2016 Nguyen Hue+Nguyen Quang Dieu+Song Lo (Co KEY)

TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN HUỆ ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 12 LẦN – NĂM 2016 MÃ ĐỀ 134 SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (64 questions x 0.125 = points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions 1: A opponent B horizon C synchronized D canoeing 2: A rhinoceros B correspondence C significant D phenomena 3: A curriculum B peninsula C professional D auditorium Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions 4: A crisis B oases C goose D horse 5: A capable B ancient C angle D danger Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 6: He suddenly saw Sue _ the room He pushed his way _ the crowd of people to get to her A across…through B over…through C across…across D over…along 7: Sportsmen their political differences on the sports field A take place B keep apart C take part D put aside 8: , they slept soundly A Hot though was the night air B Hot though the night air was C Hot although the night air was D Hot the night air as was 9: I’m _ you liked the film I thought it was rather A surprise / disappoint B surprised / disappointed C surprising / disappointed D surprised / disappointing 10: This picture book, the few pages are missing, is my favorite A for which B of which C of that D to which 11: I’ve never had the slightest disagreement _ him _ anything A with / about B with / in C on / about D on / at 12: _ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call A Because of she quarreled B Had quarreled C Because having quarreled D Having quarreled 13: Have I told you about the government is dealing? A the problem with that B the problem with which C the problem D the problem that 14: Dinosaurs _ believed _ out millions of years ago A are / to die B were / to die C are / to have died D were / to have died 15: The city _ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization A should have been B was C may have been D must have been 16: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my _ A legs B bones C skin D body 17: There’s a list of repairs as long as _ A a mile B a pole C your arm D your arms 18: _ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50 A So successful her business was B So successful was her business C Her business was successful D So was her successful business 19: _ back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive A On arriving B On arrival C When arrived D As she arrives 20: Peter: “Is it important?” Thomas: “ ” A It’s a matter of life-and-death! B No worry, that’s nothing C It’s ridiculous D Not on your life! 21: The suspect confessed _ A the police his crime B his crime C his crime the police D his crime to the police 22: his advice, I would never have got the job A Except B But for C Apart from D As for 23: More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, _ the explosion A causing B caused by C which caused by D which caused 24: He decided to buy some chocolate kept in an _ container for his father, a watch for his mother and a doll with for his little sister A tight air; proof water; white snow B air-tighted; water-proofed; snow-whited C tight aired; proof watered; white snowed D air-tight; water-proof; snow-white Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 25: Ponce de Leon searched in vain for a means of rejuvenating the aged A making young again B making merry again C making wealthy again D making weary again 26: Mr Young, general manager of the emergency response division of AMSA, said that the debris was spotted along a busy shipping route and could be containers that had fallen off cargo vessels A seen B collected C shot D analised 27: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said He is always putting his foot in his mouth A speaking indirectly B making a mistake C saying embarrassing things D doing things in the wrong order Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 28: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in A empty B remake C repeat D refill 29: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court A was paid much money B paid in full C had a bad personality D failed to pay Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 30: Having finished (A) his term paper before the (B) deadline, it was delivered (C) to the professor before (D) the class 31: Animals and man (A) use the energy finding (B) in food to operate (C) their body and (D) muscles 32: A basic (A) knowledge of social studies, such as history (B) and geography, are (C) considered a basic part of the education of every child (D) 33: She was anxious about (A) the interview because (B) she failed (C) three interviews before (D) 34: Not until much (A) later did she realize (B) that her long-known (C) partner had been lying her (D) 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 from 35 to 44 Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the earth The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America Besides the interesting fact that the dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs were found together This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely related to it as a fox would be to a dog It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago With needle-shaped noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely 35: The author states that the newly discovered dinosaur remains are evidence that it was the largest A carnivorous dinosaur B dinosaur ever C South American dinosaur D herbivorous dinosaur 36: The word Besides in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A in spite of B mostly C in addition to D although 37: The word horrifying in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A frightening B fast C large D interesting 38: The word astounding in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A pleasing B displeasing C surprising D terrifying 39: The author implies that the most interesting fact about the find is that this dinosaur _ A was found in the Andes B had a powerful jaw and sharp teeth C was larger than Tyrannosaurus Rex D lived and hunted with others 40: The passage indicates that prior to this discovery scientists believed that A there were no meat-eating dinosaurs in the Andes B meat-eating dinosaurs lived alone C Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in the Andes D meat-eating dinosaurs were small in stature 41: The word it in the second paragraph refers to _ A Relationship B dog C newly discovered meat-eater D Giganotosaurus 42: The author states that the newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur is _ A closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex B not closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex C not closely related to Giganotosaurus D closely related to the large cat family 43: The word dissect in the last sentence is closest in meaning to A dismember B chew C escape D swallow 44: The word prey in the last sentence of the passage is closest in meaning to _ A enemy B victim C dinosaurs D attacker 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 Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds - any plants that thrive where they are unwanted They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water They also harm workers who apply them In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world's weed problems Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season 45: With what topic does this passage primarily deal? A The importance of the chemical industry B The dangers of toxic chemicals C A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides D Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones 46: The word “marring” in bold is closest in meaning to A spoiling B planting C dividing D replacing 47: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to A grow along B drain C float on D obstruct 48: Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph? A weeds B nutrients C wildlife habitats D grazing area 49: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree? A It is occasionally required B It is safe but inefficient C It should be increased D It has become more dangerous recently 50: Which of the following is NOT given as an advantage of using biological agents over chemical herbicides? A They are safer for workers B They are less likely to destroy desirable plants C They are more easily available D They not have to be used as often 51: The word “innate” in bold is closest in meaning to A effective B organic C natural D active 52: According to the passage, biological agents mainly consist of A herbicides B useful plants C insects and microorganisms D weeds 53: The word „'applications” in bold could best be replaced by which of the following? A requests B special purposes C qualifications D treatments 54: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given B Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared C A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed D A recommendation is analyzed and rejected Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks One of the hottest topics on the international development agenda is how to harness the power of International Monetary Fund for the benefit of developing countries What is sometimes called “the death of distance”, brought about by the (55) , allow professional services such as (56) education and training to be provided easily and quickly to (57) _ areas Some of the gains can be seen in countries as diverse as India and Morocco, where innovations range from (58) _ government announcements to local craftsmen selling their wares to a (59) _ market But already a huge and expanding (60) _ divide is opening up between developed and developing nations The major tasks facing world leaders at present is to (61) _ everybody on the planet with clean water, basic education and the drugs needed to fight preventable diseases Installing a (62) _ in every classroom and liking us to (63) _ must be a lesser (64) _, for the time being at least 55: A telephone B computer C internet D modern 56: 57: 58: 59: 60: 61: 62: 63: 64: A software A secluded A recorded A shrinking A economical A give A mobile phone A the real world A priority B equipment B far B online B technical B electrical B administer B plug B outer space B importance C stationary C remote C broadcast C village C physical C donate C modem C virtual reality C criteria D hardware D uninhabited D programmed D global D digital D supply D video D cyberspace D advantage 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 The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog It looks as if _ People say he won a lot of money on the lottery He “I won’t answer any questions,” said the arrested man The arrested man Even though some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival Despite _ Your silly questions distracted me You drove II In a composition of about 200 words, write about the harmful as well as the beneficial effects of advertising Write your composition on your answer sheet C D 17 C 25 A 33 C 41 D 49 A 57 C B 10 B 18 B 26 A 34 D 42 B 50 C 58 B D 11 A 19 A 27 C 35 A 43 A 51 C 59 D B 12 D 20 A 28 A 36 C 44 B 52 C 60 D C 13 B 21 B 29 B 37 A 45 D 53 D 61 D A 14 C 22 B 30 C 38 C 46 A 54 A 62 C D 15 D 23 B 31 B 39 D 47 D 55 C 63 D B 16 B 24 D 32 C 40 B 48 A 56 A 64 A 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 The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog  It looks as if the milkman were running away from your fierce dog People say he won a lot of money on the lottery  He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery “I won’t answer any questions,” said the arrested man  The arrested man refused to answer any questions Even though some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival  Despite the cancellation of some events, thousands of people attended the festival Your silly questions distracted me  You drove me to distraction with your silly questions TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN QUANG DIÊU ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 12 LẦN – NĂM 2016 SECTION A (8 points) 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 Learning means acquiring knowledge or developing the ability to perform new behaviors It is common to think of learning as something that takes place in school, but much of human learning occurs outside the classroom, and people continue to learn throughout their lives Even before they enter school, young children learn to walk, to talk, and to use their hands to manipulate toys, food, and other objects They use all of their senses to learn about the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells in their environments They learn how to interact with their parents, siblings, friends, and other people important to their world When they enter school, children learn basic academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics They also continue to learn a great deal outside the classroom They learn which behaviors are likely to be rewarded and which are likely to be punished They learn social skills for interacting with other children After they finish school, people must learn to adapt to the many major changes that affect their lives, such as getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job Because learning continues throughout our lives and affects almost everything we do, the study of learning is important in many different fields Teachers need to understand the best ways to educate children Psychologists, social workers, criminologists, and other human-service workers need to understand how certain experiences change people’s behaviors Employers, politicians, and advertisers make use of the principles of learning to influence the behavior of workers, voters, and consumers Learning is closely related to memory, which is the storage of information in the brain Psychologists who study memory are interested in how the brain stores knowledge, where this storage takes place, and how the brain later retrieves knowledge when we need it In contrast, psychologists who study learning are more interested in behavior and how behavior changes as a result of a person’s experiences There are many forms of learning, ranging from simple to complex Simple forms of learning involve a single stimulus A stimulus is anything perceptible to the senses, such as a sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste In form of learning known as classical conditioning, people learn to associate two stimuli that occur in sequence, such as lightning followed by thunder In operant conditioning, people learn by forming an association between a behavior and its consequences (reward or punishment) People and animals can also learn by observation - that is, by watching others perform behaviors More complex forms of learning include learning languages, concepts, and motor skills 1: According to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of? A Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom B Knowledge acquisition and ability development C Acquisition of academic knowledge D Acquisition of social and behavioural skills 2: According to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom? A literacy and calculation B life skills C interpersonal communication D right from wrong 3: Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in paragraph as examples of _ A the changes to which people have to orient themselves B the areas of learning which affect people’s lives C the situations in which people cannot teach themselves D the ways people’s lives are influenced by education 4: Which of the following can be inferred about the learning process from the passage? A It becomes less challenging and complicated when people grow older B It takes place more frequently in real life than in academic institutions C It is more interesting and effective in school than that in life D It plays a crucial part in improving the learner’ s motivation in school 5: According to the passage, the study of learning is important in many fields due to _ A the great influence of the on-going learning process B the need for certain experiences in various areas C the influence of various behaviours in the learning process D the exploration of the best teaching methods 6: It can be inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians concern themselves with the study of learning because they need to _ A change the behaviours of the objects of their interest towards learning B make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning C thoroughly understand the behaviours of the objects of their interest After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (19) _ she began teaching mathematics She soon became famous (20) _ her knowledge of new ideas We have no copies of her book, (21) _ we know that she wrote several important mathematical works Hypatia was also interested in technology and (22) _ several scientific tools to help with her work At the (23) _, many rulers were afraid of science, and (24) _ connected with it was in danger One day in March 415, Hypatia (25) _ attacked in the street and killed 16: A a B the C one D an 17: A could B put C made D said 18: A teachers B classes C opportunities D customs 19: A where B there C how D which 20: A for B in C by D from 21: A or B as C because D but 22: A did B learnt C experimented D invented 23: A time B day C period D year 24: A something B anyone C nobody D all 25: A had B has C was D is 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 26: A challenge B chemical C achieve D approach 27: A effective B habit C climate D dolphin Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 28: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water A connived B survived C revived D surprised 29: Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other A attraction B moved C interest D enthusiasm 30: I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded Last week, I locked myself of out my house twice A often forgetting things B being considerate of things C forgetful of one’s past D remembering to right things Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 31: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A happiness B pain and sorrow C worry and sadness D loss 32: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t allow you to withdraw your money A genuine B different C fake D similar 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 33: A surrounding B sensitive C assurance D solution 34: A occupation B investigate C miraculous D convenient 35: A curriculum B currency C compulsory D commitment 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 In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture is worth a thousand words.” 36: Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons? A Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness B Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness C Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism D Originality, freshness, and astonishment 37: Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of A amusing people all the time B educating ordinary people C spreading Western ideas D political propaganda in wartime 38: The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from their A purposes B values C nationalities D styles 39: The pronoun “this” in paragraph mostly refers to A a propaganda campaign B a funny element C a piece of art D an educational purpose 40: The passage is intended to present A a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over B an opinion about how cartoons entertain people C an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons D a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons 41: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People C Cartoons as a Way of Educating People D Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons 42: In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at A spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world B bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world C illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings D disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world 43: The word “imbalance” in paragraph refers to A the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons B the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East C the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture D the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons 44: Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons? A The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over B The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China C The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers D Jokes and other kinds of humour in political and social matters 45: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A Language barriers restricted cartoons B Cartoons will replace other forms of writing C Western cartoons always have a serious purpose D Cartoons can serve various purposes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 46: The more effect you put in this project, _ A the results are more and more satisfying B the more satisfaction the results are C the more satisfying the results are D the more satisfied are you 47: My father sometimes _ the washing up after dinner A takes B does C washes D makes 48: You have to take the full course of your antibiotics even if you feel better, _ your illness will simply return A whereas B such as C so that D otherwise 49: I’d like to _ this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it A convert B exchange C replace D interchange 50: We bought some _ A German lovely old glasses B old lovely German glasses C German old lovely glasses D lovely old German glasses 51: The shop assistant is ready to _ me a helping hand She is very nice A take B lend C offer D get 52: Young people have become increasingly committed _ social activities A of B in C to D at 53: Never before _ in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences A the leaders of these two countries have met B have the leaders of these two countries meet C met the leaders of these two countries D have the leaders of these two countries met 54: Global warming will result _ crop failures and famines A for B of C in D with 55: As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to _ the time you’ve lost A make up to B up for C up to D make up for 56: For the first time in 70 years, aspirin's potential beyond reducing pain, fever and inflammation A researchers begin understanding B researchers began understand C researchers’ understanding of D researchers began to understand 57: Cindy wanted to drive her best friend to have dinner at an Italian restaurant but her car couldn't start Therefore, she had to borrow one from Nancy Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Cindy: “Would you mind lending me your car?” - Nancy: “ _.” A Yes Here it is B Yes, let's C No, not at all D Great 58: He _ to the doctor after the accident, but he went on playing instead A didn’t have to go B couldn’t go C should have gone D must have gone 59: The information in this article is _ inaccurate A historic B historical C history D historically 60: Inexperienced _, she can know the way of operating that system A even though she is B as she might C she may be though D as she may be 61: Marie Curie, _, was awarded a Nobel Prize for her work A the scientist discovered radium B whose scientific discovery of radium C was the scientist who discovered radium D the scientist who discovered radium 62: Martin Luther King Jr, after his father's assassination, _ the mission of his father to fight for the rights of blacks in America and achieved some notable success in the 1970s A continuing B and continues C continue D continued 63: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?” – Sarah: “ _.” A It’s kind of you to invite B You are very welcome C That’s a great idea D That’s acceptable 64: _ electric eels send a series of blips of electricity into the water around them and they can detect the pattern of electricity of the water changes A Every B Of each C All D All of SECTION B (2 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 65: Mr Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest in any computer companies If Mr Smith -66: The tea was too hot for Peter to drink The tea was so 67: I last had my hair cut when I left her I haven’t -68: “I’m sorry, I didn’t call you this morning,” Tom said to Mary Tom apologised 69: Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong No sooner -II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about women’s roles in modern society Write your paragraph on your answer sheet The following prompts might be helpful to you - Housewives - Breadwinners - Leaders B D 17 C 25 C 33 B 41 D 49 B 57 C A 10 C 18 C 26 B 34 A 42 A 50 D 58 C A 11 A 19 A 27 C 35 B 43 B 51 B 59 D B 12 C 20 A 28 B 36 C 44 C 52 C 60 D A 13 B 21 D 29 A 37 B 45 D 53 D 61 D C 14 D 22 D 30 A 38 A 46 C 54 C 62 D A 15 D 23 A 31 A 39 B 47 B 55 D 63 C A 16 B 24 B 32 B 40 D 48 D 56 D 64 C WRITING (2points) 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) 65: Mr Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest in any computer companies  If Mr Smith had known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have invested into some computer companies 66: The tea was too hot for Peter to drink  The tea was so hot that Peter couldn’t drink it 67: I last had my hair cut when I left her  I haven’t had my hair cut since I left her 68: “I’m sorry, I didn’t call you this morning,” Tom said to Mary  Tom apologised for not calling/having called Mary that morning 69: Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong  No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong TRƯỜNG THPT SÔNG LÔ ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 12 LẦN – NĂM 2016 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 earned B looked C moved D preferred 2: A fame B baby C many D plane 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions 3: A document B comedian C perspective D location 4: A separately B solicitor C spacious D sequence 5: A different B difficult C corporate D engineer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 6: We found the exam extremely easy We so hard A needn't study B needn't be studying C needn't have studied D needn't have been studied 7: My parents always let me what I think I should." A doing B did C to D 8: It gets _ when the winter is coming A cold and cold B the coldest and coldest C more and more cold D colder and colder 9: _saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen A That the woman was B The woman was C What the woman was D What was the woman 10: A problem, feeling, or belief is difficult to change because its causes have been there for a long time A deep-seated B significant C dependent D intellectual 11: Let's go to see that famous film, we? A don't B shall C won't D will 12: No sooner than Mary came over A has John gone out B John has gone out C had John gone out D have John gone out 13: I was surprised at yesterday A how cold it was B how was it cold C how cold was it D how it was cold 14: He would still be alive today if he _ that drug when he was in Spain A weren't taking B hadn't taken C wouldn't take D didn't take 15: Yuri Gagarin was the first person into space A travelling B has travelled C to travel D travelled 16: To preserve that , it was necessary to preserve the people that had created it A civilize B civilization C civility D civil 17: _ is a situation in which large numbers of people have little or no food, and many of them die A Disaster B Famine C Poverty D Flood 18: In _ 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam won 158 _ gold medals A Ø / the B the / Ø C a / the D the / the 19: The woman _ when the police told her that her son had died A broke in B broke into C broke down D broke away 20: When morning came, the scene of where the bomb had fallen was one of utter _ A damage B disruption C devastation D disturbance 21: Nuance: “Is there anything I can for you, sir?” - Rue: “ _.” A Ok, your time B Sure, go ahead, please C Yes, you’re welcome D Not now Thanks anyway 22: Nam: “Hello, I’d like to book a room for the nights of the 18th and 19th.” Milan: “ _” A At your service B What can I for you? C What’s the matter? D Just a minute, please 23: This book is not really It is a waste of money buying it A inform B information C informative D informatively 24: I first met her two years ago when we at Oxford University A had been studying B were studying C have been studying D are studying 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 25: An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies in 1991 A treated B dedicated C helped D started 26: We’ll have to use the restrooms on the next floor because the ones on this floor are not in working condition A out of order B out of work C run out of D torn down 27: The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high A contagious B powerful C abundant D impure 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 28: Much children like to get their faces painted with bright colors at community fairs A like to B Much C painted with D their 29: Between all the photographs she showed me, there was only one of her husband A between B the C me D one 30: The letters written by the man was translating into Vietnamese by my sister A into B written C by my sister D was translating 31: Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but others are regular used in producing foods A extremely harmful B producing foods C Some bacteria D regular used 32: There are many ways to this exercise but mine is the best good one A ways B are C mine D best good 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 33: "Don't be such a pessimist I'm sure you'll soon get over it Cheer up!" A optimist B feminist C hobbyist D activist 34: "Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight " A put forward B look up C slow down D turn down Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44 In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two families, rather (35) _ the joining of two individuals The event (36) _ Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over the village or neighborhood participated The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and (37) _ Professional matchmakers paired up likely candidates for marriage, with the new couple often meeting for the first time at their wedding The families considered many factors in the decision, consulting with fortune tellers for (38) _ about the couple's future life together During the Chosun period, people married (39) _ their early teens, with the girl often being several years older than the boy The groom usually traveled to the house of the bride for the ceremony, then stayed there for three days (40) _ taking his new bride to his family's home The actual ceremony involved many small rituals, with many bows and symbolic gestures The (41) _ were expected to control their emotions and remain somber (42) _ Koreans have kept several aspects of the traditional ceremony, most modern ceremonies resemble Western marriage ceremonies more than (43) _ Korean ones However, many folk villages and museums across the country regularly perform ceremonies to (44) _ the traditions alive 35: A more B as C than D more than 36: A often called B was often called C is often called D has often called 37: A elaborate B elaboration C elaborately D elaborateness 38: A predictions B situations C evaluations D attentions 39: A in B for C on D from 40: A ago B before C then D soon 41: A participants B contests C examiners D competitors 42: A If only B As though C As D Although 43: A ancient B old C traditional D antique 44: A grip B catch C hold D keep 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 from 45 to 54 Many ants forage across the countryside in large numbers and undertake mass migrations; these activities proceed because one ant lays a trail on the ground for the others to follow As a worker ant returns home after finding a source of food, it marks the route by intermittently touching its stinger on the ground and depositing a tiny amount of trail pheromone - a mixture of chemicals that delivers diverse messages as the context changes These trails incorporate no directional information and may be followed by other ants in either direction Unlike some other messages, such as the one arising from a dead ant, a food trail has to be kept secret from members of other species It is not surprising then that ant species use a wide variety of compounds as trail pheromones Ants can be extremely sensitive to these signals Investigators working with the trail pheromone of the leafcutter ant Attatexana calculated that one milligram of this substance would suffice to lead a column of ants three times around Earth The vapor of the evaporating pheromone over the trail guides an ant along the way, and the ant detects this signal with receptors in its antennae A trail pheromone will evaporate to furnish the highest concentration of vapor right over the trail, in what is called a vapor space In following the trail, the ant moves to the right and left, oscillating from side to side across the line of the trail itself, bringing first one and then the other antenna into the vapor space As the ant moves to the right, its left antenna arrives in the vapor space The signal it receives causes it to swing to the left, and the ant then pursues this new course until its right antenna reaches the vapor space It then swings back to the right, and so weaves back and forth down the trail 45: What is possibly the main topic of the passage? A The information contained in pheromones B The mass migration of ants C How ants mark and follow a chemical trail D Different species of ants around the world 46: The word "forage" in line is closest in meaning to A look up B search for food C walk toward D revolve around 47: The word "intermittently" is closest in meaning to A incorrectly B rapidly C periodically D roughly 48: The phrase "the one" refers to a single A dead ant B message C species D food trail 49: According to the passage, why ants use different compounds as trail pheromones? A To protect their trail from other species B To reduce their sensitivity to some chemicals C To attract different types of ants D To indicate how far away the food is 50: The author mentions the trail pheromone of the leafcutter ant in the second paragraph to point out A how little pheromone is needed to mark a trail B the different types of pheromones ants can produce C that certain ants can produce up to one milligram of pheromone D a type of ant that is common in many parts of the world 51: According to the passage, how are ants guided by trail pheromones? A They sense the vapor through their antennae B They avoid the vapor spaces by moving in a straight line C They follow an ant who is familiar with the trail D They concentrate on the smell of food 52: The word "furnish" is closest in meaning to A include B cover C select D provide 53: The word "oscillating" is closest in meaning to A falling B starting C swinging D depositing 54: According to the passage, the highest amount of pheromone vapor is found A in the receptors of the ants B under the soil along the trail Questions C in the source of food D just above the trail 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 from 55 to 64 After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools in the United States have started to face harder times Only Harvard’s MBA School has shown a substantial increase in enrollments in recent years Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degrees, has dropped about percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree The first one is that many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on Wall Street or in other financial districts of major American cities Many of the entry-level management jobs are for students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees Students have asked the question, “Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?” The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands 55: What is the main focus of this passage? A How schools are changing to reflect the economy B Types of graduate degrees C Jobs on Wall Street D Changes in enrollment for MBA schools 56: The phrase “two decades” in the first paragraph refers to a period of _ A 20 years B 100 years C 10 years D 50 years 57: The word “prosperity” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by _ A Nurturing B success C Education D surplus 58: Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment? A Princeton B Stanford and Princeton C Stanford D Harvard 59: The phrase “trend of ” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A reluctance of B movement toward C extraction from D drawback to 60: As used in the second paragraph, the word “seeking” could best be replaced by which of the following? A pursuing B seizing C avoiding D examining 61: Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street? A A shopping district B A major financial centre C A neighborhood in New York D A centre for international affairs 62: According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment? A Low salary and foreign competition B Declining population and economic prosperity C Fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs D Lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession 63: The first paragraph is mainly concerned with which of the following? A A current trend affecting the nation’s business schools B Two decades of hard times for business schools C factors contributing to the decline in MBA students D The difference between Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford 64: As used in the second paragraph, the word “struggling” is closest in meaning to A plunging B starting C striving D evolving WRITING Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 65: “Don’t stay at the hotel near the airport”, I said to Ann  I warned …………against………………………………………………………………… 66: George does not smoke and he does not drink  George neither ……………………………………………………………………………… 67: It is said that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built over a 20- year period  The Great Pyramid of Giza ………………………………………………………………… 68: The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers  The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold………………………………………….…… 69: I met Jane’s father He works at university  I met Jane’s father ……………………………………………………………………… 1B 9C 17 B 25 D 33 A 41 A 49 A 57 B 2C 10 A 18 B 26 A 34 C 42 D 50 A 58 D 3A 11 B 19 C 27 B 35 C 43 C 51 A 59 B 4B 12 C 20 C 28 B 36 B 44 D 52 D 60 A 5D 13 A 21 D 29 A 37 A 45 C 53 C 61 B 6C 14 B 22 D 30 D 38 A 46 B 54 D 62 D 7D 15 C 23 C 31 D 39 A 47 C 55 D 63 A 8D 16 B 24 B 32 D 40 B 48 B 56 A 64 C WRITING (2points) I (0,5 points) 65 I warned Ann against staying at the hotel near the airport 66 George neither smokes nor drinks 67 The Great Pyramid of Giza is said to have been built over a 20- year period 68 The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold much hope for the missing climbers 69 I met Jane’s father, who works at university