A39 PHẦN I: LISTENING A. Nghe đoạn văn sau đó chọn True (T) or False (F) ……. 1. Almost every American offers gifts to their friends or relatives. ……. 2. In the United States, gift- givers need not follow any rules ……… 3. Americans often bring a gift of money to a funeral. ………4. A gift of money given to low- income elderly pensioners is not acceptable. …… 5. A gift voucher to a popular store is often appreciated in the United states. B. Nghe lại phần đầu của đoạn văn và hãy chọn câu trả lời bên dưới bằng cách khoanh tròn: Emily Post was an American writer who became famous for her book on correct (1) _____ for social behaviors in the United States. Everyone (2) ________ at some time or another, and Ms. Post explain what to do in each situation. Whether the occasion is a (3) _________ party for a friend, relative, or (4) _______, there are some basic rules the (5) ____ and receiver should follow. (6) _______ can be a wonderful gift to both men and women. For occasions such as (7) _______and dinner parties, flowers are often (8) _____. Bringing the flower in a vase save the host or (9) ________ the trouble of running off to find a vase for the (10) ______ flowers. A plant is another choice if the receiver is a man. 1. a. attitude b. education c. element d. etiquette 2. a. gives gifts b. gift gives c. gift- givers d. givers gift 3. a. birthday b. holiday c. Thursday d. Sunday 4. a. worker b. working c. cooking d. coworker 5. a. gives gift b. gift gives c. gift- giver d. givers gift 6. a. Candies b. Chocolates c. Flowers d. Books 7. a. wedding days b. funerals c. birthdays d. anniversaries 8. a. requested b. asked c. required d. said 9. a. father b. hostess c. guest d. friend 10. a. fresh- cut b. freshman c. fresh air d. refresh PHẦN 2: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A. Chọn một từ/cụm từ thích hợp cho mỗi chỗ trống trong những câu sau. 1. Wild animals are …… almost everywhere a. serious threatened b. seriously threatened c. seriously threaten d. serious threaten 2. Hoi An is famous……… its old streets a. for b. of c. to d. about 3 Since they aren’t answering their telephone, they ………………… left a. must have b. should have c. need have d. can have 4. I’m afraid I have to leave ……. A few days time. a. in b. after c. on d. at 5. Traveling to Paris …………… air is quicker than driving a. by b. on c. over d. through 6. Four people were seriously … in an accident on the motorway a. injured b. damaged c. spoiled d. wounded 7. She warned me ………… a. to not do it b. not to do it c. I should do it d. about to do it 8………………his advice, I would never have got a job a. Except b. Apart from c. But for d. As for 1 9. Everybody in the world ………………… to lead a happy life. a. want b. is wanting c. wants d. are wanting 10. The young girl ………………… has been busy cutting the grass in the garden all day. s. the next door b. lives next door c. next door d. at next door 11. The children ………………… either their parents or their aunts before they left Paris. a. didn’t meetb. hadn’t met c. hasn’t met d. haven’t met 12. Nobody, not ………………… his father, could persuade Tam to go and see the dentist. a. only b. even c. just d. also 13. Digital clocks, however precise, ………………… because the earth’s rotation changes slightly over the year. a. they can not be perfectly accurate b. not perfectly accurate c. can not perfectly accurate d. not be perfectly accurate 14. ………………… the wet weather, the football match went ahead. a. Although b. Owing c. However d. In spite of 15. Would you be ………………… to hold the door open? a. too kind b. kind enough c. as kind d. so kind 16. Cut the cake into six ………………… pieces. a. same b. like c. alike d. equal 17. The country’s annual ………………… of tea has increased every year since 1992. a. produce b. growth c. outcome d. production 18. She has changed so much that ………………… anyone recognized her. a. almost b. hardly c. not d. nearly 19. The technological and economic changes of the 19 th century had a marked …………………… on workers a. cause b. effect c. impact d. consequence 20. It has been …………………… that the annual medical cost for many illnesses connected to smoking is between 20 to 35 million pounds. a. expected b. estimated c. believed d. anticipated 21. Peter …………………………… 9 films and I think his latest is the best. a. made b. had made c. has made d. was making 22. That wasn’t a true story. I just ……………………………… it up. a. did b. made c. got d. put 23. The prince ……………………………… into a frog by an evil magician. a. turned b. was turned c. was turning d. had been turning 24. “If I were you, I would go to the doctor,” Peter said to Mary. a. Peter told Mary to become a doctor. b. Peter told Mary that he would go to the doctor. c. Peter advised Mary not to go to he doctor. d. Peter advised Mary to go to the doctor. 25. Nerve cells, or neurons, …………………………in human body. a. the most complex the cells are b. are the most complex cells c. the most complex cells are d. most are the complex cells. 26. Children! It’s time you ……………………. Away those toys a. to tidy b. tidy c. tidied d. should tidy 27. My boss is busy just now. I think he will need ………… time to answer your letter. a. little b. a little c. lots of d. plenty of 28. Tony is my uncle’s son. He is my………. a. nephew b. half-brother c. cousin d. relativity 2 The Costworlds is an areas of great (0)… in England. It has a number of… (1)… villages and small towns with lovely old buildings that have remained (2)…since the area was a major(3)…centre several centuries ago. The countryside in the area is (4)…and most of the buildings there are made from an (5)…type of light stone that is particular to the Cotswolds. In the summer, the Cotswolds can get rather (6)…but it is always possible to find pretty places that do not have the (7)… of the more well – known villages and towns. There is no(8)… of pleasant hotels and(9)…inns for visitors to stay in and the Cotswolds area ia an excenlent place for an(10)…weekend or longer trip. 29. The new perfume smells ………… , doesn’t it? a. dry b. nicely c. sweetly d. nice 30. I want to get a better ………… to earn more money. a. employment b. work c. employ d. job B. Hoàn thành mỗi câu sau với dạng thích hợp của từ trong ngoặc bằng cách viết dạng từ thích hợp đáo vào phần trả lời. 1. This volcano is dead; it has been ………………… for more than a century.(ACT) 2. There’s a serious …………………… of food in the disaster area. (SHORT) 3. He’s the only child in his family and hardly enjoys ……………… (BROTHER) 4. Nobody is happy with their ……………………… explanations they gave for the failure. (CONVINCE) 5. Our country is one of the ………………… countries. (DEVELOP) 6. “bye-bye” is a more…………………… word than “Goodbye”.(FORM) 7. Tests are often carried out to detect genetic ……………… before birth. (NORMAL) 8. It’s very …………………………… of you to bring your umbrella today. (SENCE) 9. Many pupils at ………………………… school have already chosen a career. (SECOND) 10. The Result is impossible to predict with any degree of …………………… (CERTAIN) C. Đọc đoạn văn sau đây và chohình thức đúng của động từ trong ngoặc: Smoking (1)… (cause) lung cancer. Lung cancer is the number one cancer among men. Ninety percent of the people who (2)…(get) lung cancer (3)…(die).smokers have six times as much cancer of mouth, tongue and throat as nonsmokers. Smoking (4)…(give) people breathing problem. It also (5)… (harm) the stomach. Smoking causes one million yearly deaths in the world every year. Throughout the world, women (6)… (live)… longer. Why? Because men(7)… (smoke) more. All of these facts from research (8)… (show) that smoking is bad. So why people (9)… (smoke)? Young people start smoking everyone else (10)… (smoke). They feel grown up and independent. D. Cho dạng đúng của từ trong đoạn văn sau nay Example: 0. beautiful beauty 0. BEAUTIFUL 1. DELIGHT 2 CHANGE 3. COMMERCE 4. CHARM 5. ATTRACT 6. CROWD 7. FAMOUS 8. SHORT 9. TRADITION 10. ENJOY E. Mỗi dòng được đánh số trong đoạn văn sau đây dều có một lỗi sai, hảy đọc đoạn và chữa lại cho đúng Example: line1. vary variety 3 Line 1………… Line 2…………… Line 3……………. Line 4 ……………. Line 5……………. Line 6…………. Line 7…………. Line 8………… Line 10……… Line 11 PHẦN 3: READING A. Chọn một từ /cụm từ thích hợp cho mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn dưới đây. Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease , and breathing problems. Worldwide , about three million people die every year because of smoking – that ‘s about one (1) …………………… every ten seconds! In fact, smoking is the (2) …………………… of almost 20 percent of all deaths in the developed countries of the world. Smoking doesn’t just (3) …………………… the smoker, it hurts other people, too. When a pregnant (4) …………………… smokes, she is hurting her developing (5) …………………… when a man (6) …………………… at home , his wife and children are also breathing in smoke and can become sick. Even though most people understand the (7) …………………… effects of smoking, they continue to smoke. The (8) …………………… of women and teenagers who smoke is increasing. Cigarette companies make advertisements that (9) …………………… these groups of people so that they (10) …………………… to buy cigarettes. 1. A. death B. end C. loss D. decrease 2. A. origin B. reason C. cause D. basis 3. A. injure B. danger C. destroy D. hurt 4. A. child B. man C. woman D. wife 5. A. baby B. children C. love D. youth 6. A. relax B. enjoy C. cigarettes D. smokes 7. A. beneficial B. harmful C. harmed D. profitable 8. A. number B. amount C. quantity D. total 9. A. interest B. concern C. matter D. worry 10. A. retain B. maintain C. continue D. preserve B. Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng ( A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ câu Upon the creation of the United State, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens would be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education. It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the progress of that democracy and is the catalyst for future progress. This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance. In this new Information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity, a precursor of potential success and a driving force of chance. It is importance to recognize, however, that we approach education today differently than in the past, partly because the kinds of jobs people had didn’t require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the workforce today. In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as professional, 20 percent as skilled; and 60 percent as 4 People collect a large vary of objects stamps, postcards, dolls. Some people collect objects which are connected with history events or with fame people. But one of the strangest collection is that of eggcups. Kevin Murphy of Bradforrd in Yourshire have 10.000 of them. Not surprise, his favourite eggcup is one in the shape of a type Yorshireman. Kevin’s hobby begin seven years ago, after he loan an elephant eggcup to a granddaughter who took such a like to it she insisted on keeping it. Kevin saw a few eggcups he liked on sell in a local shop, and started collecting them. Other like Kevin’s eggcups too. “I have just bought a replace for one of my favourites, which mystery disappeared last week”, he said unskilled. Today, our world has changed. The proportion of unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while jobs now account for at least 60 percent of the workforce. Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout a lifetime. 1. Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of chance because A. without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far. B. the government of the United States wants to drive social changes in their own ways. C. education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce. D. any American citizen who wants to changes his driving licence must be very well-educated. 2. The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the US between 1950s and now. A. has remained the same B. has changed dramatically C. has been reversed D. has changed slightly 3. The phrase “enlightened individuals” in the first sentence most likely means “people who ” A. always appear brilliant-looking in public B. have often been well-exposed to light C. have acquired an adequate level of education D. bring light to anywhere they go 4. In order to become a good American citizen today, in the author’s point of view, any individual must A. know well all his/her rights and be ready to grasp his/her opportunity of success in life B. study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems even since their creation C. understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skills D. move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma 5. Which of the following titles would be best for the passage? A. Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States. B. The Significant Role of Education in American Citizens’ Careers C. Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions D. Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America C. Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống bằng một từ thích hơp để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau. Last week I (1) ………………… walking home after playing tennis when it (2) ………………… raining very heavily. “Oh, no. I will get (3) ………………… before I reach home”. I thought “I wish I had remembered to (4) ………………… my raincoat.” But unfortunately I had left (5) ………………… at home. “How stupid of (6) …………………! I am always getting to bring it (7) ………………… me.” Luckily just then a friend of (8) ………………… passed in her car and offered me a lift. “Are you going home?” She asked me, “or do you (9) ………………… to go for a drink?” “I think I’d rather (10) ………………… took me home.” I said. PHẦN 4: WRITING A. Viết lại các câu sao cho nghĩa của chúng vẫn không thay đổi. Mỗi câu viết lại được bắt đầu bằng những từ cho sẵn ở bên dưới. 1. It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times. - He is known ……………………………………………………………………………… 2. “I hate to be criticized by non-professionals,” the film star said. - The film star objected ………………………………………………………………………… 3. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. - Much to ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5 4. I regret not paying much attention to the lecture. - I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Perhaps I didn’t get a better job because I didn’t study hard enough. - I might ……………………………………………………………………………………… . 6. Please don’t mention it again. - I’d rather …………………………………………………………………………………… 7. Ms. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago. - Ms. Quyen has ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. We haven’t visited the museum before. - This is ………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. It will be impossible to avoid pollution if we don’t find other fuels. - We can’t ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10. People say that nuclear energy had caused lots of problems. - Nuclear energy is supposed ………………………………………………………………… B. Dùng các từ, cụm từ dưới đây để hoàn chỉnh một bức thư và viết vào giấy thi. Thí sinh có thể thực hiện những biến đổi cần thiết nhưng không được bỏ bất kỳ từ nào đã cho. Dear Mary, 1. Thank you/ much/ your letter/ arrive/ few days ago. - 2. It/ be lovely/ hear/ you. - 3. I/ be sorry/ I not write/ such/ long time/ but I/ be/ very busy. - 4. As you know/ we buy/ new house/ May. - 5. It/ be/ very bad condition/ and it need/ a lot/ work. - 6. We finish/ most/ it now/ and it look/ very nice. - 7. John and I/ decide/ give/ house – warming party/ October 2 nd . - 8. You thinks/ you/ able/ come? - 9. Please give me/ ring/ let/ know/ you/ make it. - 10. I/ really/ look forward/ see you again. - Love Bob C. Viết một đoạn văn khoảng 150 từ trong tờ trả lời về một trong hai đề sau: 1. Why is it important to protect our environment? What should we do to contribute to this task? 2. How important is English to you? What should you do to improve your English? THE END. 6 . the catalyst for future progress. This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance. In this new Information Era and international. dưới đây để hoàn chỉnh một bức thư và viết vào giấy thi. Thí sinh có thể thực hiện những biến đổi cần thi t nhưng không được bỏ bất kỳ từ nào đã cho. Dear