THI THU HSG 2016 SO 1 I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D. 1. Preparing for a job interview can be _____, particularly when you are called for the first interview. A. stressful B. tired C. convenient D. suitable 2. The Red List a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species has been introduced to _____ people‘s awareness of conservation needs. A. rise B. raise C. draw D. arise 3. As the human population grew and weapons became more advanced, elephants were _____ greater threat. A. in B. of C. beyond D. under 4. In the future, office will go _____ with the result that paper will almost completely disappear. A. electric B. electricity C. electronic D. electrify 5. Let‘s _____ the place; it looks so gloomy and unpleasant. A. miss B. abandon C. depart D. disappear 6. Marys mother _____ her against taking too much luggage on her trip. A. warned B. recommended C. encouraged D. reprimanded 7. The context _____ you learn something can affect how well you remember it. A. which B. in which C. on which D. that 8. The Chinese widen their eyes to politely express anger, _____ the Europeans regard this expression as a sign of astonishment. A. though B. however C. where D. whereas 9. The curriculum at the public school is as good ______ of any private school. A. or better than B. as or better than that C. as or better that D. as or better than those 10. Some people don‘t agree with _____ very young and pretty criminals. A. committing B. enforcing C. imprisoning D. offending II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (5 pts) a. I‘m sorry I (1. not be) ___________ in when you came round. I would like (2. see) _____ you . b. It was our fault to keep Jane (3. wait) _______________ so long. We (4. inform) _______________ her in advance. c. The number of students (5. attend) ________________ English courses (6. probably reduce) _____________ next year. d. Im sorry; we seem (7. run) _____________ out of coffee. We (8. have) _____________ some tea instead? e. Just relax, Anthony. As soon as your sprained ankle (9. heal) _______________, you can play soccer again. At this time next week, you (10. play) _________________ soc
THI THU HSG 2016 SO I Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D Preparing for a job interview can be _, particularly when you are called for the first interview A stressful B tired C convenient D suitable The Red List - a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species - has been introduced to _ people‘s awareness of conservation needs A rise B raise C draw D arise As the human population grew and weapons became more advanced, elephants were _ greater threat A in B of C beyond D under In the future, office will go _ with the result that paper will almost completely disappear A electric B electricity C electronic D electrify Let‘s _ the place; it looks so gloomy and unpleasant A miss B abandon C depart D disappear Mary's mother _ her against taking too much luggage on her trip A warned B recommended C encouraged D reprimanded The context _ you learn something can affect how well you remember it A which B in which C on which D that The Chinese widen their eyes to politely express anger, _ the Europeans regard this expression as a sign of astonishment A though B however C where D whereas The curriculum at the public school is as good of any private school A or better than B as or better than that C as or better that D as or better than those 10 Some people don‘t agree with _ very young and pretty criminals A committing B enforcing C imprisoning D offending II Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (5 pts) a I‘m sorry I (1 not be) _ in when you came round I would like (2 see) _ you b It was our fault to keep Jane (3 wait) _ so long We (4 inform) _ her in advance c The number of students (5 attend) _- _ English courses (6 probably reduce) _ next year d I'm sorry; we seem (7 run) _ out of coffee We (8 have) _ some tea instead? e Just relax, Anthony As soon as your sprained ankle (9 heal) _, you can play soccer again At this time next week, you (10 play) _ soccer again III Supply the correct form of the words in brackets (10pts) Most of us want to be healthy all our lives Doctors say that to achieve this, (1 prevent) _ is better than cure, so they advise us to avoid certain (2 active) _ like smoking, (3 excess) _ drinking or taking certain substances such as drugs, to eat (4 sense) _, to take plenty of regular and demanding exercise, and, of course, to live in clean, hygienic conditions (5 Fortunate) _, many of us have difficulty following this very good advice Exercise, for example, can be boring, time-consuming and (6 convenience) _ Even worse, some of our favorite foods like beef - burgers, (7 can) _ drinks, ice-creams and crisps are the (8 health) _ ones, and some things that young people often really enjoy, like bungee jumping, car racing and (9 parachute) _ are among the most (10 excite) _ things we can do, though, of course, they can be dangerous What's better, live now and pay later or play it safe? IV Each of the sentences below contains ONE mistake Underline the mistakes and correct them (5 pts) The rhinoceros is known for its distinctively horns, which continue to grow throughout the animal‘s lifetime Thanks to timely actions, some elephant populations, especially that in southern Africa, have recovered over the last decade I have bought a present for my mother, and now I need some wrapped paper Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances If you choose to work in Nepal, you will find a well - establishing programme, especially in the capital Kathmandu Your answers: _ _ _ _ _ SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS) I Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word (10 pts) Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez died from respiratory problems, (1) 58 He had been seriously ill with cancer for over a year (2) had been much speculation over whether or not he would regain his health to resume his presidential duties Venezuelan vice-president Nicolas Maduro informed the nation on Tuesday evening, (3) Venezuelans that Mr Chavez had died, "after battling a tough (4) for nearly two years." Maduro speculated that Chavez's cancer was started by foul play He said: "We have (5) doubt that Commandant Chavez was attacked with this illness We don't have a single doubt The established enemies of our land specifically tried to (6) the health of our leader." Hugo Chavez was a highly popular leader in his country (7) continually championed the causes and rights of the poor He redirected significant sums from the country's considerable oil revenues into social welfare programmes He became famous for his fiery speeches, (8) those attacking the USA He (9) several controversial attacks on the president George W Bush, whom he labeled a devil Mr Maduro led a call for Venezuelans to celebrate Chavez, saying: "We're going to grow, we're going to get past this Have a lot of courage Stay strong, be strong Let his name rise up Let's praise Hugo Chavez." He added: "Those who die (10) life can't be called dead." II Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D (10 pts) BOOKS FROM PLANTS It is easy in these days for a boy or a girl to have a book to enjoy Today books are light and (1) _ Try to imagine a time when there were no books There was (2) _ a time When man first began to draw, he used the walls of his caves; later he made marks on (3) _ other objects such as large pieces of stone and bricks of clay (4) _ time, man thought of using the smooth sides of animal hides to write on You see, paper did not yet exist Without paper, books (5) _ we know them could not be made Paper was first produced by the Egyptian many hundreds of years ago At that time there grew in the valley of the Nile River in Egypt a reedy plant (6) _ the papyrus In endeavoring to find material suitable (7) _ writing, the Egyptian found a (8) _ to use this plant The stem of the plant, especially its center or pith, was cut up and laid out in layers which were processed by soaking, pounding, and drying into thin, flexible, writing (9) _ A wonderful development of great importance to mankind had been (10) _ A portable A in fact A endless A Without A as A called A with A method A plates 10 A made B transferable B really B variety B With B like B calling B for B way B sheets B reached C moveable C such C numerate C In C which C known C of C technique C blocks C done D transportable D indeed D numerous D On D that D addressed D in D manner D patches D realized III Read the passage below and choose the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D (5 pts) Children across the street were celebrating the fall of the first snowflake This was what Nadia longed for but she was not like them She was not allowed to play in the snow Nadia‘s parents were slaves They worked for Mr and Mrs Flinch who had made it clear that Nadia must not be near their children She longed to learn to read and write Every morning, she would hear the children talking excitedly about school They dressed well unlike Nadia She had scruffy clothes and unkempt hair Whenever she tried to neaten herself, her parents would quickly stop her and admonish her She did not belong to the upper classes Nadia heard the key turning in the lock She jumped up in anticipation of what her parents would have Their employers were kinder during winter and Nadia would sometimes be lavished with the children‘s old clothes and food Nadia saw her parents‘ faces as they entered They were beaming with delight Almost falling out of their hands was a whole turkey! Nadia could not believe her eyes The turkey would last for days She would not have to scrimp on the leftovers that she usually had The snow couldn‘t wait All she wanted to was taste the succulent turkey Nadia wished that she could _ A look at snow B talk to the children C touch the snow D play with the children It was easy to tell that Nadia was not in the upper class because A she had long hair B she did not know where the school was C her clothes were dirty D her parents were afraid of Mr and Mrs Flinch Nadia wanted to go to school so as to _ A talk to the children B meet the teachers C be able to get out of the house D be literate Nadia ―jumped up‖ as she _ A was very hungry B knew that her parents would have something for her C needed new clothes for winter D wanted to ask her parents if she could go to school The first thing that Nadia thought of when she saw what her parents had brought home was _ A how long the turkey would last B how kind Mr and Mrs Flinch were C the type of leftovers she had been eating D her parents had not let her down SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS) I Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one (10 pts) The alarm went off just as they came out of the building Scarcely The only way you can become a good football player is by training hard every day Only by _ I'd prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me I'd rather he I shall never lend Robert any money, no matter what happens Under no It seems that no one predicted the correct result No one Mr Wilson says he's sorry he didn't attend the meeting yesterday morning Mr Wilson sends Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey The heavy rain The lesson was so boring that she fell asleep It Paul smashed a window and damaged the television too Not only 10 Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiner will accept your answer So long as the examiner can _ II Use the word given to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do not change the form of the word given (5pts) Teams of experts are examining the damage to the building (examined) _ I used my calculator; otherwise, it would have taken longer (If) _ You didn‘t think carefully enough before you decided (ought) _ My advice to you is to change the car immediately (were) _ ―Please don‘t take my money, it‘s all I have.‖ said the old woman to the intruder (pleaded) _ III Complete the following sentences, using the words given (5 pts) That/ English/ have/most speakers/ world/ wrong _ Looking / after / children / call / great / patience / love / them _ Only amateur athletes/ allow/ participate/ Olympic Games _ There/ be/ gradual/ decrease/ number/ people/ out of work/ so far _ By/ time/ they/ arrive/ stadium/ all the tickets/ match/ already/ sell out _ THI THU HSG 2016 SO PART I: PHONETICS (1 point) I: Find a word in each line whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three by circling A, B, C or D (0.5 p) A allegedly B confusedly C supposedly D wickedly A youths B maps C cigarettes D months A equation B television C mention D decision A rise B rinse C browse D Bruise A substitute B muddled C shutter D substantial II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question by circling A, B, C or D (0.5 p) A academic B amphibian C apartheid D aquarium A tuberculosis B mathematician C inheritance D communication A casualty B habitual C characterize D ignorance A magnificent B memorial C tobacconist D humanism A trigonometry B explanatory C immediately D democracy PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7 points) I: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct word or phrase (2 p) …… every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers A Wholly B Hardly C Most D Virtually Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked …… and now it's fine A over B it over C over it D over and over When the electricity failed, he …… a match to find the candles A rubbed B scratched C struck D started I usually buy my clothes …… It‘s cheaper than going to the dressmaker A on the house B off the peg C in public D on the shelf My father …… when he found out that I had damaged his car A hit the roof B saw pink elephants C made my blood boil D brought the house down According to the captain, his special units can take an immediate action against terrorists should such a need A arise B originate C evoke D experience We were by the officers' decision to divert the whole traffic from the main route A rambled B baffled C stumbled D shuffled The book says that the revolution was off by the assassination of the state governor A launched B cropped C triggered D prompted The hijackers have demanded a to be paid for releasing the civilian hostages from the plane A currency B revenue C deposit D ransom 10 He‘s work and cannot possibly see you now A up to his ears in B very interested in C not involved with D concerned with 11 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 over/along D across/across 12 She tried to A talk out of me the plan B talk me the plan out of C talk me out of the plan D talk out me of the plan 13 My cousin obviously didn‘t ………… much of an impression on you if you can‘t remember meeting her A create B C make D build 14 She was kept awake for most of the night by the………… of a mosquito in her car A whine B moan C groan D screech 15 Her business must be going rather well, ……….by the car she drives A deducing B deciding C inferring D judging 16 He looks very aggressive and threatening, and so his soft, gentle voice is rather………… A disembodied B disconcerting C dismissive D discordant 17 If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable…………., because it seems too good to be true A suspicion B doubt C reservation D disbelief 18 My sister‘s confidence in her ability to play the piano was badly……… by her last music teacher A subsided B weakened C undermined D loosened 19 Your grandfather is rather tired so not………….your visit Let him have a rest A prolong B lengthen C delay D shorten 20 Their eventual choice of the house was……….by the time Peter would take to get to the office A related B consequent C determined D dependent II Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (1p) In 1764 Dr Johnson accepted the contract (1 produce) a dictionary (2 rent) a garret, he took on a number of copying clerks, who (3 stand) at a long central desk Johnson (4 not have) a library available to him, but eventually produced definitions of 40,000 words ( write) down in 80 large notebooks On publication, the Dictionary immediately (6 hail) in many European countries as a landmark According to his biographer, James Boswell, Johnson‘s principal achievement was (7 bring) stability to the English language: ―It (8 be) the cornerstone of Standard English, an achievement which (9 confer) stability on the language of his country‖ As a reward for his hard work, he (10 grant) a pension by the king Your answers: ……… ……… 2………… ……… 3………… ……… ……… ………… 5……… …………… 6.…… …………… ……… ……… ……… …………… ……… ………… 10 III Give the correct form of the words in brackets (1 p) Please (know) our letter of the 25th We have not had a reply Eating fish and lots of vegetables greatly increases your life (expect) It is very rude to interrupt someone in …………………… (sentence) Wow, I'm afraid I am not very (photo) The (forest) has caused many so-called man-made disasters All the from the last lecture were not allowed to attend the interview for the coming project (absence) The road was (pass) because of the snow She spent hours getting the house (spot) clean Paul is a good employee, and is very ………… (conscience) 10 …………………… children will not be allowed to cross busy roads (accompany) Your answers: ……… ……… 2………… ……… 3………… ……… ……… ………… 5……… …………… 6.…… …………… ……… ……… ……… …………… ……… ………… 10 IV The passage below contains 11 mistakes (0) has been done for you as an example IDENTIFY and CORRECT the other ten (1 p) all complete > completely Things started to go wrong as soon as we got to the hotel We were all complete exhausted after our long journey and looking forward to shower and a rest However, we found that our room has not ready, which was very annoy, although the manager was extremely apologetic While we were waiting, we asked about the excursions to places of an interest which we had read about in brochure Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all cancelled! Apparently, the person responsible for organise them had left suddenly and had not been replaced Then Sally saw a notice pinning to the door of the restaurant, saying it has closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that the swimming pool was empty When we eventually got to our room we were horrified find that it was at the back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, which seemed to be used as a rubbish dump We seriously began to wonder whether or not to stay Your answers: 1………… ……… > ……………… ………………… > …… …………… …… ………… > ………….… ……………… > …………… … …………… … > ………….… 6.……… ……… > ……………… …………… ….… > …… …………… …… ………… > ……….….… …………… … > …………… … 10 …………… … > ………….… V Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle (1 p) Dishonesty is foreign …………… his nature 2.Yuri Gagarin lifted …………… into space aboard the Vostok at 9.07 a.m Moscow time …………… 12th April, 1961 She was free to indulge …………… leisure activity like reading Is it OK if I write …………… pencil? If we leave ………… the station ……… once, we arrive ………… ten minutes ………… hand Her bright red hair made her stand … ……from the others Your answers: ……… …… 2………… … - ………… … ……… …… 4.……… …… 5………….… -………… … - ……… …… -……… …… VI Insert the, a(n) or X (no article) where necessary (1 p) I had long since prepared my mixture; I purchased at once, from (1)………… firm of wholesale chemists, (2)……… large quantity of (3)……… particular salt, which I knew, from my experiments, to be (4) ……… last ingredients required, and late one night, I mixed (5)………… elements, watched them boil and smoke together in (6)………… glass, and when (7)………… liquid had cooled, with (8)………… strong glow of (9)……… courage, drank off (10)………… potion Your answers: ……… …… 2………… … 3………… … ……… …… 5……… …… 6………….… 7………… … ……… …… 9……… …… 10 PART III: READING (6 points) I: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (2 p) In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting for news Two of fishing-boats had been caught in the storm which had blown up during the night In the cottages round the harbor people stood by their doors (1) worried to talk The rest of the fishing fleet had (2) the harbor before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched with the wives and families of the missing men Some had (3) thick blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men (4) be cold and tired When dawn began to break over in the east, a small point of light was (5) in the darkness of the water and a few minutes later, (6) was a shout (7) long, the two boats were turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbor The men (8) helped out of their boats, and (9) _ they were stiff (10) cold and tiredness, they were all safe Your answers: 1……… 2………… 3………… 4………… 5…………… 6……… 7………… 8………… 9………… 10………… II: Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each sentence by circling A, B, C or D (1.5p) While many nineteenth–century reformers hoped to bring about reform through education or by eliminating specific social evils, some thinkers wanted to start over and remark society by founding ideal, cooperative communities The United States seemed to them a spacious and unencumbered country where models of a perfect society could succeed These communitarian thinkers hoped their success would lead to imitation, until communities free of crime, poverty, and other social ills would cover the land A number of religious groups, notably the Shakers, practiced communal living, but the main impetus to found model communities came from nonreligious, rationalistic thinkers Among the communitarian philosophers, three of the most influential were Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and John Humphrey Noyes Owen, famous for his humanitarian policies as owner of several thriving textile mills in Scotland, believed that faulty environment was to blame for human problems and that these problems could be eliminated in a rationally planned society In 1825, he put his principles into practice at New Harmony, Indiana The community failed economically after a few years but not before achieving a number of social successes Fourier, a commercial employee in France, never visited the United States However, his theories of cooperative living influenced many American through the writings of Albert Brisbane, whose Social Destiny of Man explained Fourierism and its self-sufficient associations or “phalanxes‖ One or more of these phalanxes was organized in very Northern state The most famous were Red Bank, New Jersey, and Brook Farm, Massachusetts An early member of the latter was the author Nathaniel Hawthorne Noyes founded the most enduring and probably the oddest of the utopian communities, the Oneida Community of upstate New York Needless to say, none of these experiments had any lasting effects on the patterns of American society The main topic of the passage is…… A nineteen-century schools B American reformers C the philosophy of Fourierism D model communities in the nineteenth Which of the following is not given in the passage as one of the general goals of communitarian philosophers? A To remake society B To spread their ideas throughout the United State C To establish ideal communities D To create opportunities through education The Shakers are mentioned in paragraph as an example of…… A a communal religious group B radical reformers C rationalistic thinkers D an influential group of writers Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word impetus in paragraph 1? A Stimulus B commitment C Drawback D Foundation The “phalanxes‖ described in paragraph were an idea originally conceived by… A Albert Brisbane B Robert Owen C Charles Fourier D John Humphrey Noyes Why does the author mention Nathaniel Hawthorne in paragraph two? A He founded Brook Farm in Massachusetts B He was a critic of Charles Fourier C He wrote a book that led to the establishment of model communities D He was at one time a member of the Brook Farm community Which of the following communities lasted longest? A New Harmony B The Oneida Community C Red Bank D Brook Farm The word oddest in paragraph is closest meaning to which of the following? A Earliest B Most independent C Largest D Most unusual The author implies that, for readers, the conclusion of the paragraph is A obvious B surprising C absurd D practical 10 Why did the author probably divide the passage into two paragraphs? A To compare nineteenth-century reforms with twentieth-century reforms B To present an overview of a concept in the first paragraph and specific examples in the second C To contrast the work of utopian thinkers with that of practical reforms D To give the causes for a phenomenon in the first paragraph and its consequences in the second III: Read the text and decide which word best fits each blank by circling the letter A, B, C or D (1.5p) United Parcel Service (UPS) believes that its employees should give the firm a fair day‘s work for a fair‘s day pay The package delivery firm seems willing to give more than a fair‘s day pay But in (1) , UPS expects maximum output from its employees Since 1920s, the firm‘s industrial engineers have been studying every detail of every task (2) by most UPS employees From their studies have come time and motion standards that (3) how those tasks are performed and how long they should take Drivers, for example, are expected to walk to a customer‘s door at a speed of exactly three feet per second They are told to knock as soon as they get there, rather than (4) time looking for a doorbell Work engineers are (5) riding with drivers, timing everything from stops at traffic lights, to wait at customers‘ doorway, to stairway climbs, to coffee break And they are not (6) to pointing out the occasional inefficiency Additionally, supervisors ride with the least good drivers, noting how they work and constantly (7) them until their work is up to standard The (8) of all this work engineering is efficiency, and UPS has been called one of the most efficient companies anywhere It's also a highly profitable company Most drivers take the regimentation in stride: many show (9) in meeting the UPS standards each day Others, however, feel that they are constantly being pushed, that it is impossible for them to (10) at work UPS officials claim that the standards provide accountability And, they say, employees who work according to UPS standards should feel less tired at the end of the day 1: A fact B exchange C return D short 2: A hold B performed C accepted D under 3: A indicate B govern C demonstrate D tell 4: A wasting B spend C spending D waste 5: A consistently B continually C constructively D chronically 6: A impolite B brave C intimate D averse 7: A scolding B criticizing C encouraging D correcting 8: A task B reason C object D target 9: A pride B passion C interest D pleasure 10: A rest B relieve C relax D restrain IV Read through the following text and then choose the best phrase given below, to fill each of the gaps Write one letter (A-I) in each of the numbered gaps Some of the suggested answers not fit at all (0) has been done for you (1p) Every teacher knows that not all students are good examinees Some are too tense, become over-anxious or too stressed and then perform below expectations just when it matters most Teachers try to help by compensating, believing that if they boost a student‘s academic knowledge they will cure his fear of exams So, last year, (0) I , I completely rewrote the Business Studies Revision Course at this secondary school The central idea of the course is to treat the examination as an event, a challenge, a performance, much like a sports match, a drama production, or perhaps a major music concert, (1) and very definitely on the public stage The idea is to show that the exam is not a test, but an opportunity to show how good the candidate is The objective is to improve students‘ final performance (2) , control and ability to cope The theme of ‗total preparation for performance‘ teaches them that (3) are obviously important, they are only two of the five skills required, the others being coping strategies, mental skills and management skills These additions give a new dimension (4) , increasing enjoyment and motivation They widen a student‘s focus and help to convince some of the less confident students that there are many ways in which they can actively contribute towards their (5) A those not mattering so much B self-confidence and self-esteem C by increasing self-confidence D relying on my expertise alone E to a student‘s revision F but a real desire G while knowledge and examination techniques H but bigger and more important I drawing on my teaching experience and sports psychology skills III Read the text below and fill in each space with ONE suitable word.( 10 points) THE OLD WOMAN There once was an old woman (1) _lived in a shoe This must have been very cramped and difficult (2) _living in a shoe is not very comfortable, I expect One day, she went out and there (3) _some children playing in the street nearby where she lived (4) _began shouting at her "You silly old woman, why you live in a shoe?", they shouted, and other things like that They were very insulting (5) _ the old woman I don't know why the old woman had to live in a shoe, but she (6) _have been very poor, and it was not nice to (7) _fun of the poor woman because she was so hard up that she had nowhere (8) _to live But children can be very cruel sometimes (9) _ this case wasn't an exception However, on this occasion the old woman didn't just think their insults meekly, but became very angry and shouting "I will teach you a (10) _", she chased them with a cane Your answers: 10 h PART FIVE: WRITING (6 points) I Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one (2p) Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness > Urgent Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease > Enormous Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh > The very……………………………………………… …………… …… The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods > There was an The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way > The boy dances I simply fail to understand some of my colleague‘s attitudes to work >I have some colleagues I did not realize how much he was influenced by his brother >I did not realize the extent Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems >Mass tourism is It was six months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine >I cancelled 10 These books are on loan from the British Council library >These books have II: Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one Do not change the form of the word in brackets (2p) I can‘t find the answer without a calculator (out) My friend took no notice of my advice (deaf ) These two makes of computer are practically the same (hardly) His smooth manner didn‘t deceive us (taken) Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect (under) There‘s nothing new about crimes of passion (hills) The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast (annual) From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent (terms) Make yourself at home (ceremony) 10 She will probably be elected (stands) III: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the cues given below, a complete letter (2p) Dear Rob and Randy, all these weeks/ hospital/ I just/ receive two pieces/ good news The doctor/ say/I / can / home / few days My wife tell/ me / how you two/ been clearing/ snow / from our driveway and sidewalk Have/ such/ good neighbours/ make / very happy My wife/ tell/ you/ refuse / take / money /for your efforts But I/ think/ I find / way round that Please accept / enclosed check I/ would/ never think/ as payment/ the snow shoveling but as a sincere token/ appreciation/ your thoughtfulness 10 Thank/ again / see/ soon Best regards, - THE END - THI THU HSG 2016 SO B phonetics (5 points) Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group 11 A development B environment C documentary D sophisticated 12 A picturesque B Vietnamese C referee D committee 13 A assassinated B international C preferential D differentiate 14 A argumentative B psychological C contributory D representative 15 A sacrifice B maximum C compulsory D applicant C grammar - vocabulary – Language functions I Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points) 16.We have been informed that _ animals at the zoo are starving to death A most of B most all C almost the D most of the 17 I am _ aware that there should be a need to obey the rules of the competition A much B far C well D greatly 18 One person _ seven in the world speaks perfect English A from B within C for among D out of 19 Is it necessary that I _ here tomorrow ? A were B am being C be D would be 20 If you put your money in the bank, you will get ten percent _ A investment B profit C deposit D interest 21 During the match, someone _ fire to the stadium A set B put C opened D caught 22 Silicon, a non metallic element, is abundant element of the earth‘s surface A most the second B the more C second most D the second most 23 _ I want to stay, I really must go home A Much as B As much so C So much that D Very much that 24 I would like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _ in a quiet place A before all B above all C first of all D after all 25 He said that the plane had already taken off and that I _ arrived an hour earlier A must have B had to C should have D was supposed to 26 Despite the seriousness of his crime, he only received a _ sentence A small B soft C light D little 27.– Tim: ― Tom, I‘ve won the first prize‖ - Tom: ― ‖ A You are right B Good way! C Oh, hard luck D Good job! 28 A: Hello, I'd like to speak to Mr Green, please B: _ A I'm afraid I don't know B I'm sorry, I'll call again later C Sorry, can you leave a message? D Sorry, you can say that again 29- Harry : ― Thank you for your help, Judy.‖ Judy: ― _ ‖ A With all my heart B Never remind me C It‘s my pleasure D Wish you 30- Ann: ― Why don‘t we go to the concert for a change?‖ Jim: ― _ ‖ A Because we can‘t B Yes, let‘s C we are busy D It‘s very boring II Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points) 10 D 31 It is becoming difficult to find a job nowadays (increase) 32 Politeness is one thing Real kindness is another You must learn to between the two (different) 33 Eating fish and lots of vegetables greatly increases your life (expect) 34 To be successful, an artist must show great (origin) 35 Many _ of different organisations participated in the conference yesterday ( REPRESENT) 36 The government considers it necessary to _ this training centre, (MILITARY) 37 Some people claim to be able to _ the fortune (tell) 38 Tom was accused of stealing some _ documents (CONFIDENCE) 39.When I was a child, I often got a weekly _ of 15 dollars (ALLOW) 40 She was extremely _ about the history of Vietnam (KNOWLEDGE) III Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points) 41 The refugees are very upset because they have been deprived to their homeland and their families A B C D 42 It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on A B C D 43 It is hoped that the develop countries will be less selfish in their economic policies and help the A B C poorer nations D 44 Thomas Jefferson was a magnificent writer as well a noted scholar in the area of languages A B C D 45 The Tri-Nations Cup, which brings together the finest rugby teams from southern Pacific nations, A B have traditionally been won by the famous All-Blacks Team from New Zealand C D D: Reading I Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 points) Men and women are not equal here! There is a big difference in the Bijago Islands of the west coast of Africa in the (46) _ that men and women play For example, men (47) _ the children and wear jewelry and perfume when they go out Women find building houses preferable (48) _ shopping and all kinds of jobs (49) _ men would normally in other countries (50) _ they want a husband, they ask his mother‘s permission and not need to obtain his (51) _ when they plan their marriage to him Most men (52) _ hours everyday standing in front of a mirror brushing their hair and choosing nice (53) _ to wear ―I don‘t want to make any criticism of the women in our society, but I think it‘s time that sexual (54) _ against men stopped,‖ one man said ―Some visitors to our islands (55) _ our customs very amusing but I feel very nervous when any girl visits my mother,‖ another man said 46 A roles B respects C ways D styles 47 A play with B look after C care about D keep an eye 48 A of B than C for D to 49 A what B why C which D when 50 A Although B If C So D But 51 A confrontation B obedience C compliance D agreement 52 A handle B spend C take D use 53 A clothes B trousers C shirts D ties 54 A difference B distinction C diversity D discrimination 55 A find B perceive C see D say II There are blanks in the passage below From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them.(5 points) A concerned B controlling C full D discouraging E dividing F leadership We find G thatstreaming bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched We feel that there are many disadvantages in (56) _ pupils It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates It can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright children After all, it can be quite (57) _ to be at the bottom of the top grade! Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability This is only one aspect of their total personality We are (58) _ to develop the abilities of all our pupils to 10 Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part following that needs correcting 51 : At the rate the clerks were processing the applications Joe figured that it will take four hours for his to be reviewed 52:Professor Layton was equally fond of the two children, but he had to admit that he found the youngest an easier child to handle 53: In order to become a law, a bill must be passed not only by the Senate but also the House of Representatives 54: Automobile began to be equipped by built-in radios around 1930 55: The Oxford University Publisher has just published a new series of readers for students of English 56- We need both whisky as well as red wine for our wedding party 57-When the son got bad marks his mother insisted that he wouldn’t go out so much 58-The most butterfly eggs are coated with a sticky substance that holds them to plants 59- Many championship automobiles and motorcycle races take place in Daytona Beach, Florida 60- Unlike folk dancers which are the product of a single culture, ballet is an international art form Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 61 to 70 Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts Droughts, storms and fires can change ecosystems Some changes _61 _ ecosystems If there is too _62 _ rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live If a kind of plant dies off, the animals that _63 _ it may also die or move away Some changes are good for ecosystems Some pine forests need _64 _ for the pine trees to reproduce The seeds are sealed inside pinecones Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds _65 _ Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems Building _66 _ on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems _67 _ the rivers Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down _68 _ destroy ecosystems Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of _69 _ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people _70 _ causing harm to ecosystems 61 A harms B harmful C harmless D harm 62 A little B a little C few D a few 63 A fed B feed C feed on D food 64 A flame B fires C blaze D burning 65 A out B in C go D fly 66 A moats B ditches C bridges D dams 67 A on B around C over D under 68 A hills B jungles C forests D woods 69 A catching B holding C carrying D taking 70 A avoid B without C not D no 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 66 to 75 If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius (thiên tài), they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael‘s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling Winston Smith, Michael‘s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy 71: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A push their child into trying too much B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D neglect their child‘s education 72: Parents‘ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success B themselves have been very successful C understand and help their children sensibly D arrange private lessons for their children 73: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents C Their children D Educational psychologists 175 74: Michael Collins is fortunate in that A his father is a musician B his parents are quite rich C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way 75: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in" C "completely unaware of" D "confused about" 76: Winston‘s parents push their son so much and he A has won a lot of piano competitions B cannot learn much music from them C has become a good musician D is afraid to disappoint them 77: The word "They" in the passage refers to A concerts B violin lessons C parents in general D Michael‘s parents 78: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _ A Winston‘s father B Winston‘s mother C Michael‘s father D Michael‘s mother 79: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means A "getting ready to something" B "eager to something" C "not objecting to doing anything" D "not wanting to something" 80: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A successful parents always have intelligent children B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child‘s education E: WRITING I Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals and so that the meaning stays the same (1.0pts) Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year -> The exhibition _ I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visited her flat -> She _ If we wait long enough, we will get what we want -> It is just My father doesn‘t smoke any longer -> No _ A work permit will only be issued on receipt of the correct documents -> Not _ II Do not change the given word, use it to rewrite each of the following sentences so that each has as a similar meaning as the original one (1p) Dickens‘ last novel was unfinished when he died without let All the hostages were released yesterday by the kidnappers came John was shock to hear that he had failed his driving test He is very likely to come probability The last political scandal of this kind took place fifty years ago SINCE 176 THI THU HSG 2016 SO 48 I Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest A perfect B process C suspect D survey A teenage B extra C preserve D master A legacy B establish C distinguish D determine A television B comfortable C customary D authority 10 A argument B maintenance C museum D medicine II Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 11 Before buying this painting, you should make sure that it is _ A exact B genuine C true D real 12 He made a number of remarks about my cooking which upset me A chopping B cutting C heated D burning 13 Please your cigarette I‘m allergic to smoke A go out B put out C take out D get out 14 We couldn‘t see much because there was only a _ light in the room A pale B dark C dim D dull 15 She got tired of _ the old lady hand and foot, and decided to look for a different job A serving of B working for C waiting on D seeing to 16 He‘s very amusing man and I like his of humor A head B mind C sense D brain 17 We seldom book hotels when traveling, we usually just take A good chance B pot luck C good choice D fortune 18 It‘s a good idea to see the doctor for a regular _ A check-up B check-in C check-out D check off 19 Doctors advise people who are _ in Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables A short B lacking C deficient D poor 20 She received the parcel I sent it by registered post A must be B must have C should have D may have 21 I wanted to know more about the incident, but he saying the same thing A avoid B stopped C kept D delayed 22 He suggested we _ outside the cinema the following day A meet B should meet C met D A and B are correct 23 This ring is only made of plastic, so it is _ A precious B worthless C priceless D invaluable 24 My passport _ last month, so I have to get a new one A ended B terminated C expired D elapsed 25 The spring is usually mild, though we sometimes get a cold at the beginning of the year A wave B stream C spell D term 26 According to a recent survey, most people are on good _ with their neighbors A relations B relationship C terms D friendship 27 Why don‘t you join us on the sightseeing tour ? A I‘m afraid so B Don‘t mention it C Another time, perhaps D Please it for me 28 We couldn‘t him by telephone because we had lost his phone number A approach B reach C address D access 29 Time will whether you made the right choice or not A see B say C speak D tell 30 ―I think the youth are enthusiastic but inexperienced‖ – ― ― A There‘s no doubt about it B Are you kidding me? C It‘s nice of you to say so D Let‘s not think of it Part Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition (5 pts) 31 Most American men earn average about $110 a week 32 He is married my friend 33 You‘d better not drink that milk, Joe It‘s gone 34 Are you aware the regulations concerning the use of guns? 35 I used to watch the postman's arrival to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it Part Complete the sentences with appropriate form of the word in block capitals 36 are trying to find out new stars SCIENCE 37 He was turned down for the job because he wasn‘t QUALIFY 38 My colleagues are very pleasant but the manager is a little FRIEND 39 Teenagers are now dressed FASHION 40 Some people claim to be able to the future TELL Part Put the verbs given in the brackets into their appropriate tenses or forms 41 Peter did not get used to (get) up early when he first came to Vietnam 177 42 By the time your brother (return) here next year, the city will have changed a lot 43 What tune (play) when we came in? 44 I wish I (know) her address now 45 They (learn) English from nine to ten in this room Don‘t let anyone disturb them then 46 The prisoner is thought (escape) by climbing over the wall yesterday 47 Five kilometres (be) a long way for a little boy to walk 48 He stepped down from the bench on which he (stand) and walked out of the room 49 He (serve) in the army in the last war 50 She regrets (not/ buy) that house It is much more expensive now III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 31 People live in New York city think that life in a big city offers special advantages 32 Most doctors agree that it is not good for patients to lay in bed without exercising 33 I put my new book of history on the desk a few minutes ago, but I cannot seem to find it now 34 Although the Red Cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurses will not leave you give blood if you have just had a cold 35 Reading several books on that subject, Bill regarded himself as an expert VI Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 41 to 50 Many of the things we (41) _ on receiving information from other people Catching a train, making a phone call and going to the cinema all involve information (42) _ stored, processed and communicated In the past this information had to be kept on paper (43) _, for example, books, newspapers and timetables Now more and more information is put (44) _ computers Computers play a role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it (45) the use of computers in both shops and offices Big shops have to deal with very large (46) of information They have to make sure that there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy, they need to be able to reorder before (47) run out A lot of office work in the past involved information on paper Once it had been dealt with by people, the paper was (48) for future reference This way of working was never (49) _ easy or fast A computer system is much more (50) 41 A to depend B depending C depended D depend 42 A that has B has C is D that is 43 A in the case of B in the form of C in preparation for D in search of 44 A on B in C by D with 45 A To be considered B To consider C Consider D Be considered 46 A amount B number C numbers D amounts 47 A stocks B items C purchases D cargoes 48 A thrown away B torn off C put aside D recycled 49 A particularized B particular C particularly D particularity 50 A effective B skillful C capable D formal IV Mark the letter (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions 36 The driver of the car _ in the accident died before he was carried to hospital A who badly injured B was badly injured C badly injured D that he was badly injured 37 Jane changed her major from French to business A with hopes to find a good job B hoping she can easily get a job C hoping to find a job more easily D hope that she will be able to find a job 38 To answer the test accurately is more important than A to finish quickly it B finishing it quickly C to finish it quickly D quickly finish it 39 He doesn‘t work hard _ A not is he intelligent B nor he is intelligent C neither does he intelligent D nor is he intelligent 40 A computer is usually chosen because of its simplicity and A is capable of storing more information C its information to store in B is able to store more information D its capacity to store more information VII Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60 A team of Russian scientists has challenged the theory the woolly mammoths became extinct 10,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age The scientists have reported that the beasts may have survived until 2000 B.C on an island off the coast of Siberia, where researchers uncovered 29 fossilized woolly mammoth teeth ranging in age from 4,000 to 7,000 years The question to be asked now is, how did these prehistoric pachyderms survived in their island environment? One possibility is that they adapted to their confined surroundings by decreasing their bulk This theory is based on their smaller tooth size, which has led scientists to believe that they were only feet tall at the shoulder compared with 10 feet of their full-sized counterpart But would this be 178 enough to enable them to survive thousands of years beyond that of other mammoths? Researchers are still working to uncover the reason for this isolated group‘s belated disappearance 51 With which topic is this passage mainly concerned ? A Some small teeth have been discovered B Some scientists have challenged a theory C Some mammoths lived longer than others D Some pachyderms survived on an island 52 According to the passage, some researchers suggest that mammoths became extinct A about 2,000 years ago B about 4,000 years ago C about 7,000 years ago D about 10,000 years ago 53 The word ―woolly‖ as used in this passage refers to A body size B feet size C hair D teeth 54 The word ―adapted‖ in line could bet be replaced with A penetrated B revealed C accommodated D burdened 55 The author uses the word ―counterpart‖ in line to refer to A mammoths with more teeth B mammoth in an early time C mammoths with smaller teeth D larger mammoths on the island 56 According to the passage, the woolly mammoths may have managed to survived because they A shed their hair B decreased their size C became herbivores D grew smaller teeth 57 The word ―belated‖ in line 11 is closest in meaning to which of the following ? A sudden B gradual C delayed D lengthy 58 Which of the following terms from the passage is NOT used to refer to the mammoths A beasts B pachyderms C group D bulk 59 In line 9, the word ―beyond‖ means A on the other side of B further in time than C in addition to D too difficult for 60 The reason for the disappearance of the mammoths on the island is A that the temperature changed B not yet known C that they were isolated D that larger mammoths killed them VII Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71to 80 The air above our head is becoming cleaner A breath of fresh air has been running right round the planet for the past five years The planet is apparently purging itself of pollution Paul Novell of the University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this phenomenon says, ―It seems as if the planet‘s own cleaning service has suddenly got a new lease of life Suddenly, there are a lot of changes going on up there‖ Estimates of the death toll from urban smog have been steadily rising, so the new cleaner trend could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for the planet itself The sudden and unexpected reversal of several decades of worsening pollution extends from the air in city streets to the remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon monoxide, from car exhaust and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle, paddy fields, and gas fields Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warning, has fallen slightly There are two theories about why pollution is disappearing First that there is less pollution to start with due to laws to cut down urban smog and acid rain starting to have a global impact Second, that the planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl It is present throughout the atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by oxidizing them The amount of hydroxyl in the air has fallen by a quarter in 1980s Now it may be reviving for two reasons : ironically, because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in more ultraviolet radiation into the lower atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl Then the stricter controls on vehicles exhaust in America and Europe may have cut global carbon monoxide emission, thereby allowing more hydroxyl to clean up other pollutants 71 The word ―purging‖ in line is closest in meaning to A destroying B refining C filtering D ridding 72 What is the main topic of the passage? A The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere B The oxygenation of the atmosphere C The changing pollutants in the atmosphere D Hydroxyl‘s influence on the atmosphere 73 According to the passage, life expectancy partly depends on people having A recommendations from university research B access to details about atmosphere C improvement in atmosphere conditions D changes in their lifestyle 74 The word ―toll‖ in line could best be replaced by A costs B count C damage D loss 179 75 What does the author suggest is the main cause of pollution reduction? A Less impact from burning forest B A smaller number of cars C A curtailment of chemicals D Fewer cattle and gas field 76 The word ―it‖ in line 16 refers to A urban smog B a clean-up agent C acid rain D the ozone hole 77 It can be inferred from the passage that the cleansing of the planet is A inexplicable B confusing C surprising D predictable 78 The word ―reviving‖ in line 18 is closest in meaning to A reappearing B refreshing C reproducing D repeating 79 All of the following information referring to hydroxyl is true EXCEPT A the reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl B Oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl C there is difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl D ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl 80 The passage supports which of the following conclusion? A The decrease of methane has enabled ultraviolet radiation to enter the atmosphere B An expansion in hydroxyl has enlarged the ozone hole C The reduction in carbon dioxide has produced a cleaner atmosphere D The beneficial effect of hydroxyl has aided the cleaning process Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5 pts) 81 I haven't seen this film before → This is… …………………………………………………… 82 ―I was not there at the time,‖ he said → He denied…………………………………………………… 83 The bus takes longer than the train → The train does……………….…………………………… 84 I have never seen such a mess in my life! → Never in … ……………………………………………… 85 My father is the owner of that car → That car …………………………………………………… Part Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words, including the word given (5 pts) 86 Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend (WISHES) → Susan the airport to say goodbye to her friend 87 Despite his age, he‘s still working (RETIRED) → He still ………………………….…… despite his age 88 Despite knowing the area well, I got lost (EVEN) → I got lost ……………………………… the area well 89 I not intend to tell you my plans (OF) → I have you my plans 90 Graham spends all his time doing research (DEVOTED) → Graham has …………………………… doing research THI THU HSG 2016 SO 49 A concern B respect C audience D.rotate A promise B feedback C superman D receipt A dilute B amateur C aerobic D conceive A perpetuate B propulsive C precedence D distinguish A simultaneous B handkerchief C innovative D cynicism Choose the best answer He feels that his rise in _ is well worth the loss of money A situation B drift C wonder D wander The police were _ when Mrs Ramsay told them what she had done A esteemed B astounded C astonishing D flickered Antique shops exert a(n) _ fascination on a great many people A peculiar B especial C hysterical D unconscious Recognizing who the customer was, the manager was most apologetic and _ the assistant severely A disregarded B grudged C reprimanded D complained 10 They can‘t _ their son‘s rudeness any longer A release B ignore C torment D suffer 11 The fellow laughed silently to himself at the trick he has _ A caused B played C performed D made 12 The new work of Japanese scientists on AIDS has been as a major breakthrough 180 A called B saluted C hailed D greeted 13 The robbers the cash and escaped in a stolen car A seized B captured C emerged D ceased 14 Scientists have discovered a close between smoking and several serious diseases A contact B connection C coordination D combination 15 The president his intention to retire before the next election A told B informed C promised D announced 16 I had _ finding my way around New York when I first arrived A quite time B a quite time C a time quite D quite a time 17 It took years of research, but they found the answer A at the end B in the end C last D lastly 18 _ undocumented donations allowed in an American political campaign A Why no B Not only C No D There are no 19 _ you mention it, I remember the accident A If only B Now that C No matter D So that 20 Bill to work at the University thirty years ago today A comes B is coming C has come D came 21 Person 1: Bless you! – Person 2: _ A Thanks! B Thanks! Same to you! C Good health! D Fine, thanks! 22 Person 1: I can‘t find my umbrella Do you know where it is? Person 2: _ But you won‘t need it It‘s a lovely day A I have no idea B What‘s the big idea? C Bright idea! D I need to get a rough idea 23 Person 1: Cheers! – Person 2: _ A Bless you! B Good health! C Find, thanks! D Not at all! 24 Where can you find this notice, ―Under 18s will not be severed.‖ A Bank B Pub C Airport D Motorway st 25 Person 1: Next July 21 is my wedding day Can you come? Person 2: Oh, what a pity! That‘s when we‘re away on holiday Person 1: _, we‘ll send you some wedding cake A Not at all B Never mind! C Don‘t worry! D Don‘t mention it! Part Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box Use each one once only (5 pts) SO 31 catch on go up let down take up settle down 31 Why prices keep ? 32 This new game is really Everyone is playing it 33 It‘s time your brother and started a family 34 When she retired, she gardening so she wouldn‘t get bored 35 I‘m sorry to you but I can‘t take you to the airport after all Part Complete the following sentences with appropriate form of the word in block capitals (5 pts) 36 ACT There is a saying in English: ― speak louder than words.‖ 37 QUALIFY He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs 38 NATION Do you have a costume in your country? 39 LAND The plane had to make a crash in a field 40 TROULE Traveling in big cities is becoming more everyday Part Put the verbs given in the brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms (10 pts) 41 ―You were late for your dental appointment.‖ ―I know I (not/ stay) so long at the library.‖ 42 It is necessary that everyone (be) calm in times of danger 43 If you want to see us, come to Tom‘s on Sunday We (wait) for you there at midday 44 It was a fine day and the roads were crowded because a lot of people (rush) to the seaside 45 Those were the highest words of praise they ever (hear) from the old man 46 Our little children enjoy (take) to the water park every Sunday 47 I don‘t feel good I (stay) home from work tomorrow 48 It won‘t be safe to use these stairs until they (repair) 49 The city is now crowded with the people who (seek) employment 50 The old man is said (leave) all his money to an old people‘s home when he died Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase to fill in the blank in the following passage from 36 to 45 181 Market research has become more and more important in recent years In some organizations, in fact, managers will not initiate any activity without market research to back them up The first thing to be said about market research is that it is not an (26) to management decision making No form of market research, no matter how deep, complicated and detailed, can ever be seen as a substitute (27) _ creative decision-making by professional managers At its very best, all it can is (28) _ some doubt and clarify the nature of the problem It may even be seen as a tool which can improve the 29) _ of decisions but it is not in itself a decision-making mechanism Market research, in (30) with a number of other approaches in marketing, suffers from the frequent (31) _ that it is not really accurate Market research results can never be completely accurate because they (32) with a dynamic, ever-changing marketplace It is vital that this is understood by everyone with an imagination when considering market research results and when making any (33) to apply them in the marketplace Lastly, it should always be remembered that market research is not an end in itself but simply a (34) _ by which some degrees of risk can be removed from marketplace activity If no activity results from the research, then the entire exercise has been completely (35) _ A option B alternative C end D opening A at B from C for D with A reject B omit C deny D remove A quality B goodness C well-being D virtue A association B common C addition D connection A complaint B compliment C refusal D congratulation A work B manage C deal D operate A attempt B venture C choice D try A mode B means C way D progress A costless B invaluable C priceless D pointless Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ câu 36 đến câu 45: The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (36) we explain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (37) a phone call Mobile communications, already highly advanced compared with a decade ago, willcompletely change communications in the next few years (38) there are millions of people using mobile phones, mostpeople know (39) about the mobile telecommunications industry and its technology There are three types of mobile phone These are hand portables, pocket-sized hand portables and transportables The smallest and most popular are the pocket-sized hand portables These work on rechargeable batteries, which allow an (40) of up to 80 minutes' conversation Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle not (41) on separate batteries They require an external aerial on the vehicle This can mean a stronger signal with clearer (42) Transportables have a high power capability and can be used (43) anywhere They come with powerful battery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put (44) a vehicle, using its electrics They (45) to be bulkier than hand portables Câu 36: A unless B when C while D whether Câu 37: A make B give C take D Câu 38: A In addition B Because C As a result D Although Câu 39: A little B some C few D lots Câu 40: A amount B account C activity D average Câu 41: A rely B create C carry D insist Câu 42: A wave B letter C speech D speed Câu 43: A mostly B hardly C most D almost Câu 44: A on with B into C up with D in to Câu 45: A used B have C tend D are Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ 33 đến 42 At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need ofreform Private schools existed, but only for the very rich There were very few public schools because of thestrong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on educationbut should instead prepare themselves for their life‘s work It was in the face of this public sentiment thateducational reformers set about their task Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt thatthere was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated As Superintendent of Education in the stateof Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other schooldistricts around the country He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality ofteachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries Although these changes did not bringabout a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system 46: The best title for the passage could be A A Flight for Change B American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century C The Beginnings of Reform in American Education 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 182 D Nineteenth - the Century of Reform Câu 47: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed A good grades B a high level of intelligence C a lot of money D a strong educational background Câu 48: The word ―desperately‖ in the passage mostly means A urgently B completely C obviously D partly Câu 49: The author of the passage puts the word ―waste‖ in quotation marks because he A is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time B thinks that education is not really a waste of time C wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education D does not want students to waste their time on education Câu 50: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because A people had nothing else to except go to school B all citizens should be educated in a republic C Massachusetts residents needed something to with their spare time D education at the time was so cheap Câu 51: The word ―reformers‖ in the passage mostly means A people who try to change things for the better B people who really enjoy teaching C people who believe that education is wasted D people who work for the government Câu 52: The word ―citizen‖ in the passage mostly means A a person who works in a particular place B a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country C a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work D a person who lives in a particular city Câu 53: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann A funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans B raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts C managed education in the state of Massachusetts D worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts Câu 54: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life‘s work B Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer C Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States D Horace Mann began raising teachers‘ salaries Câu 55: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A The matching of other districts‘ policies B Better teacher training C Increased pay for students D The five-month school year Choose the underlined part (a, b, c, or d) that is incorrect 56 Your attendance at the meeting makes me feel very happy 57 Peter did a lot of sightsee when he was in Paris last summer 58 He is such a friend person He greets me with a smile every time I see him 59 Your literary work is really a great successful 60 Her long blond hair and her cute facial expressions made a deep impress on me 61 Her absent from work without any permission made the boss so angry that he threatened to sack her 62 When a Vietnamese wants to work part-time in Australia, he needs to get a work permission 63 Vietnam is famous for many beautiful spots like Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa and Da Lat 64 His interestingness in such a book really surprised me 65 Our neighbour is quite safe There have not been many crimes recently Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the following sentences Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch First there were beepers; now there are cellular phones These small telephones can go anywhere with you Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your cellular number Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only in a specific city Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone services in other cities to try to make numbers work for their customers no matter where they are But customers who travel frequently to the same city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number for the second city 66 Why people like cellular phones? A They can use them in the office B They fit in a briefcase C They like technology D They can them anywhere 67 What is the disadvantage of cellular phones? A The sound is not clear B They not ring loudly C They are expensive D They work only in one city 68 If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone work? A Get a second number in that city B Use a regular telephone C Communicate by fax D Buy a beeper 183 69 The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to A they don't care where they are B wherever they are C they have no idea where they are D where they are is not known 70 The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to A found B confronted C accepted D crested I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (2.0pts) 1.He remembers them using a lot of idioms in their conversation -> He remembers a …………………………………………………………… She would rather stay at home than go to the cinema -> She preferred…………………………………………………… …… Janet is the best tennis player in the club -> noone…….…………………………………………… He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me -> Not only …………………… ………………………………… Smoking makes him so weak -> If ……………………………… The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press -> Nobody who ………………………………… The winner in the race is interviewed first -> The first person…………………………………………………………………… 8.Marry asked John if he could remember where he had put the camera -> Marry said,‖John,……………………………………………………… ? 9.It doesn‘t matter you are very busy,he always insists on coming with you -> No ………………………………………………………… 10.Unless he phones immediately,he won‘t get anyinformation ->If THI THU HSG 2016 SO 50 (41) B Phonetics (1p) I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A apologize B absorb C arrive D absence A combine A through A admiral A club B collect B enough B adventure B subtle C commerce C rough C advertise C climb D correct D tough D adverb D doubt II Circle the word which has different stress pattern 10 A committee A alcohol A appetite A deliberate A insight B referee B comment B architect B subsequent B chemist C employee C chemical C appreciate C frequently C dependent D refugee D proceed D arable D consequent D substance C LEXICO- GRAMMAR I Circle the word or phrase which best completes these sentences (2.0pts) If you need an extra bed, you can use one A our B us C of ours D of us When he heard how well the new company was doing, he took a calculated _ and invested all his money in it A venture B opportunity C chance D risk being late made the boss angry A Him B He‘s C His D For him By the end of Autumn, most of the leaves _ from the trees A will fall B will have fallen C have fallen D had fallen What _ to see him at the stadium 184 A a surprise B the surprise C surprise D surprising He _ newspapers for ten years A is selling B has been sold C has been selling D sold The more he tried to help her, _ she seemed to appreciate it A less B lesser C the less D the lesser Gold, as well as silver _ in price A has fallen B have fallen C fall D are falling He will not be _ to vote in this year‘s election A old enough B enough old as C as old as D enough old 10 I had my brother _ the newspaper to me while I was abroad A to send B send C sent D sending 11 I asked her _ A what is the answer B what the answer C what was the answer D what the answer was 12 There _ quite a lot of milk left in these bottles A are B is ` C are being D is being 13 There are _ books for each student to have one A too B enough C some D much 14 ―How you like your new car?‖ ―We‘re very _ with the mileage.‖ A pleasing B pleasure C please D pleased 15 Most people prefer flying going by the sea because it‘s too much faster A from B than C to D over 16 Andrew couldn‘t himself laughing at the expression on Maggie‘s face A help B stop C escape D avoid 17 My friend James is always reading He will read anything He is a real A reader B bookworm C bookbinder D bookmaker 18 earlier, I would have done it for you A Had I known B If I knew C did I know D by knowing 19 Yesterday we did nothing but _ A talk B talking C talked D had talk 20 My sister‘s tooth still gives her some pain She _ gone to the dentist yesterday A must be B would have C should have D could be II Each line of the following passage contains one mistake Indicate the mistake and correct it (2.0pts) If only one was rich and famous A B C D Because the heavy flood, many people are homeless A B C D People say that during World War II, many women take over the business for their absent husbands A B C D His mother was anxious because of his lazy A B C D She shouted at him, "Go away, I don't want to see you no longer." A B C D You have to study hard to keep pace in your classmates A B C D With this type of exercise, reads the questions first and then read the text to find the correct answer A B C D Always she has complained about her toothache A B C D Sometimes students fail to well when taking examinations because they are very nervous to concentrate A B C D 10 Not until the late Middle Ages, glass was used as a major construction material A B C D Your answers: … 10 185 III Put the words in brackets into the correct form Write your answers in the space provided (2.0pts) In the centre of the room, clamped to an upright easel, stood the full length portrait og a young man of _ (1) personal beauty, and in front of it, some little _ (2) awy, was sitting the artist himself, BasilHallward, whose suddend _(3) some years ago caused, at the time, such public _ (4) , and gave rise to so many strange conjectures As the painter looked at the _ (5) and comely form he had so _(6) mirrored in his art, a smile of _(7) passed across his face, and seemed about to linger there But _ (8) started up, and, closing his eyes, placed his fingers upon the lids, as though he sought to _(9) within his brain some curious dream from which he feared he might _(10) ordinary distant appaer excite grace skill please sudden prison wake Your answers: … 10 IV Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form Write your answers in the space provided (1.0p) By the end of next month, he (1- be) _ here for ten years I heard that Mr Jones (2- buy) _ a new car before he got his promotion Everyone‘s future depends on the whole world ( 3- concern) _ about the zone layer She regretted ( 4- not learn ) _ how to ride bicycle when she was young The uneaten breakfast was still on the table She ( 5- must – call ) _ away in a hurry I feel as if my head (6- be ) _ on the fire now, doctor Her car hit another car If she ( 7- wear) _ her seat belt, she ( 8- not hurt) _ so badly I don‘t remember ( 9- tell) _ of the decision to change the company policy on vacations They were fortunate ( 10- rescue ) _ from the fire before the building collapsed Your answers: … 10 D Reading: I Passage 1: Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences Then circle the best answer (2.0 pts) Staggering tasks confronted the people of the United States, North and South, when the Civil war ended About a million and a half soldiers from both sides had lo be demobilized, readjusted to civilian life, and reabsorbed by the devastated economy Civil government also had lo be put back on a peacetime basis and interference from the military had to be stopped The desperate plight of the South has eclipsed the fact that reconstruction had to be undertaken also in the North, though less spectacularly Industries had to adjust to peacetime conditions, factories had to be retooled for civilian needs Financial problems loomed large in both the North and the South The national debt had shot up from a modest $65 million in 1861, the year the war started, to nearly $3 billion in 1865, the year the war ended This was a colossal sum for those days but one that a prudent government could pay At the same time, war taxes had to be reduced to less burdensome levels 186 Physical devastation caused by invading armies, chiefly in the South and border states, had to be repaired This Herculean task was ultimately completed, but with discouraging slowness Other important questions needed answering What would be the future of the four million black people who were freed from slavery? On what basis were the Southern states to be brought back into the Union? What of the Southern leaders, all of whom were liable to charges of treason? One of these leaders Jefferson Davis, President of the Southern Confederacy, was the subject of an insulting popular Northern song, "Hang Jeff Davis from a Sour Apple Tree." And even children sang it Davis was temporarily chained in his prison cell during the early days of his two-year imprisonment But he and the other Southern leaders were finally released, partly because it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia, a Southern Confederate state, would convict them All the leaders were finally pardoned by President Johnson in 1868 in an effort to help reconstruction efforts proceed with as little bitterness as possible What does the passage mainly discuss? A Methods of repairing the damage caused by the war B The results of government efforts to revive the economy C Wartime expenditures D Problems facing the United States after the war The word " Staggering" in line is closest in meaning to A overwhelming B various C specialized D confusing The word "devastated" is closest in meaning to _ A developing B fragile C ruined D complicated According to the passage, which of the following statements about the damage in the South is correct? A It was worse than in the North B The cost was less than expected C It was centered in the border states D It was remedied rather quickly The passage refers to all of the following as necessary steps following the Civil War EXCEPT A increasing taxes B returning government to normal C helping soldiers readjust D restructuring industry The word "task" refers to _ A reconstruction of damaged areas B worse decisions about former slaves C raising the tax level D sensible financial choices Why does the author mention a popular song in the South? A To illustrate the Northern love of music B To give attitude towards the South C To compare the Northern and Southern presidents D To emphasize the cultural differences between the North and the South Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase " it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia, a Southern Confederate state, would convict them"? A Virginians were loyal to their leaders B A popular song insulted Virginians C All of the Virginia military leaders had been put in chains D Virginians felt betrayed by Jefferson Davis The word "them" refers to _ A days B leaders C irons D charges 10 It can be inferred from the passage that President Johnson pardoned the Southern leaders in order to _ A raise money for the North B help the nation recover from the war C prevent Northern leaders from punishing more Southerners D repair the physical damage in the South II Passage 2: Read the passage bellow and circle the best answer (1.0 p) When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general They basically have the same roots In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with Maybe this 187 artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you You not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression Let her understand you better through the things that you like Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences A spouse should A let the partner to everything alone B be not only a lover but also a friend C not share the feelings with the partner D not interfere with what the partner's likes and dislikes According to the passage, A Spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who are from different cultures B Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who have the same roots C Spouses who have the same roots go not share anything together D Spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything together If there is the inability to understand a spouse's excitements and frustrations the marriage, he or she may feel A faithful B hopeless C disappointed D happy The passage is A critical B convincing C advisory D apologetic To overcome cultural differences in marriage needs A patience and time B time and money C movies and music D books and the Internet III Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space (2.0 pts) How to cope (1) _ a child who shows outstanding musical ability? It‘s not always clear (2) _ beast to develop and(3) _ their gifts Many parents may even fail to recognize and respond to their child‘s need (4) _ frustration explodes into difficult or uncooperative behavior And (5) _ most schools are equipped to (6) _ children who are especially able in academic subjects, the musically gift require specialunderstanding which may not always be (7) _ in an ordinary school - especially one where music is regarded (8) _ a secondary activity Such children – as well as those (9) _ ability is actively encouraged by parents or teachers – may well (10) _ from the education offered by a specialist music school A.up A what A encourage A while A.if 6.A associate with A available A in A who 10 A resign E WRITING B with B how B push up B as soon as B when B ralate to B willing B as B whom B derive C for C which C accelerate C until C because C deal with C on purpose C of C which C benifit D on D whether D enforce D after D while D elaborate on D in use D for D whose D profit I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (2.0pts) Women nowadays no longer depend on their husband 188 - No longer We haven‘t had any intention of having a vacation so far this year - We haven‘t My mobile phone is more expensive than yours - Your mobile phone Nobody here thinks learning English is easy - Everybody here thinks it They have bought that old villa by the sea - That old villa Without Jack‘s help, I wouldn‘t have been able to move the table - If ―Is your little son good at computer?‖ said the teacher to Mrs Johnson - The teacher asked The gate will be widened to let the cars run into the yard easily - The gate will be widened so that School uniforms must be worn at all times by young pupils - Young pupils 10 I‘m more interested in the people than the job - It‘s 189 ... the passage mostly means A "getting ready to something" B "eager to something" C "not objecting to doing anything" D "not wanting to something" 10: The two examples given in the passage illustrate... Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness > Urgent Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease > Enormous Just thinking... red hot lava that flow (6.) the sides the volcanoes This liquid lava quickly thickens into a steaming sticky carpet (7.) can travel 150 km before it stops and turns solid Lava floods (8.)