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Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.. 61.[r]

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 01 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ CAO ĐẲNG 2008)

- -(Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 1: I this letter around for days without looking at it

A am carrying B will be carrying C carry D have been carrying

Câu 2: If you are not Japanese, so what _ are you?

A nationalized B nation C nationality D national Câu 3: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor

A that she B and she C she D when she had Câu 4: The manager had his secretary the report for him (= have sb st)

A to have typed B typed C type D to type Câu 5: Be with what you have got, Mary

A suspicious B humorous C interested D satisfied Câu 6: He looks thin, but he is very healthy

A practically B also C actually D consequently Câu 7: - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”

A What you think about B Are you fond of

C How about D What people feel about Câu 8: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ”

A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s Câu 9: They would go by air than travel by train

A always B better C prefer D rather Câu 10: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible

A economizing B economic C uneconomically D economically Câu 11: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him (= on/when/while/o v-ing)

A With B On C At D During

Câu 12: - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” - “ _.” A Not yet B Yes, it was C I don’t think that D Sorry, I don’t Câu 13: The window was so high up that I could see was the sky

A just B all C only D thus

Câu 14: He arrived late, was annoying

A it B that C what D which

Câu 15: I would really your help with this assignment

A respect B take C appreciate D thank Câu 16: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! = complaint

A are always made B always make C have always made D are always making Câu 17: Take the number bus and get at Times Square

A off B up C outside D down

Câu 18: I’ve just been told some news

A astonish B astonishment C astonished D astonishing Câu 19: If people after their houses properly, the police wouldn’t have so much work to

A looked B look C have looked D should

look

Câu 20: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here

A main B big C large D great

II Chọn nhóm từ mệnh đề thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 21: There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen

A should study very hard B must have studied very hard C must have to study well D should have studied all the time Câu 23: _, they would have had what they wanted (conditional 3)

A If they arrived at the fair early B Had they arrived at the fair early

C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D Supposing they were arriving at the fair early Câu 24: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute (22 test)

A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Câu 25: He agreed to sign the contract (concession)

A so he didn’t know much about that company B in spite he knew much about it C because he didn’t know much about that company’s director

D although he didn’t know much about that company

III Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống sau

Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (26) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (27) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (28) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (29) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much (30) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end (31) _ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (32) using many things that benefit them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (33) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (34) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (35) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities

Câu 26: A as B more C less D like

Câu 27: A so B while C though D because (explaination) Câu 28: A Specific B For example C Such as D Like

Câu 29: A takes B affords C carries D provides

Câu 30: A about B for C of D with (many/much of) Câu 31: A or B and C as well D then

Câu 32: A start B continue C stop D go on Câu 33: A carefully B unexpectedly C gradually D little

Câu 34: A way B figure C number D amount Câu 35: A forbid B prevent C request D require

IV Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ 36 đến 45

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately (liều khẩn) in need of reform Private schools existed, but only for the very rich There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment (tình cảm) that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated As Superintendent (quản lí) of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system

Câu 36: The best title for the passage could be

A A Flight for Change B American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century

C Nineteenth - the Century of Reform D The Beginnings of Reform in American Education Câu 37: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed

Câu 38: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means

A partly B urgently C completely D obviously

Câu 39: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he A does not want students to waste their time on education

B is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time C wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education

D thinks that education is not really a waste of time

Câu 40: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because _

A education at the time was so cheap B people had nothing else to except go to school C Massachusetts residents needed something to with their spare time

D all citizens should be educated in a republic

Câu 41: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means

A people who work for the government B people who really enjoy teaching C people who try to change things for the better D people who believe that education is wasted Câu 42: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means

A a person who lives in a particular city B a person who works in a particular place C a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country

D a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work Câu 43: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann

A worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts B raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts

C funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans D managed education in the state of Massachusetts

Câu 44: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries

B Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work C Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States D Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer

Câu 45: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A The five-month school year B Better teacher training

C Increased pay for students D The matching of other districts’ policies

V Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 46: We were all surprised when she suddenly came back

A All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back B The fact that we were surprised made her come back

C All of us were amazing to see her come back D She was surprised, coming back suddenly Câu 47: Because she was irritated by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him

A Irritating with her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him B Being irritating by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him

C She left her husband because of her irritation with his lack of punctuality D Irritated by her husband, she punctually left him

Câu 48: She usually drinks a glass of milk before going to bed every night A She used to drink a glass of milk before going to bed every night B She is used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night C She gets accustomed to a glass of milk before going to bed every night D She is used to going to bed before drinking a glass of milk every night

Câu 49: Before we can judge a government’s success, we have to decide the criteria, such as unemployment, defense, or taxation

B We cannot judge a government’s success without first deciding the relevant criteria, such as unemployment, defense or taxation

C Unemployment, defense and taxation are the criteria upon which we can judge a government’s success D We should judge a government’s success on the basis of the following criteria: unemployment, defense and taxation

Câu 50: I can’t help feeling worried about Tom

A I find it impossible not to worry about Tom B I don’t worry about Tom

C I can nothing to help Tom D I cannot help Tom stop worrying

VI Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu

Câu 51: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D

Câu 52: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D

Câu 53: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she is going to buy it A B C D Câu 54: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned

A B C D

Câu 55: The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in the 18th century A B C D

VII Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống sau

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (56) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (57) ?” The decision is yours, but it may be (58) remembering two things: there is more unemployment (59) those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (60) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (61) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (62) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (63) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (64) possibility In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (65) practical work experience

Câu 56: A former B past C later D after Câu 57: A term B class C school D course Câu 58: A necessary B important C worth D useful Câu 59: A of B through C among D between Câu 60: A skills B interests C habits D arts Câu 61: A instant B just C straight D direct

Câu 62: A help B make C give D let

Câu 63: A while B what C where D which Câu 64: A another B always C also D again Câu 65: A doing B getting C making D taking

VIII Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 66 đến 75 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires

fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night

Câu 66: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means A a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light

B a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc

C the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things D a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire

Câu 67: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to A a burning fire or to possess flint B a burning fire or to possess iron

C flint, iron and dry tinder D a magnifying glass Câu 68: The first fire used by people was probably obtained

A from the sun’s heat through glass B by rubbing wood together C from heat or fire caused by nature D by striking iron against flint Câu 69: Torches for lighting were made from

A the wood of gum trees B iron bars dipped in melted resins

C wooden poles dipped in oil D tree branches dipped in melted resins Câu 70: Before the electric lamp was invented

A oil lamps and then candles were used B candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time C candles and then oil lamps were used D people did not use any form of lighting in their houses Câu 71: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means

A wonderful things that have been achieved B places where a lot of people go on holiday C things that fill one with surprise and admiration D the beautiful and impressive features of a place Câu 72: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A We know exactly when and how people first used fire B A world is impossible without gas or electricity

C We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder D Matches and lighters were invented not long ago

Câu 73: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means

A totally covered with darkness B badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad C containing a lot of white D full of light; having the natural light of day Câu 74: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there?

A Gas lighting B No lighting at all C Electric lighting D Oil lighting Câu 75: The best title for the passage could be

A Prehistoric People and Fire B Fire: Discovery and Uses C Different Types of Lamps D The Advantages of Candles

IX Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ lại câu

Câu 76: A final B writer C ivory D widow Câu 77: A passed B managed C cleared D threatened

X Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu

Câu 78: A mathematics B particular C authority D community Câu 79: A receive B proper C process D factor

-HẾT -Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 02 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ CAO ĐẲNG 2009)

- -(Time allowance is 90 minutes)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 1: Chemistry is my subject at school

A favourite B popular C liking D wanted

Question 2: - "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - " "

A Do you think I would? B I wouldn't Thank you C Yes, you're a good friend D Yes, I'd love to Thanks Question 3: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " "

A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that

C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me

Question 4: My supervisor is angry with me I didn't all the work I last week (người giám hộ/sát)

A should have done B may have done C need to have done D must have done

Question 5: He runs a business, he proves to have managerial skills (run)

A however B otherwise C and D despite

Question 6: Whenever he had an important decision to make, he a cigar to calm his nerves (thói quen)

A would light B would be lighting C would have lit D had lit

Question 7: Preparing for a job interview can be very

A stress B stressful C stressed D stressing

Question 8: My brother left his job last week because he did not have any to travel

A position B chance C ability D location

Question 9: Not until the end of the 19th century become a scientific discipline (# it be not until)

A plant breeding has B did plant breeding C plant breeding had D has plant breeding

Question 10: - "I can't speak English well enough to apply for that post." - " ."

A Me neither (-) B Me too (+) C Me either D Me also

Question 11: "How can you live in this messy room? Go and it up at once."

A dust B sweep C tidy D

Question 12: Tears contain an antiseptic helps protect our eyes from infection

A that B what C how D where

Question 13: She is very absent-minded: she her cell-phone three times!

A has lost B loses C was losing D had lost

Question 14: - "Which hat you like better?" - " "

A Yes, I like it best B The one I tried on first C Which one you like? D No, I haven't tried any Question 15: He always the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast

A writes B makes C works D does

Question 16: It is hard to get him; he is such an aggressive man

A by B on with C into D over to

Question 17: The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and man

A well-educated B well-educate C well-educational D

well-education

Question 18: The movie is Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways

A like to B alike with C similar to D same as

Question 19: Although the exam was difficult, the students passed it

A most of B none of C a few D a lot

Question 20: - "Our team has just won the last football match." - " "

A Good idea Thanks for the news B Yes I guess it's very good

C Well, that's very surprising! D Yes, it's our pleasure

Question 21: Vietnam's rice export this year will decrease about 10%, compared with that of last year

Question 22: By the housework done, my mother has more time to pursue her career

A ordering B taking C having D making

Question 23: The youths nowadays have many things to in their time

A leisure B entertainment C fun D amusement

Question 24: Mary is unhappy that she hasn't for the next round in the tennis tournament

A qualified B quality C qualification D qualifying

Question 25: Working hours will fall to under 35 hours a week, ?

A will they B won't they C won't it D will it

Question 26: This factory produced motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006

A twice as many B as twice as many C as twice many D as many as twice

Question 27: In many big cities, people have to up with noise, overcrowding and bad air

A keep B catch C face D put

Question 28: Had she worked harder last summer, she

A wouldn't have been sacked B wouldn't have sacked C wouldn't sack D wouldn't be

sacked

Question 29: Listening is the most difficult language for me to master

A one B way C skill D job

Question 30: In the modern world, women's roles have been changing

A natured B naturally C nature D natural

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 31: Successful salespeople know their products thoroughly

A and the needs of the market understood B but the needs of the market are understood properly C and understand the needs of the market properly D understanding the needs of the market Question 32: The Vietnamese students have to take an entrance exam

A in order that they should go to a college or university B for going to a college and university

C so as go to a college or university D so that they can go to a college or university

Question 33: , many animals can still survive and thrive there

A Being severe weather conditions in the desert B Although the weather conditions in the desert are severe

C The weather conditions in the desert to be severe D Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe

Question 34: Hillary changed her major from linguistics to business,

A hoping she can easier get a job B with the hope for being able finding a better job

C hoping to find a job more easily D with hopes to be able easier to get employment

Question 35: An excellent hairstylist can make a man seem to have more hair

A as has actually he B than he actually has C than it actually is D as is it actually

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 36: My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem

A B C D

Question 37: The woman of whom the red car is parked in front of the bank is a famous pop star A B C D

Question 38: The better you are at English, more chance you have to get a job with international organizations A B C D

Question 39: There are differences and similarities between Vietnamese and American culture A B C D

Question 40: Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available A B C D

Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we not realize just how useful this discovery has been Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power It was used to drive engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity An electric current can be made with equal ease (thanh thản) to heat a huge mass of molten (nóng chảy) metal in a furnace(lị nung), or to boil a jug (bình, lọ) for a cup of coffee Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed (khai thác) to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires or conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident A tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity The reactor leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently We use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels

Question 41: The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to A suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy

B emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity C imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy

D discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity Question 42: Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?

A Gas B Petrol C Steam D Hot wind

Question 43: What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?

A It is cheap and easy to use B It is used to drive motor engines

C It can be adapted to various uses D It can be made with ease Question 44: What we call machines that make electricity?

A Voltages B Electric magnets C Generators or turbines D Pipes and radiators

Question 45: The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are

A atomic power and water B water and coal C sunlight and wind power D wind and gas

Question 46: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to

A harmful effects B the tides C scientists D new ways

Question 47: Electric magnets are used in steel works to

A lift heavy weights up to ten tons B test the steel for strength

C heat the molten steel D boil a jug of water

Question 48: The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that

they A not pollute the environment B are more reliable

C are more adaptable D not require attention

Question 49: Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?

A Sunlight B Petrol C Water D Wind

Question 50: The best title for this passage could be

A “Types of Power Plants” B “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life”

C “How to Produce Electricity” D “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable”

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 52: A eternal B energy C eradicate D eliminate

Question 53: A ancient B educate C strange D address

Question 54: A desert B reserve /z/ C observant/z/ D

conserve /s/

Question 55: A astound B account C country D mounting

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 56 to 65

In the United States and Canada, it is very important to (56) a person directly in the eyes when you are having a conversation (57) him or her If you look down or to the side when the (58) person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in (59) he or she is saying This, (60) , is not polite If you look down or to the side when you are talking, it might (61) that you are not honest However, people who are speaking will sometimes look away for (62) seconds when they are thinking or (63) to find the right word But they always turn immediately (64) to look the listener directly in the eyes These social "rules" are (65) for two men, two women, a man and a woman, or an adult and a child

Question 56: A talk B notice C get D look

Question 57: A with B to C for D about

Question 58: A others B another C one D other

Question 59: A which B what C that D where

Question 60: A yet B in addition C of course D although

Question 61: A become B come C seem D turn

Question 62: A a little B a few C little D few

Question 63: A trying B looking C achieving D managing

Question 64: A up B back C down D over

Question 65: A like B the same C likely D such as

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 66 to 75

If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius (thiên tài), they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children

However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy Question 66: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to

A push their child into trying too much B help their child to become a genius

C make their child become a musician D neglect their child’s education

Question 67: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they

A force their children into achieving success B themselves have been very successful

C understand and help their children sensibly D arrange private lessons for their children

Question 68: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?

A Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents C Their children D Educational psychologists Question 69: Michael Collins is fortunate in that

C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way Question 70: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means

A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in" C "completely unaware of" D "confused about"

Question 71: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he

A has won a lot of piano competitions B cannot learn much music from them

C has become a good musician D is afraid to disappoint them

Question 72: The word "They" in the passage refers to

A concerts B violin lessons C parents in general D Michael’s parents

Question 73: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _

A Winston’s father B Winston’s mother C Michael’s father D Michael’s mother

Question 74: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means

A "getting ready to something" B "eager to something"

C "not objecting to doing anything" D "not wanting to something"

Question 75: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A successful parents always have intelligent children

B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions

Question 76: Unless someone has a key, we cannot get into the house A We could not get into the house if someone had a key

B If someone does not have a key, we can only get into the house C We can only get into the house if someone has a key

D If someone did not have a key, we could not get into the house Question 77: She knows a lot more about it than I

A I know as much about it as she does B I not know as much about it as she does

C She does not know so much about it as I D I know much more about it than she does

Question 78: The boy was not allowed to have any friends, so he felt lonely

A Having no friends, the boy felt so lonely B Not having friends, they made the boy feel lonely

C Having a lot of friends, the boy felt lonely D Deprived of friends, the boy felt lonely

Question 79: Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?

A Did your aunt have to be met at the station? B Does your aunt have to meet at the

station?

C Does your aunt have to be met at the station? D Was your aunt met at the station?

Question 80: Conan said to me, "If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways." A Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways

B I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me C I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me D Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 03 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ CAO ĐẲNG 2010)

- -(Time allowance is 90 minutes)

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 to 10

The warming of the Pacific Ocean has created weather patterns (1) strongly affect the world When the water is warm, the (2) of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases Australia could (3) experience a drought in many parts On (4) hand, Chile (which borders the Pacific Ocean) is preparing for (5) rainstorms In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the rainy season weaker and makes the area much drier This happening is called El Nino and is used (6) weather forecasters to make long-range weather predictions They also know that El Nino will (7) unusually heavy rains to the southwestern part of the United States and make the central part of the country drier at the same time According to research, weather forecasters (8) know about the coming weather with certainty Now everything has become completely different El Nino itself used to be (9) It would occur every two to seven years But now, this weather pattern is becoming more frequent We cannot say when and how often tornadoes or cyclones(lốc xoáy) occur Scientists are unsure of the reason for this (10) on a global scale either

Question 1: A that B what C when D whether

Question 2: A amount B figure C number D deal

Question 3: A even B ever C nevertheless D however

Question 4: A others B other C the other D another

Question 5: A severe B cruel C strict D angry

Question 6: A on B by C to D at

Question 7: A carry B fetch C bring D take

Question 8: A used to B get used to C are used to D used to be

Question 9: A notable B remarkable C predictable D incredible

Question 10: A change B transfer C transformation D shift

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 11: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him

A On B At C With D Of

Question 12: That pipe for ages - we must get it mended

A has been leaking B is leaking C had been leaking D leaks

Question 13: - “Is it all right if I use your bike?” - “ ”

A I don’t care B Sure, go ahead C Oh, forget it D I accept it

Question 14: You need more exercise - you should jogging

A try on B take up C carry out D hold up

Question 15: - “You look nervous! ” - “This thunder scares me to death.”

A How are you? B Why’s that? C Come on! D What’s wrong?

Question 16: Car crashes are almost always accidental, but on rare occasions they may be

A deliberate B determined C aware D meant

Question 17: - “Today’s my 20th birthday.” - “ ”

A Take care! B Many happy returns! C Have a good time! D I don’t

understand

Question 18: The car had a(n) tyre, so we had to change the wheel

A bent B flat C cracked D injured

Question 19: There’s little of foreign news in today’s paper

A information B coverage C column D article

Question 20: You should make a(n) to overcome this problem

Question 21: Don’t touch that wire or you’ll get an electric

A shock B fire C charge D current

Question 22: “Can you me a favor, Bill?” Peter said

A make B get C put D

Question 23: My brother his driving test when he was 18

A has passed B passes C was passing D passed

Question 24: - “Would you like beer or wine?” - “ ”

A No, I've no choice B I couldn’t agree more C I'd prefer beer, please D Yes, I'd love to

Question 25: If you don’t know when that important football match takes place, look it in the World

Cup timetable A after B up C into D out

Question 26: Thanks to my friends’ remarks, my essays have been improved

A constructive B construction C constructor D construct

Question 27: You look tired Why don't we and have a good rest?

A call its name B call on C call off D call it a day

Question 28: The manager him for a minor mistake

A accused B charged C complained D blamed

Question 29: I hurry It’s nearly 8.00, and my first class starts at 8.15

A would prefer B can’t help C would rather D had better

Question 30: He managed to keep his job the manager had threatened to sack him

A although B despite C unless D therefore

Question 31: I clearly remember you about this before

A telling B to tell C told D tell

Question 32: - “ ” - “He's tall and thin with blue eyes.”

A What does John like? B How is John? C Who does John look like? D What does John look like? Question 33: Why is everybody him all the time?

A critical B criticize C criticism D criticizing

Question 34: We didn’t go to the zoo yesterday the heavy rain

A because of B in spite of C so D because

Question 35: She me a very charming compliment on my painting

A showed B paid C made D took

Question 36: stamps, my brother collects coins

A Except B Besides C Near D Beside

Question 37: You shouldn't have criticized him in front of the class It was extremely of you

A sensible B insensitive C insensible D sensitive

Question 38: There were some rainy days, but it was a nice holiday

A by no means B by all means C in particular D in

general

Question 39: I'm really looking forward to university

A to going B go C to go D going

Question 40: All of us won't go camping the weather stays fine

A however B but C unless D so

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 41: He climbed the tree before the wind blew them off

A in order that to pick the apples B so as to pick the apples

C so that to pick the apples D in order for the apples to pick

Question 42: but he also proved himself a good athlete

A Not only he showed himself a good student B He did not show himself only a good student

C Not only did he show himself a good student D A good student not only showed him

Question 43: The new manager explained new procedures to save time and money

A with the staff that he hoped to establish B to the staff that he hopes to establish

Question 44: When reaching the top of the hill,

A we suddenly caught sight of the sea B it was the sea that extended below us

C we extended the sea below us D the sea came into view

Question 45: Yesterday my mother bought

A beautiful Italian some cotton hats B Italian some beautiful cotton hats

C some beautiful Italian cotton hats D some hats beautiful Italian cotton

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 46: A tennis B into C between D country

Question 47: A difficulty B simplicity C discovery D commodity

Question 48: A traditional B residential C expectation D competition

Question 49: A command B secure C pretend D leisure

Question 50: A family B attractive C marvelous D industry

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 51: Each of the beautiful cars in the shop was quickly sold to their owner

A B C D

Question 52: It was a six-hours journey; we were completely exhausted when we arrived A B C D Question 53: Being that he was a good swimmer, John managed to rescue the child A B C D Question 54: I’d like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive

A B C D

Question 55: Professor Jones said that a good way to improve your language are learning to practise it 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 answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65

For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming back to an empty house Some deal with the situation by watching TV Some may hide But all of them have something in common They spend part of each day alone They are called “latchkey(tự giải phóng) children” They are children who look after themselves while their parents work And their bad condition has become a subject of concern Lynette Long was once the principal of an elementary school She said, “We had a school rule against wearing jewelry A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached I was constantly telling them to put the keys inside shirts There were so many keys; it never came to my mind what they meant.” Slowly, she learned that they were house keys She and her husband began talking to the children who had keys They learned of the effect working couples and single parents were having on their children Fear was the biggest problem faced by children at home alone One in three latchkey children the Longs talked to reported being frightened Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding They may hide in a shower stall, under a bed or in a closet The second is TV They often turn the volume up It’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children, the Longs have learned Most parents are slow to admit that they leave their children alone

Question 56: The phrase “an empty house” in the passage mostly means

A a house with no people inside B a house with no furniture

C a house with nothing inside D a house with too much space

Question 57: One thing that the children in the passage share is that

A they all watch TV B they spend part of each day alone

C they are from single-parent families D they all wear jewelry

Question 58: The phrase “latchkey children” in the passage means children who A close doors with keys and watch TV by themselves

B like to carry latches and keys with them everywhere C are locked inside houses with latches and keys

Question 59: The main problem of latchkey children is that they

A are also found in middle-class families B watch too much television during the day

C suffer a lot from being left alone D are growing in numbers

Question 60: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A How kids spend free time B Why kids hate going home

C Bad condition of latchkey children D Children’s activities at home

Question 61: Why did a lot of kids have chains around their necks with keys attached? A They had to use the keys to open school doors

B Schools didn’t allow them to wear jewelry, so they wore keys instead C They were fully grown and had become independent

D They would use the keys to enter their houses when they came home

Question 62: What latchkey children suffer most from when they are at home alone?

A Fear B Tiredness C Boredom D Loneliness

Question 63: Lynette Long learned of latchkey children’s problems by

A visiting their homes B delivering questionnaires

C interviewing their parents D talking to them

Question 64: What is the most common way for latchkey children to deal with fears?

A Hiding somewhere B Talking to the Longs C Having a shower D Lying under a TV Question 65: It’s difficult to find out the number of latchkey children because

A most parents are reluctant to admit that they leave their children alone B they not give information about themselves for safety reasons C they hide themselves in shower stalls or under beds

D there are too many of them in the whole country

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 66: “Be careful! Don't that again,” he said

A He encouraged me to that again B He advised me to be careful and that again

C He warned me not to that again D He told me to be careful, so I didn't that

again

Question 67: It is a basic requirement in the modern world to be able to deal with figures A Being able to deal with figures is a basic requirement in the modern world B Dealing with the modern world requires a basic knowledge of figures C The world requires us to have a basic understanding of figures

D Dealing with figures requires a basic knowledge of the modern world Question 68: Their chances of success are small

A They will certainly be successful B It’s possible that they will achieve success

C They have no chances of being successful D It’s not very likely that they will

succeed

Question 69: The way to get the best out of me is to make me work very hard

A My work is under consideration, so I my best B If you make me work hard, I can't get

the best

C Don't make me work hard or I can’t make the best out of me D I work best when I am under pressure Question 70: I found myself at a loss to understand my closest friend’s words

A I found my closest friend's words easy to understand B I understood my closest friend’s words completely

C I lost heart and didn't understand my closest friend's words D I found my closest friend's words quite incomprehensible

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 71 to 80

education implied by this remark is important Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive(gồm) than schooling Education knows no limits It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in the kitchen or on a tractor It includes both the formal learning that takes place in school and the whole universe of informal learning The agent (doer) of education can vary from respected grandparents to the people arguing about politics on the radio, from a child to a famous scientist Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions People receive education from infancy on Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term; it is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be a necessary part of one’s entire life Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next Throughout a country, children arrive at school at about the same time, take the assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, homework, take exams, and so on The pieces of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of governments, have been limited by the subjects being taught For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their society or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with There are clear and undoubted conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling

Question 71: This passage is mainly aimed at

A giving examples of different schools B telling the difference between the meaning of two related words C listing and discussing several educational problems D telling a story about excellent teachers

Question 72: In the passage, the expression “children interrupt their education to go to school” mostly implies

that A education is totally ruined by schooling B all of life is an education

C schooling takes place everywhere D schooling prevents people discovering things

Question 73: The word “all-inclusive” in the passage mostly means

A going in many directions B involving many school subjects

C allowing no exceptions D including everything or everyone

Question 74: According to the passage, the doers of education are

A mostly famous scientists B mainly politicians

C only respected grandparents D almost all people

Question 75: What does the writer mean by saying “education quite often produces surprises”?

A Educators often produce surprises B It’s surprising that we know little about other religions

C Success of informal learning is predictable D Informal learning often brings about unexpected results

Question 76: Which of the following would the writer support?

A Without formal education, people won’t be able to read and write B Schooling is of no use because students similar things every day C Our education system needs to be changed as soon as possible D Going to school is only part of how people become educated Question 77: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to

A workings of governments B political problems C newest filmmakers D high school students Question 78: Because the general pattern of schooling varies little from one setting to the next, school children

throughout the country A similar things B have the same abilities

C are taught by the same teachers D have similar study conditions

Question 79: From the passage, we can infer that a high school teacher

A is free to choose anything to teach B is not allowed to teach political issues

C has to teach social issues to all classes D is bound to teach programmed subjects

Question 80: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A The more years students go to school, the better their education is B The best schools teach a variety of subjects

C Education and schooling are quite different experience

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 04 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ CAO ĐẲNG 2011)

-

-I 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 1: A bushes B wishes C researches D headaches Question 2: A debt B climbing C timber D lamb

Question 3: A enough B cough C thorough D tough Question 4: A apply B maximum C cactus D national Question 5: A funny B rubbish C upper D student

II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 6: Generally, the South of England is as as the North

A flat B less flat C flatter D the flattest

Question 7: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it

A for B against C about D with

Question 8: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ?

A didn’t he B had he C would he D hadn’t he

Question 9: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I won’t B No, I wouldn’t C Yes, let’s D Yes, I’d love to Question 10: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes

A will find B would be finding C would have found D will have found Question 11: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary

A ingredients B factors C substances D elements Question 12: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage?

A tradition B traditionally C traditionalism D traditional Question 13: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint about this problem

A put up with B take away from C get back to D make out of Question 14: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .”

A That’s very nice of you B The beach definitely C I’d love to go D Thanks for the mountains Question 15: George: “ .” Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.”

A You’ve done your work B This is a present for you C I’m glad that you’re well again D You look pretty in this dress Question 16: Bill managed to get to the train station himself his leg was broken

A because B because of C in spite of D although Question 17: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence

A which B whom C him D that

Question 18: This director has some famous films but I think this one is the best A done B conducted C made D composed

Question 19: He wondered his sister looked like, because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time

A why B which C how D what

Question 20: Does Mr Ba bring his farm to the local market every day?

A productivity B product C production D produce Question 21: This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to

A by heart B by chance C by far D by myself Question 22: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant

A stopped B will have stopped C are stopping D would stop Question 23: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason

A pessimist B introvert C extrovert D optimist

Question 25: That style of dress _ have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B shan’t C can’t D oughtn’t

Question 26: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves A even though B if so C so that D in case Question 27: My favorite team _ 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship

A are winning B won C have won D will win Question 28: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in

A seen through B thought of C looked in D gone over

Question 29: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to great care of it.”

A bring B take C keep D make

Question 30: The police are going to look the disappearance of the child

A around B into C through D after

III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 31: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B surprised C frightened D excited

Question 32: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A exactly as things really happen B with a negative attitude

C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can Question 33: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy

A feeling embarrassed B talking too much C very happy and satisfied D easily annoyed or irritated

Question 34: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A went off accidentally B fell down unexpectedly

C exploded suddenly D erupted violently

Question 35: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C require D are proud of

IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 36: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served at about A B C D

Question 37: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained underwater A B C D

breathing apparatus”

Question 38: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists A B C D

Question 39: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D

Question 40: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D

V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 41: for breakfast is bread and eggs

A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like Question 42: Before he was 20, he developed for the personal computer

A the world first computer's language B the computer language for the first world C the world's first computer language D the first world's computer language Question 43: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation,

Question 44: He has been to the school library many times

A if the semester has started B while the semester is starting C since the semester started D after the semester starts Question 45: Only after food has been dried or canned

A should it be stored for later consumption B it can be stored for later consumption C that it is stored for later consumption D was it stored for later consumption VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 46: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one A We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time B This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time C This time we have to the most difficult test of all D The test we have done this time is not difficult at all

Question 47: He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart

A The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving B Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart

C The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart D He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving

Question 48: She asked John to repeat what he had said

A “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked B “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said C “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said D “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said Question 49: People believe that neither side wanted war

A Neither side is believed to have wanted war B Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war C War is believed to be wanted by either side D It is believed that war broke out from both sides Question 50: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said

A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean did not intend to steal the money C Jean admitted stealing the money D Jean denied having stolen the money

VII Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 51 to 60

Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (51) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (52) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (53) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (54) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (55) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access

Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (56) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (57) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (58) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (59) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (60) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged

Question 51: A frequently B recently C freshly D newly Question 52: A digit B amount C number D numeral Question 53: A that B who C which D this Question 54: A Otherwise B Therefore C Consequently D Nevertheless Question 55: A fine B fee C cost D sum Question 56: A go B come C rely D stay

Question 57: A economical B educational C financial D political

Question 59: A contrast B converse C contrary D conflict Question 60: A maintain B obtain C contain D attain

VIII Read the following passage taken from Building skills for the TOEFL iBT – Advanced by Linda Robinson Fellag, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70

MICKEY MANTLE

Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time

Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and left-handed He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him

Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death

It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63

Question 61: What is the main idea of the passage?

A Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems B Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time

C Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball D Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player Question 62: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle

A introduced baseball into the US B earned a lot of money from baseball

C had to try hard to be a professional player D played for New York Yankees all his life

Question 63: According to the passage, Mantle could

A bat better with his left hand than with his right hand B hit with the bat on either side of his body

C give the most powerful hit in his team D hit the ball to score from a long distance Question 64: The word “this” in paragraph refers to

A Mantle’s being fascinated by many people B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete C Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” D Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player Question 65: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans

A success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe

B Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success C success in Mantle’s career was unnatural

D Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player Question 66: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to

A explain how Mantle got into trouble B give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life C change the topic of the passage D give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame Question 67: The word “fulfill” in paragraph mostly means

Question 68: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to

A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened Question 69: We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle

A forgot his father’s dream B suffered a lot of pain C led a happier life D played even better Question 70: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body?

A His way of life B His loneliness C His own dream D His liver transplant operation IX Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle

The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks

Question 71: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain

A none of the areas faces the sea B only a few farms are publicly owned

C most beautiful areas are not well preserved D it is difficult to travel from one farm to another Question 72: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to

A rotated B embraced C blocked D surrounded Question 73: Which is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain?

A Going swimming B Picking fruit C Going for a walk D Riding a bicycle Question 74: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to?

A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to fruit farms in summer C Those who go to the country for a picnic D Those who commute to work in towns Question 75: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain?

A supported by B referred to C separated from D related to Question 77: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT

A the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside B camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work C the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction

Question 78: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are limited B are endless C are horizontal D are varied

Question 79: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A their children enjoy country life B they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there C life there may be easier for them D hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there Question 80: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A The majority of American people live in cities and towns

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 05 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ ĐH 2007)

- (Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 1: If she sick, she would have gone out with me to the party

A hasn’t been B wasn’t C weren’t D hadn’t been Câu 2: Prizes are awarded the number of points scored

A according to B because of C adding up D resulting in Câu 3: While southern California is densely populated, live in the northern part of the state

A a number people B many people C few people D a few of people Câu 4: The building has a smoke detector any fires can be detected immediately

A so that B if C such as D as if Câu 5: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash

A were injured B are injured C was injured D have been injured

Câu 6: The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as

A counterproductive (phản td) B unproductive C productivity D productive Câu 7: Anne persisted her search for the truth about what had happened

A at B about C in D on

Câu 8: Ensure there is at least a 3cm space allow adequate ventilation (thơng hơi/ gió) A so as to B so that C in view of D with a view to Câu 9: Why don’t you ask the man where to stay?

A he would rather B he feels like C would he like D he would like Câu 10: My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it for a new one

A off B away C in D up

Câu 11: The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats

A banged B hit C knocked D put

Câu 12: _ that she burst into tears

A Her anger was such B So angry she was C She was so anger D Such her anger was

Câu 13: I hadn’t realized she was English she spoke

A until B when C only after D in case Câu 14: My father hasn't had much with my family since he moved to New York

A business B contact C meeting D connection Câu 15: Nowadays children would prefer history in more practical ways

A be taught B teach C to be taught D to teach Câu 16: Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!” John: “ ”

A In fact, I myself don’t like it B You’re welcomed

C I’m glad you like it D But you know how much it costs? Câu 17: He was speaker!

A so good a B what a good C so a good D how good a Câu 18: I just took it that he’d always be available

A for granted B into consideration C easy D into account Câu 19: The case against the corruption scandal was

A discarded B refused C eliminated D dismissed (giải tán) Câu 20: She nearly lost her own life attempting to save the child from drowning

A at B with C in D for

II Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 21: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous

C David drove so fast, then was very dangerous D David drove so fast that was very dangerous Câu 22: The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”

A The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately B The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately C The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately D The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately Câu 23: The critics undervalued his new book

A The critics rejected his new book B The critics were fed up with his new book C The critics had a low opinion of his new book D The critics turned down his new book Câu 24: “Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady

A The girl wanted to make a coffee for the lady B The girl offered to make a coffee for the lady C The girl refused to make a coffee for the lady D The girl promised to make a coffee for the lady Câu 25: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back

A As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone

B Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back C Hardly she had up, she rang her boss immediately

D She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back III Chọn phương án (A, B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 26: , he felt so unhappy and lonely

A Despite of his wealth B Rich as was he C Rich as he was D Despite he was so rich Câu 27: Peter asked me

A what time does the film start B what time the film starts C what time the film started D what time did the film start Câu 28: She will be ill

A unless she takes a few days’ rest B provided she takes a few days’ rest C in case she takes a few days’ rest D if she takes a few days’ rest

Câu 29: as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell

A That we refer to it B What we refer to C To which we refer D What we refer to Câu 30: Never before as accelerated as they are now during the technological age

A have historical changes been B have been historical changes C historical changes have been D historical have changes been

IV Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu

Câu 31: A considerate B photographer C community D circumstance Câu 32: A apply B anthem C appear D attend

Câu 33: A scenery B festival C atmosphere D location Câu 34: A prevent B recent C receive D remote

Câu 35: A opposite B geography C geometry D endanger V Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ 36 đến 45

mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect (dị tìm) very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often

Câu 36: According to the passage, cell-phones are especially popular with young people because A they are indispensable in everyday communications B they make them look more stylish C they keep the users alert all the time D they cannot be replaced by regular phones

Câu 37: The changes possibly caused by the cell-phones are mainly concerned with A the mobility of the mind and the body B the smallest units of the brain C the arteries of the brain D the resident memory

Câu 38: The word "means" in the passage most closely means

A “meanings” B “expression” C “method” D “transmission” Câu 39: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means

A “obviously” B “possibly” C “certainly” D “privately” Câu 40: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means

A information on the lethal effects of cell-phones B widespread opinion about bad effects of cell-phones C the negative public use of cell-phones D poor ideas about the effects of cell-phones

Câu 41: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell-phones may

A damage their users’ emotions B cause some mental malfunction C change their users’ temperament D change their users’ social behaviors Câu 42: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell-phone too often,

A suffered serious loss of mental ability B could no longer think lucidly C abandoned his family D had a problem with memory Câu 43: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is

A their radiant light B their power of attraction C their raiding power D their invisible rays Câu 44: According to the writer, people should

A only use mobile phones in urgent cases B only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C keep off mobile phones regularly D never use mobile phones in all cases

Câu 45: The most suitable title for the passage could be

A “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” B “Technological Innovations and Their Price” C “The Way Mobile Phones Work” D “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”

VI Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu

Câu 46: Educated in the UK, his qualifications are widely recognized in the world of professionals A B C D

Câu 47: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film industry A B C D

Câu 48: We admire Lucy for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest A B C D Câu 49: However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated A B C D Câu 50: In my opinion, I think this book is more interesting than the other one A B C D

VII Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ 51 đến 60

start a new life In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare (phúc lợi xã hội) programs But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 2, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit (tiền thiếu hụt), but a long-term solution is still being debated In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S households contribute money to charity

Câu 51: New immigrants to the U.S could seek help from

A the people who came earlier B the US government agencies C only charity organizations D volunteer organizations

Câu 52: It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S due to the fast growth of A industrialization B modernization C urbanization D population Câu 53: The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means

A “executed” B “studied” C “introduced” D “enforced” Câu 54: The Social Security program has become possible thanks to

A deductions from wages B people’s willingness to work C donations from companies D enforcement laws

Câu 55: Most of the public assistance programs after the severe economic crisis A were introduced into institutions B did not become institutionalized C functioned fruitfully in institutions D did not work in institutions Câu 56: That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that

A elderly people ask for more money B the program discourages working people C the number of elderly people is growing D younger people not want to work

Câu 57: Persons on low incomes can access public housing through

A low rents B state spending C donations D federal expenditure(chi tiêu LB) Câu 58: Americans on low incomes can seek help from

A federal government B government agencies C state governments D non-government agencies

Câu 59: Public assistance has become more and more popular due to the A young people’s voluntarism only B volunteer organizations C people’s growing commitment to charity D innovations in the tax system Câu 60: The passage mainly discusses

A public assistance in America B immigration into America C funding agencies in America D ways of fund-raising in America

VIII Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 61 đến 70

just a few hours Although people thought of this (65) _ a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (66) storm They remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, (67) most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, (68) in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic (69) of the power of the wind It is one part of the weather that people generally not give a second (70) to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial role in people's lives

Câu 61: A what B which C when D where Câu 62: A attacked B besieged (vây hãm) C struck D beaten

Câu 63: A ran B blew C flew D spread

Câu 64: A paid B created C resulted D caused Câu 65: A like B unlike C same as D as Câu 66: A strength B length C power D force

Câu 67: A until B why C when D while

Câu 68: A when B like C unlike D such as Câu 69: A recalls B remains C memories D reminders

Câu 70: A help B think C care D thought

IX Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 71 đến 80

Health and fitness are not just for young people They are for anyone willing to accept the (71) for a good diet and (72) exercise With age, there is a tendency to feel that the body is no longer able to (73) Aches and pains are (74) normal Instead of pushing the body to (75) _, activities become limited Yet examples after examples have shown us that older people can – and should – be (76) Men and women in their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than twenty-six miles Some professional athletes stay (77) into their forties and fifties For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is needed to stay in (78) It’s important to include exercise in your daily routine In the winter, (79) push-ups, sit-ups, and other indoor exercises Of course, such exercises will be of little use (80) you follow them with soda and chips

Câu 71: A discipline B ruling C strictness D regulation Câu 72: A regular B useful C much D little

Câu 73: A run B malfunction C operate D perform Câu 74: A believed B thought C made D considered

Câu 75: A weaker B more C greater D faster

Câu 76: A eager B active C bold D passive Câu 77: A passive B competitive C equal D comparative Câu 78: A need B form C contact D shape

Câu 79: A make B get C work D

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 06 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ ĐH 2008)

- (Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ đến 10

Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and medieval worlds, while during the fifteenth century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace (phổ biến) One should be wary (thận trọng), however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others Examinations of factors related to the historical development of silent reading have revealed that it became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education However, whatever its virtues, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership (độc giả đặc biệt) on the other By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term “reading” implied

Câu 1: Reading aloud was more common in the medieval world because

A people relied on reading for entertainment B silent reading had not been discovered C there were few places available for private reading D few people could read to themselves Câu 2: The word “commonplace” in the first paragraph mostly means “ ”

A for everybody’s use B most preferable C attracting attention D widely used Câu 3: The development of silent reading during the last century indicated

A an increase in the average age of readers B an increase in the number of books C a change in the nature of reading D a change in the status of literate people Câu 4: Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of

A the decreasing need to read aloud B the development of libraries C the increase in literacy D the decreasing number of listeners Câu 5: It can be inferred that the emergence of the mass media and specialised reading materials was an indication of A a decline of standards of literacy B a change in the readers’ interest

C an alteration in educationalists’ attitudes D an improvement of printing techniques Câu 6: The phrase “a specialised readership” in paragraph mostly means “ ”

A a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge B a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge

C a reading volume for particular professionals D a status for readers specialised in mass media Câu 7: The phrase “oral reader” in the last paragraph mostly means “a person who ”

A is good at public speaking B practises reading to an audience C takes part in an audition D is interested in spoken language

Câu 8: All might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT _

A the inappropriate reading skills B the specialised readership C the diversity of reading materials D the printed mass media Câu 9: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

B Not all printed mass media was appropriate for reading aloud C The decline of reading aloud was wholly due to its distracting effect

D The change in reading habits was partly due to the social, cultural and technological changes Câu 10: The writer of this passage is attempting to

A explain how reading habits have developed B change people’s attitudes to reading C show how reading methods have improved D encourage the growth of reading

II Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ cịn lại câu

Câu 11: A apply B persuade C reduce D offer

Câu 12: A preservative B congratulate C preferential D development

Câu 13: A president B physicist C inventor D property Câu 14: A economy B unemployment C communicate D particular Câu 15: A recommend B volunteer C understand D potential III Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau

Câu 16: He’s a very person because he can make other workers follow his advice A creative B influential C deciding D effective Câu 17: Increasing of fruit in the diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease

A the amount B an amount C the number D a number Câu 18: - "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?"

- "He the lecture at Shaw Hall I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker."

A should have attended B can have attended C was to attend D may have attended Câu 19: The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination he could identify the causes of her illness

A after B so as C unless D so that Câu 20: My computer is not of running this software

A able B compatible C capable D suitable Câu 21: The room needs for the wedding

A decorating B to decorate C decorate D be decorated Câu 22: That hotel is so expensive They you sixty pounds for bed and breakfast

A charge B fine C take D cost

Câu 23: I am considering my job Can you recommend a good company?

A to move B moving C to change D changing Câu 24: I'm sure you'll have no the exam

A difficulty passing B difficulties to pass C difficulty to pass D difficulties of passing Câu 25: - Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?" - Susan: " ."

A I don't agree, I'm afraid B You’re welcome C That would be great D I feel very bored Câu 26: I’m afraid I’m not really to comment on this matter

A qualifying B qualified C quality D qualitative Câu 27: Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical

A utilities B applications C appliances D instruments Câu 28: The curtains have because of the strong sunlight

A faded B fainted C lightened D weakened Câu 29: The referee the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first

A caught B threw C cast D tossed (tung sấp ngửa) Câu 30: - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” - Maria: “ _.”

A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope you will drop in C I think so D No problem

Câu 31: I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday

A caught sight of B kept an eye on C paid attention to D lost touch with Câu 32: How long does the play ?

Câu 33: The price of fruit has increased recently, the price of vegetables has gone down A whereas B whether C when D otherwise Câu 34: It is blowing so hard We such a terrible storm

A have never known B have never been knowing C never know D had never known Câu 35: When the old school friends met, a lot of happy memories back

A had brought B were brought C brought D had been brought IV Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 36: "Why don’t we go out for dinner?” said Mary

A Mary suggested a dinner out B Mary ordered a dinner out C Mary demanded a dinner out D Mary requested a dinner out Câu 37: We've run out of tea

A There's not much more tea left B There's no tea left

C We have to run out to buy some tea D We didn’t have any tea Câu 38: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned

A If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned B It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon C If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon

D If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned Câu 39: My friend told me, “If I were you, I would not smoke so much.”

A My friend advised me not to smoke so much B My friend warned me against smoking so much C My friend prohibited me from smoking so much D My friend suggested not smoking so much Câu 40: "I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet

A Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week B Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week

C Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week D Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week

V Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ 41 đến 50

The Sun today is a yellow dwarf (lùn) star It is fueled by thermonuclear (hạt nhân nóng) reactions near its center that convert hydrogen to helium The Sun has existed in its present state for about four billion six hundred million years and is thousands of times larger than the Earth By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest of the Sun’s life will be like About five billion years from now, the core of the Sun will shrink (co lại) and become hotter The surface temperature will fall The higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions The outer regions of the Sun will expand approximately 35 million miles, about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun The Sun will then be a red giant star Temperatures on the Earth will become too high for life to exist Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shrink After it shrinks to the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star The Sun may throw off huge amounts of gases in violent eruptions called nova explosions as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have used up all its fuel and will have lost its heat Such a star is called a black dwarf After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold If any atmosphere remains there, it will have frozen over the Earth’s surface

Câu 41: It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun A is approximately halfway through its life as a yellow dwarf B will continue to be a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years

C has been in existence for 10 billion years D is rapidly changing in size and brightness Câu 42: What will probably be the first stage of change for the Sun to become a red giant?

A Its surface will become hotter and shrink B It will throw off huge amounts of gases C Its central part will grow smaller and hotter D Its core will cool off and use less fuel Câu 43: When the Sun becomes a red giant, what will the atmosphere be like on the Earth?

Câu 44: When the Sun has used up its energy as a red giant, it will

A get frozen B cease to exist C stop to expand D become smaller Câu 45: Large amounts of gases may be released from the Sun at the end of its life as a

A black dwarf B white dwarf C red giant D yellow dwarf

Câu 46: As a white dwarf, the Sun will be

A the same size as the planet Mercury B around 35 million miles in diameter C a cool and habitable planet D thousands of times smaller than it is today Câu 47: The Sun will become a black dwarf when

A the Sun moves nearer to the Earth B it has used up all its fuel as a white dwarf C the core of the Sun becomes hotter D the outer regions of the Sun expand Câu 48: The word “there” in the last sentence of paragraph refers to

A the planet Mercury B the core of a black dwarf C our own planet D the outer surface of the Sun

Câu 49: This passage is intended to

A describe the changes that the Sun will go throughB present a theory about red giant stars

C alert people to the dangers posed by the Sun D discuss conditions on the Earth in the far future

Câu 50: The passage has probably been taken from

A a scientific journal B a news report C a work of science fiction D a scientific chronicle VI Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 51 đến 60

How men first learnt to (51) words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (52) All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (53) invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (54) certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down These sounds, (55) spoken or written in letters, are called words Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (56) powerfully to our minds and emotions This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (57) Above all, the real poet is a master of words He can (58) his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (59) men to tears We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, (60) they will make our speech silly and vulgar

Câu 51: A invent B create C make D discover Câu 52: A story B secret C mystery D legend Câu 53: A whatever B however C somewhat D somehow

Câu 54: A at B upon C with D to

Câu 55: A if B however C whether D though Câu 56: A interest B appeal C attract D lure Câu 57: A prose B work C form D style Câu 58: A carry B convey C transfer D transmit

Câu 59: A take B send C break D move

Câu 60: A or B so C although D because

VII Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 61 đến 70

(69)_(reaction) , meeting danger by fighting it or running away So with love, the heart accelerates and (70)_(breathing)_ becomes quick

Câu 61: A when B where C that D what

Câu 62: A to B from C with D at

Câu 63: A like B as though C as D as if Câu 64: A reference B citation (tr dẫn) C preference (ưa thích) D quote Câu 65: A attracting B attractive C attract D attracted

Câu 66: A of B for C to D with

Câu 67: A up B forward C on D upon

Câu 68: A comprises B arouses C involves D includes

Câu 69: A reactionary B reactor C reaction D reacting Câu 70: A exhaling B breathing C inhaling D sweating VIII Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau

Câu 71: , he would have learned how to read

A If he has been able to go school as a child B If he could go to school as a child C Were he able to go to school as a child D Had he been able to go to school as a child Câu 72: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

A He felt very tired though B As he might feel tired C Tired as it was D Tired as he might feel Câu 73: Having been delayed by heavy traffic,

A it was difficult for her to arrive on time B her being late was intolerable

C it was impossible for her to arrive on time D she was unable to arrive on time Câu 74: She regretfully told him that

A she would leave the tickets at home B she left the tickets at home C she had left the tickets at home D she would have left the tickets at home Câu 75: The robbers attacked the owner of the house

A so that they would appear with the expensive painting B and disappeared with the expensive painting C but they appeared with the expensive painting D so they disappeared with the expensive painting IX Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu

Câu 76: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping A B C D

Câu 77: Both Mr and Mrs Smith are explaining the children the rules of the game A B C D

Câu 78: You can enjoy a sport without joining in a club or belonging to a team A B C D

Câu 79: Unlike many writings of her time, she was not preoccupied with morality A B C D

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 07 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ ĐH 2009)

- -(Time allowance is 90 minutes)

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 to 10

Probably the most famous film commenting on the twentieth-century technology is Modern Times, made in 1936 Charlie Chaplin was motivated to make the film by a reporter who, while interviewing him, happened to describe the working conditions in industrial Detroit Chaplin was told that healthy young farm boys were lured (dỗ dành) to the city to work on automotive assembly lines (CN ô tô) Within four or five years, these young men’s health was destroyed by the stress of work in the factories The film opens with a shot of a mass of sheep making their way down a crowded ramp Abruptly (bỗng nhiên), the film shifts to a scene of factory workers jostling one another (xô đẩy) on their way to a factory However, the rather bitter note of criticism in the implied comparison is not sustained (chống chịu) It is replaced by a gentle note of satire (mỉa mai) Chaplin prefers to entertain rather than lecture Scenes of factory interiors (nội tình) account for only about one-third of Modern Times, but they contain some of the most pointed social commentary as well as the most comic situations No one who has seen the film can ever forget Chaplin vainly (vô vọng) trying to keep pace with the fast-moving conveyor belt, almost losing his mind in the process Another popular scene involves an automatic feeding machine brought to the assembly line so that workers need not interrupt their labor to eat The feeding machine malfunctions (trục trặc), hurling (hua, lật) food at Chaplin, who is strapped in his position on the assembly line and cannot escape This serves to illustrate people’s utter helplessness in the face of machines that are meant to serve their basic needs Clearly, Modern Times has its faults, but it remains the best film treating technology within a social context It does not offer a radical social message, but it does accurately reflect the sentiment (tình cảm) of many who feel they are victims of an over-mechanised world

Question 1: According to the passage, Chaplin got the idea for Modern Times from

A a conversation B a movie C fieldwork D a newspaper

Question 2: The young farm boys went to the city because they were

A attracted by the prospect of a better life B forced to leave their sheep farm

C promised better accommodation D driven out of their sheep farm

Question 3: The phrase “jostling one another” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A running against each other B pushing one another C hurrying up together D jogging side by side Question 4: According to the passage, the opening scene of the film is intended

A to reveal the situation of the factory workers B to produce a tacit association

C to introduce the main characters of the film D to give the setting for the entire plot later

Question 5: The word “vainly” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”

A effortlessly B recklessly C hopelessly D carelessly

Question 6: The word “This” in the fourth paragraph refers to

A the situation of young workers in a factory B the scene of an assembly line in operation

C the scene of the malfunction of the feeding machine D the malfunction of the twentieth-century technology

Question 7: According to the author, about two-thirds of Modern Times

A is more critical than the rest B is rather discouraging

C was shot outside a factory D entertains the audience most

Question 8: The author refers to all of the following notions to describe Modern Times EXCEPT “ ”

A entertainment B satire C criticism D revolution

Question 9: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A The working conditions in the car factories of the 1930s were very stressful B The author does not consider Modern Times as a perfect film

Question 10: The passage was written to

A review one of Chaplin’s popular films B explain Chaplin’s style of acting

C discuss the disadvantages of technology D criticize the factory system of the 1930s

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 11 to 20

Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary (sơ đẳng) farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal (giới hạn) environments, such as deserts and arctic (thuộc bắc cực) wastelands In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period (đồ đá cũ)

Question 11: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means A adapting animals to suit a new working environment

B hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home C teaching animals to a particular job or activity in the home D making wild animals used to living with and working for humans

Question 12: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on

A hunter-gatherers’ tools B nature’s provision C farming methods D agricultural products

Question 13: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”

A disadvantaged B suburban C forgotten D abandoned

Question 14: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers

A can free themselves from hunting B have better food gathering from nature

C live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D harvest shorter seasonal crops

Question 15: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a

A further understanding of prehistoric times B broader vision of prehistoric natural

environments

C further understanding of modern subsistence societies D deeper insight into the dry-land farming Question 16: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to

A the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found B the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops C the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow D the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat

Question 17: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that

A they live in the forests for all their life B they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet

C they don’t have a strong sense of community D they often change their living places

Question 18: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?

A Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up B The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies

D Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons

Question 19: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share

A some methods of production B some patterns of behavior

C some restricted daily rules D only the way of duty division

Question 20: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?

A Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies B Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods

C A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 21: Found in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks among the world’s oldest universities A B C D Question 22: Bill was about average in performance in comparison with other students in his class A B C D

Question 23: Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb A B C D Question 24: The media have produced live covering of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world mourning for him

A B C D Question 25: Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they can’t get rid it A B C D

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 26: A elephant B dinosaur C buffalo D mosquito

Question 27: A abnormal B initial C innocent D impatient

Question 28: A significant B convenient C fashionable D traditional

Question 29: A catastrophe B agriculture C dictionary D supervisor

Question 30: A settle B protect C compose D relate

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 31 to 40

Some time ago, scientists began experiments to find out (31) it would be possible to set up a “village” under the sea A special room was built and lowered (32) the water of Port Sudan in the Red Sea For 29 days, five men lived (33) a depth of 40 feet At a (34) lower level, another two divers stayed for a week in a smaller “house” On returning to the surface, the men said that they had experienced no difficulty in breathing and had (35) many interesting scientific observations The captain of the party, Commander Cousteau, spoke of the possibility of (36) the seabed He said that some permanent stations were to be set up under the sea, and some undersea farms would provide food for the growing population of the world The divers in both “houses” spent most of their time (37) the bottom of the sea On four occasions, they went down to 360 feet and observed many extraordinary (38) of the marine life, some of which had never been seen before During their stay, Commander Cousteau and his divers reached a depth of 1,000 feet and witnessed a gathering of an immense (39) of crabs which numbered, perhaps, hundreds of millions They also found out that it was (40) to move rapidly in the water in a special vessel known as a “diving saucer”

Question 31: A how B which C what D whether

Question 32: A underneath B down C below D into

Question 33: A at B in C from D on

Question 34: A more B any C much D some

Question 35: A caught B done C made D exercised

Question 36: A implanting B transplanting C growing D cultivating

Question 37: A enquiring B imploring C exploring D inquiring

Question 38: A breeds B forms C systems D castes

Question 39: A herd B flock C school D pack

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 41: There should be an international law against

A afforestation B deforestation C forestry D reforestation

Question 42: “I’d rather you home now.”

A going B go C gone D went

Question 43: “Don’t worry I have tire at the back of my car.”

A another B other C others D the other

Question 44: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came

A No longer has B No sooner had C Not until had D Hardly had

Question 45: Susan’s doctor insists for a few days

A that she is resting B her resting C that she rest D her to rest

Question 46: We couldn’t fly because all the tickets had been sold out

A economical B economy C economic D economics

Question 47: Through an , your letter was left unanswered

A overtone B overcharge C overtime D oversight

Question 48: – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ”

A Good way! B You are right C Oh, hard luck! D Good job!

Question 49: Jane law for four years now at Harvard

A is studying B has been studying C studies D studied

Question 50: He to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead

A must have gone B should have gone C couldn’t go D didn’t have to go

Question 51: I won’t change my mind what you say

A whether B no matter C because D although

Question 52: “How many times have I told you football in the street?”

A not playing B not play C not to play D not to have

played

Question 53: “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!”

A having B making C doing D taking

Question 54: My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order

A send B write C rent D turn

Question 55: “This library card will give you free access the Internet eight hours a day.”

A on B to C from D in

Question 56: The United States consists of fifty states, has its own government

A each of which B hence each C they each D each of that

Question 57: It is very important for a firm or a company to keep the changes in the market

A pace of B track about C touch with D up with

Question 58: John paid $2 for his meal, he had thought it would cost

A not as much B not so much as C less as D not so many as

Question 59: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”

Laura: “ ” A Of course not You bet! B Well, that’s very surprising

C There’s no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an absurd idea

Question 60: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015

A taken over B caught up C used off D run out

Question 61: Only when you grow up the truth

A you will know B you know C you know D will you know

Question 62: Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!” Helen: “ .”

A Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s B It’s up to you C I’d rather not D You can say that again

Question 63: The kitchen dirty because she has just cleaned it

A should be B can’t be C mustn’t be D may be

Question 64: – “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” – “ .”

Question 65: – “Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?” – “Yes we decide to stay longer.”

A So that B Though C Because D In case

Question 66: – “How you like your steak done?” – “ .”

A I don’t like it much B Very little C Well done D Very much

Question 67: She had to hand in her notice advance when she decided to leave the job

A with B from C in D to

Question 68: They didn’t find in a foreign country

A it easy to live B it easy live C it to live easy D easy to live

Question 69: “Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ?”

A will you B don’t you C can’t you D you

Question 70: There was nothing they could leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down

A but B instead of C than D unless

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 71: “Why don’t you reply to the President’s offer right now?” said Mary to her husband A Mary suggested that her husband should reply to the President’s offer without delay B Mary told her husband why he didn’t reply to the President’s offer then

C Mary ordered her husband to reply to the President’s offer right now D Mary wondered why her husband didn’t reply to the President’s offer then Question 72: He survived the operation thanks to the skilful surgeon

A He survived because he was a skilful surgeon

B Though the surgeon was skilful, he couldn’t survive the operation C There was no skilful surgeon, so he died

D He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skilful surgeon Question 73: “Please don’t drive so fast, Tom,” said Lisa

A Lisa complained about Tom’s driving too fast B Lisa pleaded with Tom not to drive too fast

C Lisa insisted on Tom’s driving on D Lisa grumbled to Tom about driving

slowly

Question 74: It doesn’t matter to them which film they go to

A Whatever films are shown, they never see B They don’t mind which film they go to

C They don’t care about the cost of the films they see D Which film they go to matters more than the cost Question 75: James was the last to know about the change of schedule

A Everyone had heard about the change of schedule before James did B Among the last people informed of the change of schedule was James C The last thing James knew was the change of schedule

D At last James was able to know about the change of schedule Question 76: He talked about nothing except the weather

A He had nothing to say about the weather B He talked about everything including the weather C His sole topic of conversation was the weather D He said that he had no interest in the weather Question 77: The film didn’t come up to my expectations

A I expected the film to end more abruptly B The film was as good as I expected

C I expected the film to be more boring D The film fell short of my expectations

Question 78: There’s no point in persuading Jane to change her mind A No one wants Jane to change her mind because it’s pointless B It’s possible for us to persuade Jane to change her mind

C Jane will change her mind though she doesn’t want to D It’s useless to persuade Jane to change her mind Question 79: She said, “John, I’ll show you round my city when you’re here.”

A She made a trip round her city with John B She promised to show John round her city

C She planned to show John round her city D She organized a trip round her city for John

Question 80: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 08 - Năm 2011 (ĐỀ ĐH 2010)

- (Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 1: Serbia defeated Germany surprised everyone

A Because B That C Whether D When Question 2: Is it true that this country produces more oil than ?

A any country else B any another country C any countries else D any other countries Question 3: Mr Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “ ”

A I’d love to B By all means, sir C Why not? D That’s right, sir Question 4: Ben: " " Jane: "Never mind."

A Thank you for being honest with me B Congratulations! How wonderful!

C Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday? D Sorry for staining your carpet Let me have it cleaned

Question 5: Not having written about the required topic, a low mark

A the teacher gave me B my presentation was given C I was given D the teacher gave

Question 6: Laura had a blazing with Eddie and stormed out of the house

A chat B gossip C row D word

Question 7: Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon

A to walk B walking C has walked D walked Question 8: They’re staying with us the time being until they can afford a house

A in B for C at D during

Question 9: We with a swim in the lake

A took up B gave in C cooled off D got out Question 10: Margaret: "Could you open the window, please?" Henry: " ."

A I feel sorry B Yes, I can C I am, of course D Yes, with pleasure Question 11: Our industrial output from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year

A rises B has risen C rose D was rising Question 12: I might, I couldn’t open the door

A As try B Try as C However hard D No matter Question 13: “You can go to the party tonight you are sober when you come home.”

A as far as B as long as C as well as D as soon as Question 14: The captain as well as all the passengers very frightened by the strange noise

A is B were C was D have been

Question 15: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day

A foggy B snowy C windy D rainy Question 16: As the drug took , the boy became quieter

A effect B influence C action D force Question 17: The Internet has enabled people to with each other more quickly

A interlink B interact C interconnect D intervene Question 18: If everyone , how would we control the traffic?

A had flown B can fly C could fly D flies Question 19: broken several world records in swimming

A She is said that she has B It is said to have C She is said to have D People say she had

Question 20: he does sometimes annoys me very much

A When B Why C How D What

A Not just now B Forget it C No, it isn’t D No, I’ll think it over Question 22: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times my country,” he said

A as high as that in B as much as C more than D as many as that in Question 23: It is imperative what to when there is a fire

A that he knew B we knew C that everyone know D he must know about

Question 24: Since he failed his exam, he had to for it again

A make B sit C pass D take

Question 25: We have bought extra food our guests stay to dinner

A if B so that C in case D when Question 26: She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was

A out of order B out of work C off work D off chance Question 27: I’ve warned you many times the front door unlocked

A not leaving B won’t leave C don’t leave D not to leave Question 28: All students should be and literate when they leave school

A numerate B numeric C numerous D numeral Question 29: Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” Jennifer: “ ”

A Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it B Welcome! It’s very nice of you

C Not at all Don’t mention it D All right Do you know how much it costs? Question 30: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old

A separately B independently C respectively D respectfully II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40

It’s often said that we learn things at the wrong time University students frequently the minimum of work because they’re crazy about a good social life instead Children often scream before their piano practice because it’s so boring They have to be given gold stars and medals to be persuaded to swim, or have to be bribed (hối lộ) to take exams But the story is different when you’re older Over the years, I’ve done my share of adult learning At 30, I went to a college and did courses in History and English It was an amazing experience For starters, I was paying, so there was no reason to be late – I was the one frowning (khó, chau mày, nhăn) and drumming (bấm móng tay) my fingers if the tutor was late, not the other way round Indeed, if I could persuade him to linger for an extra five minutes, it was a bonus, not a nuisance (phiền toái) I wasn’t frightened to ask questions, and homework was a pleasure not a pain When I passed an exam, I had passed it for me and me alone, not for my parents or my teachers The satisfaction I got was entirely personal Some people fear going back to school because they worry that their brains have got rusty (cáu, tức) But the joy is that, although some parts have rusted up, your brain has learnt all kinds of other things since you were young It has learnt to think independently and flexibly and is much better at relating one thing to another What you lose in the rust department, you gain in the maturity department In some ways, age is a positive plus For instance, when you’re older, you get less frustrated (thất vọng) Experience has told you that, if you’re calm and simply something carefully again and again, eventually you’ll get the hang of it The confidence you have in other areas – from being able to drive a car, perhaps – means that if you can’t, say, build a chair instantly, you don’t, like a child, want to destroy your first pathetic attempts Maturity (chin chắn, trưởng thành) tells you that you will, with application, eventually get there I hated piano lessons at school, but I was good at music And coming back to it, with a teacher who could explain why certain exercises were useful and with musical concepts that, at the age of ten, I could never grasp, was magical Initially, I did feel a bit strange, thumping (đấm, thụi) out a piece that I’d played for my school exams, with just as little comprehension of what the composer intended as I’d had all those years before But soon, complex emotions that I never knew poured out from my fingers, and suddenly I could understand why practice makes perfect

Question 31: It is implied in paragraph that

C teachers should give young learners less homework D young learners often lack a good motivation for learning

Question 32: The writer’s main point in paragraph is to show that as people grow up, A they cannot learn as well as younger learners B they have a more positive attitude towards learning

C they get more impatient with their teachers D they tend to learn less as they are discouraged Question 33: The phrase “For starters” in paragraph could best be replaced by “ ”

A At the starting point B First and foremost C At the beginning D For beginners Question 34: While doing some adult learning courses at a college, the writer was surprised

A to have more time to learn B to feel learning more enjoyable C to be able to learn more quickly D to get on better with the tutor Question 35: In paragraph 3, the word “rusty” means

A not as good as it used to be through lack of practice B impatient because of having nothing to

C staying alive and becoming more active D covered with rust and not as good as it used to be Question 36: The phrase “get there” in paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”

A arrive at an intended place with difficulty B receive a school or college degree C achieve your aim with hard work D have the things you have long desired Question 37: All of the following are true about adult learning EXCEPT

A experience in doing other things can help one’s learning B young people usually feel less patient than adults

C adult learners have fewer advantages than young learners D adults think more independently and flexibly than young people

Question 38: It can be inferred from paragraph that maturity is a positive plus in the learning process because adult learners A are able to organize themselves better than younger learners

B are less worried about learning than younger learners C pay more attention to detail than younger learners D have become more patient than younger learners

Question 39: It is implied in the last paragraph that when you learn later in life, you A are not able to concentrate as well as when you were younger

B should expect to take longer to learn than when you were younger C find that you can recall a lot of things you learnt when younger D can sometimes understand more than when you were younger Question 40: What is the writer’s main purpose in the passage?

A To describe adult learning methods B To encourage adult learning C To show how fast adult learning is D To explain reasons for learning

III 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 41 to 50

Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion As the wind blows over the land, it often (41) small grains of sand When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away In this way, (42) very hard rocks are worn away by the wind When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the (43) Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses very (44) of its soil The roots of plants help to (45) the rocks and soil in place Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground Thus, forests and grasslands (46) to slow down erosion Even where the land is (47) covered with plants, some erosion goes on In the spring, the (48) snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams (49) a stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper (50) thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed

Question 44: A large B much C few D little Question 45: A stay B back C store D hold Question 46: A facilitate B assist C help D aid Question 47: A scarcely B strongly C thickly D thinly Question 48: A melted B formed C melting D building Question 49: A As B Till C Although D Until Question 50: A Among B After C In D During

IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 51: After analyzing the steep rise in profits according to your report, it was convinced that your A B C

analyses were correct D

Question 52: In my judgment, I think Hem is the best physicist among the scientists of the SEA region A B C D

Question 53: In order no money would be wasted, we had to account for every penny we spent A B C D

Question 54: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup A B C

matches so annoyed D

Question 55: The team leader demanded from his team members a serious attitude towards work, good team A B C

spirit, and that they work hard D

V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 56: "Would you like some more beer?" he asked

A He offered me some more beer B He asked me would I like some more beer

C He asked me if I wanted some beer D He wanted to invite me for a glass of beer Question 57: It is English pronunciation that puzzles me most

A English pronunciation is difficult for me B Puzzling me most is how to pronounce English C I was not quick at English pronunciation at school D Pronouncing English words is not complicated Question 58: When I arrived, they were having dinner

A When they started having their dinner, I arrived B I came in the middle of their dinner C They ate their dinner as soon as I arrived D I came to their invitation to dinner Question 59: Because they erected a barn, the cattle couldn’t get out into the wheat field

A They erected a barn so that the cattle would get into the wheat field

B They erected a barn, and as a result, the cattle couldn’t get out into the wheat field C In order not to keep the cattle away from the wheat field, they erected a barn D They erected a barn in case the cattle couldn’t get out into the wheat field

Question 60: “We’re having a reunion this weekend Why don’t you come?” John said to us A John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion

B John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion this weekend C John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion D John cordially invited us to a reunion this weekend

A The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness B I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes

C The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness D I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness Question 63: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy

A Although they were wealthy, they were not happy B Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy

C They were as wealthy as they were happy D They were not happy as they were wealthy Question 64: Slightly more than twenty-five percent of the students in the class come from Spanish-speaking countries A Seventy-five percent of the students in the class speak Spanish

B The percentage of the students speaking Spanish fell by twenty-five percent C A small minority of the students in the class are Hispanic

D A considerable proportion of the students in the class are Spanish Question 65: The woman was too weak to lift the suitcase

A The woman wasn’t able to lift the suitcase, so she was very weak B The woman shouldn't have lifted the suitcase as she was weak C The woman, though weak, could lift the suitcase

D So weak was the woman that she couldn't lift the suitcase

VI 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 66: A continue B disappear C imagine D inhabit Question 67: A suspicious B periodic C contagious D electric Question 68: A politician B popularity C documentary D laboratory

Question 69: A organism B engagement C attraction D prevention Question 70: A advertise B adventure C advantage D adverbial

VII 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 71 to 80

in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture is worth a thousand words.”

Question 71: Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A Originality, freshness, and astonishment B Humor, unexpectedness, and criticism C Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness D Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness Question 72: Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of

A educating ordinary people B political propaganda in wartime C amusing people all the time D spreading Western ideas

Question 73: The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from their A nationalities B styles C values D purposes

Question 74: The pronoun “this” in paragraph mostly refers to

A a funny element B a piece of art C a propaganda campaign D an educational purpose Question 75: The passage is intended to present

A an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons B a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over C an opinion about how cartoons entertain people D a contrast between Western cartoons and

Chinese cartoons

Question 76: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A Cartoons as a Way of Educating People B Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons C A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People D An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda Question 77: In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at

A bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world B illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings

C spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world D disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world Question 78: The word “imbalance” in paragraph refers to

A the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture B the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons

C the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East D the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons

Question 79: Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons? A Jokes and other kinds of humor in political and social matters

B The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over C The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China

D The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers Question 80: According to the passage, which of the following is true?

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 09 - Năm 2011(ĐỀ ĐH 2011)

- (Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I 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 1: A represent B permanent C continent D sentiment Question 2: A immediate B optimist C accuracy D fabulous Question 3: A participate B hydrology C facilitate D intimacy Question 4: A romantic B financial C popular D reduction Question 5: A involve B guidance C future D prospect

II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 6: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B large quantity C small quantity D sufficiency Question 7: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment

A attraction B consideration C ease D speculation

III Read the following passage adapted from Understanding Rural America - InfoUSA and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from to 17

The well-being of America's rural people and places depends upon many things - the availability of good-paying jobs; (8) to critical services such as education, health care, and communication; strong communities; and a healthy natural environment And, (9) urban America is equally dependent upon these things, the challenges to well-being look very different in rural areas than in urban areas Small-scale, low-density settlement (10) make it more costly for communities and businesses to provide critical services Declining jobs and income in the natural resource-based industries that many rural areas depend on (11) workers in those industries to find new ways to make a living Low-skill, low-wage rural manufacturing industries must find new ways to challenge the increasing number of (12) competitors Distance and remoteness impede many rural areas from being connected to the urban centers of economic activity Finally, changes in the availability and use of natural resources located in rural areas (13) the people who earn a living from those resources and those who (14) recreational and other benefits from them Some rural areas have met these challenges successfully, achieved some level of prosperity, and are ready (15) the challenges of the future Others have neither met the current challenges nor positioned themselves for the future Thus, concern for rural America is real And, while rural America is a producer of critical goods and services, the (16) goes beyond economics Rural America is also home to a fifth of the Nation's people, keeper of natural amenities and national treasures, and safeguard of a/an (17) part of American culture, tradition, and history

Question 8: A key B access C challenge D advantage Question 9: A while B when C because D since

Question 10: A means B patterns C tools D styles Question 11: A offer B force C turn D make Question 12: A abroad B lateral C rural D foreign Question 13: A encourage B affect C stimulate D effect

Question 14: A derive B evolve C bring D involve Question 15: A with B in C for D of

Question 16: A concern B stimulus C research D impatience Question 17: A incredible B simple C unique D abnormal

IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 18: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers

Question 19: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we don’t want to leave A loved the surroundings B possessed by the surroundings

C haunted by the surroundings D planted many trees in the surroundings Question 20: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth

A separated B marked C hidden D shared

V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 21: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out A B C D

Question 22: Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs A B C D

Question 23: The first important requirements for you to become a mountain climber are your strong passion A B C

and you have good health D

Question 24: A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of the relationship A B

between historical events and financial crises C D

Question 25: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced A B C

in large volumes D

VI Read the following passage adapted from Cultural Guide - OALD, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 35

The issue of equality for women in British society first attracted national attention in the early 20th century, when the suffragettes (phụ nữ đòi quyền bầu cử) won for women the right to vote In the 1960s feminism (thuyết nam nữ bình quyền) became the subject of intense debate when the women’s liberation movement encouraged women to reject their traditional supporting role and to demand equal status and equal rights with men in areas such as employment and pay Since then, the gender gap between the sexes has been reduced The Equal Pay Act of 1970, for instance, made it illegal for women to be paid less than men for doing the same work, and in 1975 the Sex Discrimination Act aimed to prevent either sex having an unfair advantage when applying for jobs In the same year the Equal Opportunities Commission was set up to help people claim their rights to equal treatment and to publish research and statistics to show where improvements in opportunities for women need to be made Women now have much better employment opportunities, though they still tend to get less well-paid jobs than men, and very few are appointed to top jobs in industry In the US the movement that is often called the “first wave of feminism” began in the mid 1800s Susan B Anthony worked for the right to vote, Margaret Sanger wanted to provide women with the means of contraception so that they could decide whether or not to have children, and Elizabeth Blackwell, who had to fight for the chance to become a doctor, wanted women to have greater opportunities to study Many feminists were interested in other social issues The second wave of feminism began in the 1960s Women like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem became associated with the fight to get equal rights and opportunities for women under the law An important issue was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was intended to change the Constitution (hiến pháp) Although the ERA was not passed, there was progress in other areas It became illegal for employers, schools, clubs, etc to discriminate against women But women still find it hard to advance beyond a certain point in their careers, the so-called glass ceiling that prevents them from having high-level jobs Many women also face the problem of the second shift, i.e the household chores In the 1980s, feminism became less popular in the US and there was less interest in solving the remaining problems, such as the fact that most women still earn much less than men Although there is still discrimination, the principle that it should not exist is widely accepted

A suffragettes fought for the equal employment and equal pay B British women did not have the right to vote in political elections C British women did not complete their traditional supporting role D most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights Question 27: The phrase “gender gap” in paragraph refers to

A the visible space between men and women B the social distance between the two sexes

C the social relationship between the two sexes D the difference in status between men and women Question 28: Susan B Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as

A American women who were more successful than men B American women with exceptional abilities

C American women who had greater opportunities D pioneers in the fight for American women’s rights

Question 29: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

A supported employers, schools and clubs B was not officially approved

C was brought into force in the 1960s D changed the US Constitution Question 30: In the late 20th century, some information about feminism in Britain was issued by

A the Equal Opportunities Commission B the Sex Discrimination Act

C the Equal Pay Act of 1970 D the Equal Rights Amendment Question 31: Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain B The women’s liberation movement in the world first began in Britain

C The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century D The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century Question 32: The phrase “glass ceiling” in paragraph mostly means

A an overlooked problem B a transparent frame C an imaginary barrier D a ceiling made of glass Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US B British women now have much better employment opportunities C Many American women still face the problem of household chores D An American woman once had to fight for the chance to become a doctor Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that

A women not have better employment opportunities despite their great efforts B the belief that sex discrimination should not exist is not popular in the US C the British government did not approve of the women’s liberation movement D women in Britain and the US still fight for their equal status and equal rights Question 35: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A The Suffragettes in British Society B Women and the Right to Vote

C Feminism in Britain and the US D Opportunities for Women Nowadays

VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 36: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane A Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press

B Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press C Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report D Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report

Question 37: “Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leader told us A The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission

B The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission C The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission

Question 38: “My company makes a large profit every year Why don’t you invest more money in it?” my friend said to me A My friend instructed me how to put more money into his company

B My friend persuaded me to invest more money in his company C I was asked to invest more money in my friend’s company D My friend suggested his investing more money in his company Question 39: “Mum, please don’t tell dad about my mistake,” the boy said

A The boy begged his mother not to tell his father about his mistake

B The mother was forced to keep her son’s mistake as a secret when he insisted C The boy earnestly insisted that his mother tell his father about his mistake D The boy requested his mother not to talk about his mistake any more

Question 40: “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us A The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom

B The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom C The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom D The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom

VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 41: Our boss would rather during the working hours

A us not chat B we didn’t chat C we don’t chat D us not chatting Question 42: The sky was cloudy and foggy We went to the beach,

A so B yet C however D even though

Question 43: Alfonso: “I had a really good time Thanks for the lovely evening.” Maria: “ .”

A No, it’s very kind of you B Oh, that’s right C I’m glad you enjoyed it D Yes, it’s really good

Question 44: The instructor blew his whistle and

A off were running the runners B the runners run off C off ran the runners D off the runners were running Question 45: The sign “NO TRESPASSING” tells you

A not to smoke B not to photograph C not to approach D not to enter Question 46: He never lets anything him and his weekend fishing trip

A come between B come up C come among D come on Question 47: “We'd better if we want to get there in time.”

A put down B speed up C turn down D take up

Question 48: Harry: “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” Kate: “Yes, just a minute !” A I won’t finish B I’m coming C I’d be OK D No longer Question 49: “You’ll recognize Jenny when you see her She a red hat.”

A will wear B is wearing C will be wearing D wears Question 50: Sue: “Can you help me with my essay?” Robert: “ ”

A Not completely B Yes, I’m afraid not C Why not? D I think that, too

Question 51: I did not want to believe them, but in fact, was true

A what they said B that they were said C what has said D which they said Question 52: The village was visible through the dense fog

A hard B mostly C only D

barely

Question 53: The Second World War in 1939

A took out B turned up C broke out D brought about Question 54: “ you treat him, he’ll help you He’s so tolerant.”

A Even though B As if C In addition to D No matter how Question 55: This shirt is that one

C not nearly as expensive as D as much expensive as

Question 56: If it for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened

A weren’t B isn’t C were D hadn’t

been

Question 57: The temperature takes place varies widely from material to material

A which they melt B at which melting C which melting D at which they melt Question 58: “You have cooked so many dishes There are only three of us for lunch.”

A needn’t B couldn’t C wouldn’t D oughtn’t Question 59: “Never be late for an interview, you can’t get the job.”

A or so B unless C if not D otherwise Question 60: I could not the lecture at all It was too difficult for me

A hold on B make off C get along D take in Question 61: She built a high wall round her garden

A in order that her fruit not be stolen B so that her fruit would be stolen C to enable people not taking her fruit D to prevent her fruit from being stolen Question 62: “Why don’t you sit down and ?”

A make yourself at peace B make it your own home C make yourself at rest D make yourself at home Question 63: without animals and plants?

A What will life on earth be like B How will life on earth be like C How would life on earth be for D What would life on earth be like

Question 64: Before I left for my summer camp, my mother told me to take warm clothes with me it was cold A in case B so that C despite D whereas

Question 65: Joan: “Our friends are coming , Mike? ” Mike: “I’m sorry, but I can’t it now.” A Shall you make some coffee, please B Would you mind making some coffee

C Why don’t we cook some coffee D Shall I make you like some coffee

IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 66: Crazianna is a big country Unfortunately, it has never received respect from its neighbours A Though Crazianna is a big country, it has never received respect from its neighbours

B Crazianna has never received respect from its neighbours because it is a big country C It is Crazianna, a big country, that has never received respect from its neighbours D Crazianna is such a big country that it has never received respect from its neighbours Question 67: He cannot lend me the book now He has not finished reading it yet

A As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me B Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me

C He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it D Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me

Question 68: His academic record at high school was poor He failed to apply to that prestigious institution A His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that prestigious institution B His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that prestigious institution

C Failing to apply to that prestigious institution, his academic record at high school was poor

D His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious institution Question 69: He behaved in a very strange way That surprised me a lot

A What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved B He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much C His behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised me most D I was almost not surprised by his strange behaviour

Question 70: Smoking is an extremely harmful habit You should give it up immediately

D As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately

X Read the following passage adapted from A Briggs’ article on culture, Microsoft® Student 2008, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80

Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived (nhận đc, biến thể), like the term broadcasting, from the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it It is directly related to cultivation and the adjectives cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex A person of culture has identifiable attributes, among them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music Yet the word culture does not refer solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence of anthropologists (nhà nhân chủng) and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and values

Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive (nguyên thủy) and advanced culture and cultures, between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global cultures Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city The two words are sometimes treated as synonymous Yet this is misleading While civilization and barbarism (tình trạng dã man) are pitted (ngược) against each other in what seems to be a perpetual (bất diệt, vĩnh cửu) behavioral pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of development in the 20th century Cultures evolve or develop They are not static (tĩnh học) They have twists and turns Styles change So fashions There are cultural processes What, for example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized

The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define There is no single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one The only non-problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture) Since in anthropology and sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is extremely wide Question 71: According to the passage, the word culture

A comes from a source that has not been identified B is related to the preparation and use of land for farming C develops from Greek and Roman literature and history D derives from the same root as civilization does

Question 72: It is stated in paragraph that a cultured person

A does a job relevant to education B has knowledge of arts, literature, and music C takes care of the soil and what grows on it D has a job related to cultivation Question 73: The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that

A share the same word formation pattern B not develop from the same meaning C have nearly the same meaning D are both related to agriculture and cultivation Question 74: It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century

A classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects B schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history C classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects D all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history Question 75: The word “attributes” in paragraph most likely means

A aspects B skills C fields D qualities Question 76: The word “static” in paragraph could best be replaced by “ ”

A The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people B The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century C Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture D Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization

Question 78: It is difficult to give the definitions of the word culture EXCEPT for its A philosophical and historical meanings B historical and figurative meanings

C agricultural and medical meanings D sociological and anthropological meanings Question 79: Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?

A It evolves from agriculture B It is a word that cannot be defined C Its use has been considerably changed D It differs from the word civilization Question 80: The passage mainly discusses

A the figurative meanings of the word culture B the derivatives of the word culture C the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture D the distinction between culture and civilization

-HẾT -Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 10 - Năm 2011

-

-I Choose one word whose stress pattern is different Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

1 A equality B difficulty C simplicity D discovery A tenant B common C rubbish D machine A animal B bacteria C habitat D pyramid A writer B teacher C builder D career

5 A company B atmosphere C customer D employment II Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

6 What beautiful eyes

A does she have B she has C has she D she doesn't have Make exercise a part of your daily _

A regularity B chore C routine D frequency _ the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time

A In case of B In spite of C Because of D But for He completely _ with what I said

A accepted B complained C agreed D argued 10 I finished my homework a few days ahead _ the deadline

A of B to C by D at

11 He hurried he wouldn't be late for class

A since B as if C unless D so that

12 If she _ rich, she would travel around the world

A would be B is C has been D were

13 Mary was the last applicant

A to be interviewed B to be interviewing C to interview D to have interviewed 14 Argentina _ Mexico by one goal to nil in the match

A beat B scored C won D knocked

15 There should be no discrimination on of sex, race or religion

A fields B places C areas D grounds

16 The cat was _ to wait for the mouse to come out of its hole

A patient enough B so patient C enough patient D too patient 17 I can't find my purse anywhere; I must it at the cinema

A leave B have left C be leaving D have been leaving 18 of the workers has his own work

A Every B Each C Other D All

19 The numbers add _ to 70

A off B up C in D out

20 The equipment in our office needs _

A moderner B modernizing C modernized D modernization

21 He felt _ when he failed the exams the second time

A discouraged B annoyed C undecided D

determined

22 I have bought a present for my mother, and now I need some

A paper wrapper B wrap paper C wrapped paper D wrapping paper 23 Computer is one of the most important _ of the 20th century

A poor B bankrupt C penniless D broken 25 It was really kind you to help those poor people

A by B of C at D to

26 Do you know _ ?

A what wrong was it with B what's wrong with it C what wrong was with it D what wrong is it with 27 If you had taken my advice, you _ in such difficulties

A won't be B hadn't been C wouldn't be D wouldn't have been 28 Hair color is one of _ characteristics to be used in identifying people

A the most obviously B most obvious C obviously the most D the most obvious 29 I would appreciate it what I have told you a secret

A you can keep B that you kept C you will keep D if you kept

30 My cat would not have bitten the toy fish _ it was made of rubber

A if she has known B if she should known C had she known D if she knew 31 I wish I hadn't said it If only I could _

A turn the clock round B turn the clock down C turn the clock back D turn the clock forward

32 , the results couldn't be better

A No matter what he tried hard B No matter how hard he tried C Although very hard he tried D Despite how hard he tried 33 He gave me his personal _ that his draft would be ready by Friday

A endurance B insurance C assurance D ensurance 34 They will stay there for some days if the weather _ fine

A would be B was C is D will be

35 Many people like the slow _ of life in the countryside

A step B pace C speed D space

III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (36) we explain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (37) a phone call Mobile communications, already highly advanced compared with a decade ago, will completely change communication using mobile phones (38) _most people know (39) about the mobile telecommunications industry and its technology There are three types of mobile phone These are hand portables, pocket-sized hand portables and transportable The smallest and most popular are pocket-sized hand portables These work on rechargeable batteries, which allow an (40) of up to 80 minutes’ conversation Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle not (41) _ on separate batteries They require an external aerial on the vehicle This can mean a stronger signal with clearer (42) Transportations have a high power capability and can be used (43) _ anywhere They come with powerful battery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put (44) a vehicle, using its electrics They (45) _ to be bulkier than hand portables

36 A unless B when C while D whether

37 A make B give C take D

38 A In addition B Because C As a result D Although

39 A little B come C few D lots

40 A amount B account C activity D average

41 A rely B create C carry D insist

42 A wave B letter C speech D speed

43 A mostly B hardly C most D almost

44 A on with B into C up with D in to

45 A used B haved C tend D are

Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be friends with them or that you don’t trust them But perhaps this kind of intuition isn’t as hard to explain as it may seem For instance, people give out body language signal all the time The way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive Holding your head to one side shows interest in the others, while an easy, open posture (điệu bộ) indicates that you are self-confident All this affects the way you feel about someone Also, an stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone This may be because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly Your feeling about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening

46 What does the word “open” in the passage most closely mean?

A unrestrained B relaxed C confined D unlimited 47 What influences your impression of a person you meet the first time?

A intuition B familiarity C knowledge D feeling 48 What one fells about a stranger may be influenced by something that

A strengthens one’s past behaviors B reminds one of one’s past treatment C revives one’s past memories D points to one’s childhoods 49 What does the second paragraph discuss?

A Meanings of signal some implies towards a stranger C How people usually behave to a stranger B Factors that may influence one’s feelings about a stranger D Factors that cause people to act differently 50 Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of _

A styles B languages C patterns D behaviors

V Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts (khái niệm cốt lõi) on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned (lưu giữ) was the ideal that its citizens would be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the progress of that democracy and is the catalyst for future progress This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance In this new Information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity, a precursor of potential success and a driving force of chance It is important to recognize, however, that we approach education today differently than in the past, partly because the kinds of jobs people had didn’t require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the workforce today In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as professional, 20 percent as skilled; and 60 percent as unskilled Today, our world has changed The proportion of unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while jobs now account for at least 60 percent of the workforce Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout a lifetime

51 Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of chance because _ A without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far B the government of the United States wants to drive social changes in their own ways C education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce D any American citizen who wants to changes his driving license must be very well-educated 52 The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the US between 1950s and now

A has remained the same B has changed dramatically C has been reversed D has changed slightly 53 The phrase “enlightened individuals” in the first sentence most likely means “people who _.”

A always appear brilliant-looking in public B have often been well-exposed to light C have acquired an adequate level of education D bring light to anywhere they go

A know well all his/her rights and be ready to grasp his/her opportunity of success in life

B study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems even since their creation C understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skills

D move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma

55 Which of the following titles would be best for the passage?

A Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States B The Significant Role of Education in American Citizens’ Careers C Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions D Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America

VI Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

56 If you need to keep fit, then why not take on a sport such as badminton or tennis?

A to keep B not take C on D a sport

57 When her dog died, she cried very hardly for half an hour

A died B cried C hardly D half an hour

58 Modern transportation can speed a doctor to the side of a sick person, even if the patient lives on an isolating farm A to the side of a B sick person C even if D isolating 59 Tom’s very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless

A at science B when C is D hopeless

60 Daisy has such many things to that she has no time to go out

A such many things B to C has no time D to go out

VII Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

61 “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man A The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house B The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house C The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house D The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house 62 He last had his eyes tested ten months ago

A He had tested his eyes ten months ago B He had not tested his eyes for ten months then C He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months D He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months

63 “You should have finished the report by now,” John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John said that his secretary had not finished the report

C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time D John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report 64 “ If I were you, I would take the job,” said my room-mate

A My room-mate was thinking about taking the job B My room-mate advised me to take the job C My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me D My room-mate insisted on taking the job 65 “It’s too stuffy in this room, isn’t it?” said the guest A The guest suggested that the room should be aired

B The guest remarked that the room should be aired C The guest said that the room was too crowded D The guest said that there was too much stuff in the room

66 “Cigarette?” he asked “No, thanks.” I said

A He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him C He offered me a cigarette, so I promptly declined D He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once

B The doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest C It is the doctor’s recommendation that Jasmine rested shortly D the doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few days’ rest 68 “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan

A Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money B Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back C Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money D Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria 69 The children couldn’t swimming because the sea was too rough

A The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea B The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in

C The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming D the sea was too rough to the children’s swimming

70 “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sara?” asked Frederic

A Frederic invited Sara to his birthday party B Frederic asked if Sara was able to come to his birthday party

C Frederic asked Sara if she likes his birthday party or not D Frederic reminded Sara of his birthday party

71 opinion/ election/ fair A My opinion was fair about the election B In my opinion, I think the election was fair

C According to my opinion, the election was fair D In my opinion, the election was fair 72 you/ really/ be/ able/ dress/ yourself/ age

A You must really be able of dressing yourself in your age B You should really be able to dress yourself at your age!

C You have really been able of dressing yourself by your age D You are really able of dressing yourself this age!

73 provide/ your handwriting/ legible/ test scorer/ accept/ your answer

A Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer does not accept your answer B Provided for your legible handwriting, the test scorer has to accept your answer

C Provided that your handwriting is legible, your answer will be accepted by any test scorer D Providing with your legible handwriting, every test scorer must accept your answer 74 imagine/ who/ happen/ run into/ yesterday/ just

A You imagine just who happened to run into us yesterday!

B Have you just imagined who happened to run into me yesterday? C Could you imagine who just happened to run into us yesterday? D Just imagine who I happened to run into yesterday!

75 Jack/ recover/ quickly/ his serious illness

A Jack was recovered very quickly from his serious illness B Jack has recovered quite quickly from his illness

C Jack will recover quite quickly after his serious illness D Jack recovered more quickly over his serious illness

76 be/ clear/ what/ expect/ you

A Are you clear about your expectation? B Are you clear what is expected of you to do? C Are you expectations clear? D Are you clear what is expected of you? 77 hilltop/ have/ good/ view/ our village

A The hilltop can make our village views better B From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed

C From the hilltop, we can have a better view of our village D From the hilltop, our village can have a better view

78 students/ remember/ deadline for entries/ final test

D All of the students can certainly remember the deadline for entries for the final test 79 man/ sentence/ 15 years/ prison/ he/ prove/ guilty

A The man will get a sentence for himself to 15 years in prison if he proves himself guilty B The man was sentenced about 15 years in prison and proved himself guilty

C The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison because he had been proved guilty

D The man should make his final sentence after 15 years in prison as he proved himself guilty 80 school-leavers/ choose/ college/ employment/ immediate

A School-leavers can choose either college or immediate employment

B School-leavers can make a choice among college and employment immediately C School-leavers can choose either college and employment immediately

-HẾT -Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 11 - Năm 2011

-

-I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

1 A opened B played C proved D regarded

2 A cook B fool C moon D tool

3 A eats B gains C signs D sings

4 A study B ready C puppy D occupy

5 A event B lend C even D dentist

II Choose one word whose stress pattern is different Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

6 A reduction B popular C financial D romantic A discover B difficult C invention D important A acceptance B explorer C possibly D refusal A report B master C foreign D private

10 A automatic B conversation C disadvantage D reasonable

III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

11 You are going to come to the party _?

A aren’t you B you C will you D won’t you 12 The plane crashed into the bridge because it was flying too _

A deep B shallow C low D narrow 13 Her parents were very _ because she was out so late that night

A responsible B Sorry C worried D overcome 14 From the hotel there is a good _ of the mountains

A vision B view C sight D picture 15.Since he was a boy, one of his _ has been stamp collecting

A hobbies B cares C sports D professions 16 Most people were no longer listening to his long _ story

A irritable B boring C tiring D annoying 17 There ‘s someone at the door _ it

A I’m answering B I answer C I’ll answer D I answered 18 If I’m tired in the evening _ to bed early

A I’d go B I’d have gone C I went D I’ll go 19 if you require any more _ about the holiday, please telephone us

A description B information C news D fact 20 You will become ill _ you stop working so hard

A until B when C unless D if 21 Oh, no ! My wallet has been _

A robbed B picked C stolen D theft 22 We watched the cat _ the tree

A climbed B climb C had climbed D was climbing 23 I wish you _ stop interrupting me whenever I speak

A will B would C did D might

24 _ the time you get to the theater, the play will have finished

A Until B In C By D on

25 He lost the race because he _ petrol on the last lap

A got out of B ran out of C made out of D put out of 26 Is there a bank where I can _ these pounds for dollars?

27 Traveling to Paris _ air is quicker than driving

A by B on C over D through

28 I think Sally is quite _ her sister

A as pretty B as pretty than C as pretty as D prettier 29 Four people were seriously in an accident on the motorway

A injured B damaged C spoiled D wounded 30 Would you be _ to hold the door open?

A too kind B kind enough C as kind D so kind 31 I am not sure _ the green coat is

A who’s B who C whose D whom

32 It was _ a simple question that everyone answered it correctly

A so B such C much D too

33 That lesson was much too difficult _ understand

A for me to B me to C for I to D that 34 She warned me _

A to not it B not to it C I should it D about to it 35 He completely _ with what you said

A admitted B agreed C accepted D argued 36 _ he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home

A for B thus C so D as

37 The _ were all invited to the school

A boys parents B boys’ parents’ C boys parents’ D boys’ parents 38 It took him ages to _ living in the new town

A used to B accustomed C get used to D use to 39 _ his advice, I would never have got a job

A Except B Apart from C But for D As for 40 The world Cup is a football _ which is open to all countries

A participation B involvement C occasion D competition

IV Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

41 The reason why he‘s not feeling very well is simple – he‘s ate too much as usual

A he’s not feeling B is simple C he’s ate D as usual 42 Mary found it hard to concentrate on her work because the noise

A it hard B to concentrate C work D because the noise 43 Where I am living now is convenient for work because I don’t have travel far

A Where I am B is convenient C for work because I don’t D have travel far

44 She washes her hair at least six time a week

A washes her hair B at least six C time D a week 45 I’ll make some sandwiches before I‘ll leave for work

A I’ll make B some sandwiches before C I’ll leave D for work

IV Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags Morse code (mã Mooc-xơ), and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings

46 The word “ these” in the first paragraph refers to

A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions 47 Which form other than oral speech would be most common used among blind people?

A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal language 48 How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?

A.5 B.7 C.9 D.11

49 The word “ wink “ in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly

C nod the head up and down D shake the head from side to side 50 People need to communicate in order to

A create language barriers B keep from reading with their fingertips C be picturesque and exact D express thoughts and feelings

III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Without transportation, our modern society could not (51) We would have no metal, no coal and no oil nor would we have any (52) Make from these materials (53) We would have to spend most of our time (54) food and food would be (55) To the kinds that could grow in the climate and soil of our neighborhoods Transportation also (56) our lives in other ways Transportation can speed a doctor to the (57) Of a sick person, even if the patient lives on an isolated farm It can take police to the (58 ) of a crime within moments of being notified Transportation (59) teams of athletes to compete in national and international sports contests In time of (60) transportation can rush aid to person in areas stricken by floods, famines and earthquakes

51 A happen B exist C take place D establish 52 A production B producers C productivity D product 53 A Besides B However C Although D Even 54 A buying B taking C raising D paying 55 A related B limited C focused D connected 56 A makes B influences C affects D effects

57 A side B way C body D part

58 A location B scene C place D site 59 A brings B gets C fetches D enables 60 A disasters B wars C accidents D problems

III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

61 She always gets the right answer

A She never answers right B She is always right

C She never fails to get the right answer D She fails to get the right answer all the time 62.I regret not booking the seats in advance

A I wish I booked the seats in advance B I wish I have booked the seats in advance C If only I booked the seats in advance D If only I had booked the seats in advance 63 The carpets were so expensive that we didn’t buy them

A The carpets were such expensive for us to buy them B The carpets were too expensive for us to buy them

C The carpets were too expensive for us to buy D The carpets were very expensive for us to buy 64 No one has seen Linda since the day of the party

A Linda has not been seen since the day of the party B Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party C The party is going on without Linda D No one has seen Linda for ages

A Sarah and George didn’t go to the history lecture B Did George attend the history lecture with Sarah? C Did Sarah see George at the history lecture? D Either Sarah or George attended the history lecture 66 I haven’t got money, so I’m not going on holiday

A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down C If I have money, I’ll go on holiday D If I had money, I would go on holiday

67 The older he grew the more forgetful he became

A He grew older when he became more forgetful B He became more forgetful and older

C As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful D He grew older and more and more forgetful 68.”John left here an hour ago,” said Jane

A Jane told me that John had left there an hour before B Jane said John left there an hour before C Jane told John to have left there an hour before D Jane told me that John to leave there an hour before

69.”Why didn’t you follow my advice?” he said

A He asked me to follow his advice B He asked me not to follow his advice

C He asked me why I did follow his advice D He asked me why I hadn’t followed his advice 70 They had seen the man in a parking lot

A The man was seen in a parking lot B The man has been seen in a parking lot C The man were seen in a parking lot D The man fad been seen in a parking lot

-HẾT -Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 12 - Năm 2011

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-I Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

1 Peter didn’t arrive in time to see her

A Peter was so late that I can’t see her B Peter wasn’t too early to see her C Peter wasn’t early enough to see her D Peter wasn’t enough early to see her My class mate gave this book to me

A My classmate was given this book by me B This book was given to me by my classmate C This book was given my classmate by me D This book was given to my classmate by me I started working here in 1998

A.I have started work here since 1998 B.I haven’t worked here since 1998 C.I have started working here since 1998 D.I have worked here since 1998 I often get up early

A I am used to get up early B I can get up early C I am used to getting up early D I like to get up early Your car is more expensive than mine

A My car is cheaper than your B Your car is not cheaper than mine

C My car is as expensive as yours D My car is not as expensive as yours

II Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

It is very important to have healthy teeth Good teeth help us to chew our food They also help us to look nice How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel (men) covering of the tooth This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there then the decay slowly spreads inside the tooth Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill How can we keep our teeth healthy? Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year He can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing in the right way Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a dentist Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day-once after breakfast and once before we go to bed We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a meal Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay

6 Good teeth help us to

A have good eyesight B be important C chew our food D have good health When food and germs collect in a small crack , our teeth

A send poison into the blood B begin to decay C become hard D make us feel quite ill

8 A lot of people visit a dentist only when

A They have well brushed teeth B They have holes in their teeth C They begin to have toothache D Their teeth grow properly We shouldn’t eat a lot of

A Red rice B Fresh fruit C Chocolate D Fish 10 Sweets are harmful because they may make our teeth

A crack B decay C painful D black

III Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

11 A while B white C which D who

12 A show B cow C slow D blow

15 A cheap B children C chemist D church

IV Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

16 Their house is much than ours

A big B more big C more bigger D bigger 17 When Newton was 22 years old, he began the theory of gravitation

A to study B studies C studied D study 18 He is tired now He the gardening for hours

A is doing B has been doing C did D does 19 She will help you she has some free time

A what B where C how D when

20 Cuba is sugar growing areas is the world

A largest B one of largest C one of the largest D one of the larger 21 My brother stopped two years ago

A smoked B smoke C to smoke D smoking

22 He is to lift his weight

A not enough strong B enough strong C not strong enough D strong not enough 23 open the window for you?

A Shall I B Should I C Do I D Shall I to 24 They were too late The plane off ten minutes

A took B was taking C was taken D had taken 25 Hoi An is famous its old streets

A for B of C to D about

26 I she will agree about giving you a pay rise

A hardly think B think hard C hard think D think hardly 27 The Context which you learn something can affect how well you remember it

A of B for C to D in

28 We postponed the picnic

A because it is raining heavily B because of the raining heavily C because the heavily rain it was D because it was raining heavily 29 Computers to a lot of jobs these days

A are used B using C are using D use 30 A very nice painting is the wall in our classroom

A on B over C at D above

31 stamps is my hobby

A Collect B Collection C Collecting D Collected 32 Do you know the woman over there?

A sits B who sit C sat D sitting

33 the gold medal, he will have to better than that

A To win B So he win C So that he win D Winning 34 you tell me the price of these shoes, please?

A Could B May C Ought D Do

35 We spent a year this boat

A to build B building C over building D for building 36 You can learn to move information from your short-term memory your long-term memory

A by B with C in D to

37 Wild animals are almost everywhere

A serious threatened B seriously threatened C seriously threaten D serious threaten 38 Do you mind the cooking?

A doing B to C before D then

A next B now C before D then 40 The children were completely fascinated

A on the story the teacher told them B by the story the teacher told them C by the teacher told story D on the story telling them by the teacher 41 If I were you, I him as my nephew

A will have treated B would treat C am treating D will treat 42 The driver was badly in the accident

A destroyed B injured C broken D died 43 My little sister is very good drawing

A in B of C on D at

44 My father is a he works in a garage

A teacher B mechanic C farmer D doctor 45 Jane’s glasses are on the desk, so she be there

A ought B must C shall D will

46 I expect a postcard from my father in England today

A being received B to receive C receiving D to be receiving 47 My boss is angry with me I didn’t all the work I last week

A should B should have done C could D must have done 48 Who will take of their children?

A carefully B care C careless D careful 49 I’m afraid I have to leave a few days time

A in B after C on D at

50 I a driving test next month

A will be having B will have had C have D will have

V Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Clothing habits are a matter (51) preference (sở thích) in the United States Most people are free to wear (52) they feel comfortable Business people in large urban areas are (53) to wear suits or dresses While clothing in rural areas is less formal Most Americans tend to dress casually when not in formal or business situation When eating, most Americans (54) a fork in the hand with which they write Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (55) for their own meals when dining with friends When Americans greet one another, they often (56) a firm handshake They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning” Friends often greet each other (57) How are you?” and respond “ Fine, thanks” Americans not really (58) any other answer to the question “ How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello Except in formal situations, people address each other by their given names once they are acquainted Although Americans are generally informal people, it would be (59) to schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business (60) an appointment has been made, it is considered to be prompt

51 A person B personal C persons D personable 52 A whatever B wherever C whenever D whichever

53 A unlikely B likely C like D alike

54 A take B carry C hold D bring

55 A buy B get C pay D order

56 A transfer B exchange C replace D change

57 A of B with C by D about

58 A want B predict C expect D need

59 A the best B best C good D well

60 A while B during C when D once

VI Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

A haven’t B smoked C since a D long time 62 There is a motel at the corner of this street where travelers can stay there

A is a motel B at the corner C of this street where D can stay there 63 Rice is most important plant in Vietnam

A Rice B is C most important plant D in Vietnam 64 Oxygen plays an important role in maintaining live

A plays B an important C role in maintaining D live 65 After George had returned to his house he was reading a book

A had returned B to his house C he D was reading 66 Can you please help I to fill this application form?

A Can you please help B I C to fill D this application form 67 If I have to many homework tonight I will not be able to attend the concert

A have to B many homework C will not be D to attend 68 Peter is talented but handsome

A Peter B is talented C but D handsome 69 You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a job

A had better B learning C a foreign language D applying for a job 70 I like listening to music and to look after my cats in my free time

A listening to music B to look C after my cats D in my free time

-HẾT -Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 13 - Năm 2011

- (Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I Choose one word whose stress pattern is different Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

1 A vision B attract C sorry D order A alarm B renowned C although D propose

3 A instructor B positive C punishment D business A imagine B attention C allowance D architect

5 A excursion B alternate C curious D celebrate

II Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

6 A boss B hot C stone D cost

7 A behind B decline C timing D distrust A nature B strange C frankly D aging A idea B repeat C cheat D feast

10 A purchase B children C chicken D chemist

III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

11 The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked on workers A cause B effect C impact (ảnh hưởng) D consequence 12 The government the flood victims with food, clothes and money

A gave B provided C offered D presented 13 More and more people of food poisoning nowadays

A exist B survive C die D starve 14 The first sign of vitamin A disorder is night

A loss of sight B lack of vision C invisibility D blindness (quáng gà) 15 When you take ice out of the freezer, it

A melts B dissolves C softens D disappears 16 There are many of pollution in our modern world

A resources B sources C bases D foundation 17 Many people that natural resources will never be use up

A view B regard C consider D believe

18 Using the computer competently (thành thạo) is an important to help one get a good job A reason B aspect C factor D issue

19 George wants £1000 for his car, but I don’t think it’s as much as that

A worth B cost C valued D priced

20.”Did Jenny say anything about her sister?”-No, she didn’t her at all

A remind B remark C refer D mention 21 Before he went to Japan, he asked his bank to some money to Tokyo for him

A transport B transform C transfer D transplant 22 Paul’s retired now He‘s the manager of our bank

A former B formal C old D prior 23 Barbara’s wedding was a big there were more than two hundred guests

A occasion B opportunity C occurrence D moment 24 I don’t like john His complaints , day after day make me angry

A continuous B continual C regular D invariable

25 It has been that the annual medical cost for many illnesses connected to smoking is between 20 to 35 million pounds A expected B estimated C believed D anticipated

A from B on C to D for 27 Sally has a big advantage most girls when it comes to games as she ‘s so tall

A on B over (group) C to (two) D above

28 The children are fond of watching TV

A a B an C the

D.-29 Have you met boy that Susan is going to marry?

A a B the C which

D.-30 this dictionary I have no Japanese books

A Beside B In addition C Except D Apart from (=Besides) 31 He be very courageous to climb that dangerous mountain

A must B can C should D might

32 Their plans were destroyed of a bad storm

A in spite B because C instead D in place 33 I didn’t know you were capable cooking such a wonderful meal

A in B of C with D to

34 I’m not surprised she changed her mind the last moment

A at B for C on D in

35 David was trying to take over another cyclist when he

A has crashed B had crashed C were crashing D crashed 36 You’d better resign before they find out about what you

A have done B had done C were done D were doing 37 Unless I submit the assignment today I have to repeat the course

A would B will C should D might 38 She passed the university entrance exam, made her parents proud

A what B which C who D when

39 Many natural resources by the end of the century

A will have disappeared B have disappeared C had disappeared D disappeared 40 The laser beam can remove bone, and it is invaluable in ear surgery

A when B then C so D because

IV Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, and breathing problems Worldwide, about three million people die every year because of smoking – that‘s about one (41) every ten seconds! In fact, smoking is the (42) of almost 20 percent of all deaths in the developed countries of the world Smoking doesn’t just (43) the smoker, it hurts other people , too When a pregnant (44) smokes, she is hurting her developing (45) when a man (46) at home , his wife and children are also breathing in smoke and can become sick Even though most people understand the (47) effects of smoking, they continue to smoke The (48) of women and teenagers who smoke is increasing cigarette companies make advertisements that (49) these groups of people so that they (50) to buy cigarettes

41 A death B end C loss D decrease

42 A origin B reason C cause D basis 43 A injure B danger C destroy D hurt

44 A child B man C woman D wife

45 A baby B children C love D youth

46 A relax B enjoy C cigarettes D smokes 47 A beneficial B harmful C harmed D profitable 48 A number B amount C quantity D total 49 A interest B concern C matter D worry 50 A retain B maintain C continue D preserve

The coffee plant is actually a large shrub (bụi), or bush, not really a tree It can grow very tall (from three to nine meters) if it is left alone in the wild It has dark green leaves on the outside and lighter green leaves underneath Small white blossoms appear on the leaves, making the coffee plant look like it’s covered with snow After a few days, the Fragrant blossoms (hoa thơm) fall off the plant, and small berries begin to grow The berries change from green to dark red in about six months Underneath the berry skin there is a green bean When the berries are ripe, they are picked, and the bean inside is removed This is the bean that produces coffee Coffee beans are picked by hand, one by one Then they are dried and prepared for market Coffee beans are shipped all over the world When they reach their destination, different coffee beans are blended together to produce different kinds of coffee Then the beans are roasted, ground and packaged in air-tight cans and bags to keep the coffee fresh Different countries prefer different blends (pha trộn) In Turkey and Arabia, dark coffee is preferred In the United States and Canada, the coffee is not so dark Coffee is also prepared and served differently all over the world In some places, it is made very thick and strong and served in small cups Other countries serve coffee with more water in it, in bigger cups

51 Which of the following is Not mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the coffee plant? A It can grow up to nine meters tall B It has small white blossoms

C When the berries are ripe, the beans inside become brown D It takes about six month for the berries to ripen

52 Which of the following words mean almost the same as the word “fragrant” in the first paragraph? A Sweet-smelling B odorous C smelly D foul-smelling 53 Which of the following the true about the coffee plant, according to the passage?

A When the berries are ripe , they fall of the plant

B It has light green leaves on the outside and darker green leaves underneath

C The coffee plant looks its best when covered with snow D It is a bush, not a tree 54 Which of the following does the word “they” in the second paragraph refer to?

A coffee plants B coffee beans C the berries D the blossoms 55 Which of the following countries prefer dark coffee?

A France B America C Arabia D Canada

VI Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

Greetings in all languages have he same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness The formulas for greeting are very specific and usually not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “ even if it is a miserable day and may reply to “ How are you?” with “ Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to Watch other people or ask It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs

56 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a purpose of greetings?

A To create contact with the person being greeted B To show that you recognize his or her present C To show that you admire him or her D To show that you are willing to be his or her friend 57 Which of the following is a characteristic of the formulas for greeting?

A literal B specific C usual D common 58 In what way are closings similar to greeting?

A They are common B They are exchanges C They are familiar D They have no literal meaning 59 According to the passage, what should you when you are in an unfamiliar situation?

A Observe what other people B Use formulas you know C Wonder what you should D Ask your friends for help

60 Which of the following is a benefit of learning about the standards of courtesy in a different cultural area? A You can act comfortably when you have a chance to visit the community

C You can practice meeting with people from different cultural areas D You can avoid meeting with a community of unfamiliar social customs

V Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

61 Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching therefore teaching is not a well-paid job

A Many teachers have devoted B their lives C to teaching D therefore teaching 62 People depend unlimited energy to power their everyday lives

A depend unlimited B energy to power C their everyday D lives 63 Lack of properly physical exercise can cause tiredness and poor general health

A properly physical exercise B can cause C tiredness and D poor general

64 They are going to build the town square next this area

A going to build B the town square C next this D area 65 The train will be leaving on five minutes so you’d better hurry up

A be leaving B on five minutes C so you’d D better hurry up VI Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

66 During the Olympic games, people from all over the world come together in peace and friendship several million people attend the games, and millions of other people watch them on television

A Some of these people compete form medals B Why we have the Olympic Games?

C The winners became national heroes D Today, the Winter Games take place every four years 67· Smoking is a habit, a bad habit Many people start to smoke when they are teenagers, usually because they have friends who smoke and they want to be like them Sometimes young people start smoking just because their parents not to _ But starting to smoke is a very dangerous decision Once someone starts to smoke, it can be very difficult to stop

A Cigarette smoking is common all over the world

B The number of women and teenagers who smoke is increasing C They want to make their own decisions

D Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, and breathing problems

68· Probably the most widely recognized conversational convention is that people take turns speaking Some rules must be present, otherwise conversations would be continually breaking down into a disorganized jumble of interruptions and simultaneous talk

A But how people know when it is their turn ? B Turn-taking cues are usually quite subtle C People not simply stop talking when they are ready to yield the floor

D Body movements and patterns of eye contact are especially important

69· English is the native or official language of one-fifth of the land area of the world It is spoken in Australia, Canada, create Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States

A Three-fifths of the world radio stations use English B It is also one of the official languages in India C English is the language of international communication

D It is the language of international business, research, and science

70· Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, people drink coffee in Africa, Asia, North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and everywhere in between _ Today it is still a favorite drink of millions of people

A The Arabs kept coffee a secret for many years

B The coffee plant is actually a large shrub, or bush, not really a tree C Coffee has become very popular in the United States

END -Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 14 - Năm 2011

- (Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

The agricultural revolution in the nineteenth century involved two things: the invention of labor – saving machinery and the development of scientific agriculture Labor – saving machinery naturally appeared first where labor was scarce “ In Europe,” said Thomas Jefferson, “ the object is to make the most of their land, labor being abundant; here it is to make the most of our labor, land being abundant “ it was in America, therefore, that the great advances in nineteen-century agricultural machinery first came At the opening of the century , with the exception of a crude plow, farmers could have carried practically all of the existing Agricultural implements on their backs; by 1860, most of the machinery in use today had been design in an early form The most important of the early inventions was the iron plow As early as 1790 Charles New bold of New jersey had been working on the idea of a cast-iron plow and spent his entire fortune in introducing his invention The farmers however, would have none of it, claiming that the iron poisoned the soil and made the weeds grow Nevertheless, many people devoted their, attention to the plow, until in 1869 James Oliver of South Bend, Indiana, turned out the first chilled-steel plow

1 Which of the following best expresses the main topic of the passage? A Machinery that contributed to the agricultural revolution

B The development of safer machines demanded by the labor movement C New Jersey as a leader in the agricultural revolution

D The need for agricultural advances to help feed a growing population Which of the following can be inferred from what Thomas Jefferson said ?

A Europe had greater need of farm machinery than America did

B Europe was changing more quickly than America C America was finally running out of good farmland

D There was a shortage of workers on American farms

3 The expression “make the most of “ in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Raise the price of B Overuse the real worth of C Earn a living on D Get the best yield from What point is the author making by stating that farmers could carry nearly all their tools on their backs?

A Farmers had few tools before the agricultural revolution B American were traditionally self- reliant C Life on the farm was extremely difficult D New tools were designed to be portable

5 Why did farmers reject Newbold’s plow?

A They thought it would run the land B Their horses were frightened by it C They preferred lighter tools D It was too expensive

II Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

6 When a little boy, he is used to go swimming in the river with me

A When B little C is used to go D in the

river

7 In general, newspapers emphasize current news whereas magazines dealt more with background materials A In general B current news C whereas magazines D dealt more Peter never go to bed before he has finished his homework

A go to bed B before he C has finished D his homework Hoa writing a letter in her room at the moment

A writing B a letter C her room D at the moment 10 We were surprising by the results of the test

A surprising B by the results C of the D test 11 Mr Miller doesn’t likes being kept waiting

12 An spent many money on clothes at the supermarket yesterday

A spent B many C on D at

13 There is a hostel at the corner of this street where we can stay there

A is a hostel B at C of this D can stay there 14 I haven’t smoked since a long time

A haven’t B smoked C since D long

15 I don’t think I can get the job because there are many applications for it

A don’t B the job C because D applications

III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

16 This tool is dangerous _ it is used carefully

A unless B or C whether D if

17 When the storm _ this area tomorrow, it will bring with it great destructive force

A is reaching B will reach C reaches D is going to reach 18 Most children fell _ on the New Year’s Eve

A excite B exciting C excitement D excited 19 _ my students are familiar with this kind of activities

A Most B A few C Few D Most of

20 Don’t spend your money _ Save it !

A wastefully B to waste C waste D wasteful 21 I don’t know what you think about George’s work, but in my _ it’s very good

A opinion B feeling C thought D idea 22 There are a lot of people _ London everyday

A have visited B visit C visiting D to visit 23 Most of the goods _ in this factory are exported

A make B making C to make D made

24 We can’t have out car now ; _ at the garage

A It’s still being repaired B It’s still repairing C It’s still repaired D It’s still being repairing 25 The more waste paper we recycle _

A The least tress we preserve B The most trees we preserve C The more tress we preserve D The best tress we preserve 26 The building used to be a library _

A Isn’t B Doesn’t C Didn’t D Wasn’t

27 We have no money _ Tom has some

A so B either C but D or

28 John _ you when he has finished the report

A called B calls C will called D has called 29 Our village had _ money available for education that the schools had to close

A so little B so many C so few D so much 30 She practices playing the piano _ than I

A more regularly B most regularly C as regularly D quite regularly 31 They left the room _ they had finished the example

A during B while C soon D as soon as

32 When I returned, I found that my car _ away

A had been towing B has been towing C has been towed D had been towed 33 The government _ the earth quake victims with food, clothes and medicine

A gave B offered C carried D provided

34 _ with the picture, Mary tore it to pieces

A To be thoroughly dissatisfied B Dissatisfying thoroughly C Being thoroughly dissatisfied D To satisfy thoroughly

A because B with C for D of 36 He _ for the exams at the moment I don’t think he can join us in our picnic

A studies B will study C is studying D has studied 37 I _ sport to keep fit , not because I like it

A train B make C D practice

38 We spoke quietly _ disturb anyone

A in order that we B not in order to C so that we would D so as not to 39 This device is _ grinding meat

A to B for C on D in

40 My parents always let me _ what I think I should

A doing B C to D for doing

41 I remember _ to the zoo before

A taking B be taking C being taken D to take 42 If I see David, I’ll invite him _ dinner

A to B for C in D at

43 My brother enjoys _ the mountain very much

A climbs B climbed C climb D climbing 44 The police want _ anything suspicious

A we report B us to report C that we reported D us reporting 45 Because of the bad health, he _ smoking last year

A has given B gave up C has gave up D has given up 46 You have to study hard to _ your classmates

A get in touch with B keep pace with C catch sight of D feel like 47 We spent half a year _ this house

A builds B build C building D for building 48 He must have known about it, _ he ?

A hasn’t B must C mustn’t D has

49 Harry used to be very poor, but now he _ his own home

A is having B had C has D was having

50 Mexico City _ is the fastest growing city in the world, has a population of over 10 million

A what B whose C which D where

IV Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

51 I didn’t listen to him and I didn’t succeed

A If I listened to him, I would have succeed B If I had listened to him , I would have succeeded C If I had listened to him , I would succeed D If I listened to him I would succeed

52 I didn’t arrive in time to see her

A I wasn’t enough early to see her B I was so late that I can’t see her

C E wasn’t too early to see her D I wasn’t early enough to see her 53 Tom gave this book to me

A This book was given to Tom by me B This book was given to me by Tom C This book was given Tom by me D Tom was given this book by me

54 “ What shall I with all this money ?” said Peter A Peter asked what should he with all the money B Peter asked what would he with all that money C Peter was asking what he would with all that money D Peter was wondering what he should with all the money

55 Hanoi city isn’t as big as Ho Chi Minh city A Ho Chi Minh city is smaller than Hanoi city B Ho Chi Minh city is bigger than Hanoi city C Hanoi city is bigger than Ho Chi Minh city D Ho Chi Minh city is as big as Hanoi city

56 A Janet’s B Phillip’s C John’s D Judith’s 57 A chair B chemist C cheap D child 58 A pollution B nation C correction D question

59 A hello B here C house D hour

60 A done B gone C won D one

VI Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Cotton has been grown for thousands of years in places as (61) _ apart as Mexico , China, Egypt, and India American colonist (62) _ to grow cotton in the early 1600s Before 1800, cotton was a great luxury, more expensive than silk, (63) _ so many workers were to pick it (64) _ a huge increase in the number of slaves in the American South (65) _ in much greater cotton production and a fall (66) _ the price This and the new technology of the industrial (67) _ made cotton the cheapest fabric in history By 1820, cotton (68) _ more money for the United States than tobacco, and more money worldwide than sugar Many Southern farmers and plantation (69) _ believed that slave labor was (70) _ for them to make money growing cotton

61 A away B far C long D out

62 A came B carried C brought D started

63 A Although B despite C after D because 64 A Therefore B However C Since D In addition

65 A was B took C resulted D brought

66 A of B down C in D to

67 A reform B factory C company D revolution 68 A had made B will make C has made D makes

69 A growers B Directors C owners D keepers 70 A necessary B based C made D certain

END -Bộ giáo dục đào tạo -

-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 15 - Năm 2011

- (Time allowance is 90 minutes)

I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 1: A took B book C shoe D would

Câu 2: A find B bite C since D drive Câu 3: A breath B breathe C thank D threat Câu 4: A massage B carriage C voyage D dosage Câu 5: A chair B cheap C chorus D child

II Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 6: All the boys are good at cooking, but _ is as good as the girls

A either B neither C every D none

Câu 7: They had lunch together in the school _

A café B restaurant C canteen D bar

Câu 8: _ that she burst into tears

A Her anger was such B So angry she was C She was so anger D Such her anger was

Câu 9: We must _ our pounds for dollars before going to New York

A change B convert C turn D exchange

Câu 10: It was clear that the young couple were _ of taking charge of the restaurant

A able B reliable C capable D

responsible

Câu 11: Who is the _ of this company?

A top B head C leader D minister

Câu 12: Peter painted the room black It looks dark and dreary He _ chosen a different color

A had to B should have C must have D could have been Câu 13: Daisy’s marriage has been arranged by her family She is marrying a man _

A she hardly knows him B whom she hardly know C she hardly knows D that she hardly know

Câu 14: That book is by a famous anthropologist It’s about the people in Samoa _ for two years A that she lived B that she lived among them

C among whom she lived D where she lived among them Câu 15: Instead of _ about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent

A exciting B being excited C to excite D to be excited Câu 16: She nearly lost her own life _ attempting to save the child from drowning

A at B with C in D for

Câu 17: If I could speak Spanish, I _ next year studying in Mexico

A will spend B had spent C would spend D would have spent Câu 18: There are several means of mass communication The newspaper is one Television is _

A another B other C the another D the other Câu 19: Tom: “Thank you for your help.” Mary: “ _.”

A With all my heart B Never mind me C It’s my pleasure D Wish you Câu 20: We _ won the game if we’d had a few more minutes

A have B will C had D could have

Câu 21: The police are _ an incident which took place this afternoon

A inspecting B searching C looking out D investigating

A fails B lacks C misses D wants Câu 23: Someone wants to _ a good hotel

A introduce B direct C recommend D tell Câu 24: We’ll play tennis and _ we’ll have lunch

A after B then C so D

immediately

Câu 25: John never comes to class on time and _

A neither does Peter B so does Peter C so doesn’t Peter D neither doesn’t Peter III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 26: Although it was raining heavily, _

A he went out without a raincoat B but he went out without a raincoat C so he went out without a raincoat D however he went out without a raincoat Câu 27: The cost of living in Alaska is extremely high, _

A as the price of petrol there is surprisingly low B whereas Eskimos live in ice houses called igloos C dues to the fact that only about 500,000 people live there

D because nearly everything has to be imported

Câu 28: _, the owner and the buyer finally agreed on a price for the house

A They had been bargaining for several weeks B After bargaining for several weeks C After several weeks they began bargaining D As if bargaining for several weeks Câu 29: Tom’s score on the test is the highest in the class _

A He should study hard last night B he might have studied hard last night C he must have studied hard last night D he must had to study hard last night Câu 30: The problem facing most tourists is _ among so many possibilities

A what they should see B should they see what C what should they see D they should see what

IV Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 31: It’s a pity that you didn’t tell us about this

A I wish you told us about this B I wish you would tell us about this C I wish you had told us about this D I wish you have told us about this

Câu 32: My brother and I went to that school

A I went to that school and my brother, too B I went to that school and so my brother did C I went to that school and so did my brother D I went to that school and so my brother did, too Câu 33: Be he rich or poor, she will marry him

A She doesn’t want to marry him because he is poor B She wants to marry him if he is rich

C She will marry him whether he is rich or poor D She will marry him however poor he may be Câu 34: When I met my long-lost brother, I was at a loss for words

A When the speaker met his brother, he was puzzled about what to say B When the speaker met his brother, he had much to say

C When the speaker met his brother, he refused to say anything D When the speaker met his brother, he had nothing pleasant to say Câu 35: Donald could not help weeping when he heard the bad news

A Donald could not stop himself from weeping at the bad news B Donald could not allow himself to weep at the bad news C Donald could not help himself and so he wept

D Donald could not help himself because he was weeping

V Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 37: She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole A B C D

Câu 38: I’d prefer to it on myself, because other people make me nervous A B C D

Câu 39: Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant? A B C D

Câu 40: There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy A B C D

VI Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission (emit –v- nhả, thải) option presently available Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment (phân hạng) of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by freeway today

Câu 41: The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT

A vans B trains C planes D trolleys Câu 42: The author’s purpose in the passage is to

A criticize conventional vehicles B support the invention of electric cars

C narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles D describe the possibilities for transportation in the future

Câu 43: The passage would most likely be followed by details about

A automated freeways B pollution restrictions in the future C the neighborhood of the future D electric shuttle buses

Câu 44: The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A long-range B inexpensive C concentrated D squared Câu 45: In the second paragraph, the author implies that

A a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed B everyday life will stay much the same in the future

C a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation D electric vehicles are not practical for the future

Câu 46: According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be

A more convenient than they are today B equipped with charging devices C much larger than they are today D as common as today’s gas stations Câu 47: The word “charging” in this passage refers to

A electricity B credit cards C aggression D lightning Câu 48: The word “foresee” in this passage could best be replaced with

Câu 49: The word “commuters” in paragraph refers to

A daily travelers B visitors C cab drivers D shoppers Câu 50: The word “hybrid” is closest in meaning to

A combination B hazardous C futuristic D automated

VII Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

A pilot cannot fly by sight alone In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating (định vị) Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving The basic principle of radar is exemplified (minh họa) by what happens when one shouts in a cave The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging” Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms

Câu 51: What is the main topic of this passage?

A The nature of radar B History of radar C Alternatives to radar D Types of ranging Câu 52: According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects?

A Shape B Size C Speed D Weight Câu 53: The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _

A “specified” B “resembled” C “illustrated” D “justified” Câu 54: The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _

A “exclaims” B “yells” C “shoots” D “whispers” Câu 55: Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage?

A argumentative B explanatory C humorous D imaginative Câu 56: According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by

A the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object B the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set

C the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object D the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set Câu 57: Which type of waves does radar use?

A tidal B sound C heat D radio

Câu 58: The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _

A sending B searching for C ranging D repairing Câu 59: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?

A A history of flying B Other uses of radar C The technology used by pilots D Uses of some technology

Câu 60: What might be inferred about radar?

A It takes the place of a radio B It has improved navigational safety C It was developed from a study of sound waves D It gave birth to the invention of the airplane VIII Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

and evening classes allow you to learn (68) _ you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (69) _ possibility This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (70) _ practical work experience

Câu 61: A after B later C then D past

Câu 62: A school B class C course D term Câu 63: A worth B necessary C important D useful

Câu 64: A between B among C with D through Câu 65: A notes B papers C arts D skills

Câu 66: A straight B just C direct D rather

Câu 67: A make B help C let D give

Câu 68: A where B while C when D what

Câu 69: A also B again C another D always Câu 70: A getting B making C taking D doing

IX Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

The tourist industry is (71) _ to be the largest industry Before 1950 one million people traveled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (72) _ to 400 million every year (73) _ large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (74) _ old tins, tents, and food that have been (75) _ But at a time when we have (76) _ freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (77) _causing problems by spoiling the countryside Now there is a new holiday (78) _called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth" It tells you (79) _you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right questions (80) _you go on holiday

Câu 71: A regarded B considered C seen D figured Câu 72: A had risen B rose C has risen D were rising

Câu 73: A The B Those C These D Such

Câu 74: A by B with C under D beneath Câu 75: A disposed B littered C thrown away D launched Câu 76: A greater B bigger C larger D better

Câu 77: A apart from B instead of C without D hardly Câu 78: A guidance B guide C direction D instruction

Câu 79: A where B what C when D how

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-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 16 - Năm 2011

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I Choose one word whose stress pattern is different Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 1: A possible B permission C imagine D enormous Câu 2: A disappearance B expectation C intensity D scientific Câu 3: A originally B mysteriously C elaborately D necessarily Câu 4: A behind B under C above D toward Câu 5: A discover B activate C terrify D normally

II Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 6: She had changed so much that _ anyone recognized her

A almost B not C nearly D hardly Câu 7: Would you like a beer? – Not while I’m _

A in the act B in order C on duty D under control Câu 8: Their house is _ near the Cathedral

A somewhere B anywhere C anyplace D whereabouts Câu 9: I’m sorry I _ your party I was away at the time

A lost B failed C passed D missed Câu 10: Your room is a mess! _ it up at once

A Arrange B Make C Tidy D Do Câu 11: She loves London, _ in the spring

A specially B especially C most D mostly Câu 12: The football team won partly because they had been well trained by their _

A teacher B coach C director D instructor Câu 13: Everyone _ Tom was invited to the party

A as B from C but D for

Câu 14: Many scientists are sure there is _ on other planets

A people B creature C life D existence Câu 15: If you _ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now

A listen B had listened C will listen D listened Câu 16: I don’t think he will ever get _ the shock of his father’s death

A by B off C over D through

Câu 17: We have decided to _ the money for the local secondary school A beg B collect C raise D rise Câu 18: Have a good flight and remember to give me a _ as soon as you arrive

A ring B call C touch D phone

Câu 19: He was _ speaker

A so a good B how good a C so good a D what a good Câu 20: The cost of the material is _ in the bill for the work

A includes B include C including D included Câu 21: She didn’t get _ well with her boss, so she left the company

A at B through C up D on

Câu 22: Max is not a(n) _ drinker but he likes a glass of wine occasionally A addict B heavy C drunk D obsessed Câu 23: I’d rather you _ smoke in here

A don’t B shouldn’t C didn’t D not Câu 24: Don’t phone me between 8.00 and 9.00 I shall _ then

Câu 25: The flat is decorated in a _ combination of colors

A tasteful B sweet C delicious D tasty

III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 26: In Africa, summer starts in the middle of December, _

A while in Europe, the season begins in mid-June B when vast stretches of land were covered with snow C but they’re going to change this system to be like the rest of the world

D however the inhabitants don’t have much opportunity to take advantage of this Câu 27: _, but I’d guess he must be about sixty

A I’ll phone the company to ask about the price B I don’t remember how much it costs C Frank was horrified to see he was only eight kilos D I don’t know exactly how old his father is

Câu 28: _, which has a wonderful view of the harbour

A They serve specialties of Turkish cuisine B Whenever I’m free, I climb up Shooter Hill C I’ll show you how to drive it on our way home D Jason has lived in the same house for 10 years Câu 29: The world’s highest peak, _, is in the Himalayas

A being Mount Everest B it is Mount Everest C Mount Everest D this is Mount Everest

Câu 30: _, Barbara was appointed to district manager

A how remarkable it seems B how seems it remarkable C how it seems remarkable D how it remarkable seems

IV Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 31: Christine suggested getting a new lock for the front door

A Christine suggested to get a new lock for the front door B It’s necessary for Christine to have a new lock

C Christine said, “Why don’t you get a new front door lock?” D Christine to have a new lock Câu 32: This is the first time I have lived in a city with a high crime rate

A I am very afraid to living in a city with a high crime rate B I am very afraid of living in a city with a high crime rate

C I am not used to living in a city with a high crime rate D I don’t like to live in such a high crime rate Câu 33: “John shouldn’t have behaved so badly,” said Janet

A Janet doesn’t like John’s behaviour B Janet dislikes John C Janet objected to John’s bad behaviour D Janet was angry with John Câu 34: I was astonished that she didn’t pass her exam

A That she failed in her exam astonished me B I was astonished that her exam is not over C I was astonished that she did pass her exam D She didn’t pass her exam, which astonished her Câu 35: No sooner had they found her number than they called her

A They called her as soon as they found her number B They found her number sooner or later C They called her number sooner or later D They found her number as soon as they called her V Choose from the four underlined parts of each sentence (marked A, B, C, and D) one that needs correcting Identify tour answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Câu 36: When there are low sales, companies often decide developing new products A B C D Câu 37: Can you please not talk so aloud because I can assure you I’m not really deaf?

A B C D

Câu 38: A police car arrived and an angry-looking police officer got off the car and came up to me A B C D

Câu 39: I would rather not discuss the matter now but I’ll say about it later A B C D

A B C D

VI Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

Smallpox (đậu mùa) was the first widespread disease to be eliminated by human intervention (can thiệp) In May, 1966, the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations was authorized to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox The goal was to eliminate the disease in one decade At the time, the disease posed a serious threat to people in more than thirty nations Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated but eleven years after the initial organization of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations but also to isolate patients with active smallpox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human transmission Rewards for reporting smallpox assisted in motivating removed from contact with others and treated At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated By April of 1978 WHO officials announced that they had isolated the last known case of the disease but health workers continued to search for new cases for additional years to be completely sure In May, 1980, a formal statement was made to the global community Today smallpox is no longer a threat to humanity Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide

Câu 41: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A The World Health Organization B Smallpox Vaccinations C The Eradication of Smallpox D Infectious Disease Câu 42: The word “threat” in line could best be replaced by

A debate B humiliation C bother D risk Câu 43: What was the goal of the campaign against smallpox?

A to eliminate smallpox worldwide in ten years B to decrease the spread of smallpox worldwide

C to provide mass vaccinations against smallpox worldwide

D to initiate worldwide projects for smallpox, malaria and yellow fever at the same time Câu 44: According to the passage, what was the strategy used to eliminate the spread of smallpox?

A Vaccinations of entire villages B Treatments of individual victims C Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations D Extensive reporting of outbreak Câu 45: The word “isolated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to

A separated B restored C attended D located Câu 46: How was the public motivated to help health workers?

A By educating them B By rewarding them for reporting cases C By isolating them from others D By giving them vaccination

Câu 47: The word “they” in paragraph refers to

A officials B health workers C victims D cases Câu 48: Which statement does not refer to smallpox?

A People are no longer vaccinated for it B It was a serious threat

C Previous projects had failed D WHO mounted a worldwide campaign to eradicate the disease

Câu 49: It can be inferred that

A no new cases of smallpox have been reported this year B malaria and yellow fever have been eliminated

C smallpox victims no longer die when they contact the disease D smallpox is not transmitted from one person to another

Câu 50: When was the formal announcement made that smallpox had been eradicated?

A 1980 B 1966 C 1978 D 1976

VII Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding (nổi bật) contributions designated (ghi rõ) in Nobel’s will, including chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing a qualified authority in the filed of competition Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute (viện Sac-lơ); in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointed by Norway’s parliament The prizes are usually in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating (thực thi), an appropriate tribute Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars

Câu 51: What does this passage mainly discuss?

A The Nobel prizes B Alfred Bernhard Nobel C Swedish philanthropy D Great contributions to mankind Câu 52: Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard Nobel?

A He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy B He is now living in Sweden

C He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes D He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients Câu 53: How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?

A Five times a year B Once every two years C Once a year D Twice a year

Câu 54: The word “outstanding” in line most closely means _

A recent B exceptional C unusual D

established

Câu 55: The word “will” in line could best be replaced by _

A Nobel’s wishes B a legal document C a future intention D a free choice Câu 56: A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _

A an author who wrote a novel B a doctor who discovered a vaccine C a diplomat who negotiated a peace D a composer who wrote a symphony Câu 57: The word “one” in paragraph refers to _

A tribute B anniversary C candidate D prize Câu 58: The word “appropriate” in the passage most closely means _

A prestigious B suitable C customary D transitory Câu 59: Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?

A The King of Sweden B The Nobel Foundation

C The Central Bank of Sweden D Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes Câu 60: Why are the awards presented on December 10?

A It is a tribute to the King of Sweden B Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day C That date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will D The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust

VIII Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

30,000 to 50,000 Americans each year (69) _ 1960, the use of the vaccine has reduced the number of new polio cases to about 3,000 a year In 1900, most Americans did not live (70) the age of 47 Today, Americans live an average of more than 70 years, in great part because of the use of modern drugs

Câu 61: A medicine B medical C health D medic Câu 62: A solve B settle C treat D ruin Câu 63: A germ-killing B helping C saving D rescuing Câu 64: A AIDS B measles (sởi, lợn gạo) C influenza (cúm) D hiccups (nấc) Câu 65: A would have B have C did D has Câu 66: A otherwise B even C also D only

Câu 67: A to B until C onto D upon

Câu 68: A end B death C ruin D

termination

Câu 69: A About B To C By D Prior

Câu 70: A past B passing C well D through

IX Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (71) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (72) _ When there is a language (73) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (74) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (75) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language (76) _ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod (77) approval, while shaking the head (78) a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (79) in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people (80) _ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings

Câu 71: A usage B use C employment D utility Câu 72: A speech B address C utterance D claims Câu 73:A separation B obstacles C divisions D barrier Câu 74: A point B stand C imply D signify Câu 75: A refer B rotate C resort D revolve Câu 76: A transmits B progresses C remits D emits Câu 77: A registers B signs C signifies D presents Câu 78: A predicates B indicates C abdicates D implicates Câu 79: A traced B trailed C explored D found Câu 80: A While B As C Because D Until

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-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 17 - Năm 2011

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-Chọn từ mà phân gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với từ cịn lại nhóm

1 A manage B sat C add D black

2 A burn B turn C curl D during

3 A bed B get C decide D setting Chọn từ mà có vị trí trọng âm nhấn khác với từ lại nhóm A occupy B reside C inhabit D alive A abundance B logical C extensive D emotion

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau Would you like to have lunch now, or would you prefer _

A waiting B waited C wait D to wait I don't know what's with me today I keep breaking things

A wrongly B wrong C problem D trouble They went to a restaurant _ Five Star last night

A called B calling C calls D caller You have _ him He meant something else

A understood B misunderstood C mislead D misled 10 I'd like to have _ his face when he opened the letter

A been seeing B saw C seen D see 11 What's a _ date for the next general election in Vietnam?

A like B likely C unlikely D likelihood 12 Look here! What you _ you are doing with my camera?

A think B know C say D promise 13 We need to think of _ our products to meet the need of potential customers

A diversify B diversification C diversifying D diverse 14 I usually spend Saturday evening _ Premier League on TV

A to watch B watch C watching D watched 15 I wonder if we need _ sleeping bags

A to take B taking C take D will take 16 We needn't _ a table The restaurant won't be full this evening

A booked B to book C booking D book 17 Please open the door I can’t stand the _ inside

A hot B heat C heating D heated

18 We missed the train and had to wait twenty minutes for the _ one

A next B follow C second D other 19 After the storm they have _ the road for repair

A closed B shut C opened D reserved 20 I couldn't forget my _ on the first day at school

A anxious B anxiety C anxiously D anxiousness 21 There are too motorbikes in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh

A much B few C many D lots

22 The house _ I'm living was built in 1890

A where B in which C which D in where 23 Many people _ rather have a dog than a goldfish

A would B will C should D could 24 What are you going to have _ dinner this morning? "Bread and butter"

A at B for C in D during

25 I'm sorry but I didn't have _ to post the letter

26 He's so shy He hasn't spoken anything _ he came here

A since B for C when D while

27 Please stay here and instruct me _ to use the micro-soft of the computer

A what B which C how D when

28 _ of the couple is capable of looking after the dog

A Neither B Either C No D Not 29 Shall we meet tomorrow _ half past ten _ the morning?

A on/in B at/on C on/at D at/in 30 We were on the way to the cinema when it began to rain _

A greatly B heavily C severely D very big Xác định từ/ cụm từ gạch có đánh dấu A, B, C, D cần sửa để câu trở nên 31 A girl said that she liked the book, but others hated it

A A B the C others D it

32 A car can be absolutely useful when you are in a hurry

A absolutely B useful C in D hurry

33 According to Alan’s opinion, the forests should be left alone

A to B opinion C forests D alone

34 There are so many good shops that it is easiest for people to buy what they want

A many B it C easies D what

35 By acting insane, he managed to escape the death penalty

A insane B managed C escape D penalty 36 Many roads have been built therefore it is much easier to travel to the countryside

A built B therefore C easier D the countryside 37 This report looks at teaching aids and how it helps teachers

A at B aids C it D teachers

38 The Japanese couple at the back of the coach was obviously newly-weds

A couple B back C was D newly-weds

39 Some countries not have enough skilled workers, which cause serious problems

A have B skilled C which D cause

40 Among her achievements are winning a medal in the last Olympics

A Among B are C winning D the

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau 41 The police wanted to know _

A what was into the parcel B that was in the parcel C what was in the parcel D that in the parcel was 42 _ but he also wants to marry her

A Not only he loves her, C Not he only loves her, B He not only loves her, D Not only does he love her, 43 _, I have continued to work on my thesis

A although all these problems C Despite all these problems B In spite of there are problems D even though there are problems 44 She never ate or slept properly _

A after her husband dies B at her husband’s death C when her husband died D after her husband died 45 I didn’t know that _

A you appealed to classical music C you appeal by classical music B classical music appealed to you D did you appeal to classical music

46 _ if you could come to the party

A I would appreciate B I will thank C I would appreciate it D I should thank you 47 It was very late _

A to say that I am lazy B of saying that I am lazy C when saying that I am lazy D that am I lazy 49 I asked him how far _

A was it to the nearest bank C it was to the nearest bank B was to the nearest bank D to the nearest bank was

50 I don’t understand _

A how she could treat him bad C how he could treat so badly B when she could treat him badly D how she could treat him so badly

Chọn từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để điền vào số khoảng trống đoạn văn

Earlier this morning when some classmates and I were (51) _ basketball in the park near our school, it suddenly began to rain (52) _ We immediately grabbed our basketball and ran for (53) _ At first we stood together under a tree (54) _ then it began to thunder Peter told us that it was (55) _ to stay under a tree in a rainstorm, (56) _ when there is lighting, so we ran to a (57) _ store to wait (58) _ the rain stopped From (59) _ we were standing, we could see that the (60) _ was empty Before the rain had started, there had been people everywhere but now (61) _ was playing basketball or football or doing (62) _ or sitting on the park (63) _ reading the morning papers or chatting with their friends We stood in the (64) _ of the store for nearly twenty minutes (65) _ the rain finally stopped and the sun came (66) _ again from behind the (67) _ Within a few minutes the park was (68) _ of people again but now the (69) _ was cooler and big (70) _ of rainwater could be seen everywhere 51 A hitting B kicking C playing D throwing

52 A greatly B heavily C severely D very big 53 A shelter B protection C hiding D avoiding rain

54 A and B so C but D yet

55 A danger B in danger C a danger D dangerous 56 A specially B especially C mostly D chiefly 57 A near B nearby C neighborhood D close

58 A for B until C when D as

59 A here B where C there D place

60 A park B place C rain D shelter

61 A nobody B none C no people D somebody 62 A exercise B nothing C breathing D jogging 63 A chairs B sofas C stools D benches

64 A doorway B door C gate D

window

65 A while B before C then D as

66 A back B up C out D down

67 A rain B wind C clouds D rainbow

68 A filled B full C crowded D plenty

69 A sun B air C trees D park

70 A ponds B puddles C reservoirs D springs

Đọc kĩ đoạn văn chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

If nobody in the United Kingdom smoked, what would happen to your pocket book? Everyone in the UK would be richer The diseases connected to smoking are a big problem Doctors think that the annual medical cost for lung cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses connected to smoking is between 12 and 35 million pounds And smoking cost society money in other ways between 27 and 61 billions pounds are spent each year:

1 on sick days ( when people don't go to work)

This money counts the wages from people who die of cancer at young age and stop paying taxes This does not count fire started by cigarettes, which kill fifteen hundreds people yearly and injure another four thousand Smoking cost every man, woman and child in the UK from one hundred and ten to two hundred and fifty pounds each year in the lost work and wages When you add another fifty to one hundred and fifty pounds yearly in insurance cost, that comes to from one hundred and sixty to four hundred and ten pounds If everyone stopped smoking a family of four could have up to one thousand six hundred and forty pounds a year or more Of course smoking is not going to stop overnight And NOT smoking will also cause problems, because people who don't smoke will live longer, and so they will take money from the government when they are old But they will also work for more years and pay more taxes In the end , the value of a non-smoking nation is not in pounds The good health of the people is the true value for us all

71 If everyone stopped smoking, all United Kingdom _

A would have more money B would have less money C would live longer D would have no more problems 72 Every year companies lose _ because of the disease connected to smoking A sick days B wages C work D time 73 If everyone stopped smoking, a family of four could have _ more each year A from 110 pounds to 260 pounds B from 160 pounds to 410 pounds C from 1,340 pounds to 1,430 pounds D 1,640 pounds

74 The true value for the UK of not smoking is _

A more working people B more taxes C good health D more money 75 This text is about _

A taxes which are not paid by smokers B diseases that smokers get

C how much smoking cost UK D how much the UK get if everyone stopped smoking Đọc kĩ đoạn văn chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

Telling the Whole Food Truth As a teacher of whole-food vegetarian cookery, I feel a certain sympathy with the ‘Men for Meat’ group There is both confusion and just plain, unappetizing cooking in this area, when a whole-food/ vegetable diet should and can be highly nutritious and utterly delicious

The words ‘whole-food’ and ‘vegetarian’ are not synonymous: vegetarians not eat any ‘fish, flesh or fowl’ Most eat dairy products Those who don’t are called vegans I tell students not to turn vegetarian until they have become knowledgeable about nutrition, and especially about protein It’s very easy to become a sick vegetarian

And a whole-food diet just consists of eating the whole of food, with nothing added, and nothing taken away For example, you eat whole-wheat flour, not white flour, which has had had bleach added In all, no refined carbohydrates are eaten and very fatty and additive-laden foods are avoided and the stress is on fresh products of the best quality And that’s all – except you must then find recipes which are both healthy and delicious because you’ll have to cook it all yourself Very few ready-bought meals fulfill both requirements 76 ‘Men for Meat’ is a _

A cookery group B group of men C group of vegetarians D group that eat all kinds of food

77 The writer of this article feels a ‘certain sympathy’ for this group because _

A She is a vegetarian B They don’t know much about vegetarian cooking

C “whole food” and “vegetarian” are not the same D her students not eat meat 78 A whole food diet _

A has a lot of nutrition B is easy to eat C is added with flour D is often fresh 79 According to the writer, what is wrong with ready bought meals for vegetarians?

A They can’t be both healthy and delicious C They contain some additives B They can be cooked easily D They have best quality 80 What is NOT true about the writer?

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo

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-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 18 - Năm 2011

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-Chọn từ mà phân gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với từ cịn lại nhóm

1 A heat B bean C dead D gleam

2 A forks B tables C beds D windows

3 A handed B booked C translated D visited Chọn từ mà có vị trí trọng âm nhấn khác với từ cịn lại nhóm

4 A adore B romance C machine D thunder

5 A automatic B mechanical C consultancy D subsequently

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau We're going to the cinema tonight Would you like to _?

A, stay B be C come D watch

7 Someone left _ umbrella behind yesterday

A his B her C my D their

8 There must be a(n) _ window somewhere - I can feel cold air coming in

A opened B open C closed D close The teacher tried to explain the point with great _

A clear B clearness C clarity D clearly 10 You can never that Never think of the _

A possible B impossible C impossibility D possibility 11 I don't believe she's at home But I'll go and _

A see B seeing C look D looking

12 Part of the _ is that I can't remember where I park the car

A problem B problems C trouble D question 13 There's a _ new restaurant on Le Lai Street Shall we go there for lunch?

A terrible B terribly C terrific D terrifically 14 Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on state home _

A owner B ownership C owning D own 15 Tom promised to buy be a computer, and he will _ as soon as possible

A one B it C so D this

16 I think you ought to go and _ a dentist

A see B talk C speak D visit

17 You'd better _ on some warm clothes It's very cold outside

A dress B put C wear D make

18 The meat looked very _ to the dogs

A invited B invitingly C inviting D invitating 19 She is _ the bus to work tomorrow morning

A taking B getting C going D moving 20 My cat was lying _ when Mr Pit's dog attacked her

A quiet B quietness C quietly D quickly 21 Tom said he would be back soon, but it has been three hours _ he left

A since B for C ago D earlier

22 The policemen _ whom the old lady is reporting are in a hurry

A to B with C about D on

23 I'm going to the library after school, _ you want to come with me?

A would B C will D have

24 It's no good trying to ring Julia She has gone away _ the weekend

A at B on C for D this

A about B on C like D hard 26 Yesterday, a friend and I went to a restaurant _ lunch

A for B with C eat D have

27 I have slept on every bed in this house and I don't like _ of them

A a B one C some D any

28 They visit China every year and buy a _ of tea

A lot B lots C great D many

29 She _ the car to work tomorrow morning

A is driving B shall drive C will be driving D drive 30 Every one of us not want to visit him in the hospital

A B does C doing D done

Xác định từ/ cụm từ gạch đánh dấu A, B, C, D cần sửa để câu trở nên 31 The medical team has been sent with the aim to train local staff

A medical B has C with D train

32 The amount of money they took from the gamblers were very little

A amount B took C were D little

33 Taboos abound during Luna New Year – no crying, quarrelling and accidents

A Taboos B during C no D and

34 A part from the fish market, there are another developments being planned for the area A from B there C another D planned 35 Making punishments more severe doesn’t appear that it makes any difference

A punishments B severe C that it makes D difference 36 There is little chance to see her again before she leaves for Moscow

A is B to see C before D for

37 Suddenly, I heard a terrible noise, as a bomb exploding

A Suddenly B terrible C as D exploding 38 The accident ruined our holiday, as well as cost us a lot of money

A The B ruined C well D cost

39 Our sales staff will be pleased to assist you to make the right choice

A sales B pleased C to make D right 40 I complained the assistant that the machine had ruined my clothes

A complained B that C had D clothes

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau 41 _, we stayed at home

A Because the bad weather C Because of the bad weather B Because of the weather was bad D So was bad weather

42 I want to have their beds ready _

A before they arrive B before they will arrive C when they will arrive D after they arrived 43 _, a teacher has to have a lot of patience

A Besides to like children C Beside liking the children

B Besides liking the children D Beside to like the children 44 I think you _

A would better it again B had better it again C should better it again D would it again 45 It was such a boring film _

A so I fell asleep B so I fell asleep C that I felt asleep D that I fell asleep 46 _ , I am now in London

A As my postcard says C If you know from my postcard B You know from my postcard D As you know from my postcard 47 _ I will have to repeat the course

A which makes personal computers C making personal computers B that makes personal computers D to make personal computers 49 What they with the statistics _

A is not concerning me B did not concern me C does not concern me D concerns me not 50 No sooner _ than it started to rain

A did I go out B had I gone out C out was I D I had gone out

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để điền vào số khoảng trống đoạn hội thoại sau

Mabel : Hello, Jessica (51) nice it is to see you! (52) in and take a (53) _. 

Jessica : Hello, Mabel I was just in the (54) _ and decided to (55) in to see (56) you were Mabel : I’m glad you came It’s terribly hot today, (57) _?

Jessica : Yes, it’s at (58) 33 degrees outside but it’s nice and cool (59) _

Mabel : Yes, this air-conditioning feels wonderful, (60) _? That’s (61) _ I like to stay at home (62) _ hot days I imagine that you’re very thirsty, (63) ? Let’s have a nice (64) glass of lemonade, (65) _?

Jessica : Yes, (66) _like that (67) _quenches one’s thirst better than lemonade, (68) _? Mabel : Here’s your lemonade, Jessica There’s (69) _more in the pitcher on the table Help (70) _

51 A How B So C What D Why

52 A Pass B Come C Enter D Drop

53 A seat B sit C breath D glass

54 A place B nearby C neighborhood D surroundings

55 A pop B go C pass D visit

56 A what B if C why D how

57 A is B is not it C isn’t D isn’t it not 58 A less B least C temperature D minimum

59 A here B there C where D in

60 A is it B does it C doesn’t it D isn’t it 61 A because B therefore C why D since

62 A In B on C at D for

63 A aren’t you B don’t C isn’t it D doesn’t it

64 A cool B cold C hot D icy

65 A don’t we B shall we C isn’t D won’t we

66 A I B I’ll C I’d D I’m

67 A none B nothing C anything D no drinks 68 A doesn’t it B is it C isn’t it D does it

69 A lot B great C plenty D big

70 A to it B my hand C yourself D your own

Đọc kĩ thư chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

Dear Nam,

How are you? I am still working on the farm, but unfortunately I am going to leave here at the end of winter Let me tell you why We had a terrible time a month ago Thousands of insects came and ate many of the crops in the fields The farmer is very worried because he thinks the insects will come again and destroy all the crops He became so worried that he sold the farm last week, and that is why I have to leave here Soon, I will have to look for another job Do you think you could help me find one? I like working on farms, so if you know anyone who needs a hard worker, please recommend me to them I know that you are very busy at the moment and that you don't have much free time But I really hope you can find time to help me I don't know what else to If I can't find a job, I'll have to go back home and stay with my parents I know they will be upset if I did that They are old and they don't have very much money They couldn't support me as well as themselves

71 At the end of the month, Thuy is going to _

A work on the farm B start a new job C leave the farm D buy a farm 72 What did the farmer last week?

A He destroyed his crops B He killed many insects C He sold his farm D He became very worried 73 At the money, Nam is _

A working on a farm B very busy C helping Thuy D living with her parents

74 If Thuy can't find a new job, she will go home and _

A support her parents B work on her parents' farm C live with her parents D make her parents rich 75 How does Thuy feel at the moment?

A Happy B Ill C Angry D Sad

Đọc kĩ đoạn văn chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

Many flats in Japan’s cities are very small This is because land in Japan is very expensive Because the land is expensive, people have to live in small flats People never wear shoes inside Japanese homes They always take off their shoes before they enter the house Then they put on slippers to walk around inside the house This helps to keep the inside of the house clean Most Japanese homes have a special type of room This room is used as a living room during the day At night, it can become a sleeping room for visitors In Japan, a lot of people now sleep in European style beds But some people also use a special kind of bed This is a soft mattress that is put on the floor In the morning, the bed is rolled up and put into a cupboard This gives more space in the room

76 Many Japanese homes are very small because _

A Japanese people are small B flats are very expensive C Japan is very expensive D the cities are very small

77 What Japanese people never wear in their house?

A coats B slippers C hats D shoes

78 In many Japanese homes, one type of room is both a living room and a _

A dining room B bath room C kitchen D bedroom 79 Japanese people _

A have lots of visitors B sleep a lot during the day C roll up their bed in the morning D sleep a lot during the night 80 Where people put mattress during the day?

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo

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-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 19 - Năm 2011

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-Chọn từ mà phân gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với từ cịn lại nhóm

1 A car B coach C century D cooperation A within B without C clothing D strengthen

3 A has B bag C dad D made

Chọn từ mà có vị trí trọng âm nhấn khác với từ cịn lại nhóm

4 A hostile B again C repeat D agree A understanding B incidence C obviously D irritating

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau I was wearing dark glasses because the sun was very

A strengthening B strength C strongly D strong The postman comes every month to collect the telephone

A paper B bill C note D receipt

8 I’m afraid this ring is even though it looks new

A worthy B worth C worthless D worthless Would you like to have diner now, or would you prefer

A waiting B waited C wait D to wait

10 We need a long plan to young footballers for the future

A training B train C teaching D teach 11 We must be on time because the plane will not

A wait B stand C leave D move

12 Who are the of this project?

A benefits B benefiting C beneficiaries D beneficial 13 Please tell me the to the city centre

A way B ways C away D road

14 This house was twenty years ago

A build B built C building D builds

15 I was to work when it rained

A go B going C went D gone

16 We need to our plan before sending it to the Prime Minister

A final B finally C finalize D finalization 17 My boss said that he liked tennis

A play B playing C played D plays 18 I never up after seven in the morning

A go B get C getting D stay

19 They are too to tell their teachers of the mistakes

A shameful B shameless C ashamed D shame 20 Do you want tea coffee?

A but B or C with D and

21 He then retired himself his career in UK and devoted himself to royal duties A out of B away from C from D with 22 I think it's quite unnatural a man can lift a lorry

A so B as C when D that

23 Unemployment is a serous problem many countries in the world

A in B for C with D of

24 I can't hear what you are saying Could you louder, please?

A say B tell C shout D speak

25 You don't want another ice-cream, ?

26 I'm very poor, I haven't money left now

A any B none C some D no

27 don't like English

A Some student B Some of students C Some of the student D Some of the students

28 The bees come out of the hive since six o'clock

A won't B hasn't C didn't D haven't 29 Not only my son but also I tired from walking so far

A is B are C am D were

30 Life without would be dull

A a laughter B an laughter C the laughter D laughter Xác định từ/ cụm từ gạch đánh dấu A, B, C, D cần sửa để câu trở nên

31 The referee has been charged with an unprofessional conduct in many games

A has B charged C an D conduct

32 He does not wish to be associated to any political party

A wish B be C to D political

33 Most of the people who attended at the book exhibition were teachers

A Most B who C at D were

34 The reason I didn’t take the exam was because I didn’t think I would pass

A reason B take C because D would

35 Society is no longer prepared to tolerate such a violent behaviour

A Society B longer C such a D behaviour 36 Beside wasting my time, she was also rather rude to many of my friends

A Beside B time C rather D many

37 I like to a bit housework while the children are at school

A to B a bit C while D at

38 Unfortunately, I didn’t have the opportunity for saying goodbye to her

A Unfortunately B the C for saying D to 39 James was very busy in preparing for his trip to London

A very B in C for D trip

40 I asked the salesman if I could change the faulty radio with another one

A the B if C with D another

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau 41 Since we were late,

A so we decided to go by taxi C we decided to go by taxi B that we decided to go by taxi D a taxi came to us

42 , but they are also cheaper

A Not only computers are faster today, C Not only faster computers today B Computers are not faster today, D Not only are computers faster today 43 I enjoy jogging and

A I enjoy playing the piano B playing the piano C I play the piano D play the piano 44 My friends had been to London before,

A but I didn’t B but I hadn’t C and I hadn’t D and I didn’t 45 I gave him a couple of dollars,

A which were enough for a meal C which a meal was enough B that were enough for a meal D which was enough for a meal 46 My teachers used to criticize me

A that I didn’t work hard C for not working hardly B which I didn’t work hard D for not working hard 47 I’m sorry

48 Only if you promise to repay me,

A I will lend you some more B Do I lend you some more C will I lend you some more D more will I lend you 49 My father told me

A to go to bed early B doing to bed early C you go to bed early D you should go bed early

50 The news may no be true

A when the prisoner will be release C about the prisoner release B that the prisoner will be released D of release the prisoner

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để điền vào số khoảng trống đoạn văn sau

Jennifer (51) goes to the library (52) fact, she has only (53) in a library twice in her (54) life and yesterday was (55) second time She wouldn’t have gone yesterday (56) but her friend Jane asked her (57) her to find (58) books about the pyramids The library was (59) when Jane and Jennifer got (60) after school While Jennifer was looking for books for Jane she came (61) some books on dressmaking and drawing She found them so (62) that she decided to (63) them from the library and (64) them home to read Although she tried (65) , Jennifer didn’t find (66) books on the pyramids for her friend Jane (67) , she did discover that there are many books in the library that are (68) reading and you can be (69) that she’ll visit the library more (70) in the future

51 A often B never C always D rarely

52 A For B By C With D In

53 A going B seen C been D entered

54 A total B whole C all D entirely

55 A a B the C for D in

56 A too B also C neither D either

57 A to help B for help C helped D help

58 A any B A number C few D some

59 A congested B crowded C full house D busy

60 A it B there C to there D at it

61 A over B by C across D up

62 A interesting B interested C interest D much interest

63 A borrow B lend C bring D keep

64 A take B keep C ask D order

65 A the most B her best C completely D all her heart

66 A some B few C plenty D any

67 A Therefore B However C Also D Despite

68 A good B worth C best D better

69 A sure B doubtless C definite D aware

70 A usual B often C than D always

Đọc kĩ đoạn văn chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

different subspecies that is found anywhere else in the world Tragically, however, there may not be enough time for scientists to find the answer to this questions, because the dolphins are in very great danger or becoming extinct The main threat comes from the largest construction project in Hong Kong's history - the new airport on Chek Lap Kok Island off Lantau The building work here involves massive use of explosives, and huge areas of the sea are being turned into land Obviously, the destruction of this areas is having a terrible effect on sea life In addition, matters are made worse by the fact that the waters in the areas are also terribly polluted

71 The Chinese White Dolphin was discovered

A in 1972 B in Hong Kong C in China D on Lantau Island 72 Chinese White Dolphins now mainly live

A at Ocean Park B in China C near Lantau D in Australia 73 The word "subspecies" in the passage describes a member of an animal group that is A a similar shape, size and colour to other types of animals

B a different shape, size and colour to other types of animals

C completely different from other members of the species D slightly different from other types of the species

74 Scientist are not sure if the dolphin is

A found in Australia and Indonesia C already extinct

B a subspecies unique to Kong Kong D a subject worth talking about 75 The building of the new airport is

A improving the quality of waters around Chek Lap island B the largest construction project in the world history

C having a very bad effect on the dolphins' habitat D destroying large parts of Chek Lap Kok Island Đọc kĩ đoạn văn chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

Have you ever shouted inside a large empty building? If so, you may have heard your voice come back to you The sound of your voice hits the walls and bounces back What you hear is the echo of your voice You hear echo after you have shouted This is because it takes time for the sound to travel to the walls and back to your ear again Sound travels very fast, even faster than a speeding aero plane In a thunderstorm, you see lightning first Then a few seconds later, you hear the thunder You can tell how near or how far the storm is by the length of time it takes for you to hear the thunder If you hear it very soon after you see the lightning, the storm is very close Many animals you their eyes to find their way However, some animals such as bats, cannot see very well Their ears are much better than their eyes, so they use their hearing to find their way Since insect-eating bats are almost blind, they send out high sounds as they fly These sounds bounce off anything in the bat's way The bat's ears then pick up the echo The echo tells the bat the safest direction to fly in The echoes also bounce off insects in the air, so the bat knows where to find its food

76 An echo is _

A sound that large buildings make B time that sound takes to travel C sound sent back from a surface D sound of a person's voice 77 During a thunderstorm, we _

A see the thunder first B hear the lightning first C see the lightning first D hear the thunder first 78 It takes time for the sound of thunder to travel to our _

A ears B eyes C nose D mouth

79 Bats use echoes to _

A make hunting sounds B find their way C kill other animals D find safe insect 80 Sounds from bats _

A help bats to reach insects C kill other insects

Bộ giáo dục đào tạo

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-đề kiểm tra khảo sát Chất lợng đề số 20 - Năm 2011

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-Chọn từ số A, B, C, D có phần gạch có cách phát âm khác so với từ cịn lại nhóm

1 A timid B tidy C timer D kite

2 A trousers B route C shout D amount A whisper B waste C husband D inspiration

Chọn từ số A, B, C, D từ cho có vị trí trọng âm khác so với từ cịn lại nhóm

4 A solution B visible C surrounding D arrival A enquiry B demanding C invasion D interview

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau Vietnam is one of the countries in the world

A poor B poorer C poorly D poverty We need to make sure that our waste will be _ and will not pollute the environment A harmful B harmed C harm D harmless “Please come in and down” the director said

A seat B sit C stay D go

9 My house is _ from my office

A near B nearly C further D far

10 Many people in my office _ work very late They often come at 8.30 am

A stop B C start D stay

11 I’m not _ with what you have done

A satisfy B satisfying C satisfactory D satisfied 12 In some places, people are not allowed to _ pets

A preserve B buy C keep D need

13 What you say when you are given a _ of sound advice?

A peace B piece C bit D little

14 It was still dark _ I couldn't see anything

A but B so C when D yet

15 More and more people got to the stadium and it began _ crowded

A getting B get C gets D to get

16 What's the _ with you? Have you got a tooth ache?

A matter B problem C question D wrong 17 I didn’t mean to hurt you The joke was really _

A unintended B intentionally C unintentionally D intensive 18 I had a _ in my back teeth and it hurt terribly

A cavity B cave C caving D caves

19 What you say when you don't _ a question during class

A listen B ask C hear D reply

20 The number of young criminals in increasing at an _ rate

A alarming B alarm C alarmed D alarmingly 21 What a busy day it's been, ?

A wasn't it B isn't it C hasn't it D doesn't it 22 Let's not go out to day, ?

A shall we B shan't we C will you D won't you 23 They try to be here before the class starts

A would have B should C ought D should have 24 Tim go fishing with his father when he was young

25 I could have told you the result if I _ it

A knew B know C has known D had known 26 The news _ bad last night

A were B was C has D have been

27 All the furniture in the house old-fashioned

A is B are C have D have been

28 _ people have never heard of Shakespeare

A Very few B Only few C Quite few D Just few 29 _ of the visitors were strangers to me

A Mostly B Almost C Most D The most 30 He will tell you the truth when he back

A will come B would come C comes D will have come

Xác định từ/ cụm từ gạch đánh dấu A, B, C, D cần sửa để câu trở nên 31 The squealing of the brakes is quite deafening and could be heard loudly

A The B is C could D loudly

32 There are machines, capable to produce more noise than people can tolerate

A capable B to produce C than D can 33 Full-time students are entitled to a 30% discounts on all clothings

A Full-time B are C on D clothings 34 As far as I concern, the cost of the repair is your responsibility

A far B concern C the D is

35 Until then, I had never considered to choose teaching as a career

A then B had C to choose D a

36 We will contact with you again as soon as the dates of the trip have been confirmed

A with B soon C the D have

37 We stressed the importance of a good cooperation between teachers and parents

A the B a C cooperation D and

38 We need to encourage them to relax, talk freely and to ask questions

A to encourage B to relax C freely D to ask 39 Many of us travel to countries where meals require the use of a fork and knife

A to B where C use D a fork and knife 40 The recent floods in our country have caused considerable damages to property

A floods B caused C damages D property

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu sau 41 They have demanded that all copies of the book

A to be destroyed B be destroyed C being destroyed D would be destroyed

42 If the doorbell rings,

A the dog barks B The dog is barking C the dog would bark D the dog barked 43 Whenever I start the motorbike,

A it will make funny noise B It would make funny noise C there will be a funny noise D it makes a funny noise 44 The book

A which is on the table is mine C that on the table is mine

B that is my is on the table D that is on the table is mine 45 There is no point He won’t go

A in asking him B to ask him C ask him D that we ask him 46 I would rather

47 It was such a difficult exam

A so I couldn’t finish B that I couldn’t finish it C that I couldn’t finish D so I could finish 48 Mary asked the stranger

A who was he B who he was C who are you D who you are

49 If Mary , she would not have been late for the class

A caught the bus B have caught the bus C would catch the bus D had caught the bus

40 she burst into tears

A When seeing her father, B On seeing her father, C When to see her father, D If seeing her father,

Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để điền vào số khoảng trống đoạn văn sau

Yesterday morning, we all (51) to the airport to see our Uncle Tom and his family (52) They (53) to Hong Kong (54) Canada to spend the summer with us and were (55) the nine-thirty (56) back to Canada (57) we got to the airport at eight o’clock, we found Uncle Tom, his family and about forty (58) and friends sitting in the (59) (60) talking to my cousins for quite some time, I asked my father (61) He said that it was already a quarter to nine and it was (62) that uncle Tom and his family’ flight hadn’t been (63) yet Then he told me to go to the information counter and ask (64) the reason was The young lady at the information counter told me that (65) would be a twenty-minute (66) in the flight’s (67) but there was nothing (68) about We were all (69) to hear that, especially uncle Tom since he had to be at work in Canada the (70) morning

51 A went B go C going D was going

52 A left B off C out D away

53 A were returning B return C had returned D would return

54 A to B from C out of D in

55 A taking B traveling C going D moving 56 A aero-plane B flight C journey D aircraft

57 A When B While C On D Since

58 A relations B relatives C relates D relationships 59 A sitting room B departure lounge C departure gate D leaving room

60 A on B as C after D while

61 A what time B the time C for time D a time 62 A wonderful B surprised C strange D unreasonable 63 A reported B recorded C shouted D announced

64 A why B what C how D for

65 A it B this C there D they

66 A slow B late C delay D cancel

67 A leave B take-off C go-up D flying off 68 A for worry B worry C to worry D worried 69 A released B comforted C relaxed D relieved

70 A last B previous C next D tomorrow

Đọc kĩ đoạn văn chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

companions They are a good size, since most cats and dogs are not so large that they are dangerous, and not so small that they are unnoticeable These qualities mean that dogs and cats can live quite comfortably with human They not disturb people's routines or change their way of life But there is another reason why these two animals are the most popular pets Most people need to feel loved and wanted, and cats and dogs make people feel wanted Cats and dogs need people as well They show this through the noises they make and they way they like being touched To someone who doesn't like animals, keeping a pet probably seems like a lot of trouble They need to be fed regularly and exercised, and they can be noisy and expensive But for pet owners, these disadvantages are not important, because of the friendship that pets offer Clearly, cats and dogs will continue to be the

most popular pets

71 People usually keep _

A thousands of pets B many types of animals C pets for company D special animals 72 One quality that cats and dogs have in common is that both _

A need to be kept in cages B are very clean animals C are active at night-time D like their owners

73 One reasons that cats and dogs are such popular pets is that they are _

A the right age B very physical C a dangerous size D the right size 74 People like living with dogs and cats because _

A pets and people like doing the same thing B they not disturb people

C people not disturb their pets' routines D neither needs to feel loved and wanted 75 Both people and animals _

A need to be loved and wanted C are a lot of trouble to keep B need owners to look after them D need to be exercised regularly

Đọc kĩ đoạn văn chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp số gợi ý A,B,C, D để hoàn tất số câu theo sau

There was a surprise victory at the World Championship yesterday British 400 meter runner Bob Smith won the title in the third fastest time ever The British champion, who won the silver medal at the last Olympics, finished the race in 43.6 seconds From the start, it was clear that this race was not going to be like any others After two false start, the athletes finally broke away from the starting line on the third attempt Smith took an early lead, and maintained his speed for almost 200 meters Then Michael Ball, from West Africa, came up from behind to take the lead He was still leading right up until the final 20 meters At this point, Smith was in third place and didn't look likely to win Then Ball suddenly tripped and fell over onto the inside track He fell into the path of Richard Dandie, his West African team-mate, who had been in second place Dandie couldn't jump over Ball in time, and instead ran into him, also falling over It was at this point that Smith took the lead to safely cross the finish line There was no doubt that it was a lucky win for Smith He would have come third if the two athletes had not tripped

76 At the World Championship yesterday, _

A there were 400 runners B Bob won the silver medal C there was a surprise D a record was set 77 At the start of the run _

A three attempts were made B The runners looked tired C things were like other runs D there were two false runners 78 Smith ran _ A for 200 meters B took the lead in the whole run C was beaten by a West African runner D finished the third at 250 meters 79 Ball _

A was unlucky in the run B made Smith fall during the run C ran faster than Smith D finished the third 80 Which if these is NOT mentioned in the text?

A Smith was lucky B Ball ran into Dandie