Bộ 5 đề thi chọn HSG môn Tiếng Anh 12 có đáp án năm 2021 Trường THPT Lý Thường Kiệt

Question 7: Read the following passage and choose the best answer.. Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage.[r]

BỘ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12 NĂM 2021 CĨ ĐÁP ÁN TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THƯỜNG KIỆT 1 Đề số

SECTION A – PHONETICS

I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

1 A advantage B adventure C advertise D addition A design B preserve C basic D physical A concerned B received C attached D concealed A cough B rough C enough D touch A chooses B houses C rises D horses II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others A already B complain C arrangement D temperature A inspire B wealthy C protect D instinct A advance B ancient C cancer D annual A mathematics B statistics C academy D mechanic A gravitation B behaviour C manufacture D recommend SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D

1 In his student days he was as poor as a church

A beggar B miser C mouse D pauper She may have been poor, but she was honest

A finally B in the end C at least D at last The manager was very with me about my prospects of promotion A sincere B friendly C just D frank The unmarried ladies regard him as a very young man

A ineligible B illegible C illicit D eligible Mr Lazybones to work harder in future

A excepted B agreed C accorded D accepted He believed that promotion should be awarded on , not on length of service A equality B merit C characteristics D purposes It is a criminal offence to the facts

A oppress B suppress C repress D express He the cart before the horse by buying the ring before he had proposed to her

9 Every delicacy Miss Cook produces is done

A there and then B at will C sooner or later D to a turn

10 She tells her small boy everyday not to be rude, but it’s like water off a duck’s

A wings B beak C back D feathers 11 Announcing that he was totally done , Grandfather retired to bed A out B with C in D down 12 Oliver Twist had already had his fair of food

A ratio B help C ration D division 13 Some great men have had an school record

A indistinct B indistinguishable C extinguished D undistinguished 14 Buyers and sellers were over prices

A hacking B hugging C heckling D haggling 15 Within a few weeks all this present trouble will have blown

A along B over C out D away 16 The six (and last) volume in the series is with its predecessors A uniform B similar C like D identical 17 Politicians often promise to solve all a country’s problems

A thick and fast B on the whole C of set purpose D at a stroke 18 When the detectives finally trapped him, he had to lying

A resource B retort C resort D recourse 19 My late grandmother me this silver teapot

A bequested B willed C bequeathed D inherited 20 It was getting midnight when he left

A on B on to C to D past

II The following paragragh has 10 mistakes Identify the mistakes in the lines and correct them Write your answer in the space provided

COMMUNICATION

course, it should be the two - way process, involving listening as well as talking Regular exchanges of ideas between managers and staff will help to create a good teamwork

Mistake Correction Mistake Correction

1

2

3

4

5 10

III Use the correct form of each of the words given in parentheses to fill in the blank in each sentence

WEDDING OF STRANGERS

A wedding between two strangers who met for the first time when they exchanged marital vows during a peak time radio broadcast has come in for widespread

(1) (critic) Carla Germaine and Greg Cordell were married after winning each other in a ‘lonely heart’ competition organized by BRMB radio station The service, perhaps (2) (surprise), attracted the highest ratings figures of the year

The model and salesman were (3) (dismiss) of their critics and say they have made a serious (4) (commit) to make their marriage work ‘Everyone seems to have the (5) (expect) that we will split up, but we’re going to prove them wrong,’ Cordell said (6) (defy)

The couple were selected from 200 (7) (hope) candidates by a panel including (8) (relate) counsellors and an astrologer As well as each other, they won a free honeymoon in the Bahamas, a sports car and a luxury two bedroom apartment

ANIMALS

Most cat ansd dog owners would swear their pet was virtually human It’s pleased to see you and shows its disapproval when they go It may not be particularly

(9) (talk) or a genius mathematics but it sees grass as green and inhabits as rich world of smells (10) (imagine) to us Until recently such notions of a pet’s inner life, with (11) (similar) to our own in some ways would have been met with a (12) (know) sneer in many respected (13) (science) circles Nowdays in fact, claiming

(14) (conscious) for your pets is commonplace The problem now is providing an adequate (15) (define) of what this actually means Is it about having sensations like hunger and pain, or is it more about the ability to be aware that you are experiencing something?

SECTION C – READING

I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C,D

and poet in Detroit when he began the Press with his personal savings as a way to copyright the words to his ballad about a 1963 racial incident in which Whites killed three Black children The poem was printed as a broadside

“By creating the Broadside Press, the most successful poetry institution in the history of African American literature Randall created something that had previously not existed in the United States - an organization that would publish the works of Black poets,” explains Professor Melba Boyd, a poet and former Press editor Historically, work by Black poets had been

criticized for emphasizing political issues and not using the traditional poetic forms of the White literary establishment Thus, Black poets had found it difficult to get published

Boyd is producing a film documentary that will present Randall’s biography as well as his poetry Randall served as general editor of the Press from 1965 to 1977 In the mid-seventies sky-rocketing printing costs and the closing of many small bookstores to whom he had

extended credit left the Press in financial straits Randall then sold the Press and slumped into a depression, but in the 1980’s, he revived community support for the Press through the Broadside Poets Theater Boyd hopes her documentary on Randall will introduce more people to African American literature

1 According to the passage, the Broadside Press is the most famous as a publisher of …………

A criticism of traditional White poetry

B biographies of famous African American poets C poetry written by African Americans

D African American documentaries Who paid the cost to start the Press?

A An organization Black writer B Dudley Randall

C Professor Boyd D Many small bookstores

3 According to Professor Boyd, what significant change occurred because of the Broadside Press?

A Black poets returned to traditional poetic forms

B Historical works about African Americans began to appear in print C The Black literary establishment began to emphasize political issues D It became easier for Black poets to get their work in print

4 What happened to the Broadside Press in the 1980’s? A It was renamed the Broadside Poets Theater B It moved into a different community

C It regained popular support

D It helped support small bookstores during a depression What did the Broadside Poets Theater do?

A helped get support for the Broadside Press B led Randall into a personal depression

D supported many bookstores in the community

II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage HELP ALWAYS AT HAND:

A MOBILE IS A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND

If it fits inside a pocket, keeps you safe as well as in touch with your office, your mother and your children, it is (1)……… worth having This is the (2)……….… of the (3)………… ranks of female mobile-phone users who are beginning to (4)……… the customer market Although Britain has been (5)…….…… to be one of the most expensive places in the world to (6)……… a mobile phone, both professional women and (7)… … mothers are underterred At first, the mobile phone was a rich man plaything, or a businessman’s (8)……… symbol Now women own almost as telephones as men - but for very different reasons

The main (9)… … for most women customers is that it (10)……… a form of communications back-up, wherever they are, in case of (11)…… … James Tanner of Tancroft Communications says: ‘The (12)…….… of people buying phones from us this year were women - often young women - or men who were buying for their mothers, wives and girlfriends And it always seems to be a question of (13)………….of mind ‘Size is also

(14)………… for women They want something that will fit in a handbag,’ said Mr Tanner, ‘The tiny phones coming in are having a very big (15)………… This year’s models are only half the size of your hand.’

1 A totally B certainly C absolutely D completely A vision B vista C view D panorama A swelling B increasing C boosting D maximising A master B dominate C overbear D command A demonstrated B shown C established D seen A function B drive C work D run A complete B total C full-time D absolute A prestige B fame C power D status A attraction B enticement C charm D lure 10 A supplies B furnishes C provides D gives

11 A urgency B emergency C predicament D contingency 12 A most B preponderance C majority D bulk

13 A tranquility B calmness C serenity D peace 14 A crucial B necessary C urgent D essential 15 A impact B impression C perception D image III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word

The rest of the fishing fleet had (4)……….… The harbour before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched with the wives and families of (5)……….… missing men Some had brought thick blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men (6)……… be cold and tired As dawn began to break over in the east, a small point of light was spotted in the darkness of the water and a (7)….……… minutes later, (8)……… was a shout Before long, the two boats were turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbour The men (9)……… helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff (10)…… cold and tiredness, they were all safe

SECTION D – WRITING

I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it

1 Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her

Busy Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning Mrs Wilson sends It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine

I cancelled For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address

Further information can Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early But for his I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures

My purpose Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world The average I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to

I hadn’t expected Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves

All dogs are 10 The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement

At no time II Some people think that the use of computers should be restricted to reduce its

harmful effect on children Do you agree or disagree? Write a composition of 200 words, giving your opinion on the topic

ĐÁP ÁN SECTION A – PHONETICS

1 C C C A D

II Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.(1/1)

1 D B A A B

SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D (1/1)

1 C C D D B

6 B B C D 10 C

11 C 12 C 13 D 14 D 15 B

16 A 17 D 18 D 19 C 20 A

II Identify the mistakes in the lines and correct them Write your answer in the space provided (1/1)

Mistake Correction Mistake Correction

1 is they is that they introducing introduced

2 like as depends depend

3 regularly in regularly of which that

4 aspect aspects the a

5 to tell telling 10 a good teamwork good teamwork

III Use the correct form of each of the words given in parentheses to fill in the blank in each sentence (1/1)

1 criticism surprisingly dismissive commitment expectation defiantly hopeful relationship talkative 10 unimaginable 11 similarities 12 knowing 13 scientific 14 consciousness 15 definition SECTION C – READING

I Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D (2/1)

1 C B D C A

II Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage (1/1)

1 B C A B B

6 D C D A 10 C

11 B 12 C 13 D 14 A 15 A

III Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word (1/1)

1 had which/that too reached the

6 would few there were 10 from/with

I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one (1/1) Busy as/though he was, Melisa’s father still played with her

2 Mrs Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended the meeting yesterday morning

3 I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago

4 Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above address

5 But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business

6 My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures The average skycraper in the USA is higher than anywhere else in the world I hadn’t expected (that) he would be/ him to be so easy person to talk

9 All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves

10.At no time did the two sides look likely to reach agreement II Composition ( 20 points )

+ Vocabulary and Grammar: 30 % + Style: 40 %

+ Content: 30 % 2 Đề số

A PHONETICS (10 points)

Question 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p) 01 A random B canal C many D explanatory

02 A good B moon C food D balloon 03 A provide B product C production D procedure

04 A kite B bite C Christian D Christ 05 A voltage B voyage C massage D dosage

Question 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p)

06 A argumentative B psychological C contributory D hypersensitive 07 A atomic B brilliant C determined D ambitious 08 A trigonometry B explanatory C immediately D democracy 09 A photograph B payroll C accent D regretful 10 A majority B ceremony C astronomy D investiture B GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (60 points)

Question 3: Give the correct tense/ form of the verbs in the brackets Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (30p)

b I know I (14 not write) to you before, but I (15 be) so busy recently that I (16 not have) time for writing letters I (17 telephone) you instead, but I (18 forget) your number

c Why didn’t you tell me you could lend me the money? I (19 not borrow) it from the bank d He is walking (20 hurry) to the place where his ex-wife, a famous naturalist now (21 lie) (22 bury) among the animals she (23 love) so much

e We will see Alice at the corner, she (24 wait) for us when we (25 arrive) f He resents (26 be) (27 tell) what (28 do)

g Her mother (29 go) abroad last month, so it (30 not be) her you see at the theater last Sunday

Question 4: The passage below contains 10 errors IDENTIFY and CORRECT them (0) has been done as an example Write your answers in the numbered blanks below (20p)

Question 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (10p)

41 We’re all very obliged _ you

42 When the wound has healed _ you can remove the plaster 43 Without a fridge, fresh food will go _ very quickly

44 I’m faithful _ my principle

45 I haven’t heard _ Mandy since she wrote in July 46 This service is free _ charge

47 They went ahead contrary _ my advice

48 The weather was fine, and everyone was making _ the coast 49 We’re going _ Tom’s car tomorrow

50 Have a card _ your sleeve C READING (40 points)

Question 6: Read the following passage and choose the best answer Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (20p)

51 What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage? A To trace the career of Arnold Guyot

B To describe feature of the undersea world

C To present the results of recent geologic research D To discuss underwater ridges and volcano chains

52 The word “conceal” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A Contain B Erode C Hide D Create 53 The passage implies that guyots were first detected by means of

A a fathometer B computer analysic C a deep-sea diving expedition D research submarines 54 The author indicates that Arnold Guyot

A was Harry Hess's instructor B invented the fathometer C named the guyed after himself D taught at Princeton University 55 What does the passage say about the Arctic Ocean?

A The first guyot was discovered there B No guyots have ever been found there

C There are more guyots there than in any other ocean D It is impossible that guyots were ever formed there

56 The author states that offshore canyons and guyots have which of the following characteristics in common?

A Both are found on the ocean floor near continental shelves B Both present oceanographers with a mystery

C Both were formed by volcanic activity

D Both were, at one time, above the surface of the sea

57 According to the passage, most guyots are found at a depth of

A less than 600 feet B between 600 and 3,200 feet C between 3,200 and 6,500 feet D more than 8,200 feet

51 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “rubble”?

A Fragments B Mixture C Columns D Core 51 According to the passage, which of the following two processes were involved in the submersion of guyots?

A Erosion and volcanic activity

B The sinking of the sea floor and the rising of sea level C Mountain building and the action of ocean currents D High tides and earthquakes

60 According to the passage, when did sea level significantly rise?

C From 8,000 to 11,000 years D 80 million years ago

Question 7: Read the following passage and choose the best answer Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (20p)

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 18th 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 19th 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”

61 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

62 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 63 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

64 Who was Black Peter?

A an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas B an elf who rode a white horse C one of the disobedient children D a popular traditional figure 65 What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”?

A symbols of a person B natural qualities C effects D outer appearance 66 Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?

A the North Pole B Europe C North America D the City of New York

C Saint Nicholas visited New York

D the image of Santa Claus was transformed 68 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 69 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 70 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 D USE OF ENGLISH (30 points)

Question 8: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (0) has been done as an example (10p)

Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting Using both hands shows respect as does a (71) bow of the head In rural areas, elderly people not extend their hand are greeted with a bow Women are more (72) to bow the head than to shake hands Vietnamese names begin with the family name and are (73) by a given name For example, in the name Nguyen Van Due, Nguyen is the family name People address (74) by their given names, but add a title that indicates their perceived (75) to the other person These titles are family related rather than professional Among colleagues, for example, the (76) of the two might combine the given name with the title of Anh ("Older Brother") A(n) (77) greeting combined with the given name and title is Xin chao ("Hello.") Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting In formal meetings, business cards are sometimes (78) on greeting Vietnamese people have a strong (79) of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show their guests full respect by preparing for their arrival Therefore, it (80) to visit someone without having been invited Gifts are not required, but are appreciated Flowers, incense, or tea may be proper gifts for the hosts Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents

74 A each one B one other C one the other D one another

75 A relation B relationship C relation D relatives 76 A younger B most young C youngest D young 77 A easy B basic C fundamentally D elementary

78 A changed B transferred C reserved D exchanged

79 A sense B sensation C sensitivity D sensible 80 A inactive B inaccurate C inappropriate D inexact Question 9: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage (0) has been done as an example (10p)

Cell Phones

Cell phones have been popular in Japan (0 since) the early 1990s, but it was (81) until 1999 that their use really took off The age of cell phones has emerged, but with it come problems

Cell phones are used on buses and trains, in restaurants, and in all areas of (82) They cause problems when they (82)

during meetings, concerts, weddings, or even funerals What's more, people speak loudly in public, and students read and text messages during lessons (83) seriously, when a cell phone is used near a person (84) a pacemaker to fegulate his heartbeat, its radio waves may interfere with the functioning of the pacemaker

Now, something is being done to solve these (86) In many places, new technology is being used to block cell phone calls Airline (87) are requested to stop using cell phones while on board Concert halls ask their audience to switch their phones to the

(88) mode However, phone users fear that if they not (89) their phones, they will lose valuable business opportunities That's why many not (90) off their phones even when they are asked to

Question 10: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below (10p)

91 Those (theatre) group has never lost its appeal

92 Dolphins, (mammal) species, sometimes jump above the surface of the water

93 The situation is so (chaos) in some countries now that it is difficult to see any solution 94 He’s the most (please), ill-mannered person I’ve ever met

95 Good friends can enrich the quality of our lives (measure)

96 This famous singer had two (enter) in the Guinness Book of World Records 97 Beauty is in the eye of the (hold)

98 Computers are now considered (dispense) in the business world

99 Due to (electric) the difference between urban life and rural life is more and more reduced 100 A doctor may prescribe (biotic) if the patient has an infection

Question 11: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (10p)

101 Someone stole the old lady’s handbag

→ The old lady was 102 A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel

→ Mary’s new novel 103 If you have completed your test, you can go home

→ Get 104 Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission

→ Without 105 Something must be done to solve this problem

→ Urgent

Question 12: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in meaning to the original sentence Use the word given and other words as necessary Do not change the form of the given word (10p)

106 The job received over a hundred applications (APPLIED) → 107 Alan prides himself on his punctuality (TAKES)

→ 108 Many people attended this year’s festival (TURNOUT)

→ 109 He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer (NAME)

→ 110 The whole team was in a happy mood (SPIRITS)

→ Question 13: Writing an essay (40p)

It is widely believed nowadays that social knowledge and the ability to adapt in a changing society make a school-leaver succeed in getting a job

What you think about the saying?

Write an essay of around 250 words to prove your points

_THE END _ ĐÁP ÁN

A PHONETICS (10p)

Question 1: (5p) 01 C 02 A 03 B 04 C 05 C Question 2: (5p) 06 C 07 B 08 A 09 D 10 B B GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (20p)

11 went 12 don’t leave 13 will miss 14 shouldn’t/ oughtn’t have written 15 have been 16 haven’t had 17 should/would have telephoned 18 have forgot(ten) 19 needn’t have borrowed 20 hurrying 21 lies 22 buried 23 loved 24 will be waiting 25 arrive 26 being 27 told 28 to 29 went 30 can’t/ couldn’t have been

Question 4: (10p)

31 visiting → to visit 32 no → not 33 right address → the right address 34 their → its 35 up → down 36 had → had been

37 risen → raised 38 extending → extended

39 previous → previously 40 untidy gravel yard → an untidy gravel yard Question 5: (5p)

41 to 42 over 43 off 44 to 45 from 46 of 47 to 48 for 49 in 50 Up

C READING (20p) Question 6: (10p)

51 B 52 C 53 A 54 D 55 B 56 B 57 C 58 A 59 B 60 C Question 7: (10p)

61 D 62 C 63 B 64 A 65 A 66 B 67 D 68 D 69 B 70 A D USE OF ENGLISH (20p)

Question 8: (10p)

71 B 72 D 73 C 74 D 75 B 76 A 77 B 78 D 79 A 80 C Question 9: (10p)

81 not 82 life 83 ring 84 More 85.using 86 problems 87 passengers 88 silent 89 answer 90 turn/switch Question 10: (10p)

91 theatrical 92 mammalian 93 chaotic 94 unpleasant 95 immeasurably 96 entries 97 beholder 98 Indispensable 99 Electrification 100 antibiotics E WRITING (30p)

Question 11: (10p)

101 The old lady was robbed of her hand bag 102 Mary’s new novel is based on a true story

103 Get your test completed/ finished and you can go home

104 Without absolute secrecy this mission would not have succeeded/ been successful/ been a success/ would have failed

105 Urgent action is/ measures are necessary/ essential to solve this problem Question 12: (10p)

107 Alan takes (a) pride in his punctuality

108 This year’s festival attracted a record/ high turnout 109 He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer 110 The whole team was in good spirits

Question 13: (20p) ESSAY WRITING

_THE END _ 3 Đề số

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence (10 points)

1 The school was closed for a month because of serious of fever A outcome B outburst C outset D outbreak The campaign raised far more than the of $20.000

A aim B object C goal D target We have a future ahead with little comfort, food or hope

A cruel B pessimistic C grim D fierce Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside

A rest B remainder C remains D rester An almost line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town A continuous B constant C continual D stopping Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always

A credible B creditable C credulous D imaginable

7 Don’t be late for the interview, people will think you are a disorganized person A unless B otherwise C if not D or so

8 My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the of Paris A suburbs B outside C outskirts D side

9 You are being thoroughly in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place A unrequited B unrepresentative C unreliable D unreasonable 10 “But so”, I told him, “you are my own .”

A heart and heart B body and soul C flesh and blood D skin and bone

Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space (20 points)

1 How much does of this club cost? MEMBER She is extremely about the history of art KNOW

5 His boss told him off because he had behaved RESPONSIBLE He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs QUALIFY Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of their diet ORGANISE The trouble with Mr Brown is that he’s so one minute he goes mad when you come late; the next he says nothing You never know where you are! CONSIST

9 It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird It has been listed as one of the species (DANGER)

10 I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely RECONGNISE

Part 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given Use each phrase once only (8 points)

made her blood boil/ jumped out of her skin/ had a lump in her throat/ kept her head/ lost her head/ gave me the cold shoulder/ pulled her legs/ took her breath away Pauline completely ignored me this morning She

2 It really to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one that she had written for him

3 Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she as she watched him get on the train

4 The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic It really Susan panicked when the fire broke out She

6 When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock She almost My sister remained very calm She

8 Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only !

Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (17 points) Mr Pike, who is supposed (witness) _ the accident, (leave) _ the town At this time next week they (sit) _ in the train on their way to Paris

3 He said that he watered the plants every day He (water) _ them If he (have) _ , they wouldn’t have died

4 No sooner the announcement (make) _ than everyone started complaining They said they never (make) _ to anything they didn’t want to before We (watch) _ the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came

7 The pop star who (take) _ part in over 25 films always avoids (recognise) _ by (wear) _ dark glasses

8 There’s no point (try) _ to get Tim (lend) _ you his car

II READING

Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, circle letter A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose (10 points)

If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society But there seems little (1) _ it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2) _ even environmental ones It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental

(3) _ – it’s the way society choose to use and (4) _ them

Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable natural (5) _ We (6) _ well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away A high (7) _ of our annual consumption is in the (8) _ of packaging, and this (9) _ about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10) _ Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11) _ is growing fast

The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12) _ than coal and one (13) _ of ‘recovery’ strongly (14) _ by the plastic

manufacturers is the (15) _ of waste plastic into a fuel

1 A evidence B concern C doubt D likelihood A pleasures B benefits C savings D profits A poison B disaster C disadvantage D evil A dispose B store C endanger D abuse A resources B processes C products D fuels A remove B import C consign D consume A portion B amount C proportion D rate A way B kind C form D type

9 A takes B makes C carries D constitutes 10 A refuse B goods C requirements D rubble 11 A manufacture B plant C factory D industry 12 A degree B value C demand D effect 13 A measure B mechanism C method D medium 14 A desired B argued C favored D presented 15 A conversion B melting C change D replacement Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word (10 points)

I was reading an article last week in (1) _ the writer described (2) _ her children has changed as they (3) _ up When they were small she had to (4) _ up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which

children They had (11) _ out of all their naughty behavior, and (12) _ up serious hobbies (13) _ as chess and playing the piano They never did anything without

(14) _ it over first, and coming to a serious decision She had to face up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15) _, and that in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy

Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E) (5 points)

A On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the overcoat pocket The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother

B In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in a will which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of

witnesses His wife and two other sons were virtually cut off without a penny Marshal was not inclined to split up the inheritance he had come into any more fairly

C Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying they should look in an old family Bible This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and examined in front of independent witnesses Sure enough, there in the Bible they

discovered a later version of the will, one which divided the property and money evenly

between the widow and the three sons The will appeared to be genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court

D Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams One of the most famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair

E Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one of his other two sons The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life III WRITING

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (20 points)

1 Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill Scarcely

I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting

Rather

The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week

There has

The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended

Had it not Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman

It was

Much to

People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to

The

Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility

Had

You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it

I’d rather 10 If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly It was her ………

4 Đề số

Question 1: Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest A persuade B surpass C exchange D moment

2 A flatter B character C element D ambition

3 A possession B magazine C behavior D experience A author B figure C success D conflict

5 A indirectly B biography C represented D entertainment

Question : Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form I feel as if I (fly) now

2 On the first day of next month, she (be) a teacher for years

3 I hope they (build) this hospital by the time we come back next month (Come) into the room he (see) Mary where he (leave) her Would you be so good as (answer) the telephone when it (ring) Hardly I (arrive) when a quarrel broke out

7 It is vitally important that the order (cancel) immediately Question 3: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

1 The dealer wanted $ 400, I wanted to pay $300,and we finally agreed to the difference A divide B split C drop D decrease

2 One wonders whether the current political is right for such a move A environment B climate C state D standpoint

3 The police say they have some important clues the murderer A on B about C to D in

4 You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow A as long as B although C nevertheless D in spite of

A shall B would C should D ought

6 A plane with an engine on fire approached the runway was frightening There could have been a terrible accident

A watch it land B watching it land C to watch it land D watching to it land

7 Camels have either on hump or two humps The Arabian camel has one hump The Bactrian camel, has two humps

A nevertheless B however C therefore D otherwise The nut hat six inches long

A grows seldom more than C seldom grows more than B more than seldom grows D grows more than seldom

9 John painted his bedroom black It looks dark and dreary He a different color A had to choose C must have chosen

B should have chosen D could have been choosing

10 The tiny bells on the Christmas tree were in the draught A clanging B ringing C tinkling D gurgling

11 "When will Chau and Binh arrive?"

"They left home an hour ago I think they will " A be here shortly B here be shortly

C shortly be here D here shortly be

12 The two runners crossed the line

A sometimes B simultaneously C frequently D occasionally 13 " you hand me that pair of scissors, please?" "certainly" A may B shall C will D should

14 There lots of furniture in the furniture department A is/ on display B is/ displaying C are/ displaying D are/ to display 15 It's advisable to any contact with potentially rabbit animals A escape B avoid C prevent D evade

16 I'll be with all of you in hour A a quarter of an B one quarter of an C a quarter of one D a quarter of

17 The old lady was exhausted after a long walk A very B absolutely C pretty D fairy

18 I wish you me a new one instead of having it as you did A had given / repaired B gave / to repair

A taking B took C occupy D taken

20 She wanted to serve some coffee to her guests : however A she hadn't many sugar B there was not a great amount of the sugar C She did not have much sugar D she was lacking in amount of the sugar Question 4: Fill in the gap with one suitable preposition

1 Could you look these old newspapers for articles about the environment Can you hold till I've finished talking the manager? Then I'll be right with you Put your nicest clothes because I'm taking you to the best restaurant in town I'm afraid I don't get very well with the man who lives next door

5 Hearing that song takes me to my university days I haven't heard it for ages Why didn't you start French lessons last month?

I was too busy and I thought it would take too much time

7 She hasn't told us the whole story I'm sure she's keeping something We decided to go with your plans, though some people disagreed When did you learn to your own shoe-laces?

10 After the first year I couldn't cope with university, so I decided to drop Question 5: Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph

"The moon Trap" is a new film made by a young Canadian (1) called Melvin Strang The main parts in the film are (2) by Sid Cheung and Julie Plein who last appeared in "Music For Ever"

In this new film (3) star as a young married couple who buy an old house in the country After living there (4) a few weeks strange things begin to happen

Some of the furniture in the house disappears and can't be (5) windows break and pictures fall off walls At night they (6) crying noises, and when the moon is up loud screams can be heard from the woods nearby

As you might expect, the young couple try to discover the (7) for all these strange events and this leads them into some very frightening situations(8) you are easily scared don't go and see this film! But if you enjoy films with (9) of adventure and number (10) this is the film for you

Question 6: Give the correct form of the word in the bracket This knife is very blunt It needs (sharp)

2 It's really quite that we should have been at the same college without having met before (ordinary)

3 The chairman expressed doubts about the of showing the film on children's television (suit)

4 The heroine had a love affair with the butcher (passion) To be successful, an artist must show great (origin)

6 I have a full of papers which describe cases Sherlock Homes has investigated.(brief)

8 The of the trains and buses causes frustration and annoyance (frequent) She studied (ECONOMY) at university

10 The lovers stood, hand in hand, gazing at the sky (star) Question 7: Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct it I watched the train to leave until it was out of sight

They didn't seem to take any notice of that the teacher said Tom's very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless

4 Nobody watched, so the little boy took the packet of sweets from the shelf and putting it in his pocket

5 Maria asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week

Question 8: Read the passage and choose the correct answer

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity Converting waste products to gases or oil is an efficient way to dispose of waste

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars But to date, that process has proven expensive Other experiments are underway to harness power, heat from the earth, is also being tested

Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy

1 Which is the best title of the passage ? A The Use of Water Productions for Energy B The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy C Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste

D New Discoveries in Geothermal Power

2 Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by A wind B waste products C water D oil

3 In the second paragraph , the phrase " synthetic fuels" could best be replaced by which of the following

A Biological fuels B Low burning fuels C Fast burning fuels D Artificial made fuels

A Burning of garbage B Geothermal power C Synthetic fuels D Electricity

5 According to the author , the impracticality of using coal , oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to

A their being time consuming B their being money consuming C the scarcity of sources D the lack of technology

Question 9: Choose the best answer (A,B,C or D) to fill in each blank:

It was a Monday morning in the office and , as usual , everyone was busy sorting through their mail before starting work The other staff had (1) that Nicky , one of the computer

operators , has been (2) rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have happened to make her so ( ) Suddenly Nicky accidentally (4) over a cup of coffee As she was clearing up the mess , the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at Nicky's right hand There was a large swelling at the (5) " What on earth have you (6) to yourself ? Does it (7) ? asked the girl "Yes , it does I think I've (8) it using the computer," replied Nicky "I think you'd better go and let the doctor (9) it," said the girl " Let's hope there's no permanent (10) to your hand"

1 A recognized B realized C noticed D identified A appearing B seeming C preventing D looking A sick B bored C uninterested D depressed A kicked B punched C hit D knocked

5 A wrist B elbow C knee D ankle

6 A made B done C happened D brought A harm B hurt C disturb D upset

8 A injured B ruined C spoiled D destroyed A check B inspect C examine D investigate 10 A pain B destruction C damage D suffering

Question 10: Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the same

1 She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker She is having I'm quiet sure that she didn't steal the necklace

She can't He appears to be running away from your fierce dog It looks

4 The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill So many

5 I'm more interested in the people than the job It's not the

The excuse

7 Although Jonny Brax drives carefully on public roads , he is a terror on the racetrack Jonny Brax is a

8 Attendances at the exhibition has been down this year The exhibition

9 Our science correspondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our problems According to

10 Christmas won't be the same if we don't have any snow I'll be

Question 11: Write an essay to express your opinion about this saying "Money can buy everything" Do you agree with it? Give your own idea? (about 120-180 words)

ANSWER KEYS Question 1: (5 points)

D D B C B

Question 2:(10 points)

1 were flying will have been will have built

4 coming - saw - had left to answer – rings

6 had I arrived

7 (should) be cancelled

Question 3:(20 points)

1 B B C A C B 7B C 9B 10 C

11A 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 B 16 A 17 B 18 A 19 D 20 C Question 4: (10 points)

1 through up on back on ahead on up back 10 out Question 5: (10 points)

7 reason if lots 10 then Question 6: (10 points)

1 sharpening extraordinary suitability passionate originality briefcase refusal infrequency economics 10 starry

Question : (5points)

1 to leave => leaving That => what

3 When => while/whereas Putting => put

5 the past week => the previous week

Question 8: (5points)

1 B C D D B

Question 9: (10points)

1 C D D D A

6 B B A C 10 C

Question 10: (10points)

1 She is having a new outfit made (by her dressmaker) She can’t have stolen the necklace

3 It looks as if he’s running away from your fierce dog

4 So many people turned out to see the President that all traffic came to a standstill It’s not the job I’m interested in ; it’s the people

6 The excuse for the declaration of war was the defense of their territorial rights Jonny Brax is a careful driver on public roads , he is a terror on the racetrack The exhibition has not been so well attended this year

9 According to our science correspondent, this new invention is the answer to many of our problems

10 I’ll be disappointed if there is no snow at Christmas / if we don’t have snow at Christmas 5 Đề số

PART ONE: LISTENING

I Listen and circle A, B, C or D to complete the passage (1pt)

I Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group

Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the spaces given on the right (5 pts) A bathe B southern C

cloth D their A comb B describe C debt D subtle

3 A sacred B played C filled D tired

4 A surgical B surround C surprise D survival

5 A build B cruise C biscuit D guitar

II Choose the word with different stress pattern in each group

Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the spaces given on the right (3 pts) A conclude B advise C depend D

suffer

2 A sensitive B photography C president D tourism

3 A absentee B mathematician C similarity D geographical

PART THREE: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

I Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence

Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the spaces given on the right (10 pts) _ the hard evidence against him, the jury had no option but to find him guilty A Given that B In view of C In regard to D With a view

to

2 Those ballpoint pens are made in a large _ of colors and styles A series B range C collection D

network

3 He promised me an Oxford dictionary, but to my great disappointment, he _ his words A stood by B stuck at C went back on D held

onto

4 Like many other countries in the world, Vietnam is “on the _”

A progress B start C begin D move The more time you spend practicing English, _ command of it you will have

A the better B the fewer C the more D the less

A understand B understands C understood D has understood

7 Robert assured me that he was going to come, but there has been no _ of him yet A picture B sight C image D sign When she _ she found herself in hospital

A came round B came back C came over D came out

9 The campaign raised far more than the _ of $20.000

A aim B object C goal D target 10 Only by practising regularly _ speak English well

A we B can we C we can't D we can 11 I had to get up early; _, I'd have missed the train

A yet B otherwise C but D if not 12 This map has a _ of one centimetre to two kilometres

A rate B scale C proportion D ratio

13 Don’t be _ by misleading advertisements

A fooled around B taken in C put out D seen through

14 The management team came _ criticism for the way they handled the situation A in for B down with C up against D out

in

15 _ in Paris before, he didn’t know his way around when he took his family there A Not be living B Never having lived

B C His not living D Because he has lived

16 Of the ten beauty spots my brother visited, _ left a lasting impression on him A none of which B not one of them

B C which none D and none of them 17 Jane likes watching films, but she is not _ keen on any kind A specially B certainly C largely D

particularly

18 “Do you mind if we schedule the meeting for 11 o’clock?” - “Well, actually, I _ earlier.” A should prefer it will be B am preferring it to

be

C will prefer it D would prefer it to be

19 “Have you finished the report?” - “Yes, but I wish I had known _.” A how hard it would be B how hard would it

C how would it be hard D how would it be

20 “The building’s nearly finished, isn't it?” - “Yes, but it'll be _ we can move in.” A too much time till B a long time

before

C hardly time when D very soon that

II Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in brackets Write your answers in the spaces given on the right (10 pts)

1 Panda is (nation) to China only Food and clothing are (necessary) of life He is very generous and everyone admired his (self) The monument was erected in (remember) of the dead soldiers They are going to (long ) the runway at Cat Bi Airport AIDS is one of the most dangerous (infect) diseases of our time Nobody can defend you Your behaviour last night was (forgive) The result of the match was, however, (satisfy) What a shame! (Basic), our plan has gone as planned 10 Ho Chi Minh City is the greatest (commerce) center of the country III Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets Write your answers in the spaces that follow (10 pts)

1 Hurry up, or all the tickets (sell) out by the time we (arrive) at the theatre Maria (type) for two hours and she (type) ten pages Do you feel like (go) to the theatre tonight or would you rather (stay) at home? The child (sleep) for hours It’s time you (wake) her up The man who (rescue) (be) in the sea for ten hours

6 (Not call) Mary tomorrow because she (practise) the piano all day

7 I could tell at a glance that the documents on my desk (disturb) while I (be) out At this time next week they (stay) in Ha Long (enjoy) good food and fresh air I can’t bear the thought of my son (go) home without someone (accompany) him 10 The weapon (use) in the murder (just find)

IV Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle (10 pts)

1 Mary takes her mother very much appearance The police succeeded bringing the riot control

3 He was found guilty murder and sentenced six months' imprisonment

6 I don't know him sure, but his face seems familiar me This watch is still guarantee, so repair is free charge

8 An agreement a pay rise was finally reached management and employees

9 The case was dismissed the absence any definite proof 10 They can only cure him his illness if they operate him immediately

PART FOUR: READING

I Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given on the right (5 pts)

Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be friends with them or that you don't trust them But perhaps this kind of intuition isn't as hard to explain as it may seem For instance, people give out body language signals all the time The way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive Holding your head to one side shows interest in the other, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self-confident All this affects the way you feel about someone

Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone This may be because of

something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly Your feelings about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening

1 What influences your impression of a person you meet the first time?

A Intuition B Familiarity C Knowledge D Feeling What does the word "open" in the passage most closely

mean?

A Unrestrained B Relaxed C Confined D Unlimited What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that _

A strengthens one's past behaviours B reminds one of one's past treatment C revives one's past memories D points to one's childhood

4 What does the second paragraph discuss? A Meanings of signals one implies towards a stranger

B Factors that may influence one's feelings about a stranger C How people usually behave to a stranger

D Factors that cause people to act differently

5 Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of _

II Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each gap in the passage Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given on the right (5 pts)

Scott Newman wouldn't be without his pocket-size TV, which he mainly watches in bed "I only watch programmes which last about half an hour, as any longer one …(1)… my eyes I use the set for general entertainment though it is also really good for …(2)… up with current affairs The main problem with the set is that it's not …(3)… enough even when you use headphones The …(4)… is all right as long as nothing moves in front of the aerial" Scott admits to being a gadget man, but doesn't …(5)… buying the set since he uses it nearly every day

Retired engineer Paul Hardcastle has owned a pocket TV for a …(6)… of years He said, "I use it mostly in the bathroom I wanted to use it outdoors, but the trouble is that in …(7)… light you can't see the picture I use rechargeable batteries as …(8)… ones could cost too much" Paul believes that this sort of TV could be improved if the …(9)… was slightly bigger and it didn't …(10)… up batteries so quickly; he can get only half an hour's viewing before the batteries go flat

1 A struggles B stretches C stresses D strains

2 A coming B keeping C going D holding

3 A loud B noisy C high D strong

4 A response B acceptance C interference D reception

5 A mind B disapprove C regret D disappoint

6 A number B total C sum D quantity

7 A shiny B hard C bright D high

8 A real B usual C genuine D ordinary

9 A design B screen C face D display

10 A finish B use C end D take

III Fill each blank in the following passage with a suitable word Write your answers in the spaces that follow (10 pts)

A small rain cloud has saved the lives of three sailors on a sinking boat Water began to pour into their boat about 300 kilometers from the coast of Portugal, and the frightened sailors called …(1)… help on their radio The waves …(2)… almost 20 meters high and the …(3)… blew the tiny boat from side …(4)… side Soon even the radar broke …(5)…

“I’ve seen rain cloud on my radar screen,” the French captain said “If you are under it, I can easily find you.”

He changed course immediately and went straight to the small boat

1 10 IV Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is incorrect, and then correct it

Write your choice (A, B, C or D) and corrections in the spaces that follow Number is an example (10 pts)

0 She had the gardener to plant some trees in the front garden

1 Almost students were able to find good jobs three to six months after graduation Now go to bed and close your eyes! you will feel fine after a good night sleep The driver of the big car was serious injured

4 Would you mind to give me a hand? I have a lot of thing to be done You’d better take an umbrella in case it will rain

6 Could you tell me how far is it to the nearest station, please?

7 It’s hardly to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks used to be in the past without a computer

8 The sun releases large numbers of energy every day

9 Mr Smith, as well as his wife, hardly ever drinks coffee in the morning, doesn’t he? 10 Some of my books are on science, others are on culture

Example: C → plant

_ → _ → _ → _ → _ → _ → _ → _ → _ → 10 _ → PART FIVE: WRITING

I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (10 pts)

1 Don’t you regret not learning to swim?

Don’t you wish Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning We have booked five rooms, only _ He didn’t talk to me until I gave my official apology

It was not He would prefer me to concentrate more on my study

5 Everyone was surprised to see David leave the party so early To

6 The number of road accidents has increased dramatically over the past month There _

7 I’m sure he took the money on purpose

He couldn’t possibly _ He overslept so he came late for the meeting

If he “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to Bill

The team leader criticized _ 10 The garage is going to repair the car for us next week

We _

II Rewrite each sentences, using the word given in brackets Do not change this word in any way (5 pts)

1 The film we saw last week was more frightening than this one (as)

2 I am sorry that I have caused you so much trouble (apologize) _

3 They paid no attention to the man’s sudden disappearance (notice) It’s not worth repairing this old television set (point)

Her success strongly impressed us all (impression) _

III Use the words and phrases below to write complete sentences (5 pts) sister/ fed/ do/ household chores

_ families/ Western world/ change/ great/ last two centuries

3 according/ WWF statistics/ half/ world/ tropical forests/ vanish/ 1940s I/ like/ congratulate you/ passing/ examination

they/ accuse/ Jim/ write/ anonymous letter

THE END

PART ONE : LISTENING (2 pts)

I Listen and choose the correct options to complete the sentences (1pt)

0.2 point for each correct answer

1 A B C B B

II Listen to the conversation and circle the option as you hear (1pt)

0.2 point for each correct answer

6 A C C B 10 D

PART TWO: PHONOLOGY

I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (5 pts)

1 point for each correct answer

1 C B A A B

II Pick out the word with different stress pattern in each group (3 pts) point for each correct answer

1 D B B

PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pts)0.5 point for each

correct answer

1 B B C D A A D A D 10 B 11 B 12 B 13 B 14 C 15 B 16 B 17 D 18 D 19 A 20 B

II Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in brackets (10 pts)

point for each correct answer

1 native necessities selfishness remembrance lengthen infectious unforgivable unsatisfactory Basically 10 commercial

III Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (10 pts) 0.5 point for each

correct verb

1 will have been sold – arrive Don’t call – will be practising have been typing – has typed had been disturbed – was going – stay will be staying – enjoying has slept/has been sleeping – woke going – accompanying was rescued – had been 10 used – has just been found

IV Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb

particle (10 pts) 0.5 point for each correct preposition or adverb particle

1 after – in in – under of – to to – for with – to for – to under – of on – between in – of 10 of – on PART FOUR: READING

I Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow

1 A B C B D

II Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each gap in the passage (5 pts) 0.5

point for each correct answer

1 D B A D C A C D B 10 B III Fill each blank in the following passage with a suitable word ( 10 pts) for were wind to down

6 voice the They question 10 hard/heavily

IV Identify one of the four underlined parts that is incorrect in each sentence, and then

correct it (10 pts) 0.5 point for each correct choice and 0.5 point for each correction

1 A → most C → it is D → night’s sleep A → hard C → seriously B → amounts A → giving D → does he D → rains 10 C → the others PART FIVE: WRITING

I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence

before it (10 pts) point for each correct answer

1 Don’t you wish you had learned/learnt to swim?

2 We have booked five rooms, only two of which have air conditioning It was not until I gave my official apology that he talked to me

4 He’d rather I concentrated more on my study

5 To everyone’s surprise, David left the party so early

6 There has been a dramatic increase/rise in the number of road accidents over the past month

7 He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by accident/chance/ accidentally If he hadn’t overslept, he wouldn’t have come late for the meeting

9 The team leader criticized Bill for not waiting/having waited for them 10 We are going to have the car repaired

II Rewrite each sentences, using the word given Do not change this word in any way (5

pts) point for each correct answer

1 This film is not as/so frightening as the one we saw last week I apologize for causing/having caused you so much trouble They took no notice of the man’s sudden disappearance There’s no point in repairing this old television set Her success made a strong impression on us all

III Use the words and phrases below to write complete sentences (5 pts) point for each

correct sentence

2 Families in the Western world have changed greatly/a great deal over/during/in the last two centuries

3 According to WWF statistics, half of the world’s tropical forests have vanished since 1940s I would like to congratulate you on passing your/the examination

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