Onthionline.net Đề thi vào chuyên Ams Chu Văn An Niên khóa 1996-1997 Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút I Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences (2.5 marks) I remember him once in my life A to meet B meeting C to have met D met He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at it has come A last B the end C present D the finish The man who lives opposite us sometimes comes for a cup of tea A on B over C off D to There was a small room into we all crowded A which B where C that D it We were so late, we had time to catch the train A nearly B almost C hardly D simply Your work has been very good this year A so far B by far C as far as D so long Give her a telephone number to ring she gets lost A whether B in case C unless D perhaps Tell me there is anything special that you would like to Onthionline.net A that B which C so D if It was a great success He succeeded everyone laugh A to make B in make C for making D in making 10 He couldn't have known what was in the letter he had written it himself A until B if C unless D if only II Fill each gap with a word or phrase (2.5 marks) He doesn't tell me since when English I don't know how far _ to the station She didn't tell me the reason _ his birthday party Tell me this box with If he had gone by bus, he _ here now III Read the text below For questions - you are to choose one best answer (a), (b), (c), or (d) to each question (2.5 marks) During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike being questioned They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school This is a normal development at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand It is part of becoming independent, of teenagers trying to to be adult while they are still growing up Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and Onthionline.net not because people are trying to check up on them Parents should their best to talk to their son or daughter about school work and future plans but should not push them to talk if they don't want to Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with alcohol or smoking Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary This is from a a) parent's handbook b) teenage magazine c) school timetable d) children's book What is the writer trying to do? a) to be amusing b) to be helpful c) to be questionable d) to be sorry Why adults sometimes find teenagers difficult? a) because most teenagers are quiet b) because teenagers don't want to talk to their parents c) because teenagers think adults are not honest d) because most teenagers hate adults When can you expect a young person to be more talkative than usual? a) When people talk to them because they are really interested and not yet checking up on them b) When adults giv them a lot of money to spend c) When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school d) When adults talk to them about alcohol and smoking Some teenagers experiment with drinking or smoking Onthionline.net because a) they regard it as a mark of adulthood b) women like a smoking and drinking man c) cigarettes and alcohol are cheap d) cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere IV Arrange the following sentences to make a complete letter (3 marks) Dear Carla, (a) It has only rained once - and the rest of the time we've had bright sunshine (b) Every evening we sit on the beach and admire the wonderful colors in the sky (c) I'm writing to tell you that unfortunately our holiday is almost over (d) I'll give you a ring when we get back (e) One day we even walked about 10km along the coast (f) We've had the most wonderful weeks (g) The sunsets are beautiful, too (h) But as I said, unfortunately it's nearly over, and we'll be leaving on Sunday (i) It's wonderful scenery with rocky cliffs and little sandy beaches (j) The weather has been just great (k) We, therefore, have spent all day, everyday, outside - either at the beach or going for drives into the hills (l) And then when it gets dark, there are so many stars in the sky Lots of love, Miriam Onthionline.net V Finish each sentence so that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (2 marks) He often gets bad marks in history as he doesn't work hard at it If He borrowed my book, but he forgot to return it I We had never been so happy before We were People said that he had done his test quite well He was VI Correct the mistake if necessary (2.5 marks) I wish that I received this letter before the office closed My telephone has been out of work for two weeks now They have to it right now, haven't they? 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