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ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN LỚP SỐ PART I LISTENING Julia is a student at university She is looking for a room to rent She has seen an advertisement and has decided to phone the landlord As you listen, fill in the form below Caller’s name (1) ……………………………… Address of accommodation (2) ……………………………… Telephone number (3) ……………………………… The rent (4) ……………………………… Type of room available (5) ……………………………… Rooms shared: (6) A living room B bathroom C kitchen Deposit (7) ……………………………… House rules (8) ……………………………… Is it close to public transportation? (9) ……………………………… Appointment time (10) ……………………………… D bedroom PART II PHONETICS Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words (5 pts) 11 A advance B advertise C attend D amount 12 A aspect B edition C experience D examine 13 A campus B until C supply D publish 14 A polite B candidate C deposit D persuasive 15 A amount B found C course D council Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others 16 A completely B decided C company D develop 17 A average B aquatic C athletic D accustomed 18 A schedule B report C promise D orbit 19 A potential B delicate C apprentice D astonished 20 A technique B treatment C guidance D plastic PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (10 pts) 21 As a citizen, it is normal to _ to the laws and rules made by the society A conform B resist C hinder D obey 22 He attempted to _the painting from the gallery but he was caught A rob B steal C thief D kidnap 23 Once the computer virus was removed, a lot of information A is disappearing B will have disappeared C disappears D disappeared 24 Telecommuter boosters will often mention _convenient it is for people wishing to cut down on their work hours A how B therefore C only D most 25 A: “Will the Jackson be invited?”– B: “I _.” A expect so not B so expect C expect so D don’t expect 26 I read the contract again and again _avoiding making spelling mistakes A with a view to B on account of C by means of D in terms of 27 In a report submitted to the government yesterday, scientists that the building of the bridge be stopped A banned B complained C said D recommended 28 Anyone ordering a new MP3 player _ the end of the month will receive a free extra set of headphones A at B in C upon D before 29 I enjoyed reading that story It was rather sad, _ A also B though C but D so 30 My job is so that I don’t think I’ll be able to take a summer break A persisting B hard C demanding D tough 31 My relationship with Mr Brown started as a business relationship and became a … A friends B friendly C friendless D friendship 32 Mr Lrr is considered one of the most sincere … hard – working clerks in the store A but B or C and D with 33 Workers eat lunch at the company cafeteria at least … A often B sometimes C once D twice a week 34 All employees have to turn off the air conditioners … they leave the office A afterwards B before C while D because 35 … it was Ms Johnson’s birthday, her employees sent her a gift A But B Even though C Since D While 36 I couldn’t find the address … telephone number in this directory A or B although C but D even though 37 This company requires all employees to have a physical examination … A rarely B never C annually D seldom 38 … Ms Brown is on the phone now, could you wait for a minute? A Although B During C Before D Because 39 I remember this film when I was a small child A to watch B watched C watching D to be watching 40.… Ms Brain was the only one who was familiar with the town, she drove the car A Although B Since C But D Therefore II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following passage SOUND ADVICE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS A recent survey of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (41) _ of a second language acquisition Their advice may prove invaluable for those (42) _ a language course One suggestion is that you (43) _ whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? The major (44) will be your own time and effort Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (45) _ qualification Also, be realistic in your (46) If you don’t set achievable aims, you are more likely to give up Do not be deceived (47) thinking that the most expensive courses are the best (48) _ around to get the best possible value for money You should also bear in mind that the faster you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by rolling on a (49) course Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (50) progress were high Three years on she remembers very little She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience “I should have consolidated what I’d learnt by continuing to study, even if it were by myself.” 41 A branch B field C area D domain 42 A considering B wondering C thinking D looking 43 A survey B review C balance D assess 44 A price B charge C cost D valuation 45 A valued B regarded C understood D recognised 46 A ends B sights C goals D objects 47 A into B about C by D in 48 A Nose B Shop C Push D Run 49 A rapid B quick C fast D crash 50 A achieving B making C doing D gaining III There are TEN mistakes in this paragraph Write them down & give the correction Write your answers in the space provided Skiing is one of the most popular sports in the world According to recent estimation, about one hundred million of people ski regularly or occasionally Sliding across the snow on skis is also one of the most ancient methods of transport known to the man It has demonstrated that men were already traveling across the snow by means of primitive skis before the invention of the wheel In the Asiatic region of Altai and in Scandinavia, for example, the remains of skis have been found which dated back to 4,000 BC Further evidence is supplied by ancient cave paintings which depict people skiing, and a Norweg saga which tells the story of an invasion of its territory 8,000 years ago by a tribe of skiers who came from the north Nowadays, skiing, apart from a sport, has become a big industry and a notable feature of leisure culture Ski resorts and all the activity that they generate is the main source of wealth in many mountain regions, which were previously remote and accessible And far from its once elitist image, skiing is now enjoyed by an increasingly broader spectra of society IV Provide the correct form of the words in brackets (10p): 61 My tooth was really , so I went to see the dentist (PAIN) 62 She extremely about the history of art (KNOW) 63 I’m afraid you aren’t suitably _ for the job (QUALIFICATION) 64 Thousands of people are living in after earthquake (MISERABLE) 65 She has an command of the language (IMPRESS) 66 You can always rely on Barbara She is very _ (DEPEND) 67 I watch the news everyday because it’s very _ (INFORM) 68 A holiday in America can be _ cheap (SURPRISE) 69 I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of _ to better my knowledge (COURAGE) 70 Many chemicals have a _ effect on the environment (DISASTER) PART IV: READING I Read the following passage and choose the best answer As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New York in the early 18 th century Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air Known as Saint Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter The poem introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the legend during the second half of the 19th century Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children By the late 19 th century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” 71 Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage? A Sinter Klaas B Saint Nicholas C A German D Dutch settlers 72 Santa Claus was traditionally described as a A tall man who could walk through the air B fat, jolly, old man C religious figure D fat man riding a white horse 73 Santa Claus in North America was depicted as _ A a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter B a good old man with less religious character C one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas D a jolly man on horseback 74 Who was Black Peter? A an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas C one of the disobedient children B an elf who rode a white horse D a popular traditional figure 75 What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”? A symbols of a person B natural qualities C effects D outer appearance 76 Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from? A the North Pole B Europe C North America D the City of New York 77 1823 was mentioned as a year when A Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem B Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popular C Saint Nicholas visited New York D the image of Santa Claus was transformed 78 According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem, A Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one B Santa Claus had wings and could fly C Santa Claus liked poetry D Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh 79 The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that A the New York Sun was popular with children B Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time C newspapers are unreliable D Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun 80 Which of the following statements is TRUE? A Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures B Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas C Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America D Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter II Read the passage, then choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C or D ( 15p ): THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR I’m a driving test examiner I (0 )……A….my own driving school for twelve years before applying to become an examiner in 1966 Since then I’ve (81) …… to examine lorry and bus driver and instruct trainee examiners I (82) ……that I’ve assessed 16.000 people and passed around half of them The first lorry driver I passed (83) ……tears However, the most (84)…….reasons for failing are not being ready and being too (85)……In wardly I’m telling the candidates not to something stupid like(86)……out into moving traffic, but I’m not (87) … to tell them how to drive When I (88) ….my own test I was extremely nervous and had to (89) … with a very strict and unfriendly examiner We’re taught nowadays to put people at their (90) ….We pass everyone who’s up to (91) …., but people often present themselves too soon I’ve never been offered money to pass anyone, (92)… one man asked me if he could make me change my (93)… .I then (94)……him to the police My ambition is to be a supervising examiner in (95)… off test center in a lager area (example) A Run B Help C Kept D Possessed 81 A Resulted B Succeeded C Qualified D Mastered 82 A Count B Number C Judge D Estimate 83 A Burst into B Turned back C Carried on D Set off 84 A Simple B Regular C Average D Common 85 A Tense B Tight C Stretched D Stiff 86 A Make B Pull C Pick D Stand 87 A Admitted B Let C Allowed D Enable 88 A Took B Performed C Achieved D Effected 89 A Suffer B Meet C Experience D Deal 90 A Rest B Ease C Peace D Leisure 91 A Limit B Test C Measure D Stand 92 A While B Even C Although D Despite 93 A Mind B Thoughts C Attitude D View 94 A Reported B Declared C Announced D Notified 95 A Responsible B care C Duty D Charge PART IV: WRITING I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same meaning as the sentence printed before it 96 He’s getting someone to mend the window  - He is having ………………………………… 97 He not only failed in his exam but also had a road accident  - Not only……………………… 98 If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join us  - Were you ………………………… 99 Lan did not reach home until midnight  - It 100 Mary may not be able to give the concert  - The concert …………………………….……… 101 They had hardly left home when it started to rain  - No sooner …………………………… 102 You can use my car , but have to keep it carefully  - Provided …………………………… 103 It would be nice to be able to fly  - I wish ………………………………………… 104 The book was so interesting that people couldn’t put it down  - It was ……………………… 105 We really must discuss this again  - It’s important that ……………………………… II Write (150-180 words) “Today Mobil phone is very useful for our daily life” Do you agree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion ANSWER KEY PART II LISTENING Julia Smith 46 West Avenue Acton 6593427 single B, C one month’s rent in advance deposit for front door key Guests must leave by 11 pm yes 10 4.30 pm tomorrow PART I PHONETICS 11 B 12 A 16/ C 17/ A 13 A 18/ B 14 A 19/ B £ 50 per week 15 C 20/ A PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D 21 A 22 B 23 D 24 A 25 C 26 A 27 D 28 D 29 B 30 C 31 D 32 C 33 D 34 B 35 C 36 A 37 C 38 D 39 C 40.B II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the passage 41 B 42 A 43 D 44 B 45 D 46 C 47 A 48 B 49 D 50 B III There are TEN mistakes in this paragraph Write them down & give the correction Write your answers in the space provided (5p.) 0.5p for each correct answer Line Mistake Correction 51 estimation estimates 52 one hundred million of people one hundred million people 53 the man Man 54 has demonstrated has been demonstrated 55 dated Date 56 10 Norway Norwegian 57 13 from a sport from being a sport 58 15 is are 59 16 accessible inaccessible 60 17 spectra Spectrum IV : 10 points (1p for each correct answer) 61 painful 62 knowledgeable 63 qualified 64 misery 65 impressive 66 dependable 67 informative 68 surprisingly 69 encouragement 70 disastrous PART THREE: READING (30p.) I Read the following passage and choose the best answer (10pts) 71 D 72 C 73 B 74 A 75 A 76 B 77 D 78 D 79 B 80 A II Read the passage, then choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C or D ( 15p): 81 C 86 B 91 D 82 D 87 C 92 C 83 A 88 A 93 A 84 D 89 D 94 A 85 A 90 B 95 D SECTION D :WRITING I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same meaning as the sentence printed before it I (1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 71 He is having his window mended 72 Not only did he fail in his exam but (he) also had a road accident 73.Were you to change your mind, you’d be welcome to join us 74 It was not until midnight that Lan reached home 75 The concert may have to be cancelled/ postponed by Mary 76 No sooner had they left home than it started to rain 77 Provided that you keep my car carefully you can use it 78 I wish I could fly 79 It was such an interesting book that people couldn’t put it down 80 It’s important that we should discuss this again II (15 points) No one can deny that there are a lot of new means of communication which have made our life so simple and easy going Mobile phone can be seen as the most used present day phenomenon in this fast growing time Mobile phones play an important role in our daily life Almost everyone own a mobile phone nowadays they think mobile phone is an essential tool (There must be reasons why we have become to dependent on mobile phones.) Firstly, they are portable Therefore, it is convenient for us to carry mobile phones and keep in contact with others at any time, anywhere We often use them For example, when we are outdoors and no telephones, we can use our mobile phone Moreover, It can be used as computer and a whole world in one's hand We can not only send and get information easy and fast but also entertain with various different kinds of entertainment such as watching film, playing games or chatting with our friends … Secondly, It performs a lot of useful functions like calendar, making notes, alarm clock, timer and calculator Thirdly, mobile phone is able to help us seek help immediately during emergency cases, if you have an accident or a crime, you can call the police immediately using your mobile phone In conclusion, Nowadays I think that mobile phones are necessary tools that we cannot live without it we should realize about the advantages and disadvantage of mobile phone before they buy mobile phone And I believe that everyone have mobile phone It depend on us to have benefits or wicked things And use it correctly and appropriately I strongly believe mobiles are of great use for our society, where we need to exchange information faster day by day and where keeping in touch with the others is vital for all of us A wiser utilize of these precious devices might solve many problems without having to get rid of our “friend”, even though keeping it switched off, sometimes, might make our lives more interesting, for us and for the others Mobile phone becomes an important thing on our daily life Mobile phones play an important role in our daily life Almost everyone own a mobile phone nowadays they think mobile phone is an essential tool There must be reasons why we have become to dependent on mobile phones Firstly, they are portable Therefore, it is convenient for us to carry mobile phones and keep in contact with others at any time We often use them For example, when we are outdoors and no telephones, we can use our mobile phone Secondly, mobile phone is able to call for help time of emergency, if you have an accident or a crime, you can call the police immediately using your mobile phone On the other hand, there are disadvantages of using mobile phone too Not only mobile phone are convenient, but also they can mislay because it is small In addition, mobiles give radioactive waves and some scientists believe that this radioactive waves can cause cancer and damage our ears The convenience of mobile phones can cause a lot of problems For instance, it’s easy to cheating on tests for students to access the internet when have the exam And this may affect the students at school they may play games and chat with social network during lessons They can cause students not concentrate to study In conclusion, Nowaday I think that mobile phones are necessary tools in teenager that we cannot live without it we should realize about the advantages and disadvantage of mobile phone before they buy mobile phone And I believe that everyone have mobile phone It depend on us to have benefits or wicked things And use it correctly and appropriately ADVANTAGES It keeps us in constant contact with people you consider important It can help us seek help immediately during emergency cases Its a sense of being financially uplifted Through mobile phones you can lessen your boredom, example listen to your favorite music and as well as watching movies through downloading It can take photos Mobile phones also give us easier access on the internet You can carry it anywhere It performs a lot of useful functions like calendar, making notes, alarm clock, timer and calculator No doubt, our mobile phone makes our life more convenient, but as the saying goes every technology has it's equal negative side and mobile phones are not so especial to be exempted DISADVANTAGES Expensive People spend less time bonding with their family and friends People just contact through phone and become too lazy meeting outside Disturb us on our works and studies People spend lots and lots of money buying the latest model Affects our body because of radiation it produces Easily broken and gets spoilt on falling of water mobile phone makes it easier to invade privacy In the end, I hope you can weigh the advantages and the disadvantages I have mentioned to help you use your mobile phone in a responsible manner We humans created mobile phones and it is all up to our control ... per week 15 C 20 / A PART III LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D 21 A 22 B 23 D 24 A 25 C 26 A 27 D 28 D 29 B 30 C 31 D 32 C 33 D 34 B 35 C 36 A 37 C 38 D 39 C 40.B II Choose... best answer by circling the letter A, B, C or D ( 15p): 81 C 86 B 91 D 82 D 87 C 92 C 83 A 88 A 93 A 84 D 89 D 94 A 85 A 90 B 95 D SECTION D :WRITING I Finish the second sentence in such a way... Effected 89 A Suffer B Meet C Experience D Deal 90 A Rest B Ease C Peace D Leisure 91 A Limit B Test C Measure D Stand 92 A While B Even C Although D Despite 93 A Mind B Thoughts C Attitude D View 94