10 pts retired, promotion, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pension, applicants, career, training, unemployment, work ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days o[r]
(1)Chuyên Bắc Giang 2009-2010 I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently (5 pts) A there B though C than D theme A snowstorm B knowledge C show D slow A treasure B sewage C save D campus A effective B recognize C sentence D equality A enjoyed B invited C mended D lasted II Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form (15 pts) He (not finish) his work yet He only (start) an hour ago I recommend that Bob (study) much more if he wants to pass all his classes If I (have) a typewriter, I would type it myself I tried (explain) but he refused to listen A lot of people (kill) by AIDS recently, and I wish nobody would die any more Only yesterday I (realise) what was going on George as well as his brothers (not go) to the cinema very often We are going (have) our house (repaint) next month After (stop) by the police, the man admitted (steal) the car but denied driving at 100 miles an hour 10 Mary (not wear) her glasses at that time, so she (not notice) what kind of car the man (drive) III Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence (10 pts) Did the children account 45% of the total population affected by the tsunami? You remind me of your uncle We used to work each other Take the bus, and get in front of the library We’re always proud your success Shall we go for a picnic tomorrow? It depends the weather heat from the sun, there would be no life on earth My mother is very keen growing flowers We must wait Friday for the final exam results What time did you arrive the party? 10 It was careless him not to lock the gate last night IV Each sentence has ONE mistake, find and correct it (10 pts) The director felt badly about not giving Mary the position that she had looked for from his company Only when you grow up you will know the truth You’d better tell me the reason for he did not turn up The whole of family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served Mrs Brown’s children are used to be picked up after school every day Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon You are tired although you stayed up too late to watch TV last night Don't speak English with him; he hardly not know any English 10 Mary bought her mother a twenty-inches television last week (2) V Fill in each gap with the correct form of the word in capital letter to complete each sentence (10pts) Do you know the man near the door? (STAND) The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is (POLLUTE) If you are with your essay, I suggest that you should rewrite it (SATISFY) Hard work always brings (SUCCEED) I am tired of your attitude (CHILD) He seems to be quite about the future He looks very disappointed (HOPE) The cost of living has gone up in the last few years (CONSIDER) I got some very news this morning (SURPRISE) Some victims of the earthquake are still (IDENTIFY) 10 There is no proof that computer games are dangerous (SCIENCE) VI Fill in each blank in the passage with one suitable word to complete the passage (10 pts) In the United States and Canada, it is very important to (1) a person directly in the eyes when you are having a conversation (2) him or her If you look down or to the side when the (3) person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in (4) he or she is saying This, of course, is not polite (5) you look down or to the side when you are talking, it might (6) that you are not honest However, people who are speaking will sometimes look away for a (7) seconds when they are thinking or (8) to find the right word But they always turn immediately (9) to look the listener directly in the eyes These social “rules” are the (10) for two men, two women, a man and a woman, or an adult and a child VII Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions (5 pts) Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) was the greatest British statesman of modern times During his long, colourful public career, he was a Member of Parliament for 63 years He also held almost every government post And most important of all, he led the country to victory in World War II He also wrote many important books and was a talented painter.In May 1940, he became Prime Minister Throughout the war, Churchill showed great strength and energy He worked for long periods with little sleep and travelled many thousands of miles By courage and determination expressed in his speeches, he inspired the people of Britain to keep on fighting In the general election at the end of the war, the Conservative Party, of which he was the leader, was defeated.But he became Prime Minister again when he was seventy-seven He resigned as Prime Minister in 1955 When did Churchill first become Prime Minister? ……………………………………………………………………………………… By what did he inspire the people of Britain to continue with the fight? ……………………………………………………………………………………… How long was he a Member of Parliament? ……………………………………………………………………………………… When was his Conservative Party defeated? ……………………………………………………………………………………… How old was he when he resigned as Prime Minister? ……………………………………………………………………………………… VIII Read the passage and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question below (5pts) Ordinary houses are full of hazardous waste The most important hazardous waste in the homes is batteries When you throw them out with your other garbage, they break open at the landfill The poison inside them moves through rainwater and other liquids to the bottom of the landfill Then it can (3) pollute the natural water in the ground We should use rechargeable batteries Another hazardous waste in homes is motor oil Don't throw old motor oil on the ground or throw it on the garbage It poisons the environment We should recycle motor oil Paint is another kind of hazardous waste in homes Some cities have a "Paint Exchange Day" If you bring in open, unused blue paint and want red, they give you red Sometimes they mix the paints together into strange colors If you paint walls with them, you help save the environment What is the most important dangerous waste in the homes? A motor oil B paint C batteries D garbage How can batteries at the landfill pollute the underground water? A They break open at the landfill B Their poison moves to the bottom of the landfill C They move to the underground water D They combine with rainwater and other liquids Why should we use rechargeable batteries? A To protect the environment B They are durable C They pollute the underground water D They are convenient Why shouldn't we throw motor oil on the ground? A It poisons the environment B It is a waste of money C It pollutes the ground D It is dangerous What should we with motor oil? A Sell it B Throw it on the garbage C Throw it away D Recycle it IX Read the passage and choose one word from the box to fill in each gap (10 pts) retired, promotion, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pension, applicants, career, training, unemployment, work ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are luckyenough to be asked to go for a(n) (1) _, they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) _ for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) _ from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) _ You will probably have to some (5) _, which helps you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6) _, you will then have to work hard to try to get (7) _, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8) _, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) _ scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) _ Finally, good luck! X Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one (10pts) Could you tell me the time of the last train to London? Could you tell me when The film is not interesting to me I The questions were so easy that all the students got them right They were We can’t start the meeting until Tom comes Not until (4) I wish I had gone on holiday with you I regret Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world No city I have been studying English for five years I started Although Mai was angry, she tried to hide her feeling Despite We didn’t visit the museum because we didn’t have time If 10 “Daisy, I’m sorry I broke your vase” He apologized XI Use the words or phrases given to make complete sentences You can add more words if necessary (10 pts) Internet / fast / convenient / way / get / information / which / very update ……………………………………………………………………………………… Linda / phone / me / six times / this week, / she? ……………………………………………………………………………………… Never / her life / she / see / such / tall building ……………………………………………………………………………………… It / take / two hours / go / Ho Chi Minh City / air ……………………………………………………………………………………… The price / the holiday / depend / when and where / you / want / travel ……………………………………………………………………………………… You / not get / good marks / unless / study / harder ……………………………………………………………………………………… I / work / this office / since / my friend / move / Ho Chi Minh City ……………………………………………………………………………………… (5)