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(1)Đ THI TH T T NGHI P : 2011– 2012 Ề Ử Ố Ệ Question 1: James: “What’s the matter?”
- Anne: “ _”
A That’s all rightB Not at all C Nothing D It’s no trouble Question 2: Women are usually more than men.
A sympathize B sympathetic C sympathy D sympathetically
Question 3: Tony often watches TV after his parents _ to bed.
A have gone B go C had gone D went
Question 4: I _ in trouble now if I had listened to you in the first place.
A won’t be B wouldn’t be C am not D wouldn’t
Question 5: Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “ .”
A I don’t B I’m, too C Neither I D So I
Question 6: “Would you like me to get a taxi?” - “ _”
A Yes, please, if it’s no bother B Well, let’s see C That would be delightful Thanks D Yes, I see Question 7: Flooding in April is an unusual _in this area.
A occurrence B occur C occurring D occurred
Question 8: It is a fact that _ form of energy.
A electricity being the most useful B electricity is the most useful C the most useful in electricity D electricity the most useful Question 9: If we _ your address, we’d have written to you.
A knew B could know C have known D had known
Question 10: Peter doesn't like scuba-diving does his brother
A Too B Neither C Either D So
Question 11: I gave the little boy some biscuits, _he ate immediately.
A that B which C who D what
Question 12: By the end of this month I _ for this company for two years.
A have been working B will work
C will have been working D will be working
Question 13: Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” – Jennifer: “ _” A All right Do you know how much it costs? B Not at all Don’t mention it C Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it D Welcome! It’s very nice of you Question 14: The more electricity you use, _
A the higher your bill will be B the higher will be your bill C your bill will be higher D the highest your bill will be Question 15: The students are being made harder
A work B worked C to work D working
Question 16: _ my father is old, he still goes jogging.
A Although B Because of C So that D Despite
Question 17: London _a lot since we first _ here.
A has changed / came B changed / came
C changed / had come D had changed / had come Question 18: We have enough food at home, so we go shopping today.
A must B needn’t C should D might
Question 19: The girl _ is my neighbor
A talks to the lady over there B is talking to the lady over there C was talking to the lady over there D talking to the lady over there Question 20: It is imperative that this letter immediately.
A were sent B sent C be sent D send
Question 21: Don't worry I'll _ you a hand with the washing up.
A take B borrow C return D give
Question 22: Nobody lives in this house, ?
A they B don’t they C doesn’t he D does he Question 23: It’s no use _ you didn’t know
A pretending B pretend C to pretend D pretended Question 24: He got a new alarm clock _ he'd get up on time.
A as B so that C since D so as
Question 25: She is _ kind that everybody loves her.
A such a B such C so D so a
Question 26: A explosion B decision C precision D expansion
Question 27:.A dangerous B conspicuous C marvelous D numerous Question 28: A establish B intimidate C inheritance D illustrate
(2)Question 30: A walked B jumped C missed D started Question 31: They asked us to not talk about the matter any more.
A B C D
Question 32: It was not until 1937 that the southern source of the Nile River discover. A B C D Question 33: As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my country.
A B C D
Question 34: Although I try hard to play the guitar, but I don't seem to be successful. A B C D
Question 35: Unless you work harder, we will finish on time. A B C D Question 36: The book costs $15,50 but I have only $14,50.
A I have more than enough money to pay for the book B The book costs a little more than I have with me
C I have just enough money to pay for the book D I need a few more dollars to pay for the book
Question 37: You drink too much coffee; that’s why you can’t sleep. A If you didn’t drink too much coffee, you could sleep B You couldn’t sleep although you drank too much coffee C If you hadn’t drunk too much coffee, you could have slept D If you don’t drink too much coffee, you can sleep Question 38: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. A The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car B The man is believed escape in a stolen car
C The man is believed to escape in a stolen car D They believed that the man stole the car
Question 39: “Why don’t you reply to the offer of the company right now?” said Anne to her husband. A Anne ordered her husband to accept the offer of the company right away
B Ann suggested that her husband reply to the offer of the company right away C Ann told her husband not to respond to the offer of the company
D Ann asked her husband the reason why he didn’t reply to the offer of the company immediately Question 40: I regret going to his party last night
A I didn’t go to his party last night
B I refused to go to his party last night C I wish I didn’t go to his party last night D I wish I hadn’t gone to his party last night
In sport, the sexes are separate Women and men not run or swim in the same races Women are not as strong as men That is at least why people say Women are called “the weaker sex”, or if men want to please them, “the fair sex”. But boys and girls are taught together at the same schools and universities There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers And women live longer than men A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68 Are women’s bodies really weaker? The fastest men can run a mile in under minutes The best women need 4,5 minutes Women’s times are always slower than men’s, but some facts are surprising Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls Some of them swam 400 meters in minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16 The first “Tarzan” in films was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller His fastest 400 meters was in 4 minutes 59.1 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up Conditions are very different now, and sport is much more serious It is so serious that some athletes are given hormone injections At the Olympics, a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not It seems said that sport has such problems Life can be very completed when there are two separate sexes!
Question 41: Women are called “the weaker sex” because……….
A women as much as men B people think women are weaker than men C sport is easier for women D women live longer than man
Question 42: Which of the following is true?
A Boys and girls study separately B Women not run in races with men C Famous Prime Ministers are women D Men expect to live longer than women Question 43: What problem does sport have?
A Some women athletes are actually men B Some women athletes are given hormone injections
C Women and men not run in the same races.D It is difficult to check whether women athletes are really men Question 44: In this passage, the author implied that………
A women are weaker but faster than men B women are slower but stronger than men
C men are always faster and stronger than women D men are not always faster and stronger than women Question 45: “ That at least is why people say.” means that
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 50.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (46) if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other (47) parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots are caught alive and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat the place where they live is disappearing More (48) is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but (49) _chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife The most successful animal on earth human beings will soon be the only ones left (50) we can solve this problem
Question 46: A empty B extinct C lost D disappeared
Question 47: A terrible B interesting C attractive D valuable
Question 48: A area B earth C soil D land
Question 49: A that B these C this D some
Question 50: A if B however C unless D because
DONG THAP.
Question 1: The more you practice, _.
A the more fluently can you speak B the more fluently you can speak C you can speak more fluently D the more fluent you can speak Question 2: Sarah asked the mechanic _.
A if would he take long to repair her car B whether it takes long to repair her car C whether it would take long to repair her car D if did it take long to repair her car Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 3: That old woman is so deaf to hear what her children say.
A B C D Question 4: The books writing by Mark Twain are very popular in the world. A B C D
Question 5: We are working very hard lately as we are negotiating an important contract. A B C D
Question 6: It takes him half an hour to go to work by his car every day. A B C D
Question 7: We should be responsible for the destructive humans are doing to the environment. A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: _? Your eyes are red.
A Were you crying B Have you been cried
C Have you been crying D Did you cry
Question 9: Karen doesn’t eat meat, and does her husband.
A neither B so C either D too
Question 10: I regretted the holiday with these people last summer.
A spending B to spend C spend D spent
Question 11: My brother _ only one mistake in last week’s test.
A did B made C published D created
Question 12: When I was a little boy, I _ with my brother in this river every day.
A used to swim B am used to swimming
C swim D was used to swim
Question 13: I Tom and Ann at the airport a few weeks ago
A have met B meet C met D are meeting
Question 14: We _ open the lion’s cage It is contrary to the zoo regulations
A needn't B mustn’t C must D should
Question 15: She sent me a letter to thank me for my invitation.
A polite B impoliteness C politeness D politely
Question 16: It’s a very depressed area and almost 20% of young adults are _.
A unemployment B employed C employment D unemployed
Question 17: The preservation of ancient sites and historical buildings is a job _ requires a person ready to fight a long battle
A of which B which C what D whose
(4)A habitat B generation C diversity D reserve Question 19: You can’t tell what someone is like just from their .
A looking B appearance C personality D character
Question 20: I ask Mary to run the office while I’m away _ I know I can depend on her.
A so that B unless C although D because
Question 21: When the lights went , we couldn’t see anything.
A away B out C on D off
Question 22: Most of the pupils have studied _ to pass the examination.
A too well B good enough C too good D well enough
Question 23: When her _ for the job was refused, she felt very disappointed.
A application B applicable C apply D applicant
Question 24: She advised her husband _ up smoking.
A giving B give C given D to give
Question 25: The Red Cross provides relief in case of natural _ such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
A challenges B disadvantages C commodities D disasters
Question 26: Tony: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.” – Rose: “ _.” A I’ll better next time B Fine, thanks
C It’s mine I came late D It’s not your fault
Question 27: He spoke _ to her, and she began crying immediately.
A insensitively B sensitively C insensitive D sensitive
Question 28: They had to _ their trip because of the bad weather.
A put off B get through C put on D turn off
Question 29: Tom: “This room is too dirty.” – Mary: “ _” A I agree It’s not too dirty. B Yes, let’s tidy this mess. C I agree What a neat room! D Yes, it’s big enough.
Question 30: Roy: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” – Jack: “ _.” A Thank you for your comingB No, I will
C About once a week D That would be great
Question 31: I apologize _ being late but I missed the bus.
A for B of C by D to
Question 32: He might have won the gold medal if he a bit faster.
A had run B would run C would have run D ran
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 33: A ache B exchange C scholarship D architect
Question 34: A head B ready C weather D mean
Question 35: A reached B solved C failed D absorbed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 36 to 40.
The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in any other countries American students not stand up (36) _ their teachers enter the room Students are generally encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in teacher’s office for extra help and to phone if they are absent Most teachers (37) _ students to enter class late or leave early if necessary (38) _ the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates
When students want to ask questions, they usually (39) _ a hand and wait to be called on When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (40) _ a test are cheating
Question 36: A when B that C whether D where
Question 37: A encourage B allow C make D let
Question 38: A Because of B Though C Despite D In spite
Question 39: A rise B put C arise D raise
Question 40: A when B in C while D during
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 41 to 45.
Each society has its own beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviors, and social habits These give people a sense of who they are, how they are supposed to behave, and what they should or should not
(5)When people visit or live in a country for the first time, they are often surprised at the differences that exist between their own culture and the culture in the other country For some people, traveling abroad is the thing they enjoy most in life; for others, though, cultural differences make them feel uncomfortable, frightened, or even insecure This is known as "culture shock"
When you are visiting a foreign country, it is important to understand and appreciate cultural differences This can help people avoid misunderstandings, develop friendships more easily, and feel more comfortable when traveling or living abroad
Question 41: In many cultures, the eating timetables generally _.
A the same B busy C different D popular
Question 42: The word conscious in paragraph most nearly means _.
A known B doubtful C frightened D aware
Question 43: According to the passage, traveling abroad is _. A a waste of time and money B comfortable to all people
C a good chance to have a happy time D very expensive and unimportant Question 44: The word others in paragraph refers to _.
A timetables B countries C people D differences
Question 45: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A Understanding cultural differences is important.
B Cultural differences cause “culture shock”.
C People traveling abroad are influenced by “culture shock”. D Rules about when to eat are not the same.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 46: I won’t anything if you don’t answer my question. A I won’t anything that you don’t answer my question. B Unless you answer my question, I won’t anything. C In case you answer my question, I won’t anything. D I will something without your answer to my question. Question 47: The dictionary was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.
A It was such expensive an dictionary that I didn’t buy it. B The dictionary was enough expensive for me to buy. C It was such an expensive dictionary so that I didn’t buy it. D The dictionary was too expensive for me to buy.
Question 48: People think that he was born in a rich family. A That he was born in a rich family is thought. B He was thought to be born in a rich family. C He is thought that he was born in a rich family. D He is thought to have been born in a rich family.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 49: A detective B adventure C character D romantic
Question 50: A contaminate B diversity C situation D ability
-1.Winning a place at university _ for most students
A has become as difficult B will become difficultly
C is becoming more and more difficult D is becoming more and more difficultly " I'm sorry I didn't wait for you," Mary said to John
Mary apologized _
A John for waiting for him B to John for not wait for him
C not to wait for John D for not waiting for John
3. A panda B habitat C maximum D many
A sociable B diverse C busy D outstanding
A decided B looked C hoped D laughed
(6)The climate is one of extremes: summers are hot, 270C, but winter temperatures average only -100C and winter lasts
four to five months However, in order that you don't have to suffer such cold, they have built an underground city called "La Ville Souterrain" This is one of Montreal's most amazing sights with nearly 20 miles of walkways below street level You can shop, have lunch, watch a movie, and enter a hotel without ever going outside The city celebrates the arts in a big way Visitors from all over the world travel to Montreal for its many film and jazz festivals It's also the gourmet capital of North America Not only can you find some of the world's finest restaurants (over 5,000), but on nearly every street corner you can buy 'poutine', a delicious dish of French fries served with hot cheese and brown gravy
All in all Montreal has much to offer It is one of the most interesting cities in North America What can we say about Montreal?
A It has 2.8 million people
B Its population can speak French only C Its population is two thirds of 2.8 million D It is the largest French-speaking city in the world What are the buildings in Montreal like?
A They are old-ancient stone buildings B They are new-ancient stone buildings C They are modern, glass and steel buildings D All A, B, C
How long does the winter last?
A a quarter B less than four months C over four months D half a year Why they build an underground city called "La Ville Souterrain"?
A Because people can everything in this place
B Because Montreal inhabitants don't want to suffer the cold C Because winter temperatures are very hot
D Because this is one of Montreal's most amazing sights 10 What mainly attracts visitors from all over the world?
A "La Ville Souterrain" - an amazing underground city B The great number of restaurants - over 5,000 C The availability of 'poutine', a delicious French dish D Montreal's many film and jazz festivals
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from 11 to 15
11 Two thieves were waiting at the bus stop were arrested yesterday A B C D
12 George is not enough intelligent to solve this problem A B C D 13 I respected him because he was a honest man A B C D
14 Standing among so many strangers, the frightened child began to sob uncontrollable A B C D 15 Whenever students asked for help or guidance, the teacher would advise
A B
them or refer them to someone who will
C D
16. A provide B suggest C.promise D become
17 A experience B canoeing C wilderness D prevention
18.His flight was delayed, so he couldn't be here on time A He could be here on time if his flight hadn't been delayed B He could have been here on time if his flight hadn't been delayed C He could be here on time if his flight weren't delayed
D He could have been here on time if his flight weren't delayed 19 We know that many people were injured in the accident
A Many people are known to be injured in the accident B Many people are known were injured in the accident
C It is known that many people to have been injured in the accident D Many people are known to have been injured in the accident 20 The birthday cake is too big for us to eat
A The birthday cake is too big for us that eating B The birthday cake is so big that we can't eat it C The birthday cake is enough big for us to eat D The birthday cake is so big for us to eat 21.Our grandparents and parents often give us good on important matters
A example B advice C love D idea
22 People of the same _ easily live and work with one another
A size B organization C generation D sex
23 A plan has been _for Viet Nam to host the Asian Sports Games at some point in the future
A remained B carried C proposed D decided
24 Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your _ to the company
(7)25 Qualifications and are two most important factors that help you get a good job
A politeness B attention C experience D impression
26 Reading books is still one of the most popular forms of _
A entertained B entertainment C entertain D entertaining
27 Despite many recent advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers
A technologist B technological C technology D technologically
28 Western women are more than Asian women
A dependent B independently C independent D depend
29 We your mother last week
A are meeting B meet C have met D met
30 The room _since the last time I _here A had been painted/ was B painted/ have been C has been painted/ was D has painted/ was
31 I have never expected _such a strange thing in my life
A to be seen B having seen C to see D seeing
32 I saw him off
A drives B drove C to drive D drive
33 " Did Peter go downtown by car or by train?" " He _ by train because his car was in the mechanics."
A has to go B had gone C must go D must have gone
34 Would you be to hold the door open?
A kind enough B so kind C as kind D too kind
35 My mother _getting up early in the morning
A is used B is used for C is used to D used to
36 Have you met the man Mary's cousin?
A who is married B who married C whom married D who was married
37 My father gave up smoking months ago
A enjoyed B stopped C continued D liked
38 I'm afraid I haven't got time to the matter right now
A turn out B clean out C look for D go into
39 Who 's going to look _the children when you're away?
A up B at C after D over
40 Lan : " I’m going to take the exams." - Hue :'' _."
A.You’re welcome B Never mind C Thank you D Good luck
41 " I'm going on holiday next week " - " _"
A You're welcome B Never mind C Sorry to hear that D Have a nice time 42 Bill: " You've got a lovely singing voice, Phuc! " - Phuc :'' "
A It's all right B Thank you C Congratulations! D Don't mention it 43 Trinh's family is very happy _her being awarded a scholarship
A in spite of B because C because of D although
44 Tung : " I've just finished my work " - Bach :'' _."
A Neither have I B So have I C So I D I do, too
45 If I _ about it yesterday, I'd have told you
A would know B knew C have known D had known
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 46 to 50.
The future role of women can be looked at more optimistically Nowadays, there seems (46) _ recognition of the vital role women play in society and more status is given to women Overall, excellent progress has been made (47) _ education This has played a powerful role for women self-esteem It demonstrates women's intellectual abilities to gain expertise in the field of their choice However, this progress has still to be reflected in the job market Since a more educated society is good for industry and society (48) _ a whole, it is even more urgent for women to gain an acceptable status in their profession The message is that women have the ability to change their roles and that they will demand to have the means to it It is (49) _ accepted by the new generation of young men and women that co-operation and mutual aid are far more productive than the divider camp of men and women Society is changing and with it the role of men and women In many fields women have come a long way from just their roles as mothers and homemakers They no longer think that children rearing and home management are their (50) _ duties
46 A being B be C to being D to be
47 A in B on C for D at
48 A to B as C out D for
49 A generalize B generally C generality D general
50 A sole B lonely C alone D own
ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP MÔN TIẾNG ANH
(8)2: A watches B ages C houses D tables
3: A tour B sure C pour D poor
4 : A economic B manufacture C investigate D sociology
5 : A position B family C century D politics
6 John reminded me _ his motorbike by o’clock
A please return B not forget to return C remember to return D to return You won’t pass the examination you study more
A unless B as long as C if D whether
8 : You clean the windows The window-cleaner is coming tomorrow
A don't have B must C mustn't D needn't
9 : His house is _ mine
A larger and more comfortable than B the most large and comfortable than
C more large and comfortable than D the largest and more comfortable than 10: _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car
A In spite B In spite of C Despite D Although
11 :"You are welcome to order the goods now" "But payment should be made _"
A for advance B advancing C in advance D to advance
12 :- Helen : “ Congratulation ! You did great.” - Jane : “ _”
A It’s my pleasure B You’re welcome
C It’s nice of you to say so Thanks D That’s okay 13 : Your last job was a bank manager, _ it?
A doesn’t B isn’t C wasn’t D didn’t
14 :Neither my gloves nor my hat _ with this dress
A go B goes C are going D is going
15 :In water polo, are allowed to hold the ball with both hands
A attackers B players C goalies D captains
16 : We are going to
A have our house to be decorated B have our house be decorated C get our house being redecorated D have our house redecorated 17 :If I had enough money, I _a good dictionary
A will buy B will have bought C would buy D would have bought 18 :The noise of the trains _into the station was deafening
A that come B that coming C coming D which was come 19 :Peter has passed his final examination , _is good news
A that B which C what D why 20 : I saw a terrible accident when I _on the beach
A am walking B was walking C walked D walk 21 :He performed very well in the interview; _, he didn’t get the job A since B but C therefore D however 22 :I was very surprised that she didn't pass the exam"
A hearing B to hearing C at hearing D to hear
23 :I hope that this winter won't be last
A as cold than B so cold as C as cold like D so cold like 24 :In my family, both parents _ to give us a nice house and a happy home A shake hand B shake hands C join hand D join hands 25 :He went to the cinema he had done his homework
A before B until C by the time D after
26 : _ in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States A Founding B Founded C Being founded D It was founded 27 :More and more people are taking part in the struggle illiteracy
A for B against C with D about
28 : Although she liked the dress very much, she decided it
A to buy B bought C not to buy D didn’t buy
29 : Stacey seems to be a bright student She’s always the first _ her work A to finish B finishing C being finished D to be finish 30 :We were shocked to hear the news of your _
A having fired B having been fired C to have been fired D to be fired 31 :When I was a little boy, I prefered playing volleyball to read books
(9)32 :The little girl refused to tell us why was she crying A B C D
33 : I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a A B C D teacher for a long time
34 : He has less friends in his class now than he had last year A B C D
35 : She felt too tired after the game that she had to lie down on the ground A B C D
36 : It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car
A The man is believed to be escaped in a stolen car B The man was believed to have escaped in a stolen car C The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car D The man is believed to escape in a stolen car 37 :I wish my English were good enough to go for the interview
A My English is too good to go for an interview B My English is good enough to go for an interview
C If only my English were good enough for me to go for the interview D My English was good enough and I could go for the interview 38 :Unlike my sister, I exercise every day
A My sister exercises every day but I don't B My sister and I exercise every day C I exercise every day but my sister doesn't D I don’t like my sister to exercise 39 : I haven’t gone to the cinema for 10 years
A It’s ten years I haven’t gone to the cinema B It was ten years ago I went to the cinema C The last time I went to the cinema was 10 years D I last went to the cinema 10 years ago 40 :Could you please open the window ?
A Would you mind open the window? B Would you mind opening the window? C Would you mind opens the window? D Would you mind to open the window? Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the question :
How can scientist predict earthquakes? Earthquakes are not scattered anywhere but happen in certain areas They happen in places of the earth’s surface meet This pattern causes them to shake the same places many times For example, earthquakes often occur on the west - coast of North and South America, around the Mediterranean Sea, and along the Pacific coast of Asia
Another way to predict earthquakes is to look for changes in the earth’s surface like a sudden drop of water level in the ground Some people say animals can predict earthquakes Before earthquakes people have seen chickens sitting in trees, fish jumping out of water, snakes leaving their holes and other animals acting strangely
After an earthquake happens, people can die from lack of food, water and medical supplies The amount of destruction caused by an earthquake depends on where it happens, and how strong it is It also depends on types of buildings, soil conditions and population Of the 6000 earthquakes in the earth each year, only about fifteen cause great damage and many deaths
41 Earthquakes happen in certain areas where _
A the population is large B pieces of the earth’s surface meet C the soil condition are stable D many buildings are built
42 Earthquakes often happen along _
A the east - coast of North America B the east - coast of South America C the Pacific coast of Asia D the coast of Australia
43 Looking for _ can help predict earthquakes
A changes in the earth’s surface B water beneath the earth’s surface
C drops of water D water currents
44 After an earthquake, as a result of _ people can die
A lack of food B lack of friendship
C lack of information D lack of knowledge
45 The passage mainly discuss
A the damage caused by earthquakes B how strong earthquakes are C strange animal behavior D how to predict earthquakes Choose the best option (A, B, C or ) to complete the passage
Someone once said that there are three kinds of people who are (46) _ in sport: people who take part, people who watch at the stadium, and people who watch on television It’s not very exciting to stay at home to watch T.V, but on the other hand, television enables us to enjoy all kinds of sports (47) We can watch a racing car overtake another, see the cyclist cross the finishing line or enjoy the goals of your favorite football (48) _ The first time I watched a tennis match was on television, and I found it (49) _ interesting It’s not always easy to travel long distances to football (50) _, and television is a good solution We should all try to keep fit and have other interests as good habits
46 A fond B keen C interested D succeed
(10)48 A group B class C team D band 49 A valuable B imaginative C unexpectedly D real
50 A teams B fans C area D grounds
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Câu 1: A finishes B languages C pictures D places
Câu 2: A worked B forced C caused D stopped
Câu 3: A measure B ensure C pleasure D leisure
Câu 4: These tests are given in the book ………… you can check your progress.
A so as to B so that C in order to D so as
Câu 5: It had rained heavily for three hours and we couldn’t get back because the road was ………
A flooded B covered C swept D watered
Câu 6: Failure to win the championship will ……… in the dismissal of the coach.
A affect B cause C happen D result
Câu 7: He now regrets ……… harder when he was at college.
A not studying B not to study C studying not D not study
Câu 8: By the time Mary gets home, her uncle ……… for Paris.
A will leave B left C will have left D leaves
Câu 9: Jill didn’t come to the class yesterday He ………… an accident.
A would have B may have had C can have D will have had
Câu 10: Do you get on well with the girl ………… shares the room with you?
A who B that C which D whose
Câu 11: The Red Cross is a ………… organization whose purpose is to help people in wartime and disasters.
A commercial B political C military D humanitarian
Câu 12: ………… being very sleepy, Mike stayed up to finish his homework.
A In spite of B Although C Because of D Because
Câu 13: Our car ……… just as we were crossing the bridge.
A came out B cut back C shut down D broke down
Câu 14: I was made ……… my car.
A moving B moved C move D to move
Câu 15: I came ………… some old photos when I was tidying my bedroom.
A for B across C to D into
Câu 16: All of the students are ………… to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A obliged B obsessed C obtained D observed
Câu 17: When you are a good father, you will think ………… about your children.
A differently B different C difference D differ
Câu 18: If you ……… so foolishly yesterday, everything ……… so bad now.
A didn’t act – wouldn’t be B hadn’t acted – wouldn’t have been C didn’t act – wouldn’t have been D hadn’t acted – wouldn’t be Câu 19: It’s about time Jack ………… some work for his examinations.
A would do B do C did D does
Câu 20: ASEAN stands for
A Association of Southeast Asian Nations. B The Association of Southeast Asian Nations. C Association of Southeast Asian Nation. D The Association of Southeast Asian Nation. Câu 21: ………… information we were given wasn’t correct
A An B A C The D Þ
Câu 22: It’s not easy to change people’s ………… towards a certain problem.
A opinion B attitude C idea D thinking
Câu 23: We will be late ………… we hurry.
A until B in case C unless D if
Câu 24: It’s becoming ………… difficult to find a job in this city.
A much and more B much and many C more and more D more and most
Câu 25: Lucy: “Have a good day!” – Susan: “……… ”
A You must be joking B Don’t worry about it
C Thanks The same to you D That would be wonderful
Câu 26: Clara: “I think women often drive more carefully than men” Phil: “………… ! More traffic accidents are caused by men”
(11)Câu 27: Whales and Seals are thought to be in ……… of extinction.
A stake B edge C danger D risk
Câu 28: Barbara: “How stylish your dress is, Cindy!” – Cindy: “………… ”
A It was my pleasure B I’m sorry, I’m busy tonight.
C That’s a good idea D I’m glad you like it It’s my birthday gift.
Câu 29: A endangered B especially C eliminate D elephant
Câu 30: A protection B habitat C species D various
Câu 31: The more you practice your English, the fastest you will learn it. A _ B _ C _ D _ Câu 32: Mozart died in Vienna in 1791 by the age of 35.
A _ B _ C D _
Câu 33: My sister is reading a letter and smiling The letter must have contained some good news. A _ B _ C _ D _ Câu 34: The film was so bored that all the audience had gone home before it ended.
A _ B _ C _ D _ Câu 35: Both Linh and Hoa has been studying English for over six years.
A _ B _ C _ D _
Câu 36: Thanks to your kind help, I can finish early
A If it weren’t your kind help, I couldn’t finish early B Were it not for your kind help, I couldn’t finish early C Weren’t it for your kind help, I couldn’t finish early D If it weren’t for your kind help, I couldn’t finish Câu 37: They suggested painting the house light blue.
A They suggested that the house should be painted light blue B The house was being painted light blue as the suggested. C Painting the house light blue was suggested.
D They suggested that light blue will be painted on the house. Câu 38: “You damaged my bicycle, John.” Said Margaret.
A Margaret persuaded John to damage her bicycle. B Margaret accused John of damaging her bicycle. C Margaret forbade John to damage her bicycle. D John regretted damaging Margaret’s bicycle. Read the passage and choose the option that best completes each space from 39 to 43
“Reason to kill” is the title of Hugo Miller’s most recent book The table of (39) _ gives some ideas of the different types of murders described in the book One of the most fascinating chapters is about the reasons why certain people (40) _ murders and other violent crimes
There is also a chapter (41) _ mysterious happenings and sudden disappearances The book is full of interesting information about the (42) _ murderers think and behave It also shows how the police investigate crimes and it describes (43) _ detail some famous trials Finally, the book has an excellent index and bibliography
Câu 39: A contents B publications C chapters D references
Câu 40: A prepare B create C commit D arrest
Câu 41: A on B at C of D in
Câu 42: A way B gesture C method D attitude
Câu 43: A for B in C on D with
Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions from 44 to 48
Life was very different in the 1950s than it is today Divorce was not common, and most women with children didn’t work Children didn’t come home after school to an empty house as many today Families did more things together One of the favorite family pastimes was a drive in the country Gas was cheap People had big cars, and the whole family could ride comfortably Before TV became popular, people talked to each other more Children didn’t have as many toys, and they played more games together On Saturday, the neighborhood theaters had special movies for the children The shows cost only 25 cents People stayed at one job for most of their lives They didn’t change job for every few years like they today They also lived in the same house for a long time They didn’t move as much
Services were better in the 50s Doctors used to come to a sick person’s house Milkmen delivered fresh dairy products to homes There were no self-service gas stations, and attendants used to wash your car windows and check your oil free of charge
Câu 44: This is from ………
A a diary B a textbook C a letter to a friend D a poster
Câu 45: The aim of the writer is to ………
A point out the problems people had to face in the 50s. B prove that life in the 50s was more complex than today. C show how backward life was in the 50s.
D show what life was like in the 56s. Câu 46: In the 50s ………….
(12)C There were stricter laws about divorce. D most services were free of charge.
Câu 47: We can infer from the passage that today family members not often talk to each other because ……… A they often change their houses. B they don’t stay at one job for a long time C they go to movies more often than they used to D they spend more time watching television. Câu 48: The word “pastimes” in paragraph one is closest in meaning to ………….
A “experiences” B “activities” C “professions” D “hobbies”
Choose the suitable phrase or clause that best completes the sentence. Câu 49: As a little boy, ……….
A I used to take my father to the circus B my father used to taking me to the circus C I used to be taken to the circus D my father used to be taken me to the circus Câu 50: ……… that noone would ask for tips.
A The tourists found strange B The tourists had strange to find C It found strange tourists D The tourists found it strange SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TRAØ VINH
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MOÂN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 Question 1: This is the first time we Ha Long Bay
A visit B visited C have visited D had visited
Question 2: Many species of animals become extict every year
A endanger B endangered C danger D dangerous Question 3: My father told me _ home late at night
A to not arrive B not arrive C not to arrive D so as to not arrive Question 4: Her daughter has decided _ in a swimming course
A participating B participated C participate D to participate
Question 5: We are going to have a picnic to Nairobi National Park you join us?
A Will B Must C Should D Needn’t
Question 6: Mrs Nga has been living in a big city for months She _ the noise at night
A uses to B used to C is used to D is used for
Question 7: The boy _ sang “ Happy New Year “ is my cousin
A which B who C whom D whose
Question 8: Fortunately, she became to get quickly after a bird’s flu
A out B through C up D over
Question 9: She must leave now ,so she is _ a hurry
A for B in C into D with
Question 10: The bus only stops here to _ passengers
A get off B turn on C take over D pick up
Question 11: I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday It can’t have been Susan _ she was out all day
A although B unless C because D so that
Question 12: The pictures of his family always make him happy whenever he looks at them, _ ?
A isn’t he B don’t they C did they D wasn’t he
Question 13: She sent me a _ letter thanking me for my invitation
A polite B politely C politeness D impoliteness
Question 14: The room……… once a day.
A should clean B should be cleaning C should be cleaned D.should have cleaned Question 15: They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather.
A get through B put off C keep up with D turn on
Question 16: Most people believe that women’s _ is to take care of children and housework
A limit B relationship C responsibility D respect
Question 17: She reads newspaper everyday to look for the vacant _ for which she can apply
A institutions B indications C locations D positions
Question 18: _ is the protection of environment and natural resources
A Survival B Commerce C Conservation D Extinction
Question 19: The International Red Cross helps to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and relieve human
A protection B enjoyment C wealthy D sufferings
Question 20: ASEAN helps to _ regional cooperation in Southeast Asia in the spirit of equality and partnership
A invest B promote C admit D trade
Question 21: _Peter : My father’s much better now _Tom : A Oh, I’m pleased to hear it B Oh, really? The doctor must be very good
C Good news for you D Wonderful Congratulations!
Question 22: _ Bill : Do you mind if I turn the light off ? _ Beth : _
(13)A will build B would build C built D had built Question 24: Thanks to the progress of science and technology, our lives have become………
A more and more good B better and better
C the more and more good D gooder and gooder
Question 25: _ A : How long will your homework take you ? _ B :
A In the evening B Until eight o’clock C.Since I came here D for two hours Question 26: Mary didn’t wear the coat, so she got a cold.
A The coat prevented Mary from getting a cold B A cold made Mary unable to wear a coat
C Mary wished she hadn’t got a cold, so she could waer a coat D If Mary had worn the coat, she wouldn’t have got a cold Question 27: He started listening to music an hour ago.
A He hasn’t listened to music for an hour B He has listened to music for an hour C An hour is a long time for him to listen to music D He used to listen to music an hour ago
Question 28: He was the first man to leave the burning building.
A He was the first man who left the burning building B He was the first man leaving the burning building C Leaving the burning building was the first thing he did D He was the first man whose left the burning building
Question 29: They would be rather offended _
A if I didn’t go to see them B unless I didn’t go home C if the weather get hotter and hotter D unless they miss the bus Question 30: I wanted to know _
A when does the plane take off B if he was staying at home now
C whether had you phoned me D whether she would leave for Hanoi the next night
Books which give instructions on how to things are very popular in the United States today Thousands of these How-to books are useful: in fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin the words “How How-to” One book, may tell you how to earn more money, another may tell you how to save or spend it, and another may explain how to give your money away.
Many How-to books give advice on careers They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed in it If you fail, however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success” If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Milionaire”.If you never make any money all, you may need a book called “How to Live on
Nothing”
One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems If you want to have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in love every Minute of Your Life” If you tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house
Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex.Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve How-to books help people deal with modern life.
Question 31 From the first paragraph, we know How-to books are _. A only about four thousands copies B on money
C very helpful in life D needed a lot
Question 32 The passage tells us that How-to books sell well on how . A to succeed in career B to solve personal problems
C to deal with business D to make money
Question 33.If you would like very rich, . A you can buy the book” How to Make a Millionaire”
B you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing” C you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success” D you can’t buy the book” How to Make a Millionaire”
Question 34 How-to books appear only because _. A people have more free time to spend than before
B.people meet more problems than their parents
C people may have more choices from How-to books than any other books D modern life is more difficult to deal with
(14)A little by little B faster and faster
C slower and slower D now and then
Question 36: A threaten B breath C northern D athlete
Question 37: A symbol B identify C army D ecology
Question 38: A horror B horse C humorous D exhausted
Question 39: A anniversary B investigate C convenient D appreciate Question 40: A newspaper B variety C industry D influence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 41: The harder we work, the more satisfieder with the result we are
A B C D
Question 42: To save the California condor from extinction, a group of federal, local,and
A B
privately organizations initiated a rescue program
C D
Question 43: This scientist should to a research on biology was a great one A B C D
Question 44: She has been living here since 1990 when her parents will move from Ho Chi Minh. A B C D
Question 45: I can’t believe My bike is stolen by someone last week A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 46 to 50.
Nonverbal communication, or "body language", is communication by facial expressions, head or eyes movements, hand signals, and body postures It can be just as important to understand (46) words are Misunderstandings- often amusing (47) _ sometimes serious - can arise between people from different cultures if they misinterpret nonverbal signals For example, take the differences in meaning of a gesture (48) is very common in the United States: a circle made with the thumb and index finger To an American, it means that everything (49) _ OK To Japanese, it means that you are talking (50) money In France, it means that something is worthless Meanwhile in Greece, it is an obscene gesture Therefore, an American could unknowingly offend a Greek by using that particular hand signal
Question 46 A as B than C more D less
Question 47 A although B but C unless D.in order to
Question 48. A who B where C why D that
Question 49 A is B are C were D was