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 35.. These following tips may help y[r]
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SECTION A PHONETICS
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A measure B occasion C decision D mission A introduction B suggestion C renovation D intervention A hasty B nasty C tasty D wastage A monkey B hunger C hunter D banker A daughter B laughter C taught D caught II Put a tick (ü) to the words which are stressed on the second syllable
industry economy
petroleum acupuncture considerate solemnity
promise individual
delicate advantage
SECTION B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D
1 The soldier was punished for to obey his commanding officer’s orders
A refusing B regretting C objecting D resisting She is to leave as soon as possible
A cautious B anxious C worried D nervous Nobody seems to be control of those children
A under B over C with D in She her husband’s job for his ill health
A accused B blamed C caused D claimed I think he all that is necessary
A has done B did C had done D would They’d like to move to London, but their children will never agree
A with going B to go C with go D going To get a passport, he must send his birth and to photos
A certificate B licence C paper D card There was no in waiting longer than half an hour,so we left
(2)9 you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out
A although B provided C as D unless 10 Radar pilots to land safely in difficult weather conditions
A forces B gets C enables D warns 11 You should consider the carefully before you make a decision
A pros and cons B safe and sound C spick and span D odds and ends
12 Is he enough to take on so much responsibility ?
A elderly B ancient C ripe D mature 13 We have had the roof of our house
A to replace B replace C been replaced D replaced 14 Imagine you a flight, would you have gone by train?
A haven’t booked B hadn’t booked C don’t book D won’t book 15 Saturday or Sunday? day is fine Come whenever you like
A Neither B Both C Either D None 16 They had ashtrays on the table
A Two square glass B glass square two C square two glass D two glass square
17 I went to Spain on holiday , but I made a lot of friends there
A single B alone C lonely D free 18 Tom said, “Please tell me about it if I’ve heard the story before.”
A I stopped you B I’ve stopped you C I’ll stop you D I’m stopping you 19 In Britain it is for children to attend school between the ages of and 16
A enforced B obliged C compulsory D made 20 I’m not to your plan but it needs modifying
A objected B opposed C disputed D conflicted II Read the text below Use the word given in bracket to form a word that fits in the space
Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping (31) (depressed) away It improves your body and your mind and (32) (able) you to perform better in the work place and at home
Proper (33) (breath) is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you should also take into (34) (consider) your heart rate It can be (35) (harm) to too much, which is why all good fitness instructors emphasise the
(36) (important) of “listening to your body”
(3)Exercise should not be seen as a (39) (demand) task; it can be as easy as a quick walk To increase your fitness (40) (steady), exercise for 20 minutes a day, to times a week and you will notice a difference in your body and mind in a few weeks
SECTION C READING
II Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D
Noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is another environmental pollutant Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a byproduct of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it
Unlike the eye, the ear has no lid; therefore noise penetrates without protection Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate In fact, there is a general increase in
functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear
Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same ways that we would respond to danger Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach We have long known that hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well
41 What is the author’s main point? A Loud noises signal danger
B Noise may pose a serious threat to our phisical and psychological health C Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem
D The ear is not like the eye
42 What is the author’s definition of noise?
A byproduct of technology B Unwanted sound C Physical and psychological harm D Congestion
43 According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to
A annoyance B disease C damage D danger 44 It can be inferred from this passage that the eye
A responds to fear B increases functions C enjoys greater protection than the ear D is damaged by noise 45 According to the author, which of the following is true?
A Noise is not a serious problem today
B Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society C Noise is America’s number-one problem
D Noise is a complex problem
(4)British families started going on holiday to the seaside around the middle of the 19th century The invention of the railways (46) this possible The first holidaymakers were quite rich and went for their health and education The seaside was a place to be (47) of illness, and doctors
recommended bathing in the sea and drinking sea water Also to (48) their knowledge, families attended concerts and read books from the library
At that time, ordinary working people had very little time (49) work However, in 1871, the government (50) four “Bank Holidays”- national holiday days This (51) people to have a day or two out, which (52) gave them a (53) for leisure and the seaside At first, they went on day-trips, taking (54) of special cheap tickets on the railways
By the 1880s, rising incomes (55) that many ordinary workers and their families could have a week’s holiday at the seaside Rail fares were reduced and cheap hotels were built to (56) them Holidaymakers enjoyed being (57) , sitting on the beach, bathing in the sea, and eating ice-cream Cheap entertainment was (58) offer and
holidaymakers went to (59) fun
Today, the English seaside (60) popular, with more than 18 million holidays taken there each year
III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word
Many species are now in (61) of being extinct Among the threats to endangered species are businesses that buy and (62) animals for their skin and other
(63) Unfortunately, the people who run these businesses are not discouraged by fines, which they see as just another business expense A (64) way to control the problem would be to force (65) is caught buying or selling products made from
endangered (66) to community service Their community service should require work that helps (67) the animals they are harming
Such a law should be quite effective If people trafficking in (68) animal products were forced to help endangered species, they might understand (69) destructive their business is Also, their community service tasks turn them into helpers rather
(70) destroyers SECTION D WRITING
I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one 71 An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper
Their engagement
72 The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech
Hardly
73 Allan regretted asking Arthur to lend him £20 Allan
wished
(5)You
aren’t
75 John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted
“Which ”
76 If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled
But
77 It was so late that nothing could be done It was
too
78 Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish Much
79 That meal was excellent !
What
80 I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me I’d sooner
II.Write about 150-200 words on the following topic
“What changes have taken place in your province or neighborhood during the past years?” ĐÁP ÁN
SECTION A PHONETICS
1 (1p for correct answer x = points) D B B C B
2 (1p for correct answer x = points) petroleum
considerate economy solemnity advantage
SECTION B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (1p for correct answer x 20 = 20 points)
(6)13 D 17 A 21 A 25 C 29 C 14 B 18 D 22 D 26 A 30 B
2 (1p for correct answer x 10 = 10 points)
31 depression 33 breathing 35 harmful 37 judgement 39 demanding 32 enables 34 consideration 36 importance 38 incorrectly 40 steadily SECTION C READING
1 (2p for correct answer x = 10 points) 41 B 42 A 43 D 44 C 45 B
2 (1p for correct answer x 15 = 15 points)
46 made 49 off 52 now and then 55 meant 58 on 47 cured 50 introduced 53 taste 56 accommodate 59 have 48 increase 51 allowed 54 advantage 57 idle 60 remains (1p for correct answer x 10 = 10 points)
61 danger 63 parts 65 whoever 67 protect 69 how 62 sell 64 better 66 species 68 illegal 70 than SECTION D WRITING
1 (1p for correct answer x 10 = 10 points )
71 Their engagement was announced in the local paper
72 Hardly had the minister started his speech when he was interrupted 73 Allan wished he had never / not asked Arthur to lend him £20 74 You are not permitted / allowed to park here
75 “Which one you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her 76 But for Mike’s interest, the trip would have been cancelled
77 It was too late for anything to be done Or: It was too late to anything 78 Much as I admire his courage I think he is foolish
79 What an excellent meal (it was)!
80 I’d sooner he hadn’t said all those embarrassing things about me II (15 points)
Grammar and vocabulary 30% Style 40% Content 30%
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B LEXICO – GRAMMAR
PART IV Choose the answer A, B, C or D which best fits the space in each of the following sentences
(7)A What the woman was B That the woman was C The woman was D When was the woman -“Do you mind if I take a seat?” - “ _.”
A Yes, I don’t mind B No, as you please C No I mind D Yes, as you please
3 As the two teams left the football ground, the 100,000 _ gave them a standing ovation
A bystanders B spectators C viewers D audiences My parents lent me the money _, I couldn’t have afforded the trip
A However B Therefore C Only if D Otherwise It is interesting to take _ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing A over B on C in D up
6 Jack made me _ him next week
A promise calling B to promise calling C to promise to call D promise to call “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” - “ _.”
A All right B Thank you C Well done D Good luck The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop If only it _ warmer
A was B were C has been D had been - “Eric is really upset about losing his job.” - “ Well, once myself, I can understand.” A Having been fired B Fired C Having fired D Being fired 10 you, I’d think twice about that decision I could be a bad move
A Were I B Should I be C If I am D If I had been 11 The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _ a good answer
A put up with B keep pace with C made way for D came up with
12 Not only to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again
A she refused B did she refuse C she did refuse D when she refused
13 The judge the pedestrian for the accident
A accused B charged C caught D blamed 14 She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was _
(8)17 There is _ in my bedroom
A a square wooden old table B an old square wooden table C a wooden old square table D an old wooden square table
18 “I am sorry I broke the vase” - “ _.”
A OK Go ahead B Yes, certainly C Don’t worry Things break D I’d rather not
19 One’s fingerprints are _ other person
A different from B different from any
C differ from any D different from those of any 20 He is very happy because he passed his exam with colours
A flying B failing C imagining D changing Your answers:
1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
PART V From four underlined parts, choose the one that needs correction then correct it For example : The teacher did not allow the students discussing the take-home exam with each other
discussing → to discuss
1 A Geiger counter is an electronic instrument is used to measure the presence and intensity of radiation
2 A dolphin locates underwater objects in their path by making a series of clicking and whistling sounds
3 In spite of its small size, Europe had a great impact on world history than other continents Before she moved here , Alene has been president of the organization for four years That Marta's been chosen as the most outstanding student on her campus make her parents very happy
6 My cousin composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals
7 Our civilization is so commonplace to us that rarely we stop to think about its complexity Ever since the world began, nations have difficulty in keeping peace with their neighbors Those of us who have a family history of heart disease should yearly
appointments with our doctors
10 If one had thought about the alternatives, he would not have chosen such difficult a topic for a term paper
(9)Mistake Correction
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PART VI Fill in each space in the following sentences with the most suitable prepositions
1 I'm afraid Tom's _ work But Jack's in Would you like to speak to him? Have you been to the theatre recently? ~ Yes, I was _ the Old Vie last night At first I found the work very tiring, but _ a few weeks I got used to it
4 _ the daytime the streets are crowded but at night they are quite deserted
5 I saw Tom at the bus stop this morning but couldn't speak to him because we were standing _ a queue
6 He is always in a hurry He drives _ a tremendous speed Write ink and put your name on the top of the page
8 The man with the pipe and red hair is the brother of the girl blue
9 He sits at his desk all day with his head in his hands It gets my nerves
10 The children hastily changed _ bathing things and jumped into the river with shouts of delight
Your answers: 10
PART VII Give the correct form of the word in bracket to complete the passage The (say) “never judge a book by its cover” could not be more true for Ridiculous Rules by Marjorie Allen The cover is completely blank, whereas the book is crammed full of wonderful examples and anecdotes Allen is an (speak) critic of what is taught to native and non-native speakers of English, and has issued a (declare) of war against textbooks and style books which tell lies
(10)manuscript back from an ignorant (edit), who had told him rather rudely that he had to (phrase) a sentence which ended with a preposition Churchill responded by making the simple yet forceful (state) in the margin: “This is an impertinence up with which I will not put.” – the (imply) being that not to end a sentence with a preposition often sounds ridiculous in English, Sadly, Allen informs us that the story is probably mere 10 (hear), and that Churchill may have actually only written “rubbish!” in the margin
C READING
PART VIII Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions
Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme heat One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice
of maintaining a constant body temperature Instead of trying to keep down the body
temperature deep inside the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles The overheated body then cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body, and an excessive buildup of heat does not begin until well into the day
Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for non-adapted animals The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself, whereas human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight An equally important adaptation is the ability to replenish this water loss at one drink Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time, and camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes A very dehydrated person, on the other hand, cannot drink enough water to dehydrate at one session, because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication
The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert, as animals not have to remain near a water hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated, it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even under conditions of moderate thirst
1 What is the main topic of the passage?
A Weather variations in the desert B Adaptations of desert animals C Diseased of desert animals D Human use of desert animals According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals? A It helps them hide from predators
B It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors C It helps them see their young at night
D It keeps them cool at night
3 The word "maintaining" is closest in meaning to _
(11)A an animal with a low average temperature
B an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel
C a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures D a desert animal with a constant body temperature
5 When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower? A Just before sunrise B In the middle of the day C Just after sunset D Just after drinking The word "tolerate" is closest in meaning to _
A endure B replace C compensate D reduce What causes water intoxication?
A Drinking too much water very quickly B Drinking polluted water C Bacteria in water D Lack of water
8 What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals?
A They not need to eat much food B They can eat large quantities quickly C They easily lose their appetites D They can travel long distances looking for food
9 Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?
A To show how they use camels B To contrast them to desert mammals C To give instructions about desert survival D To show how they have adapted to desert life
10 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals? A Variation in body temperatures B Eating while dehydrated
C Drinking water quickly D Being active at night Your answers:
1 10
PART IX Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently (1) across words you not fully understand Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you (2) The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (3) of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is worth
remembering that every dictionary has its (4) Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (5) of contexts It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (6) an English-English dictionary
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (7) you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are,
(12)When you find unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (9) a number of possible
problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of clues (10) from the formation of the word
1 10 A put A look A extent A limitations A multiple A survey A or else A so A surpass A derived B drop B guess B range B values B variety B consult B Provided B therefore B get over B extracted C see C examine C degree C advantages C variation C refer C Although C completely C go over C coming D come D inspect D level D entry D diversity D inquire D Even if D so that D overcome D originated Your answers:
1 10 D WRITING
PART X Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one This will be my student's first performance in Canada
→ This will be the first time ……… This course will take us six months to complete
→ In six months time ……… The number of people who understand his ideas exceed his expectations
→ More people ……… She'll have to make her presentation at the end of his speech
→ The moment he ……… Sharon will finish her exams Then she will have more free time
→ Once ……… Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music
→ Neither……… They repaired my car at the garage in town
→ I
(13)→ I
9 I prefer staying in to going out → I'd
rather 10 They passed the driving test because of the easy questions
→ If ……… PART XI ESSAY WRITING
Some people say that cell phones have improved modern life Others believe that cell phones have caused many problems to people What is your opinion? In about 250 words, write an essay to assert your point of view on this problem
THE END B LEXICO – GRAMMAR – ĐIỂM
PART IV: điểm = 0,2 / câu A B B D D
6 D C D A 10.A 11 D 12 B 13 D 14 B 15 D 16 C 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 A
PART V: điểm = 0,2 / câu
1 is used → used composes not only → not only composes their path → its path rarely we stop → rarely we stop great impact → greater impact have difficulty → have had difficulty has been → had been yearly → make yearly
5 make → makes/made 10 such difficult → so difficult
PART VI: điểm = 0,1 / câu at at for in in
6 at in in on 10 into
PART VII: điểm = 0,1 / câu
1 saying outspoken declaration meaningless writings editor rephrase statement implication 10 hearsay C READING – ĐIỂM
PART VIII: điểm = 0,2 / câu B B C C A
6 A A D B 10 D
(14)6 B D B D 10 A D WRITING – ĐIỂM
Part IX: điểm = 0,2 / câu This will be the first time
my student has performed in Canada my student has given the performance in Canada
2 In six months time we will have completed this course
3 More people understand him/his ideas than he expected./ has expected/ expects The moment he finishes (his speech), she'll have to make her presentation Once Sharon finishes/has finished her exams, she will have more free time Neither Mary nor Peter prefers classical music to jazz
7 I had my car repaired at the garage in town
8 I will not/never speak to you (again).Bottom of Form I'd rather stay in than go out
10 If
the questions hadn’t been
easy, they wouldn’t have passed the driving test
the questions had been (more)
difficult, they would have failed the driving test It hadn’t been for the easy
questions, Part X: điểm
- Nội dung (content): 1.5 điểm - Từ vựng (vocabulary): 0.5 điểm - Ngữ pháp (grammar): 0.5 điểm
- Tính mạch lạc trơi chảy (coherence and cohesion) + độ dài (length): 0.5 điểm
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SECTION A – PHONETICS
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
(15)6 A comparable B company C comparative D compass A committee B refugee C employee D absentee A coherent B permanent C continent D sentiment A fountain B predict C population D colorful 10 A unconcerned B tropical C represent D conspicuous
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 11 She was to discover that she had won the first prize
A excited B lucky C astonished D nervous 12 a minute! I can’t find my keys
A Keep on B Hold on C Go on D Carry on 13 I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL _ short A of B in C on D for
14 She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _ only with colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club
A supposes B socializes C attends D discusses 15 A good way of food is keeping it in a fridge
A enduring B extending C prolonging D preserving 16 Our seats were _ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly
A very B too C enough D so 17 It is very easy for the undereducated to be by slick-talking salesmen
A put aside B put up C taken in D taken away 18 The of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the children
A break-down B break-in C break-up D break-out 19 I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were They were a real
A discount B sale C bargain D offer 20 Never off until tomorrow what you can today
A set B put C D turn 21 I have got a _ headache
A spitting B raving C splitting D burning 22 For a while I was at a to know what to say
A blank B loss C pain D crisis 23 I don’t think this fashion will
(16)A agreement B backing C analysis D plans 25 The telephone rang and interrupted my of thought
A train B chain C series D circle II Read the following passage There is ONE mistake in each of the numbered lines Find and correct it
The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this
includes independent schools as well as those are run by the Government All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), so that the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed
At many independent schools in England, you will encourage to take part in extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams offering by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College The exam grades gained from these are wide accepted toward university entry
requirements
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
26 29
27 30
28
III Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets
31 The judges were especially impressed by the (IMAGINE) use of light and shade in the painting
32 Slavery is the opposite of (FREE)
33 The athlete (AMBITION) decided to aim for three gold medals 34 The villages in the mountains are quite (ACCESS) during winter
35 In critical situations, they often lose because they play so (PROFESSION) SECTION C – READING
I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D WHY SEAT BELTS ARE NECESSARY
More than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers are killed or seriously injured each year The impact on you of an accident can be very serious At a speed of only 30 miles per hour it is the same as falling from a third - floor window Wearing a seat belt saves lives; it reduces your chance of death or serious injury by more than half
Who has to wear a seat belt?
Drivers or front seat passengers in most vehicles If you are 14 or over it will be your
(17)When you not have to wear a seat belt
You not have to wear a seat belt in certain circumstances, such as if you are reversing your vehicle, if you are making a local delivery or collection using a vehicle constructed or adapted for that purpose, or if you have a valid medical certificate which excuses you from wearing it Make sure these circumstances apply to you before you decide not to wear your seat belt Remember you may be taken to court for not doing so, and you may be fined if you cannot prove to the court that you have been excused from wearing it
Medical exemptions
Certain people ought not to wear a seat belt because of their health It may be more risky for them to wear a belt than to be in a road accident without one But they will not have to wear a belt if they get a valid medical certificate from a doctor If you think this applies to you, go and talk to a doctor as soon as possible The doctor may reassure you that you can wear a seat belt Or he may have to examine you before he can decide whether or not to give you a
certificate When you go and see him you should ask him at the start how much this would cost Keep the certificate If the police ask you why you are not wearing a seat belt, you should show them the certificate If you cannot show it to them on the spot, you should take the certificate to a police station of your choice within five days
36 This text is taken from
A a medical magazine B a police report on safety
C a legal document D a government information leaflet 37 Wearing a seat belt in a vehicle
A reduces the risk of death and injury to drivers and passengers B reduces road accidents by more than half
C saves lives only at a speed of 30 miles per hour
D saves the lives of more than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers 38 It is the driver’s responsibility to
A make the front seat passenger wear a seat belt B stop children riding in the front seat
C wear a seat belt on all occasions
D make children under 14 wear a seat belt in the front
39 According to the text, which of the following people does not have to wear a seat belt? A Someone who is picking up the children from the local school
B Someone who is backing into a parking space C Someone who is delivering invitations to a party D Someone who is under 14
40 If you are excused from wearing a seat belt on medical grounds, A you must take the certificate to the police station within five days
B the doctor will give you a certificate
(18)II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage
MUSIC - A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures Some scientists believe that music came before speech and (41) as a development of mating calls In fact, there is one theory that the (42) languages were chanted or sung, rather than spoken Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (43) history The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to (44) on stories of the land and spirits to the next generation New evidence suggests that music does not just (45) the feel - good factor but it is also good for the brain A study of intellectually (46) children showed that they could recall more information after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story
Researchers also report that people (47) better on a standard intelligence test after listening to Mozart The so-called “Mozart effect” has also been (48) by findings that rats brought up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages, (49) as a maze Overall, it seems that in most instances people who suffer from any form of mental (50) benefit from listening to music
41 A was B swelled C arose D reacted 42 A earliest B newest C easiest D simplest 43 A enjoying B making C recording D stating 44 A move B pass C hand D happen 45 A convince B satisfy C please D prefer 46 A disabled B inactive C incapable D disordered 47 A examine B prepare C achieve D score 48 A supported B given C marked D remembered 49 A called B heard C regarded D known 50 A badness B hurt C illness D pain III Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word
FRUITIBIX Do you want to be slim?
Do you worry about your family’s health?
Then you should try Fruitibix, the new (51) fruit and nut biscuit Fruitibix (52) wonderful, but it contains less sugar than most other biscuits Each biscuit contains dried fruit and nuts, (53) apples, coconut and bananas Sometimes you (54) like eating something between meals Now, instead of (55) a chocolate bar, bite into a Fruitibix It will keep you healthy
At lunchtime, instead of chips or hamburgers, have a Fruitibix It contains all the essential foods for a balanced (56) And if you are in a (57) , and don’t have time for a proper meal, Fruitibix will give you the (58) to keep on going
(19)SECTION D – WRITING
I Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 61 I can't believe this is the best hotel in the city! → There must 62 Your scheme is brilliant, but I not think it will work
→ Brilliant 63 The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement
→ At 64 We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not
→ Regardless 65 Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability to communicate
→ Basically, the II Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of these words
66 If you are in London by any chance, come and see me (HAPPEN)
→ 67 Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success (MATTER)
→ 68 I didn’t agree with the idea (FAVOR)
→ 69 He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really (AS)
→ 70 He is certainly not a reliable witness (MEANS)
→ III Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic:
“PARENTS ARE THE BEST TEACHERS” Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
4 Đề số
SECTION A: PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words Write your answer in the space provided
(20)5 A adventure B future C mature D figure
II Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress Write your answer in the space provided
6 A comedy B collection C comical D calculate A ambitious B memorial C memory D mechanic A remove B cancel C copy D answer A Japanese B engineer C practical D questionnaire 10 A document B develop C opponent D astonish SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answer in the space provided
11 The authority gathered those villagers they explained the importance of forests A who B whom C to that D to whom
12 When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not have happened
A possibly B likely C certainly D potentially 13 - “Do you think the book is expensive?
- “Yes, it’s not what we paid for it.”
A worthy B worth of C worth D valuable 14 Do you think there less conflict in the world if all people the same language?
A would be/ spoke B is/ spoke C were/ speak D is/ will speak 15 The new system didn’t expectations
A catch up with B bring about C come across D come up to 16 Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when next
A they met B they to meet C to meet D should they meet 17 Make sure you end each sentence with a
A dot B full stop C comma D semi-colon 18 When he heard the joke, he burst into loud
A smile B laughter C amusement D enjoyment 19 The traffic lights to green, and the car drove on
A exchanged B turned C removed D shone 20 It is a good idea to be dressed when you go for an interview
A finely B boldly C smartly D clearly 21 We were so late that we had time to catch the train
(21)A a two-week B two-weeks C two weeks' D a two-week's 23 I haven't had a very week I seem to have done nothing at all
A extensive B productive C enthusiastic D economic 24 My brother had never been abroad he joined the army
A since B until C during D while 25 Do you know the man over there?
A interviewed B interviewing C to interview D interviews II There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it 26 His research for the thesis was more useful than her
27 You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience 28 From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable various of inventions was produced 29 She was used to shopping on Saturday but now she doesn’t have time 30 A smile can be observed, described, and reliably identify
MISTAKE CORRECTION MISTAKE CORRECTION
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27 30
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III Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences Write your answer in the space provided
31 I was annoyed at his (REFUSE) to
co-operate
32 The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM) about everything else
33 The noise (LESS) as the plane got farther away
34 He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE) leader 35 I couldn’t help it The accident was (AVOID)
36 She was (EXTREME) knowledgeable about the history of China 37 He was very (SET) _ when his cat was run over
38 Jackson had another violent (AGREE) _ with the referee
39 He is behaving in a very (MYSTERY) way 40 She studied (ECONOMY) at university
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(22)SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION
I Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word Write your answer in the space provided
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea On hot summer days, you can see thousands of people at the beach Many beaches have waves (41) are very high
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers Surfing is a skill, and it needs learning Don’t (42) to be able to surf properly the
(43) time you try However, by practising a few times you will learn (44) to it Surfing is not a new sport Perhaps its origins need explaining It started hundreds
(45) years ago in Hawaii Men swam (46) to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves These first surfers did not
(47) a board They were “body surfers” Many people (48) this type of surfing today
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (49) them These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while Today, surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (50)
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II Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below Write your answer in the space provided
Today, I’d like to begin a discussion on the problem of the heating up of the earth First, we’ll touch on the relationship between fluorocarbons and the ozone layer You probably
remember that the ozone layer is the protective shield around the earth It is important to all life, because it filters out harmful ultraviolet light from the sun Ozone itself, a form of oxygen, is regularly made by the action of the sun in the upper atmosphere It is also regularly destroyed by natural chemical processes
The problem now is that too much of the ozone layer is being destroyed Scientists suspect that certain chemicals, such as fluorocarbons, are contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer And how we use fluorocarbons? The most common uses are in spray cans and cooling systems The chemical pollution from these fluorocarbons can account for some of the ozone losses that have been reported There are, however, new studies linking the sun itself to the depletion of the ozone layer We’ll go into that new study more next time
51 Who is the most likely speaker?
A A professor B A doctor C A mechanic D A chemist 52 The speaker’s main topic is
A ultraviolet light B the use of spray cans
C air-conditioning systems D fluorocarbons and the ozone layer 53 What is the most important purpose of the ozone layer?
(23)C Protecting the earth D Destroying chemicals 54 What is the ozone layer made of?
A Fluorocarbons B Oxygen C Shields D Ultraviolet light 55 What will the speaker probably discuss next?
A How to make air conditioners with fluorocarbons B The sun as a cause of ozone layer depletion
C The make-up of the ozone layer D Harmful effects of ultraviolet light
SECTION D: WRITING
I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
56 David went home before I arrived ->
When I arrived, 57 I’m always nervous when I take exams ->
Taking 58 The station clock showed half past ten ->
According ……… 59 He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain
He needn't 60 While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time
Despite
II Write a composition about the following topic:
“The lunar New Year is one of the most important occasions in the year for Vietnamese people.” Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write about 200 words
5 Đề số
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 1: The state school system in England has two _ of education: primary education and secondary education
A levels B subjects C terms D semesters Question 2: It is parents' duty and responsibility to _ hands to tae care of their children and give them a happy home
(24)A responsibility B achievement C optimism D aspect Question 4: We can use _ and _ forms of communication to attract one’s attention
A silence / noise B verbal / non-verbal C verb / adverb D gentle / impolite
Question 5: Many scientists have _all their life for their scientific research A had B occupied C sacrificed D got Question 6: Someone who is _ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular
A powerful B optimistic C stagnant D pessimistic Question 7: To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some important information about yourself
A draw B place C put D write Question 8: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world A variety B changes C conservation D number Question 9: Peter: You have a good voice You sang so beautifully
Jane:
A Thanks for your compliment It's encouraging B You’ve done a good job C You’re welcome D That’s a good idea Question 10: Mary: In Vietnam ,what does it mean if you sneeze once?
Lan:……… Someone is saying something about you
2 Someone is talking to you
3 Someone is looking forward hearing from you Someone is in love with you
Question 11: Jack:……… Tom: My responsibility in the family is to wash the dishes
1 Who works in the family?
2 Who does the household chores?
3 What is the interest the family members share closely? What’s your responsibility in the family?
Question 12: the windows yesterday?
A Didn’t….close B Didn’t….closed C Doesn’t… closed D Doesn’t …close Question 13: She told me that she to me the Sunday before
A wrote B has written C was writing D had written
(25)A are destroying B destroyed C were destroying D were destroyed Question 15: They _ angry if you didn’t visit them
A would be B should be C would D should Question 16: I apologized to the boy book I borrowed
A which B who C whom D whose
Question 17: Your hairstyle is quite similar _ me
A from B with C of D to Question 18: He was writing to his friend when he a noise
A was hearing B heard C had heard D hears
Question 19: I asked Martha to enter law school
A are you planning B is she planning C was she planning D if she was planning Question 20: Education _ to be the most important element to develop a country A often be considered B can often consider C can often considered D can often be considered Question 21: We visited _ two years ago
A Canada and the United States B the Canada and the United States
C the Canada and United States D Canada and United States Question 22: Yesterday, I _ for work late because I _ to set my alarm A had left / forgot B was leaving / was forgetting C left / had forgot D had been leaving / would forget Question 23: Can you imagine what if everyone A will happen / can fly B would happen / could fly C had happen / could have flown D happened / will have flown Question 24: The man _ is my teacher
A who she is speaking with B whom she is speaking with C to whom she is speaking D to whom she is speaking to
Question 25: You aren’t aware _ the time, are you ? You are always late work A of / for B for / of C on / at D on / for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
(26)A The people waited for the bus in the rain are getting wet B The people waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet C The people to wait for the bus in the rain are getting wet D The people being waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet Question 27: People are selling more newspapers during election A More newspapers during election are sold
B More newspapers during election are being sold C More newspapers are being sold during election D More newspapers are been sold during election Question 28: Jane said to me, “Will you be free tomorrow?” A Jane asked me if I would be free the next day
B Jane asked me I would be free the next day
C Jane asked me whether he would be free the next day D Jane asked me if she would be free the next day
Question 29: She didn’t buy the watch because she didn’t bring enough money with her A If she had brought enough money with her, she could have bought the watch
B If she had bought the watch, she could have brought enough money with her C If she brought enough money with her, she could buy the watch
D If she had bring enough money with her, she could have bought the watch Question 30: My grandfather hasn't been in hospital before
A It’s the first time my grandfather has been in hospital B It’s the first time my grandfather had been in hospital C It’s the last time my grandfather has been in hospital D It’s the first time my grandfather was in hospital
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 35
These following tips may help you make a good impression on your job interviewer during the interview: Before entering enquire by saying, "May I come in sir/madam?"
If the door was closed before you entered, make sure you shut the door behind you softly Look at the interviewer and confidently say 'Good day sir/madam'
If the interviewer wants to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first maintaining eye contact and a smile Seek permission to sit down If the interviewer is standing, wait for them to sit down first before you take your seat An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humor and immediately set rapport with the interviewer The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in whatever you say This enthusiasm comes across in the energetic way you put forward your ideas You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview
(27)shows your self-confidence and honesty Many interviewees while answering questions, tend to look away This conveys you are concealing your own anxiety, fear and lack of confidence Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process As the circumstances in an interview are different, the value of eye contact is tremendous in making a personal impact Interviewers appreciate a natural person I rather than an actor It is best for you to talk in natural manner because then you appear genuine
Question 31: The writer attitude is _
A optimistic B pessimistic C advisory D informative Question 32: According to the writer, _
A shaking hands is a must in a job interview
B you should slam the door after entering the room C you needn't ask for a permission to enter the room D eye contact is necessary in a job interview
Question 33: The writer advises that _ A permission to sit down is unnecessary
B you should not take your seat before the interview sits down C you should shake the interview's hand as firmly as possible D you should conceal your enthusiasm
Question 34: Which is not advised in a job interview? A a lack of confident B honesty
C a sense of humor D a cheerful disposition
Question 35: During your job interview, you should communicate _ with the interview A naturally B dramatically C anxiously D dishonestly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 36: A smoked B called C photographed D based
Question 37: A character B teacher C chemist D technical
Question 38: A economy B industry C qualify D priority
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
Question 39: A biologist B generally C responsible D security
Question 40: A attract B person C signal D instance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
(28)A B C D
Question 42: Pay attention with all the traffic sign when you are travelling in the street A B C D
Question 43: My family is the base from which we can go into the world with confident A B C D Question 44: He said he can’t get into the house because he had lost his key
A B C D
Question 45: They are reading the newspapers where have just been published A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 46 to 50
Most Americans eat three meals (1) the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm On Sundays "brunch" is a combination of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (2) Dinner is the main meal For breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (3) in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or an omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage) People who are on (4) eat just a cup of yogurt Lunch and dinner are more varied When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils How you (5) the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans not know the answer either but knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last Question 46: a in b for c on d during
Question 47: a course b food c menu d goods
Question 48: a each other b together c one another d others
Question 49: a holiday b engagement c diet d duty
Question 50: a say b talk c speak d tell THE END
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