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(1)ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) A SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group below A finished B advised C slipped D looked A succeed B accept C account D accident Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress pattern is different from the rest in each group below A university B certificate C sociology D application A successful B communicate C energetic D discussing A encourage B complete C producer D economical Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The wedding day was _ chosen by the parents of the groom A careless B carefully C carelessly D careful He was successful………………… he was intelligent and harworking A when B besides C because D although It was not until last year……… they published his first story A which B when C that D then This morning traffic was by an accident outside the hall A held up B held back C held on D held together 10 I was made when I was at school A study hard B to study hard C studying hard D to studying hard 11 After Mary _ her degree, she intends to work for her father’s company A will finish B finishes C is finishing D will have finished 12 I still can’t believe it My bicycle _ last night A was stolen B was stealing C having stolen D had stolen 13 Would you be _ to lend me the car for two days, Mr Brown? A too kind B so kindly C such kind D kind enough 14 : is not clear to researchers A Why did dinosaurs become extinct B Why dinosaurs became extinct C Did dinosaurs become extinct D Dinosaurs became extinct 15 It lost my Honda last week; I hadn't locked it You it A should lock B should have locked C must lock D could lock 16 _ playing under strength, the village team were able to defeat their rival A Even though B Despite C Although D A and C 17 Why didn’t you tell me about this before? I certainly wish I _ earlier A had informed B had been informed C were informed D informed 18 The mother reminded her children ………… more time learning A spending B spent C to spending D to spend 19 John: “I don’t like your attitude.” – Jill: “ I don’t care _” A if you didn’t like it B whether you like it or not C you like it or not D you like it or not 20 I’ve been reading this book for hours It is _ that I can’t put it down A such good book B so a good book C such a good book D a so good book 21 …………… it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned A Although B Despite C Because of D When (2) 22 “ 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 23 Had she worked harder last summer, she A wouldn’t have sacked B wouldn’t sack C wouldn’t be sacked D wouldn’t have been sacked 24 “Is it right if I use your computer, mom?” - “ “ A I don’t care B I accept it C Sure, go ahead D Oh, forget it Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions 25 Although a number of police officers was guarding the priceless treasures in the museum, the A B director worried that someone would try to steal them C D 26 In the relatively short history of industrial developing in the United States, New York A B C City has played a vital role D 27 Visitors are not allowed entering the park after dark because of the lack of security and lighting A B C D 28 Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet A B C D 29 They are said that many people will be out of work in the futute 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 35 to 39 Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up According to some experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years The implications for the planet are very serious Rising global temperatures could give rise to such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes, for example Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped This leads to the warming up of the planet Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997 There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this reduction of emissions It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb greenhouse gases At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation Sadly, the targets are not being met Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering (From Read and Understand by Betty Kirkpatrick & Rebecca Mok – Learners Publishing Pte Ltd 2005) 30: According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the modern ones? A They occurred naturally over a long period of time B They were fully monitored by humans C They were wholly the result of human activity D They were partly intended 31: The word “alarmingly” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A disapprovingly B worryingly C surprisingly D disappointingly 32: According to the passage, agriculture could A give rise to many ecological disasters B make the global warming more serious C be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises D be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature 33 Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they A are emitted by car engines B trap heat from the sun C not add to atmosphere pollution D are unusual gases 34: According to the passage, 1997 witnessed A the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change B the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countries C the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan D widespread concern about climate change 35: It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming are … A developed countries B the most industrialised countries C countries with the warmest climate D developing countries 36: The word “There ” in paragraph refers to (3) A regular summits on climate change B the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan C the world’s industrialised countries D the most industrialised countries 37: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases B Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change C The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation D Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect 38: The word “drastic ” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A severe B hard C obvious D widespread 39 What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warming? A Optimistic B Neutral C Positive D Pessimistic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) similar in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 40 Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work A optional B mild C vital D insignificant 41 Any attempt to construct an ideal society is foredoomed to failure A opinionated B realistic C perfect D existent 42 This article shows the significant differences between the education system of Vietnam and that of the UK A considerable B suggestive C considerate D meaningful Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) OPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions II.Choose the word/s that is the opposite in meaning to the underlined part 43 Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over that made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk A original B well-made C fashionable D artificial 44 There has been a marked increase in the use of bicycles in the last few years A noticeable B small C foreseeable D dramatic Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks One of the attractions of… (45) …… on a camping holiday is the feeling of getting away from everyday city life ,of finding peace and quiet in the countryside, but this also means thinking about …(46)… you are going to prepare meals while you are there Before you….(47)… ,check you have essentials such as saucepans and frying pans, cups, plates, knives, forks, spoons for everyone ,and various bits and pieces ……(48)….as scissors ,a tinopener and a sharp knife for cutting everything Work out more or less how much food you will need to take with you ,bearing in mind that being outside all day will …….(49)… people hungry and they will probably get through more food than usual On the other …(50)… ,if you take too much you’ll have to carry a lot of weight everywhere ,only to end up having to…(51) away half of it One possibility is to cook a favourite meal- something (52)……… like a stew-seal it in a plastic bag ,freeze it, and take it with you for your first evening meal in …(53)…….you arrive late at the campfire Then you just (54)… it in a pan of water ,and it’ll be ready to eat in no time 45 A getting B keeping C looking D going 46 A.that B which C what D how 47 A set off B set up C set aside D set down 48 A too B little C such D so 49 A make B C wear D get 50 A side B hand C arm D foot 51 A throw B turn C go D keep 52 A tasteful B taster C tasty D tasteless 53 A event B case C chance D matter 54 A roast B bake C grill D boil Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions Page 298 In the 1930’s, Chester F Carlson was working in the patents department of a large electronics firm in New York City One of the major problems in his work was the length of time and expense involved in getting patents copied; patents were lengthy legal documents, and the only ways to get them copied were to take them to a typist or to a photographer Either way of copying patents took a lot of time and cost a lot of money He came up with the idea for a machime that would copy documents quickly and efficiently He researched the idea in the library and then worked over a three-year period on developing a machine that used a light, a charged plate, and powder to duplicate images on paper The result of this work was a machine that produced the first xerographic copy on October 22, 1938 He named the process “Xerox,” which means “dry writing.” Carlson felt that he had a good idea, one that would be extremely helpful in the business world He tried to sell his idea to a number of large corporations, but they were not terribly interested in his machine He was able to get some help in developing the machine from an institute, and a few years later he sold the process to a small company (4) This small company grew into the giant Xerox Corporation, and both Carlson and Xerox became rather wealthy in the process 55.This passage is mainly about A.Carlson’s job in a patent office B.how the Xerox machine works C.Carlson’s success in business D.the development of the Xerox machine 56.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that Carlson encountered in getting patents copied? A.The time needed for copying B.The expense of the copying C.The length of the patents D.Dependability of photographers 57.The word “expense” in line is closest in meaning to A.cost B.difficulty C.legality D.payment 58.In line 4, the word “researched” means A.the expense of the copying B.the length of patens C.see something D.look for information about 59.The following are components of Carlson’s machine EXCEPT A.A light B.A charged plate C.Powder D.A typewriter 60.Carlson most likely began work on the machine in A.1930 B.1935 C.1938 D.1941 61.The passage indicates that the large corporation that Carlson tried to sell his process to A.were family owned B.were nonprofit institution C.helped to develop the process D.did not want to buy his machine 62.The word “giant” in line could best be replaced by A.monster B.tiny C.familiar D.huge 63.The words “came up with” is closest in meaning to A.turned B.found C.supported D.happened 64 What happened to the company that eventually bought Carlson’s process? A.It became smaller B.It became successful C It went bankrupt D It didn’t use Carlson’s machine B SECTION B (2 points) WRITING Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence(s) printed before 1.They planted this trees a long time ago These trees 2.His father lent him the money, so he was able to buy that expensive car made in Japan Had it 3.After the committee members had considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal Having……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.“How did you get that scar on your face?”, he said to me He asked 5.Hollywood is an ideal place for yearly filming It has year-round sunny climate Hollywood 1.These trees were planted a long time ago 2.Had it not been for his father’s money, he wouln’t have been able to buy that expensive car made in Japan Having considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal 4.He asked me how I had got that scar on my face 5.Hollywood, which has year-round sunny climate, is an ideal place for yearly filming, In about 140 words, write a paragraph (140 words)about the importance of technology in our life …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… _ The end _ (5) ĐỀ GỐC A SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group below A finished B advised C slipped D looked A succeed B accept C account D accident Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress pattern is different from the rest in each group below A university B certificate C sociology D application A successful B communicate C energetic D discussing A encourage B complete C producer D economical Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The wedding day was _ chosen by the parents of the groom A careless B carefully C carelessly D careful He was successful………………… he was intelligent and harworking A when B besides C because D although (6) It was not until last year……… they published his first story A which B when C that This morning traffic was by an accident outside the hall A held up B held back C held on 10 I was made when I was at school A study hard B to study hard C studying hard D then D held together D to studying hard 11 After Mary _ her degree, she intends to work for her father’s company A will finish B finishes C is finishing D will have finished 12 I still can’t believe it My bicycle _ last night A was stolen B was stealing C having stolen D had stolen 13 Would you be _ to lend me the car for two days, Mr Brown? A too kind B so kindly C such kind D kind enough 14 ………….had he stepped out of the room when he heard a loud laughter within A.Until B No sooner C After D Hardly 15 It lost my Honda last week; I hadn't locked it You it A should lock B should have locked C must lock D could lock 16 _ playing under strength, the village team were able to defeat their rival A Even though B Despite C Although D A and C 17 Why didn’t you tell me about this before? I certainly wish I _ earlier A had informed B had been informed C were informed D informed 18 The mother reminded her children ………… more time learning A spending B spent C to spending D to spend 19 John: “I don’t like your attitude.” – Jill: “ I don’t care _” A if you didn’t like it B whether you like it or not C you like it or not D you like it or not 20 I’ve been reading this book for hours It is _ that I can’t put it down A such good book B so a good book C such a good book D a so good book 21 …………… it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned A Although B Despite C Because of D When 22 “ 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 23 Had she worked harder last summer, she A wouldn’t have sacked B wouldn’t sack C wouldn’t be sacked D wouldn’t have been sacked 24 “Is it right if I use your computer, mom?” - “ “ A I don’t care B I accept it C Sure, go ahead D Oh, forget it Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions 25 Although a number of police officers was guarding the priceless treasures in the museum, the A B director worried that someone would try to steal them C D 26 In the relatively short history of industrial developing in the United States, New York A B C City has played a vital role D 27 Visitors are not allowed entering the park after dark because of the lack of security and lighting A B C D 28 Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet A B C D 29 They are said that many people will be out of work in the futute 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 35 to 39 (7) Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up According to some experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years The implications for the planet are very serious Rising global temperatures could give rise to such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes, for example Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped This leads to the warming up of the planet Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997 There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this reduction of emissions It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb greenhouse gases At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation Sadly, the targets are not being met Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering (From Read and Understand by Betty Kirkpatrick & Rebecca Mok – Learners Publishing Pte Ltd 2005) 30: According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the modern ones? A They occurred naturally over a long period of time B They were fully monitored by humans C They were wholly the result of human activity D They were partly intended 31 The word “alarmingly” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A disapprovingly B worryingly C surprisingly D disappointingly 32 According to the passage, agriculture could A give rise to many ecological disasters B make the global warming more serious C be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises D be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature 33 Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they A are emitted by car engines B trap heat from the sun C not add to atmosphere pollution D are unusual gases 34 According to the passage, 1997 witnessed A the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change B the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countries C the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan D widespread concern about climate change 35 It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming are … A developed countries B the most industrialised countries C countries with the warmest climate D developing countries 36 The word “There ” in paragraph refers to A regular summits on climate change B the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan C the world’s industrialised countries D the most industrialised countries 37 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases B Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change C The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation D Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect 38 The word “drastic ” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A severe B hard C obvious D widespread 39 What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warming? A Optimistic B Neutral C Positive D Pessimistic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) similar in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 40 Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work A optional B mild C vital D insignificant 41 Any attempt to construct an ideal society is foredoomed to failure A opinionated B realistic C perfect D existent 42 This article shows the significant differences between the education system of Vietnam and that of the UK A considerable B suggestive C considerate D meaningful Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) OPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 43 Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over that made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk A original B well-made C fashionable D artificial 44 There has been a marked increase in the use of bicycles in the last few years A noticeable B small C foreseeable D dramatic (8) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks One of the attractions of… (45) …… on a camping holiday is the feeling of getting away from everyday city life ,of finding peace and quiet in the countryside, but this also means thinking about …(46)… you are going to prepare meals while you are there Before you….(47)… ,check you have essentials such as saucepans and frying pans, cups, plates, knives, forks, spoons for everyone ,and various bits and pieces ……(48)….as scissors ,a tin-opener and a sharp knife for cutting everything Work out more or less how much food you will need to take with you ,bearing in mind that being outside all day will …….(49)… people hungry and they will probably get through more food than usual On the other …(50)… ,if you take too much you’ll have to carry a lot of weight everywhere ,only to end up having to…(51) away half of it One possibility is to cook a favourite meal- something (52)……… like a stew-seal it in a plastic bag ,freeze it, and take it with you for your first evening meal in …(53)…….you arrive late at the campfire Then you just (54)… it in a pan of water ,and it’ll be ready to eat in no time 45 A getting B keeping C looking D going 46 A.that B which C what D how 47 A set off B set up C set aside D set down 48 A too B little C such D so 49 A make B C wear D get 50 A side B hand C arm D foot 51 A throw B turn C go D keep 52 A tasteful B taster C tasty D tasteless 53 A event B case C chance D matter 54 A roast B bake C grill D boil Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions Page 298 In the 1930’s, Chester F Carlson was working in the patents department of a large electronics firm in New York City One of the major problems in his work was the length of time and expense involved in getting patents copied; patents were lengthy legal documents, and the only ways to get them copied were to take them to a typist or to a photographer Either way of copying patents took a lot of time and cost a lot of money He came up with the idea for a machime that would copy documents quickly and efficiently He researched the idea in the library and then worked over a three-year period on developing a machine that used a light, a charged plate, and powder to duplicate images on paper The result of this work was a machine that produced the first xerographic copy on October 22, 1938 He named the process “Xerox,” which means “dry writing.” Carlson felt that he had a good idea, one that would be extremely helpful in the business world He tried to sell his idea to a number of large corporations, but they were not terribly interested in his machine He was able to get some help in developing the machine from an institute, and a few years later he sold the process to a small company This small company grew into the giant Xerox Corporation, and both Carlson and Xerox became rather wealthy in the process 55 This passage is mainly about A Carlson’s job in a patent office B how the Xerox machine works C Carlson’s success in business D the development of the Xerox machine 56 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that Carlson encountered in getting patents copied? A The time needed for copying B The expense of the copying C The length of the patents D Dependability of photographers 57 The word “expense” in line is closest in meaning to A cost B difficulty C legality D payment 58 In line 4, the word “researched” means A the expense of the copying B the length of patens C see something D look for information about 59 The following are components of Carlson’s machine EXCEPT A A light B A charged plate C Powder D A typewriter 60 Carlson most likely began work on the machine in A 1930 B 1935 C 1938 D 1941 61.The passage indicates that the large corporation that Carlson tried to sell his process to A were family owned B were nonprofit institution C helped to develop the process D did not want to buy his machine 62 The word “giant” in line could best be replaced by A monster B tiny C familiar D huge 63 The words “came up with” is closest in meaning to A turned B found C supported D happened 64 What happened to the company that eventually bought Carlson’s process? (9) A It became smaller B It became successful C It went bankrupt D It didn’t use Carlson’s machine SECTION B (2 points) WRITING Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence(s) printed before 1.They planted this trees a long time ago These trees 2.His father lent him the money, so he was able to buy that expensive car made in Japan Had it 3.After the committee members had considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal Having……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.“How did you get that scar on your face?”, he said to me He asked 5.Hollywood is an ideal place for yearly filming It has year-round sunny climate Hollywood 1.These trees were planted a long time ago 2.Had it not been for his father’s money, he wouln’t have been able to buy that expensive car made in Japan Having considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal 4.He asked me how I had got that scar on my face 5.Hollywood, which has year-round sunny climate, is an ideal place for yearly filming, In about 140 words, write a paragraph about an ideal world where you would like to live in the year 2050 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… _ The end _ (10) ĐỀ TRỘN A SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group below từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<2>} (<1>) A finished B advised C slipped D looked (<2>) A succeed B accept C account D accident Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress pattern is different from the rest in each group below từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<3>} (<1>) A university B certificate C sociology D application (<2>) A successful B communicate C energetic D discussing (<3>) A encourage B complete C producer D economical Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<19>} (<1>) The wedding day was _ chosen by the parents of the groom A careless B carefully C carelessly D careful (<2>) He was successful………………… he was intelligent and harworking A when B besides C because D although (<3>) It was not until last year……… they published his first story A which B when C that D then (<4>) This morning traffic was by an accident outside the hall A held up B held back C held on D held together (<5>) I was made when I was at school A study hard B to study hard C studying hard D to studying hard After Mary _ her degree, she intends to work for her father’s company A will finish B finishes C is finishing D will have finished (<7>) I still can’t believe it My bicycle _ last night A was stolen B was stealing C having stolen D had stolen (<8>) Would you be _ to lend me the car for two days, Mr Brown? A too kind B so kindly C such kind D kind enough (<9>) ………….had he stepped out of the room when he heard a loud laughter within A.Until B No sooner C After D Hardly (<10>) It lost my Honda last week; I hadn't locked it You it A should lock B should have locked C must lock D could lock (<11>) _ playing under strength, the village team were able to defeat their rival (<6>) (11) A Even though B Despite C Although D A and C (<12>) Why didn’t you tell me about this before? I certainly wish I _ earlier A had informed B had been informed C were informed D informed (<13>) The mother reminded her children ………… more time learning A spending B spent C to spending D to spend (<14>) John: “I don’t like your attitude.” – Jill: “ I don’t care _” A if you didn’t like it B whether you like it or not C you like it or not D you like it or not (<15>) I’ve been reading this book for hours It is _ that I can’t put it down A such good book B so a good book C such a good book D a so good book (<16>) …………… it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned A Although B Despite C Because of D When (<17>) “ 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 (<18>) Had she worked harder last summer, she A wouldn’t have sacked B wouldn’t sack C wouldn’t be sacked D wouldn’t have been sacked (<19>) “Is it right if I use your computer, mom?” - “ “ A I don’t care B I accept it C Sure, go ahead D Oh, forget it Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<5>} (<1>) Although a number of police officers was guarding the priceless treasures in the museum, the A B director worried that someone would try to steal them C D (<2>) In the relatively short history of industrial developing in the United States, New York A B C City has played a vital role D (<3>) Visitors are not allowed entering the park after dark because of the lack of security and lighting A B C D (<4>) Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet A B C D (<5>) They are said that many people will be out of work in the futute 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 từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<10>} Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up According to some experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years The implications for the planet are very serious Rising global temperatures could give rise to such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes, for example Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped This leads to the warming up of the planet Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997 There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this reduction of emissions (12) It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb greenhouse gases At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation Sadly, the targets are not being met Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering (From Read and Understand by Betty Kirkpatrick & Rebecca Mok – Learners Publishing Pte Ltd 2005) (<1>) According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the modern ones? A They occurred naturally over a long period of time B They were fully monitored by humans C They were wholly the result of human activity D They were partly intended (<2>) The word “alarmingly” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A disapprovingly B worryingly C surprisingly D disappointingly (<3>) According to the passage, agriculture could A give rise to many ecological disasters B make the global warming more serious C be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises D be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature (<4>) Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they A are emitted by car engines B trap heat from the sun C not add to atmosphere pollution D are unusual gases (<5>) According to the passage, 1997 witnessed A the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change B the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countries C the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan D widespread concern about climate change (<6>) It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming are… A developed countries B the most industrialised countries C countries with the warmest climate D developing countries (<7>) The word “There ” in paragraph refers to A regular summits on climate change B the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan C the world’s industrialised countries D the most industrialised countries (<8>) Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases B Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change C The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation D Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect (<9>) The word “drastic ” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A severe B hard C obvious D widespread (<10>) What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warming? A Optimistic B Neutral C Positive D Pessimistic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) similar in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<3>} (<1>) Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work A optional B mild C vital D insignificant (<2>) Any attempt to construct an ideal society is foredoomed to failure A opinionated B realistic C perfect D existent (<3>) This article shows the significant differences between the education system of Vietnam and that of the UK A considerable B suggestive C considerate D meaningful Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) OPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<2>} (<1>) Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over that made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk A original B well-made C fashionable D artificial (<2>) There has been a marked increase in the use of bicycles in the last few years A noticeable B small C foreseeable D dramatic Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<10>} One of the attractions of…([<1>])… on a camping holiday is the feeling of getting away from everyday city life ,of finding peace and quiet in the countryside, but this also means thinking about …([<2>])… you are going to prepare meals while you are there Before you…([<3>])…,check you have essentials such as saucepans and frying pans, cups, plates, knives, forks, spoons for everyone ,and various bits and pieces …([<4>])… as scissors ,a (13) tin-opener and a sharp knife for cutting everything Work out more or less how much food you will need to take with you ,bearing in mind that being outside all day will…([<5>])… people hungry and they will probably get through more food than usual On the other …([<6>])… ,if you take too much you’ll have to carry a lot of weight everywhere ,only to end up having to…([<7>])… away half of it One possibility is to cook a favourite mealsomething …([<8>])… like a stew-seal it in a plastic bag ,freeze it, and take it with you for your first evening meal in …([<9>])… you arrive late at the campfire Then you …([<10>])… it in a pan of water, and it’ll be ready to eat in no time (<1>) A getting B keeping C looking D going (<2>) A that B which C what D how (<3>) A set off B set up C set aside D set down (<4>) A too B little C such D so (<5>) A make B C wear D get (<6>) A side B hand C arm D foot (<7>) A throw B turn C go D keep (<8>) A tasteful B taster C tasty D tasteless (<9>) A event B case C chance D matter (<10>) A roast B bake C grill D boil Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions từ câu {<1>} đến câu {<10>} In the 1930’s, Chester F Carlson was working in the patents department of a large electronics firm in New York City One of the major problems in his work was the length of time and expense involved in getting patents copied; patents were lengthy legal documents, and the only ways to get them copied were to take them to a typist or to a photographer Either way of copying patents took a lot of time and cost a lot of money He came up with the idea for a machime that would copy documents quickly and efficiently He researched the idea in the library and then worked over a three-year period on developing a machine that used a light, a charged plate, and powder to duplicate images on paper The result of this work was a machine that produced the first xerographic copy on October 22, 1938 He named the process “Xerox,” which means “dry writing.” Carlson felt that he had a good idea, one that would be extremely helpful in the business world He tried to sell his idea to a number of large corporations, but they were not terribly interested in his machine He was able to get some help in developing the machine from an institute, and a few years later he sold the process to a small company This small company grew into the giant Xerox Corporation, and both Carlson and Xerox became rather wealthy in the process (<1>) This passage is mainly about A Carlson’s job in a patent office B how the Xerox machine works C Carlson’s success in business D the development of the Xerox machine (<2>) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that Carlson encountered in getting patents copied? A The time needed for copying B The expense of the copying C The length of the patents D Dependability of photographers (<3>) The word “expense” in line is closest in meaning to A cost B difficulty C legality D payment (<4>) In line 4, the word “researched” means A the expense of the copying B the length of patens C see something D look for information about (<5>) The following are not components of Carlson’s machine EXCEPT A A light for the dinner B A charge plate C Powder for the baby D A typewriter (<6>) Carlson most likely began work on the machine in A 1930 B 1935 C 1938 D 1941 (<7>) The passage indicates that the large corporation that Carlson tried to sell his process to A were family owned B were nonprofit institution C helped to develop the process D did not want to buy his machine (<8>) The word “giant” in line could best be replaced by A monster B tiny C familiar D huge (<9>) The words “came up with” is closest in meaning to A turned B found C supported D happened (<10>) What happened to the company that eventually bought Carlson’s process? A It became smaller B It became successful C It went bankrupt D It didn’t use Carlson’s machine B SECTION B (2 points) WRITING Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence(s) printed before 1.They planted this trees a long time ago (14) These trees 2.His father lent him the money, so he was able to buy that expensive car made in Japan Had it 3.After the committee members had considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal Having……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.“How did you get that scar on your face?”, he said to me He asked 5.Hollywood is an ideal place for yearly filming It has year-round sunny climate Hollywood 1.These trees were planted a long time ago 2.Had it not been for his father’s money, he wouln’t have been able to buy that expensive car made in Japan Having considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal 4.He asked me how I had got that scar on my face 5.Hollywood, which has year-round sunny climate, is an ideal place for yearly filming, In about 140 words, write a paragraph about an ideal world where you would like to live in the year 2050 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… _ The end _ (15)