Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it by using the word given.. Do not change the form of [r]
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1 Đề số
SECTION A – PHONETICS
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A adventure B future C mature D figure A increase B widespread C death D residential A coughed B weighed C laughed D photographed A realize B teacher C reason D feature
5 A treated B asked C sacred D suggested
II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others A impossibly B especially C naturally D importantly
7 A damage B pollute C defense D erode A recognize B enemy C yesterday D responding A electrician B comfortable C manufacture D accidental 10 A comedy B collection C comical D calculate SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D 11 Hurry up! They’ve only got _ seats left
A a little B a few C a lot of D plenty of
12 The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked on
workers
A cause B effect C impact D consequence 13 Using the computer competently is an important to help one get a good job A reason B aspect C factor D issue 14 The children _ to the zoo
A were enjoyed taken B enjoyed being taken C were enjoyed taking D enjoyed taking
15 I'd rather you _ anyone what I said
A don't tell B won't tell C didn't tell D not to tell 16 We were so late that we had time to catch the train
A nearly B almost C hardly D simply 17 Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table He _ it here last night
(2)A eat/chew B bite/swallow C bite/chew D eat/swallow 19 Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when next
A they met B they to meet C to meet D should they meet 20 Washing machines, dishwashers and vacuum cleaners are _
A working machines B useless machines C sewing machines D labour-saving machines
21 I got up late I’ve spent all day making up the lost time
A on B.to C for D with 22 Both she and her husband are work
A out of B for C on D in 23 Tom is having someone the newspaper to her
A bring B to bring C bringing D who brings 24 They were just us about Anna's new boyfriend
A talking B saying C speaking D telling 25 Your dress is really nice! Who made it for you?
A - Oh It was to the beg B - Oh It was on the beg C - Oh It was of the beg D - Oh It was off the beg
II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it 26 The sick needs to be looked after So money must be spent on hospitals
27 The accident looked seriously at first but nobody was injured
28 All the students are looking forward to spending their free time to enjoy their Tet holiday 29 My family lived in Hue since 1990 to 1996, but we are now living in Sai Gon
30 She left her job soon to devote more time into her family 31 We won't mind your being late Beside, it's hardly your mistake 32 Congratulations! You’ve gained the first prize in the competitions!
33 Her well-known film, that won several awards, was about the life of Lenin
34 Mr Tam, who has a lot teaching skills at junior level, will be joining our school in August 35 You've seen her new car, haven't you? What does it like?
III Fill in the each gap with the most correct forms of the block word on the right
36 They daren’t leave their children for even a moment ATTEND
37 Marry wants to _ her knowledge of the subject BROAD
38 His _ to retire surprised all of the workers DECIDE
39 Some people _ didn't come INVITE
40 It is _ to turn off the lights when it is bright enough ECONOMY
41 My _ opinion is that the students should be doing more work
(3)42 These workers got a bonus because they did their jobs _ EFFECT 43 From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable _ of inventions was
produced VARIOUS
44 She received a lot of _ from her mother COURAGE
45 He doesn‘t agree with the _ that there is life on other
planets BELIEVE
SECTION C – READING
I Read the following passage, and fill in the numbered gaps with the correct options (from A, B, C , D and E below) to make a meaningful reading:
Animals live everywhere (46) _ They burrow in the ground They swim in the sea They fly through the air They creep, they leap, they soar, and they dive A very few - including corals and barnacles -stay in one place (47) _ The biggest animals are whales, which can be 100 feet (30 meters) long The smallest animals can only be seen through a microscope Zoologists (scientists who study animals) have found more than million species of animals (48) _
Several things make animals different from other living things (49) _ Animals eat other living things - plants and other animals - to get energy Animal bodies are made up of more than one cell, unlike bacteria and other life forms with only one cell Cells are the building blocks of living things (50) _
A Unlike plants, animals cannot make their own food
B They think they have discovered only a small portion of all animals on Earth
C Animals also have senses, such as eyes or ears, that tell them what is going on around them
D They roam the land E Animals come in all sizes
II Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word
The Great (51) _ of Giza was built as a (52) _ of Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 BC (53) _ it was built a long time ago, its (54) _ makes it one of the true (55) _ of the world The four (56) _ of the pyramid are put almost exactly on true north, south, east and west
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many interesting lines Further (57) _ study indicates that (58) _ represent a type of line of events-past, present and future Many of the (59) _ have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past
Was this super structure made by ordinary beings or one built by a race (60) _ superior to any known today?
III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D:
Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominent points on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars
(4)signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different
colours as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day- marker patterns – designed of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls
In the past, the job of lighthouse keeper was lonely and difficult, if somewhat romantic
Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monument 61: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the functions of lighthouses?
A To help sailors determine their location B To warn of danger from rocks and reefs
C To notify sailors that bad weather is approaching D To indicate that land is near
62: The word “prominent” is closest in meaning to _
A dangerous B conspicuous C picturesque D famous 63: In the context of this passage, the author uses the term “characteristic” to refer to a _
A period of darkness B person who operates a lighthouse C pattern painted on a lighthouse D distinctive light signal
64: According to the passage, what kind of signal has long periods of light that are regularly broken by two or more periods of darkness?
A Group occulting B Flashing C occulting D Group flashing 65: According to the passage, a catoptric apparatus is one that uses _ A lights of various colors B metal C glass D a radio beacon
66: For which of the following does the author NOT provide a scientific example in the third paragraph?
(5)C A lighthouse with day-marker patterns D A lighthouse that resembles a house on a platform
67: The word “tapering” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A Narrowing B Soaring C Opening D Rotating
68: It can be concluded from the passage that lighthouses with day- marker patterns would most likely be found in areas where _
A the weather is frequently bad
B the structure themselves cannot be easily seen by passing mariners C there are not many lighthouses
D there are a number of lighthouses with similar structures
69: The author implies that, compared to those of the past, contemporary lighthouses _
A employ more powerful lights B require less maintenance C are more difficult to operate D are more romantic
70: There is information in the fourth paragraph to support which of these statements? A There are more lighthouses in the United States now than there were in 1900
B There are more lighthouses in the United States today than in any other single country C There are more functioning lighthouses in the United States today than there are lighthouses preserved as historical monuments
D There were more lighthouses in the United States in 1900 than there are elsewhere in the world today
SECTION D – WRITING
I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one 71 The painters painted his house last week
He 72 Joan eats very little so as not to put on weight
Joan eats very little because ……… 73 Andrew went to the supermarket despite the heavy rain
Although 74 They made him wait for two hours
He was 75 David went home before I arrived
When I arrived, 76 He is determined to campaign for his son’s freedom
He has no ………… 77 I’m always nervous when I take exams
(6)78 We were late because it rained heavily
But for 79 It is not worth asking Ms Hoa to help
There’s no 80 If people drive faster, it is more dangerous
The II Make right sentences using the following suggestions
81 Mike/ offer/ opportunity/ study abroad/ yesterday
82 They/use/change/scene/camera positions/tell/story/, /actors/play/character parts
83 Many species/ plants/ animals/ danger/extinction
84 Plants/animals/sea/,/ however/small/oversized/contribute/biodiversity
85 Nairobi National Park/Kenya’s smallest/park/,/but/you/surprised/large variety/animals/live/there
_THE END
ĐÁP ÁN SECTION A – PHONETICS
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1C; 2A; 3B; 4A; 5B
II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others 6C; 7A; 8D; 9B; 10B
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D
11.B 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.C
16.C 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.D
21.C 22.A 23.A 24.D 25.D
II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
26 needs need 31 Beside Besides
27 seriously serious 32 competitions competition
(7)29 lived Had been living 34 A lot A lot of
30 into to 35 like Look like
III Fill in theeach gap with the most correct forms of the block word on the right
36 unattended 37 broaden 38 decision 39 invited 40 economical
41 personal 42 effectively 43 variety 44 encouragements 45 belief
SECTION C – READING
I Read the following passage, and fill in the numbered gaps with the correct options (from A, B, C , D and E below) to make a meaningful reading:
46 D 47 E 48 B 49 A 50 C
II Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word
51 pyramid 52 tomb 53 Although 54 construction 55 wonders
56 sides 57 scientific 58 these 59 events 60 far
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D :
61.C 62.B 63.D 64.A 65.B
66 C 67 A 68 D 69 B 70.D
SECTION D – WRITING
I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one 71 He had his house painted last week
72 Joan eats very little because … she doesn’t want to put on weight 73 Although it rained heavily, Andrew went to the supermarket 74 He was made to wait for two hours
75 When I arrived, David had gone home
76 He has no ……intention of stopping campaign for his son’s freedom 77 Taking exams always makes me nervous
78 But for the heavy rain, we wouldn’t have been late 79 There’s no need asking H to help
80 The faster people drive, the more dangerous it is II Make right sentences using the following suggestions 81 Mike was offered an opportunity to study abroad yesterday
82 They used changes of scene and camera positions to tell a story, with actors playing character parts
83 Many species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction
(8)2 Đề số
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A sun B sure C succeed D sort
2 A measles B tease C please D measure
3 A new B sew C few D nephew
4 A thus B with C smooth D maths
5 A worked B stopped C forced D wanted
Choose the word whose the primary stress differs from the other
6 A important B headmaster C interested D motorbike
7 A disappearance B confusion C acceptable D impossible
8 A polite B accept C custom D provide
9 A career B about C receive D passage
10 A kitchen B enter C behind D people
II Choose the most suitable word or phrase A, B, C or D to complete each sentence he has never borrowed any money from me
A Last week B Up to now C Since D A week ago
2 ‘Go on, finish the food It needs up because it won’t stay fresh until tomorrow A eat
B eating C to eat D eaten
3 Before he left on his trip to America, the young man promised to his parents regularly
A writing B will write C to write D wrote
4 I'm on a(n) I want to lose some weight A excursion
(9)5 Andrew couldn’t himself laughing at the expression on Maggie’s face A help
B stop C escape D avoid
It looks like they're going to succeed their present difficulties A despite
B because of C even though D yet
7 This motorbike is very economical A is inexpensive
C doesn't pollute the air B uses little petrol D is powerful
8 You must make them their homework A
B did C to D doing
9 No one in my neighborhood knew who the man was A dies
B dead C died D death
10 Nam Cao devoted most of his time A in writing
B to write C to writing D to have written
11 My brother sang of all the pupils of the group A more beautifully
B the most beautifully C less beautifully D most beautifully
(10)A listen B will listen C had listened D listened
13 His government insisted that he until he finished his task A should
B shall stay C stay D stayed
14 In Buckingham Palace two men work to look after the 300 clocks A fully
B full-time C round-clock D full o'clock
15 My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother A looked after
B taken after C gone off D got over
16 I've been trying to him all day A fall in love with
B take track of C take advantage of D keep in touch with
17 When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to _ the gas supply to the flat
A cut down B cut out C cut off D cut up
18 She didn't mind going with her A she
B his C he D himself
(11)B clear up
C be prepared D stop talking
20 Mexico was a Spanish colony A a large coffee farm
C an international company B a farming area
D a place or a country that belongs to another country III Error identification:
1 Light can travels from the Sun to the Earth in eight minutes and twenty seconds A Light
B travels C in D seconds
2 How did you manage getting here so quickly? A How
B did C getting D so
3 Ms Baker , she spent her life working with the health and welfare of the families of workers, is an successful woman in the world
A she B her life C welfare D the
4 My family lived in Hue since 1990 to 1996, but we are now living in Sai Gon A lived
B since C but D in
5 You've seen her new car, haven't you? How is it like? A seen
B have C How D like
(12)B that C about D of
7 Mr Tam, who has a lot teaching skills at junior level, will be joining our school in August A who
B a lot C be joining D in
8 It is not until his father came home which he did his homework A not until
B came C which D did
9 The children are exciting about the field trip A The
B are C exciting D about
10 If I didn’t liked you, I wouldn’t invite you to my house A If
B didn't liked C wouldn't invite D to
IV Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D, best fits each space Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (1) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (3) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (4) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much
(5) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people
Thus, to end (6) _ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (7) using many things that benefit them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (8) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (9) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (10) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities
1 A as B more C less D like
2 A so B while C though D because
(13)4 A takes B affords C carries D provides A about B for C of D with
6 A or B and C as well D then A start B continue C stop D go on
8 A carefully B unexpectedly C gradually D little A way B figure C number D amount
10 A forbid B prevent C request D require
V Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each question Aspirin's origins go back at least as early as 1758 In that year, Englishman Edward Stone noticed a distinctive bitter flavor in the bark of the willow tree To Stone, this particular bark seemed to have much in common with "Peruvian Bark", which had been used medicinally since the 1640s to bring down fevers and to treat malaria Stone decided to test the effectiveness of the willow bark He obtained some, pulverized it into tiny pieces, and conducted experiments on its properties His tests demonstrated that this pulverized willow bark was effective both in reducing high temperatures and in relieving aches and pains In 1763, Stone presented his findings to the British Royal Society
Several decades later, further studies in the medicinal value of the willow bark were being conducted by two Italian scientists These chemists, Brugnatelli and Fontana, determined that the active chemical that was responsible for the medicinal characteristics in the willow bark was the chemical salicin, which is the active ingredient of today's aspirin
The name "aspirin" is the trade name of the drug based on the chemical salicin, properly known as acetylsalicylic acid The trade name "aspirin" was invented for the drug in the 1890s by the Bayer Drug Company in Germany The first bottles of aspirin actually went on sale to the public just prior to the turn of the century, in 1899
1 According to the passage, aspirin originated
A no later than 1758 B sometime after 1785 C definitely sometimes in 1758 D no earlier than 1758 It can be inferred from the passage that Peruvian Bark
A caused fevers B was ineffective in treating malaria
C was described to the British Royal Society by Stone D was in use prior to aspirin The pronoun "it" in line refers to
A malaria B willow bark
C effectiveness D The British Royal Society
4 The word "properties" in line could best be replaced by
5 What did the willow bark look like after Stone prepared it for his experiments? A It was in large chunks B It was a thick liquid
C It was a rough powder D It was in strips of bark
6 The Italian chemists mentioned in the passage most probably conducted their studies on willow bark
(14)7 What is true about Brugnatelli and Fontana?
A They were from America B They added a chemical to the willow bark C They conducted studies on the willow bark D They were chemical doctors The expression "prior to" in line 15 could best be replaced by _
A at B before C during D after The word "turn" in line 15 could best be replaced by
A spin B corner C change D reversal 10 Where in the passage does the author name the scientific compound that makes up aspirin?
A Lines 2-4 B Line C Lines 8-9 D Lines 12-13 VI Fill in each blank with a suitable word
LOOKING FOR A JOB
I finished university six month (1)………… , I’ve got a degree in business
administration I enjoyed the course very much though I realize I should have studied a lot harder! A few of my friends have (2)………got full-time jobs but most, me, are still waiting (3)……… … something suitable to turn up Meanwhile, I make sure that I keep myself busy I look through the job advertisements (4)……… the newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear of any vacancies (5)……… they work What I am looking for is something challenging and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or even work abroad for a while The (6)………….… is not so important at this stage , provided I earn enough to live on, because I don’t want to continue having to depend on my parents, although they are (7)……… generous to me At the moment, I’m working in a nearby restaurant two evenings (8)……… week, washing up and generally helping out, which brings a little money The other people working there are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (9)………as me, so we have lots of to talk (10)………
VII Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence Use the word given and other words to complete each sentence
1 They are going to repair my car tomorrow
I'm going to The trip was so interesting that we couldn't forget it
It Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong
No sooner……… If people drive faster, it is more dangerous
The Hearing that an earthquake had occurred was a great shock to us
We were John finds astronomy very interesting
(15)Were I have never seen such beautiful pictures before
These pictures "Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work"
He reminded 10 It was a mistake of mine to park outside the police station
I shouldn’t VIII Writing:
Write a short paragraph (about 120 words) about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet
THE END ANSWER KEYS
Tổng: 20 điểm, cụ thể sau:
CÂU I: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu 0,2 điểm:
1 B D B D D
6 A A C D 10 C
CÂU II: (4 điểm) - Mỗi câu 0,2điểm:
1 B B C C A
6 A B A B 10 C
11 B 12 C 13 C 14 B 15 D
16 D 17 C 18 B 19 D 20 D
III: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu 0,2 điểm:
1 B C A B C
6 B B C C 10 B
CÂU IV: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu 0,2 điểm:
1 A D B D C
6 A C C D 10 D
CÂU V: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu 0,2 điểm:
1 A D B C C
6 D C B C 10 D
CÂU VI: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu 0,2 điểm:
1 ago already for in where
6 salary very a/per situation 10 about
(16)2 It was such an interesting trip that we couldn't forget it No sooner had they arrived than things went wrong The faster people drive, the more dangerous it is
5 We were (greatly/very) shocked to hear/when we heard that an earthquake had occurred John is interested in astronomy
7 Were we to take effective actions now, we could still save the rainforests These pictures are the most beautiful (that) I've ever seen
9 He reminded me/her/us/them to go to the supermarket after work 10 I shouldn’t have parked outside the police station
CÂU VIII: (3 điểm) Yêu cầu:
+ Viết bố cục luận + Trình bày rõ ràng,
+ Không phạm nhiều lỗi tả ngữ pháp
3 Đề số
Part A PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY
I Phonetics: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (1point)
1 A explored B delighted C composed D fastened
2 A emotions B fines C crops D features
3 A serene B solemn C jellyfish D endanger
Pick out a word which is stressed on different position from the others
4 A powerful B comedy C variety D stimulate
5 A ordinary B solemn C altitude D communicate
II Vocabulary Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence: (1points)
6 Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behavior A traditional
B typical C memorial D cultural
7 The stone stelae were _ with the name of the doctor laureates A written
(17)8 The collection has been sold to the British Museum where it will be _ for the nation A conserved
B existed C preserved D impressed
9 She felt intense fear mingled _ excitement A in
B to C of D with
10 Hoi An is famous tourist attraction with many _ sites A royal
B natural C cultural D attractive
III/Complete the passage with appropriate words from the box (1point) short, short, comic, character, moustache, terrifying
Charlie Chaplin was an English film actor and director who did most of his work in the US Most people consider him the greatest (11) _ actor of the silent cinema He appeared in many of his films as the best- known (12) _ he created, a poor man with a small (13) _ and trousers and shoes that are too big for him, causing him to walk in a funny way He made many (14) _ comedy films, such as The Kid ( 1921), and several longer films, such as City Lights (1931) and Modern Times (1936), which combined comedy with social and political comments He was made a (15) _ in 1975
PART B: LEXICO- GRAMMAR
IV/Choose the word or phrase A, B, C, or D that best completes that best the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase (3points)
16 These plants _ in a damp climate A root
B found C exist D flourish
17 New York is _ by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings A symbolized
B characterized C realized D famous
(18)A with B to C on D for
19 About 90 percent of all the people _ New Jersey live _ cities A in/ in
B on/ in C in/ at D in/ on
20 The match has been _ from Wednesday night to Friday night because of the bad weather
A cancelled B competed C postponed D watched
21 _ been diverted, they would have arrived early A Hadn’t the plane B Had the plane not
C The plane had not D The plane not had 22 I won’t lend you this money _ to pay it A in case you promise B if you promise C if you didn’t promise D unless you promise 23 The door was locked _
A a five minutes ago by Ann B with Ann five minutes ago C by Ann five minutes ago D in five minutes ago by Ann
24 This park is the orphanage where lots of orphaned and abandoned animals are taken care of
A look after B involved in C dealt with D moved in
25 Many people come to the national parks to see the work being done to protect endangered species
A plants or animals that may be dangerous to people B plants or animals that disappeared from the world C plants or animals that are about to die
D planets and animals that may soon become extinct
26 When the wastes are poured into the atmosphere, the air become contaminated and unpleasant to breath
(19)A waste B lived C hurt D poisonous 28 “Should we turn left or go straight?” “Hmm I’m not sure which way _” A we turn B to turn C should we turn D it turned
29 “Why don’t you join us for the coffee, Don?” After the movie, we asked Don _ A Would he join us for coffee B why he didn’t join us for the coffee
C to join us for coffee D join us for coffee 30 Somebody forgot this hat I wonder _
A whose this hat B whose hat this is C whose hat is D is this whose hat
V/ Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the given words (1point) 31 All the newspaper praised the _ of the firemen BRAVE
32 Saucepans are sold in the _ good department HOUSE 33 The group called” Friends of the Earth” is concerned about the _ of the natural environment CONSERVE 34 The thief replaced the diamond with a _ stone WORTH
35 _ about the company” s future meant that few people wanted to invest money in it CERTAIN
VI/Choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2points) 36 Elderly people often belong to a _ group A low- fat
B poor- quality C high- tech D low-income
37 Reporters took _ every word of his speech A in
B down C out D after
38 I didn’t buy oranges; she gave them to me _ nothing A as
B for C in addition to D due to
39 All his plans for starting his own business fell _ A in
(20)40 Frank _ when he noticed a large packing case lying on the floor A has about to leave
B had about to leave
C is about to leave D was about to leave
41 Rosa suggested _ a suit and tie when he went for the interview A him to wear
B he must wear C he wear
D that he wear
42 Hello! Aviation Electronics? Could I speak to Mr Jones on _ 8183, please A branch
B extension C system D exchange
43 _ the book, please return it to me A Should you find B Will be finding
C Will you find D Will you have found
44 The tests in this book are arranged, _ A in order of difficult
B in order of difficulty
C in orderly difficult D in the order of difficulty
45.The increase from5 million to 350 speakers of English has not _ because of any special merits in the language itself
A come to B come up C come about D come forward Part C: READING:
VII/Read the following passage and choose the options that best complete the blanks (2points)
A new threat to our health seems to have arisen in our midst, confusion and stress caused by technology All you need to to (46) _ this to yourself is to telephone a large company; a recorded voice will offer you a be wildering list of choices, and when you have finished
(21)before you eventually make (48) _ with a human being But the stress you undergo as a result is negligible compared to the impression on the telegraph (49) _ on people 150 years ago Until then, message could only travel as fast as a messenger could carry them But now they could be sent great distances in seconds Before long, submarine cables were (50) _ across the oceans, and thirty years later, the network reached 20,000 towns around the world When the first transatlantic able was completed in 1858, the Queen and the President exchanged messages, preachers found (51) _ for it in the Bible, and the New York jewelers, Tiffany’s, bought unused pieces of the cable and sold them as souvenirs But then, as now, everyone was not (52) _ of the technological advantages
Information arrived so quickly, often (53) _ what had previously been transmitted, that businessmen had to work much harder to (54) _ up with developments They arrived home tired and stressed If we find difficulty with the Internet, which is technological evolution, not revolution, our (55) _ had afar harder task in getting used to the invention in the first place
46 A confirm B prove C show D test
47 A oppressed B subdued C subjected D submitted 48 A collision B connection C communication D contact 49 A did B got C made D worked
50 A said B lain C put D set
51 A apology B argument C excuse D justification 52 A believed B convinced C pleased D satisfied
53 A contradicting B differing C disagreeing D objecting 54 A keep B maintain C remain D stay
55 A ancestors B elders C fathers D forerunner VIII/Read and answer the questions (1point)
From the beginning, Philadelphia was a prosperous settlement At the time of the American Revolution, a hundred years later, it was a political center and one of the large American cities as it is today
Philadelphia contains so many buildings of historical interest On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in the famous Independence Hall now There we can also see the Liberty Bell, which was rung on that memorable occasion, and the room where the Constitution of the United States was adopted The City was once the headquarter of Revolution, and from 1790 to 1800 it was the capital of the new republic
Answer the questions
56 Was the Philadelphia a prosperous from the beginning? 57 What did it become at the time of the American Revolution? 58 When and where was the Declaration of Independence signed? 59 What can we also see there?
60 When was it rung?
IX/ Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (2points)
(22)America’s greatest Wilderness area, the park has had limited access to visitors in 1990 The increasing popularity of this park is prompting serious discussions about the future use of Denali as well as how to preserve wilderness areas in general
One important issue of land use arises when parts of National Parks are owned by individuals In Denali, though most of land in this vast tract of more than a million acres is owned as mining tracts These mining tracts in Denali were once abundant source of gold, but they were sources of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead that polluted rivers and streams Environmentalists are successful in getting the government to require mining companies to submit statements showing the potential impact of a mining project before they are allowed to begin mining Because of this requirement, many individuals closed their mines and some sold their land to the National Park Service Some land owners, however, are wondering if it is better to sell their land to the government or keep it for possible future use Tourism in this previously remote area is bound to rise, as more roads are built to provide easier access to the park This increase in the number of visitors creates a demand for hotels and other real estate
development The economic implications of this are of interest to the land owners, but are dismaying to those interested in preserving the wilderness
61 What is the primary focus of this passage? A controversies over land use in Denali B miners selling their property in Denali C Alaska building more roads to Denali D limiting tourist access to Denali
62 The word “wilderness” could be replaced by the word _ A dangerous
B natural C rural D pastoral
63 Which of the following is the most similar to the word “abundant”? A plentiful
B sparse C hopeful D absolute
64 According to the passage, which of the following are pollutants in the Denali area? A gold
B pesticides C human waste D arsenic
65 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase “potential impact”? A approximate cost
(23)D possible effects
66 The word “preserve” is similar to _ A protect
B enclose C investigate D foster
67 The word “tract” is similar to _ A trail
B resort C frontier D expanse
68 The author infers that some mine owners might hesitate to sell their land to the Park Service for which of the following reasons?
A There may be increasing demand for the ore in the mines B They might want to move the towns
C They might receive more money selling their land to developers D They might want to build a house on their property
69 What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A to demonstrate the changes in Denali National Park B to use Denali as an example of common park issues C to introduce the wonders of the wilderness area of Denali D to explain the problems occurring in Denali Park
70 Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph in this passage? A conflict between land owners and environmentalist
B the role of the National Park Service in development C tourist needs in Denali Park
D wildlife in the park PART D: WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence (2,4 points)
71 They’re going to paint the house for us at the weekend
We’re going……… 72 I couldn’t concentrate because it was so noisy
(24)By the age of……… 75 She left university two years ago
It is……… 76 Jenny does not play tennis as well as she used to
Jenny used to……… 77 Tim insisted on being told the complete story
Nothing but………
78 It was to be another twenty- five years before Michael returned to his hometown Not until………
79 It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once
You should……… 80 I can meet you if you arrive before eleven
So……… 81 I’m sure she didn’t it on purpose
She can’t……… 82 Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not However……… Circle the letter of the underlined portion which is not correct 83 She was studying medicine while I last saw her
A B C D
84 Although the traffic was heavy he went to his office late A B C D
85 I hope that she would have a good time next Sunday A B C D
86 She asked them if they will spend their holidays at the seaside A B C D
87 When I first met him he is working in a bank A B C D
X/ Write a description of a city or town in Vietnam you know well, (about 150- 200 words) (2,6 points)
ANSWER KEYS Part A PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY
I/ Phonetics: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (1point)
1 B C A
(25)II/ Vocabulary Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence: (1points)
6 B D C D 10 C
III/Complete the passage with appropriate words from the box (1point) 11 comic, 12 character, 13 moustache, 14.short, 15 terrifying PART B: LEXICO- GRAMMAR
IV/Choose the word or phrase A, B, C, or D that best completes that best the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase (3points)
16 D 17 B 18 D 19 A 20 C 21 B 22 D 23 C 24 A 25 D 26 B 27 D 28 B 29 C 30 B
V/ Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the given words (1point) 31 BRAVERY, 32 HOUSEHOLD, 33 CONSERVATION, 34 WORTHLESS 35 UNCERTAINLY
VI/Choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2points)
36 D 37 B 38 B 39 A 40 D 41 C 42 B 43 A 44 D 45 C Part C: READING:
VII/Read the following passage and choose the options that best complete the blanks (2points)
46 B 47 C 48 D 49 C 50 A 51 D 52 B 53 A 54 A 55 A VIII/Read and answer the questions (1point)
56 Yes, it was
57 It became a political center and one of the large American cities as it to day
58 The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 in the famous Independence Hall in Philadelphia
59 We can also see the Liberty Bell
60 It was rung on that memorable occasion
IX/ Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (2points) 61 A 62 B 63 A 64 D 65 D 66 A 67 D 68 C 69 B 70 A PART D: WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence (2,4 points)
71 We’re going to have the house painted at the weekend 72 There was too much noisy for me to concentrate
73 There are more than a thousand employees in the factory where (in which) I work 74 By the age of twenty Mackenzie had written four best -sellers
75 It is two years since she left university
(26)77 Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Jim (Nothing but the complete story was enough for him.)
78 Not until twenty – five years later did Michael return to his hometown 79 You should have called the doctor at once
80 So long as arrive before eleven, I can meet you 81 She can’t have done it on purpose
82 However experienced you are, driving fast is dangerous Circle the letter of the underlined portion which is not correct
83 B – WHEN 84 A – BECAUSE 85 B – WILL HAVE 86 B – WOULD SPEND 87 C – WAS WORKING
X/ Write a description of a city or town in Vietnam you know well, (about 150- 200 words) (2,6 points)
4 Đề số
B LEXICO – GRAMMAR
PART IV Choose the answer A, B, C or D which best fits the space in each of the following sentences
1 _ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen A What the woman was B That the woman was
C The woman was D When was the woman -“Do you mind if I take a seat?” - “ _.”
A Yes, I don’t mind B No, as you please C No I mind D Yes, as you please
3 As the two teams left the football ground, the 100,000 _ gave them a standing ovation
A bystanders B spectators C viewers D audiences My parents lent me the money _, I couldn’t have afforded the trip
A However B Therefore C Only if D Otherwise It is interesting to take _ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing A over B on C in D up
6 Jack made me _ him next week
A promise calling B to promise calling C to promise to call D promise to call “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” - “ _.”
(27)10 you, I’d think twice about that decision I could be a bad move
A Were I B Should I be C If I am D If I had been 11 The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _ a good answer
A put up with B keep pace with C made way for D came up with
12 Not only to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again A she refused B did she refuse C she did refuse D when she refused
13 The judge the pedestrian for the accident
A accused B charged C caught D blamed 14 She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was _
A out of work B out of order C on duty D off work
15 We should participate in the movement _ to conserve the natural environment A to organize B organizing C which organized D organized 16 His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view He is very _ A open-minded B kind-hearted C narrow-minded D absent-minded
17 There is _ in my bedroom
A a square wooden old table B an old square wooden table
C a wooden old square table D an old wooden square table 18 “I am sorry I broke the vase” - “ _.”
A OK Go ahead B Yes, certainly C Don’t worry Things break D I’d rather not
19 One’s fingerprints are _ other person
A different from B different from any
C differ from any D different from those of any 20 He is very happy because he passed his exam with colours
A flying B failing C imagining D changing PART V From four underlined parts, choose the one that needs correction then correct it
For example : The teacher did not allow the students discussing the take-home exam with each other
discussing → to discuss
1 A Geiger counter is an electronic instrument is used to measure the presence and intensity of radiation
2 A dolphin locates underwater objects in their path by making a series of clicking and whistling sounds
(28)4 Before she moved here, Alene has been president of the organization for four years That Marta's been chosen as the most outstanding student on her campus make her parents very happy
6 My cousin composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals
7 Our civilization is so commonplace to us that rarely we stop to think about its complexity Ever since the world began, nations have difficulty in keeping peace with their neighbors Those of us who have a family history of heart disease should yearly
appointments with our doctors
10 If one had thought about the alternatives, he would not have chosen such difficult a topic for a term paper
PART VI Fill in each space in the following sentences with the most suitable prepositions
1 I'm afraid Tom's _ work But Jack's in Would you like to speak to him? Have you been to the theatre recently? ~ Yes, I was _ the Old Vie last night At first I found the work very tiring, but _ a few weeks I got used to it
4 _ the daytime the streets are crowded but at night they are quite deserted
5 I saw Tom at the bus stop this morning but couldn't speak to him because we were standing _ a queue
6 He is always in a hurry He drives _ a tremendous speed Write ink and put your name on the top of the page
8 The man with the pipe and red hair is the brother of the girl blue
9 He sits at his desk all day with his head in his hands It gets my nerves
10 The children hastily changed _ bathing things and jumped into the river with shouts of delight
PART VII Give the correct form of the word in bracket to complete the passage Your answers: The (say) “never judge a book by its cover” could not be
more true for Ridiculous Rules by Marjorie Allen The cover is completely blank, whereas the book is crammed full of wonderful examples and anecdotes Allen is an (speak) critic of what is taught to native and non-native speakers of English, and has issued a (declare) of war against textbooks and style books which tell lies
Take the ridiculous and (mean) rule of never ending a sentence with a preposition The lovely - if famous – story goes, that Winston Churchill, well-known for his numerous (write) as well as for being British Prime Minister during the Second World War, received a manuscript back from an ignorant (edit), who had told him rather rudely that he had to (phrase) a sentence which ended with a preposition Churchill responded by making the simple yet forceful (state) in the
1
(29)margin: “This is an impertinence up with which I will not put.” – the (imply) being that not to end a sentence with a preposition often sounds ridiculous in English, Sadly, Allen informs us that the story is probably mere 10 (hear), and that Churchill may have actually only written “rubbish!” in the margin
C READING
PART VIII Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions
Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme heat One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice
of maintaining a constant body temperature Instead of trying to keep down the body
temperature deep inside the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles The overheated body then cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body, and an excessive buildup of heat does not begin until well into the day
Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for non-adapted animals The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself, whereas human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight An equally important adaptation is the ability to replenish this water loss at one drink Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time, and camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes A very dehydrated person, on the other hand, cannot drink enough water to dehydrate at one session, because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication
The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert, as animals not have to remain near a water hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated, it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even under conditions of moderate thirst
1 What is the main topic of the passage?
A Weather variations in the desert B Adaptations of desert animals C Diseased of desert animals D Human use of desert animals According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals? A It helps them hide from predators
B It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors C It helps them see their young at night
D It keeps them cool at night
(30)A measuring B inheriting C preserving D delaying The author uses of Grant's gazelle as an example of _
A an animal with a low average temperature
B an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel
C a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures D a desert animal with a constant body temperature
5 When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower?
A Just before sunrise B In the middle of the day C Just after sunset D Just after drinking The word "tolerate" is closest in meaning to _
A endure B replace C compensate D reduce What causes water intoxication?
A Drinking too much water very quickly B Drinking polluted water C Bacteria in water D Lack of water
8 What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals?
A They not need to eat much food B They can eat large quantities quickly C They easily lose their appetites D They can travel long distances looking for food
9 Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?
A To show how they use camels B To contrast them to desert mammals C To give instructions about desert survival D To show how they have adapted to desert life
10 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals? A Variation in body temperatures B Eating while dehydrated
C Drinking water quickly D Being active at night Your answers:
1
6 10
PART IX Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently (1) across words you not fully understand Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you (2) The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (3) of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is worth
(31)In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (7) you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are,
(8) , forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
When you find unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (9) a number of possible
problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of clues (10) from the formation of the word
1 10 A put A look A extent A limitations A multiple A survey A or else A so A surpass A derived B drop B guess B range B values B variety B consult B Provided B therefore B get over B extracted C see C examine C degree C advantages C variation C refer C Although C completely C go over C coming D come D inspect D level D entry D diversity D inquire D Even if D so that D overcome D originated D WRITING
PART X Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one This will be my student's first performance in Canada
→ This will be the first time ……… This course will take us six months to complete
→ In six months time ……… The number of people who understand his ideas exceed his expectations
→ More people ……… She'll have to make her presentation at the end of his speech
→ The moment he ……… Sharon will finish her exams Then she will have more free time
→ Once ……… Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music
→ Neither……… They repaired my car at the garage in town
→ I
8 This is the last time I will speak to you
(32)9 I prefer staying in to going out → I'd
rather 10 They passed the driving test because of the easy questions
→ If ……… PART XI ESSAY WRITING
Some people say that cell phones have improved modern life Others believe that cell phones have caused many problems to people What is your opinion? In about 250 words, write an essay to assert your point of view on this problem
……… ……… ………
THE END ANSWER KEYS Tổng: 20 điểm, cụ thể sau:
A LISTENING – ĐIỂM
PART I: 1,5 điểm = 0,15/ câu twenty-three/
23 blonde / blond blue average computer programmer
6 music 7.( watching ) TV outgoing music/ sports 10 sports/ music
PART II: 0,7 điểm = 0,1/ câu
1 F F F T F T T 8.F
PART III: 0,8 điểm = 0,1/ câu
1 C C B A C D B
B LEXICO – GRAMMAR – ĐIỂM PART IV: điểm = 0,2 / câu
1 A B B D D
6 D C D A 10.A
11 D 12 B 13 D 14 B 15 D
16 C 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 A
PART V: điểm = 0,1 / câu
1 is used → used composes not only → not only composes
2 their path → its path rarely we stop → rarely we stop
3 great impact → greater impact have difficulty → have had difficulty
4 has been → had been yearly → make yearly
(33)PART VI: điểm = 0,1 / câu
1 at at for in in
6 at in in on 10 into
PART VII: điểm = 0,1 / câu
1 saying outspoken declaration meaningless writings
6 editor rephrase statement implication 10 hearsay
C READING – ĐIỂM
PART VIII: điểm = 0,2 / câu
1 B B C C A
6 A A D B 10 D
PART IX: điểm = 0,2 / câu
1 D B C C B
6 B D B D 10 A
D WRITING – ĐIỂM
Part IX: điểm = 0,2 / câu
1 This will be the first time my student has performed in Canada
my student has given the performance in Canada
2 In six months time we will have completed this course
3 More people understand him than he expected./ has expected/ expects
4 The moment he finishes she'll have to make her presentation
5 Once Sharon finishes her exams, she will have more free time
6 Neither Mary nor Peter prefers classical music to jazz
7 I had my car repaired at the garage in town
8 I will not/never speak to you (again).Bottom of Form
9 I'd rather stay in than go out
10 If
the questions hadn’t been easy, they wouldn’t have passed the driving test the questions had been (more)
difficult, they would have failed the driving test
It hadn’t been for the easy questions,
Part X: điểm
(34)- Tính mạch lạc trơi chảy (coherence and cohesion) + độ dài (length): 0.5 điểm
5 Đề số
SECTION A: LISTENING (15 pts)
PART I Listen to passage Choose the best answer for each question below (5ps) How many percents graduate schools in the United States increase in applications from international students this year?
A seven percents B eight percents C nine percents D ten percents When is the increase the same as?
A two years ago B three years ago C four years ago D five years ago
3 Which countries showed the biggest increases in applications to enter master’s and doctoral programs this fall?
A China B China, Mexico
C Mexico and Brazil D China, Mexico and Brazil Which is the top area of study for international students?
A Engineering B Business C Physical D Earth sciences Who made the survey?
A South Korea B The Council of Graduate Schools C India D Brazil
PART II You'll hear a conversation between two people Listen and fill in the blanks (10pts)
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report
Some (6) _ in the Netherlands are spending (7) _ hundred thirty thousand dollars on a (8) _ The people are scientists at the University of Maastricht They want to (9) _ that they can make a hamburger that tastes good and does not require an animal to be (10) _
Researcher Mark Post and his team have been growing muscle-tissue cells in a laboratory with muscle taken from (11) _
MARK POST: “We have committed ourselves to make a couple of thousand of these small tissues and then assemble them (12) _ a hamburger.” Several teams around the world are trying to (13) _ meat without killing animals So far the Dutch team appears to have (14) _ the most progress
Mr Post says he wants to show that the world’s growing demand for meat could be (15) more efficiently and with less harm to the environment
SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 pts)
Question I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line Write the answers on your answer sheet (3pts)
(35)Question II Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question Write the answers on your answer sheet (2pts) 19 A pollution B accident C relation D agreement 20 A picture B number C water D canal SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts)
Question I Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence Write the answers on your answer sheet (10 pts)
21 Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day A rainy B foggy C snowy D windy
22 He managed to finish his thesis under the _ of his tutor A guidance B help C aid D assistance 23 A: Congratulation! You did great B:
A That’s okay B It’s my pleasure
C You’ve welcome D It’s nice of you to say so
24 “You have cooked so many dishes There are only three of us for lunch.” A wouldn’t B oughtn’t C needn’t D couldn’t
25 The trouble started only the other man came into the room A when B until C and then D too soon 26 You’ll have to a better idea than that if you want to win A come in for B get down to C bring out D come up with
27 The curriculum at the public school is as good of any private school A or better than B as or better than that
C as or better that D as or better than those 28.Taxis don't follow any schedule: they come and go
A chronologically B punctually C in sequence D at random 29 Samuel Clemens, under the pen name Mark Twain, created characters that reflected purely American traits and habits
A wrote B who wrote C and he wrote D he wrote
30.They received advice from their parents that they became successful A so good B such a good C so good an D such good
Question II Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form Write the answers on your answer sheet (8 pts)
31 The police are stopping all the cars They (look) _ for the escaped prison 32 The woman said she (live) in this village for over fifty years 33 The envelop (lie) on the table has no stamp on it
34 Peter along with his parents (watch) _ TV at the moment
(36)36 Don’t make the children (come) _with us if they don’t want to
37 If you want to see us, come to Tom’s on Sunday We (wait) _ for you there at midday
38 (Do) his homework, Nam went to bed late last night
Question III Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form Write the answers on your answer sheet (7pts)
39 They used to be _ enemies, but now they have managed to bury the hatchet for the sake of mutual benefits (RECONCILE)
40 List the problems facing poor and _ countries (POPULATE) 41 I think most of the local around here are very friendly (INHABIT) 42 It is for beginning students to make mistakes in English (AVOID) 43 Both Nam and Hoa are stamp _They share the same hobby (COLLECT) 44 Their plan seemed to be _ possible (THEORY) 45 Air is a big problem in many cities in the world (POLLUTE)
Question IV The passage below contains mistakes ( from 46 to 50 ) Recognize the mistakes and write their correct forms in your answer sheet (5 pts)
Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to kept between ourselves and other people When someone we not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel
comfortable If a business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common response is to move away Some interesting studies have done in libraries If strangers come too close, many people get up and leave the building, others use different methods such as turning their back on the intruder Live in cities has made people develop new skills for dealing with
situations where they are very close to strangers Most people on so crowd trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and apologize if hands touch by mistake People using newspapers as a barrier between themselves and other people, and if they not have one, they stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes
Example: Line 1: kept→ keep
SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
Question I Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the text below Write the answers on your answer sheet (10 points)
The birthday cake is traditionally highly decorated,and typically covered(51) lit candles when presented; the number of candles often equals the(52) of the person.The person (53) _birthday it is makes a silent wish and then (54) out the candles;if done in one breath,the wish is supposed to come (55) ,but only if the person keeps the wish to himself(or herself) It is also common for the "birthday boy" or" birthday girl" to cut the initial (56) of the cake as a newlywed couple might with a wedding cake.Birthday cakes have been a tradition dating back as (57) _as the Middle Ages when the English would conceal symbolic items (58) _as gold coins,rings and thimbles inside their cakes.Each item was associated with a prediction.For example, a person (59) _a gold coin in a birthday cake would supposedly (60) _wealthy
Question II Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space Write the answers on your answer sheet (10pts)
(37)Over the last few years, the use of the Internet has increased dramatically in French schools, offices, and homes and this trend continues to grow Who could have imagined, even in the last decade, that we would be able to (61) _our friends, colleagues and clients around the world simply through the (62) _ of a mouse and a modem? There is no doubt, like any invention, that the Internet can be used for good or bad but it is here to stay and has (63) _ the way we communicate
In the world of business, no corporation can be competitive unless it has (64) _to the Internet It has become essential to advertise your product and service in this way and an increasing number of companies are using this opportunity to reach a greater number of (65) _ consumers Indeed, the bigger the website, (66) _ professional the company seems to be
Similarly in education, the opportunities that the Internet can (67) _are vast More and more students are (68) _ on the Internet for their research; for instance, a physics undergraduate in Paris can download information from a university library in the States in minutes From the latest research in scientific and linguistic fields to new theories in psychology and history; all this may be published on the world-wide web
What will be the future for the Internet in France? It has been (69) _ that 60% of homes and 50% of business will have access to the Internet within five years Children, students and professionals will be able to (70) _and explore the world as they have never done before
61 A contact B keep touch C stay in touch D talk 62 A tick B running C clap D click
63 A modified B been changed C adapted D revolutionized 64 A access B use C approach D downloading 65 A future B competent C potential D would-be 66 A more and more B the more C more D the most 67 A take B provide C support D miss
68 A relying B surfing C working D downloading 69 A established B announced C claimed D calculated 70 A log on B take on C log off D switch on
Question III Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below Write the answers on your answer sheet (10 pts)
Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health
professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health
(38)young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,
especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often 71 According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because
A they make them look more stylish B they keep the users alert all the time
C they cannot be replaced by regular phones D they are indispensable in everyday communications
72 The word "means" in the passage most closely means
A meanings B expression C transmission D method 73 Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _
A cause some mental malfunction B change their users’ temperament C change their users’ social behaviours D damage their users’ emotions 74 "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _
A information on the lethal effects of cell phones B widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones C the negative public use of cell phones D poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
75 The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with A the resident memory B the mobility of the mind and the body C the smallest units of the brain D the arteries of the brain
76 The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, A had a problem with memory B abandoned his family
C suffered serious loss of mental ability D could no longer think lucidly 77 The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _
A certainly B possibly C privately D obviously
78 According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is A their radiant light B their rading power
(39)79 According to the writer, people should A keep off mobile phones regularly
B never use mobile phones in all cases
C only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D only use mobile phones in urgent cases
80 The most suitable title for the passage could be A The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
B The Way Mobile Phones Work
C Technological Innovations and Their Price D Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts)
Question I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it Write the answers on your answer sheet (5 pts)
81 My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night My grandfather didn’t have any 82 It wasn’t until he came back to the office that he remembered his mobile phone Not until _
83 Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill No sooner _
84 You are allowed to play in my garden if you promise not to anything wrong So long _
85 If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class Were you _
Question II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it by using the word given Do not change the form of the given word Write the answers on your answer sheet (5pts) 86 I don’t mind whether we go to the seaside or not this year (DIFFERENCE) It doesn’t whether we go to the seaside or not this year 87 I would prefer you not to phone me at work (RATHER)
I 88 He is determined to campaign for his son’s freedom (INTENTION)
He has 89 “It is not worth worrying about the past” I told him (POINT)
(40)Question III Essay writing (10 pts)
Some people say that we can get benefits from playing sports Use relevant evidence and examples to support this idea You should write about 200 - 250 words
- THE END - ĐÁP ÁN
SECTION A: LISTENING (15 pts)
PART I For questions 1-5, tick (ü) A, B or C (5pts)
1 C A D A B
PART II You will hear a conversation between two people Listen and complete questions 6-10 (10pts)
6.people three hamburger prove 10.killed
11 cow 12 into 13 produce 14 made 15 satisfied
SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 pts)
Question I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line Write the answers on your answer sheet (3pts)
16.C 17.B 18.A
Question II Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question Write the answers on your answer sheet (2pts)
19.B 20.D
SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts)
Question I Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pts)
21.A 22.A 23.D 24.C 25.A
26.D 27.B 28 29.B 30.D
Question II Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form Write the answers on your answer sheet (8 pts)
31 must be looking 35 would have been
32 had been living/had lived 36 come
33 lying 37 will be waiting
34 is watching 38 Having done
Question III Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form Write the answers on your answer sheet (7pts)
39 irreconcilable 43 collectors 40 overpopulated 44 theoretically 41 inhabitants 45 polluion 42 unavoidable
(41)46 Line 3: comfortable → uncomfortable 47 Line 4: have done → have been done 48 Line 6: Live → Living
49 Line 8: crowd → crowded 50 Line 9: using → use
SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
Question I Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the text below Write the answers on your answer sheet (10 pts)
51 with 52 age 53 whose 54 blow 55 true
56 piece 57 far 58 such 59 finding 60 become
Question II Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space Write the answers on your answer sheet (10pts)
61 A 62 A 63 D 64 A 65 C
66 B 67 B 68 A 69 D 70 A
Question III Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below Write the answers on your answer sheet (10 pts)
71 A 72 D 73 A 74 B 75 C
76 A 77 B 78 D 79 D 80 C
SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts)
Question I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5 pts)
81 My grandfather didn’t have any recollection of phoning me last night 82 Not until he came back to the office did he remember his mobile phone 83 No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell ill
84 So long as you promise not to anything wrong, you are allowed to play in my garden 85 Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class
Question II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it but using the word given Do not change the form of the given word (5pts)
86 It doesn’t make any/ much difference to me whether we go to the seaside or not this year 87 I would rather you did not phone me at work
88 He has no intention to stop campaigning for his son’s freedom 89 I told him that there was no point in worrying about the past 90 No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get the money
Question III Essay writing (10 pts)
(42)The essay should include parts:
a Introduction: should be put in one paragraph in which students’ points of view are expressed clearly
b Body: should consist of from two to three paragraphs Each paragraph must have a topic sentence, reasonings and examples
c Conclusion (summary of the main reasons, students’ comment) Content: 5pts
A provision of main ideas and details as appropriate to support the argument
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