Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage.. 15 pts We often assume the best way to 1__________ to a decision is to spend ages taking into account a lot[r]
(1)KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO 1O TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014, KHÓA NGÀY 21/06/2013 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ SỐ Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, c or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) – “ stay with Vietnamese friends in the college dormitory?” – “Sorry, but I disagree with you, Ben There’s no chance to practice speaking English then.” A I think B How can we C What about D Why don’t we The Lunar New Year normally comes _ late January or early February A at B in C on D since Lan walks past the boutique everyday _ her way to school A through B at C on D from Auld Lang Syne is a song _ is sung on New Year’s Eve A it B whose C when D that After an hour walking between the green paddy _ , we finally reached the village entrance A field B courts C yards D places Areas in the countryside can _ some rain during the day A reach B wish C expect D turn We shouldn’t bad to the environment A nothing B anything C everyone D someone television, people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs A Though B Because C Therefore D Thanks to The Internet is now _ not only in cities, but also in the countryside A careful B available C helpless D interested 10 – “Could you me a favor, please?” – “ ” A Let me help you B Yes, go ahead! C No, Thanks I’m fine D Sure What can I for you? II Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, c or D) that needs correcting (0,5 pt) 11 My uncle (A) doesn’t care how much does the car cost (B) ; he is buying (C) it anyway (D) 12 Stop making (A) so much noise or (B) the neighbors will (C) get angrily (D) III Choose the word (A, B, c or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (l,5pts) DeThi.edu.vn (2) Many countries in Asia, such as Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, are very (13) to the Pacific Rim which is (14) _ as the “Ring of Fire” These countries are affected by more earthquakes and volcanoes than anywhere else in the world People in these countries may (15) ‘landslides, liquid rock, ash and tidal waves as a result In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo (16) _ the Philippines erupted Despite scientist’s advance warning of the (17) , hundreds of people were killed The area around the volcano was badly damaged Flows of very hot ash and liquid rock forced people to run away from the area They were not able to go back (18) _ several months afterwards 13 A close B similar C used D pleasant 14 A know B knew C known D knowing 15 A experience B enjoy C take D discover 16 A at B in C on D from 17 A tornado B storm C eruption D earthquake 18 A since B on C before D until IV Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False (1.0 pt) It might sound strange to you but these are some important rules If you want to pass examinations, then study grammar However, if you want to become fluent in English, try to learn English without studying too much grammar because that will only slow you down and confuse you You will think about the rules when creating sentences instead of speaking naturally like a native speaker Some native speakers not know so many grammar rules as non-native students Everyone can speak at least one language whether they are intelligent, or lack some brain power This could be achieved by being surrounded by that language at all times You may notice that there are also some people who study abroad and learn very little That is because they go to an English speaking school, but find friends from their own country and don’t practice English Some others can speak English well because they live in an English speaking environment Therefore, why don’t you surround yourself with English? Make rules with some friends that you will only speak English when meeting up for a coffee, for example You can also carry around an iPod and listen to English as much as possible 19 You don’t need to study too much grammar to be fluent in English 20 You need to be quite intelligent to study a language well 21 Living in an English speaking environment, people will learn the language better 22 An iPod may be useful for you to improve your listening skill V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pt) 23 There have been many in the field of telecommunications DeThi.edu.vn (3) (innovate) 24 I love her voice She always speaks to me (soft) 25 Mr Brown is a famous _ in the town, (environmental) 26 Banh Chung is a kind of rice cake, (stick) 27 Everyone loves him because he is _ to others, (help) 28 It’s not easy to all new words you come across when reading (memory) VI Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences (1.0 pt) 29 He would be healthier, if he so much, (not, smoke) 30 Road users _ by law to wear quality safety helmets, (force) 31 Please wait right here until Katie _ back, (come) 32 His daughter is keeii on _ with Barbie dolls, (play) VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it ( 2.0 pt) 33 The weather is fine, but Thu is still bringing a raincoat with her → Although 34 “Do your homework, son”, said the mother → The mother told _ 35 No other members in the class are as tall as Lucie → Lucie is the _ 36 When was the last time you watched an action movie? → When did _ KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014 ĐỀ SÔ Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Môn Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I Choose the correct answerto fill in the blank (20 pts) The greyback beetle is a _ threat to sugar-cane crops throughout the world A serious B strict C harmful D disadvantaged John tried to remember his aunt’s address, but it had completely _ out of his mind A flew B pushed C gone D left Charles Dickens use of his unhappy childhood in his novels A made B took C put D had Mother Teresa, who was born in Albania, became a nun A aging B at the age of C of the age D at aged Though he house looked quite new and in good condition, there was a carpet on the stairs DeThi.edu.vn (4) A brand-new B laid-out C done-up D worn-out I’m looking forward _ my aunt in New York for a couple of weeks A to visit B to visiting C visiting D to the visit The most impressive profile to the editors belonged to a ninety-year- old lady A which was sent B sending C that was sent D having sent We had to contend _ some difficult driving conditions in Lapland A on B for C to D with After retiring, I decided to A go over B get at C take up D come up with 10 Let’s _ a glass and drink to the happy couple! A raise B tinkle C toast D cheer 11 I have stored up so many memories over the years Each picture is with one incident in my life A combined B faced C associated D coincided 12 Please don’t talk about that day – I want to _ it all behind me A put B make C drop D leave 13 Don’t add too much water the yeast It’ll be spoiled A for B to C in D with 14 Earthquakes sometimes come so soon _ A one and another B one after another C one after the others D one or another 15 I hope that the crisis will _ out the best in our team A get B try C make D bring 16 If you the speed limit, you will be fined A pass B overtake C spoil D break 17 its rigid home on its back, the land tortoise is well protected from predators A Having carried B It carries C Carrying D To carry 18 I’d rather _ television, the programs seem to get worse A read than watch B read to watch C reading to watching D reading than watching 19 Mark often attempts to escape _ whenever he breaks traffic regulations A having been fined B to have been fined C to be fined D being fined 20 If I had remembered the window, the thief would not have got in A to close B closing C to have closed D having closed 21 It goes without that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on this project A telling B saying C mentioning D wondering DeThi.edu.vn (5) 22 The Boston Marathon _ every April on Patriot’s Day attracts thousands of runners and tourists A is held B was held C held D holding 23 _ that you can get some kind of grant for your studies A There are little chances B The chances are few C The chance is little D There is little chance 24. _ we would have lost the game A Had it not been for Mike’s support B Were Mike not to support us C If Mike didn’t support us D Without Mike’s support us 25 Some people find it _ to draw mind maps when they are studying than to take traditional notes A so useful B most useful C quite useful D more useful 26 _ this workshop, you will know how to analyse large amounts of numerical data A Completed B You have completed C Being completed D On completing 27 – Are you going to the volleyball match? - A You bet! B I C Yes, please D That’s alright 28 Have you ever experienced your mind _ blank during an exam? A going B go C C to go D gone 29 I could not put it down until I finished it A The article was such interesting that B It was so interesting article C So interesting the article was that D Such was an interesting article that 30 If we had speculated how difficult the situation would be, things _ different now A would have been B will be C are D would be 31 all the shareholders, I would like to express our great thanks to you A In view of B On behalf of C With respect to D In advance of 32 We heard the sound of three military aircraft hovering above our heads A humming B melodious C deafening D dull 33 - _ ? – I am a press photographer A What’s job B How you C What are you doing D How you earn a living 34 She is said in all the assignments before the deadlines A to have handed B to handed C handing that D she has handed DeThi.edu.vn (6) 35 It is required that every student _ basic knowledge of the nation’s history and geography A masters B master C should be mastered D is mastering 36 The research project done into the history of our school was supposed _ in English A written to B write C writing D to be written 37 Get one more copy of the page you need it later for reviewing A so that B while C and D in case 38 These athletes, _ have been interviewed on TV a few times, are quite popular in town A in B case C who D whose 39 It’s highly likely that the orchestra two performances this week A are going to give B will give C have given D gives 40 , Barbara can sing out the notes clearly and accurately A Though she was a young infant B Young infant as she is C She is a young infant D Though a young infant II Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage (15 pts) Psychologists have (1) known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental well-being In addition, a recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (2) _ our lives The scientists analyzed data from a decade-long survey called the Australian Longitudinal Study of Aging, which was initiated in 1992 It concentrated (3) the social environment, general health, lifestyle and age of death of 1,477 persons older than 70 years Study participants were asked how much personal and telephone (4) they had with friends, children, relatives and acquaintances Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increase life (5) to a far greater (6) _ than, say, frequent contact with children and other relatives This benefit held true even after these friends had moved away to another city and was (7) _ of factors such as socioeconomic status, health and way of life What (8) _ has this effect on longevity? Apparently, scientists posit, it is not (9) _ the mutual buoying of spirits that occurs among associates What is more important is that the support (10) _ and received by friends is voluntary and pleasurable and not just the result of a (11) _ of study or convention In (12) to our families, we were able to choose our friends According to the Australian scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to whom one is important has a (13) effect on physical and mental health Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that are (14) _ to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur less frequently It is speculated that in times of DeThi.edu.vn (7) hardship, our support networks can raise our (15) and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges A once B long C yet D soon A prolong B lengthen C stretch D expand A in B with C on D in A link B number C relationship D contact A expectation B length C expectancy D age A, level B extent C degree D amount A aware B conscious C independent D full A exactly B casually C luckily D finally A merely B completely C totally D readily 10 A made B taken C given D enjoyed 11 A hint B piece C fraction D sense 12 A reference B recognition C contrast D answer 13 A positive B pleased C satisfactory D keen 14 A poisonous B beneficial C complicated D damaging 15 A manners B moods C natures D characteristics III Identify the mistake in each sentence (5 pts) A (A) million of (B) tourists from all over (C) the world visit (D) New York every year The roles of people in society (A) have changed, and so are (B) the rules of (C) conduct in certain (D) situations It (A) should not be assumed (B) that lower (C) the price, the happier the buyer (D) Measles have (A) not yet (B) been eradicated because of controversially (C) concerning (D) immunization The rings of (A) Saturn are too (B) distant to be (C) seen from earth (D) without a telescope Paper was expensive (A) during the Middle Ages (B) that it had to be (C) used sparingly (D) It is obvious (A) that the (B) choice of restaurant for the anniversary’s (C) meal is entirely your (D) He mustn’t (A) have made the presentation because (B) he was not a (C) senior member of the (D) staff Never before (A) have I seen (B) the children who (C) are so well-behaving (D) and encouraging 10 Football (A) fans in their thousands (B) are queuing in line (C) outside the stadium for (D) tickets IV Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions (10 pts) DeThi.edu.vn (8) The development of so-called keyhole surgery means that the surgeon’s knife may soon disappear altogether as it is replaced by miniature cameras, microscopic scissors and staplers Instead of making long cuts in the patient’s body, surgeons look at the site through an “endoscope”, or operating telescope This is passed into the body through a small hole that will barely leave a scar As long as the operation is carried out skilfully by an experienced surgeon, keyhole surgery damages the patient far less than a conventional operation “Minimal access surgery is a real breakthrough,” says Alf Cuschieri, a leading endoscopic surgeon “I wish we’d developed it years ago Not only does it reduce the trauma to the patient – it also means that we no longer have to make major incisions to perform major operations.” The viewing technology that allows doctors to see what is happening deep inside the human body has been borrowed from the aerospace industry Although in the 1960s flexible scopes were developed by technicians in order to check engine interiors without them having to be taken apart, today’s endoscopes are not just simple tubes you can see through; they are equipped with very small television cameras An image of the operation – magnified eight times – is transmitted by the camera onto a strategically placed TV screen Doctors and nurses needn’t crowd round to look into the wound Instead, they keep their eyes on the screen with straight backs and plenty of elbow room As surgeons cannot work in the dark, light is beamed into the area of the body being operated on through optical fibres – strands of special glass, each as thin as a human hair, through which light travels Keyhole surgeons hope that miniaturization will make it possible for patients to have their operations performed by robots small enough to crawl through the patient’s body Despite the fact that, until now, even the smallest robots have been too large to be exploited in endoscopic surgery, in Massachusetts the Institute of Technology’s Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory is working on eversmaller miniature and microrobots These robots could be used for filming, taking biopsy specimens or on-the-spot analysis One of the most exciting future developments involves telesurgery, where doctors will operate by remote control This means that a patient can be operated on by two surgeons who are hundreds of kilometresaway from each other – and from the patient Some believe that such techniques will have been perfected in the next ten years or so What is the main topic of the passage? A How to operate an endoscope B Different uses of optical fibres C Robots used in medicine in the future D How surgery can benefit from new technology DeThi.edu.vn (9) Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? A Miniature camera B Stapler C Endoscope D A human hair What does the word “conventional” mean? A early B small C traditional D convenient According to the passage, which statement is true? A Keyhole surgery cannot be used in major operations B Keyhole surgeons have to keep straight backs and should not enjoy plenty of elbowroom C The smallest robots have long been exploited in endoscopic surgery D The viewing technology that endoscopic doctors are making use of has been borrowed from the aerospace industry According to the passage, Alf Cuschieri A is the father of keyhole surgery B wished that endoscopic surgery had been developed earlier C is a leading technician in telesurgery D is experimenting with microrobots operated by remote control What was the main use of flexible scopes in the 1960s? A to check the inside of an engine B to see what is happening deep inside the human body C to film, take biopsy specimens or on-the-spot analysis D to transmit images onto a strategically placed TV screen Compared to the original image, how large is the image ofthe operation transmitted by the camera onto a strategically placed TV screen? A eight times reduced B eight times enlarged C the same D as many times at will Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about optical fibres? A they are strands of special glass B they are equipped with television cameras C they are as thin as a human hair D they can carry light into an area of the body Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED as one of the advantages of keyhole surgery? A rarely leaving a scar B making smaller incisions to perform major operations C allowing surgeons to work in the dark D damaging the patient far less 10 What can we expect for future surgery? A Surgery will be carried out by microrobots only B Two patients can be operated at the same time C The surgeon can operate on a patient from a distance D Keyhole surgery will become successful DeThi.edu.vn (10) V Supply the appropriate forms of words in the brackets (15 pts) Foreign language learning is _ an issue that has attracted a lot of attention (ARGUE) Expenditure on wildlife protection has been cut to an _ minimum due to the economic crisis (REDUCE) Besides traditional courses and discussions, our teachers may sometimes conduct online (TUTOR) The destruction caused by Alzheimer’s disease has been likened to the _ of a harddrive, beginning with the mostrecent files and working backward (ERASE) The strikers of our home team played _ well during the last match We scored four goals (STAND) The of the Roman fortifications was one of their prides during the war (VULNERABLE) He insisted that his project be _ by the Council thought it was costly and impractical (PRIOR) Though she tried to keep calm, I noticed some in her voice (URGE) Compared to foreign universities, Vietnamese universities are still _ to meet a great number of students (EQUIP) 10 Michael Jackson’s first two music videos were _ effort with the Hollywood director John Landis (JOIN) 11 I am afraid that you have been about the schedule The key speech will be on Friday, nottoday (INFORM) 12 _ as Joe is, he is quite reliable and trustworthy (EXPERIENCE) 13 Unicorns and dragons are just Asian and legendary animals (IMAGINE) 14 A popular type of vaccine contains living that have been causedharmless (ORGANIC) 15 The suspect was questioned why there was no in his diary that day (ENTER) VI Supply eachblank with one.suitable word (15 pts) For millions of people, the Internet has opened (1) a new whole world From their personal computers they are ordering books, (2) _ greeting cards and finding out about literally anything on Earth For students it is invaluable for homework, for (3) _ it makes planning and booking astonishingly easy, while for many others it is a great way of keeping in (4) _ with family and friends or, indeed, making new friends It is, in short, a wonderful resource for obtaining information, getting things(5) ’ and communicating with others And yet DeThi.edu.vn (11) it is also creating one of the (6) _ – growing social problems of our time: Internet (7) A recent study involving Internet users from all over the world found that 50 percent of them claimed to be addicted, spending an (8) of over 60 hours per week on-line Some of these reported routinely logging (9) _ as soon as they arrived home from work, university or school, often remaining on-line (10) the smallest hours “Sometimes I am feeling absolutely exhausted, dying to go to bed? said one respondent, “but then I think to (11) _ I’ll just try one more page, it might be really good And then I think the same about the next page And the next And so on.” The study showed no (12) in the rate of addiction between men and women and revealed that many heavy users simply lost (13) _ of time In extreme cases, they began to neglect themselves, their families and their friends, apparently preferring the company of their computer to (14) of the other people They were found to be more (15) _ to be depressed than moderate users VII Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning (20 pts) It’s up to you to decide the way you want to live your life (DEPENDS) → How _ You’ve got to accept that you are too old for that sort of activity (GROWN) → It’s time you So proud was Nina of her culinary skills that everybody felt irritated (PRIDE) →Nina Only a week later did we realize what had happened (FOLLOWING) → It wasn’t _ I have never seen a dancer as talented as Helena (FAR) → Helena is I didn’t know who painted this, but he was a genius (ARTIST) → Whoever the _ Bad salary is usually the reason for the workers? threat to the strike (ACCOUNT) → The workers usually go _ If only I had told the star how much I enjoyed meeting him (PLEASURE) → I regret The young girlstopped working though the salary was very high (GAVE) → No matter how 10 After he had sent me the note, he left the town forever (GOOD) → Having KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG DeThi.edu.vn (12) NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015, KHÓA NGÀY 21/06/2014 ĐỀ SỐ Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, c or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) “Do you like watching the news Thang?” – _ It’s very informative.” A Yes, I B Not really C No, I don’t D Quite the opposite Plastic bags seem good for carrying things people carelessly throw them away after use A Because B However C Although D Therefore An anthem is a song which is sung _ special occasions A of B at C on D in It was the world’s _ volcanic eruption in more than 50 years A large B larger C the largest D largest The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100 countries _ the world A on B at C around D above In the afternoon, when Tam his homework, he helps Brown on the farm A takes B completes C does D makes Bao said , “I am so _ of having been a Dien Bien Phu soldier.” A interested B excited C proud D keen They go fishing offshore if they had a bigger boat A can B may C could D will “To the _ me to love this country.” A person teaches B man that teach C one who teaches D who teaching 10 “ ” – “But Grandma, the forecast says it’ll be sunny.” A Remember the new words by heart B Let’s eat out C Let me go shopping D Don’t forget to bring along a raincoat II Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (0,5 pt) DeThi.edu.vn (13) 11 Plastic is make (A) from natural gases and petroleum (B) – a thick (C) oil that people remove from (D) the earth 12 The festival was an (A) opportunity to tighten (B) solidarity and friendly (C) to make a better society (D) III Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1,5 pts) If you ask me about the person who has the most influence on my life, I must (13) _ you it is my father You ask me what I think about my father Great! great! My father is the best person in the world Do you know what I (14) _ ? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family (15) _ by all his friends His great sense of humor (16) _ him from others To his colleagues, he is a (17) _ a father I love him so much Happy him as a friend, an advisor, and (18) _ man who is always helpful and creative in his job In a word, my father’s terrific! I’m so happy to have Father’s Day, Daddy! 13 A speak B say C tell D talk 14 A suppose B expect C believe D mean 15 A but also B and also C but as well D and neither 16 A amuses B takes C prevents D distinguishes 17 A hard-work B working-hard C hard-working D work-hard 18 A besides B almost C above all D at least IV Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False (1.0 pt) The ao dai, the traditional dress of Vietnamese women, has a long history In the early 17th century, Vietnamese clothing designers made changes to the design of the traditional Chinese costume, creating the primitive forms of the present ao dai This creativity showed Vietnam’s strong sense of independence The ao dai, with different designs and materials, was traditionally worn by both men and women Over the years, despite the coming of western clothing for more convenience in daily activities of modern life, the ao dai has been there to stay Therefore, Vietnamese women go on wearing this unique dress, which is both traditional and fashionable and which conveys our rich culture to the world 19 The ao dai had its start at the beginning of the 17th 20 Vietnamese ao dai and Chinese dresses are exactly the same 21 Both men and women wore the ao dai in Vietnam many years back 22 Although a little inconvenient in modem life, the ao dai is uniquely fashionable V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence ( 1.5 pts) 23 The drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their (refresh) DeThi.edu.vn (14) 24 One of the things that make our country _ is thé East Sea (beauty) 25 The were disappointed that people had spoiled the area (environmental) 26 That industrial country is seeking and exploiting resources to satisfy its demand, (nature) 27 To attend the course, you first need to pass our Vietnamese test, (speaking) 28 The fishing boat was damaged in the storm, (bad) VI Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences (1.0 pt) 29 If the weather _ bad tomorrow, we will not go camping, (be) 30 You should take part in used paper and cans for recycling, (collect) 31 No one _ picnic lunches for us yet (provide) 32 I can also with my friends by means of e-mails, (communicate) VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.( 2.0 pts) 33 It’s a pity I don’t have more time for my hobby → I wish 34 Why don’t you make posters on energy saving? → I suggest that you _ 35 “We are keen on setting out to sea again,” said the fishermen → The fishermen said that _ 36 They began using that computer three months ago.) → That computer has KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015, KHÓA NGÀY 22/06/2014 ĐỀ SỐ Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Môn chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank (20 pts) “I’m sure the Whitleys were involved.” “They have since they know nothing about the business.” A can’t B wouldn’t C shouldn’t D mustn’t “Candy’s an excellent pianist, isn’t she?” “She to win the prize if she plays this well during the competition.” A is due B is bound C is about D is set _, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather A Leaving uncovered B Having left uncovered C Left uncovered D Been left uncovered DeThi.edu.vn (15) His friends offered to _ the next time he was in town so that he wouldn’t have to pay for a Hotel A place him in B put him up C back him up D turn him out Susan became so tired of city life that she decided to buy a piece of land A out of the ordinary B as the crow flies C far and away D in the middle of nowhere The of our cruise includes stops at six ports in three different countries A timetable B intention C itinerary D itemization My mind went when the official asked me my phone number – I couldn’t remember it at all A empty B clear C blank D vacant The life of individuals in developed countries increases dramatically every decade A expectation B exception C exertion D expectancy She believes that ail countries should _ the death penalty as it is inhumane A put down to B catch up on C get down to D away with 10 Although the journey was _ with danger, it turned out to be a reward-ing experience for everyone A fraught B filled C full D littered 11 One way to let off after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise A cloud B tension C steam D sweat 12 I’m amazed that this game ever _ – it is so silly! A took in B caught on C took up D caught by 13 They avoid the usual tourist attractions in favour of places that are off the track A gone B worn C beaten D ridden 14 Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break new _ in the field and possibly lead to a cure A earth B ground C soil D land 15 The _ of the building of the new shopping center are doing everything they can to prevent the project from even starting A advocates B opponents C independents D opposites 16 After three days in the desert, his mind began to play on him A games B jokes C tricks D fun DeThi.edu.vn (16) 17 Finding the gorillas alive had been _ his wildest A past B beneath C beyond D without 18 He has been to supporting his nephews A determined B allowed C compromised D committed 19 She worried about her exam and couldn’t focus on her revision A constantly B practically C decidedly D effectively 20 Different measures have been to help the homeless A made B taken C done D conducted 21 The noisy music the students from their test A distracted B disrupted C dissolve D disqualified 22 Health food is now _ in popularity A growing B raising C getting D flying 23 fire, please break the glass and ring the bell A In case of B During C Because of D With a view to 24 Left-handed children are said to be _ to accidents in the kitchen A prone B clear C subject D bound 25 It was _ of Harry to arrive late and then try to dominate the meeting A common B usual C ordinary D typical 26 During their first date, Jane had nervously peppered the conversation with _ talk A unimportant B tiny C small D trivial 27 The match will be screened on ITV with _ commentary by Andy Gray A lively B live C alive D living 28 The job creation scheme is still in its _ A childhood B babyhood C opening D infancy 29 I am subjected to _ smoking in the office and at home A passive B inactive C involuntary D reluctant 30 Chen advised me to use this remedy in _ as it is extremely potent A restraint B moderation C control D regulation 31 I’m my brother is A nowhere like so ambitious B nothing near as ambitious as C nothing as ambitious than D nowhere near as ambitious as 32 Reports are coming in that a flood has hit a heavily- area in the south of India A crowded B personalised C peopled D populated 33 It was _ a victory that even Smith’s fans couldn’t believe it A such surprising B so surprising C too surprising D surprising 34 I always clean the flat before my mom comes round, but she always finds at least one _ of dust and says it’s filthy DeThi.edu.vn (17) A B gust C speck D blade 35 Everyone _ around the old woman on the floor, but no one offered her any help A crowded B spread C put D 36 I agree there simple solution to this problem A is no B be not C not to be D not being 37 I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you me the whole truth yesterday A could have toldB told C have told D had told 38 As the drug took _ , the patient became quieter A effect B force C influence D action 39 The dawn redwood appears _ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world A was flourished B having to flourish C to have flourished D have flourished 40 His comments _ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case A reflect B bear C give D possess II Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage (15 pts) We often assume the best way to (1) to a decision is to spend ages taking into account a lot of information before we arrive at our conclusion We (2) _ the evidence in the belief that instant decisions are unreliable However, there are arguments for a reassessment of that (3) It may be that (4) our subconscious mind does a better job in a moment than our conscious mind does When Evelyn Harrison, a(n) (5) _ on sculpture, was shown a statue that the J Paul Getty Museum had purchased for $10 million, she (6) out that it was a fake It came (7) _ a shock to the museum Harrison was (8) _ to explain why she had formed that impression, but it was enough to (9) _ doubt on the statue Now most experts have come round to her (10) _ , but now did she (11) the difference between that and the (12) article so quickly? It’s probable that her subconscious mind sorted through information that escaped the (13) of her conscious mind Although we are rarely, (14) _ , aware of our subconscious mind, it can be surprisingly (15) A come B go C reach D make A measure B observe C weigh D give DeThi.edu.vn (18) A outlook B view C proof D support A many a time B from time to time C all the time D the time of the life A scholar B specialist C artist D expert A put B figured C mumbled D blurted A as B with C in D by A incapable B difficult C unable D hard A put B lay C cast D place 10 A place B position C argument D point 11 A make B tell C realize D seek 12 A inimitable B true C actual D real 13 A notice B procession C realization D guard 14 A let alone B in fact C even then D if ever 15 A influential B.-dependent C effective D productive III IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH WENTENCE (5 PTS) Asteroid may be fragments (A) of a planet shattered (B) long ago (C) or from material (D) the nuclei of old comets Between (A) the ages of nine and fifteen, almost (B) all young people undertake (C) a rapid series of (D) physiological changes Ponds are noted (A) for their rich and varied types of (B) plant and animal life, all maintain (C) in a delicate ecological balance (D) The explorers said that (A) they could make (B) the round trip shorter if (C) the weather had not been that bad (D) The Pinebrook Inn has (A) a courtesy bus which (B) runs every thirty minute (G) both to and from (D) the downtown area Most authorities consider both (A) dreaming while (B) sleep and daydreaming to be (C) forms of fantasy (D) Antique auctions (A) are getting more and more (B) popular in the United States because of increasingly (C) public awareness of the value of (D) investing in antiques An X-ray microscope enables (A) a person to see on (B) solid materials such as (C) metal and bone (D) The growth rate (A) of the Pacific Rim countries is twice faster than (B) other comparable (C) areas during (D) the Industrial Revolution 10 Computers have (A) made access (B) to information instantly available (C) just to push (D) a few buttons IV Read the passage and choose the best answers to the question (10 pts) In the early days of the United States, postal charges were paid by the recipient and charges varied with the distance carried In 1825, the United States Congress permitted local postmasters to give letters to mail carriers for home delivery, but DeThi.edu.vn (19) these carriers received no government salary and their entire compensation depended on what they were paid by the recipients of individual letters In 1847 the United States Post Office Department adopted the idea of a postage stamp, which of course simplified the payment for postal service but caused grumbling by those who did not like to prepay Besides, the stamp covered only delivery to the post office and did not include carrying it to a private address In Philadelphia, for example, with a population of 150,000, people still had to go to the post office to get their maiL The confusion and congestion of indiviual citizens looking for their letters was itself enough to discourage use of the mail It is no wonder that, during the years of these cumbersome arrangements, private lettercarrying and express businesses developed Although their activities were only simi-legal, they thrived, and actually advertised that between Boston and Philadelphia theywere a half day speedier than the government mail The government postal service lost volume to private competition and was not able to handle efficiently even the business it had Finally, in 1863, Congress provided that the mail carriers who delivered the mail from the post offices to private addresses should receive a government salary, and that there should be no extra charge for that delivery But this delivery service was at first confinedto cities, and free home delivery became a mark of urbanism As late as 1887, a town had to have 10,000 people to be eligible for free home delivery In 1890, of the 75 million people in the United States, fewer than 20 million had mail delivered free to their doors The rest, nearly three-quarters of the population, still received no mail unless they went to their post office What does the passage mainly discuss? A The increased use of private mail services B The development of a government postal system C A comparison of urban and rural postal services D The history of postage stamps It can be inferred from the first paragraph that in the USA in the early 19th century _ A the recipient had to pay to receive the letters B the recipient paid the same for all kinds of letters C postage stamps for letters came into use D the mail carriers earned a lot of money from the government Which of the following was seen as a disadvantage of the postage stamp? A It had to be purchased by the sender in advance B It increased the cost of mail delivery, C.It was difficult to affix to letters D It was easy to counterfeit Why does the author mention the city of Philadelphia? DeThi.edu.vn (20) A Its postal service was inadequate for its population B It was the site of the first post office in the United States, C It was the largest city in the United States in 1847 D It was commemorated by the first United States postage stamp In the 1950s, A American people were happy with every postal service B people in Philadelphia had their letters delivered free of charge by the government C there was a preference among Americans for private mail services D the American government managed their mail businesses satisfactorily The word “THEY’ refers to A.Boston and Philadelphia B businesses C arrangements D letters The private postal services of the 19th century claimed that they could which of the following better than the government? A Deliver a higher volume of mail B Deliver mail more cheaply C Deliver mail faster D Deliver mail to rural areas In 1863 the United States government began providing which of the following to mail carriers? A A salary B Housing C Transportation D Free postage stamp All of the following statements are true of the American postal service in the second half of the 19th century EXCEPT _ A Delivery service distinguishes cities from the countryside B People paid more to get their letters delivered to their home C Small towns did not provide delivery service D About 55 million people had to get to the post office to receive their mail 10 The word “CONFINED” is closest in meaning to _ A granted B scheduled C limited D recommended V Supply the appropriate forms of words ini the brackets (15 pts) The students were _ to hear that the class had been cancelled (JOY) A sports club has just been established and aims to have a of 500 in the next two years (MEMBER) The spectators booed “when the second goal was (ALLOW) _ we didn’t buy better quality goods from the beginning (REGRET) A fatal _ was made by air traffic control (CALCULATE) Despite having a _ job, she has difficulty making ends meet (PAY) When the lab findings and the research results were _ , an amazing discovery came to light (RELATE) I really believe that it should be a major mistake to _ any drugs that are currently illegal (CRIME) DeThi.edu.vn (21)