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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI KỲ THI HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
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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 1 to 7.
Computer programmer David Jones earns £35,000 a year by designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque card Instead, he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18 The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job David's firm releases two new games for the expanding home computer market each month But David's biggest headache is what to do with his money
In spite of his salary, earned by inventing new programs within tight schedules, with bonus payments and profit-sharing, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards He lives with his parents in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus driver His company has to pay £150 a month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work and back every day because David cannot drive David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop
"I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs." he said "I suppose
£35,000 sounds a lot but actually that's being pessimistic I hope it will come to more than that this year” He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother £20 a week But most his spare time is spent working
"Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school," he said "But I had been studying it in books and
magazines for four years in my spare time I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school” Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway David added: "I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility You never know when the market might disappear."
Question 1. How does David earn money?
A by working as a taxi driver B by selling new programs
C by designing new computer games D by running a small firm
Question 2. Why is David different from other young people at his age?
A He earns an extremely high salary. B He is not unemployed
C He does not go out much D He lives at home with his parents
Question 3. David's greatest problem is _
A making the banks treat him as an adult B inventing computer games
C spending his salary D learning to drive
Question 4. He was employed by the company because
A he had worked in a computer shop B he had written some computer programs.
C he works very hard D he had learnt to use computers at school
Question 5. He left school after taking O-levels because _
A he did not enjoy school
B he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him.
C he was afraid of getting too old to start computing
D he wanted to earn a lot of money
Question 6. Why does David think he might retire early?
A You have to be young to write computer programs
B He wants to stop working when he is a millionaire
C He thinks computer games might not always sell so well.
D He thinks his firm might go bankrupt
Question 7 The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _
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A computing B producing C teaching D introducing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 8. A nursery B focus C delicate D secure
Question 9. A continent B belong C master D access
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10 Fee-paying schools are often called "independent schools", "private schools" or " _ schools"
Question 11 He was offered the job thanks to his performance during his job interview.
Question 12 When students finish the secondary education, they have to take a(n) called GCSE.
Question 13 Those companies were _due to some seriously financial problems.
Question 14 In England, schooling is compulsory _ all children from the age of 5 to 16.
Question 15 _had we arrived when the performance began.
Question 16 February is the month many of my colleagues take skiing holidays.
Question 17 English _ in almost every corner of the world.
A has spoken B are spoken C will be spoken D is spoken Question 18 His dream of becoming _doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
Question 19 It has been raining I got up.
Question 20 He advised them in class.
A to not talk B not to talk C to talk not D don’t talk
Question 21 Tom was _to have left home before the weekend.
Question 22 I wouldn’t have got wet if I an umbrella with me.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 23 A devoted B suggested C provided D wished
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 25 Kate: “How lovely your cats are!” - David: ”
A Really? They are B Thank you; it is nice of you to say so.
C Can you say it again? D I love them, too
Question 26 Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “ ”
A You are welcome. B Thank you C Cheers D Have a good day!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the followings.
Question 27 The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A changed completely B cleaned well C removed quickly D destroyed completely
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brightness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 29 Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
Question 30 She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
Question 31 In a hospital, everything have to be very clean.
Question 32 The doctor strongly advised her take a few days' rest.
Question 33 When he goes to see them last night, they were playing cards.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 34 They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A All flights because of fog were cancelled B All flights were because of fog cancelled
C All flights were cancelled by them because of fog D All flights were cancelled because of fog Question 35 “I didn’t witness that accident.”
A He denied not having witnessed that accident B He denied having witnessed that accident.
C He denied not having witnessing that accident D He denied not had witnessed that accident
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 36 I didn’t study hard I didn’t have good marks.
A If I had studied hard, I could have had good marks.
B I couldn’t have good marks if I had studied hard
C Had I not studied hard, I could have had good marks
D I can have good marks if I study hard
Question 37 The student next to me kept chewing gum That bothered me a lot.
A The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot
B The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot
D The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 38 to 45.
On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time The landlady did not want to release the house any more so I had to (38) _ and only had one month to find a place Because Christmas was (39) _and it was difficult for me to (40) a suitable accommodation I had only some money (41) I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys because I had to use the money to find a place to live To me, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas (42)
my three boys I have been their only parent since my husband (43) away two years ago I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves Although I managed to solve the problem myself, I could not help telling my sons about the things When I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (44) me
He kissed me and said, "Don't worry, Mum We love you very much and always stand by you (45) _happens." At that moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him His words and love made
me forget all about what I was stressing about
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Question 39 A moving B living C listening D coming
Question 41 A leave B to leave C leaving D left
Question 43 A passes B passed C has passed D was passing
Question 45 A wherever B whenever C whoever D whatever
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 46 to 50.
Preparation is a key to a successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little
nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more
you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makes perfect
It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions Make a list
of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge
Make a great impression The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess
To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision
is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within the specified time
Question 46 The pronoun it refers to .
A the job B the interview C the interviewer D the preparation
Question 47 What does the writer advise you to practice?
A Asking and answering questions related to the job.
B Making products that the company produces
C Providing services that the company serves
D Meeting some customers and competitors
Question 48 Which should not be shown during your interview?
A Punctuality B A firm hand shaking C Being properly-dresses D Weaknesses
Question 49 You can show your qualifications in the
A dressing style and punctuality B competing with the competitors
C resume and letter of application D eye contact with the interview
Question 50 Which is not included in the writer's advice?
A You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B You should make the best impression in the interview
C You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview
D You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview