Bộ 5 đề thi chọn HSG môn Tiếng Anh 12 có đáp án năm 2021 Trường THPT Nguyễn Thị Diệu

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BỘ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12 NĂM 2021 CĨ ĐÁP ÁN TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN THỊ DIỆU 1 Đề số

PART ONE: PHONETICS: (10pts)

I Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others (5pts)

1 A kerosene B tinsel C pessimism D mussel

2 A considerate B candidate C associate D adequate A scowl B frown C sprout D dough

4 A bombard B discard C mustard D retard

5 A intellectual B situation C digestion D Greenwich

II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other three (5pts) A mischievous B miscellaneous C intimacy D veterinary

7 A infamous B inventory C negligence D congenial A impotent B ignorant C admirable D affidavit A primate B asset C innate D preface

10 A monetary B paralysis C protagonist D analogous PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (60pts)

I Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences (20pts) 11 You can't believe a word that woman says – she is a _ liar

A dedicated B devoted C committed D compulsive

12 There can be no _ fixes or magic solutions to the problem of unemployment A fast B speedy C quick D sudden

13 When you come down the hill, drive slowly because it is not _ obvious where the turning is

A immediately B directly C instantaneously D quite

14 At her trial in 1431, Joan of Arc was accused of being in _ with the devil A cooperation B association C league D conjunction

15 The flights are full at the moment, so you'll have to _ A run a stroke of luck B get a better luck

C be down on your luck D take pot luck

16 I heard that Jack has been dropped from the basketball team A in the woods B on the grapevine C under your feet D on the olive branch 17 Many habitats change the types of plants and animals that live there A with respect to B in respect for C as for D as against

A put down B turned over C passed away D taken out

19 John first dabbled _ buying old maps for his collection A in B on C at D for

20 It's a matter of urgency to put right at once but nothing suitable _ to mind A returns B emerges C sprouts D springs

21 When my father was a young student, they were taught to memorize information and _ it for exams Thankfully, those teaching techniques have become outdated

A pinpoint B dock C regurgitate D revise

22 He was arrested for trying to pass _ notes at the bank A counterfeit B fake C camouflaged D fraudulent

23 Living in the countryside is a far cry from reading about it It _ You have to deal with _ poverty and go through the bad patch

A is of crass stupidity/ grueling B is no mean feat/ grinding

C goes against the grain/ abject D dwindles away to nothing/ extreme 24 He had his money _ in a secure bank account

A hammered away at B jabbered about C slaved away D squirreled away

25 The train service has been a _ since they introduced the new schedules A shambles B rumpus C chaos D fracas

26 'The film was pretty bad, wasn't it?' – 'Yes, I think it was _' A exemplary B excruciating C expeditious D explicit

27 When the forces on an object are balanced, you can say that the object is in _ A collusion B equilibrium C collision D incubation

28 There were a number of strong candidates for the post but Peter's experience _ the scales in his favor

A weighted B tipped C balanced D overturned

29 We are conscious that sleeplessness usually _ those who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety or depression

A betrays B bestows C besets D bemoans

30 I think that the artist's cartoons are usually rather _ as they are intended to appeal to a mass number of audiences

A lowbrow B highbrow C dearly D impenetrable

II Fill in each of the numbered blanks with one suitable preposition (10pts) 31 This soup is too hot to eat I'll wait for it to cool _

32 Tim is seventeen and at the moment he doesn't care very much _ anything except clothes

35 Luckily, the bomb which went _ near the bank last Friday didn't kill anyone 36 A car suddenly pulled _ in front of me and I couldn't stop in time

37 Luckily, the rain held _ so we were able to play the match 38 I don't think I'll ever rich, but you live _ hope, don't you?

39 Mr Deacon next door had a very serious operation Apparently, it's a miracle he pulled _

40 I don't know what happened I was just sitting at my desk and I suddenly blacked _ for a few minutes

III Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the number space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example (10pts)

Example: 0: willingly

We are the only animal that chooses what it will look like True, the chameleon changes color- but not (0 WILLING) Unlike us, it doesn't get up in the morning and ask itself, "What shall I look like today?", but we can and Indeed, the (41 ANTIQUE) _ of body decoration points to the conclusion that it is a key factor in our development as the (42

DOMINATE) _ life-form on our planet No human society has ever been found where some form of body decoration is not the norm

By (43 CUSTOM) _ their physical appearance, our ancestors distanced themselves from the rest of the animal (44 KING) _ Within each tribe this helped them to mark out differences of role, status and (45 KIN) _ Our ancestors developed (46

ORDINARY) _ techniques of body decoration for (47 PRACTICE) _ reasons How to show where on tribe ends and another begins? How to memorably underline the (48 SIGNIFY) _ of that moment when an individual becomes an adult member of society? (49 ARGUE) _, without the expressive capabilities of such "body language" we would have been (50 FINITE) _ less successful as a species

IV Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them (20pts)

Human memory, formerly believed to be rather inefficient, is really more sophisticated than that of a computer Researchers approaching the problem from a variation of viewpoints have all concluded that there is a great deal more storing in our minds than has been generally

supposed Dr Wilder Penfield, a Canadian neurosurgery, proved that by stimulating their brains electrically, he can elicit the total recall of specific events in his subjects' lives Even dreams and another minor events supposedly forgotten for many years suddenly emerged in details

Although the physical basic for memory is not yet understood, one theory is how the fantastic capacity for storage in the brain is the result of an almost unlimited combination of

interconnections between brain cell, stimulated by patterns of activity Repeated references with the same information support recall In other word, improved performance is the result of

strengthening the chemical bonds in the memory PART THREE: READING (70pts)

I Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap (15pts) Reports that the government is about to _ (61) the go ahead to plans for the building of a new runway at London's Gatwick airport have angered local _ (62) and raised fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution The _ (63) plans also include permission for

additional night flights and will _ (64) the compulsory purchase of farmland, _ (65) the demolition of a number of private homes According to sources close to the Ministry of

Gatwick is widely _ (68) as a better _ (69) for expansion than London's third airport, Stansted, which still _ (70) from poor transport links A spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet association, _ (71) up of local people, accused the government of _ (72) back on promises made before the General Election 'We were told then that the airport authority had no _ (73) of building another runway and we believe that the government has a duty to _ (74) its pledges Prominent figures in the government are also believed to be concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister, interviewed last night, is _ (75) as saying that reports were 'misleading' However, he would not give an assurance that plans for building a runway had definitely been rejected

61 A sign

62 A inhabitants 63 A controversial 64 A involve 65 A further to 66 A sum 67 A years 68 A regarded 69 A potential 70 A affects 71 A made 72 A getting 73 A desire 74 A bear out 75 A quoted

B make B dwellers B debatable B concern B as well as B size B period B believed B outlook B undergoes B set B falling B intention B count on B known C give C occupants C notorious C assume C moreover C volume C time C felt C prospect C experiences C brought C going C wish C pull off C thought

D approve D residents D doubtful D need

D what's more D length D future D held D likelihood D suffers D taken D turning D objective D stand by D written

II Fill each gap in the passage below with ONE appropriate word (20pts) AN ECONOMIC PROBLEM

III Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) according to the text Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (12pts)

Orientation and Navigation

To South Americans, robins are birds that fly north every spring To North Americans, the robins simply vacation in the south each winter Furthermore, they fly to very specific places in South America and will often come back to the same trees in North American yards the following spring The question is not why they would leave the cold of winter so much as how they find their way around The question perplexed people for years, until, in the 1950s, a German scientist named Gustavo Kramer provided some answers and in the process, raised new questions

Kramer initiated important new kinds of research regarding how animals orient and navigate Orientation is simply facing in the right direction; navigation involves finding ones way from point A to point B

Early in his research, Kramer found that caged migratory birds became very restless at about the time they would normally have begun migration in the wild Furthermore, he noticed that as they fluttered around in the cage, they often launched themselves in the direction of their normal migratory route He then set up experiments with caged starlings and found that their orientation was, in fact, in the proper migratory direction except when the sky was overcast, at which times there was no clear direction to their restless movements Kramer surmised, therefore, that they were orienting according to the position of the Sun To test this idea, he blocked their view of the Sun and used mirrors to change its apparent position He found that under these circumstances, the birds oriented with respect to the new "Sun." They seemed to be using the Sun as a compass to determine direction At the time, this idea

seemed preposterous How could a bird navigate by the Sun when some of us lose our way with road maps? Obviously, more testing was in order

So, in another set of experiments, Kramer put identical food boxes around the cage, with food in only one of the boxes The boxes were stationary, and the one containing food was always at the same point of the compass However, its position with respect to the surroundings could be changed by revolving either the inner cage containing the birds or the outer walls, which served as the background As long as the birds could see the Sun, no matter how their surroundings were altered, they went directly to the correct food box Whether the box

appeared in front of the right wall or the left wall, they showed no signs of confusion On overcast days, however, the birds were disoriented and had trouble locating their food box In experimenting with artificial suns, Kramer made another interesting discovery If the artificial Sun remained stationary, the birds would shift their direction with respect to it at a rate of about 15 degrees per hour, the Sun's rate of movement across the sky Apparently, the birds were assuming that the "Sun" they saw was moving at that rate When the real Sun was visible, however, the birds maintained a constant direction as it moved across the sky In other words, they were able to compensate for the Sun's movement This meant that some sort of biological clock was operating-and a very precise clock at that

There is accumulating evidence indicating that birds navigate by using a wide variety of environmental cues Other areas under investigation include magnetism, landmarks, coastlines, sonar, and even smells The studies are complicated by the fact that the data are sometimes contradictory and the mechanisms apparently change from time to time Furthermore, one sensory ability may back up another

86 Which of the following can be inferred about bird migration from paragraph 1? A Birds will take the most direct migratory route to their new habitat

B The purpose of migration is to join with larger groups of birds

C Bird migration generally involves moving back and forth between north and south D The destination of birds' migration can change from year to year

87 The word ‘perplexed’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _

A defeated B interested C puzzled D occupied 88 Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information

A Experiments revealed that caged starlings displayed a lack of directional sense and restless movements

B Experiments revealed that caged starlings were unable to orient themselves in the direction of their normal migratory route

C Experiments revealed that the restless movement of caged starlings had no clear direction D Experiments revealed that caged starlings' orientation was accurate unless the weather was overcast

89 The word ‘preposterous’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _

A unbelievable B inadequate C limited D creative

90 According to paragraph 3, why did Kramer use mirrors to change the apparent position of the Sun?

A To test the effect of light on the birds' restlessness B To test whether birds were using the Sun to navigate

C To simulate the shifting of light the birds would encounter along their regular migratory route D To cause the birds to migrate at a different time than they would in the wild

91 According to paragraph 3, when caged starlings become restless? A When the weather is overcast

B When they are unable to identify their normal migratory route C When their normal time for migration arrives

D When mirrors are used to change the apparent position of the Sun

92 Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph about Kramer’s reason for filling one food box and leaving the rest empty?

A He believed the birds would eat food from only one box

C He thought that if all the boxes contained food, this would distract the birds from following their migratory route

D He needed to test whether the birds preferred having the food at any particular point of the compass

93 According to paragraph 5, how did the birds fly when the real Sun was visible? A They kept the direction of their flight constant

B They changed the direction of their flight at a rate of 15 degrees per hour C They kept flying toward the Sun

D They flew in the same direction as the birds that were seeing the artificial Sun

94 The experiment described in paragraph caused Kramer to conclude that birds possess a biological clock because _

A when birds navigate they are able to compensate for the changing position of the Sun in the sky

B birds innate bearings keep them oriented in a direction that is within 15 degrees of the Suns direction

C birds' migration is triggered by natural environmental cues, such as the position of the Sun D birds shift their direction at a rate of 15 degrees per hour whether the Sun is visible or not 95 According to paragraph 6, how did the birds navigate in the planetarium's nighttime environment?

A By waiting for the dome to stop rotating B By their position on the planetarium floor

C By orienting themselves to the stars in the artificial night sky D By navigating randomly until they found the correct orientation

96 Which of the following best describes the author's presentation of information in the passage?

A A number of experiments are described to support the idea that birds use the Sun and the night sky to navigate

B The author uses logic to show that the biological clock in birds is inaccurate

C A structured argument about the importance of internal versus external cues for navigation is presented

D The opposing points of view about bird migration are clarified through the study of contrasting experiments

97 The word ‘accumulating’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A new B increasing C convincing D extensive IV Read the passage and the tasks that follow (13pts)

MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT

pipes and well-built sewers, supplied the occupants of Rome with as much water per person as is provided in many parts of the industrial world today

B During the industrial revolution and population explosion of the 19th and 20th centuries, the demand for water rose dramatically Unprecedented construction of tens of thousands of monumental engineering projects designed to control floods, protect clean water supplies, and provide water for irrigation and hydropower brought great benefits to hundreds of millions of people Food production has kept pace with soaring populations mainly because of the expansion of artificial irrigation systems that make possible the growth of 40% of the world's food Nearly one fifth of all the electricity generated worldwide is produced by turbines spun by the power of falling water

C Yet there is a dark side to this picture: despite our progress, half of the world's

population still suffers, with water services inferior to those available to the ancient Greeks and Romans As the United Nations report on access to water reiterated in November 2001, more than one billion people lack access to clean drinking water; some two and a half billion not have adequate sanitation services Preventable water-related diseases kill an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 children every day, and the latest evidence suggests that we are falling behind in efforts to solve these problems

D The consequences of our water policies extend beyond jeopardizing human health Tens of millions of people have been forced to move from their homes - often with little warning or compensation - to make way for the reservoirs behind dams.' More than 20% of all

freshwater fish species are now threatened or endangered because dams and water withdrawals have destroyed the free-flowing river ecosystems where they thrive Certain irrigation practices degrade soil quality and reduce agricultural productivity Groundwater aquifers are being pumped down faster than they are naturally replenished in parts of India, China, the USA and elsewhere And disputes over shared water resources have led to violence and continue to raise local, national and even international tensions

E At the Outset of the new millennium, however, the way resource planners think about water is beginning to change The focus is slowly shifting back to the provision of basic human and environmental needs as top priority - ensuring 'some for all,' instead of 'more for some' Some water experts are now demanding that existing infrastructure be used in smarter ways rather than building new facilities, which is increasingly considered the option of last, not first, resort This shift in philosophy has not been universally accepted, and it comes with strong opposition from some established water organizations Nevertheless, it may be the only way to address successfully the pressing problems of providing everyone with clean water to drink, adequate water to grow food and a life free from preventable water-related illness

F Fortunately - and unexpectedly - the demand for water is not rising as rapidly as some predicted As a result, the pressure to build new water infrastructures has diminished over the past two decades Although population, industrial output and economic productivity have continued to soar in developed nations, the rate at which people withdraw water from aquifers, rivers and lakes has slowed And in a few parts of the world, demand has actually fallen

G What explains this remarkable turn of events? Two factors: people have figured out how to use water more efficiently, and communities are rethinking their priorities for water use Throughout the first three-quarters of the 20th century, the quantity of freshwater consumed per person doubled on average; in the USA, water withdrawals increased tenfold while the

accounting for inflation) - almost a quadrupling of water productivity In the USA, water withdrawals have fallen by more than 20% from their peak in 1980

H On the other hand, dams, aqueducts and other kinds of infrastructure will still have to be built, particularly in developing countries where basic human needs have not been met But such projects must be built to higher specifications and with more accountability to local people and their environment than in the past And even in regions where new projects seem

warranted, we must find ways to meet demands with fewer resources, respecting ecological criteria and to a smaller budget

Choose the correct heading for paragraph B - H from the list of the headings below Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes There has been an example at the beginning

List of headings i Scientists' call for a revision of policy ii An explanation for reduced water use iii How a global challenge was met iv Irrigation systems fall into disuse v Environmental effects

vi The financial cost of recent technological improvements vii The relevance to health

viii Addressing the concern over increasing populations ix A surprising downward trend in demand for water x The need to raise standards

xi A description of ancient water supplies Your answers

Ex: Paragraph A: xi 98 Paragraph B: 99 Paragraph C: 100 Paragraph D: 101 Paragraph E: 102 Paragraph F: 103 Paragraph G: 104 Paragraph H: Do the following statements agree with information given in the Reading Passage? In the corresponding numbered boxes, write

YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

105 Water use per person is higher in the industrial world than it was in Ancient Rome 106 Feeding increasing populations is possible due primarily to improved irrigation systems 107 Modern water systems imitate those of the ancient Greeks and Romans

108 Industrial growth is increasing the overall demand for water

109 Modern technologies have led to reduction in the domestic water consumption 110 In the future, governments should maintain ownership of water infrastructures

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!

Felix Masterson decided to engage artists to put on performances in his own home for his family’s private enjoyment Here is his report

A Opera Recital

For the first of our “home performances”, we decided on opera, a form of art that especially moves me The other art form that I adore – ballet – could hardly be performed in the confined space of a normal house, no matter how much ingenuity was employed! My wife and I were particularly looking forward to the performance by Footstool Opera, a touring company that specializes in mounting productions in confined spaces, often coming up with a programme to order as suits the occasion When I was planning the event, I imagined the opera company would bring with them a high-quality sound system of some sort to provide musical

accompaniment, but the manager informed me that all they required was “a piano in good working order.” I hastily arranged for our ancient upright to be tuned, and to my relief, pianist Antonia Holmes pronounced it entirely satisfactory when she tested the instrument before the performance We had made it clear that no particular requirements would be imposed upon the performers, so they gave us a medley of familiar pieces from popular operas, and my daughter – who had previously been of the view that opera was unspeakably idiotic – was entranced If I were to be brutally honest, I would have to say that the performers, apart from one tenor, were not in the top class But I don’t imagine many people would notice this, and it certainly didn’t detract from our enjoyment of the evening

B Puppet Show

Having grown up with that curiously British phenomenon of puppet theatre, the Punch and Judy show, I was determined to find one of the traditional practitioners of the art and secure his services Alas, times have changed There was once a time when no seaside resort in the country was complete without a Punch and Judy show on the pier, but today puppet theatre of this sort can hardly compete with video games at holiday resorts Besides, who can afford to work only during the summer months? Consequently, there are, according to the theatrical agencies I contacted, none of the old-fashioned puppeteers left However, I did manage to find a puppet theatre company called Little Man Theatre that included traditional Punch and Judy shows in its repertoire, so I went ahead and booked them They arrived with a surprising number of boxes and cases Naively, I had expected a miniature theatre to require a minimal amount of equipment In this case, the size of the venue did indeed present a problem, though the nature of the difficulty was the reverse of what I had feared We actually had some trouble making out the words of the crocodile character, largely – I suspect – because William Daniels, one of the two puppeteers, was suffering from a terrible cold, complete with high fever and a voice virtually reduced to a croak Like a true pro, though, he struggled through the

performance bravely And once the first act was under way, I began to appreciate why so many props were needed This wasn’t Punch and Judy as I remembered it but a twenty-first century version of the story, requiring a staggering number of scene changes A breathtaking

performance, and though I felt sad at the demise of the old-time favorites, our children enjoyed it immensely

C Jazz Concert

for anyone old enough to have seen The Who smash their instruments live onstage several decades ago

Despite being in such close proximity to the musicians, it had not occurred to me that we would be required to adopt a more active role until the saxophone player handed my son a set og bongo drums and invited him to join in As luck would have it, Mike is a percussionist with his school orchestra, and he was able to acquit himself creditably, to the delight of the professional performing for us Not being a connoisseur of this type of music myself, I had frankly not been prepared to enjoy this evening as much as the other members of my family This perhaps makes it more of a tribute to the Quintet that I found myself getting quite carried away by the intricate rhythms and spectacular solos

D Murder Mystery Theatre

We invited Murder Incorporated, a theatre company that specializes in murder mysteries, to perform Death Calls for us, and to those of you who have not been initiated in the workings of “murder mystery theatre”, a word of explanation is needed This is no ordinary production In fact, one could claim that it doesn’t really come under the category of theatre at all, and it is not normally presented on a stage, either The basic idea is that a murder is “committed” just out of sight of the audience After the “body” is found, the task of the audience is to work out who the murderer is by following up on certain clues

A few moments after the actors had arrived, when we were still under the impression that preparations were being made for the performance, a piercing scream caused us all to rush out into the hall There we stumbled – literally – over a body oozing fake blood that was so

convincing it almost caused my wife to faint Yes, it had started As we followed the actors around the house for scenes in various locations, we tried to work out who the murderer could be It was a fascinating experience, and I have to report that my wife proved to be a brilliant sleuth, solving the mystery in record time Death Calls was a masterpiece of condensed theatre that had me fondly recalling a production of 2001, A Space Odyssey at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which featured a cast of two, an audience of two and an old car as the venue Highly recommended

In which review are the following stated?

Performers worked seasonally at one time 111 The venue did not allow for a performance of a particular art form 112 The performance reminded the writer of an unusual performance he had once

enjoyed 113

The performers were free to devise their own program 114 The performers had been recommended to the writer 115 The behavior of the performers was contrary to the writer’s expectations 116 The performance challenged the conventions of an art form 117 Performances of this sort used to be very popular 118 The performance prompted someone to reconsider a prejudice about an art

form 119

I Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one (5pts) 121 “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,” she said

=> She flatly

122 There is grave concern about confirmed cases of cholera that originated in the makeshift shelters

=> Of

123 Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people

=> Some people are

_ 124 You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations

=> Failure

_ 125 They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights

=> The excuse

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II Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given You must use between three and eight words, including the word given Do not change the word given (5pts)

126 There’s not that much difference between irony and sarcasm (line)

=> There’s _ between irony and sarcasm

127 I sincerely promise you that I’m telling you the truth (bottom)

=> I promise you that I’m telling you the truth

128 As far as I know, no one’s talking about you behind your back (best)

=> To , no one’s talking about you behind your back

129 Maybe I didn’t explain exactly what I mean – our relationship is over (clear)

=> Maybe I didn’t - our relationship is over

130 I’m finding it difficult to cope with all the work I have to (top)

=> All the work I have to _ me III The graphs below show the amount of money spent on protecting crops in three different regions of the world in 2005

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Write at least 150 words (20pts)

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IV Essay writing (30pts)

Write an essay of about 350 words to express your opinion on the following question: “International travelers can cause problems in the countries to which they travel On the other hand, international travelers can bring real advantages with them.” Do the

problems international travelers cause greater than the advantages they bring? (NB: You continue your writing on the back page)

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ĐÁP ÁN Total points: 200

PART ONE: PHONETICS: (10pts)

I Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others (5 x 1p = 5pts)

1 C C D C D

II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other three (5 x 1p = 5pts)

6 B D D C 10 A

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (60pts)

21 C 22 A 23 B 24 D 25 A 26 B 27 B 28 B 29 C 30 A II Fill in each of the numbered blanks with one suitable preposition (10 x 1p = 10pts)

31 down 32 about 33 with 34 up 35 off

36 out 37 off 38 in 39 through 40 out

III Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 x 1p = 10pts)

41 antiquity 42 dominant 43 customizing 44 kingdom 45 kinship 46 extraordinary 47 practical 48 significance 49 Arguably 50 infinite V Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them (10 x 2pts = 20pts)

No Line Mistake Correction No Line Mistake Correction 51 variation variety 56 details detail

52 storing stored 57 one that

53 neurosurgery neurosurgeon 58 cell cells

54 can could 59 with to

55 another other 60 word words

PART THREE: READING (70pts)

I Read the text below and then decide which word best fits each space by circling the letter A, B, C or D (15 x 1p = 15pts)

61 C 62 D 63 A 64 A 65 B

66 C 67 D 68 A 69 C 70 D

71 A 72 C 73 B 74 D 75 A

II Fill each gap in the passage below with ONE appropriate word (10 x 2pts = 20pts) 76 its 77 This 78 where 79 by 80 some 81 only 82 to 83 standard 84 on 85 to

III Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) according to the text Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (12 x 1pt = 12pts)

86 C 87 C 88 D 89 A 90 B 91 C 92 B 93 A 94 A 95 C 96 A 97 B IV Read the passage and the tasks that follow (13 x 1pt = 13pts)

101 Paragraph E: i 102 Paragraph F: ix 103 Paragraph G: ii 104 Paragraph H: x

105 NO 106 YES 107 NOT GIVEN

108 NO 109 YES 110 NOT GIVEN

V You are going to read a newspaper article containing reviews of performances For questions 111 – 120, choose from the reviews (A-D) (10pts)

111 B 112 A 113 D 114 A 115 C 116 C 117 D 118 B 119 A 120 B

PART FOUR: WRITING (60pts)

I Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one (5 x 1pt = 5pts) 121 She flatly refused to sleep in that haunted house

122 Of grave concern are confirmed cases of cholera that originated in the makeshift shelters 123 Some people are completely mystified by alternative medicine

124 Failure to obey the regulations may lead to/result in disqualifications 125 The excuse for the declaration was defending/the defense of …

II Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given You must use between three and eight words, including the word given Do not change the word given (5 x 1pt = 5pts)

126 a fine line

127 from the bottom of my heart 128 the best of my knowledge

129 make myself clear/make it clear/make (clear) exactly what I mean (clear) 130 is getting on top of

III Chart description (20pts) IV Essay writing (30pts)

a Providing all main ideas and details as required b Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark)

a Ideas are well organized and presented with coherence, cohesion, and clarity b The essay is well-structured

3 Language: (30% of total mark)

a Demonstration of a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students

b Good use and control of grammatical structures

4 Punctuation, and spelling and handwriting (5% of total mark) a Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes

b Legible handwriting

Markers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers

– THE END – 2 Đề số

PART A: PHONETICS (5pts)

Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line (2pts)

1 A famous B nervous C favourite D mountain A through B enough C rough D tough

Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question (3pts)

3 A passion B encourage C occasion D depend A participant B publicity C competitive D Individual A limitation B documentary C government D interactive PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (45pts)

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (15pts) .1915 that the cinema really became an industry

A It is not until B It was not until C Not until D Until in

7 I really appreciate to help me, but I am sure I'll be able to manage by myself A you to offer B you are offering C your offering D that you offer

8 My friend's uncle has been MP ( Member of Parliament) for five years A a B an C the D Ø

9 - Daisy: "What a lovely house you have!" - Mary: " " A Lovely, I think so B No problem

10 My new glasses cost me _ the last pair I bought last month A more than three times C more three times than

B three times as much as D as much three times as 11 We bought some

A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses C lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses

12 After years of neglect, there was a huge _ program to return the city to its former glory A restoration B preservation C conservation D Refurbishment

13 We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is _ the law A beyond B over C above D Onto

14 On the _, optimists believe that life will be much better than it is today A contrary B contrast C opposition D opponent

15 You had your house decorated, ?

A hadn't you B didn't you C weren't you D haven't you

16 A part – time job gives me the freedom to my own interests A pursue B chase C seek D catch

17 The type of plant and animal life living in and around a pond depends on the soil of the pond, , and the pond's location

A what the quality of the water is B how is the water quality C the quality of water D what is the water quality

18 its accuracy, laser is very useful in medicine A In view of B As a result of C Thanks to D Despite

19. for their strong fiber include flax and hemp A Plants are grown B Plants grown

C Plants that grow D To grow plants

20 appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion

A What the Moon B.The Moon which C When the Moon D That the Moon

ĐÁP ÁN A- ĐÁP ÁN

PART A: PHONETICS (5 điểm – Mỗi câu điểm) 1.D 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.C

PART B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 điểm - Mỗi câu điểm) Question I

16.A 17.C 18.C 19.B 20.D Question II

WORD LINE WORD LINE

21 Few 26 much

22 Who 27 any

23 Would 28 will 10

24 For 29 the 10

25 It 30 too 11

Question III

31 will have been killed 36 having been treated 32 being sent 37 had our teacher entered 33 was reported 38 has come

34 to have been caused 39 must be looking 35 Invited 40 hadn’t left Question IV

41.endangered 42.similarities 43.variety 44 applicants 45.disobedient 46.destroyer 47.households 48 powerlessness 49 outlived 50 demoralised/

demoralized PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)

(Mỗi câu điểm) Question I

51 D 52 B 53 C 54 D 55 D

56 D 57 C 58 A 59 B 60 C

3 Đề số

PART A: PHONETICS (5pts)

Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line (2pts)

1 A famous B nervous C favourite D mountain A through B enough C rough D tough

Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question (3pts)

5 A limitation B documentary C government D interactive PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (45pts)

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (15pts) .1915 that the cinema really became an industry

A It is not until B It was not until C Not until D Until in I really appreciate to help me, but I am sure I’ll be able to manage by myself A you to offer B you are offering C your offering D that you offer

8 My friend’s uncle has been MP ( Member of Parliament) for five years A a B an C the D Ø - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “………….”

A Lovely, I think so B No problem

C Of course not, it’s not costly D Thank you Hope you will drop in 10 My new glasses cost me _ the last pair I bought last month

A more than three times C more three times than B three times as much as D as much three times as 11 We bought some

A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses C lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses

12 After years of neglect, there was a huge _ program to return the city to its former glory A restoration B preservation C conservation D Refurbishment

13 We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is _ the law

A beyond B over C above D Onto 14 On the _, optimists believe that life will be much better than it is today

A contrary B contrast C opposition D opponent 15 You had your house decorated, ?

A hadn’t you B didn’t you C weren’t you D haven’t you 16 A part – time job gives me the freedom to ………… my own interests

A pursue B chase C seek D catch 17 The type of plant and animal life living in and around a pond depends on the soil of the pond, , and the pond’s location

A what the quality of the water is B how is the water quality C the quality of water D what is the water quality

18 its accuracy, laser is very useful in medicine

A In view of B As a result of C Thanks to D Despite

A Plants are grown B Plants grown C Plants that grow D To grow plants

20 appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion

A What the Moon B.The Moon which C When the Moon D That the Moon

Question II: The following passage contains 10 unnecessary words Find and write the word(s) on your answer sheet (10 pts) (Questions 21-30)

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As you will see from my curriculum vitae, I have attended university, where I studied English and Law After finishing my course, I took a job in a travel agency in Paris and now I organise few hours for people who wanting to go to Australia and the United States Although I enjoy this very much, I feel I need to get more experience and it would seems to me that working as a specialized tour guide in England would help me for that I would rather work in an English-speaking country, as I need to practise my English I spend one year at London University, which it was most useful I did much conversation classes and at first I thought that I would find them difficult

However, they turned out to be very enjoyable I will have no any difficulty in coming to England for an interview if you will let me know in plenty of the time I enclose details of my present employer who will be too pleased to send you a reference

Question III: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form (10pts) 31 By the time the war is over, thousands of innocent people (kill) _

32 Tom will never forget (send) to a boarding school when he was just years old 33-34 The accident (report) _(cause) by a reckless motorist

35 Many people (invite) to the party couldn’t come because it rained heavily 36 In her report, she mentioned (treat) at a hospital abroad last year

37 Hardly our teacher (enter) the classroom when it started to rain

38 Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military Symphony Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) _to Vietnam since yesterday 39 The police are stopping all the cars They (look) _ for the escaped prisoner 40 My uncle would rather that I ( not leave) _ yesterday

Question IV: Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form (10pts)

41 Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save _ species (danger) 42.There are some and differences between the New Year in Japan and that in

Vietnam (SIMILAR)

44 We have to decide to interview only the best six for the job (APPLY) 45 Her son is always mischievous and , which annoys her very much (obey) 46 Sugar is the _ of healthy teeth (DESTRUCTION) 47 What percentage of the city’s _ live in poverty? (HOUSE)

48 When confronted with a mass of red tape, many people feel a sense of (POWER) 49 Mr Pike has _ his wife by three years (LIVE)

50 I was a bit _ by my performance in the first exam, but I decided (MORAL)

to make an extra effort in the ones left

PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30pts)

Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space (10pts)

Childhood is the time when there are (51) _ responsibilities to make life difficult If a child has good parents, he is (52) _ , looked after and loved, whatever he may It is improbable that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to anything in return In (53) _, life is always presenting new things to the child- things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well- known A child finds pleasure playing in the rain , or in the snow His first visit to the seaside is a marvellous adventure But a child has his (54) _ He is not so free to as he wishes as he thinks older people are: he is continually told not to things, or being punished (55) _ what he has done wrong His life’s therefore not perfectly happy

When a young man starts to (56) _his own living, he becomes free from the discipline of school and parents, but at the same time he is forced to accept responsibilities He can no longer expect (57) _ to pay for his food, his clothes and his room, but he has to work if he wants to live comfortably If he spends most time playing about in a day he used to as a child, he will be hungry And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the greatest happiness of seeing himself make steady (58) _ in his job and of building up for himself his own position in society

Old age has always been thought of as the worst age to be, but it is not necessary for the old to be unhappy With old age (59) _wisdom and the ability to help others with advice wisely given The old can have the joy of seeing their children making progress in life: they can watch their grandchildren growing up around them, and perhaps best of all, they can, if their life has been a useful one, feel the happiness of having come (60) _ the battle of life safely and of having reached a time when they can lie back and rest, leaving others to continue the fight

51 A little B a few C a little D few 52 A eaten B fed C feeded D fetched 53 A short B term C addition D reality 54 A injury B difficulty C problem D pain

58 A progress B achievement C improvements D accomplishments

59 A coming B come C came D had come 60 A out B across C through D back Question II: Supply the most suitable word for each blank (10pts)

THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in _61 _.Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become 62 if we not make an _63 _ to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable _64 _ of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught _65 _ and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat-the place _66 they live-is disappearing More _67 _ is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces _68 _ there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops but these chemicals _69 the environment and harm wildlife The most successful animals on earth - human beings- will soon be the only ones _70 _ unless we can solve this problem

Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below (10 pts)

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For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits

One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop

gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some

rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work

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dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment

71 Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigatebelongs to which of the following word groups?

A exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B obliterate, destroy, annihilate C allay, alleviate, reduce D absorb, intake, consume

72 Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that A cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens

B some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens C most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens

D most people prefer life in the country over life in the city

73 According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that

a cities are warmer than nearby rural areas

b building materials absorb more of the sun’s heat than organic surfaces c building materials release the sun’s heat more quickly than organic surfaces A b and c B a and b C a D a, b, and c

74 Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens?

A Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not B Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private

C Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not

D Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not

75 The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except

A increased space for private relaxation B savings on heating and cooling costs

76 According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they

A decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect B replenish the air with nourishing oxygen

C not require the use of valuable urban land D are less expensive than traditional park spaces

77 The author’s tone in the passage is best described as

A descriptive B passionate C informative D argumentative

78 Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop gardens are good for the environment?

A Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens not share

B More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can remove from the air

C Extremely high winds atop tall city buildings can severely damage some plants

D The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop garden

79 Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed

B A proposal is evaluated and alternatives are explored C A viewpoint is established and then defended D A thesis is presented and then supported

80 It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that

A permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens

B extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens C offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park

D promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer

PART D: WRITING (20pts)

Question 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 (5pts)

81 The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic

83 My decision to get up to dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing The moment _

84 If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him He is the most 85 We were all shocked by his reaction

His reaction came _

Question II: 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 Do not change the form of the given word (5pts)

86 I left my last job because I didn’t really agree with my manager’s approach (EYE) àI left my last job because I _ with my manager

87 All the witnesses said that the accident was my fault (BLAME) àAll the witnesses said that _ the accident

88 It was childish of him not to accept my apologies (REFUSED) He _ of him

89 No one listened to what the politician was saying last night (EARS) What last night

90 She thought it was too difficult for her to come to the class on time (FOUND) She _ the class on time

Question III Essay writing (10pts):

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 150 - 200 words, write an essay to assert your point of view on this problem

- THE END - ĐÁP ÁN

PART A: PHONETICS (5 điểm – Mỗi câu điểm)

1.D 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.C

PART B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 điểm - Mỗi câu điểm) Question I

6.B 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.B

11.C 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.B

16.A 17.C 18.C 19.B 20.D

Question II

WORD LINE WORD LINE

22 Who 27 any

23 Would 28 will 10

24 For 29 the 10

25 It 30 too 11

Question III

31 will have been killed 36 having been treated 32 being sent 37 had our teacher entered

33 was reported 38 has come

34 to have been caused 39 must be looking

35 Invited 40 hadn’t left

Question IV

41.endangered 42.similarities 43.variety 44 applicants 45.disobedient 46.destroyer 47.households 48 powerlessness 49 outlived 50 demoralised/

demoralized PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)

(Mỗi câu điểm) Question I

51.D 52.B 53.C 54.D 55.D

56.D 57.C 58.A 59.B 60.C

Question II

61 danger 62 extinct 63 effort 64 parts 65 alive 66 where 67 land 68 than 69 pollute 70 left Question III

71 C 72 A 73 A 74 D 75 A

76 C 77 C 78 B 79 C 80 B

PART D: WRITING (20 pts)

Question I (5 điểm- Mỗi câu điểm)

81 - Had it not been for the heavy rain, we could have had our picnic - Had it not rained heavily, we could have had our picnic

82 The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be

84 He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problem 85 His reaction came as a shock to us all

Question II (5 điểm- Mỗi câu điểm)

86 I left my last job because I didn’t really see eye to eye with my manager 87 All the witnesses said that I was to blame for the accident

88 He refused to accept my apologies, which was childish of him 89 What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night 90 She found it too difficult to come to the class on time Question III Essay: (10 điểm)

Marking criteria:

+ Task completion (4 điểm)

Tuỳ theo khả hoàn thành bố cục yêu cầu nội dung cho phần ( mở bài,thân bài,kết luận) giám khảo chấm từ 1-4 điểm

+ Grammatical accuracy and spelling điểm: viết khơng có lỗi tả từ ba lỗi ngữ pháp trở xuống cho điểm tối đa Cứ lỗi tả ngữ pháp trừ điểm (Trừ không điểm)

- Coherence and cohesion (tính mạch lạc liên kết câu, đoạn) – điểm:

Tùy mức độ mạch lạc, liên kết câu, liên kết đoạn viết, giám khảo chấm 1-3 điểm B- HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm: 20 Điểm thi làm tròn đến 0,25

Tổng số điểm thí sinh làm Điểm thi = - 4 Đề số

PART A LISTENING

YOU WILL HEAR THE RECORDING TWICE

I Questions 1-10: You will hear a talk given by a woman who is a successful climber For questions 1-10, complete the sentences

MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

On her expedition, she became aware of the feelingsof (1) and _ connected with mountaineering

She had previously taken part in several so-called (2)

She found the mental (3) for climbing Everest particularly hard

She says that you cannot take any of the (5) of life with you on Everest On her first trip there, she regretted taking (6) with her

When she climbed Everest, she left her (7) after a certain point She says you mustn’t waste (8) or fuel when you’re on the mountain When they reached the top, they had a sensation of shared (9) Her book about climbing Everest is called (10)

II Questions 11-20: You will hear a conversation between two old friends who meet each other by accident

For questions 11 – 15, choose the best answer 11 What is John’s job?

A Doctor B Teacher C Chemist

12 Which of the following continents did Frank notvisit on his travels? A Europe B Africa C North America

13 What’s Frank’s job?

A Journalist B Travel writer C College lecturer 14 How many children Frank and Liz have? A B C

15 When did John and Kate get married?

A the last year of college B the year after graduation C years after graduation

For questions 16 – 19, write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer

16 What time should Frank and Liz go to dinner? 17 What’s Frank’s mobile phone number?

18 What’s on the other side of the road from John and Kate’s flat?

19 What does Liz NOTlike to eat?

For question 20, choose the best answer

20 Which bell button is the one for John and Kate’s flat?

I Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions I don’t care what you about job It’s no of mine

A importance B feeling C matter D concern

2 Sometimes two cultural values seem to each other A conflict B contradict C reflect D disapprove

3 You can leave the money with him; he’s totally A trusting B trusty C trustful D trustworthy

4 you cut down your sugar intake, you’d have lost weight by now A Did B Were C If D Had

5 Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to heart disease A push off B put off C ward off D throw off

6 They were surprised to come such a large sum A into B up to C over D up with

7 A walnut tree us from the sun on hot days A fences B warns C shelters D prevents

8 This machine will have been by the end ofthe decade A broken down B phased out C set out D made off with

9 I didn’t see anyone but I felt as though I A have been watched B was being watched C being watched D am watched

10 The to success is to be ready from the start A key B response C agreement D demand

11 For years she had of meeting her long-lost sister A hoped B wished C longed D dreamed

12 The against your having that kind of accident are about 500 to A possibilities B figures C opportunities D odds

13 They live in a house in the suburbs of London A single B detached C free-standing D distinct

14 Many people these days find it difficult to a career A settle into B stabilise C settle down D arrange

15 He never expected his prophecy to be _ A accomplished B realised C achieved D fulfilled

16 They shared out the of the business among all the partners A makings B proceedings C benefits D proceeds

18 Noone was capable of breaking the silence following the news A harsh B thick C stunned D punched

19 They noticed a flame in the breeze A flickering B flashing C blinking D sparkling

20 He congratulated his opponent with just a of smile on his face A mark B print C hint D sign

II Read the text and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick (√) if a line has a word which should not be there, write the word There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00)

III Supply the correct form of the word in capitalletter

A teacher standing at the front of a history class is seldom teaching history alone A good teacher is also (1 DEMONSTRATE) self-expression, management ability, (2

COMMUNICATE) skills, and a whole host of other skills that may be (3 USE) for you later in life There are certain basic (4 ABLE) that everyone needs to have if they are to be (5 SUCCESS) in education, employment and even in social

circumstances Learning these skills is (6 SPECIAL) important at secondaryschool level, in order to (7 FULL) prepare for further education or the working world.A minimum level of (8 COMPETENT) is demanded by all employers, colleges and universities The more advanced you are in those areas, the more the (9 ORGANISE) believes you will be competent These personal (10 DEVELOP) skills differ from other school subjects in that they cannot be taught in isolation from the rest of the school curriculum

IV Complete each phrase in bold with one of the words from the box

concern - wonder - likelihood - point - means -trace - knowing - choice - use - matter It’s unfortunate, but I’m afraid you give me no

4 If you will smoke so much it’s no you have a bad cough You go home, there’s no inboth of us waiting

6 Mind your own business, it’s no of yours

7 As far as we know, the old man has no _ of support There is really no what Eric will next

9 I couldn’t solve the puzzle, no howhard I tried

10 At the moment there is no of the Prime Minister resigning PART C: READING

I Read the text below and think of the word whichbest fits each space Use only ONE word in each space

Trees for life

Trees are amongst the biggest and longest-living things on Earth, some dating back longer than the oldest buildings But as well as being nice to look at, trees also (1) an important role in improving the quality of our lives

On a world-wide scale, forests help to slow down the (2) of global warming by using up the gas known as carbon dioxide and giving (3) _ the oxygen we need to breathe At local neighborhood level, trees also (4) _ important environmental benefits They offer shade and shelter, which in turn reduces the (5) of energy needed to heat and cool nearby buildings, at the same time, they also remove other impurities from the air we breathe Urban trees are especially important because for many people they provide the only daily contact with the natural world What’s (6) _, urban trees also provide a home for birds, small animals and butterflies (7) _ the trees, we would lose the pleasure of seeing these creatures in our cities Regrettably, (8) _, trees in cities are now coming under (9) There is a limit to the level of pollution they can put up with and down at the street level, their roots are (10) _ seriously disturbed by the digging needed to make way for modern telephone, television and other cables

II Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage AS OLD AS YOU FEEL

It might after all be true that you are only as oldas you feel A British clinic is carrying out new high-tech tests to calculate the “real” biological age of patients (1) on the rate of physical deterioration

Information on every (2) of a patient’s health, fitness, lifestyle and family medical history is (3) into a computer to work out whether they are older or younger than their calendar age suggests

The availability and increasing accuracy of the tests has (4) one leading British gerontologist to call for biological age to be usedto determine when workers should retire He (5) that if an employee’s biological or “real” age is shown, for example, to be 55 when he reaches his 65th birthday, he should be (6) to work for another decade Apparently most employers only take into (7) a person’s calendar years, and the two may differ considerably

doctor at the clinic where the tests are offered claims that the purpose of these tests will be to motivate people to (9) _ their health

The concept of “real” age is set to become big (10) in the USA with books and websites helping people work out whether their bodyis older or younger than their years Others firmly believe that looks will always be the best indicator of age

1 A based B decided C arranged D established A position B prospect C attitude D aspect A supplied B fed C provided D planned

4 A projected B prodded C provoked D prompted A debates B argues C discusses D enquires A encouraged B supported C incited D promoted A interest B detail C account D importance A grounds B signs C demonstration D evidence A progress B improve C gain D increase

10 A trade B pursuit C business D concern

III Read the passage and choose the best answer

The first two decades of this century were dominated by the microbe hunters These hunters had tracked down one after another of the microbe responsible for the most dreaded scourges of many centuries: tuberculosis, cholera, diphtheria But there remained some terrible diseases for which no microbe could be incriminated: scurvy, pellagra, rickets, and beriberi Then it was discovered that these diseases were caused by the lack of vitamins, a trace substance in the diet The diseases could be prevented or cured by consuming foods that contained the

vitamins And so in the decades of the 1920’s and 1930’s, nutrition became a science and the vitamin hunters replaced the microbe hunters In the 1940’s and 1950’s, biochemists strived to learn why each of the vitamins was essential for health They discovered that key enzymes in metabolism depend on one or another of the vitamins as coenzymes to perform the chemistry that provides cells with energy for growth and function Now, these enzyme hunters occupied center stage You are aware that the enzyme hunters have been replaced by a new breed of hunters who are tracking genes – the blueprints for each of the enzymes – and are discovering the defective genes that cause inherited diseases – diabetes, cystic fibrosis These gene hunters, or genetic engineers, use recombinant DNA technology to identify and clone genes and introduce them into bacterial cells and plants to create factories for the massive production of hormones and vaccines for medicine and for better crops for agriculture Biotechnology has become a multibillion-dollar industry In view of the inexorable progress in science, we can expect that the gene hunters will be replaced in the spotlight When and by whom? Which kind of hunter will dominate the scene in the last decade of our waning century and in the early decades of the next? I wonder whether the hunters who will occupy the spotlight will be neurobiologists who apply the techniques of the enzyme and gene hunters to the functions of the brain What to call them? The head hunters I will return to them later

1 What is the main topic of the passage? A The microbe hunters

2 The word “which” in bold refers to A diseases B microbe C cholera D diphtheria

3 The word “incriminated” in bold is closest in meaning to A investigated B blamed C eliminated D produced

4 Which of the following can be cured by a change in diet? A Tuberculosis B Cholera C Cystic fibrosis D Pellagra The word “strived” in bold is closest in meaning to

A failed B tried C experimented D studied How vitamins influence health? A They are necessary for some enzymes to function

B They protect the body from microbes C They keep food from spoiling

D They are broken down by cells to produce energy

7 In the third paragraph, the author compares cells that have been genetically altered by biotechnicians to

A gardens B factories C hunters D spotlights The word “them” in bold refers to

A cells and plants B hormones C genes D gene hunters or genetic engineers The phrase “occupy the spotlight” in bold is closest in meaning to A receive the most attention

B go the furthest C conquer territory D lighten the load

10 The author implies that the most important medical research topic of the future will be

A the functions of the brain B inherited diseases C the operation of vitamins D the structure of genes PART D: WRITING

I Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence Use the word given

1 I offered to help her but she said “No, thanks.” (turned) → ……… Mary didn’t feel like going to the party (mood) →

………

4 Dick’s school is making him sit his exams again (made) → ……… I would always what you advised (advice) →

……… How has the strike affected student attendance? (effect) → ……… She began to suffer from irrational fears (prey) →

……… Mr Misery was the only student who didn’t smile (except) → ……… I assure you’re hungry (granted) →

……… 10 The book was not as good as he had hoped (expectations) → ……… II Write about the following topic (from 250 to 300 words)

Do you agree or disagree the following statement? “Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success in school.” Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer

-The end - ĐÁP ÁN PART A: LISTENING

I freedom - achievement (either order) adventure sports

2 preparation

3 icefall/ice fall(s)/ ice falling/ falling ice/ falls of ice luxuries

5 (some/unnecessary/her) perfume toothbrush

7 melted snow/(drinking) water excitement

9 On Top of the World II

11 B 12 A 13 A 14 A 15 C 16 (about) 7.30

17 07623 963 957 18 a postbox 19 red meat 20 C PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

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

2 communication fully useful competence abilities organization successful 10 development

IV Complete each phrase in bold with one of the words from the box: choice concern trace means

3 use knowing wonder matter point 10 likelihood PART C: READING

I play more effects Without out however bring thread amount 10 being II A D B D B A C D B 10.C

II Read the passage and choose the best answer: C A B D B A B C A 10 A PART D: WRITING I

1 She turned down my offer of help

2 Mary wasn’t in the mood/ was in no mood to go/ for going to the party If you (should) happen to be in Nha Trang, come and see us

4 Dick is being made (by his school) to sit his exams again/ Dick is being made to sit his exams again by his school

5 I would always take your advice What effect has the strike had on student attendance? She fell prey to irrational fears All the students smiled except/ except for Mr Misery I take it for granted you’re hungry

10 The book failed to come up to his expectations./ The book didn’t come up to his expectations

II Essay writing: 15 points - Well-organised

- Few grammatical mistakes

- Various grammatical structures and vocabularies Total: 100 points

5 Đề số

A PHONETICS (1point)

Question I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D (0.5 p)

1 A breathe A naked A cease A pleasure A negotiation

B with B coughed B chase B desert B think

C southern C hatred C increase C resort C invent

Question II Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D (0.5 p)

1 A assassinated A repudiate A discipline A certificate A strategies

B international B habitual B commodity B appreciate B positively

C preferential C entrench C affectionate C apologize C anonymity

D differentiate D hormone D behave D classify D neighborhood B GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES

Question I: Choose the best word from A, B, C, and D that fits each blank (2pts) You look tired Are you …………the weather?

A on B in C under D off I showed the painting to an expert who …… it at about £500

A cost B estimated C assigned D valued He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will …… it through the night A last B survive C endure D make

4 She modern art She visits all the local exhibitions

A looks down on B goes in for C fixes up with D comes up against

5 He did not share his secrets with many people, but he ……… in her A confessed B concealed C consented D confided Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little ………

A out of use B out of reach C out of turn D out of practice This museum has more visitors than ……… any other in the world

A really B practically C actually D utterly Her married name is Dawson, but Graham is her name

A maiden B childish C girlish D virgin The case for an increase in spending on education has been proved beyond the ……… of doubt

A shadow B hesitation C suspicion D shade

10 Her article on diet ……… many people into changing their eating habits A surprised B amazed C startled D shocked 11 This cloth ……… very thin

A feels B touches C holds D handles

12 The upper levels of the Sun’s atmosphere are of very low heats the gases there to be very high temperatures

A dense and solar B density, solar activity

13 I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much ……… A up her sleeve B in her mind C in effect D on her plate

14 My English is progressing ………

A leaps and bounds B bounds and leaps C odds and ends D ends and odds 15 When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was …………with a fine

A let through B let off C let out D let down 16 She relies ………on her parents for financial support

A profusely B amply C heavily D severely

17 It goes ………saying that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on the project

A for B like C with C without 18 Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston ………

A for short notice B under short notice C at short notice D to short notice 19 In spite of the fact that there is much written about Charlemagne, ……… A his character and personality are hard to visualize

B is difficult to discover his character and personality C picturing his personality and character are hard things D you can’t figure out his personality and character

20 it’s all the same ………… me whether we go to Nha Trang or Vung Tau A for B on C to D as

Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap (1p)

1 Everyone’s future depends on the whole world ……… (concern) about the ozone layer

2 The sunlight ………( come ) through the window …………( wake ) me up early every morning

3 His personal problems seem ……….( distract ) him from his work lately He suggested that a final decision ……… ( make )

5 It is necessary that the train ………( be ) on time

6 The eaten breakfast was still on the table She ……….( call) away in a hurry His ……….(take) ill was quite unexpected

8 She was breathing fast and deep, s if she ……….(RUN)

9 According to yesterday’s newspapers, astronomers in Australia ……… (discover) a planet in a galaxy close to our own

Your answers:

Question III: Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap (2 pts)

1 It was thanks to the ……… of the medical staff that she recovered from her injuries (DEDICATE)

2 ………the hole in the ozone layer has doubled in size this year ( ALARM )

3 It’s ……… to see the friendship and enthusiasm these kids display on the sports field ( HEART )

4 The fans’ bad behavior has resulted in the …………of their football teem from the championship.( QUALITY )

5 John works completely independently – he is ……… to nobody but himself ( ANSWER )

6 She runs so ………as if it’s the easiest things in the world ( EFFORT ) Thanks to the operation my ……… has improved considerably I hope that after the next one I won’t have to wear glasses at all ( SEE )

8 The English term café, borrowed from French, is ultimately a ……….of the Turkish kahve, meaning coffee ( DERIVE )

9 Cats are not considered to be social animals in the sense that they have never ……… travelled in packs or adopted leaders ( HABIT )

10 I was overcome with great ……….when my invitation was rejected by most of my friends ( BITTER )

Your answers:

1……… 2……… 3……… 4……… 5……… 6……… 7……… 8……… 9………… 10………… Question IV: There are ten errors in the passage Find and correct them (1 pt)

The big majority of students who make well in the

Cambridge Proficiency Examination have learnt to use a Good monolingual dictionary effectively Such

Dictionaries provide informations, not just about the Missings for the words but about their pronunciation and grammar as well A student who studies how to use a dictionary effectively will be able to work independently for much of the time, and will gain considerable insight to the workings of the English language He or she will be able to confirm to the meanings for the words in a text where contextual clues are insufficient, pronounce words accurately by studying the phonological transcriptions, And use words accurately both when speaking and Writing Make sure you make the room for at least one

Good monolingual dictionary on your bookshelf- and then make sure you use it at a regular basis!

B READING

Question I: Read the following passage and circle the letter preceding the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) which best fits each gap (1pt)

In this age of ( 1) telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (2) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (3) people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4)

Gradually, (5) , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (6) a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter (7) clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8) Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (9) have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (10) away yet

1 A progressive B advanced C highly-developed D all are correct

2 A to B from C for D with A in step with B in contact with C in good terms with D in favour of

4 A to be mastered B mastering C to master D mastered

5 A therefore B however C in short D for example

6 A make B C cause D create A even though B as though C despite D however

8 A unimportant B inefficient C unusual D impossible

9 A how often B how long C how much D how about

Soyuz T-7, which had a rendezvous with Salyut 7, the space station in which the longest manned orbital flight was completed

Ms Savitskaya’s aptitude for space travel was patent in her past experience in aviation Holder of several women’s records in aviation, she had flown sundry types of aircraft and made over 500 parachute jumps Her father was a Soviet Air Force Marshal, and her husband a pilot Without a qualm she boarded the spacecraft with her commander, Lieutenant Colonel Leonid Popov, and another rookie astronaut who was the flight engineer

Soviet authorities announced that they were looking forward to gaining further information about “weaker sex” , so-called in the Soviet newspaper Tass, under the stressful conditions of space travel Sex, however, is not considered n impediment but rather a benefit in space, for the Soviet have lauded women for their precision and accuracy in carrying out experiments As planned, the American put their first woman in space in mid-1983 Sally Ride was their choice Ms Ride joined the NASA program with five other women and thirty men to train as astronauts in the space shuttle program She faces an epoch when space travel will no longer be a glamorous adventure but rather a commonplace day’s work

1 The word “rookie” is closest in meaning to

A well-known B novice C experienced D practicing You can infer that women have been included in the space program as a result of

A public outcry B their husbands

C their qualifications D their ability of working under stress Soviet authorities apparently think that men and women are

A equal B different C weaker D inevitable The Soviet Salyut was

A joined by Solyut T-7 B manned by a woman C an experiment D a training craft Ms Savitskaya was chosen to travel into space because

A her father was in the Soviet Air Force and her husband was a pilot B She was dauntless

C her ability to endure stress and her precision in doing experiments D She was experienced in aviation

6 How did you know whether the statement “Ms Savitskaya showed no fear of space travel” is true or false?

A It was stated B It was implied C No information was given D It was invented

7 From the use of the term “weaker sex”, you can infer that the Soviets A think that Soviet women are not strong

B entertain a bias against women

C think that Soviet men are better than women D question the women’s movement

A recruited B promoted C evaluated D praised An American woman has traveled

A to the moon B to NASA C in the space shuttle D with the Soviets 10 Space travel will soon be

A glamorous B adventuresome C an everyday experience D a lot of work

Question III Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions Identify your answer by writing the

corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (1 pt)

Birds that feed in flocks commonly retire together into roosts The reasons for roosting

communally are not always obvious, but there are some likely benefits In winter especially, it is important for birds to keep warm at night and conserve precious food reserves One way to this is to find a sheltered roost Solitary roosters shelter in dense vegetation or enter a cavity – horned larks dig holes in the ground and ptarmigan burrow into snow banks – but the effect of sheltering is magnified by several birds huddling together in the roosts, as wrens, swifts, brown creepers, bluebirds, and anise Body contact reduces the surface area exposed to the cold air, so the birds keep each other warm Two kinglets huddling together were found to reduce their heat losses by a quarter, and three together saved a third of their heat

The second possible benefit of communal roosts is that they act as "information centers."

During the day, parties of birds will have spread out to forage over a very large area When they return in the evening some will have fed well, but others may have found little to eat Some investigators have observed that when the birds set out again next morning, those birds that did not feed well on the previous day appear to follow those that did The behavior of common and lesser kestrels may illustrate different feeding behaviors of similar birds with different roosting habits The common kestrel hunts vertebrate animals in a small, familiar hunting ground, whereas the very similar lesser kestrel feeds on insects over a large area The common kestrel roosts and hunts alone, but the lesser kestrel roosts and hunts in flocks, possibly so one bird can learn from others where to find insect swarms

Finally, there is safety in numbers at communal roosts since there will always be a few birds awake at any given moment to give the alarm But this increased protection is partially

counteracted by the fact that mass roosts attract predators and are especially vulnerable if they are on the ground Even those in trees can be attacked by birds of prey The birds on the edge are at greatest risk since predators find it easier to catch small birds perching at the margins of the roost

1 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A How birds find and store food B How birds maintain body heat in the winter

C Why birds need to establish territory D Why some species of birds nest together

2 The word "conserve" in line is closest in meaning to

A retain B watch C locate D share Ptarmigan keep warm in the winter by

C burrowing into dense patches of vegetation D digging tunnels into the snow

4 The word "magnified" in line is closest in meaning to _

A caused B modified C intensified D combined The author mentions kinglets in line as an example of birds that

A protect themselves by nesting in holes B nest with other species of birds C nest together for warmth D usually feed and nest in pairs The word "forage" in line 12 is closest in meaning to _

A fly B assemble C feed D rest

7 Which of the following statements about lesser and common kestrels is true? A The lesser kestrel and the common kestrel have similar diets

B The lesser kestrel feeds sociably but the common kestrel does not C The common kestrel nests in larger flocks than does the lesser kestrel D The common kestrel nests in trees; the lesser kestrel nests on the ground The word "counteracted" in line 23 is closest in meaning to _ A suggested B negated C measured D shielded

9 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage derived by birds that huddle together while sleeping?

A Some members of the flock warn others of impending dangers

B Staying together provides a greater amount of heat for the whole flock

C Some birds in the flock function as information centers for others who are looking for food D Several members of the flock care for the young

10 Which of the following is a disadvantage of communal roosts that is mentioned in the passage?

A Diseases easily spread among the birds

B Groups are more attractive to predators than individual birds are C Food supplies are quickly depleted

D Some birds in the group will attack the others C WRITING

Question I: Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the sentence preceded (3pts)

1 There is nobody in this office that will offer a different opinion to the one I gave you Whoever ………

2 Further progress was impossible because of the floods

The floods ……… ………… Helen won’t be happy till she gets a full refund

4 We were elated by the bird of our first grandchild

We ……….………… Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her (APPLE) Being her only niece , ……… Mary got the wrong end of the stick

Mary ……… ……… It was assumed that Roy would marry that old rich lady

People took ……….……… The sole survivor of the plane crash was Mary Peters

Mary Peters was ……… ………… The number of people who understand his ideas exceeds his expectations More ……… ……

10 The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries Only when ………

Question II: Do not change the given word, use it to write each of the following sentences so that each has a similar meaning as the original one (3 pts)

1 The young actress was very nervous before the audition (BUTTERFLIES) ……… ………

2 She has become a famous novelist ( NAME )

……… Not a word came out of her mouth ( LOST )

……… ………

4 Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed ( LEAF ) ……… Could you come on Saturday? SUIT

How ……… ?

6 We really loved to have a chance to visit the Colosseum but we couldn’t (FOOT) We would sooner ……… ………

7 The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind (REACH) Lengthy ……….………

8 The best solution was thought of by Peter ( CAME )

……… ……… I think you misunderstood, Kevin ( STICK )

I think you must ……… ……… 10 I hardly think she will agree to giving you a pay rise ( LIKELIHOOD )

In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools Which would you prefer? In about 200 words, write a composition expressing your point of view Give reasons and specific details to explain your choice

THE END ĐÁP ÁN A

I 1D 2B 3D 4A 5B II 1A 2D 3A 4D 5C B

1C 2D 3D 4B 5D 6D 7B 8A 9A 10C 11A 12C 13D 14A 15B 16C 17D 18C 19A 20C Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap (1points) Everyone’s future depends on the whole world ………being concerned……… (concern) about the ozone layer

2 The sunlight …COMING……( come ) through the window ……WAKES……( wake ) me up early every morning

3 His personal problems seem …TO HAVE BEEN DISTRACTING………….( distract ) him from his work lately

4 He suggested that a final decision …BE MADE………… ( make ) It is necessary that the train …BE…………( be ) on time

6 The eaten breakfast was still on the table She ………MUST HAVE BEEN CALLED…….( call) away in a hurry

7 His …………BEING TAKEN……….(take) ill was quite unexpected She was breathing fast and deep, s if she ……HAD BEEN

RUNNING……….(RUN)

9 According to yesterday’s newspapers, astronomers in Australia ………HAVE DISCOVERED……… (discover) a planet in a galaxy close to our own

Question III: Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap (1 points) It was thanks to the ……DEDICATION……… of the medical staff that she recovered from her injuries (DEDICATE)

2 …ALARMINGLY………the hole in the ozone layer has doubled in size this year ( ALARM )

3 It’s ……HEARTWARMING……… to see the friendship and enthusiasm these kids display on the sports field ( HEART )

4 The fans’ bad behavior has resulted in the ……DISQUALIFICATION……of their football teem from the championship.( QUALITY )

5 John works completely independently – he is ……ANSWERABLE……… to nobody but himself ( ANSWER )

7 Thanks to the operation my ……SIGHT……… has improved considerably I hope that after the next one I won’t have to wear glasses at all ( SEE )

8 The English term café, borrowed from French, is ultimately a ……DERIVATION……….of the Turkish kahve, meaning coffee ( DERIVE )

9 Cats are not considered to be social animals in the sense that they have never

…HABITUALLY……… travelled in packs or adopted leaders ( HABIT )

10 I was overcome with great ……BITTERNESS……….when my invitation was rejected by most of my friends ( BITTER )

Question IV: There are ten errors in the passage Find and correct them The first one has done as an example (1 points)

The big majority of students who make well in the Cambridge Proficiency Examination have learnt to use a Good monolingual dictionary effectively Such

Dictionaries provide informations, not just about the Missings for the words but about their pronunciation and grammar as well A student who studies how to use a dictionary effectively will be able to work independently for much of the time, and will gain considerable insight to the workings of the English language He or she will be able to confirm to the meanings for the words in a text where contextual clues are insufficient, pronounce words accurately by studying the phonological transcriptions, And use words accurately both when speaking and Writing Make sure you make the room for at least one Good monolingual dictionary on your bookshelf- and then make sure you use it at a regular basis!

1 …vast… well……… …information……… …learns ………… …into……

6 … confirm………… …… meanings of ……phonetic…… ……make room for…… 10 ……on……

B READING

Question I: Read the following passage and circle the letter preceding the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) which best fits each gap (1pt)

In this age of ( 1) telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (2) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (3) people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4)

for a job or make a complaint In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter (7) clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8) Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (9) have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (10) away yet

1 A progressive B advanced C highly-developed D all are correct

2 A to B from C for D with A in step with B in contact with C in good terms with D in favour of

4 A to be mastered B mastering C to master D mastered

5 A therefore B however C in short D for example

6 A make B C cause D create A even though B as though C despite D however

8 A unimportant B inefficient C unusual D impossible

9 A how often B how long C how much D how about

10 A letter B telephone C pen D effort Question II: Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) (1 points) The adage that “a woman’s place is in the home” no longer applies to the dauntless ladies in space The first woman in space was a Soviet who orbited the earth with a male companion in 1963 and landed unscathed after a three-day sojourn aboard a spacecraft Seemingly, it was inevitable that another Soviet woman would repeat her feat The second woman in space was Svetlana Savitskaya, a parachutist and test pilot, who served as researcher aboard Soviet Soyuz T-7, which had a rendezvous with Salyut 7, the space station in which the longest manned orbital flight was completed

Ms Savitskaya’s aptitude for space travel was patent in her past experience in aviation Holder of several women’s records in aviation, she had flown sundry types of aircraft and made over 500 parachute jumps Her father was a Soviet Air Force Marshal, and her husband a pilot Without a qualm she boarded the spacecraft with her commander, Lieutenant Colonel Leonid Popov, and another rookie astronaut who was the flight engineer

Soviet authorities announced that they were looking forward to gaining further information about “weaker sex” , so-called in the Soviet newspaper Tass, under the stressful conditions of space travel Sex, however, is not considered n impediment but rather a benefit in space, for the Soviet have lauded women for their precision and accuracy in carrying out experiments As planned, the American put their first woman in space in mid-1983 Sally Ride was their choice Ms Ride joined the NASA program with five other women and thirty men to train as astronauts in the space shuttle program She faces an epoch when space travel will no longer be a glamorous adventure but rather a commonplace day’s work

A well-known B novice C experienced D practicing You can infer that women have been included in the space program as a result of

A public outcry B their husbands

C their qualifications D their ability of working under stress Soviet authorities apparently think that men and women are

A equal B different C weaker D inevitable The Soviet Salyut was

A joined by Solyut T-7 B manned by a woman C an experiment D a training craft

5 Ms Savitskaya was chosen to travel into space because

A her father was in the Soviet Air Force and her husband was a pilot B She was dauntless

C her ability to endure stress and her precision in doing experiments D She was experienced in aviation

6 How did you know whether the statement “Ms Savitskaya showed no fear of space travel” is true or false?

A It was stated B It was implied C No information was given D It was invented

7 From the use of the term “weaker sex”, you can infer that the Soviets A think that Soviet women are not strong

B entertain a bias against women

C think that Soviet men are better than women D question the women’s movement

8 The word “lauded” is closest in meaning to

A recruited B promoted C evaluated D praised

9 An American woman has traveled

A to the moon B to NASA C in the space shuttle D with the Soviets

10 Space travel will soon be

A glamorous B adventuresome C an everyday experience D a lot of work

Question III Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions Identify your answer by writing the

corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (1 pts) 11D 12A 13D 14C 15C 16C 17B 18B 19D 20B

C WRITING

1 There is nobody in this office that will offer a different opinion to the one I gave you Whoever …YOU ASK IN THIS OFFICE WILL SAY THE SAME AS I DID………… Further progress was impossible because of the floods

The floods …MADE FURTHER PROGRESS IMPOSSIBLE………… Helen won’t be happy till she gets a full refund

Nothing ………OTHER THAN A FULL REFUND WILL SATISFY HELEN……… We were elated by the bird of our first grandchild

We ……WERE OVER THE MOON WHEN OUR FIRST GRANDCHILD WAS BORN………… Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her APPLE

…… Being her only niece , ANN IS THE APPLE OF HER EYE…… Mary got the wrong end of the stick

Mary ………MISUNDERSTOOD SOMETHING……… It was assumed that Roy would marry that old rich lady

à People took ……IT FOR GRANTED THAT ROY WOULD MARRY THAT OLD RICH LADY………

8 The sole survivor of the plane crash was Mary peters

à Mary Peters was ……THE ONLY PASSENGER NOT KILLED IN THE PLANE CRASH…………

9 The number of people who understand his ideas exceeds his expectations More ……PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HIM THAN HE EXPECTS……

10 The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries

Only when ……THE GENERAL’S PERSONAL DIARIES WERE PUBLISHED DID THE TRUTH COME OUT

Question II: Do not change the given word, use it to write each of the following sentences so that each has a similar meaning as the original one (3 points)

1 The young actress was very nervous before the audition (BUTTERFLIES) ……THE YOUNG ACTRESS HAD BUTTERFLIES IN HER STOMACH BEFORE THE AUDITION

2 She has become a famous novelist ( NAME )

…SHE MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF AS A NOVELIST………… Not a word came out of her mouth ( LOST )

…SHE WAS LOST FOR WORDS………

4 Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed ( LEAF )

…YOU’LL HAVE TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF IF YOU WANT TO SUCCEED……… Could you come on Saturday? SUIT

How ……DOES COMING ON SATURDAY SUIT YOU?………

6 We really loved to have a chance to visit the Colosseum but we couldn’t (FOOT)

7 The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind (REACH) Lengthy ……AS/THOUGH THEIR DISCUSSION WAS / MIGHT BE, THE COMMITTEE COULDN’T REACH ANY/A DECISION………

8 The best solution was thought of by Peter ( CAME )

……PETER CAME UP WITH THE BEST SOLUTION……… I think you misunderstood, Kevin ( STICK )

I think you must ………HAVE GOT THE WRONG END OF THE STICK, KEVIN……… 10 I hardly think she will agree to giving you a pay rise ( LIKELIHOOD )

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