II. Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the numbered box provided below. Whateve[r]
(1)BỘ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 11 NĂM 2021 CĨ ĐÁP ÁN TRƯỜNG THPT PHẠM CƠNG BÌNH 1 Đề số
PART I LISTENING
Session Listen to a senior teacher Ms Potts discussing an assessment schedule for the next academic year with a new teacher, John and the tasks that follow The recording will be played TWICE
Questions 1-3 Listen to the conversation and choose the correct option to complete the sentences
1 Ms Potts prefers to work with
A a computer B a pencil and paper C spreadsheets She believes it is essential to have
A a good system B the final exam C one major assessment John thinks continuous assessment
A makes him sick B affects his performance C is fair
Questions 4-10 Complete the table Write no more than THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE January No assessment - summer holiday
February ; set essay topics
March Field trip; with photographs April with visual aids Break
May A of quizes (short-answer questions) June Mid-year exams
July Break August
September 10 Break October Test
November Final exam
December No assessment - summer holiday
Session Listen to two students talking about a music course and the tasks that follow The recording will be played TWICE
Questions 1-3 According to Josie, which THREE things are necessary for Music 103? Choose THREE letters A-H
(2)C computer skills D ability to play a musical instrument E good maths F independent learning skills
G membership of the music department
Questions 4-6 Which THREE of the following activities does Music 103 involve? Choose THREE letters A-H
A designing a software programme B writing and playing back your own music
C writing music for films D attending lectures at the university E listening to examples from the Internet F going on study tours abroad G comparing modern and classical music
Questions 7-8 List TWO more things a student’s computer needs for Music 103 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
7 megabytes of RAM CD-ROM
Questions 9-10 Answer the questions below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
9 When does the next course begin? 10 How many assignments must be done to pass the course? PART II LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Session Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences
1 Would you mind me a favour and post this letter for me?
A making B doing C getting D causing It is important that your facebook password confidential
A keeping B kept C be kept D keeps You should look up the meaning of that word in the dictionary misuse it again A in order to not B in case C so as not to D unless I would be very rich now working long ago
A if I would give up B if I didn’t give up C were I to give up D had I not given up I know you have been working very hard today Let's and go home
A pull your leg B call it a day C mind your manners D split the bill It seems to me that your sister won’t be able to this sum you help her
A as long as B imagining C unless D supposing All children have the right to an education of their sex, creed, race or nationality A regardless B providing C despite D because Mark first his wife three years ago when they at university
(3)A It’s a bit dear B Oh Poor man C Never mind D My pleasure 10 Children should be by their parents on the first day of school
A accompanied B stalked C involved D associated 11 People have used coal and oil to electricity for a long time
A discover B invent C raise D generate 12 We are considering having for the coming New Year
A redecorating our flat B redecorate our flat C our flat to be redecorated D our flat redecorated
13 She should have been here but she’s flu
A gone through with B gone down with C come in for D come up against 14 The salary of a computer programmer is a teacher
A twice more than B as much as twice of C more than twice D twice as much as that of
15 Tony didn’t study hard for the test His answers from someone else A should have copied B can have copied C must have been copied D would have copied
16 No one had informed me about that I resented A not to be informed
B not having been informed C not to inform
D not informing
17 Safety should take over all other matters in the workplace
A precede B precedent C preceding D precedence 18 ., these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university
A On the whole B At the whole C In the general D In generally 19 Caller: “Can I speak to Mr James, please!” Secretary: “ ”
A No problem! I’m fine with that B It’s his turn
C I’m sorry, he’s away at the moment D Can you take a message?
20 By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi river, were quite luxurious
A which many B many of them C many of which D many that Session In each line of the following passage, there is an error Write down the line number, the corresponding error, and correct it There is an example at line 11
Line number Mistake Correction
(4)… … …
Clothing is a distinctly human artifact Even more than an use of tools, it distinguishes humans from other creatures on this planet While there are other creatures who use implements in a greater or lesser degree, clothing is unique to humanity Clothing is also uniquely human in what it serves more than one function The basis purpose of clothing was originally utilitarian By putting on an artificial skin, humans were unable to move into regions where they otherwise would have been unable to cope with the climate An extreme example of this use of clothing can see among the Eskimos, and other people who live with extreme cold However, clothing was not yet used for protection from the elements, but has also been a mean of displaying one's status and sense of style for as long as humans have had civilisation Thus clothing also developed in countries which there is no real practical need for it, except from the other, very human function of preserving the modest of the wearer
Session Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to the right of each line
FOOD PRODUCTION
In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to live (1) lives NATURE in what we would now term 'free-range' conditions Such farming methods, however, were not able to supply the rapidly growing (2) of the world and the POPULATE
increasing demands on
food (3) CONSUME In order to cope with those ever-increasing demands, factory farming methods
were introduced along with the (4) of genetically
engineered DEVELOP (5) hormones, which together resulted in a massive increase in food GROW
(6) P RODUCE
However, these developments in the use of factory farming and drug (7) have led to a widespread feeling that animals are being caused a lot of distress and TREAT
that the quality of the food (8) suffers as a consequence Certainly,
many IT people (9) with the idea of keeping animals in one building for their AGREE
entire existence and argue that more emphasis should be given to (10) farming methods
ALTERNATE
PART III READING
Session Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions that follows
(5)Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of
“natural leaders” It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common; rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that particular group
Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, research suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different individuals Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a social group Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things done” Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the collective well-being of a social group’s members Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing emotional support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them Group members expect expressive leaders to maintain stable relationships within the group and provide support to individual members Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members They give orders and may discipline group members who inhibit attainment of the group’s goals Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to others in the group They offer sympathy when someone experiences difficulties or is subjected to discipline, are quick to lighten a serious moment with humor, and try to resolve issues that threaten to divide the group As the differences in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal affection from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect
1 What does the passage mainly discuss? A The problems faced by leaders
B How leadership differs in small and large groups C How social groups determine who will lead them D The role of leaders in social groups
2 The passage mentions all of the following ways by which people can become leaders EXCEPT
A recruitment
B formal election process C specific leadership training D traditional cultural patterns
3 In mentioning “natural leaders” in paragraph 2, the author is making the point that A few people qualify as “natural leaders”
B there is no proof that “natural leaders” exist
C “natural leaders" are easily accepted by the members of a social group D “natural leaders” share a similar set of characteristics
4 Which of the following statements about leadership can be inferred from paragraph 2? A A person who is an effective leader of a particular group may not be an effective leader in another group
B Few people succeed in sharing a leadership role with another person
(6)D Most people desire to be leaders but can produce little evidence of their qualifications The passage indicates that instrumental leaders generally focus on
A ensuring harmonious relationships B sharing responsibility with group members C identifying new leaders
D achieving a goal
6 The underlined word “collective” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A necessary B typical C group D particular The underlined word “them” in paragraph refers to
A expressive leaders B goals of the group C group members D tension and conflict As mentioned at the beginning of paragraph 4, a “secondary relationship” between a leader and the members of a group could best be characterized as
A distant B enthusiastic C unreliable D personal The underlined word “resolve” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A avoid repeating B talk about C avoid thinking about D find a solution for 10 Paragraphs and organize the discussion of leadership primarily in terms of A examples that illustrate a problem
B cause and effect analysis C narration of events D comparison and contrast
Session Choose the correct answer to complete each gap in the following passage by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
MY DUTCH HOLIDAY
It was the first time I had ever been to Holland before and when I set off in early September, I never (1) what adventures lay ahead of me
In order to (2) the most of my time, I had carefully planned a route to (3) a number of small islands as well as some pretty countryside I reached Wijkam See, a (4) starting point for cyclists where a local tourist office gave out information I headed off along one of Holland’s many cycle tracks which (5) out of town and made my way to Holtheim, where I had planned to spend my first night
From personal (6) , when you are travelling on your own, unexpected and often pleasant surprises tend to crop up and this trip was no (7) I popped into a local bar in the outskirts of Amsterdam for a coffee and ended up chatting with a really friendly man who turned (8) to be the owner of the only restaurant in the village He insisted on (9)
me for lunch Not only that, but he
(10) two enormous glasses of beer to celebrate! After a delicious lunch, Johann (11) me luck on the rest of my cycling trip and gave me the address of a friend in Amsterdam who would (12) me up for the night Not a bad start to my first day in the Netherlands
1 A wondered B doubted C imagined D realised
(7)3 A consist B contain C include D conclude A appropriate B adequate C convenient D capable A lead B reach C ride D join A knowledge B belief C experience D viewpoint A contrast B difference C opposite D exception
8 A into B in C up D out
9 A arrange B inviting C paying D give 10 A asked B ordered C demanded D fixed 11 A hoped B sent C wished D expected
12 A put B pass C stay D keep
Session Read the passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word Whatever you in tourism, you are likely to have a (1) of contact with other people This can be both enjoyable (2) difficult You will soon find out how often people behave unlike their usual selves while (3) holiday, or trying to arrange a holiday (4) they stay in their own country or go abroad, they want to get away from it all: they (5) paying hard-earned money to relax from work, and they want value (6) money
They will also be in unfamiliar surroundings and unsure of themselves When things go well their happiness is infectious - it is very rewarding helping others and contributing (7) the
enjoyment of their holiday When things go badly, clients blame the hotel staff or tour operator's representative,
(8) if it isn't their fault You've just got to keep calm and keep smiling when people are shouting at you
PART IV: WRITING
Session Combine the following pairs of sentences using the suggestions given Richard was exhausted after the long trip Still, he helped me to cook dinner
Exhausted
2 Joaquin wanted to brush up on his English Therefore, he enrolled on a course at the language centre
Since
3 The old woman had never visited Mecca before She was mightily impressed Not
4 Harry had failed in his driving test I was not surprised at all to hear that It
5 Mr Mitchell was very interested in our plan I spoke to him on the phone last night Mr Mitchell,
Session Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the one printed before it
(8)It won't
2 You can use it as long as you like, and it won't wear out No matter
3 My little sister always blames me for everything that goes wrong My little sister always puts
4 Don't pay any attention to what she says
Take The headmaster will give special prizes to the top five students of the year
The top five students Session 3: Essay writing
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language
Which point of view you agree with? Write at least 250 words
-Hết - ĐÁP ÁN Line 1: an ->
the
Line 2: in -> to
Line 3: what ->
that
Line 4: basis ->
basic
Line 5: unable ->
able Line 6: see ->
be seen
Line 7: yet -> only
Line 8: mean ->
means
Line 9: which -> where/ in which Line 10: except -> apart
Câu Đáp án Điểm
PART I LISTENING 2pts;0,1/item
Section
1 B A C (a knowledge) quiz (a) poster (an) oral presentation
7 series (a) 5,000-word
essay research projects 10 (a) seminar 1pt: 0,1/item Section 1pt: 0,1/item -3 -6
(9)C, E, F B, E, G
at least 64
Sound
card (in/ next) January
PART
II: LEXICO- GRAMM AR
2 pt: 0.05/item
Section
1 pt; 0.05/item 10
B C C D B C A B C A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D D B D C B D A C C
Section
0.5 pt;
0.05/item Identifie d
and corrected Section
1 natural population
consumption development growth
6 production treatment(s)
itself disagree 10 alternative
0.5 pt; 0.05/item
PART III: READING pts: 0.1/item
Section
1 pt; 0.1/item 10
D C B A D C C A D D Section
1.2 pt; 01/item 10 11 12
C D C C A C D D B B C A Section
1 lot and on Whether are for to even
0.8 pt; 0.1/item Section (0.1 point for each correct answer)
1 Exhausted as Richard was after the long trip, he (still) managed to help me cook dinner
2 Since Joanquin wanted to brush up on his English, he enrolled in/on a course at the
(10)PART IV: WRITING pts
3 Not having visited Mecca before, the old woman was mightily impressed
4 It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed in his driving test
5 Mr Mitchell, who(m) I spoke to on the phone last night, was very interested in our plan OR Mr Mitchell, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, was very
interested in our plan
Section (0.1 point for each correct answer) It won’t be long before he returns from
Africa
2 No matter how long you use it, it won’t wear out
3 My little sister always puts the blame on me for everything that goes wrong Take no notice of what she says The top five students of the year will be
given special prizes by/from the headmaster
0.5 pt; 0.1/item
Section : Total score: points;
Task achievement (25 % of total mark)
Grammar range and Accuracy (25 % of total mark) Coherence and
cohesion (25 % of total mark) Lexical resource (25 % of total mark)
0,5pt 0,5pt 0,5pt 0,5pt
TOTAL
10
I LISTENING (0.1*20 = points)
Session 1: Listen to the conversation and complete the notes below Use NO MORE THAN TWO words and/or a number for each answer
1 B A C (a knowledge) quiz (a) poster oral presentation series (a) 5,000-word essay research projects 10 (a) seminar Session Listen to the conversation and the tasks that follow
(11)C, E, F B, E, G at least 64 Sound card (this/ in/ next) January PART II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (0.5/item * 40 = pts)
Session Complete the following sentences by choosing the best answer A, B, C or D
1 10
B C C D B C A B C A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D D B D C B D A C C
Session 2: In each line of the following passage, there is an error Write down the line number, the error in that line, and correct it
Line 1: an -> the Line 2: in -> to Line 3: what -> that Line 4: basis -> basic Line 5: unable -> able Line 6: see -> be
seen
Line 7: yet -> also
Line 8: mean -> means
Line 9: which -> where/ in which
Line 10: except -> apart
Session Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to the right of each line
1 10
natur al
populatio n
consumpti on
developme nt
growt h
productio n
treatment( s)
disagre e
itsel f
alternativ e II.READING (0.1 * 30 =3pts)
Session Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions that follows
1 10
D C B A D C C A D D
Session Choose the correct answer to complete the following passage by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
1 10 11 12
C D C C A C D D B B C A
Session Read the passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word
1
lot and on Whether are for to even
(12)Session Combine the following pairs of sentences using the suggestions given (0.1 pt * = 0.5 pt)
1 Exhausted as Richard was after the long trip, he (still) managed to help me cook dinner Since Joanquin wanted to brush up on his English, he enrolled in a course at the language centre
3 Not having visitted Mecca before, the old woman was mightily impressed It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed in his driving test
5 Mr Mitchell, who I spoke to on the phone last night, was very interested in our plan Session Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the one printed before it (0.1 * = 0.5 pt)
1 It won’t be long before he returns from Africa No matter how long you use it, it won’t wear out
3 My little sister always puts the blame on me for everything that goes wrong Take no notice of what she says
5 The top five students of the year will be given special prizes (by/from) the headmaster Session 3: Essay Writing (2 pts)
Task achievement (25 % of total mark)
Grammar range and Accuracy (25 % of total mark) Coherence and cohesion (25 % of total mark) Lexical resource (25 % of total mark)
2 Đề số
PART I: LISTENING
Section Complete the form below Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer
Rented properties customer’s requirements
Name: Steven Godfrey
Example:
No of bedrooms:
Answer: Four
Preferred location: In the _ (1) area of town Maximum monthly rent: £ (2)
Length of let required: (3)
Starting: September 1st
Complete the table below Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer
Address Rooms Monthly rent Problem
Oakington Avenue Living/dining room, separate kitchen £ 550 No _(4) Mead Street
Large living room and kitchen, bathroom and
a cloakroom £ 580
(13)Hamilton Road
Living room, kitchen-diner, and a
_(6)
£ 550 Too _(7)
Devon Close Living room, dining room, small kitchen £ _(8) None
Which two facilities in the district of Devon Close are open to the public at the moment? (9) hall and (10) pool
Section Choose the correct answer
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
1 Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted A to teach English there B to improve his Spanish C to learn about Latin American life D to improve his English What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in?
A construction B agriculture C tourism D architecture Why did Paul change from one project to another?
A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring
C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring In the village community, he learnt how important it was to
A respect family life B develop trust
C use money wisely D spend time with neighbors What does Paul say about his project manager?
A he let Paul most of the work B his plans were too ambitious C he was very supportive of Paul D he was too ambitious PART II PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words
1 A latter B label C ladder D latitude A pour B roar C flour D soar A chase B purchase C bookcase D suitcase A thread B feather C bread D bead A Prepare B preface C preparation D prejudice II Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words A amphibian B champagne C cathedral D creature A accommodation B antibiotic C counterclockwise D
(14)3 A consciousness B ecotourism C biosphere D confirm A architectural B cosmopolitan C appreciative D
archeologist
5 A consolidate B context C conference D confidence
PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico _
A her permanent residence was B where her permanent residence C permanent residence for her D her permanent residence
2 Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _ employed to investigate the deep sea
A can be robots B robots can be C can robots
D can robots that are
3 _ is not clear to researchers A Why dinosaurs having become extinct B Why dinosaurs became extinct
C Did dinosaurs become extinct D Dinosaurs became extinct
4 The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _ 1956 A while B until C on D when
Drinking water _ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth
A containing B in which containing C contains D that contain
6 In the 1820’s physical education became _ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities
A to be part B which was part C was part D part If you can win his attention _ for you
A the so much better B the better so much C so much the better D so the much better
(15)9 Which agency you work for?
A ads B advertised C advertising D advertisement
10 Van Gogh suffered from depression by overwork and ill-health A brought on B coming about
C taken up D put through
II Each sentence below contains mistake IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS
1 Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the second was superior than the first:
2 Malnutrition is a major cause of death in those countries where the cultivation of rice have been impeded by recurrent drought
3 Because the residents had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party
4 John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them pull
5 Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive
6 Judy decided to wait until after she had taken her exams before having her wisdom teeth pull
7 Hardly the plane had landed when Adam realized that he had left the file that he needed at his office
8 When she was asked for her opinion on the course, she said it had been a waist of time I try to remember your name but I am afraid I cannot remember it
10 I’d prefer to it on myself because other people make me nervous III Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE I know experience that I my best work early in the morning
2 I am astonished the way my students can spend all night at the disco and still remember their prepositions next morning
3 Is it possible to insure yourself nuclear attack?
4 At school today, we had a long discussion _ the best way to learn a foreign language “How can I discourage my boyfriend _ trying to kiss me all the time?” “Eat plenty of garlic.”
6 Raise the gun to your shoulder, aim _ the target, and try not to kill anyone Small children should be watched carefully
8 Would you give up your country cottage a town flat? He’ll inherit the money when he comes age 10 The performance on the first night came pretty IV Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word
(16)2 Police asked (PASS) if they had seen the accident happen
3 What a (WORRY) pair of children They have to be watched every minute of the day
4 Children are taught from young to be (RESPECT) _ to their elders
5 They frequently (MOBILE) _ the traffic as they march through the streets He shook his head in _ (APPROVE)
7 He fought the illness with courage and (DETERMINE) She seems (REASON) happy in her new job
9 Can we (ARRANGE) _the meeting for next Monday at 7? 10 If you weren’t so (ACT) _, you wouldn’t be so fat! PART IV READING
I Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D Action scenes in films
Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films These scenes, which are (1) as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to dangerous things safely (2) can crash a car, but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (3) sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew At an early (4) _ in the production, an expert stuntman is (5)
in to work out the action scenes and form a team He is the only person who can go (6) the wishes of the director, although he will usually only this in the (7) of safety
Many famous actors like to the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (8) _ in for the actors Actors like to become (9)
_ in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk To their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (10) _.If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt
1 A remarked B known C referred D named A Everyone B Someone C Anyone D No one A detailed B plain C straight D precise A period B minute C part D stage A led B taken C drawn D called A over B against C through D across A interests B needs C purposes D regards A work B get C put D stand A connected B arranged C involved D affected 10 A limits B ends C frontiers D borders II Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word
(17)The T-shirt, or at least the T-shirt as we know it, was born in the theatre When Tennessee William's play A Streetcar Named Oesire opened in New York in December 1947, a young actor (1) Marlon Brando went (2) stage wearing a (3) _ of blue jeans and a bright, white, capped-sleeve T-shirt It was the first time the T-shirt had been seen publicly as anything (4) an item of underwear and it set a fashion trend that was to last through (5) _ the end of the century The idea for the T-shirt came (6) Brando himself He had worn one at rehearsals for the play The director was so impressed by the look that was created that he asked Brando to wear the shirt in the play itself Brando may have seen the shirt being advertised by the American company Sears Roebuck They had decided to market the shirt (7) _ a fashionable garment in its (8)
right, rather than just something to be worn (9) warmth beneath a denim workshirt (10) _ an army uniform It was Brando, however, who popularized it, especially with the release of the film version of Streetcar in 1951 A short leather jacket completed the look that was to be adopted by teenage rebels in many countries for decades afterwards
III Read the following passage and choose the best answer
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the
increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed
1 What is the main topic of the passage?
A the Bengal tiger B international boycott C endangered species D problems with industrialization Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing The word “poachers” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C concerned scientists D trained hunters
(18)A indirectness B independence C incompetence D insensitivity
5 The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A a problem and a solution B a statement and an illustration C a comparison and contrast D specific and general information What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to in the passage?
A Bengal tigers B Interest in material gain
C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
7 Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph? A set aside B combined C organized D taken off The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A lower B raise
C make a payment on D make an investment toward What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A buying and selling of animal products overseas
B a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C a global increase in animal survival
D defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
10 Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A forgiving B concerned C vindictive D surprised PART V WRITING
I Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it
1 She never seems to succeed even though she works hard
Hard _ Do all the washing, please!
Let I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him
I wish _ Mick thought that we were married
Mick was under
5 The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect But for his command _
II Write an essay ( about 250 words) about the following topic:
Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of
(19)ĐÁP ÁN PART I: LISTENING
Section (10pts)
1 central 600 year(s) garage garden study noisy 595 concert 10 swimming Section (10pts)
1 C C A B C
PART II PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words (5pts)
1 B C B D D
II Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words (5pts)
1 D C D C D
PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones (10pts)
1 D B B B A
6 D C D C 10 A
I Each sentence below contains mistake IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS (10pts)
1 to the first has diligently them pulled Time passes pulled had the plane waste of time am trying 10 by myself III Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE (10pts)
1 from at/by against about from
6 at over for of 10 off
IV Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word (10pts)
1 Adaptation passers-by worrisome respectful immobilize disapproval determination reasonably rearrange 10 inactive PART IV READING
I Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D (10pts)
1 B C D D D
6 B A D C 10 A
II Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word (10pts)
(20)6 from as own for 10 or III Read the following passage and choose the best answer (10pts)
1 C D A D A
6 C A C B 10 B
PART V WRITING
I Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10pts)
1 Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed Let all the washing be done
3 I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him Mick was under the impression that we were married
5 But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail II Write an essay (of about 250 words) about the following topic (20pts)
Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes Others blame for man’s fault Which point of view you agree? State at least three relevant evidences
Marking scheme
The impression mark given is based on the following scheme:
1 Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
2 Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students
3 Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students
-The end - 3 Đề số
PHONETICS (5 points)
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others
16 A community B developing C conditioner D interested 17 A continue B importance C different D directed 18 A medicines B opposite C pollution D capable 19 A preservation B inspiration C disposable D popularity 20 A exhausted B atmosphere C suspect D computer GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points)
(21)A Yes, I am B Yes, I’d like one Thank you C That’s impossible I can’t afford a new one D Neither I’m going to lease one
22 Mr Black: “What a lovely house you have!” Mr John: “ ” A No problem B Thank you Hope you will drop in C Of course not, it’s not costly D I think so
23 You have never been to Italy, ?
A have you B haven’t you C did you D had you 24 You can’t tell what someone is like just from their
A character B looking C appearance D personality 25 “How is it going?” - “ ” A By bike B Not much C It sounds better D Mustn’t grumble 26 a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth
A Because B He is C As D That he is 27 , you need to achieve a score of 60% or more
A To pass this test B For being passed this test C In order pass this test D So that to pass this test
28 As a famous person many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly
A whose B whom C which D when 29 The brochure says that the hotel has a great of the sea
A appearance B look C sight D view 30 Our new coach is popular the whole team
A with B to C by D for 31 As soon as you that, I’d like you to go to bed
A have done B did C will D will have done 32 Margaret was slow at school, but she went on Prime Minister
A being B to be C having been D to have been 33 In 1870, , John D Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company A in spite of oil prices fluctuated B despite fluctuating oil prices
C but the oil prices fluctuated D oil prices were fluctuating 34 They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time
A going B making C doing D being
35 “I have an idea Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon” - “ ” A OK, what time? B You’re kidding C I know D I’m sure
(22)38 He didn’t feel happy because he worked (SUCCESS) _ 39 Many people expressed (DISAGREE) _ with the whole idea
40 There was a (WIDE) _ dissatisfaction with the government’s policies 41 Her health has (BAD) _ considerably since we last saw her
42 A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines against cancer, AIDS, heart diseases and other (SICK) _
43 He was (INFORMATION) _ of the consequences in advance
44 I was kept (WAKE) _ last night by the noise from a party in the flat above 45 This road is so bad that it needs (SURFACE) _
III Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points)
46 Last week unless my mother had had enough money, she would have bought that toy for me
A unless B had had C enough money D would have bought 47 It often takes me about fifteen minutes to go to work from here by foot
A takes B about fifteen minutes C to go D by foot 48 Those people say that it is such polluted air that they can’t breath, don’t they? A that B such polluted air C can’t breath D don’t they 49 It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that A noisy enough B so C would D stop
50 Dr Roberts, the first woman to be elected president of the university, is intelligent, capable and awareness of the problem to be solved
A elected president B is C awareness D to be solved READING
I There are blanks in the passage below From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them (5 points)
A terrible B size C hope D wrong E loose F problem G want
Choosing clothes can be difficult Some people (51) _ to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look exactly like everybody else Not all clothes are suitable for work or school, perhaps because they are not formal enough, or simply not comfortable It is easy to buy the
(52) _ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit overweight Very (53) _ clothes make you feel slim, but when
(23)Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As
(56) _ as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The number of public school libraries increased dramatically (57) _ the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, ( 58) _ provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (59) _ , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60) _ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access
Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (61) _ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the
(62) _ capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (63) _ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (64) _, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (65) _ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged
56 A freshly B recently C frequently D newly 57 A though B with C during D when 58 A that B who C which D this
59 A Nevertheless B Therefore C Consequently D Otherwise 60 A fine B fee C cost D sum 61 A go B come C rely D stay 62 A educational B economical C political D financial 63 A for B with C on D by 64 A country B converse C contrast D conflict 65 A attain B obtain C contain D maintain III Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D (10 points)
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables As easy means of producing ice
(24)a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford
meat Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare
66 What does the passage mainly discuss? A Causes of food spoilage
B Commercial production of ice
C Population movements in the nineteenth century D Inventions that led to changes in the American diet 67 The phrase “in season” in line refers to _
A a particular time of year B a kind of weather C an official schedule D a method of flavoring 68 During the 1860’s, canned food products were _ A unavailable in rural areas B available in limited quantities
C shipped in refrigerator cars D a staple part of the American diet 69 It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use _ A before 1860 B before 1890 C after 1900 D after 1920 70 The word ”them” in line 13 refers to _
A refrigerator cars B growers C perishables D distances 71 The word ”fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to _
A commonplace object B substance C luxury item D mechanical device 72 The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice _ A increased in cost B occurred only in the summer
C decreased in number D were on an irregular schedule 73 The word “Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to _ A occasionally B however C therefore D because
74 Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage? A Drying B Chemical additives C Canning D Cold storage
75 Which of the following statements is supported by the passage? A Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables B People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods
C Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available D Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners
Writing
(25)76 Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk
→ Since 77 She was not only bad-tempered but also very lazy
→ As well 78 “ Nothing will persuade me to apply for that kind of job.” She said
→ She flatly 79 The school I studied at last year was better than this one
→ This school isn’t 80 You must leave now, or you’ll miss the bus
→ You’ll miss II Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic (10 points)
“Technological advances are greatly contributing to the bad situation of high rate unemployment”
THE END KEYS TOTAL: 100 points LISTENING: (15 points; point for each correct answer)
Part 01 10 am 02 Lee 03 June 1st 04 University Hall 05 Health for Life Part 2: 06 T 07 F 08 F 09 T 10 NG
11 T 12 NG 13 T 14 F 15 NG
PHONETICS: (5 points; point for each correct answer) 16 D 17 C 18 C 19 C 20 B GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I (15 points; point for each correct answer) 21 D 22 B 23 A 24 C 25 D 26 A 27 A 28.B 29 D 30.A 31 A 32 B 33 B 34 D 35.A
II (10 points; point for each correct answer)
36 THRILLING 37 EXPLANATION 38 UNSUCCESSFULLY 39 DISAGREEMENTS 40 WIDESPREAD 41 WORSENED 42 SICKNESSES 43 INFORMED 44 AWAKE 45 RESURFACING
III (05 points; point for each correct answer) 46 A 47 D 48 C 49 D 50 C READING:
I (05 points; point for each correct answer) 51 G 52 D 53 E 54 F 55 A II (10 points; point for each correct answer)
56 B 57 D 58 C 59 A 60 C 61 C 62 D 63 B 64 C 65 D III (10 points; point for each correct answer)
66 D 67 A 68 B 69 B 70 C 71 A 72 C 73 B 74 B 75 C WRITING
I (05 points; point for each correct answer)
(26)Or (Since we didn’t have anything else to do, we decided to go for a walk.) 77 As well as being bad-tempered, she’s very lazy
78 She flatly refused to apply for that kind of job
79 This school isn’t as/so good as the one (that/which) I studied at last year Or (This school isn’t as/so good as the one at which/ where I studied last year.)
80 You’ll miss the bus if you don’t leave now Or (You’ll miss the bus unless you leave now.)
II Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic (20 points) 4 Đề số
SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answer in the numbered box provided below
1 Whatever your ambition is, as long as you try your utmost, you will be able to achieve your
A potential B objective C outcome D motivation It is impossible to tell these twins apart
A extremely B virtually C basically D naturally As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes beside us A pulled up B pulled down C pulled off D pulled through she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier
A Since when B Just as C Now that D Just now
5 Sorry, but that book is We’ll get some copies from the publisher next Monday A out of print B out of order C off shelf D out of stock
6 amount of money can buy true friendship
A None B Never C No D Not only The garden as far as the river
A advances B lies C enlarges D extends
8 You can't get through on the phone because the number you want is
A engaged B occupied C in use D busy you were shocked is perhaps not surprising
A What B That C Which D How 10 I don’t see any in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn’t start until o’clock
A cause B aim C reason D point 11 We should arrive home safe and
(27)A opposition B disagreement C dislike D denial 13 The picnic to be a terrible disaster
A turned out B turned up C turned down D turned round 14 This national park an area of 2,000 square kilometers
A covers B surrounds C consists D spreads 15 Those gloves are much too small for you Don’t try to put them on or you
will _them
A extend B spread C stretch D swell 16 This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to
A by far B by chance C by heart D by myself 17 The teacher suspected the student cheating in examination A on B about C in D of 18 I am so tired that I can’t take _what you are saying A up B out C in D on
19 There is a fault at our television station Please don’t your set A change B adjust C repair D switch
20 A trade union membership has declined, the number of _and strikes has also decreased
A quarrels B arguments C disagreements D disputes Your Answer:
1
6 10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
II Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space Write your answer in the numbered box provided below
Volunteering has many other intangible benefits It can help you give back to society, break down barriers of _ (1 UNDERSTAND) or fear, explore _ (2 PERSON) issues and even have fun It also has a _ (3 MEAN) and positive impact on your community But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they’re not just looking for a list of _ (4 ORGANIZE) and dates Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real examples of your _ (5 COMMIT), dedication and interests
Volunteering brings together a _ (6 VARY) of people Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight For example, maybe you’ll learn about the legal profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent centre
(28)Your answer:
1
6 10
III There is ONE mistake in each line in the following passage Find it and correct it Write your answer in the numbered box provided below
We all know stories about people with exceptional memories who have the possibility to
remember hundred of numbers after hearing them only once Now experts are saying that such feats can be taught
For example, almost people can repeat about nine numbers if they are read out slowly
In one experiment, ten hours’ training producing only a small improvement, but the result after practicing for a thousand hours was amazing: some people remembered 80 and even 100 numbers Similarly, a number of adults can identify only about five out a set of 21 colours what are only slightly different But after 80 training hours one person could recognize 18 of theirs Studies of 76 major composers show that it took at least ten years of musical training before any of them wrote a major work Psychologists are therefore rising the possibility that genius is the production of teaching
Your answer:
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1
2
3
4
5 10
SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION
I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage Everyone needs somewhere to live and work, and humans will construct buildings almost (1) _, using even ice or mud as materials if nothing else is available In the industrialized world, the problem is not finding materials for building but limited space and the high price of land The solution in most big cities is to build skyscrapers high (2) _ the air but is there an alternative to building up? Some architects have proposed turning skyscrapers on their heads and building down into the (3) _ This may seem an unusual concept but extensive railway systems exist underground so why not huge cities? Such places could
(29)the surface but a special shower system can create the (10) _ of rain It seems that subterranean workers miss real weather even when it is bad!
1 A somewhere B nowhere C anywhere D wherever A in B to C onto D into
3 A ground B land C soil D earth A valueless B valuable C worthy D worthless A bar B barrier C fence D border A B solve C provide D deal A attraction B attractively C attract D attractive A which B that C what D whether A make B C take D have
10 A depression B impression C admission D suggestion Your answer:
1
6 10
II Read the following passage Five sentences have been removed from it Choose from sentences A-G the one which best fits each gap numbered from to There are two extra sentences which you not need to use
International students who come to the United States may wonder about their American
classmates’ prior education Due to its local variations, the American education system appears confusing In addition, the structure and procedures at American universities differ somewhat from other systems, such as the British model This is a brief overview of the American school and university systems
To begin, because the country has a federal system of government that has historically valued local governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exist in the United States The federal government does not operate public schools (1) Public schools also receive some funding from the state, although much of the funding comes from local property taxes Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state in which they are located Each state’s legislative body decides how many tax dollars will be given to public colleges and universities Students in grades 1-12 not pay tuition (2) Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local schools district Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee of people elected by the local community or appointed by the local government The school board sets general policies for the school district and insures that state guidelines are met
(3) Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and grades 1-6 Many children attend kindergarten when they are five years old Children begin 1st grade at
age six Middle school is composed of students in grades 6-8 and high school contains grades 9-12
High school students are required to take a wide variety of courses in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science (4) A course can be one semester or two semesters in length The academic year generally begins in late August and ends in early June
(30)graduates after he or she has successfully passed all of the required courses Grades are given to students for each course at the end of each semester The grading scale is A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below average), and F (failing) A student who fails a required course must take the course again
A They may also be required to take foreign language or physical education, and they
may select to take music or art courses
B Most high school students graduate at the age of seventeen or eighteen C Generally, school districts are divided into elementary schools, middle schools,
and high schools
D College and university students pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or receive loans
E Today, nearly three out of four American high school graduates go to college or
university
F Each of the fifth states has its own Department of Education that sets guidelines
for the schools of that state
G Admission to a community college is easier, tuition is lower, and class sizes are
often smaller than in a university Your answer:
1
III Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word Write your answer in the numbered
box provided below
Environment plays an important part in our life Many people are aware of this But few of them pay attention to how to protect it These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper (1) _ reading about the damage we are doing to the environment The earth is (2) _ threatened now and the future looks bad What can each of us do?
We can not (3) _ up our polluted rivers and seas overnight (4) _ can we stop the disappearance of plants and animals But we can stop adding the problem while scientists search (5) _ answers, and laws are (6) _ in nature’s defense
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely, but some steps are easy to (7) _: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as (8) _ It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (9) _ bills We must all make a personal (10) _ to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren
Your answer:
(31)6 10 SECTION C: WRITING
I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
1 Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves
All dogs are John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing
Not until We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children
So as The machine is undeniably of great help
It is We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not
Regardless II Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets Do NOT change these words
1 You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries (NEEDS)
2 I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years (WENT)
3 The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher (LOSS)
4 Some old people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology (USED)
5 When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment (ON)
III COMPOSITION
Write a composition (200 words) about the following topic: People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career pre[aration, increased knowledge) Why you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to supports your answer
IV Read the following advertisement:
English-speaking Tour Guides Wanted
(32)hard for long hours, please contact: The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street , Hanoi Telephone No: 04 824 0139
Write a letter to Vinatour, applying for the job mentioned in that advertisement
5 Đề số
LISTENING (40 pts)
I You will hear a woman and a man talking about their work in the library Complete the information below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Write your answers in the correspondent numbered boxes (10 pts)
City library Head librarian Example: Mrs Phillips Hours (1) _ to 4.30 Books
Ground floor Second floor Third floor
Reference books (2) (3) _ Book carts
Brown cart Black cart White cart
books to re-shelve
books to (4) books to (5) Your answers
1
II You are going to hear a conversation between a university student and a company representative at a graduate fair Listen and complete the form by using no more than three words and/or a number Write your answers in the correspondent numbered boxes (20 pts)
GRADUATE FAIR REGISTRATION TGS GLOBAL Graduate details
Area of work: Example: Marketing
Name: Dominica (1) _ Nationality: (2) _
Email address: (3) @qmail.com University: (4) _ Type of course: a full-time BA
(33)Other activities: organize a (6) _ for charity Interests: (7) _ and Previous job(s): (8) _
Career plans: want to be a (9) Heard about fair through: (10)
Your answers
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III Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions Write your answers in the correspondent numbered boxes (10 pts) Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted A to teach English there
B to improve his Spanish
C to learn about Latin American life D to learn how to speak Spanish
2 What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in?
A construction B agriculture C tourism D engineering Why did Paul change from one project to another?
A His first job was not well organized B He found doing the routine work very boring C The work was too physically demanding D He wanted to find something challenging In the village community, he learnt how important it was to
A respect family life B develop trust C use money wisely D save money What does Paul say about his project manager?
A He let Paul most of the work B His plans were too ambitious
C He was very supportive of Paul D He did not give Paul any work to Your answers
1
LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 pts)
I Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions and write your answers in the correspondent numbered boxes (20 pts)
1 The are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal A chances
(34)2 The police have been ordered not to if the students attack them A combat
B rebuff C retaliate D challenge
3 _ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn A Akin to
B Prior to
C In addition to D With reference to
4 He was _ with an extraordinary ability A entrusted
B ensured C endowed D entreated
5 Four people drowned when the yatch in a sudden storm A inverted
B overflowed C upset D capsized
6 , he remained optimistic A Though badly wounded he was B Badly wounded as he was C As he was badly wounded D As badly wounded he was
7 imagined what would happen
A Not for one minute had they B Never they had C No minute had they D Not one minute had they
8 We were taken out for a meal the company's expense A for
B in C at D from
9 Nathalie seems very tough at work She’s a different person at home, _ A though
(35)D even though
10 The entire city was _ electricity last night – it was chaotic A no
B almost no C hardly any D without
11 Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and twenty kilos A missed
B lost C failed D fell
12 Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for materials
A live B raw C crude D rude
13 , the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather A Leaving uncovered
B Having left uncovered C Left uncovered
D Been left uncovered
14 I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you _ me the whole truth yesterday
A could have told B told
C have told D had told
15 Life’s very easy for you You were born with a _ spoon in your mouth A silver
B golden C bronze D diamond
16 There has been a lot of surrounding the government’s proposed scheme A controversy
(36)D consequence
17 You can’t bury your head and hope that this problem goes away, you know A in the mud
B in the pool C in the sand D in the water
18 I’m working long hours this week. _, the au-pair girl has asked for a few days’ leave A Even so
B All the same C On top of that D After all
19 Everything from chairs and fishing poles to ropes and papers can be made from bamboo Equally important,
A this giant grass grows in warm climate
B fresh spring bamboo shoots take longer to cook than winter ones C a variety of food can be made from this giant grass
D preserved bamboo shoots can be used in soups instead of fresh ones
20 of all of us who are here tonight I would like to thank Mr Jones for his talk A On behalf
B On account C In person D Instead Your answers
1 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
II Fill each gap of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets Write your answers in the correspondent numbered boxes (10 pts)
1 _ (LEAD) skill is the one skill that can grant you the opportunity to get a good job The teacher warned the children that if they _ again, they would be punished
(BEHAVE)
3 His busy schedule made him completely _ (ACCESS) to his students
4 If you are worried about wrinkles, use a (MOIST) cream every day
5 She (ROOT) herself, left the farm and moved to London
(37)7 Next week, the Sunday mass will be held to (MEMORY) the victims of the holocaust That bicycle lacks a few spokes in the wheels, but I think you can ignore such a minor _ (SHORT) and buy it at the low cost offered The key to the peaceful coexistence of a multiracial community is the reduction of the social _ (EQUAL)
10 Some of you must have forgotten to _ (CONNECT) the iron before leaving the house and therefore the fire broke out
Your answers
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2
3
4
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III There is ONE mistake in each of the following sentences Find out the mistake and correct it Write your answers in the correspondent numbered boxes No (0) has been done for you (10pts)
0 Most people are afraid from sharks
1 They have replaced workers with computer-controlled machines in near all their factories We spent a great deal of time looking through a large number of books to help him find a few information about Bermuda, but he knew most of it already
3 Not many people realize that a spider is not insect because insects don’t have eight legs and neither of them make webs
4 The school advised William's parents to let him go on the adventure holiday as it might develop him self-confidence
5 By the year 2015 it may be possible to travel faster than the speed of the light
6 Probably a number of people is going to be working on space stations in fifty years' time It seems almost inevitable that the lead actor will be replaced before the show will close In general, realistic films attempt to reproduce the surface of concrete reality with a minimum of distort
9 The railway police have finally arrested the man who has been responsible to biting all the buttons off railway carriage seats
10 Migration is a perilous seasonal journey undertake by many bird species Your answers
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
0 from of
1
2
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IV Fill in the gaps of the following sentences with suitable particles or prepositions Write the answers in the correspondent numbered boxes (10pts)
1 His heart attack was brought _ by too much stress at work
2 We don’t quite like the new employer’s approach He seems to lie _ the job Learning this long definition _ heart seems to be an impossible task
4 At the moment, I am _ to my ears in work, so I can't go out with you
5 The government’s plans to reduce crime came for a lot of criticism from freedom groups
6 I was the impression that you like Indian food
7 Mr Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut for teaching The farmhouse we stayed in was completely the beaten track
9 The teacher was deaf Nick's explanation of why he hadn't done his homework 10 Although Mrs Parker was bitterly jealous _ her friends’ higher wage in the company, she managed to avoid making sharp comments
Your answers
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READING (50 points)
I Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answer in correspondent numbered boxes (10pts)
People’s personalities vary considerably from one another as there are no two alike Our ingrained characters which (1) the patterns of our behavior, our reactions and temperaments are unparalleled on (2) of the diversified processes that mould our personality in the earliest (3) of human development
Some traits of character may to some (4) _ be hereditary simulating the attributes that identify our parents Others may (5) _ from the conditions experienced during pregnancy and infancy in this way reflecting the parents’ approach towards (6) _ their offspring Consequently, the environmental factor (7) _ a crucial role in strengthening of eliminating certain behavioral systems making an individual more prone to comfort to the patterns that (8) a prize
Undoubtedly, human personality (9) the most profound and irreversible formation during the first period of its development, yet, certain characteristics may still be (10) to considerable changes conditioned by different circumstances and situations
(39)6 A breeding B rearing C growing D yielding A makes B does C finds D plays A yearn B deserve C wish D necessitate A under acts B undertakes C undergoes D underlies 10 A practicable B feasible C subject D potential Your answers
1 10
II Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap Use only one word in each gap Write your answer in correspondent numbered boxes (10pts)
What is the difference between creative thinking and logical thinking? In creative thinking, we try to (1) up with as many ideas as (2) We call this brainstorming We keep (3) open mind about the ideas for the time being, (4) the ideas are practical or not No idea is considered ridiculous because (5) the most outlandish idea may work This way we have a (6) of several possible solutions In logical thinking, we are looking for (7) right answer (8) we find a working solution, we stop looking for alternatives, without realizing that there could be better solutions Most problems have more than one possible solution Creative thinking (9) us to choose the best of them Creative thinking and logical thinking don't oppose (10) other but they complement each other in fact Your answers
1
6 10
III Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) according to the passage Write your answers in the correspondent numbered boxes (10 pts)
Over the last century the world has become increasingly smaller Not geographically, of course, but in the sense that media, technology and the opening of borders has enabled the world’s citizens to view, share and gain access to a much wider range of cultures, societies and world views In this melting pot that the world has become, today’s child is privy to facets of the human experience that his immediate predecessors had no inkling even existed It stands to reason that in order to absorb, configure and finally form opinions about this information-laden planet, children must be supplied with certain tools Included in this list of ‘tools’ are: education, social skills, cultural awareness and the acquisition of languages, the most important of these being the latter Until recently, a child who had the ability to speak more than one language would have been considered a very rare entity This one-language phenomenon could
be attributed to a combination of factors Firstly, the monolingual environment in which a child was raised played a strong role, as did the limited, biased education of the past With regard to immigrants, the sad fact was that non-native parents tended to withhold the teaching of the mother tongue so that the child would acquire the ‘more prestigious’ language of the adopted country
(40)goal In other instances, children are born to bilingual parents, who, if they so desire, may teach the children two languages
Bringing up one’s child bilingually is not a decision to be taken lightly Both parents must consider long and hard the implications involved in raising a child in a two-language home This decision is one of those all-important choices which will affect not only the parents’ lives but also the life of the child Raising a child bilingually has a two-fold effect Firstly, of course, the child learns the two languages of the parents Secondly, the parents’ decision will influence factors which will have a far-reaching effect on the child’s life Some of these factors include: style and place of education; diameter of social circle; employment potential and preference; and, most importantly, the way in which the child views himself and his global environment One of the more advantageous by-products of being a member of a bilingual family is the inherent awareness of two different cultures This bicultural child inherits a wealth of knowledge brought about by an exposure to: historical backgrounds; traditional songs and folklore; rituals of marriage; models of social interaction; and therefore, two varying
interpretations of the world The monolingual child seems to be at a disadvantage in comparison to the bilingual child, who has a set of languages and an accompanying set of abstract cultural ideas Practically speaking, when a child comes from a two-language family, he must be taught both languages in order to communicate with the extended family members When, for example, the grandparents speak a language which differs from that of the child’s locale, a monolingual child would be deprived of the interaction which occurs between grandparents and grandchildren On the other hand, a bilingual child will not only be able to speak to grandparents, but will also comprehend where these people have ‘come from’ There will be a shared cultural empathy within the family Because all family members can
communicate, on both a verbal and cultural level, no one will feel excluded and the child will develop a sense of rootedness
On a more abstract level, it has been said that a bilingual child thinks differently from a monolingual child Current research in linguistics indicates that there may be a strong
correlation between bilingualism and cognitive skills This new research concerns itself with the fact that a bilingual child has two lexical structures for any given physical or abstract entity This leads logically to the assumption that the child also has two associations for many words, as a word can mean different things in different languages For example, the word ‘fire’ in many western hemisphere languages connotes warmth and relaxation In the Inuit language however, where fire is a necessity of life, it may connote heat and survival For the bilingual child, then, vocabulary items and the abstract idea behind them are both dual in nature and more elastic Researchers maintain that this elasticity of ideas may allow the child to think more flexibly and, therefore, more creatively
1 In the author’s view, the world is becoming a _ A more culturally diverse place
B place where only privileged children will prosper C less complex place to live in
D much more integrated place
2 According to the first paragraph, which of the following was true of immigrants? A Children were reluctant to use their mother tongue
(41)3 The phrase “privy to” in paragraph mostly means _
A acquainted with B advised of C apprised of D in the know about The phrase “attributed to” in paragraph mostly means _
A ascribed to B associated with C connected with D held responsible for
5 According to the writer, second or foreign language learning is something _ A people are still apathetic towards
B mainly associated with private sector education C that few people take seriously
D about which general attitudes have evolved considerably
6 According to the article, the decision to raise bilingual children is difficult because A it may limit the child’s choice of friends
B though simple for parents, it can impact negatively on children C it may cause children to lose their sense of identity
D it needs to be considered from many different angles
7 With regard to the extended family in immigrant situations, the writer feels it is important that _
A adults try to understand the child’s difficult cultural situation
B children are not pressured to speak their parents’ native language C adults recognize the child’s need to identify more with local culture D children can relate to all aspects of their parents’ native culture The word “by-products” in paragraph mostly means _
A entailments B knock-on effects C side effects D spin-offs The word “connotes” in paragraph mostly means _
A underpins B implies C signifies D smacks of 10 According to current research, the benefit of learning two languages is that _ A different types of knowledge can be accessed in different languages
B bilinguals become more aware the origin of words in languages C it helps to develop different capabilities of the mind
D bilinguals develop a greater sense of the value of culture Your answers
1 10
(42)STAYING HEALTHY IN SPACE
The range of foods available to astronauts is vast, and great care is taken to ensure that it looks and smells appetizing Meals are organized to provide an average of 3,000 calories a day, which seems high for living in an enclosed environment in which there is no gravity But
astronauts can expend a great deal of energy in doing the simplest things For example, if they try to turn a handle, they turn themselves as well If they bend down to up a shoelace, (1) Finding unusual ways of doing such ordinary things uses up the excess calories The space diet is balanced rather differently from a terrestrial diet This is to try and
compensate for changes that take place in the body during space flight Bodily changes begin as soon as astronauts go into space (2) _Among the most serious is calcium loss, which causes a marked reduction in the mass and strength of bones There is also a progressive loss of red blood cells What causes these effects is not known,
(3) The heart muscles, with no gravity to battle against, start to waste away The leg muscles start to waste away too, since walking, as done on Earth, (4)
_ Exercise also helps to reduce muscle wastage (5) _ No one yet knows the limit of human endurance in space If astronauts can withstand two years or more of continuous weightlessness, the mankind’s dream of visiting other planets could become reality in the early decades of the next century
A can only be done if astronauts put on their heavy spacesuits B and will never be known
C which is rather more than astronauts really need D and are quite noticeable after even a week E they start turning somersaults
F and is vital on very long flights
G and the question must be answered before long-duration space-flight is really safe Your answers:
1
V Read the passage and the tasks that follow (10pts)
The US City and the Natural Environment
A While cities and their metropolitan areas have always interacted with and shaped the natural environment, it is only recently that historians have begun to consider this relationship During our own time, the tension between natural and urbanized areas has increased, as the spread of metropolitan populations and urban land uses has reshaped and destroyed natural landscapes and environments
B The relationship between the city and the natural environment has actually been circular, with cities having massive effects on the natural environment, while the natural environment, in turn, has profoundly shaped urban configurations Urban history is filled with stories about how city dwellers contended with the forces of nature that threatened their lives Nature not only caused many of the annoyances of daily urban life, such as bad weather and pests, but it also gave rise to natural disasters and catastrophes such as floods, fires, and earthquakes In order to protect themselves and their settlements against the forces of nature, cities built many
(43)furies, but often their own actions – such as building under the shadow of volcanoes, or in earthquake-prone zones – exposed them to danger from natural hazards
C City populations require food, water, fuel, and construction materials, while urban industries need natural materials for production purposes In order to fulfill these needs, urbanites
increasingly had to reach far beyond their boundaries In the nineteenth century, for instance, the demands of city dwellers for food produced rings of garden farms around cities In the twentieth century, as urban populations increased, the demand for food drove the rise of large factory farms Cities also require fresh water supplies in order to exist – engineers built
waterworks, dug wells deeper and deeper into the earth looking for groundwater, and dammed and diverted rivers to obtain water supplies for domestic and industrial uses In the process of obtaining water from distant locales, cities often transformed them, making deserts where there had been fertile agricultural areas
D Urbanites had to seek locations to dispose of the wastes they produced Initially, they placed wastes on sites within the city, polluting the air, land, and water with industrial and domestic effluents As cities grew larger, they disposed of their wastes by transporting them to more distant locations Thus, cities constructed sewerage systems for domestic wastes They usually discharged the sewage into neighboring waterways, often polluting the water supply of
downstream cities The air and the land also became dumps for waste disposal In the late nineteenth century, coal became the preferred fuel for industrial, transportation, and domestic use But while providing an inexpensive and plentiful energy supply, coal was also very dirty The cities that used it suffered from air contamination and reduced sunlight, while the cleaning tasks of householders were greatly increased
E In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reformers began demanding urban environmental cleanups and public health improvements Women's groups often took the lead in agitating for clean air and clean water, showing a greater concern than men in regard to quality of life and health-related issues The replacement of the horse, first by electric trolleys and then by the car, brought about substantial improvements in street and air sanitation The movements demanding clean air, however, and reduction of waterway pollution were largely unsuccessful On balance, urban sanitary conditions were probably somewhat better in the 1920s than in the late nineteenth century, but the cost of improvement often was the
exploitation of urban hinterlands for water supplies, increased downstream water pollution, and growing automobile congestion and pollution
(44)convenience of the automobile, now increased to a torrent, putting major strains on the formerly rural and undeveloped metropolitan fringes To a great extent, suburban layouts ignored
environmental considerations, making little provision for open space, producing endless rows of resource-consuming and fertilizer-dependent lawns, contaminating groundwater through
leaking septic tanks, and absorbing excessive amounts of fresh water and energy The growth of the outer city since the 1970s reflected a continued preference on the part of many people in the western world for space-intensive single-family houses surrounded by lawns, for private automobiles over public transit, and for the development of previously untouched areas
Without better planning for land use and environmental protection, urban life will, as it has in the past, continue to damage and stress the natural environment
Questions 1-7 (7pts)
The passage has seven sections, A-G Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below Write the correct number, i-x, in boxes 1-7 Three of the
headings not fit List of headings
i Legislation brings temporary improvements ii The increasing speed of suburban development iii A new area of academic interest
iv The impact of environmental extremes on city planning v The first campaigns for environmental change
vi Building cities in earthquake zones vii The effect of global warming on cities
viii Adapting areas surrounding cities to provide resources ix Removing the unwanted by-products of city life
x Providing health information for city dwellers 1) Paragraph A _
2) Paragraph B _ 3) Paragraph C _ 4) Paragraph D _ 5) Paragraph E _ 6) Paragraph F _ 7) Paragraph G _ Your answers
1
5
Questions 8-13 (3pts)
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage? In boxes 8-10, write
(45)FALSE if the statement is false according to the passage NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage
8) In the nineteenth century, water was brought into the desert to create productive farming land
9) Women were often the strongest campaigners for environmental reform
10) Reducing urban air and water pollution in the early twentieth century was extremely expensive
Your answers
8 10
WRITING (60 points)
I Describing the graph (20 points)
The table shows the average annual percentages of water pollution in four large cities in 2003 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant You should write at least 150 words Water pollution by major pollutants, 2003 Cities
Pollutants Taipei Sao Paulo Tokyo New York
Pesticides 28 31 13
Erosion 12 20 23 12
Phosphates in detergents 10 23 34
Domestic Sewage 50 65 23 41
II Summary
Read the following paragraph carefully Use your own words to summarize it You MUST NOT copy the original (10pts)
The busy schedules that most adults face from day to day have created a rising health problem in the modern world Stress affects almost everyone, from the highly pressured executive to the busy homemaker or student It can cause a variety of physical disorders, ranging from
headaches to stomach ulcers and even alcoholism Stress, like a common cold, is a problem that cannot be cure; however, it can be controlled A person can learn to control stress by setting realistic goals, enjoying a hobby and/ or physical exercise, and by maintaining a good, warm relationship with family and friends
……… ……… ……… ……… ………
III Essay (30 points)
(46)Write an essay of about 250 words to express your view Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………
- Hết - ĐÁP ÁN LISTENING (40 pts)
I You will hear a woman and a man talking about their work in the library Complete the information below (10pts)
1 8.30 Adults collection children books be repaired be sold
II You are going to hear a conversation between a university student and a company representative at a graduate fair (20pts)
1 Alexandrovna Russian Dom54/ dom54 London University
5 21st July/ July 21st or 21/7
6 competition
7 cooking/ cookery; swimming children’s tutor
9 project manager 10 (a) friend
III Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions (10 pts)
1 C C A B C
LEXICO-GRAMMAR (60 pts)
I Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions (20 pts) D C B C D B A C A 10 D
11 B 12 B 13 C 14 D 15 A 16 A 17 C 18 C 19 C 20 A
II Fill each gap of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets (10 pts)
1 leadership misbehaved inaccessible moisturizing uprooted impoverished commemorate shortcoming 9 inequalities/ inequality 10 disconnect III There is ONE mistake in each of the following sentences Find out the mistake and correct it (10pts)
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
0 from of
(47)2 few little will close closes
3 neither none distort distortion
4 him his to for
5 the light light 10 undertake undertaken
IV Fill in the gaps of the following sentences with suitable particles or prepositions (10pts)
1 on/about on/ down on by up in
6 under out off to 10 of
READING (50 points)
I Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap (10pts)
1 D A 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.C 10 C II Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap (10pts)
1 come possible an whether even choice the Once/When enables 10 each
III Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) according to the passage (10 pts)
1 A B D A D D D D B 10 C IV Read the following passage and choose the most suitable from A to G on the list and write it in each gap from to Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (10 pts)
1 E D G A F
V Read the passage and the tasks that follow (10pts)
1 iii iv viii ix v i ii
8 F T 10 NG
WRITING (60 points)
I Describing the graph (20 points)
1 Completion: 2pts - The writing is complete
- The writing is neither too long nor too short
2 Content: pts - Cover the main information of the table yet not go into too much detail - Make general remarks and effective comparisons
3 Organization: 5pts - The ideas are well-organized
- The description is sensibly divided into paragraphs Language: 5pts - Use a wide range of vocabulary and structures
(48)5 Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: 2pts
- Intelligible handwriting
- Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes II Summarizing an extract (10points)
Requirements: Good summary with enough content and clear, logical information Suggested content:
- Causes of stress - Effects of stress
- Solutions to the problem of stress III Essay (30 points)
1 Completion: 3pts - The writing is complete
- The writing is neither too long nor too short
2 Content: pts - Provide relevant and convincing ideas about the topic - Supported by specific example and/or reasonable justifications
3 Organization: 8pts
- Present the right form of an essay
- Ideas are well organized and presented with unity, cohesion and coherence
- The writing is sensibly divided into paragraphs Language: pts - Use a wide range of vocabulary and structures
- Good use and control of grammatical structures Handwriting, punctuation
and spelling: 3pts - Intelligible handwriting
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