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 following questions from 50 to 59.. Although speech is[r]
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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút I PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 64 ( điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from pronunciation in each of the following questions from to 2.
Question 1: A tombs B lamps C brakes D invites
Question 2: A difficulties B enriches C classes D enlarges
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions from to 4
Question 3: A nation B possess C themselves D provide Question 4: A. intervention B. necessary C. intellectual D. productivity Question 5: A. definition B. production C. situation D. politiction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from to 30.
Question 6: Education in many countries is compulsory the age of 16
A for B when C until D forwards
Question 7: that we stopped for a rest
A But we were tired B So tired were we
C However we were tired D Therefore, we were tired Question 8: We should avoid our environment
A polluted B polluting C pollute D to pollute Question 9: Today many species of plant and animal are in of extinction A. danger B. endangered C endanger D dangerous Question 10: There is one person to I owe more than I can say
A whom B who C that D whose
Question 11: I love _ films but I seldom find time to go the cinema
A see B saw C seen D seeing
Question 12: _ here, he would help us with these troubles
A Were Peter B If were Peter C Unless were Peter D Unless Peter were Question 13: He lives in a small town _
A where is called Taunton B which is called Taunton C is called Taunton D that called Taunton
Question 14: If only I _the trip to Hanoi with her next summer A. to take B. would take C. taking D. took
Question 15: George won five medals at the competition His parents very proud of him A can’t be B can’t have C must have been D could have been Question 16: She always had wanted to go to places _she could spesk her native tongue
A that B in that C which D where
Question 17: It gets to understand what the professor has explained
A the more difficult B more difficult than
(2)A. twice as expensive as B. twice expensive more than C. twice more than expensive D. more expensive than twice
Question 19: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, A the more heat it retains B the heat it retains more C it retains the more heat D more heat it retains Question 20: I could hear voices but I couldn’t what they were saying
A turn up B bring about C make out D try out Question 21: “The hat’s so beautiful Thanks.” – Tony: “ ”
A Lucky you! B Great idea! C The same to you! D I’m glad you like it
Question 22: Peter was ejected after committing five personal _ in water sport game yesterday A mistakes B. faults C fouls D errors
Question 23: Edith Harlow has kindly agreed You should ask him
A to helping B to help C help D helping
Question 24: Let’s begin our discussion now, ?
A shall we B will we C don’t we D won’t we
Question 25: _he got top marks at high school, he never went to university
A Despite B Although C Meanwhile D Nevertheless Question 26: It’s a secret You _ let anyone know about it
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. mightn’t D. may not Question 2: It is a top secret You _ tell anyone about it
A won't B needn't C mustn't D mightn't
Question 28: By the end of next month, we _our English course.
A have completed B will be completed C will have completed D complete Question 21: - Maria: “I’m taking my end term examination tomorrow".
- Sarah: " .”
A Good luck! B Good day! C Good time! D Good chance! Question 30: “It’s about time you _ your homework, Mary.”
A must B did C D will
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 31 to 34.
Question 31: The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A went off B turn up C went out D held up Question 32: To my disappointment, he decided to leave
A sadness B anger C satisfaction D pleasure Question 33: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play
A skillful B famous C perfect D modest
Question 34: The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless
A poor B imprisoned C suffered D injured
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from 35 to 40.
Question35: Had you told me that this was going to happen, I would never believe it A B C D
(3)job where you want or that really suits you? D
Question 37: Because his sickness he didn’t take part in the English competition held last Sunday A B C D
Question 38: The first national park in world , Yellowstone National Park, was established in 1872 A B C D
Question 39: John decided buying a new car in the morning, but in the afternoon he changed his mind
A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 40 to 49
Can you imagine what life would be like if there were no telephone? You could not call (51) _your friends on the phone and talk to them If fire (52) out in your house you could not call the fire department If somebody was sick, you could not call a doctor
In our daily life we need to (53) with one another We need this mostly by speaking to other people and listening to (54) _ they have to say to us, and when you are close (55) _ them you can this very easily However, our voices will not travel very far even when we shout
The man who (56) _ this possible was Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman, born in Edinburgh in 1847 Bell, a teacher of visible speech who later moved to Canada, (57) _all his spare time experimenting (58) _enthusiastic was he in his research for a means of sending speech (59) electricity that he left much time for his day-to-day work and at one time was (60) _ penniless
Câu 40: A on B up C for D in Câu 41: A burst B broke C went D got Câu 42: A communicate B contact C address D tell
Câu 43: A that B this C what D which
Câu 44: A from B out C to D on
Câu 45: A made B had C did D brought Câu 46: A took B wasted C cost D spent Câu 47: A Such B Very C Too D So
Câu 48: A with B in C by D on
Câu 49: A almost B hardly C most D never
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 following questions from 50 to 59.
(4)Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they have a major disadvantage They usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few
Question 50: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Gestures B Signs and signals C. Speech D. Communication Question 51: What does the author say about speech?
A. It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors B. It is the most advanced form of communication C. It is necessary for communication to occur D It is the only true form of communication Question 52: According to the passage, what is a signal?
A. A form of communication that interrupts the environment B. The most difficult form of communication to describe
C A form of communication which may be used across long distances D. The form of communication most related to cultural perception
Question 53: The phrase “ impinge upon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A. prohibit B intrude C. vary D. improve Question 54: The word “it” in paragraph refers to _
A. way B environment C. function D signal Question 55: The word “ potential” in paragraph could be replaced by
A. advanced B. possibility C organization D. signal Question 56: The word “intricate” in paragraph could best be replaced by
A inefficient B. complicated C. historical D. uncertain Question 57: Applauding was cited as an example of
A a signal B. a sign C. a gesture D. a symbol
Question 58: Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented?
A. Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, and symbols B. Because people wanted to communicate across long distances
C. Because people believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete D Because people wanted new forms of communication
Question 59: It may be concluded from this passage that _ A. only some cultures have signs, signals, and symbols
B signs, signals, symbols, and gestures are forms of communication C symbols are very easy to define and interrupt
D. waving and handshaking are not related to culture
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 following questions from 60 to 64.
Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge
(5)much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern—day whales The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaur and tyrannosaurus rex, reached 80 to 90 feet in length Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken
Scientists still not know what caused dinosaur to disappear One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive
Question 60: What is the best title for this passage?
A The Domination of the Land B The Metabolism of Dinosaurs C Earth’s Largest Reptiles D The History of Earth
Question 61: It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about
A 200 million years B 135 million years C 80 million years D 65 million years Question 62 : The author uses the phrase “never to reemerge” to indicate that the dinosaurs
A became extinct B went into hiding C never died out D lost their way Question 63: According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?
A It made them the largest creatures ever on earth B It varied quite greatly C It guaranteed their survival D It was rather uniform Question 64: Which of the following can be inferred about mammals and birds
A Most have either fur or feathers over their bodies B They preceded the dinosaurs C They were too large to hibernate D They could not survive the chilly temperatures
II PHẦN TỰ LUẬN ( điểm)
A Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it.
Question 1: It's the first time I've been to a flower shop
→ I haven’t Question 2: No one in this class is as tall as Jimmy
→ Jimmy is Question 3: He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired
In spite of………
Question 4: We will repaint the house soon
→ The house _ Question 5: If you don’t rest yourself, you really will be ill
> Unless.
B Write a paragraph about your hobby You should write at least 80 words.
(6)……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… Phần 2: Tự luận: (2 điểm)
A. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it.( 0,1 X = 0,5)
Question 1:I haven’t been to a flower shop before. Question 2: Jimmy is the tallest in the class
Question 3: In spite of being tired, he couldn’t sleep.
Question 4: The house will be repainted soon.
Question 5: Unless you rest yourself, you really will be ill.
B Writing ( 1,5)
Giám khảo tự định dựa yêu cầu sau
- Đáp ứng cấu trúc đoạn văn (Topic sentence, supporting ideas, concluding sentence): điểm tối đa 0,5 điểm
- Đáp ứng yêu cầu nội dung đề: điểm tối đa 0,5 điểm
- Sử dụng linh hoạt xác số cấu trúc ngữ pháp, sử dựng vốn từ vựng phong phú, văn viết trôi chảy, mạch lạc, đáp ứng độ dài theo yêu cầu đề: điểm tối đa 0,5 điểm - Sai lỗi cấu trúc ngữ pháp, từ vựng không trừ điểm