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ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A generous B electricity C horrible D famous A mathematics B history C literature D physics A overweight B popular C beautiful D tomorrow A invention B complexion C tradition D question A economy B village C interest D industry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions We _for three hours and are very tired A are walking B have been walking C were walking D had been walking The policeman explained to us _get to the market A how B how could C how we could D how could we _from Bill, all the students said they would go A Except B Only C Apart D Separate Not until a monkey is several years old _to exhibit signs of independence from its mother A beginning B does it begin C and begin D it begins 10 At the election you must mark your paper, fold it and drop it in to the _box A voting B ballot [voting paper] C selection D nomination 11 Had the drought not lowered, the reservoir of the ancient village A wouldn't be discovered B wouldn't have been discovered C can't have been discovered D can't be discovered 12 “Never say that again, _?” A won’t you B you C don’t you D will you 13 Mary: “ Do you think it will rain ? “ Jenny: “Oh ! ” A I don’t hope B I hope not C I don’t hope so D It’s hopeless 14 It is believed _causes insomnia [inability to sleep] A too much caffeine which B that too much caffeine C it in too much caffeine D too much caffeine that 15 The train accident has _the other train’s departure for a few hours A sent back B called off C delayed D retained 16 Not only _much bigger than any other planets, but it is unlike the planets, it consists completely of gaseous material A Sun is B the Sun, which is C is the Sun D that the Sun 17 - “ How about some more coffee?” - “ _.” A I don’t agree, I’m afraid B No, thanks C Yes, please D A&B 18 _to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser [hot stream sent up] A Being not B Not having been C Have not been D Having not been 19 She has to pass all her exams or _she would have no holiday A instead B else C therefore D though 20 We have had the roof of our house _ A to replace B replace C replaced D been replaced 21 From the hotel there is a good _of the mountains A vision B view C sight D picture 22 If you require any more _about the holiday, please telephone us Page A description B information C news D fact 23 He me to believe that they had left the district A made B led C assured D confirmed 24 He was completely _by her tale of hardship A taken away B taken down C taken in [cheat/ deceive] D taken up 25 He lost his job _no fault of his own A through B by C with D over 26 Sarah is a young girl with _and a straight nose A almond-shaped eyes B almond-eyed shape C eyes shaped almond D almond-shape eyed 27 You shouldn't _to your teacher like that It was very rude A have talked B talk C have be talked D talked 28 Old houses have a _to be draughty A tendency B habit C problem D characteristic 29 Oh, no! My wallet has been _ A rob B picked C stolen D theft 30 There's someone at the door _them A I'm answering B I answer C I'll answer D I answered 31 Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful _in computer software A pioneer B navigator C generator D volunteer 32 - “ Can I use your motorbike this evening?” - “ _.” A Of course, you can B Of course, you might C It’s my pleasure D Do it if you can 33 His father left New York The doctor suggested 34 he _there A not stayed B won’t saty C not stay D not go to stay 35 No one died in the accident, ? A didn’t they B did he C didn’t he D did they 36 The students got the librarian _books for them A buy B to buy C bought D buying Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40 The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants President and Mrs John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800 When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was in the unfinished East Room to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U S president 37 Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text? A George Washington’s life in the White House B The Early History of the White House Page C The burning of the White House D Presidential Policies of Early U S Presidents 38 Why did George Washington not love in the White House? A It had been burned by the British B He did not like the architectural features C He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered D Construction had not yet been completed 39 The word “ inhabitant” in paragraph is closest meaning to: A modifications B moves C celebrations D residents 40 It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was: A the first president of the United States B the second president of the United States C the third president of the United States D the fourth president of the United States 41 What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in? A main staircase B laundry yard C pool D A and B 42 The author most likely discusses the “ staircase” in paragraph in order to: A show the elegance of the new White House B explain the architectural features added by Jefferson C provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House D demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire 43 The word “ forces” in paragraph could best be replaced by: A military B effort C power D energy 44 According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House? A He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House B He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British C He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams D He was accepting of the many inconveniences 45 According to the passage, when James monroe came to the White House, it had been: A repressed B reconstructed C relocated D reserved 46 The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses: A the details of the destruction of the White House by the British B James Monroe’s policies as presidents C modifications by presidents who followed D other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 47 She is no longer young to enter a beautiful contest A is B longer young C to enter D beautiful 48 Supposed that you failed your driving test, would you take it again? A would you take B driving test C failed D Supposed that 49 I hadn’t understood his directions However, I asked him to repeat what he’d said A However B hadn’t understood C he’d said D asked him 50 Although there were a lot of opposition initially, many people now accept that infertile couples have the right to medical help A now B were C a lot of opposition D medical help 51 With the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, businessmen not hardly have as much traveling as they used to A they used to B businessmen C hardly have D development of Page Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS Paul Watson is an environmental activist He is a man who believes that he must something, not just talk about doing something Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways Some people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much Other people think that he is a criminal On July 16th, 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd Watson and the people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal However, they had a strange prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra The Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it and sank it As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea The Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home in Canada Paul Watson and his workers thought that they had been successful The Sierra had been a whaling ship, which had operated illegally The captain and the crew of the Sierra did not obey any of the international laws that restrict whaling Instead, they killed as many whales as they could, quickly cut off the meat, and froze it Later, they sold the whale meat in countries where it is eaten Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra However, the commission did very little, and Paul became impatient He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling ships in any way that he could He offered to pay $25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ship, and he sank the Sierra He acted because he believes that the whales must be protected Still, he acted without the approval of the government; therefore, his actions were controversial Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist Other men and women are also fighting to protect the Earth Like Watson, they not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they have become impatient Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it 52 According to the reading, an environmental activist is someone who _ A runs into whaling ship B does something to protect the Earth C talks about protecting endangered species D is a hero, like Paul Watson 53 When something is controversial, _ A everyone agrees with it B everyone disagrees with it C people have different ideas about it D people protect it 54 The members of a ship’s crew are _ A the men and women who work on the ship B the people who work on the airplanes C all of the people on a ship, including the passengers D the people who own the ship 55 The main idea of paragraph one is that _ A Paul Watson is a hero to some people B activists are people who something C Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist D Paul Watson does not believe in talking 56 The Sea Shepherd was hunting _ A the Atlantic Ocean B whales C the Sierra D Portugal 57 The author implies that Paul Watson lives in _ A Portugal B a ship on the Atlantic C the Sierra D Canada Page 58 The captain and the crew of the Sierra were acting illegally because _ A they were not obeying international laws B they were whaling C they were killing and selling whales D All of the above are correct 59 In paragraph the phrase “and froze it” refers to _ A whale meat B the Sierra C whales D the Sierra crew 60 The main idea of paragraph is that _ A the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries B the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws C the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could D whaling is illegal according to international law 61 Watson ran into the Sierra because _ A he wanted to stop the ship’s crew from whaling B he was impatient with the government’s actions C he wanted to protect the whales from the whalers D All of the above are correct Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 62 Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework A Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework B Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework C Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework D As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework 63 I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi A It couldn’t be Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi B You mustn’t have seen Mr Phong because he’s in Hanoi C It can’t have been Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi D Mr Phong mightn’t see you because he’s in Hanoi 64 I’m like my mum, whereas my brother looks like my dad A I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes after my dad B I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes over my dad C I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes on my dad D I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes in my dad 65 She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting A She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting B Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting C Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting D She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting 66 They would have never accepted his money if they had known his plan A They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money B They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money C They took the money he offered them without realizing his purposes D They didn’t know his plan and never took the money from him 67 “ Let’s go to the cinema tonight” he suggested A He suggested them to go to the cinema that night B He suggested their going to the cinema that night C He suggested they went to the cinema that night D He suggested that let’s them to go to the cinema that night 68 “You should have finished the report by now,” the boss said to his secretary Page A The boss suggested his secretary should have finished the report on time B The boss scolded his secretary for not finishing the report on time C The boss reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time D The boss advised his secretary to finish the report on time 69 I was on the point of leaving the house when he came A No sooner had I left the house than he came B I had hardly left the house when he came C When he came I had just left the house D I was just about to leave the house when he came 70 "Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" said Adam A Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair B Gavin was suggested to have a haircut C It was suggestable that Adam get Gavin's haircut D Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut 71 Without skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation A Had it been for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation B He wouldn't have survived the operation if he hadn't had skilful surgery C But for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation D With skilful surgery he would have survived the operation Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 71 to 80 What you well? What you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (71) An employer will consider you seriously for a (72) when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are Clearly not everyone is equally good (73) everything You may need to improve yourself and so (74) courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength You will need to (75) some time on your self-assessment Your honesty and the desire for selfimprovement will lead to (76) in getting the right job Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs Ask (77) if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (78) if necessary Make a list of these things It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends If you are considering a career that (79) a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (80) expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation 72 A strong B strength C strengthen D strengthened 73 A position B location C spot D room 74 A upon B in C at D for 75 A meeting B taking C making D interviewing 76 A use B make C lose D spend 77 A success B successful C successfully D succeed 78 A you B your C yours D yourself 79 A interests B fields C opinions D attendances 80 A requires B asks C tells D urges 81 A a B an C the D this Page THE END Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the correct answer Could you me ten pounds untill next Monday? A provide B borrow C lend D let There are two of dirty clothes on the table A piles B groups C columns D gangs He wanted some meat, so he went to the A butcher’s B baker’s C laundry D chemist’s He English very well A says B tells C talks D speaks I want to .a table at the Savoy Restaurant A maintain B manage C reserve D allow Peter promised me with my homework A help B helping C for helping D to help Tell Miss Davis ring her boyfriend A not to B mustn’t C doesn’t D shouldn’t Paul can’t go to the football game his illness A because of B because C as D for They are studying pronunciation with Mr Brown, ? A are they B they C aren’t they D don’t they 10 Please keep the fire It’s so cold in here A burns B burn C to burn D burning 11 When I came to see him, he at his desk A worked B is working C was working D has worked 12 There is nothing very to in that small town A enjoyable B enjoying C enjoyed D enjoy 13 Hotels have developed .restaurants A as rapidly as B as rapid as C so rapidly that D as rapid than 14 I am extremely busy I have very little time A busy B spare C good D enough 15 She was proud finishing the work in such a short time A for B of C on D over 16 you prefer, English or French? A What B How C Which D Whichever 17 These vegetables don’t taste to me A well B deliciously C freshly D fresh 18 I spoke to her She spoke to me We spoke to A ourselves B each other C us D down 19 Most people enjoy letters to their friends A writing B written C to write D write 20 Her husband died long ago and she brought her children on her own A after B with C up D down 21 you go swimming? –Twice a week A How B How often C How long D How much 22 The pencil is lying on the desk is mine A who B which C whom D where 23 Keep on I don’t want your work A study/ to interrupt B to study/ to interrupt Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ C studying/ interrupting D studying/ to interrupt 24 Mr and Mrs Phillips in London from 1990 to 1995 A lived B live C have been living D have lived 25 My parents weren’t strict with me at all They let me what I wanted A B did C to D Done 26 If Peter , he would come a is invited b was invited c would be invited d had been invited 27 The weather is to go for a picnic a so good that b good enough for us c as good as d too well 28 Peter doesn’t like films.- _ a Either does his sister b Neither does his sister c His sister does, too d His sister doesn’t, neither 29 I would like to have my car a repair b to repair c repairing d repaired SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and then choose the suitable answer n an effort to produce the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship afloat, the British built the Titanic It was so superior to anything else on the seas that it was dubbed “unsinkable” The owners were so sure of this that they provided lifeboats for only 950 of its possible 3,5000 passengers any passengers were abroad the night it hit an iceberge, only two days at sea and more than half way between England and the New York destination Because the luxury liner was traveling so fast, it was impossible to advoid the ghostly looking iceberge An unextinguished fire also contributed to the ship’s submersion Panic inscreased the number of casualties as people jumbed into the icy water or fought to be among the few to board the lifeboats Four hours after the mishap, another ship, the Carphathia, rescued the survivors-less than a third of those orginally abroad he infamous Titanic enjoyed only two days of sailing glory on its first voyage in 1912 before plunging into 12,000 feet of water near the coast of Newfoundland, where it lies today Questions: 30 Which of the following is NOT true? A The Titanic sank near Newfoundland B The Titanic was the fastest ship afloat in 1912 C Only a third of those aboard died D The Carpathia rescued the survivors 31 Which of the following did not contribute to the large number of casualities? A speed B Carpathia C panic D fire 32 How many days was the Titanic at sea before sinking? A B 12 C D 33 The Titanic sank: A about half way between England and New York B near the Carpathia C on its way to London D somewhere near New York 34 The Titanic had lifeboats for only 950 of its possible 3.500 passengers because A it was thought to be “unsinkable” I M T Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ B all luxurious ships were well constructed C there was not enough space for more lifeboats D lifeboats were very expensive II Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 35 There is a seven-o’clock train leaves every morning 36 Most all animals and many kinds of birds can swim naturally 37 Unless you don’t take my advice, you won’t be successful in your future career 38.I am surprising at how much he smokes; I’m not used to it 39 Jack London is known as one of the great novelist of the world Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest: 40 a forks b lasers c biscuits d whips 41 a blood b food c wood d good 42 a adventure b advice c advertise d advance Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the rest: 43 a militant b company c invaluable d military 44 a dangerous b mountainous c curious d adventurous 45 a artificial b reality c.compulsory d expression Read the passage and make the correct choice: enin was born in April, 1870 in Simbirsk His father died (46) he was sixteen years old In September 1887 he entered Kazan University and he was arrested (47) participating in student protests and was expelled from the University Then he (48) to study the literature of earlier generations of Russian Revolutionaries (49) study law He gained the license to practise law in 1892 One year later, he became (50) in Marxism In April 1899, his book titled “The development of Capitalism in Russia” was published 46 a because b when c although d during 47 a by b because c for d in spite of 48 a began b finished c looked forward d practised 49 a in order to b but c so d and 50 a rich b interested c keen d successful L THE END Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A controlling the explosion of information available on the Internet B reaching common policy for regulating access to the global computer network C emphasizing the need to block access to Web sites that run “counter to our cherished values, traditions and culture” D All are correct The greatest concern of many ASEAN-member countries was _ A the explosion of information available on the Internet B the way to police all Western Web sites C the dissemination of pornography and antigovernment views over the Internet D the shortage of human resources for computing At the end of the forum, the ASEAN delegates came to the conclusion that _ A each country should develop its own regulatory approach to cyberspace B each country should share information and their experiences with national regulations and “cyberlaws” C all delegates agreed on a regulatory framework for the region D All are correct The forum was unable to agree on a regulatory framework for the region because _ A each country had different political views on censorship B Singapore requires Internet providers to block access to pornographic Web sites C The Philippines and Thailand support more liberal policies D All are correct The word “police” may probable mean _ A to go around an area B to monitor C to cancel D to censor hailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand (or “Land of the Free”), is a country in Southeast Asia The country was an absolute monarchy from 1782 until 1932, when rebels seized power in a coup and established a constitutional monarchy Since then, Thailand has come under the rule of many governments, both civil and military The country was known as Siam until 1939 (when it was renamed Thailand), and again for a few years in the late 1940s in 1949 the name Thailand was adopted a second time Central Thailand is dominated by a large fertile plain, formed by the country’s chief river, the Chao Phraya, and its tributaries Much of the country’s rice and other crops are grown in this region Bangkok, located on the Chao Phraya near the Gulf of Thailand, is Thailand’s capital and largest city Thai people form the large majority of Thailand’s population, and most of them practice Theravada Buddhism Other ethnic groups within the population include Chinese, Malays, and indigenous hill peoples, such as the Hmong and Karen Thailand is known for its highly refined classical music and dance and for a wide range of folk arts Traditionally based on agriculture, Thailand’s economy began developing rapidly in the 1980s The Thai have always been an agricultural people of the lowland valleys and intermountain basins, where they cultivated wet rice with the use of water buffalo and harvested a wide range of fish and shellfish from the rivers and the sea These occupations were often supplemented, especially in the north and northeast, by the collection of forest products, ranging from timber, such as teak and bamboo, to foods stored for consumption during the dry season In the northern mountain valleys, T Page 15 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Tai-speaking peoples developed an intricate system of small-scale irrigation, called muang fai The eventual move to the great central plain necessitated the development of canals for transportation and, from the late 19th century onwards, of much larger irrigation and flood-control systems Small nuclear families occupied villages, comprising a wat and wooden houses on stilts The pattern of life was governed above all by the seasonal rhythm of the monsoons and by a series of important religious festivals Many of these festivals were closely associated with fertility and the arrival and ending of the rains The name of this country in 1948 was _ A Thailand B Siam C the Kingdom of Thailand D “Land of the Free” Thailand has followed the constitutional monarchy since _ A 1782 B 1932 C 1949 D 1980 Thai people are famous for _ A folk dance B highly refined classical music C a wide range of folk arts D All are correct People in Thailand develop various kinds of irrigation such as _ A an intricate system of small-scale irrigation, called muang fai, by Tai-speaking peoples B the development of canals for transportation in the great central plain C large irrigation and flood-control system D All are correct The pattern of life in the country was governed by _ A the cultivation of wet rice B the seasonal rhythm of the monsoons and by a series of important religious festivals C the harvest of a wide range of fish and shellfish from the rivers and the sea D the arrival and ending of the rains PART B UNIT (Cloze test ) D DESERTS esert biomes are the (1) _ of all the biomes In fact, the most important characteristic of a desert is that it receives very little (2) _ Most deserts receive less than 300 mm a year compared (3) rainforests, which receive over 2,000 mm That means that the desert only gets 10 percent of the rain that a rainforest gets! The temperature in the desert can (4) _ drastically from day to night because the air is (5) _ dry that heat escapes rapidly at night The daytime temperature averages 38°C (6) _ in some deserts it can get down to -4°C at night The temperature also varies greatly depending on the (7) _ of the desert Since desert conditions are so severe, the plants that live there need to have (8) _ to compensate for the lack of water Some plants, such as cacti, (9) _ water in their stems and use it very slowly, while others like bushes conserve water by growing few leaves or by having large root systems to gather water or few leaves Some desert plant species have a short life cycle of a few weeks that (10) _ only during periods of rain Page 16 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ 5 10 a coldest a rain a with a change a such as a when a part a adaptations a place a spend b hottest b rainfall b for b exchange b such b while b region b agreements b put b take UNIT 10 (Cloze test ) c driest c raindrop c about c transform c so much c as c area c accepts c store c last d wettest d raincoat d in d transfer d so d because d location d achievements d hold d experience ENDANGERED SPECIES T he World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international (1) _- governmental organization for the (2) _, research, and restoration of the environment The organization was (3) _ as a charitable trust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund It was an initiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over million (4) _ worldwide, working in more (5) _ 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the world It is a charity, with (6) 9% of its funding coming from voluntary (7) _ by private individuals and businesses The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the (8) _ of our environment" Currently, much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts Among other issues, it is also concerned (9) _ endangered species, pollution, and climate change The organization (10) more than 20 field projects worldwide In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world a non b not c no d nor a challenge b keeping c conservation d awareness a produced b discovered c used d formed a supporters b residents c inhabitants d citizens a as b than c to d as to a generally b individually c commercially d approximately a deposits b donations c refunds d loans a destroy b destructive c destruction d destroyed a on b by c with d upon 10 a goes b walks c reaches d runs Cloze test SAVING OUR ANIMALS rom a very early age Cathy had been passionate (1) _ animals She used to socialize with people who (2) _ the same way as she did These people were not at all uninteresting or indeed F Page 17 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Supercilious and their main interest in life was to (3) _ that all animals were well treated She soon got to know one of the local big wigs (important people ) in a local organization (4) _ at stopping cruelty to animals He had been in his hey day (his most successful time ) , an important (5) _ in a government department in agriculture In fact because he had refused to kow tow to (accept without ) some of the official regulations , he had been forced to take (6) _ retirement But as far (7) _ Cathy was concerned , he was the bee’s knees (some one to admire ) and when she left school , she went to work as his assistant in the Society for the Protection of Animals Her parents however were not all pleased (8) _ where she had decided to work They lived in a very attractive house and her father , John Fortune , who was really a very wealthy business man, thought that all animals (9) _ was a lot of nonsense Cathy and her father had several conversations about her decision but it usually (10 ) _ up with a lot of arguments A of B to C about D through A considered B held C approved D thought A ensure B assure C convince D convict A shot B aimed C hit D struck A character B puppet C personage D figure A busy B easy C early D quick A so B more C than D as A about B for C concerning D around A matter B business C concerns D topic 10 A concluded B terminated C ended D lasted UNIT 11 : BOOKS (Cloze test ) ead the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Our family has got many books All the …(1)……… of our family buy books and read them My mother says that books help us in self-education In ancient times books ……(2)…… written by hand It was difficult to write a book …(3)……… a pen Then printing came into our life Printing played an important ……(4)… in the development of literature and culture Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats But it is difficult to buy all books …(5)……… we want to read That’s why we get books in public libraries There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(6)… them I think that books can help us Last year I read a very interesting book “ An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser This novel was …(7)…… at the beginning of the 20th century The novel ……(8)…… The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(9)…… name It is a sad story This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(10)……… nowadays Books must be our friends during our life A members B partners C groups D relates A are B were C have D had A in B by C with D at A step B stage C chain D role A who B which C when D where A deal B imagine C create D solve A published B presented C opened D constructed R Page 18 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A writes A on 10 A amazing B prescribes B by B favorite C describes C of C popular D mentions D with D worth Cloze test T oday we think of books (1) _ a volume of many sheets of paper (2) texts, illustrations, photographs , ect.… (3) _ their durability and portability , the main uses of books are to preserve, and (4) _ information In ancients times, people wrote on clay tablets, wood or bamboo tablets tied with cord , or book rolls to store information Later , with the (5) of paper , the Chinese had the first books (6) Jingangjing ( theDiamond Sutra ) printed in AD 868 In the 20th century, (7) _ the challenge from other media such as radio or television and computer, books continued to be a primary (8) _ for dissemination of knowledge for instruction and pleasure in skills and arts and for the storage of human’s experience 1) A as B as if C alike D with 2) A contains B contained C containing D which containing 3) A Because B Because of C Despite D Although 4) A distribute B supply C send D store 5) A invention B discovery C appearance D formation 6) A calling B called C which called D were called 7) A despite B though C because of D with 8) A sources B means C ways D mean UNIT 12 : WATER SPORTS ( Cloze test ) ead the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Water polo is a team water sport requiring an ……(1)… to swim Field players must swim end to end of a 30-meter pool non-stop many times during a game without touching the ……(2)… or bottom of the pool The front crawl stroke used in water polo differs from the usual swimming ……(3)…… in which water polo players swim with the head …(4)……… water at all times to observe the field The arm stroke used is also …(5)……… shorter and quicker and is used to protect the ball at all times Backstroke is used by ……(6)…… field players to track advancing attackers and by the …(7)…… to track the ball after passing Water polo backstroke differs from swimming backstroke; the players sits almost upright in the water, ……(8)…… eggbeater leg motions with short arm strokes to the side …(9)……… of long straight arm strokes This allows the player to see the play and quickly switch positions It also allows the player to quickly …(10)……… an on-coming pass with a free hand A emotion B ability C impossibility D encouragement A sides B borders C edges D rims A sport B game C play D style A among B between C out of D beneath A many B lots of C more D a lot A defending B invading C fighting D attacking A striker B goalie C guard D defender A bearing B taking C using D handling A despite B because C instead D owing R Page 19 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ 10 A catch B carry C throw D touch UNIT 13 (Cloze test ) Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space t was a well-organized 24th SEA Games by the King and the Kingdom of Thailand It was a spectacular (1) to the 24th SEA Games earlier in the closing ceremony, and then the flag is passed on to Laos, the host country of the next SEA Games in 2009 It will be Laos’ first time to host the SEA Games As they (2) the infrastructure and time span to build the necessary facilities, Laos (3) that only 25 sports will be contested in the upcoming Games But if Laos (4) to meet the qualifications to hold the (5) in time, the games would be moved to Singapore A ending B achievement C final D stop A insufficient B miss C lack D lose A have told B have announced C have required D have demanded A missed B lacked C refused D failed A event B anniversary C meeting D sports UNIT 14 (Cloze test 8) Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space n 1945, leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, California, and organized The United Nations World War II had just (1) Millions of people had died, and there was destruction everywhere People hoped they could (2) a future of world peace through this new organization The main United Nations Organization is in New York City, but the United Nations has a “family” of its (3) organizations all over the world These organizations try to provide a better life for everyone One example is UNICEF, an organization which provides food, (4) care and many other services to poor children (5) they live Another example is the World Health Organization, which provides medical programs all over the world A finished B ended C terminated D stopped A produce B construct C design D build A united B connected C related D attached A medical B medicinal C healthy D hygiene A any place B anywhere C wherever D everywhere UNIT 15 (Cloze test 9) ears ago, in their private family role, women quite often dominate the male members of the household Women were quite (41) _ to their families However, the public role of women has changed (42) _ since the beginning of World War II During the war, men were away from home to the battle As a (43) , women were in complete control of the home They found themselves doing double and sometimes triple (44) _ They began to take over the work of their absent husbands and to work outside They accounted for 73% of the industrial labor force Women were forced by economic realities to work in the factories The women who worked there were (45) _ low wages, lived in crowded and small dormitories (46) _, they found themselves a place as active members of society Women, although they were ruthlessly exploited, became the key to the country's success a fascinated b worried c dedicated d interested a unfortunately b approximately c nearly d dramatically a change b result c success d opportunity I I Y Page 20 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ a duty b job c requirement d career a made b paid c created d delivered UNIT 16 ( Cloze test 10 ) ingapore was one of the five original member countries that (1) _ ASEAN in 1967 (2) _ its independence in 1965 , Singapore has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries Singapore is highly ranked for its economic competitiveness ,and it was the world’s most (3) country from 1997 to 1999 as (4) _ by the World (5) Forum Singapore has (6) an impressive recovery after the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 The government is currently restructuring the economy by promoting higher-value-added activities in line with a” knowledge-based” economy, and by opening up protected sectors such as financial services to (7) _ overall efficiency Various bilateral free-trade agreements are also being negotiated to improve market access and (8) _ foreign investment inflows 1) A founded B set for C establishes D) held 2) A with B for C since D) because of 3) A competitiveness B competitor C competing D) competitive 4) A ranked B.said C decided D) founded 5) A Financial B Economic C Economical D) trade 6) A done B made C had D) improved 7) A go off B decrease C increase D) form 8) A lead B dispose C encourage D) call S Page 21 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Exercise 1: so, but, therefore, however The wind was howling outside, _ it was warm and comfortable indoor The highway was under construction, _ we had to take a different route to work You could fly via Singapore; _, this isn't the only way There is still much to discuss We shall, _ , return to this item at our next meeting It isn't that he lied exactly, _he did tend to exaggerate I thought the plane would be delayed; , I bought a lot of magazines to read Jackson was going to study all night, he declined our invitation to dinner We thought the figures were correct , we have now discovered some errors Cars have become much more complicated , mechanics need more training than in the past 10 We arrived at the theater late _ the play had not yet begun We were quite surprised 11 Prices have been rising It is unlikely, _ , that this increase will continue 12 The bread was old and stale, Martha ate it anyway 13 The holiday had been a complete disaster We, decide to fly home early if we could 14 He failed the exam, he had to the job he didn't like 15 The expedition hoped to climb the mountain by August bad weather could be a hindrance Exercise 2: Choose the best option I want to work as an interpreter in the future, , I am studying Russian at university a but b so c however d therefore I am going shopping for food this evening I not have to go at the weekend a so b but c however d moreover When she got the news from her family, she could not anything, cry a but b and c so d however We live in the same building we have hardly seen each other a and b therefore c but d so I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD the shop didn't have it a and b but c therefore d so Anna needed some money, , she took a part-time job a furthermore b moreover c however d therefore Julie has a guitar she plays it really well a and b so c but d therefore My fingers were injured my sister had to write the note for me a and b however c so d but The concert was cancelled we went to a nightclub instead a so b however c so on d but 10 He is only sixteen, and , he is not eligible to drive a car a nevertheless b but c therefore d however 11 Maria tried to read a novel in French the book was too difficult for her to understand a so that b therefore c but d and 12 To get from Vancouver to Victoria, you can fly, you can ride the ferry a or b but c so d however 13 I bought a bottle of wine we drank it together a therefore b so c and d but 14 The waiter was not very nice, , the food was delicious a however b but c so d and so 15 _ hard he worked, he could earn enough money to support the family a But b However c Therefore d Whatever UNIT 10 "Would you like to go with me to the Williams' wedding next month?" "I'm not sure I _ be too busy with school work." A will B might C maybe D should A / an _ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct a dangerous b endanger c endangered d endangerment 3.Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _ a protect b protection c protective d protector 4.Probability of extinction depends _ both the population size and fine details of the population demography a on b in c from d for 15,589 species (7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species) are now considered _ risk _ extinction a at / of b on / in c for / with d in / at It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa a disappeared b increased c threatened d reduced _ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment a Biodiversity b Conservation c Globe d Individual She _ be ill I have just seen her playing basket ball in the school yard a needn't b shouldn't c mustn't d can't Peter has been working for 10 hours He _ be very tired now a needn't b must c has to d should 10 a gorilla b orange c village d encourage 11 a habitat b rhinoceros c household d hummock 12 a chemistry b character c chance d mechanic 13 When I was on holiday last summer, I was going to beach every day A B C D 14 It was raining but I took an umbrella A B C D 15 Our teacher came in when we are talking noisily A B C D 16 Pollution is one of the main causes of species extinct A B C D III Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences 17 The Red List is a special book that provides names of … animals a rare b protected c special d endangered 18 ……is the natural environment in which a plant or animal lives a place b habitat c habitant d environment 19 Sue isn’t usually here … weekends She goes away a at b of c in d for 20 You …keep it secret or they will kill you a may b must c can d need 21 The life … of a rhinoceros in the wild is about 40 years a time b age c span d duration 22 She has kept some pets Some pets ……… ……………………………………………………………… 23 It was cold, but I didn’t put on my coat ( however) …………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Mary came to class late because it rained heavily If………………………………………………………………………………… 25 You are not allowed to use my motorbike (mustn’t) …………………………………………………………………………………… ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A chemist B scheme C church D school A well-done B so C go D alone A children B check C machine D charity Pick out the word that has the different stress from that of the others A excellent B gymnastic C stadium D volleyball A champion B qualify C penalty D respect Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence Leningrad was _St Petersburg A rename B renamed C renaming D to rename Neil Armstrong was the first man to _foot on the moon A try B let C put D set The sheer size of the cathedral is a _reminder of the power of religion A whole B continual C continuous D constant Cuts in the health service could have tragic _for patients A effect B results C consequences D damage 10 We were just talking about her when, at that precise _, she walked in A time B period C date D moment 11 Please _attention to what I am saying A draw B put C pay D take 12 No candidate fulfils all the _for this position A standard B experience C criteria D require 13 I have heard nothing from him since _ A he had left B he leaves C he has left D he left 14 -"What was your impression _that concert? - "I thought it was great." A of B to C with D at 15 Colonists in isolated areas of Northern America were almost totally self-sufficient A lived B living C who living D who that lived 16 We should use time we have available to discuss Jon's proposal A many B little C few D the little 17 Despite the bad weather, he get to the airport in time A could B couldn't C was able to D wasn't able to 18 23 Bill is jealous your promotion A of B with C for D at 19 -“I haven’t been to New York yet.” -“Neither ” A haven’t we B we have C have we D we haven’t 20 The Civil War in 1861 and lasted for four years A begin B began C beginning D which began Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 21 Friends advised her to stop doing the housework because her old age A her B to stop C housework D because 22 Although she is 103 but she still does a lot of work in the flat A Although B is C but D a lot of 23 The first May Day celebrated in England in 1890 A first B celebrated C in D 1890 24 We should eat food that is good at our teethand our body A should B is C at D teeth 25 I found it hardly to keep my concentration with such a noise going on A it B hardly c concentration D such Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the root one 26 31 In spite of their differences, Peter and John plan to be roommates A Peter and John not like each other B Peter and John will be different roommates C Peter and John are too different to be roommates Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ D Peter and John intend to be roommates even though they are different 27 32 It won't be long before her husband comes back A There's likelihood that her husband won't return soon B Her husband will come back later than planned C Her husband will be returning quite soon D Possibly, her husband won't come back as soon as he wants 28 33 Nothing but the whole story would satisfy Tim A On the whole, Tim was satisfied with the story B Tim wouldn't be satisfied with anything C Tim wanted to know just the end of the story D Tim insisted on being told the complete story 29 34 I should have studied last night, but I was too tired A I couldn't study last night because I was very tired B I studied last night because I was bored C I studied last night because I had to D I tried to study last night, but the homework was too hard 30 35 I have never felt better than I now A I have never felt well B I have always felt well C I felt better before D I feel well now Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage: HARNESSING THE WIND Wind power is an (31) option for collection alternative electric power Wind power works by (32) the energy from the wind with a rotor that turns and powers a generator The (33) is then stored or used to power machinery, lighting, and even homes Wind power is (34) even if you don't have much land, but is not (35) for city areas where nearby buildings will block most of the wind 31 A inexpensive B expensive C inexpense D expensively 32 A collected B collecting C collect D collection 33 A electric B electrical C electricity D electrically 34 A inconvenient B convenience C conveniently D convenient 35 A recommended B recommend C recommending D recommendation Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: NASA officials expressed a great deal of concern over the descent of Skylab, a satellite which was slowly making its way back to Earth and was expected to reenter our atmosphere within the two weeks The aluminum Skylab was not expected to burn up on reentry In fact, it was feared that some 400 to 500 pieces, some weighing up to 1,000 pounds, could survive reentry These pieces would not all land in one area, but would be spread over hundreds of miles causing a great deal of damage to property and endangering human lives At this point, we just don't know where or when it will come down or how much damage it might cause 36 In this passage, the word "satellite" means A a plane B a space station C a spaceship D a TV station 37 From what type of material was Skylab made? A aluminum B steel C aging D burnable 38 Which of the following statements is true? A It would burn on reentry to the earth's atmosphere B It would collide with aircraft on reentry C It might cause considerable damage D It would not survive its atmospheric descent 39 Which of the following statements is NOT true? A The pieces would be concentrated in one area B The Skylab would not completely bum before reentry C There could be considerable property damage D Some 400 to 500 pieces might survive 40 In this passage, the word "concern" most nearly means A worry B annoyance C damage D reentry Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ THE END Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A Portugal B psychology C Spain D person A concerned B passed C managed D preserved A thounsand B relatives C newspaper D transfer Circle the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest A classify B organize C occupy A regularly B successful C accompany D admire D variety Choose the best option to complete these following sentences She is the famous writer books I always enjoy reading A who B that C whose D whom My mind has been too occupied with the coming examination A tired B excited C busy D bored The Asian games are held for the of developing intercultural knowledge A objective B purpose C aim D target All fossil fuels are resources that can not be replaced after use A non-renewable B renewable C available D unlimited 10 The hotel which we are staying is neither spacious A or comfortable B nor comfortable C or comfort D nor comfort 11 The natural enviroment consists all natural resources A of B to C on D in 12 The water in this river is too seriously polluted to swim in A disappeared B purified C endangered D contaminated 13 He has gone to school by bus since his bicycle stolen last week A was B is C has been D were 14 Football has the most of all sports A attractive B attractor C attract D attraction 15 In 1961, Yuri Gagarin lifted into space aboard the Vostok A off B up C on D in 16 Neil Armstrong was the first person foot on the moon A to set B to be set C who setting D set 17 Nobody wants to talk to him, ? A don’t he B doesn’t he C they D don’t they 18 The woman next door, to I talked last week, is moving next month A who B whom C her D that 19 The average T.V time of the British is about 25 hours a week A viewing B observing C seeing D looking 20 My father, knows a lot about this sort of thing, told me about what I should A whose B that C where D who 21 Neither him nor I good at English A is B are C am D aren’t 22 Smoking bad for health, so my father many years ago A is/ has stopped smoking B was/stopped smoking C is / stopped to smoke D is/ stopped smoking Choose the underlined part that needs correction 23 The song to that we listened last night was beautiful A that B The song C listened 24 After Ann finished his homework, he watched cartoon film A cartoon film B finished C After 25 I don’t remember the people whom came late A the B late C whom 26 Both Lan and Hoa is very good at chemistry A Both B at chemistry C and Page D was D watched D I don’t D is ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Read and then choose the correct option to complete each blank uman beings (1) to protect only the beautiful and non-threatening parts of our environment We tend to pay more (2) to animals on land than any other large sea animals Environmentalists have not done much enough to help save the Pacific Ocean sharks (3) population has decreased nearly to the point of extinction Sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth, having survived in the seas for more than 350 million years The fact that they have managed to live in the oceans for so many millions of years is enough proofs of their efficiency and adaptability to change environments It is time (4) human beings to begin considering the protection of sharks as (5) important part of a program for protection of our natural environment 27 A seem B make C advise D let 28 A pleasure B attention C notice D fun 29 A that B whom C whose D which 30 A for that B when C for which D for 31 A No article B an C the D a Choose the sentence that is similar to the root one 32 We need to plant trees and protect forests from being cut A Trees need planted and forests need protected from being cut B Trees need planting and forests need protecting from being cut C Trees need to plant and forests need to protect from being cut D Trees need plant and forests need protect from being cut 33 Neither Tom nor his father has been to Italy A Tom wants his father to go to Italy B Not only Tom but also his father has been to Italy C Either Tom or his father hasn’t been to Italy D Tom has been to Italy, and so has his father 34 “You shouldn’t lend him any more money” said she A She advised us to not lend any more money B Her advised us not lending him any more money C She advised us not to lend him any more money D She advised us not lend him any more money 35 There are no parks or gardens in the city centre A It is in the city centre that there were no parks or gardens B It is in the city centre that there are no parks or gardens C It was in the city centre that there are no parks or gardens D It was parks and gardens that no in the city centre Read and then choose the best answer The origins of the Olympic Games can be traced back to ancient Greece, to as far back as 776 B.C It was a Greek tradition to hold athletic competitions every four years in honour of their gods or dead heroes The prizes awarded to the winners of each event in those days were a crown of olive and a palm branch Although this may seem meaningless in modern times, the true prize lay in the honour of having won the event The winners were given places of honour on public occasions In some towns they even exempted from paying taxes The first modern Olympic games were held in Athens in 1896 Since then, nations from around the world have been meeting every four years to compete against one another New Olympic records are set every time they meet The only exception to this quadrennial event was in 1944, when the Olympic games were not held because of the Second World war {trace: find the origin of} 36 There were no Olympic Games in 1944 because A there was an exception B they were quadrennial C no record was set D of World War II 37 The first Olympic Games were held A in four years B in about 776 C in 1896 D in 776 38 How often Olympic Games take place? A every four years B every three years C every two years D every year 39 The purpose of the ancient Olympic games was A to hold competitions B to win a prize C to honour their gods D relaxing 40 In those days, apart from a crown of olive and a palm branch as an award, some winners A got exemption from taxes B got a lot of money C got meaningless prize D were given public places H Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ THE END Page ... survive 40 In this passage, the word "concern" most nearly means A worry B annoyance C damage D reentry Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ THE END Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Choose... only student to come to see me yesterday Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ THE END Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A/ Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer... unconscious Water polo was first played in the USA in 188 8 The game featured the old rugby style of play T Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ which resembled American football in the water "American