Trêng THPT S¬n T©y §Ò thi thö ®¹i häc N¨m häc 2007- 2008 §Ò chÝnh thøc M«n: TiÕng Anh (§Ò thi cã 4 trang) Thêi gian : 80 phót I. Pronunciation: Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. Then mark your choice on the answer sheet. 1. 1. A. choice B. recent C. company D. conceal 2. 2. A. chocolate B. chemistry C. speech D. lunch 3. 3. A. class B. possession C. across D. lesson 4. 4. A. about B. again C. sofa D. many 5. 5. A. drive B. bike C. idea D. winning II. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. Then mark your choice on the answer sheet 6. A. alternative B. volunteer C. magazines D. engineer 7. A. singers B. weekends C. attends D. uniform 8. A. graduation B. majority C. biology D. creation 9. A. general B. similar C. appealing D. different 10. A. carelessness B. requirement C. protection D. behaves III. Each of the following sentences has four underlined words or phrases. Identify the one word of phrase (A, B, C, or D) that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Mark your choice on the answer sheet. 11. The children forgot picking(A) up the note(B) from the office and now(C) they are(D) worried. 12. Helen has(A) never met such good person(B) who(C)is ready to help (D)others. 13. If only I have done(A) the test better(B) than(C) other students did(D). 14. If you(A) want to borrow(B) my car, promise(C) to drive careful(D) 15. Rumors began(A) circulating(B) that the Prime Minister was(C) seriously illness(D). IV. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank. English has for more than a century and a half (16 )…… considered a world language. The number of people who (17) ……… it as their mother tongue has been estimated at(18)…… 300 million and 400 million. It is (19)………as an official language in countries where 1.5 billion people live. In China, the importance of learning English is (20)………that a televised teaching course drew audiences up to 100 million. But this spread of English throughout the world is relatively recent. (21) …….the late 16 th century English was spoken by just under million people. The arrival of English in North America was the (22) … step in its world- wide expansion. The US is a huge commercial market and this has tended to promote the English language in many other nations. About 80 percent of the data (23)…… on the world’s (24)………is believed to be (25)……… English and nowadays insufficient knowledge of English can be a problem in business. 16 A. to be B. been C. is D. well 17 A. get B. take C. speak D. make 18 A. from B. about C. around D. between 19 A. recognized B. realized C. figured D. received 20 A. so B. now C. such D. the fact 21 A. Of B. When C. In D. But 22 A. personal B. magnificent C. spectacular D. key 23 A. stored B. put C. remained D. controlled 24 A. computers B. computer C. computations D. computing 25 A. by B. of C. with D. in V. Vocabulary and grammar. Choose the best answer 26. Not surprisingly, I never got back the things we……….stolen A. has reported B. reported C. had reported D. reporting 27. The girl over there …………red dress who is talking to John used to go to my school. A. of B. at C. on D. in 28. Tom Cruise has appeared in many box-office……… , and it particularly good in this film. A. successes B. hits C. achievements D. completions 29. Mike is short-……….,so he has to wear glasses. A. seen B. vision C. sighted D. eyed 30. John is……… a lot of interest in buying my old car. A. showing B. making C. proving D. throwing 31. Can you think of any reason……….he might have quit school? A. when B. which C. for D. why Edittor- teacher: Cao Hong Phuong 1 32. You must be very ……… if you do so much running. A. healthful B. strain C. fit D. fitness 33. What time do you go…… duty? Can we have a drink together? A. on B. off C. out D. out of 34. Don’t worry! They will provide you with a training that equips you……. the job. A. with B. at C. for D. in 35. The cliffs are being constantly………by heavy seas. A. worn B. eroded C. eaten D. gulfed 36. It’s a public holiday tomorrow, so I ………go to work. A. don’t need to B. needn’t to C. can’t D.didn’t need to 37The White… their visas in France and were arrested. A. outlived B. outran C. outclasses D. outstayed 38. Helen owes her life……… the doctor’s prompt action. A. for B. to C. in D. with 39. The doctor’s mistakes in judgment………the death of the patient. A. resulted from B .broke off C. brought D. led to 40. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted…… a good answer. A. came up to B. came up for C. came up with D. came out off 41. The name of the book was on……of my tongue, but I just could not think of it. A .peak B. top C. point D. tip 42. ……………., I would try getting up early. A. If you need advice B. Unless I were you C. If you advice D. If I were you 43. In autumn these paths are………in fallen leaves. A. hidden B. covered C. full D. carpeted 44. Many people are interested in watching…………. A. wildlife B. wilds C. wildness D. wildly 45. The 3 children ……… after their father who is very sociable. A. take B. make C. look D. get 46. Not until everybody……… did he become calm. A. had been left B. leaves C. did leave D. had left 47. My parents keep ……… me as a child, but I am already 21. A. to treat B. being treated C. treating D. treat 48. Most famous people behave normally ……….private. A. on B. in C. with D. for 49. Suddenly the referee blew his whistle and pointed to the penalty…………. A. dot B. mark C. spot D. sign 50. What beautiful eyes…………… A. does she have B. she has C. has she D. she have VI. Reading: Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the questions. Then mark your choice on the answer sheet. If you dine out often, there are things that you can do to make the experience even better. Let the waiter know your expectations for the evening. If you want to linger your meal, or if you are in a hurry, the waiter can adjust the service to suit your needs. If you have special dietary restrictions, let the restaurant know. Most restaurants are happy to leave salt out of a dish, or steam your fish instead of frying it if you ask. If there is a problem with the service, speak to the waiter before talking to the manager; the waiter may be able to correct the problem immediately. Above all, be polite. 51. The word “linger” in line 2 is closet meaning to…………. A. spend a long time B. in a hurry C. refuse D. accept 52. What should diners do if they are in a hurry when eating out? A. Tell the waiter B. order something simple C. Eat quickly D. Pay cash 53. What can the restaurant do if customers do not use salt? A. Serve them raw vegetables B. Allow them to eat food from home C. Get food from hospital. D. Leave the salt out of the recipe 54. What should diners do if there is a problem? A. Go to another restaurant B. Talk to the manager C. Discuss with the waiter D. Stay angry all evening 55. What rule should diners always follow? A. Be funny B. Be polite C. Be punctual D. Be hungry VII. Following each sentence are four statements or sentences (A, B, C, or D). Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one in italics. Mark your choice on the answer sheet. Edittor- teacher: Cao Hong Phuong 2 56. The paper must have been written by Katie. A. Katie must write the paper. B. It was Katie who writes the paper. C. The paper must be written by Katie. D. Certainly Katie wrote the paper. 57. Unless you have tickets, you can’t come in. A. You can’t come in provided that you have tickets. B. You can come in provided that you have tickets. C. If you didn’t have tickets, you couldn’t come in. D. Unless you don’t have tickets, you can come in. 58. Even though some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival. A. No matter how many people attended the festival, some events were cancelled. B. In spite some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival. C. As some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival. D. Despite the cancellation of some events, thousands of people attended the festival. 59. There was no water left, I am afraid. A. I’m afraid we have run out of water. B. I’m afraid we are running out of water C. Water is running out of, I’m afraid. D. Only water is left, I’m afraid. 60. According to some people, the sinking of the Titanic was the captain’s fault. A. According to some people, the captain was to blame for the sinking of the Titanic. B. Some people were blamed for the sinking of the Titanic. C. The Titanic sank was due to the captain at fault. D. Some people put the blame for to the captain about the sinking of the Titanic. 61. We regret over moving into that house. A. They hoped they wouldn’t move into that house. B. They wish they had not moved into that house. C. If only they didn’t move into that house. D. They think that they should have move into that house. 62. I didn’t speak to Teri because I didn’t see her there. A. If I saw Teri, I would speak to her. B. If I had seen Teri, I would have spoken to her. C. Although I spoke to Teri, I didn’t see her. D. I saw Teri so that I could speak to her. 63. It’s terribly difficult for me to swim against the powerful current. A. . It’s terribly difficult swimming against the powerful current. B. I have difficulty swimming against the powerful current. C. The powerful current is terribly difficult to swim. D. swimming against the powerful current is difficult. 64. Scarcely had he got out of the house when it started raining. A. He got out of the house after it started raining. B. He had no sooner got out of the house when it started raining. C. He was getting out of the house when it started raining. D. It started raining right after he got out of the house. 65. ”Why didn’t you send me the brochure?” Mr. William asked the agent. A. Mr. William asked the agent why he didn’t send him the brochure B. Mr. William asked the agent to send him the brochure C. Mr. William asked the agent not to send him the brochure D. Mr. William asked the agent why he hadn’t sent him the brochure 66. It is expected that tax increases will be announced in tomorrow's budget statement. A.Tax increases are expected to be announced in tomorrow 's budget statement. B.Hope that they will announce tax increases in tomorrow's budget statement. C.It is expected that people will announce in tomorrow budget tax increases. D.In tomorrow's budget statement tax increases are expected to announce. 67. We understand that inner-city crime rates are going up in the country. A.It is understood that inner-city crime rates will be going up in the country. B.Inner-city crime rates are understood to be going up in the country. C.Inner-city crime rates are understood to be decreasing in the nation. D.Inner-city crime rates are understood to be declining in the nation. 68. They say the actor's wife has had two operations. A.it was said that the actor's wife has had two operations. B.The actor's wife is said to have two operations. C.The actor's wife was said to have two operations. Edittor- teacher: Cao Hong Phuong 3 D.the actor's wife is said to have had two operations. 69. We fear that our students are bored in that lesson. A.We are afraid of our students fear in that lesson . B.We are frightened that our students might be bored in that lesson, C.Our students are feared to be bored in that lesson. D.It is afraid that our students are bored in that lesson. 70. It is considered that he is a very strict teacher. A.He is considered to be a very strict teacher. B.People considered him to be a very strict teacher. C.He is considered be a very strict teacher. D.People consider him be a very strict teacher. 71. Police reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries. A.a man was reported to help police with their inquiries. B.A man was reported to have been helping police with their inquiries. C.It is reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries. D.It had been reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries. 72. I don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. A.I don't like discussing this matter now. B.I'm not here to discuss thie subject . C.I'd rather not discuss this subject now, D.Shall we discuss this subject tomorrow? 73. My mother is looking after my childrent while I'm away. A.My mother is taking care my childrent while I'm away. B.My mother is caring for my childrent while I'm away. C.My childrent are being taken care of by my moyher while I'm away. D.My childrent are looked after by my mother while I'm away. 74. You wil have to pay at least $65 to get the suit. A .You will find it impossible to get the suit for less than$65. B.You will find impossible to get the suit for less than $65. C.It is impossible to get the suit for under$65. D.Getting the suit is paid at least $65. 75. Could I stay with you for the summer ? A.Do you allow me to stay here in the summer ? B.Could you put me up for the summer ? C.Could you put me though for the summer ? D.Can I stay her this summer VII. Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the questions. Then mark your choice on the answer sheet. Medical research has shown that mothers are right when they tell children to eat their vegetables. Fruits and vegetables have been shown to contain beneficial compounds that may encourage the body to stay healthy. Experts think that some of these compounds may even help fight off diseases such as cancer. They recommend that people consume a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Of course, for maximum benefit this should be combined with an overall reduction of dietary fat (including meat and cheeses) and a regular program of physical activity. 76. Which food groups does the article recommend? A. meat and eggs B. fruits and vegetables C. cheese and fish D. bread and cereal 77. What else do the experts say about the compounds in these foods? A. They have vitamins B. They contain fat. C. They may fight diseases D. they have calories 78. The word “consume” in line 5 means…………… A. buy B. sell C. eat D. stand 79. How many servings of fruits and vegetables should people eat? A. Two per day B. Five per day. C. Five per week D. ten per week. 80. What else should people do to stay healthy? A. Cut down on fat. B. See the doctor C. Eat meat D. Drink water. Edittor- teacher: Cao Hong Phuong 4 . don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. A.I don't like discussing this matter now. B.I'm not here to discuss thie subject . C.I'd. Trêng THPT S¬n T©y §Ò thi thö ®¹i häc N¨m häc 2007- 2008 §Ò chÝnh thøc M«n: TiÕng Anh (§Ò thi cã 4 trang) Thêi gian : 80 phót I. Pronunciation: