50 Đề Thi Hsg Lớp 12 (Thu Thủy)

TU SACH LUYEN THI
Part A. LISTENING
I. Listen to Amanda talking to a friend about a birthday party. For each question, circle the best
answer (A, B, C). You will hear the conversation twice. (0) is as an example. (1 point)
Example:
0. How many people can come to the party?
A. 8 B. 11 C.18
1. Which ice cream will they have at the party?
A. coffee B. lemon C. apple
2. What is broken?
A. the CD player B. the cassette recorder C. the guitar
3. Whose birthday is it?
A. Emma's B. Joan's C. Amanda's sister's
4. What present has Amanda bought?
A. a camera B. a video C. a football
5. What time should people arrive at the party?
A. 8 p.m. B. 8.30 p.m. C. 9.30 p.m.
II. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer. You will hear twice. (2 points)
West Bay Hotel - details of job
Example Answer
• Newspaper advert for …te…mp…or…ar…y .. staff
• Vacancies for (1) ..................................

• Two shifts
• Can choose your (2) ................................... (must be the same each week)
Pay: £5.50 per hour, including a (3) ..................................

• A (4) ...............................is provided in the hotel
• Total weekly pay: £231
• Dress: a white shirt and (5) .................................. trousers (not supplied)
a (6) ................................ (supplied)
• Starting date: (7) ....................................
• Call Jane (8) ..................................(Service Manager) before (9) ...........................
tomorrow (Tel: 832009)
• She'll require a (10) ………......................
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BẠC LIÊU
Part B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR
I. Circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete each unfinished sentence. (1
point)
1. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a …………….. smile.
A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike
2. You’d better leave for the airport now ………….. there’s a lot of traffic on the way.
A. in fact B. in time C. in order D. in case
3. I would like to thank you, …………… my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us.
A. on account of B. on behalf of C. because of D. instead of
4. The poor child was in floods of …………………because his bicycle had been stolen.
A. weeping B. tears C. crying D. unhappiness
5. The soldier was punished for ……………. to obey his commanding officer’s orders.
A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting
6. She ………… her husband’s job for his ill health.
A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed
7. It’s time we ………….. this old car and bought a new one.
A. will B. had sold C. have sold D. sold
8. The project was rejected because of ………….. funds.
A. unavailable B. inconsiderable C. incomplete D. insufficient
9. Please leave this space ………… on the enrolment form.
A. absent B. blank C. missing D. undone
10. You shouldn’t have criticized him in front of his friends. It was extremely ……….. of you.
A. unfortunate B. insensitive C. insensible D. unconscious
11. Phone me before ten; ……………. I’ll be too busy to talk to you.
A. unless B. whether C. otherwise D. if
12. According to the ………… of the contract, tenants must give six months’ notice if they
intend to leave.
A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details
13. The injured man was taken to hospital and ………… for internal injuries.
A. cured B. healed C. operated D. treated
14. The door hinges had all been oiled to stop them ……………
A. squeaking B. screeching C. shrieking D. squealing
15. Mary attempted to …………… herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra
work.
A. gratify B. please C. ingratiate D. commend
16. You are under no obligation ………… to accept this offer.
A. indeed B. eventually C. apart D. whatsoever
17. Wasn’t it you yourself ……….. the door open?
A. to be left B. were left C. who left D. that should leave
18. If only motorists …………. drive more carefully!
A. must B. shall C. would D. will
19. It is regretted that there can be no …………… to this rule.
A. exclusion B. alternative C. exception D. deviation
20. Complete the form as …………… in the notes below.
A. insisted B. specified C. implied D. devised
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II. In the passage below some lines are correct but some have a word that should not be
there. Indicate the correct lines with a tick (√). For the incorrect lines, write the words that
should not be there. (1 point)
1 .................. Many species of animals, birds and even that insects are in danger
2 ………….. of disappearing from the earth off. Every day construction in
3 ………….. the rainforests destroys the habitats of these creatures. They
4 ………….. cannot survive in other environments. They rely on about the food
5 ………….. and shelter being in their own habitats. Each time a habitat is
6 ………….. destroyed, the animals must have search for a new place. Luckily,
7 ………….. there are some people who they are doing something about this
8 ………….. situation. Animal protection societies are helping for the world
9 ………….. to learn more than about endangered species. When people know
10 ………… more, they can fight to protect and save the animals.
III. Choose the right tenses to complete the following passage. (1 point)
Traditionally, universities (1.carry out) ........................... two main activities: research and
teaching. Many academics would argue that both these activities play a critical role in serving the
community. The fundamental question, however, is: how does the community want or need (2.
serve) ...........................?
In recent years, universities have been coming under (3.increase) ...........................
pressure from both governments and the public (4.ensure) ........................... that they do not
remain “ivory towers” of study divorced from the realities of everyday life. University teachers
(5.encourage) ..........................., and in some cases constrained, to provide more courses which
produce graduates with the technical skills (6. require) ........................... for the commercial
sector and research that has practical benefits which are commercially exploitable. If Aristotle
(7.want) ........................... to work in a tertiary institution in the UK today, he would have a good
chance of teaching computer science but would not be so readily employable as a philosopher.
A post-industrial society (8. require) ........................... large numbers of computer
programmers, engineers, managers and technicians to maintain and develop its economic growth
but man, as the Bible says “does not live by bread alone”. Apart from requiring medical and
social services which do not directly contribute to economic growth, it (9.be) ........................... an
impoverished society that did not value and enjoy literature, music and the arts. In these cost-
conscious times, it even (10.point out) ........................... in justification for the funding of the
arts that they can be useful money earners. A successful musical, for instance, can contribute as
much to the Gross Nation Product through tourist dollars as any other export initiative.
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IV. Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap. (1 point)
Interviews are an imperfect method of choosing the best people
for jobs, yet human (1) ...........................like to examine each other in BE
this way. One of the many problems of (2) ...........................as it is SELECT
commonly practised is that the forms filled in by (3) ........................... APPLY
often fail to show people as they really are. This means that you can
follow all the best (4) ........................... when completing your form and ADVISE
still find that you are (5) ........................... at the next stage - the interview. SUCCESS
(6) ..........................., in the rare cases where interviewers are automatic, a SIMILAR
candidate with an (7) ........................... form may do surprisingly well. ADEQUATE
Of course, your forms need to show that you have (8) ........................... CONFIDENT
in your (9) ........................... to do the job, but don’t try to turn yourself ABLE
into someone else – a person you have to pretend to be at the
interview. Realism and (10) ........................... are definitely the best approach. HONEST
V. Choose the correct prepositional phrase from the box to complete the following
sentences. You may not use one phrase. (1 point)
on good terms independent of tired of out of tune
ashamed of on the whole capable of at most
for safe keeping out of order for a change
1. She was .................................... her poor exam results.

2. He gave his watch and wallet to me ................................. while he went for a swim in the lake.
3. You are ........................................ better work than this.
4. The piano is ........................................ again. It sounds terrible.
5. She is old enough to be ........................................ her parents.
6. Despite many disagreements, they’re now ........................................with their next-door
neighbours.
7. I’m ..........................................doing the same thing every day
8. There weren’t many passengers on the bus – twelve ........................................... .

9. Parts of the play were boring, but ......................................... I quite enjoyed.
10. You’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is ...........................................
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VI. Insert a, an or the if necessary. Write  if there is no article. (1 point)
In (1)………….. summer of 1907, I was living in (2) …………..little cottage in (3)
………….. country, at (4) …………..small distance from (5) ………….. sea. Half (6)
………….. mile from my cottage there was (7) …………..school, The Grables, where Harold
Stackhurst, (8) ………….. headmaster, and several other teachers taught students and prepared
them for various professions.
Stackhurst and I went on friendly terms and he was (9) …………..only man in
………….. (10) neighbourhood who sometimes called at my cottage.
PART C. READING
I. Read the following passage. Circle the best answers (A, B, C or D) to complete the
passage. (1 point)
Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, and breathing problems. Worldwide, about
three million people die every year because of smoking - that's about one ....(1)...... every ten
seconds ! In fact, smoking is the ....(2)...... of almost 20 percent of all deaths in the developed
countries of the world. Smoking doesn't just ....(3)...... the smoker, it hurts other people, too.
When a pregnant ....(4)...... smokes, she is hurting her developing....(5)....... When a man
.....(6)...... at home, his wife and children are also breathing in smoke and can become sick. Even
though most people understand the ....(7)....... effects of smoking, they continue to smoke. The
...(8).....of women and teenagers who smoke is increasing. Cigarette companies make
advertisements that.....(9).......these groups of people so that they...(10)....to buy cigaretes.
1. A. death B. end C. loss D. decrease
2. A. origin B. reason C. cause D. basis
3. A. injure B. danger C. destroy D. hurt
4. A. child B. man C. woman D. wife
5. A. baby B. children C. love D. youth
6. A. relax B. enjoy C. cigarettes D. smokes
7. A. beneficial B. harmful C. harmed D. profitable
8. A. number B. amount C. quantity D. total
9. A. interest B. concern C. matter D. worry
10. A. retain B. maintain C. continue D. preserve
II. Read the passage below. Then circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to answer each question. (1pt
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Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at
college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in
1933. In 1936, she was hired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of
her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent
reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year, she published The Sea
Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human
history as well as geology and marine biology. Her imaginary and language had a poetic quality.
Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printing sources. She had voluminous correspondence and
frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the limitations of her
non-technical readers.
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It
proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides.She detailed
how they poisoned the food supply of animals, killed birds and fish, and contaminated human
food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson
and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was
vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
1. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work

A. as a researcher B. at college
C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service D. as a writer
2. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. oceanography B. history
C. literature D. zoology
3. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26 B. 29 C. 34 D. 35
4. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. was outdated.
B. became more popular than her other books.
C. was praised by critics.
D. sold many copies.
5. Which of the following was Not mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The
Sea Around Us?
A. printed matter B. talks with experts
C. a research expedition D. letters from scientists
6. Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around
Us?
A. highly technical B. poetic
C. fascinating D. well-researched
7.The word “reckless” is closest in meaning to
A. unnecessary B. limited
C. continuous D. irresponsible
8. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food.
B. a discussion of the hazards insects posing to the food supply.
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides.
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D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry.
9. The word “flawed” is closest in meaning to
A. faulty B. deceptive C. logical D. offensive
10. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’ s Science Advisory
Committee?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.
III. Read the text below carefully and then do the following exercises. (1 point)
Testing 1, 2, 3, …
A. These are testing times. In both education and the field of work, the prevailing wisdom apears
to be: if it moves, test it and if doesn’t, well, test it anyway. I say wisdom, but it has become
rather an absession. In addition to the current obstacles, like GCSEs, A-levels, GNVQs, ONDs,
and HNDs, not to mention the interviews and financial hurdles that school-leavers have to
overcome in order to access higher education, students are facing the threat of “new tests”,
Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs)
B. SATs are being imported from the United States, where they have been in use for nearly a
hundred years. As a supplement to A-levels, the tests purport to give students from poor
backgrounds a better chance of entering university. SATs are intended to remove the huge social
class bias that exists in British universities. But, in fact, they are, no more than an additional
barrier for students. The tests, which masquerade as IQ tests, are probably less diagnostic of
student potential than existing examinations, and, more seriously, are far from free of the bias
that the supporters pretend.
C. First of all, as for any other tests, students will be able to take classes to cram for SATs, which
again will advantage the better-off. At a recent conference of the Prefessional Association of
Teachers, it was declared that school exams and tests are biased toward middle-class children.
Further, the content of the tests in question is not based on sound scientific theory, merely on a
pool of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), set up by a group of item writers.
D. The questions in SATs are tested on a representative sample of children. Those which
correlate with the school grades of the children are kept, and the rest discarded. This is highly
unsatisfactory. There is also evidence that in MCQs tests women are at a disadvantage, because
of the way they think, i.e. they can see a wider picture. And it is worth noting that MCQs are
only as good as the people who write them; so, unless the writers are highly trained, those who
are being tested are being judged against the narrow limitations of the item writers.
E. Globalisation has introduced greater flexibility into the workplace, but the educational system
has not been so quick off the mark. But there are signs that times are a changing. Previously,
students took exams at the end of academic terms, or at fixed dates periodically throughout the
year. Now, language examinations like the TOEFL, IELTs and the Pitman ESOL exams can be
taken much more frequently. The IELTs examination, for example, is run a test centre
throughout the world subject to demand. Where the demand is high, the test is held more
frequently. At present, in London, it is possible for students to sit the exam about four times a
week.
F. Flexible assessment like the IELTs has been mooted in other areas. It has been suggested that
the students may in future be able to walk into a public library or other public building and take
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assessment test for a range of skills on a computer. The computer will dispense an instant
assessment and a certificate. The beauty of this system is the convenience.
Questions 1 – 5: This reading passage has 6 paragraphs (A-F). Choose the most suitable
heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the appropriate number
(1-10) next to the paragraph. One of the headings has been done for you.
Note: There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use all of them.
YOU MAY USE ANY HEADING MORE THAN ONCE
0. Paragr Paragraph B Paragraph C

aph A 9 Paragraph E Paragraph F
Paragraph D
List of Headings
1. Assessment in the future
2. The theory behind MCQs
3. Problem with SATs
4. Misuse of testing in School
5. The need for computer assessment
6. The benefits of SATs
7. Testing in workplace
8. The sortcoming of MCQs
9. Too much testing
10. Flexibility in language tesing
Question 6- 10: Read the passage again and then decide whether the following statements
agree with the information in the Reading or not. Write:
Yes if the statement agrees with the information in the passage.
No if the statement contradicts the information in the passage
No Information if there is no information about the statement in the passage.
Example:
0. SATs is the abbreviation of Scholastic Aptitude Tests .
Answer: Yes
6. In the fields of education and work the prevailing wisdom seems to be to test everything.
7. Research in genetics refutes the theory that people are predestined to follow certain careers.
8. Psychometric testing is favoured by headmaster and mistresses in many high schools.
9. The writer of this article is in favour of testing in general.
10. According to the writer, students get benefits from SATs
Your answer
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. You are going to read an article about the Beatles Band. Ten sentences or phrases have
been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences or phrases A- J the one which
fits each gap (1-10). (1 point)
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and………….. (1)
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…………... Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar,
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vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo
Starr (drums, vocals). Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll…………..(2) …………... The
nature of their enormous popularity, which first emerged as "Beatlemania", transformed as their
songwriting grew in sophistication. They came to be perceived as the embodiment of ideals of
the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s.
Initially a five-piece line-up of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe (bass) and Pete
Best (drums), ………….. (3) …………... Sutcliffe left the group in 1961, ………….. (4)
…………... Moulded into a professional outfit by their manager, Brian Epstein, their musical
potential was enhanced by the creativity of producer George Martin. ………….. (5) …………...
Gaining international popularity and acquiring the nickname "Fab Four" the following year,
they toured extensively until 1966. During their subsequent "studio years", they produced what
critics consider some of their finest material including the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts
Club Band (1967), ………….. (6) …………... After their break-up in 1970, the band members
all found success in independent musical careers. ………….. (7) …………... McCartney and
Starr remain active.
The Beatles are the best-selling band in history, ………….. (8) …………... They have had more
number one albums on the UK charts, ………….. (9) …………... According to the RIAA, they
have sold more albums in the United States than any other artist, and they headed Billboard
magazine's list of all-time top Hot 100 artists in 2008. They have received 7 Grammy Awards
from the American National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and 15 Ivor Novello
Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. ………….. (10)
…………...
A. They were collectively included in Time magazine's compilation of the 20th century's 100
most influential people.
B. the group later worked in many genres ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often
incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways.
C. and Best was replaced by Starr the following year.
D. They achieved mainstream success in the United Kingdom in late 1962, with their first single,
"Love Me Do".
E. Lennon was murdered outside his home in New York City in 1980, and Harrison died of
cancer in 2001.
F. one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular
music.
G. they built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a three-year period
from 1960
H. which was widely regarded as a masterpiece.
I. and they have held the top spot longer than any other musical act.
J. and over four decades after their break-up, their recordings are still in demand.
Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4.
6. 7. 8. 9.
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PART D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences, so that their meaning stay the same, using the
exact words given. (1 point)
1. He stood no chance of passing his exams. INEVITABLE
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I am sure that he missed the eleven o’clock train. CAN’T
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Not a word came out of her mouth. LOST
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I am not a solitary person, I’m sociable. RATHER
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. You cannot choose which hotel you stay at on this package holiday. OPTION
……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. QUESTION
……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. You couldn’t do anything more stupid than to give up your job now. HEIGHT
……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. I really don’t know what you are talking about. FAINTEST
……………………………………………………………………………………….
9. I have hardly done anything today. NEXT
……………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Many people will congratulate her if she wins. SHOWERED
……………………………………………………………………………………….
II. Some people think that family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people
think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree
with? Use examples to support your opinion.
You should write at least 250 words. (3points)
SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 VÒNGTỈNH

NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012
CHÍNH THỨC
(Gồm 04 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (BẢNG A)

* Ngày thi: 05/11/2011
* Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giaođề)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

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Part A. LISTENING
I. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.2p
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B
II. 2.0ps. Each correct answer gets 0.2p
1. waiter(s) 2. day off 3. break 4. (free) meal 5. dark (coloured/colored)
6. jacket 7. 28 June 8. Urwin 9. 12.00 (pm)/noon/mid-day 10. reference
I. 2.0ps. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. D 11. C
2. D 12. C
3. B 13. D
4. B 14. A
5. A 15. C
6. B 16. D
7. D 17. C
8. D 18. C
9. B 19. C
10. B 20. B
II. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. that 6. have
2. off 7. they
3. √ 8. for
4. about 9. than
5. being 10. √
III. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. have carried out 2. to be served 3. increasing 4. to ensure
5. have been encouraged 6. required 7. wanted 8. requires
9. would be 10. has even been pointed out
IV. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. beings 2. selection 3. applicants 4. advice
5. unsuccessful 6. Similarly 7. inadequate 8. confidence
9. ability 10. honesty
V. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. ashamed of 2. for safe keeping 3. capable of 4. out of tune
5. independent of 6. on good terms 7. tired of 8. at most
9. on the whole 10. out of order
VI. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. the 2. a 3. the 4. a 5. the 6. a 7. a 8. the 9. the 10. the
PART C. READING
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1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.C
1.D 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.A 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.B
1. Paragraph B 3
2. Paragraph C 3
3. Paragraph D 8
4. Paragraph E 1
5. Paragraph F 7
6. Yes 7. Not given 8. Not given 9. No 10. Yes
1. F (one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular
music).
2. B (the group later worked in many genres ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often
incorporating classical and other elements in innovativeways).
3. G (they built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a three-year period
from 1960).
4. C (and Best was replaced by Starr the following year).
5. D (They achieved mainstream success in the United Kingdom in late 1962, with theirfirst single,
"Love Me Do").
6. H (which was widely regarded as a masterpiece).
7. E (Lennon was murdered outside his home in New York City in 1980,and Harrison died of cancer in
2001).
8. J (and over four decades after their break-up, their recordings are still indemand).
9. I (and they have held the top spot longer than any other musical act).
10. A (They were collectively included in Time magazine's compilation of the 20thcentury's 100 most
influential people).
PART D. WRITING
1. It was inevitable that he would fail his exams.
2. He can’t possibly have caught the eleven o’clock train.
3. She was lost for words. She had lost
her tongue.
4. I’m sociable rather than a solitary person.
Rather than being a solitary person, I’m sociable.
5. There is/ You have no option (concerning/ with regard to/ as to/ regarding about) which hotel you
stay at on this package holiday.
6. There is no question of my changing my mind about resigning. My
changing my mind about resigning is out of the question.
7. It would be the height of your stupidity to give up your jobnow.
8. I don’t have the faintest idea what you are talking about.
9. I have done next to nothing today.
10. She will be showered with congratulations if she wins.
II (2 points) + III (3 points)
The mark given to parts 2 and 3 is based on the following scheme:
1. Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of main ideas and details as appropriate.
2. Organization and Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with
coherence, style and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper- secondary
school students.
3. Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of
English language giftedupper-secondary school students.
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SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 VÒNG TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012
CHÍNH THỨC
(Gồm 16 trang, * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (BẢNG B)

không kể trang phách)
* Ngày thi: 05/11/2011
* Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Điểm
Chữ ký GK 1 Chữ ký GK 2 Mã phách
Bằng số Bằng chữ
ĐỀ
(Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp trên đề thi)
Part A. LISTENING
I. Listen to Diane talking to a friend about a trip to London. For each question, circle the best
answer (A, B, C). You will hear the conversation twice. (0) is as an example. (1 point)
Example:
0. Diane went to London yesterday
A. morning. B. afternoon. C. evening.
1. Diane went to London by
A. car. B. bus. C. underground.
2. Diane and her friends ate
A. Mexican food. B. Chinese food. C. Spanish food.
3. Diane says the restaurant was
A. full. B. expensive. C. quiet.
4. After the meal, Diane and her friends
A. sat and talked. B. saw a film. C. walked by the water.
5. During Diane's trip to London,
A. it rained. B. it snowed. C. it was windy.
II. You will hear a woman being interviewed for a job. For questions 1 – 10, fill in the relevant
information on the application form. You will hear twice. (2 points)
PANDORA INTERNATIONAL
GENERAL APPLICATION FORM
APPLYING FOR POST OF: Head of advertising

Name: (1) Irene …….…………………………
Address: (2) ………… Redwood Avenue Kingston
Tel no: (3) ………………………………………
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Qualifications
Graduated from: (4) ………………………………………
Diploma in: (5) ………………………………………
Current position: (6) ………………………………………
Job description: (7) ………………………………………

and
(8) ………………………………………
Reason for leaving: (9) limited ………………………………………
Reason for applying to Pandora International: (10) gaining ………………….. in an international

market.
PART B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR

I. Circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete each unfinished sentence. (1 point)
1. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a …………….. smile.
A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike
2. You’d better leave for the airport now ………….. there’s a lot of traffic on the way.
A. in fact B. in time C. in order D. in case
3. I would like to thank you, …………… my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us.
A. on account of B. on behalf of C. because of D. instead of
4. The poor child was in floods of …………………because his bicycle had been stolen.
A. weeping B. tears C. crying D. unhappiness
5. The soldier was punished for ……………. to obey his commanding officer’s orders.
6. She ………… her husband’s job for his ill health.
A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed
7. It’s time we ………….. this old car and bought a new one.
A. will B. had sold C. have sold D. sold
8. The project was rejected because of ………….. funds.
A. unavailable B. inconsiderable C. incomplete D. insufficient
9. Please leave this space ………… on the enrolment form.
A. absent B. blank C. missing D. undone
10. You shouldn’t have criticized him in front of his friends. It was extremely ……….. of you.
A. unfortunate B. insensitive C. insensible D. unconscious
11. Phone me before ten; ……………. I’ll be too busy to talk to you.
A. unless B. whether C. otherwise D. if
12. According to the ………… of the contract, tenants must give six months’ notice if they intend to
leave.
13. The injured man was taken to hospital and ………… for internal injuries.
A. cured B. healed C. operated D. treated
14. The door hinges had all been oiled to stop them ……………
A. squeaking B. screeching C. shrieking D. squealing
15. Mary attempted to …………… herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra work.
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A. gratify B. please C. ingratiate D. commend
16. You are under no obligation ………… to accept this offer.
A. indeed B. eventually C. apart D. whatsoever
17. Wasn’t it you yourself ……….. the door open?
A. to be left B. were left C. who left D. that should leave
18. If only motorists …………. drive more carefully!
A. must B. shall C. would D. will
19. It is regretted that there can be no …………… to this rule.
A. exclusion B. alternative C. exception D. deviation
20. Complete the form as …………… in the notes below.
A. insisted B. specified C. implied D. devised
II. In the passage below some lines are correct but some have a word that should not be there.
Indicate the correct lines with a tick (√). For the incorrect lines, write the words that should not
be there. (1 point)
1 .................. Many species of animals, birds and even that insects are in danger
2 ………….. of disappearing from the earth off. Every day construction in
3 ………….. the rainforests destroys the habitats of these creatures. They
4 ………….. cannot survive in other environments. They rely on about the food
5 ………….. and shelter being in their own habitats. Each time a habitat is
6 ………….. destroyed, the animals must have search for a new place. Luckily,
7 ………….. there are some people who they are doing something about this
8 ………….. situation. Animal protection societies are helping for the world
9 ………….. to learn more than about endangered species. When people know
10 ………… more, they can fight to protect and save the animals.
III. Choose the right tenses to complete the following passage. (1 point)
That afternoon we all got ready (1.go) ………….. to the pictures. We got a 63 bus to take us to
the Elephant and Castle, because the pictures (2.be) ………….. just next door. There was a great big
queue (3.wait) ………….. to go in and we were at the very back. Soon we (4. get) ………….. in. The
picture (5. already start) ………….. and it was very dark in there. We had to go down some stairs
(6.get) ………….. to our seats but instead of walking down them we fell down them. Soon we were in
our seats. We (7. sit) ………….. there (8.watch) ………….. the film when something hit me on the
head. It was an ice-cream tub. I (9.turn) …………..round to see who it was and a little boy who (10.
sit) …………..two rows behind me said, “I am very sorry. I wasn’t meant to hit you. I was meant to hit
the boy in front.”
IV. Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap. (1 point)
Interviews are an imperfect method of choosing the best people
for jobs, yet human (1) ………….. like to examine each other in BE
this way. One of the many problems of (2) …………..as it is SELECT
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commonly practised is that the forms filled in by (3) ………….. APPLY
often fail to show people as they really are. This means that you can
follow all the best (4) ………….. when completing your form and ADVISE
still find that you are (5) ………….. at the next stage - the interview. SUCCESS
(6) ………….., in the rare cases where interviewers are automatic, a SIMILAR
candidate with an (7) …………..form may do surprisingly well. ADEQUATE
Of course, your forms need to show that you have (8) ………….. CONFIDENT
in your (9) ………….. to do the job, but don’t try to turn yourself ABLE
into someone else – a person you have to pretend to be at the
interview. Realism and (10) ………….. are definitely the best HONEST
approach.
V. Choose the correct prepositional phrase from the box to complete the following sentences.
You may not use one phrase. (1 point)
jealous of by heart for a change content with in common
afraid of in captivity similar to in charge good at
capable of
1. Gold is …………………….. brass in color.
2. I must speak to someone responsible. Who’s …………………….. here?
3. She is very …………………………. swimming.
4. Jane’s new friend is a Scorpio, and he likes cats, so they have a lot ……………………...
5. He was ………………………….. his brother’s success.
6. Zoos were very popular, but now many people think it’s wrong to keep animals
……………………………..
7. As there’s no cream, so we have to be ………………………… milk.
8. I’m tired of staying at home on Sundays. Let’s go out ……………………………..
9. I’m very ………………………….. snakes. I can’t go near them.
10. At school we used to have to learn bits of Shakespeare …………………………….
VI. Insert a, an or the if necessary. If there is no article, put . (1 point)

In (1) ……………… summer of 1907, I was living in (2) ………………little cottage in (3)
……………… country, at (4) ……………… small distance from (5) ……………… sea. Half (6)
……………… mile from my cottage there was (7) ……………… school, The Grables, where Harold
Stackhurst, (8) ………………headmaster, and several other teachers taught students and prepared them
for various professions.
Stackhurst and I went on friendly terms and he was (9) ……………… only man in ……………… (10)
neighbourhood who sometimes called at my cottage.
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PART C. READING
I. Read the following passage. Circle the best answers (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage. (1
point)
Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, and breathing problems. Worldwide, about three
million people die every year because of smoking - that's about one .......(1)........ every ten seconds ! In
fact, smoking is the .........(2)........ of almost 20 percent of all deaths in the developed countries of the
world. Smoking doesn't just ........(3)…….... the smoker, it hurts other people, too. When a pregnant
....(4)...... smokes, she is hurting her developing……...(5)......... When a man .........(6)......... at home, his
wife and children are also breathing in smoke and can become sick. Even though most people
understand the ........(7)........... effects of smoking, they continue to smoke. The …......(8)........of women
and teenagers who smoke is increasing. Cigarette companies make advertisements that……....
(9)..........these groups of people so that they…....(10)…...to buy cigarettes.
1. A. death B. end C. loss D. decrease
2. A. origin B. reason C. cause D. basis
3. A. injure B. danger C. destroy D. hurt
4. A. child B. man C. woman D. wife
5. A. baby B. children C. love D. youth
6. A. relax B. enjoy C. cigarettes D. smokes
7. A. beneficial B. harmful C. harmed D. profitable
8. A. number B. amount C. quantity D. total
9. A. interest B. concern C. matter D. worry
10. A. retain B. maintain C. continue D. preserve
II. Read the passage below. Then circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to answer each question. (1
point)
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college
and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she
was hired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews,
but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which
provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology
and marine biology. Her imaginary and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than
1,000 printing sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in
the field. However, she always realized the limitations of her non-technical readers.
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It
proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how
they poisoned the food supply of animals, killed birds and fish, and contaminated human food. At the
time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued
propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963
report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
1. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A. as a researcher B. at college
C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service D. as a writer
2. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University ?
A. oceanography B. history
C. literature D. zoology
3. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26 B. 29 C. 34 D. 35
4. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. was outdated.
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B. became more popular than her other books.
C. was praised by critics.
D. sold many copies.
5. Which of the following was Not mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea
Around Us ?
A. printed matter B. talks with experts
C. a research expedition D. letters from scientists
6. Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us ?
A. highly technical B. poetic C. fascinating D. well-researched
7.The word “reckless” is closest in meaning to
A. unnecessary B. limited C. continuous D. irresponsible
8. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food.
B. a discussion of the hazards insects posing to the food supply.
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides.
D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry.
9. The word “flawed” is closest in meaning to
A. faulty B. deceptive C. logical D. offensive
10. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’ s Science Advisory
Committee ?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.
III. Read the text below carefully and then do the exercise below. (1 point)
Lotte and Wytze Hellinga
A. As a student at the University of Amsterdam after the second World War, Lotte found herself
stimulated first by the teaching of Herman de la Fontain Verwey and then by that of the forceful
personality of Wytze Hellinga, at that time Professor of Dutch Philology at the University. Wytze
Hellinga’s teaching was grounded in the idea of situating what he taught in its context. Obliged to teach
Gothic, for example, he tried to convey a sense of the language rooted in its own time and environment.
B. Study of the book was becoming increasingly important at the University of Amsterdam at this
period, as the work of de la Fontain Verwey and Gerrit Willem Ovink testifies. Wytze Hellinga’s
interests, formerly largely in a socio-linguistic direction, were now learning more towards texts and to
the book as the medium that carried written texts.
C. Much of the Wytze’s teaching followed his own research interests, as he developed his ideas around
the sense that texts should properly be understood in the context of their method of production and
dissemination. He was at this time increasingly turning to codicology and to the classic Anglo- Saxon
model of bibliography in the realization that the plan to produce a proper critical edition of the works of
Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, the seventeenth-century poet, dramatist and historian, depended on the
application of the skills of analytical bibliography.
D. Encouraged by his work, Lotte produced an undergraduate thesis on the printer’s copy of the Oria of
Constantijn Huygens (the Hague, 1625). This work, incidentally, has never been published, although an
article was regularly announced as forthcoming in Quaerendo during the early 1970s.
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E. On graduation in 1958, events took a turn that was to prove fateful. Lotte was awarded a
postgraduate fellowship by the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Zuiver – Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
(or Z.W.O) to go to England to study the fifteenth- century printing, and Marie Kronenberg, the
doyenne of Dutch bibliographers, arranged for her to be “taught in incunabulizing” (as she put it) by
Victor Scholderer at the British Museum.
F. As an honorary Assistant Keeper at the Museum, then, she came to England in 1959, assisting
among other things with the preparation of BMC volume IX (concerning the production of Holland and
Belgium) while studying the texts of the Gouda printer Gerard Leeu to see if the sources (and hopefully
printer’s copy) for his editions could be identified. Although the subject proved difficult to define
immediately so as to lead in a productive direction, most of this work was nonetheless to find its way
into print in such collaborative publications as the Hellingas’ Fifteenth century printing types, the
edition of the Bradshaw correspondence and the 1973 Brussels catalogue, to each of which we shall
return. But during her time at the Museum, Lotte’s attention was also attracted by such things as
English provenances on early-printed continental books, an interest which has stayed with her
throughout her career.
Questions 1 – 5: This reading passage has 6 paragraphs (A-F). Choose the most suitable heading
for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the appropriate number (1-6) next to
the paragraph. One of the headings has been done for you.
List of Headings
1. Lotte to go to England
2. Wytze’s interest in texts and books
3. Lotte unpublished
4. Lotte’s first influences at university
5. Lotte’s work in England
6. The development of Wytze’s research
Your answer:
Paragraph A 4 Paragraph B Paragraph C
Paragraph D Paragraph E Paragraph F
Question 6- 10: Read the passage again and then decide whether the following statements agree
with the information in the Reading or not. Write:
Yes if the statement agrees with the information in the passage.
No if the statement contradicts the information in the passage
No Information if there is no information about the statement in the passage.
Example: When Hellinga was obliged to teach Gothic, he tried to convey a sense of the language
rooted in its own time and environment.
Answer: Yes
6. Lotte studied at the University of Amsterdam after the Second World War.
7. Prior to his interests in the book, Wytze’s interest was mainly in socio-linguistic.
8. According to Wyzte Hellinga, the production and dissemination of books were not really matters of
importance.
9. When Lotte moved to England, she found it difficult to settle in initially.
10. Lotte’s undergraduate thesis on the printer’s copy of the Oria of Constantijn Huygens was widely
disseminated.
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Your answer:
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. You are going to read an article about the galaxy. Ten sentences or phrases have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences or phrases A- J the one which fits each gap
(1-10). (1 point)
………………………… (1) …………………………. A galaxy is a giant family of many millions
of stars, and it is held together by its own gravitational field. ………………………… (2)
………………………….
There are three main types of galaxy: ………………… (3) ………………. The Milky Way is a
spiral galaxy: ………………………… (4) …………………………. About one-quarter of all galaxies
have this shape. Spiral galaxies are well supplied with the interstellar gas in which new stars form; as
the rotating spiral pattern sweeps around the galaxy it compresses gas and dust, triggering the
formation of bright young stars in its arms. ………………………… (5) ………………………….
Most of their member stars are very old and since ellipticals are devoid of interstellar gas, no new stars
are forming in them.
The biggest and brightest galaxies in the universe are ellipticals with masses of about 1013 times that
of the Sun; these giants may frequently be sources of strong radio emission, ……………(6)
……………. About two-thirds of all galaxies are elliptical. Irregular galaxies comprise about one-tenth
of all galaxies and they come in many subclasses.
Measurement in space is quite different from measurement on Earth. Some terrestrial distances can
be expressed as intervals of time: ………………………… (7) …………………………, for example.
By comparison with these familiar yardsticks, the distances to the galaxies are incomprehensibly large,
………………… (8) …………………, in this case the distance that light travels in one year. On such a
scale the nearest giant spiral galaxy……………………(9) ………………, is two million light years
away. The most distant luminous objects seen by telescopes are probably ten thousand million light
years away. ………………………… (10) …………………………. The light from the nearby Virgo
galaxy set out when reptiles still dominated the animal world.
A. the time to fly from one continent to another or the time it takes to drive to work
B. a flattish disc of stars with two spiral arms emerging from its central nucleus.
C. in which case they are called radio galaxies
D. Most of the material universe is organized into galaxies of stars, together with gas and dust
E. A galaxy is a giant family of many millions of stars
F. spiral, elliptical, and irregular
G. but they too are made more manageable by using a time calibration.
H. the Andromeda galaxy.
I. Their light was already halfway here before the Earth even formed
J. The elliptical galaxies have a symmetrical elliptical or spheroidal shape with no obvious structure
Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4.
6. 7. 8. 9.
Part D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences, keeping their meaning unchanged, beginning with the words
given. (1 point)
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1. Everyone thinks I picked all the flowers in the garden.
I am thought ……………………………………………………………….
2. I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however.
Although ……………………………………………………………….
3. We decided to move to the countryside.
We made a ……………………………………………………………….
4. The oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution.
They are such ……………………………………………………………….
5. Does car exhaust fumes always pollute the air?
Is ……………………………………………………………….?
6. The Colombian coffee cost less than the Kenyan coffee.
The Colombian coffee was not ………………………………………………
7. Let’s put our old newspapers and bottles in recycling bins.
Why ……………………………………………………………….?
8. He said that he was sorry he hadn’t told me before.
He apologized ……………………………………………………………….
9. Yesterday she got up too late to catch the bus.
Yesterday she got up so ……………………………………………………
10. Because of her determination to overcome difficulties, she climbed to the top of her profession.
Because she was ………………………………………………………………
II. The chart below gives information about global sales of games software, CDs and DVD or
video. Write a report describing the information.
You should write at least 150 words. (2 points)
40
35
30
25 Games software
20 DVD/Video
15 CDs
10
5
0
2000 2001 2002 2003
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III. Some people think that family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that
friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use examples to
support your opinion.
You should write at least 250 words. (3 points
SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 VÒNGTỈNH

NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012
CHÍNH THỨC
(Gồm 02 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (BẢNG B)

* Ngày thi: 05/11/2011
* Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giaođề)
Part A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

LISTENING
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C
II. 2.0ps. Each correct answer gets 0.2p
1. White
2. 62
3. 427681
4. Leeds University
5. advertising
6. advertising executive (at Priceline Supermarkets)
7. (responsibility for) advertising campaigns
8. (dealing with) the press / publicrelations
9. career prospects
10. experience
I. 2.0ps. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. D 11. C
2. D 12. C
3. B 13. D
4. B 14. A
5. A 15. C
6. B 16. D
7. D 17. C
8. D 18. C
9. B 19. C
10. B 20. B
1. that 6. have
2. off 7. they
3. √ 8. for
4. about 9. than
5. being 10. √
1. to go 2. are 3. waiting 4. got 5. had already started
6. to get 7. were sitting 8. watching 9. turned 10. was sitting
1. beings 2. selection 3. applicants 4. advice
5. unsuccessful 6. Similarly 7. inadequate 8. confidence
9. ability 10. honesty
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V. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. similar to 2. in charge 3. good at 4. in common
5. jealous of 6. in captivity 7.content with
8. for a change9. afraid of 10. by heart
VI. 1.0p. Each correct answer gets 0.1p
1. the 2. a 3. the 4. a 5. the 6. a 7. a 8. the 9. the 10.
the
PART C. READING
1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.C
1.D 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.A 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.B
Paragraph B 2
Paragraph C 6
Paragraph D 3
Paragraph E 1
Paragraph F 5
6. Yes 7. Yes 8. No 9.Not given 10. No
1. E (A galaxy is a giant family of many millions of stars).
2. D (Most of the material universe is organized into galaxies of stars,
together with gasand dust).
3. F (spiral, elliptical, and irregular).
4. B (a flattish disc of stars with two spiral arms emerging from its
central nucleus).
5. J (The elliptical galaxies have a symmetrical elliptical or spheroidal
shape with noobvious structure)
6. C (in which case they are called radio galaxies)
7. A (the time to fly from one continent to another or the time it takes to
drive to work)
8. G (but they too are made more manageable by using a time
calibration).
9. H (the Andromeda galaxy).
10. I (Their light was already halfway here before the Earth even formed)
PART D. WRITING
1. I am thought to have picked all the flowers in the garden.
2. Although I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
3. We made a decision to move to the countryside.
4. They are such vast oceans that they can cope with the present levels
ofpollution.
5. Is the air always polluted by car exhaust fumes?
6. The Colombian coffee was not as expensive as the Kenyan coffee.
7. Why don’t we put our old newspapers and bottles in recycling bins?
8. He apologized for not telling me before.
He apologized for not having told me before.
9. Yesterday she got up so late that she missed the bus.
Yesterday she got up so late that she couldn’t catch the bus.
10. Because she was determined to overcome difficulties, she
climbed to the top of her profession.
II. (2 points) + III. (3 points)
The mark given to parts 2 and 3 is based on the following scheme:
1. Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of main ideas and details
asappropriate.
2. Organization and Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are
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organized and presented with coherence, style and clarity appropriate
to the level of English language gifted upper- secondary school
students.
3. Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and
structures appropriate to the level of English language giftedupper-
secondary school students.
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UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 12 - THPT
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Ngày thi 29 tháng 3 năm 2013
================
Điểm bài thi Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Số phách
Bằng số: Họ tên: Họ tên:
Bằng chữ: Chữ ký: Chữ ký:
* Ghi chú: Đề thi gồm 07 trang. Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi.
PART I: PHONETICS (1 point)
I: Find a word in each line whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
three by circling A, B, C or D. (0.5 p)
1 A allegedly B confusedly C supposedly D wickedly
2 A youths B maps C cigarettes D months
3 A equation B television C mention D decision
4 A rise B rinse C browse D bruise
5 A substitute B muddled C shutter D substantial
II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each
question by circling A, B, C or D. (0.5 p)
1 A academic B amphibian C apartheid D aquarium
2 A tuberculosis B mathematician C inheritance D communication
3 A casualty B habitual C characterize D ignorance
4 A magnificent B memorial C tobacconist D humanism
5 A trigonometry B explanatory C immediately D democracy
PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7 points)

I: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next
to the correct word or phrase. (2 p)
1. …… every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers.
A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually
2. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked …… and now it's fine.
A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over
3. When the electricity failed, he …… a match to find the candles.
A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started
4. I usually buy my clothes …… . It‟s cheaper than going to the dressmaker.
A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf
5. My father …… when he found out that I had damaged his car.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants
C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down
6. According to the captain, his special units can take an immediate action against terrorists should
such a need ........... .
A. arise B. originate C. evoke D. experience
7. We were ........... by the officers' decision to divert the whole traffic from the main route.
A. rambled B. baffled C. stumbled D. shuffled
8. The book says that the revolution was ............. off by the assassination of the state governor.
A. launched B. cropped C. triggered D. prompted
9. The hijackers have demanded a ........... to be paid for releasing the civilian hostages from the plane.
A. currency B. revenue C. deposit D. ransom
10. He‟s .............................. work and cannot possibly see younow.
A. up to his ears in B. very interested in
C. not involved with D. concerned with
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11. He suddenly saw Sue ..................... the room. He pushed his way ..................... the crowd of people
to get to her.
A. across/through B. over/through C. over/along D. across/across
12. She tried to .......................
A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of
C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan.
13. My cousin obviously didn‟t ………… much of an impression on you if you can‟t remember
meeting her.
A. create B. do C. make D. build
14. She was kept awake for most of the night by the………… of a mosquito in her car.
A. whine B. moan C. groan D. screech
15. Her business must be going rather well, ……….by the car she drives.
A. deducing B. deciding C. inferring D. judging
16. He looks very aggressive and threatening, and so his soft, gentle voice is rather………….
A. disembodied B. disconcerting C. dismissive D. discordant
17. If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable…………., because it seems too good to
be true.
A. suspicion B. doubt C. reservation D. disbelief
18. My sister‟s confidence in her ability to play the piano was badly……….. by her last music teacher.
A. subsided B. weakened C. undermined D. loosened
19. Your grandfather is rather tired so do not………….your visit. Let him have a rest.
A. prolong B. lengthen C. delay D. shorten
20. Their eventual choice of the house was……….by the time Peter would take to get to the office.
A. related B. consequent C. determined D. dependent
II. Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (1p)
In 1764 Dr. Johnson accepted the contract (1. produce) a dictionary. (2. rent) a garret, he took on a
number of copying clerks, who (3. stand) at a long central desk. Johnson (4. not have) a library
available to him, but eventually produced definitions of 40,000 words ( 5. write) down in 80 large
notebooks. On publication, the Dictionary immediately (6. hail) in many European countries as a
landmark. According to his biographer, James Boswell, Johnson‟s principal achievement was (7.
bring) stability to the English language: “It (8. be) the cornerstone of Standard English, an
achievement which (9. confer) stability on the language of his country”. As a reward for his hard work,
he (10. grant) a pension by the king.
Your answers:
1 ………..………... 2…………...……….. 3…………..………
4 ………..………… 5………..…………… 6.……..……………
7. ………..………... 8. ………..…………… 9. ………..………… 10. ........................
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (1 p)

th
1. Please (know) .................................. our letter of the 25 . We have not had areply.
2. Eating fish and lots of vegetables greatly increases your life (expect) ......................
3. It is very rude to interrupt someone in ……………………... (sentence)
4. Wow, I'm afraid I am not very (photo)..........................
5. The (forest) ..................................... has caused many so-called man-made disasters.
6. All the ............... from the last lecture were not allowed to attend the interview for the coming
project. (absence)
7. The road was (pass) ............................... because of the snow.
8. She spent hours getting the house (spot) ...........................clean.
9. Paul is a good employee, and is very …………. (conscience).
10. …………………….. children will not be allowed to cross busy roads. (accompany)
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Your answers:
1 ………..………... 2…………...……….. 3…………..………
4 ………..………… 5………..…………… 6.……..……………
7. ………..………... 8. ………..…………… 9. ………..………… 10. ........................
IV. The passage below contains 11 mistakes. (0) has been done for you as an example. IDENTIFY
and CORRECT the other ten. (1 p)
0. all complete --> completely
Things started to go wrong as soon as we got to the hotel. We were all complete exhausted
after our long journey and looking forward to shower and a rest. However, we found that our room has
not ready, which was very annoy, although the manager was extremely apologetic. While we were
waiting, we asked about the excursions to places of an interest which we had read about in brochure.
Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all cancelled! Apparently, the person responsible for
organise them had left suddenly and had not been replaced. Then Sally saw a notice pinning to the
door of the restaurant, saying it has closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that the swimming
pool was empty. When we eventually got to our room we were horrified find that it was at the back of
the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, which seemed to be used as a rubbish dump. We seriously
began to wonder whether or not to stay.
Your answers:
1…………...……… --> . ………………........ 2. ………………… -->. ……....……………
3. ……..…………..... --> . ………….…........ 4. . ……………….. -->. ……………...…....
5. ……………..….. --> . . ………….…........ 6.………...……… --> . ………………........
7. ……………..….… -->. …….....…………… 8. ……..………….. --> . ……….….…........
9. . ……………...….. -->. …………….....….... 10. ……………..…. --> . . ………….…........
V. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle (1 p).

1. Dishonesty is foreign ……………. his nature.
2.Yuri Gagarin lifted …………… into space aboard the Vostok 1 at 9.07 a.m. Moscow time
…………… 12th April, 1961.
3. She was free to indulge …………… leisure activity like reading.
4. Is it OK if I write …………… pencil?
5. If we leave ………… the station ……… once, we arrive ………… ten minutes ………… hand.
6. Her bright red hair made her stand …..……from the others.
Your answers:
1 ………..…… 2…………...… - …………..… 3. ………..…… 4.………..……
5………….….. -…………..… - ………..…… -………..…… 6.. ...................
VI. Insert the, a(n) or X (no article) where necessary (1 p).

I had long since prepared my mixture; I purchased at once, from (1)………… firm of
wholesale chemists, (2)……….. large quantity of (3)……….. particular salt, which I knew, from my
experiments, to be (4)...………. last ingredients required, and late one night, I mixed (5)…………..
elements, watched them boil and smoke together in (6)…………. glass, and when (7)…………..
liquid had cooled, with (8)………… strong glow of (9)……….. courage, drank off (10)…………
potion.
Your answers:
1 ………..…… 2…………...… 3…………..… 4 ………..…… 5………..……
6………….….. 7…………..… 8 ………..…… 9………..…… 10. ...................
PART III: READING (6 points)
I: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (2 p).
In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting for news. Two of fishing-boats
had been caught in the storm which had blown up during the night. In the cottages round the harbor
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people stood by their doors (1) worried to talk.
The rest of the fishing fleet had (2) the harbor before dark, and the men from these ships
waited and watched with the wives and families of the missing men. Some had (3) thick
blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men (4) be cold and tired. When dawn
began to break over in the east, a small point of light was (5) in the darkness of the water and a
few minutes later, (6) was a shout.
(7) long, the two boats were turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of
the harbor. The men (8) helped out of their boats, and (9) they were stiff (10) cold
and tiredness, they were all safe.
Your answers:
1……….. 2…………. 3………… 4………… 5……………
6……….. 7…………. 8………… 9………… 10…………..
II: Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each sentence by circling A, B, C
or D (1.5p)
While many nineteenth–century reformers hoped to bring about reform through education or
by eliminating specific social evils, some thinkers wanted to start over and remark society by founding
ideal, cooperative communities. The United States seemed to them a spacious and unencumbered
country where models of a perfect society could succeed. These communitarian thinkers hoped their
success would lead to imitation, until communities free of crime, poverty, and other social ills would
cover the land. A number of religious groups, notably the Shakers, practiced communal living, but the
main impetus to found model communities came from nonreligious, rationalistic thinkers.
Among the communitarian philosophers, three of the most influential were Robert Owen,
Charles Fourier, and John Humphrey Noyes. Owen, famous for his humanitarian policies as owner of
several thriving textile mills in Scotland, believed that faulty environment was to blame for human
problems and that these problems could be eliminated in a rationally planned society. In 1825, he put
his principles into practice at New Harmony, Indiana. The community failed economically after a few
years but not before achieving a number of social successes. Fourier, a commercial employee in
France, never visited the United States. However, his theories of cooperative living influenced many
American through the writings of Albert Brisbane, whose Social Destiny of Man explained
Fourierism and its self-sufficient associations or “phalanxes”. One or more of these phalanxes was
organized in very Northern state. The most famous were Red Bank, New Jersey, and Brook Farm,
Massachusetts. An early member of the latter was the author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Noyes founded
the most enduring and probably the oddest of the utopian communities, the Oneida Community of
upstate New York. Needless to say, none of these experiments had any lasting effects on the patterns
of American society.
1. The main topic of the passage is……..
A. nineteen-century schools. B. American reformers
C. the philosophy of Fourierism D. model communities in the nineteenth.
2. Which of the following is not given in the passage as one of the general goals of communitarian
philosophers?
A. To remake society B. To spread their ideas throughout the United State
C. To establish ideal communities D. To create opportunities through education.
3. The Shakers are mentioned in paragraph 1 as an example of…….
A. a communal religious group B. radical reformers
C. rationalistic thinkers D. an influential group of writers.
4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word impetus in paragraph 1?
A. Stimulus B. commitment C. Drawback D. Foundation.
5. The “phalanxes” described in paragraph 2 were an idea originally conceived by….
A. Albert Brisbane B. Robert Owen C. Charles Fourier D. John Humphrey Noyes
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6. Why does the author mention Nathaniel Hawthorne in paragraph two?
A. He founded Brook Farm in Massachusetts.
B. He was a critic of Charles Fourier.
C. He wrote a book that led to the establishment of model communities.
D. He was at one time a member of the Brook Farm community.
7. Which of the following communities lasted longest?
A. New Harmony B. The Oneida Community C. Red Bank D. Brook Farm
8. The word oddest in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to which of the following?
A. Earliest B. Most independent C. Largest D. Most unusual
9. The author implies that, for readers, the conclusion of the paragraph is..........
A. obvious B. surprising C. absurd D. practical
10. Why did the author probably divide the passage into two paragraphs?
A. To compare nineteenth-century reforms with twentieth-century reforms.
B. To present an overview of a concept in the first paragraph and specific examples in the second.
C. To contrast the work of utopian thinkers with that of practical reforms.
D. To give the causes for a phenomenon in the first paragraph and its consequences in the second
III: Read the text and decide which word best fits each blank by circling the letter A, B, C or D
(1.5p).
United Parcel Service (UPS) believes that its employees should give the firm a fair day‟s
work for a fair‟s day pay. The package delivery firm seems willing to give more than a fair‟s day pay.
But in (1) , UPS expects maximum output from its employees.
Since 1920s, the firm‟s industrial engineers have been studying every detail of every task (2)
by most UPS employees. From their studies have come time and motion standards that (3)
how those tasks are performed and how long they should take. Drivers, for example, are expected to
walk to a customer‟s door at a speed of exactly three feet per second. They are told to knock as soon as
they get there, rather than (4) time looking for a doorbell.
Work engineers are (5) riding with drivers, timing everything from stops at traffic lights,
to wait at customers‟ doorway, to stairway climbs, to coffee break. And they are not (6) to
pointing out the occasional inefficiency. Additionally, supervisors ride with the least good drivers,
noting how they work and constantly (7) them until their work is up to standard.
The (8) of all this work engineering is efficiency, and UPS has been called one of the
most efficient companies anywhere. It's also a highly profitable company. Most drivers take the
regimentation in stride: many show (9) in meeting the UPS standards each day. Others, however,
feel that they are constantly being pushed, that it is impossible for them to (10) at work. UPS
officials claim that the standards provide accountability. And, they say, employees who work
according to UPS standards should feel less tired at the end of the day.
1: A. fact B. exchange C. return D. short
2: A. hold B. performed C. accepted D. under
3: A. indicate B. govern C. demonstrate D. tell
4: A. wasting B. spend C. spending D. waste
5: A. consistently B. continually C. constructively D. chronically
6: A. impolite B. brave C. intimate D. averse
7: A. scolding B. criticizing C. encouraging D. correcting
8: A. task B. reason C. object D. target
9: A. pride B. passion C. interest D. pleasure
10: A. rest B. relieve C. relax D. restrain
IV. Read through the following text and then choose the best phrase given below, to fill each of the
gaps. Write one letter (A-I) in each of the numbered gaps. Some of the suggested answers do not fit
at all. (0) has been done for you (1p).
Every teacher knows that not all students are good examinees. Some are too tense, become over- anxious or
too stressed and then perform below expectations just when it matters most.
Teachers try to help by compensating, believing that if they boost a student‟s academic knowledge they
will cure his fear of exams.
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So, last year, (0) I_ , I completely rewrote the Business Studies Revision Course at this secondary school.
The central idea of the course is to treat the examination as an event, a challenge, a performance, much like
a sports match, a drama production, or perhaps a major music concert, (1)
and very definitely on the public stage. The idea is to show that the exam is not a test, but an opportunity to
show how good the candidate is.
The objective is to improve students‟ final performance (2) , control and ability to cope. The theme of
„total preparation for performance‟ teaches them that (3) are obviously important, they are only two of the
five skills required, the others being coping strategies, mental skills and management skills. These
additions give a new dimension (4) , increasing enjoyment and motivation. They widen a student‟s focus
and help to convince some of the less confident students that there are many ways in which they can
actively contribute towards their (5) .
A those not mattering so much B self-confidence and self-esteem

C by increasing self-confidence D relying on my expertise alone
E to a student‟s revision F but a real desire
G while knowledge and examination techniques H but bigger and more important
I drawing on my teaching experience and sports psychology skills
PART FIVE: WRITING (6 points)

I. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same
meaning as the first one (2p)
1. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
--> Urgent ...............................................................................................................
2. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
--> Enormous ..........................................................................................................
3. Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh.
--> The very………………………………………………....……………...……....
4. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
--> There was an ........................................................................................................
5. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
--> The boy dances ................................................................................................
6. I simply fail to understand some of my colleague‟s attitudes to work.
-->I have some colleagues ........................................................................................
7. I did not realize how much he was influenced by his brother.
-->I did not realize the extent ..................................................................................
8. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems.
-->Mass tourism is ....................................................................................................
9. It was six months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
-->I cancelled .............................................................................................................
10. These books are on loan from the British Council library.
-->These books have .....................................................................................................
II: Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence
has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the word in brackets (2p)
1. I can‟t find the answer without a calculator. (out)
......................................................................................................................................................
2. My friend took no notice of my advice. (deaf )
.....................................................................................................................................................
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3. These two makes of computer are practically the same. (hardly)
......................................................................................................................................................
4. His smooth manner didn‟t deceive us. (taken)
......................................................................................................................................................
5. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
......................................................................................................................................................
6. There‟s nothing new about crimes of passion (hills)
......................................................................................................................................................
7. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast. (annual)
......................................................................................................................................................
8. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent. (terms)
......................................................................................................................................................
9. Make yourself at home. (ceremony)
......................................................................................................................................................
10. She will probably be elected. (stands)
......................................................................................................................................................
III: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the cues given below, a complete
letter (2p)
Dear Rob and Randy,
1. all these weeks/ hospital/ I just/ receive two pieces/ good news.
......................................................................................................................................................
2. The doctor/ say/I / can / home / few days.
......................................................................................................................................................
3. My wife tell/ me / how you two/ been clearing/ snow / from our driveway and sidewalk.
......................................................................................................................................................
4. Have/ such/ good neighbours/ make / very happy.
......................................................................................................................................................
5. My wife/ tell/ you/ refuse / take / money /for your efforts.
......................................................................................................................................................
6. But I/ think/ I find / way round that.
......................................................................................................................................................
7. Please accept / enclosed check.
......................................................................................................................................................
8. I/ would/ never think/ as payment/ the snow shoveling.
......................................................................................................................................................
9. but as a sincere token/ appreciation/ your thoughtfulness.
......................................................................................................................................................
10. Thank/ again / see/ soon.
......................................................................................................................................................
Best regards,
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHON HỌC SINH GIỎI
NĂM HOC: 2012 – 2013 – MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12 -
THPT
Total marks: 20
PART I: PHONETICS (1 point)
I: Find a word in each line whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
three by circling A, B, C or D. (0.5 p)
1B 2A 3C 4B 5D
II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each
question by circling A, B, C or D. (0.5 p)
1A 2C 3B 4D 5A
PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7 points)

I: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next
to the correct word or phrase. (2 p)
1D 2B 3C 4B 5A 6A 7B 8C 9D 10A
11A 12C 13C 14A 15D 16B 17C 18C 19A 20C
II. Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (1p)
1. to produce 2. Having rented 3. stood 4. did not have 5. written
6. was hailed 7. to bring 8. is 9. conferred 10. was granted
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (1 p)

1. acknowledge 2. expectancy 3. mid-sentence 4. photogenic 5. deforestation
6. absentees 7. impassable 8. spotlessly 9. conscientious 10. Unaccompanied
IV. The passage below contains 11 mistakes. (0) has been done for you as an example. IDENTIFY
and CORRECT the other ten. (1 p) [0.1 p for each both identified and corrected mistake]
1. all complete--> completely
1. shower  a shower 2. has was 3. annoy annoying
4. an interest  interest 5. in brochure the brochure 6. cancelled been cancelled
7. organise  organising 8. pinning pinned 9. has closed was closed
10. horrified find  horrified to find
V. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle (1 p).

1. to 2. off - on 3. in 4. in 5. for - at - with - in 6. out
VI. Insert the, a(n) or X (no article) where necessary (1 p).

1. a 2. a 3. a 4. the 5. the 6. the/a 7. the 8. a 9. 0 10. the
PART III: READING (6 points)

I: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (2 p).
1. too 2. reached/entered 3. brought/got 4. would 5. seen/ visible
6. there 7. Before 8. were 9. although/ though 10. with/ from
II: Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each sentence by circling A, B, C
or D (1.5p)
1.D 2C 3A 4A 5C 6D 7B 8D 9A 10B
III: Read the following text and decide which word best fits each blank by circling the letter A, B, C
or D (1.5 p).
1C 2B 3B 4D 5B 6D 7D 8C 9A 10C
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IV. Read through the following text and then choose the best phrase given below, to fill each of
the gaps. Write one letter (A-I) in each of the numbered gaps. Some of the suggested answers do
not fit at all. (0) has been done for you (1p).
0. I 1. H 2. C 3. G 4. E 5. B
PART FIVE: WRITING (6 points)

I: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same
meaning as the first one (2p)
1. Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
2. Enormous efforts have been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease.
3. The very thought of his face at the moment makes me laugh.
4. There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods.
5. The boy dances attendance on/upon his father.
6. I have some colleagues whose attitudes to work I simply fail to understand.
7. I did not realize the extent to which he was influenced by his brother.
8. Mass tourism is partly responsible/ to blame for the environmental problems.
9. I cancelled my subscription/subscribing to that newspaper six months ago.
10. These books have been lent by the British Council library.
II: Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence
has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the word in brackets (2p)
1. I can‟t work out the answer without calculator.
2. My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
3. There is/are hardly any difference(s) between these two makes of computer.
4. We were not taken in by his smooth manner.
5. Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
6. Crimes of passion are as old as the hills
7. The annual rainfall in/for the northeast of Britain is higher than that in/for the southeast.
8. In terms of education, his childhood years had been well spent.
9. Don‟t stand onceremony
10. She stands a (good) chance of being elected.
III: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the cues given below, a
complete letter (2p)
Dear Rob and Randy,
1. After all these weeks in (the) hospital I (have) just received two pieces of good news.
2. The doctor said/says that I could/can go home in a few days.
3. My wife told me how you two have been clearing the snow from our driveway and sidewalk
4. Having such good neighbours like you makes me very happy.
5. My wife told me you refused to take any money for your efforts.
6. But I think I've found a way round that.
7. Please accept this/ the/my/our enclosed check.
8. I would never think it as payment for the snow shovelling
9. but as a sincere token of our appreciation for your thoughtfulness.
10. Thanks again/Thank you again and see you
soon. Best regards,
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SÓ GIÁ O DUC VÀ DÀ O TAO KY THI CHON DQI TUYÉN HSG LÓP 12 THPT
TINH DÔ NG THÁ P DQ THI CÁP QUÓC GIA NÁM HQC 2013 - 2014
DÉ THI MÔN: TIÉNC ANH Ngày thi: 26/10H0I3)
DÉ CHÍNH THÍfC Z?fôi#/nn /àm bài: CBO phu (Xhông kÉ ihài gicrz phái dÊ)
\ IJ‹• thi eôm có: 16 li .›uül
STT do giám thj ghi
Hp và tén thi sinh:
So bá o danh: Phõ ng thi Sõ phách

Giá m thi 2:
H9c sinh lõ p trtrõ ng (Do HD chãm thi ghi)
(Ky tên - Ghi hp và tên)
Hoi dong coi thi:
I I'fi.\ri nâ'y dânh cbo li(›i ‹louis cHam ‹ li i i
Diêm tiing phân Diêm bài thi Hp tên vã chip ky Sô phá ch

Bá ne sô Bã ne chíí Giâ m khá o l
Câ u A:...........,.
Cáu B:. . ..........
Câ u C:........... STT do HD châm
Câ u D:............ thi ghi
Giàm kháo 2
Só phóch
(Do HD phiic Máa ghi)
Tông:
Diêm ring phán Diéni bài thi flo Min và chin Sôphâch
Bõng sô Bíinv chi"r Gii’im kliho 1 Giám khâo 2 (Do HD phúc kháo ghi)
Câu A.............
Cóii B.’............
Can C.‘...........
Câu D.-............
Thi sinh khéng dupe viiit vilo phiin é chha tréng n:iy
I. LISTENING: (3points)
Part 1: Questions I — 10
Circle the correct letter A-C.
1. Jenny's journey began in
A. London. B. Singapore. C. Hong Kong.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for ench answer.
Lost luggage CLAIM

Name:
Addres
FORM
(2] ............... St.,
Telephone Gentry
[3] Lee Riverside
s:
number: Arrived Flight QA 392
on: Connecting flight [4] ......
from:
Circle the correct letter A-C.

5. Which of the drawings resembles Jenny's bad?
Prigs 2 of 16 • V2
6. Whiuh cxti a fcattii’e ‹)t›es Jcniiy irlciiti Iy‘?
A. bliick colour O. when:1s C. :i iiictal It.intlle
7. What time shoulrl .lenoy's bag cii-i-ivt:‘?
A. 5:50 iiii O. 6: 10 Jain C. 7:5f) aiii
Write NO MORE TIJ AN 'I"W€I WOltDS l’‹›i the aiisivei .

When Jenny Jaicks tl{3 the l3ilb ISIãC )4ilÚ IO [Ü]
Name TWO things t\iat ttio agent «Iviscs Jciu›y to l›i ing.
S. ..........
10.
ra i 2: Questions I I - 2tl
Listen to pin-I of a coiivci-nation between a stuilciit null a pi‘olessoi’.
I I . (()uc•slion I) What iy this coilvel-sulitiii iiiostly abt›tit‘?
A. How to become ii good jotiri2illiSl
J3. Rt:gistering for courses .iiitl t:oiii}alcting the 1icCCssai‘y i‘cqttil’0lll0nts UI’ a 114*/lt*/’
D. l low to talce jropei ootcs c1tii‘ing ii lcctiii’c

12. (Question ) W ii y i s i t laettci- th.at two sl riilent t.okc iiiiot)iei- sciencc cliiss?
A. The stiiclGl2t W i31Af O bC il III GI3U•C l2lcl)Ol’•
O. Tlic prtitcssoi' likes science.
C. "die stticlciat does HO( llilVc ltd biI)CG friars concur ritiication.
D. The stuclcnt noutls two sci‹:rice clusscs in oi‘dci’ tti iiiccf Hoc I¿i‘‹ic1r aiioi ’otlt ’°
**° l3. Qiirs/ior 3) What c‹iii be infen ec1 frown thc coiii oi’sation'/
A It is ii gootl iclca to keep youi end goal in iiiind when i’cgistci’ioi; for’ cl:issue.
J3. Jourii;ilisijj 1s HIC bCSt choice of’init]ors in collCge.
C. Piolessoi s ai c not vei y ¡Soon nt iidvising students.
D. Science classes slaoultl always we I‹lien ti i‘st.
j_,istel£ to tIt« convct"5ntiotj, itljcl fill ill the bIi1nl‹s tu COl41)Jl0fC UIF conYt›"sittio!* l*ff!CS.
14. Stutlent visits }x’otfiss‹ii’ loi’ . . . . . .
15. Wants to . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . .. .. . . . . - - - - .
Profcssor asks abotit liouivs
16. Wants to know .
17. Sttidcnt wiints to iiIrish in . . . . .. .
18. Student wamts to takc
Tlli sinh kh0ng dapc viét vfio plalia é chira trong way
Pnrt 3: Questions 21 - 30
Mntch the 3 speakers (21-23) with the bacl‹groiind infoi mation below (A-G).
21. Anna
22. Veronica
23. Chris
COMMITTEE MEMBERS' IIACI€GROUND AND EXPERIENCE
A has done film reviews
B currently in third year
C gaining course credit for festival
project D has made films
E enrolled in Media Studies
F works as a journ:t1tst
G was film club experience
Circle the coi rect letter A-C.

24. The total number of films in the festival each year is
A. five B. three C. twelve
25. Who chooses the films for the festival?
A the committee members
B. the International Students’ Society
C. independent diStTibutoTS
26. Durins the intermission, who is interviewed on camera?
A. journalism students
B. members of the audience
C. the organising committee
27 Of the fi I us shown in the festival,
A. none is in English.
B. most are dubbed.
C many have subtitles.
28. The festival did not make a profit last year‘ because of
A. poor weather
B, wigh price of ad mission
C lack of publicity
Complete the following using NO MORE THAN 3“HREE WORDS.

INTERNATIONAL rILM FESTIVAL
Planning Overview
Taslt: To be completed by:
. 25. 1 March
. obtain sponsorship and 15 Mai’c1i
advertising 31 March
. 30. April
. print and distTibute posters
Tlsi sinh lchong dirpc viet vaO }3lJan O china trong nay
II. LEXICO — GRAMMAR: (7 points)

Part 1: Choose the woi d or phrase which best coiiipletes each sentence. Write your answer s (A, B,
C, D) in the spncc provided undei- this part.
31. I just took it . . .. . . , . .. .. that he’d always be available.
A. for granted D. into C. easy D. into account
consideration
32. The case against the corruption scandal was
A. discarded B. refused C. eliminated D. dismissed
33. We cam the very large group of musicians that includes string and wind instruments a(n)
A. band D. musical C. orchcsti D, trio

a
34. It nevcr .. . . . . nay mind he will lie to me.
A crosses B. entcrs C happcns D. takes
3S. Tony is so . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . that his friends tend to tell him all their problems.
A. confidential B. optimistic C. sympathetic D. collective
36. The man . . . .. . . . . . in business as a manager.
A. set off B. set up C. set out D. set on
37 During thc starvation we used to keep a . . . .. . . . . . . . of dried food in the factory
A. substitute B, i‘escrve C. preserve D COnserve
38. If you leave a piece in . . . . . . .. . . . , . . . . , . . I will give it to the manager,
A. written B. noting C. writing D. clarity
39. My mother is a cheerful woman, with a . . . . . .. .. . . . . . laugh.
A. hearty B. noisy C. loudly D. friendly
40 It's not wise to ask to lend his car while he's not in a good
A. state B. condition C. mood D. support
41. Thomas has a garden which is . . . . . rninc.
A. double as large B. semi-larger than C. twice as large as D as two-time as large
42. _ “What do you think of the fit in we’ve watched?”
A. It’s a breeze! B. No kidding! C. I’vc seen better. D. None of your business
43. In 1870, ...... ... ... ...., John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. that oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
44. The new manager is . . . . . . .. . . . . , . . ,.. easy-going. He is always very serious about thc woi’k
A. by no means B. by means C. by all means D. in the mean time
of
45. Computers are said to be ... ............... for the development of mankind.
A. here to stay B. neither here nor there
C here and there D. here today, gone tomorrow
Your nnswci :
3l ....., ,.............., ... 36. ... .................... 41.
q2 . .. 37. . .... . 42.
33. .... . .. .. . . 38. ,............ ... 43.
34. 39. . . . . . . . . . . 44.
35. . 40, 45.
’
Tlli sinh kla0ng dapc vi(t v:to plaiin é chiia tri\ng nay
P.art 2: In most lines of the text, there is rim extra woril. Write the extra word or put a tick (<) in
the gitp ion line is correct. (OJ curl (00) ltfivr bern Alone as examples.
.toscf Nest:tdci. 1s n slreet iilusicinn who wurks in on office during 0. ,
the work and plays on a lrurnpot in n jazz hand nt wce1‹ends. 00.. .... , on
l1r t'»el s h«t this combination suits Io him vet' well as it allows 46..
him the best of both the woTlds. I lDfldny to Uridny he leads ‹a 47.. , . . .
regular like, genir5 up eariy. lravslling to work ontl returning home 48.... ,.. .
in thr evening to be lits wide snd children. I-to re •1 rd• P •yi•s in 49.. . .
the street os z way n( odvciiisiny the j band. People stop to 50... . .. . . . .
listen and often ask ii ifihn bond is for him. They get asked to 51.......
play
themselves at priva« pin. weddings 8od clubs, in this way 52, . . . . .
ihey can carn up enough money ‹o pay fbr their sfr •rt licence, S3.. . . . . . . . . . . .
which costs quite a lot. In the summer mottths, however, when 54. . .
flare are more than tourists nround, the band Does quite well 55.. ... ..
finenciilly According In Josef, sunshine intakes people more 56.... ...
generous. especially thai if the band tan play in o triwn square 57. .. ..
On tbosr
where ‹iccusinne,
people people
ore sitting; andtooutside
likr to enjoying
sit for »gm, lisfeni
a ‹lrink or a meal. 58.......... ... ... ..
-- °-- -
•s '
good music. eating, drinking and chatting to their must friends. 60, ,. . ... ..
Piirt 3: Write the connect FORM of ench bmcketcd wortl in the iiiimberecl spaces provided in the
IN A CLASS OF YOUR OWN
Like uny rorr› of(0. EDUCATE. ), the self-taught tonne Los its 0. education
advantages his well es its (b I DI\AW) 61.......
On the one kand. you zrc b2. AUYONOMY): no clzssroon›. no 62.....
time sble an‹t so no risk o£getting a ha‹I (SP. A1"F .ND) rzcor‹t. 65... .
You are able ro study at your own p8cc; at )\ome, in fl›c car or
YV)1076V6P yQL1r Wttlkn ar tskcs you. Un the other I›. nd, can ynu
rezlly trust yourself to be (64 SULFU E) mo iv«trd wit1Jo»t some
tbrc›. nf cxcernol stimulus?
I prucrasttnatcd (6S. DREADj hrforc beginning my Frx\ Spanish
«ouzsc, I made voJTcc, did Jomcstic ct›orcs ih«t woe anytlTl h@
but (d6. FttE.SS}; 1 even w8tcl›cd daytime to)a'vision hut. anc« \ gnt 66.
started, I Maun‹I the course surpnsi»gty engcging. ”I c mul imedia
formats. colourful iexibt›oks and (67. IMAGING) tmchi op iiiciliods 67,
nil drew me into the mcitcnicfl; of lo8tni nd it in:w I.angueb•u.
Ofcnutst, if your aim is (68. EKPEltT) in t he leiigiicJ;c. truth ing can G8.
beat actually going to the country concerned. Ranulf-the-clock
{69, fM'vlER5E) js cleaf)y alwnys goin;; to he morn cffeciivc then tire 69
odd half hour with a set shapes. flux tkai odd half hour will give yt›ii
cii (70 VALtJE) )icad start alien ynti step nul sinh› tier stiects
Thi sinh lcliong flu’ c viet vao p1ian o chii'a trong nay
Part 4: Supply the correct form of the VERBS in block capitals in brncI‹ets to complete the passage.
Wi ite your aiiswers in the spacc provided below the passage.
Thieves (71. BREAK) . into the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Holland for
many years. The museum (72. BE) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a treasure house of the artist Vincent Van Gogh's
paintings. His works (73, SELL) .. . .. . , . . . . . . . .. .. at record prices in recent years. A year ago a
Japanese company (74. BUY) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... Van Gogh's Portrait of Doctor Gachet for US$82 5
million (S$ 143.3 million). His world famous 'Sunflowers' (7S. FETCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... a
skyrocketin¿; price as well. Yet, during his short, tra;;ic life, the passionate and visionary artist only
managed to sell one of his paintings
Thc stunning prices paid for his works (76. ATTRACT) . . . . . . . , art thieves There (77
BE) . . . . . . . . , . . . four major thcfts; twenty paintings worth hundreds of iilillion of dollars (78
STEAL) .. . .. , , .. . . . . . . Fortunately, they (79. RECOVER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . from the thieves’ getaway car. It
seemed that the two thieves (80. LEAVfi) .. . ... .. . . . .. . . . their s etaway car near a railway station on
the eastern outskirts of Amsterdam.
Your :iiiswei :
71 . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . 76.
.. .
77,
72.
78
73.
79,
74.
80
75.
Pa•t s: riff in ench blank with a suitable PREPOSITION. Write your answer s in the numbered
bInnl‹s pi ovided below the passage.
Reginald Andrews, 29, was standing; (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . the subway platform under l4th Strect,
waiting for the train to take him back home. His train pulled (82) . . ... , .. ... , the station, and suddenly
Andrew's thoughts were interrupted (83) . .. .. . ... ... . a crisis. David Schnair, 75, a blind war veteran, had
fallen (84) . . . . . two carria¿;es and was lying (US) . . . . . . . . . . , .. . the rails. (86) . .. . , . . . . . . . . . . . less
than no time, Andrews climbed down (87) . . .. . .. the platform, and he pulled Sclinair (88) . of
danger just as the train was about to move. Neither suffered more than a few cuts and bru ises
President Reagan saw the rescue story (89) . . . . .. . . . .. a newspaper. He rang
Andrews to
congratulate him (90) . .. . .. . . . .. . . his courageous action and offer him a big sum of money as a reward
Your aiiswer:
81. 86.
82. 87,
83. ... . . . .. . . .. . . , . . . . . . . . . 89,
84. ... .. . ... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
85. . . ... .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 90.
I•agc 7 of’ 16 * V2
Tll S‹RlJ khéng dirpc vi(t viio plian é cla#a tr4ng nfiy
Part 6: Insert A, AN, THE or €i (zero ai ticle) where necessary. Write your answers in the
numbered spaces provided under the passage.
Yesterday (91) .. , ... . . ... lisht aircraft crashed into (92) . ... . , . .. , . lonely hillside on (93)
border between Italy and Yugoslavia. (94) . pilot and two passengers were killed when (95)
plane came down in (96) . . .. ... . , . thick fos. So far, (97) . . .. , ..... passengers have
not
been identified. The countryside around (98) . crash site is hilly and (99) . . . rescue
team from Venice had difficulty in locating the aircraft. Finally, the plane was found by (I 00)
local hunleTs and their dogs.
Youi answers
SI. 96
92. 97.
93. 98
94 9S.
95 100.
III. HEADING: (4 points)

Part 1: Choose the woi ds that best fit eaci› or i«c blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C, oi
D to indicate your answer.
TEDDY BEAIIS
The history of the teddy bear goes back on hirflicr then l9tl3. 19 thni year. a cartoon (101)
in an American newspaper showing t•rcsidcnt Theodorc (Teddy) Roosevelt (I 02)
to shoot a bear cub on a hunting expcdititin 8oon sRcr this, a« ‹n«erprisi«g toy slice
owner in New York made some toy bears and (I 05) , them in his shop window with a sign
that (104) . .. . . . 'Teddy's bear'. These beaks QT‹iNed to 6r so poptilnr thltl Hazy sonn sold ( 105)
and it w‹tsn't laug bo£orc s factory was a9tat›li,slxxf to (106) kdvanfage o£ the
green ( I tl7) , . . for these rim toys
At nboui the mmr time, the Stciff toy facing in Germany had introduced a (108)
nd suit toys, mnde (109) . , mohair end wood shavings. with movable heads and imbs. ( I t0)
the popiJnrity of teddy bc‹trs in I t›r U.SA, Still decided o (I I I) ... . . .. .. m8king
thee as well acd they were modeled (I I2) . \I c real beam. in Stuttgart zoo. It is thesz early 5‹eiff
bcors that «re now most eagerly taught (I t3) . t›y cnllcct»rs.
’these days teddy bcnrs arc o good investment for people who want to sell them years later at a
much I I 3) price. floivmcr. it’s obvious thnt most teddy bear lovers collect them for
(I l5) . tether ihnn profit.
101. A. remarked B. approached C. oppeaie‹l EI. reported

102. A. defending B. reversing fi. dealing O. refusing
103. A. introduced B. published C. tIv•nionsireted D. dlsplttyed
104. A. said B. wrote fi. spi›ke D named
1 05. A. out B. up C off D. awny
1 06. A. lake B. find C. make s et
TlJi sinh khong dir‹yc vict vfio phiin o clura trong nay
107. A. claim B. order C. demand D. request

108. A. grade B. chain C. kind D. range
l0f. A. along with B. down from C. up for D. out of
110. A. GivCn D. As C. D. Since
111. A. enter B. put Although D. begin
112, A. on B at C. set D. in
I I o. A. through B. to C. with D. for
1 14. A. hottcr B. harder C after D. higher
1 15. A. charm B. purpose C. heavier D. pleasure
C. choice
Part 2: Read tile following passage and answer Ihe q uestions that follow by circling A, B, C, D to
indicate your answer.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
All over the country young people are entering a world of homelessness and poverty, according
to
, i l I '- ! o li' ' ! • i ', i 'i., > it . ’' ; .. ‹-,- rly 150,000 young; people a¿;ed between sixteen and
I I I : '.‹ 'i . , !. I ! i ..‹ - 'i-' ' ! roof over their heads are mostly not runaways but
‘! !' ' ':"' -• - ' - " ' . .' !*.1 • r- '“ r' ' i* ! 1 i ' '.. i ! i P their homes or forced to leave because of parental
' i .‘ - ': i i i i l l › 11 ! ! '' i i I i '[ - “ ” ' ' i '. ' ' ': i ! ' ' i ' i . ' - i ! . i.iii '/ other reasoris.
l‘,i 1. ' ! ! !i.’ ..‘.. .'.- ' ! . :.c' -.. '. i c-t' !J - \ v.:': - I u .. !i‹‘ . ›: ;irl we shall call AliGe. She did not come from a poor
li. . . .iu 1 h:!i i l!,. t " -.... I .i ir . .i i!! . .: li ' ! , I i c!.. lts. The Shelter team met her in on overnight hostel
. ! i i ,lu .'.* •: its . 1 . i i ii li '. i’!!', ,-.: !! •1i iwork. It turned out that her parents had thrown her
.' i! i: .!:- . iii 1 to do Science Advanced Level exams - which her
parents refused her permission to do, saying that sciences were unladylike!
Shelter says that the Government's laws do notliins to help these youngsters.
Rising i ents, a sliorta¿;e of cheap housing and a cut in benefits for young people under‘ the a¿;e of
twenty-five are causing a national problem, according to Shelter. The recent changes in the benefit laws
mean that someone aged between sixteen and twenty-five gets less than older people and they can only
claim state help if they prove that they left home for a ¿good reason.
Shelter believes that because of the severe cuts in benefits to young people, more and more
are beia¿; forced to sleep on the streets Shelter aiso points out that if you are homeless, you can't s
et a job because employers will not take on someone without a permanent address; and if you can't get a
job, you are homeless because you don't have any money to pay for accommodation. It's an impossible
situation
116. According to a recent report by Shelter, it appears that
A. nearly 150,000 young people are living out in the open
B youn3 homeless people live in places like cardboard city.
C more and more young people all over the world are finding themselves homeless
D. hostels are too full to offer accommodation to hoiiieless youns people.
1 17. Most yoting pcople lintl ihciiiselvcs w itlioiit .i i ‹ml' over tlici i‘ hcacls laeciitis‹: . .
A. thcy have rUll ilWlly li-out home.
B. they do not want to live with a c1ivoi‘cctl pui nut.
C. cii'cuinstaiict:s iiiakc it iinpossiblc li»’ tliciii to I is•c at Ironic.
D. thcy have tlii’owu away any cliaiicc ct’ liVi UJ ill Home lay laeliii v ing
wath y 1 1 8. Why was Alicc tuincd out of her ironic?
A. 5)2a didiJ't Xvi3Ht to sttitly loi- lici’ A)Vi1l4CU•C) L.CVC GXilIJJS
B. She hucl not t›1atuiiied high inarlts in hn’ exawis
C. She i-efusecl to clo her litiiiicwoi’l‹ in the evenings
D. I-Ici’ par-cuts ditln't iigi'ee with what shc iv iintetl to
do. I l *9. According to the tcxt, what in c bcnclits?
A. gifts of limb and clothing . )‹tWU il)tlL1( €$ i (’ibtiting iiioiicy
C. subsidies for- tlicise in nccd. D. cx1i’ii wages l'oi‘ }aai‘t-tune woi’kci’s
120. Thc changes in tlic systems of bcnctits i44Ciltl 1)JilI . . .
A. young pcoplc cannot claiin iiioiiey unless they tit u under- sixteen th’ eve:i‘ tweiily— li 'e-
B. anyone uiitI‹:i‘ twenty-live mill not living tit ironic evil I i-occivc hclp with ti›otl and
‹icc-olialiiudatioii.
C. young people clo not iecei ve as much tunnel its thaws t v»i- twelity-tive.
D. the riiiclci tweiity-(iws can clii inn liiolicy onl y if’ Hwy li‹ivc let I home.
121 . Acent tling to Shelter, mccc young people liiivc Green ioi’cccl onto the sti’cets, . . . . . . . . . . . ..
A. they will third it tli l’lictil I to final iv‹v’f:.
B. thcii- l enciils will be scvciely ctit.
C. they wil1 FiCVCt‘ @O )ilGk llOlJlC inch l4.
D. they wil l oiicotii‘age their’ lïiclids tti tlti the .».irn».
I ?2. Thu nt ticlc was hcun wi'ittcn tc› .
l3. iiicl-caso aivai’cness ti I’ the {ii-obleiiis I.ici ug y‹iti[i¿u Simple.

C. wai‘ii yoiing people init to bc loo cogcr to h.rvc mane.
D. pcl’stiat1« thc govci inherit to take action t‹ hcl)i thc yotiiil;.
Part 3: ftcad tltc passage ‹ut‹l answei tltc r{ucstioos tl nt follow by circling A• D, , !• '>d'<*t*
N EIVSFAPERS IN TI I I*. AM RtCAN COLONIES

Twe tii st newspa}aui’ in the A1isci’ic-au ct tonics wits itiblislacd in J3oston in 1590. It was callcc
Pii/›fi’c/r Occm i c'uces. f)of/i Uoi’eign roof Dome.Slic’li. V o I ’ii wo z c-loscc1 down by tlic Bi itisli aftcr just one
iss tte. EOtil’tecli ycilI’s ]i.Issctl beiol’e (la e sectihCl lieiVs]xl{3ci‘ a)3]iC•s1‘C(I, it WOC1‹ I y ]3iif›Cl’ Cal UCC Use +OS!Olf
New'.s-f.e/fcr.
Early iicwsli npei‘S G(3iJti)illcd littlc mole than itcms tukCll ft‘Ol1J O()1Cl’ )ilpcrs, especially thosc
thorn London. As a i‘csult, most of the “news” wits iiiiiii)• iiioiitlis old since ctlitoi’s hatl to wait fo*’ PUMP
°flt°i to bring papel‘s from Eui ti ie. Tllosc captains ulso ivei’c t›cciisiona1 som-cms of news as tl*0y coul
p ovicle
eyewitness accounts of oiittiial d isastcrs or sectiiiclliiiiid thsci-i{atiorls ct’ i‹ii”aivay 0v0l*ts. So >c chews w•is
also icccivcd fi‹rn lcttcr wi itci s aiotiiad twe coltaii ics, who sv ottltl tlcscl ibo cvciits Occuri-i i3(; in th i
"Chi sinh liliong du’pc viet v:to ph3n é claira tri\rig nay
James Franklin was the first editor to see the newspaper as a means of expressing social and
political commentary. Franklin, who was the older brother of Benjamin Franklin, published the New
Eiiglnnd Cowniil. He and his friends wrote humorous and satirical essays about current evenls and
local society, angering mniiy but turni• s newspapers into entertainment.
Franklin lefl to run his own newspaper in Philadelphia, "I’he Petm ylvniiin Gci•eite, which Franklin
bought in 1725. Franklin uscd the paper as an outlet for his wit and satire, creating fictitious characters
offerin;; their funny and sometimes cutti• s observations about daily life.
In colonial times, a newspaper office usual ly consisted of just two people: the owner and an
apprentice. Thc apprentice would live and work with the owner in order to learn the trnde. The
apprenticeship usually lasted from ages twelve to twenty-one. Owners often considered their apprentices
to be their personal property and treated them cruelly. Newspapers of the time were filled with ads
offering rewards for runaway apprentices. When an apprcntice turned twenty-one, and if he had saved
enough money, lie would open his own newspaper office. No females were allowed to be apprentices
Printing presses had not improved much since their invention by Gutenber; in 1440. Newspapers
in the colonies were printed on wood presses with a lever-operated screw to lower the platen to the bed ot
ihe press. An apprentlce would apply ink to the wooden type with a wool ball on a stick:. Each
lowering of the platen had to be performed manually, with a top speed of about 200 impressions per
hour.
By the middle of the 1750s, newspapers wei e starting to play nn important role in giving
voice to the growing niitngonism toward nritisl› role and in stiri ing up the drive toward
independence. Opinions that formerly were distributed in pamphlets began to find a horne in newspapers
The Declaration of Independence, signed on July 4, 1 776, appeared two days later in the 1"hiladelyhin
fireiiiiiy /’n. f Some of the leaders of the Constitutional Convention in 178f, James Med i son, Alexander
Hamilton, and John Jay, attempted to win public support for their views by publishing the Pedernlist
Piipers in two newspapers.
123 The word accounts in the passase is closest in meaning; to
A. pei‘formances D. records C. expr anations D occurrences
1 24. According to paragraph 3, the Net v E•nglnm:I Courcmt w‹xs important because
A. it was the first newspaper to include political and social commentary
B. i1 was edited by Benjamin Franklin's older brother
C it contained news from London
D. it included letters from other colonies
125 The word many in the passage refers to
A. friends B, satirical essays C, current events D, readers
126. Accordins to paragraph 6, all of the following are true of apprentices EXCEPT:
A. They were inal e.
B. They sometimes ran away.
s
C. They became apprentices at a e ten.
D. They were apprentices until age twenty one.
127.The woi ct theirs in t!ie passagc icfeis to
A owner‘s 0. iip)ireutices C. ucwspopcrs D. ads
129 Which of the following Ie:it exjii csses lwe esseii(iii I information in the bold setitencc? Incorrect
aiaswel’ choiccfi cl1m4gc the meaning in tin itii’t0 nt iviiys tv leave otlt csseiltial ill(oi’paatioii.
A. Ncwspapei’s wci’c a tli‘iving 1oi’ce i n win ni ng siqa{ioi’t for‘ the Constitution.
O. Ncivspapei‘s )ilayetl an iinpoi’taiit i‘olo i u ex Jr’essing twe colonists' tlesii‘e for‘ iiide residence.
C. The Declaration of’ hide acndcncc was .iiiiit›tiiacetl in isewspapci’s.
D. The Bi itish nisl not
129. Tlic author’ mentions the Papers iti par agi‘aph b in ot‘der to . ... ... ... . ..
A. give iin exainplc of’ how ncwsJaa)ici s wet e iisctl t‹ inlliiencc public opinion
B. show wlici‘e the Dcclaration of lnclepeutlcuct: wits atiblishecl
D. note a pamip1a lot 2'j( LI 3 3Cil1‘C) ill iI l4 '•W fi}3’ 1I3GI

1 30. Directions: An iiitiodtictoi y sentcncc lot‘ .i lvi icl’ sunruary of thc passage is provitled below.
Coiiiplctc the stiiciiaai’y by st:lci:ti rig the TI-IRLE answer' ‹:lioiccs that expr ess the trio.st impoi-tant ideas
in the passage. SoiTic answer’ choices do not belting i n the summary laecatise tlicy cxpi’css ideas that ai’e
not in thc passage oi at c minoi‘ itl‹:as in the pa»asc.
Newspapers in colonial America grew s\o›vty I›ti I lace:inze vei. inflticntinl in society.
Wood printing i’esses coald makc 200 iiaapi’exxions {ser- laoui’.

r.News}aapei’s ivoi’c crucial in stippoi4ing the iiaovc t‹›svoi’d indcpcotlcuce fi’ooa Dritaiia.
Piirt 4: Revel the piissage aiiil fill in each gap is'itIi ON fi suitable woi’‹I.
Aher’ school iiiaiiy lit itish stutlents go› to uni velsity. They ( 13 I) . . . .. .. . ......... . . . . several
tiiiivcrsities tliioiigli UCAS (Uiiivei si tics aiitl Colleges Adiiiission Scrvicc) and t’cceive (1 32)
o1' a Palace on condition tliut they iiehievc cci toin ( 133) . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. in their’ A
levels.
A fi i’st ( 134) . . ..... , which is tistiiilly tin honours clegi’cc, gciicrally talces three year‘s.
Most ctitii’scs end wi th (1 33) . . . . ca{lct] finals. Results ai e given as classes (= p’acles): a
fii‘st is tlic liighcst class, scc‹iiatls ai‘e oJien s}i1it lactwccii u}a)iei- second aiitl lower‘ sectind, and below that
is a t1iii’d. (I 36) ..................... iriay adcl tlic letter s BA (Baclleloi- of Arts) or BS (Bacliclor of Science)
allei- tliei r native. Solve gi iitlaatus go on to stiitly lot’ .i ( 137) . . .. . . . . . . . . , . , . , . .. . dcgi ee, often a
master’s degree or a ( 138) . . .. ... . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . ..
Students in Bi‘itaiii foriiacrly hacl tlicir tiiit itin li:os paid by the state uuid icceived a govci‘niiieat
( 139) . . .. . . . . . . . . to ho1)a lxiy theii’ livi ug oxJaciiscs. Now they ieceivc only a loan towai ds their
ex)icnsos, ancl have to pay Al 00() a year’ toivoi’tls ttiitioiis. Thc new ari aiigeiiieiits have caused a gieat deal
ot’ concern moth among stuclonls .int1 among iiieiiilicrs oI‘ the public who lielicve twat education
should be ( I 4(I) .
4. , . ‘9 ' .L Q
Thi sinh khéiig duoc viet v:to phan o clitra trong nay
IV. WRITING: (6 points)

Part 1: Finish ench of the following sentences in sticli a way tliat it menus the same ss the sentence
printed befoi e if.
1 0 1, I can remember tin equally mysterious
incident. I can remember on incident just
142 Oecati.'ie Lliete Was a late frost, iti of the fniit crop was
spoiled. A frnst. .
I •l3. I hon t iindersioiid M svord rif Ihis wrclclietJ report.
l can't make )iead
144. Our car really needs servicins, doesn't it?
Our car really must
145. It's a pity that you wrote that letter.
I'd
Pni 1 2: Fiiiisli encli of the following sentences in such a way tlmt it is us similar as possible in
mean ing to the original sentence. Use the woi d given and other words as necessary. Do not change
the form of the given word.
146. The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen. (HELD)
147. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
145. The new cinema will be built as long as the counGil agrees to our plans for extra cur parki• s space.
(SUBJECT)
149. There are very few opportunities for Tim to play the saxophone these days. (GET)
150 The staff in that office all have great respect for their boss. (LOOK)
Part 3: The two pie charts below sliow changes iii world population by region between 1900 and
Summarise the infoi mation by choosing and reporting the hey featui es, rind mal‹e any relevant
comput isons. You shotild write about 150 words.
Thi sinh khéng dxgc vift véo phén é chi?a tréng néy
\ S' ‹› i”l I I’d› › II I“l "t› II I 'JIT!I'I (I(I fly I II l‹›
m Asia
to E‹xope (including Russia) in
North America
B Africa
O Latin America
,- World Population 2000: 6 billion

tz Asia
£:i Europe (including Russia)
in North America
. t o Latin America
”' ”
I :”” • s Middle East and North Africa
”' ” 7 '”
a Others
Thi sinh khéng duqc viat véo phan 6 chiza trfing nay
Part 4: Write about the following topic:

We live io‹:fly iti rim electronic information age. It is easier to be connected by technology yet many
people
seem no nloser to feeling hayyy in their lives. Di tee.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from your own knowledge or
experience. You should write 250 — 300 words.
Thi sinh khång dupc viet våo ph:in ‹i chira triing nåy
TtlE ENIG
- De thi co 16 n‘ang;
- Giem thi khfing giai tliich gi them.
MA DE 1: Attitudes to family
Question 01 In what ways have families in your country changed in recent

years?
*•••*PR*•priate reasons and examples to support your ideas.
You have Th minutes to think what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes fns/cdd of flfll sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally
as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes. Good luck!
MA DE 2: Travelling and learning
Question 02 What do people learn from
travelling?
Give appropriate reasons and examples to support your ideas.
You have 10 mfTIutes /o think what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally
as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
MA DE 3: Attitudes to education
Question 03 How has education cbanged in your country in the last ten years?
Give appropriate reasons and examRles to support your ideas.
You have 1t1 miniftes to lliink what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes insic•ad of ftill sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally
as possible.
Your talking time shnuld not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!
MA DE 4: Education and technology
*e' How important is it for schools to have computers for thelr

students?
Give approp te reasons and examples to support your ideas.
You have 10 minutes to think what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentennes and try to SPEAK as
naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes. Good luck!
MW DE 5: Tastes in reading
Question OS no you think it is important for people to read a lot? Why

(not)?
Give appropriate reasons and examples to support your ides.
You hOVC 10 minutes to think what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as
naturally as possible.
Good luck!
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TẠO VĨNH PHÚC LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề.
Ngày thi: 02/11/2012.
Đề thi gồm 05 trang.
PART A: LISTENING.
You are going to listen to this telephone conversation between JON and JANICE and answer the
questions. You should write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
You will hear the recording TWICE.
Areas dealt (1) , North suburbs

with:
from (2) £ to £ 500 a month
Rent:
Depends on:the area
availability (3) . garage

Properties available :West Park Road
rent (4) £ a month including (5) bill Tithe Road

rent £ 380 a month
including (6) rental
Viewing arrangements:meet at office on (7) afternoon at 5.00 pm
Need:letter from bank
reference from your (8) .
Must:give (9) notice of moving in give deposit of (10)

pay for contract
PART B: PHONETICS.
Identify the word whose main stress is different from that of the others in each group.
1. A. interest B. important C. decision D. relation
2. A. damage B. arrange C. pocket D. nature
3. A. eternal B. essential C. immoral D. practical
4. A. begin B. polite C. attend D. keenness
5. A. popularity B. investigate C. university D. similarity
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PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences.
1. Julie has out of playing with dolls.
A. developed B. moved C. removed D. grown
2. Mike in for sailing after he made friends with Harry.
A. got B. went C. put D. came
3. The other runners were too far ahead for us to up with.
A. catch B. go C. get D. turn
4. This is road I’ve ever driven along.
A. the bumpy B. the bumpiest C. the bumpier D. bumpier
5. Jack better if he had had more time.
A. could have done B. could do C. couldn’t do D. did
6. Keith is taller than her brother.
A. lightly B. delicately C. sparely D. slightly
7. I must go to the dentist and .
A. get my teeth to take care of B. take care of my teeth
C. my teeth be taken care of D. get my teeth taken care of
8. The last time I went to the supermarket I ended buying all the things I didn’t really need atall.
A. in B. to C. by D. up
9. 20,000 people are thought to have attended the concert.
A. As much as B. More C. As many as D. Less than
10. I cross the Channel by boat, I feel seasick.
A. Though B. As soon as C. So that D. Whenever
II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting.
1. Families who are enough fortunate to own a historic home may be able to get restoration funds from
the A B C D
government.
2. The first things a new international student must do include renting an apartment, registering for
A B C
classes, and to get to know the city.
D
3. When parents allow his children to spend many hours watching television, the children are not likely
A B C
to be physically fit.
D
4. Jessica is only an amateur, but she sings sweeter than most professionals.
A B C D
5. Mrs. Adams was surprising that her son and his friend had gone to the mountains to ski.
A B C D
III. Give the correct form of the word in blanket.
MOVING HOUSE
Moving house is said to be the third most stressful experience you can have (coming after the
(1. DIE) of a close relative, or a divorce). The reason for this is partly the (2- ORGANISE)
involved, but also the feeling of (3. SECURITY) caused by completely changing your
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environment. Of course, a (4. SYSTEM) approach can help ease the difficulties, especially on
the day of (5. REMOVE) . Plan your packing carefully or, better, employ a (6. RELY)
company to pack and move your things. This will (7. CERTAIN) lessen the amount of damage
to your (8. POSSESS) . It’s also a good idea to take out (9. INSURE) . Some worry is,
of course, (10. AVOID) but try to keep calm and look forward to life in your new home.
PART D: READING
I. Read the passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word.
They call New York “the Big Apple”. Maybe it’s not (1) like an apple, but it’s certainly
very big. There are too many people, that’s the (2) . The street are always full of cars and
trucks, and you can never find a (3) to park.
If you have enough money, you can take a taxi. New York cabs are yellow. They look all the
same. But the drivers are very (4) . Some were born and (5) up in New York, but many
are (6) to the United States. A few drive slowly, but most go very, very fast. Cab (7) _ is
a difficult job. It can be dangerous, too. Thieves often try to steal the drivers’ money. Drivers
sometimes get hurt.
If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take a subway. The (8) is
quick, and it’s cheap, but parts of it are old (9) dirty. Lights don’t always work and there are
often fires on the track. On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains. But you can’t see the
color of the old trains easily. There is too much dirt and too much graffiti, inside and (10) .
II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered
gap in the passage below.
School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of tests we take. They find out how much
knowledge we have gained. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t it a
(1) that some people who are very academically successful don’t have any common sense?
Intelligence is the speed (2) which we can understand and react to new situation and it
is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientists are now preparing (3) computer
technology that will be able to ‘read’ our brains, (4) tests are still the most popular ways of
measuring intelligence.
A person’s IQ is their intelligence (5) it is measured by a special test. The most
common IQ tests are (6) by Mensa, an organization that was founded in England in 1946. By
1976, it (7) 1,300 members in Britain. Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000
worldwide, largely in the US.
People taking the tests are judged in (8) to an average score of 100, and those who
score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa. This works out at percent of the population. Anyone from
the age of six can take the tests. All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them
if (9) enough time. But that’s the problem, the whole (10) of the tests is that they’re
against the clock.
1. A. case B. fact C. circumstance D. truth
2. A. on B. to C. in D. at
3. A. advanced B. forward C. ahead D. upper
4. A. at this age B. for the present C. at the time D. now and then
5. A. how B. that C. as D. so
6. A. appointed B. commanded C. run D. steered
7. A. held B. had C. kept D. belonged
8. A. concerned B. relation C. regard D. association
9. A. allowed B. spared C. let D. provided
10. A. reason B. point C. matter D. question
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III. Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow by choosing A, B, C or D.
Cholera, a highly infectious disease, has resulted in millions of deaths time after time over
centuries. It is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, first isolated by Robert Koch in 1883.
The organism enters the body through the digestive tract when contaminated food or water is
ingested. The bacteria multiply in the digestive tract and establish infection. As they die, they release a
potent toxin that leads to severe diarrhea and vomiting. This results in extreme dehydration, muscle
cramps, kidney failure, collapse and sometimes death. If the disease is treated promptly, death is less
likely.
In many countries, a common source of the organism is raw or poorly cooked seafood, taken
from the contaminated waters. The disease is especially prevalent after a natural disaster or other
destruction that results in a lack of fresh water. Sewer systems fail and waste travels into rivers or
streams; piped water is not available so people must take their drinking and cooking water from rivers
or streams. Because people frequently develop communities along waterways, the disease can be
spread easily from one community to the next community down streams, resulting in serious
epidemics.
1. The word infectious in the first sentence is closest in meaning to _.
A. communicable B. severe C. isolated D. common
2. According to the passage, cholera is caused by .
A. a virus B. a bacterium C. kidney failure D. dehydration
3. All of the following are probable causes of infection EXCEPT .
A. eating food cooked with contaminated water B. eating undercooked seafood
C. eating overcooked pork D. eating raw oysters
4. According to the passage, what is a symptom of the infection?
A. Release of a toxin by the bacteria B. Regurgitation
C. Overeating D. Epidemics
5. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for this passage?
A. Dysentery and its effects B. Water Purification Systems and Their Importance
C. Results of Wars and Natural Disasters D. The Causes and Effects of Cholera
6. The word prevalent in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. dangerous B. commonplace C. unusual D. organized
7. The word lack in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. contamination B. multitude C. shortage D. well
8. According to the passage, cholera .
A. is easily passed from one person to another
B. is not a real threat
C. is no more dangerous than the common cold
D. cannot be passed from one to another by casual contact
9. What can you infer from the passage?
A. Careful cooking and hygiene practices can reduce the chance of getting the disease
B. Water mixed with other substances will not pass the disease
C. The respiratory system is the most common area of entrance
D. Kidney disease is the most common cause of the disease
10. The word epidemics at the end of the passage is closest in meaning to _ .
A. studies B. illness C. bacteria D. plagues
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PART E: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. I don’t intend to apologize to either of them.
→ I have ………………………………………………………………….
2. She has never been to the ballet before.
→ It is the ………………………………………………………………….
3. The result of the match was never in doubt.
→ At no time ………………………………………………………………
4. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
→ The last ………………………………………………………………………..
5. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
→ Mary accused ………………………………………………………….
6. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
→ If……………………………………………………………………….
7. When I picked up my pen I found that the nib had broken
→ On………………………………………………………………………
8. There is no danger that you will fall from the verandah
→ There is no danger of……………………………………………………
9. The sea was so cold that we couldn’t swim in it.
→ The sea was too …………………………………………………………
10. He felt too ill to get up.
→ He did not………………………………………………………………
II. Topic writing (from 150 to 200 words).

Write a paragraph about “The importance of family in a person’s life”.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers.
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
VĨNH PHÚC LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH – THPT
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

(Gồm 02 trang)
PART A: LISTENING
1. (the) city centre/ center (itself) 6. (the) telephone/ phone
2. 250 7. Wednesday/ Wed
3. (a) garden 8. employer
4. 325 9. two/ 2 weeks’
5. (the) water 10. one/ 1 month(‘s) rent
PART B: PHONETICS
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. B
PART C: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

I. Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences.
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A
6. D 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. D
II. Choose one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A
III. Supply the correct form of the word in the blanket

2. organisation/
1. death 3. insecurity 4. systematic 5. removal
organization
6. reliable 7. certainly 8. possessions 9. insurance 10. unavoidable
PART D: READING (30 points)

I. Read the passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word
1. exactly 6. newcomers
2. problem 7. driving
3. place 8. subway
4. different 9. and
5. grew 10. outside
II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered
gap in the passage below
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C
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6. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. B
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer)
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. D
6. B 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. D
PART E: WRITING
I. 10 points – 1p/ item
1. I have no intention of apologising to either of them/ I have no intention to apologise to either of
them.
2. It is the first time she has been to the ballet.
3. At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
4. The last thing you should/ ought to/ must do is (to) phone the police.
5. Hoa accused Minh of breaking her bicycle/ Hoa accused Minh of having broken her bicycle
6. If I had known you were coming, I would have waited for you.
7. On picking up my pen, I found that the nib had broken.
8. There is no danger of your falling from the verandah.
9. The sea was too cold for us to swim in.
10. He did not feel well enough to get up.
II. Topic writing:

- Well-organised –
- Few grammatical mistakes
- Various grammatical structures and vocabularies
* Total: 100 points.
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THI CH N HSG GI IPHUCSMOON TI NG ANH– T NH V NH PHÚC
S GD& T V NH PHÚC KÌ THI CH N HSG L P 12 THPT N M H C 2014-2015
THI MÔN: TI NG ANH - THPT
CHÍNH TH C Th i gian: 180 phút, không k th i gian giao
( thi g m 05 trang)
PART A. LISTENING.
Section 1. Questions 1-10

You are going to hear a conversation on opening a bank account. As you listen,
complete the form below by writing NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER
for each numbered blank.
The recording will be played twice.
.
OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT
Type of student account: the (1) account
Full name of applicant: Elme Lewis
Date of birth: (2) 1982
Current address: (3) Drive
Telephone: 798643
A student account offers: an account book and (4) a
Interest: <£600: (5) %; ≥ £600: 5.5%
Overdraft: (6) £
Documents: passport, a (7)
Identity (security problem): Name of (8) : Emma
Statement: Every (9)
Special request: Open (10) account as well
Section 2. Questions 11-15

Listen to the dialogue and choose A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences below.
The recording will be played twice.
11. The student is worried about .
A. how many facets she has to mention B. what facilities there will be
C. what transport is available D. why the facilities are there
12. She can get a doctor when she arrives by .
A. registering with the Universe Hospital
B. registering with an agent of the World Health Organization
C. contacting the National Tropical Hospital
D. enrolling with the University Health Centre
13. The Counseling service is told to be .

A. ineffective B. confident C. confidential D. helpful
14. The number she can contact the Central Campus is .
BY BÌNH – THPT LI N S N, L P TH CH, V NH PHÚC

A. 0900 762 5913 B. 0900 762 5903 C. 0900 359 223 D. 0976 259 1350
15. She has to pay for the membership to some gymnasiums.
A. £22 a year B. £ 6.50 a quarter C. £22 half a year D. £6.15 a month
PART B. PHONETICS
Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words.
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
16. A. sufficient B. vitamin C. quantity D. medical
17. A. demonstrate B. ingestion C. fortunate D. absolute
18. A. necessary B. comparative C. curriculum D. facilities
19. A. reality B. identify C. methodical D. independent
20. A. interfere B. embarrass C. well-behaved D. intuition
PART C. LEXICO - GRAMMAR.

Section 1. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
21. Salt and ice can be used to food.
A. contaminate B. pollute C. include D. preserve
22. Ask Tom to give you a hand lifting the suitcase. He is as strong as .
A. an elephant B. a buffalo C. a gorilla D. a horse
23. Have you sold _ of those shirts yet?
A. out B. off C. on D. for
24. I to have known there is such an appropriate curriculum, I would have registered for it
at the beginning.
A. If B. Do C. Were D. Providing
25. When you do something, you should .
A. weigh up the pros and cons B. turn over a new leaf
C. go down well with it D. get through to it
26. We love our teacher very much because whenever we look tired in class time, he tells us a small
story which makes us .
A. split on it B. split off C. split on him D. split our sides
27. I made no impression on you at school as I was neither an excellent student nor a(n) one.
A. good B. disruptive C. original D. compulsory
28. By the time I was told about the terrible affair, I in what he often said to me.
A. believed B. was believing C. would have believed D. had believed
29. "How is the traffic there?" -" ."
A. No matter B. Absolutely C. Not too bad D. Good idea
30. "Is the course interesting?" -" ."
A. Agreed B. Ready C. Really D. Absolutely
Section 2. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.

Vitamins, taken in tiny doses, are a major group of organic compounds
that regulate the mechanisms by which the body converts food into energy. They
should not be confused with minerals, which are (31) in their makeup. 31. (organic)
Although in general the naming of vitamins followed the (32) order of 32. (alphabet)
their (33) , the nomenclature of individual substances may appear to be 33. (identify)
somewhat random and _ (34) . Among the 13 vitamins known today, five 34. (organize)
are produced in the body. Because the body produces sufficient quantities of
some but not all vitamins, they must be supplemented in the daily diet. Although
each vitamin has its specific (35) and cannot be replaced by another com- 35. (designate)
pound, a lack of one vitamin can interfere with the processing of another. When a
lack of even one vitamin in a diet is continual, a vitamin deficiency may result.
The best way for an individual to (36) a necessary supply of 36. (sure)
vitamins is to maintain a balanced diet that includes a (37) of foods and 37. (vary)
provides adequate quantities of all the compounds. Some people take vitamin
supplements, predominantly in the form of tablets. The vitamins in such
supplements are (38) to those in food, but an adult who maintains a 38. (equal)
balanced diet does not need a daily supplement. The ingestion of supplements is
recommended only to correct an existing deficiency due to (39) diet, to provide 39. (balance)
vitamins known to be lacking in a restricted diet, or to act as a therapeutic
measure in medical treatment. (40) , caution must be exercised with fat- 40. (Specify)
soluble substances, such as vitamins A and D, because, taken in gigantic doses,
they may present a serious health hazard over a period of time.
Section 3. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct
and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick ( ). If the line
has a word that should not be there, write the word next to each number.
Forecast might warn us to about threats posed by the weather, 41
but imagine if we could take out control of the weather and 42
prevent dangerous weather conditions from in the first place. 43
Controlling the weather may be the biggest technological 44
challenge we face. For a long of time, scientists have dreamed 45
of creating artificial clouds to bring rain to areas hit by 46
drought, but it's much harder to do than they expected that. The 47
global weather system is very complicated, with each part 48
having an effect taken on all the others. The scientists may feel 49
they are wasting up their time, but success could save millions 50
of lives.
PART D. READING COMPREHENSION

Section 1. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer by writing the letter A,
B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season.
Drying, smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat,
like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810 a
French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And
in the 1850's an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving
milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860's, but supplies
remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned
stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food
could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily
diets. Growing urban populations created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to
raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables
great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890's, northern city dwellers
could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a
month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled
families to store perishables. An easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in
the 1870's, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, most of
which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the
mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920's and 1930's.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods
that were heavy in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless,
many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products
to achieve more varied fare.
51. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Causes of food spoilage.
B. Commercial production of ice.
C. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet.
D. Population movements in the nineteenth century.
52. The phrase in season refers to .
A. a kind of weather B. a particular time of year
C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring food

53. The word prevent is closest in meaning to .
A. estimate B. avoid C. correct D. confine
54. During the 1860's, canned food products were .
A. unavailable in rural areas B. shipped in refrigerator cars
C. available in limited quantities D. a staple part of the American diet
55. The word them refers to .
A. refrigerator cars B. perishables C. growers D. distances
56. The word fixture is closest in meaning to .
A. luxury item B. substance
C. commonplace object D. mechanical device
57. The author implies that in the 1920's and 1930's home deliveries of ice_ .
A. decreased in number B. were on an irregular schedule
C. increased in cost D. occurred only in the summer
58. The word Nevertheless is closest in meaning to .
A. Therefore B. Because C. Occasionally D. However
59. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying. B. Canning. C. Cold storage. D. Chemical additives.
60. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
B. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners.
C. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
D. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
Section 2. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to complete the following
passage by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Dolphins communicate mainly by _(61) of sounds. These sounds not only
(62) whistles, but also so-called pulsed sounds, which are often described as squawks, barks,
rasps, etc. However, they also use breaching (jumping and falling back into the (63) with a
loud splash) and pectoral fin (or flipper) and tail (or fluke) slaps (hitting the flipper or fluke on the
water surface). Body posturing and jaw popping also have a role in (64) . As for language,
we do not know (65) they have one. Several studies have demonstrated that dolphins can
understand a structured language like (66) _. This has been demonstrated for a number of
other animal species as well (gorilla, California sea lion, and parrot). Some studies also indicate that
dolphin vocalizations are complex (67) to support some form of language. (68) , it
has not been demonstrated (69) that they can undoubtedly communicate (70) themselves.
61. A. way B. mean C. using D. means
62. A. have B. include C. contain D. combine
63. A. water B. sea C. ocean D. river
64. A. reaction B. chewing C. speaking D. communication
65. A. why B. if C. when D. how
66. A. your B. ours C. our D. yours
67. A. too B. as C. enough D. so
68. A. Whenever B. Wherever C. However D. Whoever
69. A. yet B. still C. though D. neither
70. A. together B. each other C. between D. among
Section 3. Read the passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word.
HOME-ALONE FATHERS
The number of (71) fathers has increased considerably in recent years in Britain. We
spoke to one such dad, Steve Baker, about how he copes with it all. Steve, 43 years old, has brought
up his two teenage sons since he and his wife (72) up two years ago. “It’s (73) more
difficult for a man than it is for a woman,” says Steve. “It’s a full-time job, whoever you are.
Fortunately, my employers were very (74) in the first new months and they let me take time
off work to get myself organized.
As far as the housework is (75) , I don’t mind cooking, as I’ve always been good at
that; it’s the ironing I can’t (76) ! Generally (77) , the boys and I get on very well

together but of course, sometimes we have rows. That’s when I really miss having someone there
with me to help me (78) . I have had a couple of relationships in the last two years but they
haven’t (79) out. That has a lot to do with the fact that I put my kids before anyone else, I
take fatherhood very (80) .”
PART E. WRITING
Section 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the similar
meaning to the original one.
81. We have never seen more people turn to the traditional herbal remedies than
now. It's
82. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.
Had it not
83. They have reported that the number of people using acupuncture is increasing.
The number of
84. "Let's go out for a change," said Andrew.
Andrew suggested
85. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
They had
Section 2. Essay writing

Write an essay (200-250 words) on the following topic:
It is a fact that many species of animals are in danger of extinction. What do you think are
the causes of the problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
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S GD& T V NH PHÚC KÌ THI CH N HSG L P 12 THPT N M H C 2014-2015
H NG D N CH M MÔN: TI NG ANH - THPT
PART A. LISTENING. (15 pts: 1p/each correct answer)

Section 1
1. current 2. February 14th 3. Smithfield 4. connect card 5. 4.5
6. 300 7. reference letter 8. little sister 9. month 10. internet bank
Section 2
11. B 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. A
PART B. PHONETICS. (5 pts: 1p/each correct answer)
16. A 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. B
PART C. LEXICO - GRAMMAR. (30 pts: 1p/each correct answer)
Section 1
21. D 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. D
Section 2
31. inorganic 32. alphabetical 33. identification 34. disorganized 35. designation
36. ensure 37. variety 38. equivalent 39. unbalanced 40. Specifically
Section 3
41. to 42. out 43. from 44. √ 45. of
46. √ 47. that 48. √ 49. taken 50. up
PART D. READING (30 pts: 1p/each correct answer)
Section 1
51. C 52. B 53. B 54. C 55. B
56. C 57. A 58. D 59. D 60. A
Section 2
61. D 62. B 63. A 64. D 65. B
66. B 67. C 68. C 69. A 70. D
Section 3
71. single 72. split 73. far/ much 74. sympathetic 75. concerned
76. stand/ bear 77. speaking 78. out 79. worked 80. seriously
PART E. WRITING. (20 pts)
Section 1 (5 pts: 1p/each correct answer)
81. It's the first time we have ever seen more people turn to the traditional herbal remedies.
82. Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed/ they would
have passed the bill.
83. The number of people using acupuncture has been reported to be increasing.
84. Andrew suggested going out for a change/ that we should go out for a change.
85. They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
Section 2 Essay Writing (15 points)
Correct form of essay - Contents: a provision of all main reasons and appropriate supporting
writing ideas and relevant examples (8pts)
(15 points) - Language: a variety of vocabulary and appropriate structures (4pts)
- Presentation: coherence, cohesion, and appropriate style (3pts)
Incorrect form of essay - Contents: a provision of all main reasons and appropriate supporting
writing ideas and relevant examples (4pts)
(7 points) - Language: a variety of vocabulary and appropriate structures (2pts)
- Presentation: coherence, cohesion, and appropriate style (1p)
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LISTENING
There are 3 parts. You will hear each conversation or lecture ONE TIME. The
recordings will now be stopped (pause). Please ask questions now because you must
not speak during the test. Mark: 130
Part 1: Questions 1-7
There are seven ouestions in this cart.
For each question, circle the correct answer, A, B or C.
Exam pie:
What is the
boy going to
buy?
1. Where will the

girl meet her friend?
2. When does the

man want to watch
a television
programme?
A
3. WhiGh spot does
the girl prefer to
take part in?
4. What should
the girl avoid
eating?
5. What was the

weather like
during their walk?
6. What does the boy
borrow?
7. Which shorts did

the woman see in
the shop window?
THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING PART I
Part 2: Questions 8-13

You will hear Joel Jones, an actor, being interviewed about a cartoon film called Basil the Bee
which he wrote and helped to make. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C.
8. What were Joel's first thoughts about making the movie?

A The story will be hard to
plan. B It will be a quick job.
C It will be lots of fun.
9. What does Joel say about Basil the Bee?
A hasil's appearance is based on
Joel. B Joel's face is fatter than Basil's.
C They look quite similar.
10. Joel says his little daughter
A is afraid of bees.
B isn’t really old enough to enjoy the movie.
C doesn't understand her father's connection to the movie.
11. Who did Joel originally plan the movie for?
A young children
B teenagers
C people of all ages
12. Joel thinks people approve of bees
because A bees are like humans in
several ways. B people enjoy eating
honey.
C people can make money from keeping bees.
13. How does Joel feel about most insects?
A He thinks the insect world is interesting to
study. B He likes bees better than other insects.
C He enjoys watching insects in his garden.
THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING PART 2
Part 3: Questions 14 — 15
You will hear a telephone message that Sue has left for her friend Polly.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
Text weekend - camping with Sue.!

Campsite near (JJ) .......................................... in flutes.
Transport (1$)
THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING SECTION.
LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1 Choose the word or phrase which best completes eacb sentence.
(0) has been done as an example. M» k:
I .. ... a student.
A. be B. is C am D. as
It isa great ..... that the exhibition was cancelled at the last minute after all your work,
A. pity . B. sorrow C. complaint -• D. sadness •
2. The manager expected the team ..... because they hadn’t done enough training.
A. to lose B. have lost C. to be lost D. by
losing 1 have been looking for this book for rtionths, and ..... I have found
it.
A. at last B. in time C. at the end D. at present
4. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was ,.... on.
A. happening B. being C. getting D.
going He ..... being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.
A. asked for B. demanded C. insisted on D. required
6. He was very upset by the . .... of his English examination.
A. result B. failure C. effect D. success
7. The job of student lodgings officer ..... a great many visits to landladies.
A. concerns B. offers C. asks D. involves
8. Last yeaT the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we
shall
have a better ..... .
A. product B. outcome C. amount D. crop
9. The chairman was so angry with the committee that he decided to . ..,. from it.
A. cancel B. postpone C. resign D. prevent
10. The wind blew so hard and so strongly that the windows .. ... in their frames.
A. raflled B. slapped C. flapped D. shocked
11. . it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
12. If you wish to take photographs you’ll have to have ...
.
A. an application B. a permit C. an allowance D. an admission
I am going to have a short rest as I . .... a headache.
A. take B. have C. feel D. suffer
14. Wheil you ..... him, give him my best wishes.
A. will visit B. would visit C. visit D. have visited
If you’re not too tired we could have a ..... of tennis after
lunch.
A. match B. play C. game D. party
16. The soldier was punished for .. . to obey his commanding officer’s orders.
17.
Phone me before ten; ..... I’ll be too busy to talk to you.
A. unless B. whether C, otherwise D. if
18. The World Cup is a football ..... which is open to all
countries.
A. participation B. involvement C. occasion D. competition
19. She ..... drive to the station everyday but then she suddenly decided to walk
instead.
20, A. was used to B. had used to C. was using to D. used to
You’re ..... your time trying to persuade him; he’ll never help you.
A. wasting B. spending C. D. missing
losing
21. By the time you receive this letter, I ..... for Japan.
A. will leave B. have left C. would have left D. will have left
22. Drug taking has become a major ..... in sport.
A. argument B. view C. D. case
issue
23. People work mainly to ,. ,.. money.
A. pay B. finance C.erm D. win
24. Her eyes are her best .. .., .
A.feature B. aspect D. characteristic
25. We have those hats in a full ..... of
colors. C. total D. variety
A. range B. list
Your answers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Part 2 Read tbe following survey of road accidents. Complete the report of the
survey by writing in each blank the correct pronoun, e.g. (he, they, we), and the
appropriate verb in the correct tense.
Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided in the boa below the passage.
(0) has been done as an example.
Mark: / 10
’be have examined over I,200 accidents while nonduc:ting our survey. 87°Xo of all these
accidents are caused by drivers carelessness. Dnly 9aX• of the acnidents examined by us
result from mechanical faults in vehicles. Our survey clearly shows that a large number
of
accidents can be prevented. Moreover, marty of the drivers questioned have given very
foolish reasons for the cause of the accidents. “The pedestrian had no idea where to go,
and so I ran over him, ” ane driver said. ’
The people who conducted the survey said that they ..... over l,20fi accidents and that
g7% of all those accidents ' ...,. by drivers’ carelessness. They added that only 9% of
the
accidents examined by ' 3 . from mechanical faults in vehicles. d ..... survey clearly
.. that a large number of accidents 6 ..... . Moreover, many of the drivers questioned .
.
very foolish reasons for the cause of the accidents. One driver had said that a pedesoian B
. no idea where to go and so’ " ..... over him.
Your answers 0. had examined i 2

6
7 9 10
Part 3 Supply the correct form of the WORDS in brackets to complete the passage.
Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided in the boz below the passage.
(0) has been done as an example. / 10
Mark:
E RCISE
ExeTcise is one of the best ways of keeping (0. DEPRESSED) away. It improves your body
and your mind and (1. ABLE) you to perform better in the work place and at home.
Proper (2. BREATH) is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you should
also take into (3. CONSIDER) your heart rate. It can be (4. HARM) to do too much, which is
why all good fitness instructors emphasize the (5. IMPORTANT) of‘listening to your body’.
When you first start you should use good (6. JUDGE), because it’s easy to make the
mistake of using the equipment (7. CORRECT) or doing too much at one time. Start
slowly and build up gradually.
Exercise should not be seen as a (8. DEMAND) task; it can be as easy as a quick walk. To
increase your fitness (9. STEADY), exercise for 20 minutes a day, 4 to 6 times a week and you
will notice a (10. DIFFERENT) in your body and mind in a New weeks.
Your answers 0. depression 2
4 6
8 9 10
Part 4 Fill each blanL with a suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered
blanks provided in the box below the passage. Mark: / 20
He ..... born in a very poor part of London. His father ..... a comedian and his mother
worked ' ..... a dancer and singer. ' ..... of them was very successful, however, and the family
had very ..... money; at one time they were S ..... poor that he and his brothers had only
one pair of
shoes ..... them and they had to take turns wearing them. The first time he himself earned
any money, ..... dancing and singing, he was only five years old. He did many kinds of jobs, but
what he loved '..... was working in the theatre.
..... he was about l5 he joined a travelling theatre company and went on trips to America. On "
. .. such tour he was offered a part in a film, so he went to Hollywood, ..... he became
eventuall both an actor and a film director. He was known to be a perfectionist, and .. .. the
sometimes ' other actors repeat a scene many times " ..... he was finally satisfied with
it.
Many people found " ..... difficult and SOlTle acGused him of" ,.... mean, but it was really his early
experiences of poverty " ..... made him careful with his "
He died in Switzerland in 1977, 1' ..... the age of 88.
20
" ..... is now a statue of him in Leicester Square, London, the city of his and early
upbringing. His name was Charlie Chaplin.
Your answers ex. 0. ... ... was ... ... ....
11
2 7 12 17
4 9
15 20
READING
Part S Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.
(0) has been done as an example. Mg /
SUPER RATS p. 20
Soon after World War II, (0) United States chose a small island (1) a testing site for
nuclear weapons. As a result, plants, animals, birds (2) fish were completely
destroyed by the effects of
radiation.
(3) scientists went back to the area a few years later, (4) did not expect to find any
normal, healthy life there. They (5) mistaken, however. Rats came out (6) their holes in
the ground as fit as ever and with an even longer life span than they (7) before.
Fear of the ‘super rat’ is a common feature of many (8) films, and with good reason.
Rats have an amazing (9) to adapt and survive. Many rats are no longer (10) by the strong
poisons that are used to kill them.
They are (1 I) very strong animals, They can squeeze through holes the (12) of a fifty-
cent coin, climb almost any vertical surface, (13) hotes deep in the ground, swim over great
distances, jump (14) high as one metre, and land safely from a (IS) of 13 metres. Rats can
kill animals (16) their size, and chew through live electric cable without dying.
Rats (17) be man’s worst enemy, but in some ways man is the rat’s (18) friend.
Humans provide rats (19) warmth, shelter and food, and rats’ amazing capacity for
reproduction means that no matter (20) many are killed, there are always more to replace
them. One male and one female can produce as many as 15,000 babies in a single year.
0. A. one B. a C. the D.x
1. A. like B. as C. of D. in
2. A. all B. but C. or D. and
3. A. When B. While C. BefoTe D. After
4. A. the rats B. he C. they D. someone
5. A. have B. have been C. were D. are
6. A. at B. of C. in D.on
7, A. are B. were C. have D.had
8. A. horror B. romance C. comedy D. documentary
9. A. capacity B. ability C. possibility D. probability
10. A. affected B. affect C. D. affective
l1. A. many B. a affecting D. also
12. A. big B. size C. too D. shape
13. A. dug B. C. large D. to dig
14. A. as digging C. dig D. more
15. A. surface B. vety C. too D. height
16. A. two B. width C. length D. big as
17. A. may B. two of C. twice D. should
18. A. best B. will C. must D. their
19. A. by B. bad C. unkind D. with
20. A. what B. of C. for D. where
B. how C. why
Your answers
0 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Part 6 Read the passage below and answer questions 1-10.

Mark: / 20
What you need to know about Culture Shock

Most people who move to a foreign country or culture may experience a period of time when
they feel very homesick and have a lot of stress and difficulty functioning in the new culture. This
feeling is Dften called ‘culture shock’ and it is important to understand and team how to cope
with culture shock if you are to adapt successfully to your new home’s culture.
First of all, it’s important to know that culture shock is normal. Everyone in a new situation
will go through some form of culture shock, and the extent of which they do is determined by
factors such as the difference between cultures, the degree to which someone is anxious to
adapt to a new culture and the familiarity that person has to the new culture. If you go, for
example, to a culture that is far different from your own, you’re likcly to experience culture shock
more sharply than those who move to a new culture knowing the language and the behavioral
norms of the new culture.
There are four general stages of cultural adjustment, and it is important that you are aware of
these stages and can recognize which stage you are in and when so that you will understand
why you feel the way you do and that any difficulties you are experiencing are temporary, a
process you are going through rather than a constant situation.
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The first stage is usually referred to as the excitement stage or the ‘honeymoon’ stage. Upon
arriving in a new enviroametit, you’ll be intensted in the new culture, everything will seem
exciting, everyone will seem friendly and hclpfisl and you’ll be overwhelmed with impressions.
During this stage you am merely sinking up the new landscape, taking in these impressions
passively. and at this stage you have little tnexningful experience of the culture.
But it isn’t long before the honeymoon stage dissolves into the second stage — sometimes called
the withdrawal stage. The excitement you felt before changes to frustration as you find it
difficult to cope with the problems that arise. It seems that everything is difficult, the language is
hard to learn, people are unusual and unpredictable, friends are hard to make, and simple things
like shopping and going to the bank are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel
anxious and homesick, and you will probably find yourself complaining about the new culture or
country. This is the stage which is referred to as 'culture shock’.
Culture shock is only temporary, and at some poi:rit, if you am one of ibose who manage to
stick it out, you’ll transition into the third stage of cultural adjustment, the ’recovery' stage, At
this point you’ll have a routine, and you’l) feel more confident flinctinniog in the ties culture.
You‘ll stan to feel less isolated as you start to understand and a:cept the way things am done xsd
the way people behave in your new environment. Customs and triiditiolis are clearer and easier
to understand. At this stage, you’ll deal with new challenges with humor rather lhan anxiety.
The last stage is the ‘home' or ‘stability’ stage — this is the point when people start to feel at
home in the new culture. At this stage, you’ll function well in the new culture, adopt certain
features and behaviors Tom your new home, and prefer certain aspects of the new culture to
your own culture.
There is, in a sense, a fiflh stage to this process. If you decide to return home after a long
period in a new culture, you may experience what is called ‘reverse culture shock’. This means
that you may find aspects of your own culture ‘foreign’ because you are so used to the new
culture that you have spent so long adjusting to. Reverse culture shock is usually pretty mild —
you may notice things about your home culture that you had never noticed before, and some of
the ways people do things may seem odd. Reverse culture shock rarely lasts for very long.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the article?
In boxes 1-10 on Your answers write (in BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS)
TRUE if the statement agrees with the
information FALSE if the statement contradicts the
information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on
this
1. Some people will find the process of adapting to a new country easier than others.
2. Knowing about these fnur stages will help people adjust to a new culture more quickly.
3. People can ease culture shock by learning about the language and customs before they go
to the new culture.
4. Culture shock is another name for cultural adjustment.
5. The first stage is usually the shortest.
6. In the flrst stage, people will have a very positive impression of the new culture.
7. Many people will leave the new culture while they are in the second stage.
8. By the third stage, people do not eKperience any more problems with the new culture,
9. In the fourth stage, people speak new language fluently.
10, Reverse culture shock is as difficult to deal with as culture shock.
Your answers
4
.
Part 7 Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.
THE FACE IN THE MIRROR
The play now on at the New Theatre as part of the Easter Arts Festival is not among the best plays
for which the director, Amy Fielding, has been responsible.
The action takes place in the home of Professor Spear. One night his landlady comes to the
house for a chat. After inviting her in, the professor hears a sound and, thinking it is a burglar
coming to rob the house, fires his gun. By mistake, the wrong person is shot and the thief gets
away.
The scene of the second act is a law court, in which everyone waits to find Dut if the professor is
guilty of murder.
I did not care for the acting in some cases. Norman Jones is normally seen in comedy and is
not satisfactory as the professor. He does not look like a wise old man. Also, Simon Fry, as
the servant, shouted at the top of his voice all through the play. The hit of the evening,
however, was James Smith as the judge.
On the whole, the play appeared to me to be a little out of date. I can think of many other
plays which would have been more suitable for a group of clever young actors to perfoiiri.
The play continues until the end of the month.
0. The director responsible for the play is ..... .
A. Norman Jones B. Simon C. Amy Fielding D. James Smith
Fry
1. The passage is from .. .. . B. an introduction to a book
A. a review of the play D. an advertisement
C. a letter
2. What is the writer trying to do?
A. Give advice to the writer of the play. B. Warn people not to go and see the paly.
C. Give his own opinion of the play. D. Persuade the director to change the play.
3. The writer’s opinion about the play is that ..... .
A. there were not enough actors for the parts
B. the actors would have performed better in a modem play
C. the play was being performed at the wrong time of the year
D. the play was a comedy, but the audience did not find it amusing
4. The writer thought the actor who played the professor was unsatisfactory because ..... .
A. he made the audience taiigh too much B. he did not look like a professor
C. he had the wrong kind Of moustache D. he was not clever enough to play the part
5. Who will probably enjoy the play?
A. “I don’t care much for serious subjects. I like comedies, especially about the young.
Norman Jones is great, so young and lively. I like the way he jumps about the stage.
He can never stand still.”
B.“I only like going to the theatre when there’s something on with a lot of songs. Simon
Fry is a good singer. I saw him in a show last year. I hope he’ll be singing again when I
next go to the theatre.”
C. “I really prefer plays with a good story. I like to wonder about what is going to happen
in the end. I like fights, but I like to see the guilty person punished in the end. I’m a
great fan of James Smith.”
D. “I prefer modem plays. This director did one that I liked last year. There weTe a group
Of
actors on a bare stage without any scenery. It showed what was wrong with modern
society.”
Your answers Questions ti. 1 2 3 4 5

Answers C
WRITING
Part 8 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Mark: / 20
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2.
3.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
10
Part 9
Every student should attend extra classes after school (fee-paying). What is your
opinion? Your writing must be of between 200 and 250 words. Do not mention any
personal information.
Mark: /20
THE END
Candidate Name: fiandidate l'lumber:
Yeh l sketch out what you are going to say.
You have to make an outline (of any kind) as a draft. You should prepare notes instead of
full
sentences and try to SPEAR gs naturally as
possible. Your talking time should not exceed 3
minutes.
What is an interesting experience in your life?

Get ready to talk to an audience about the experience.
You draft your speech mime lure.
Candidate Name: Candidate Number:
You have 7 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say.
You have to make an outline (of any kind) as a draft. You should prepare notes instead of
full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Question #2.
What is an embarrassing experience in your life?
You draft your speech outline hem.
Candidate Name: Candidate Numbct:
You have 7 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say.
You have to make an outline (of any kind) as a dmft. You should prepare notes instead of full
sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Question #3.
What is a disappointing experience in your life?
You draft your speech outline here.
DAP AN VA BIEU DIEM
Hpc sinh gioi lérp 12 wing tinh niim hpc 2012-2013
LISTENING (30D)
PART I :
1. A 2.C SB 4.B 5. A 7.A
PART 2:
8. B 11.C 12. A
PART 3:
14. Guilsfield 15. bus
LEXICO-GRAMMAR(65D)
Part 1 (25D)
Your answers
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C A “ A A D C A D D C A D B
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
B C C A C D D A D C C A A
Part 2 (t0D)
Your answers 0. had examined 1 were caused 2 them
6 could be
3 resulted 4 Their 5 showed
prevented
7 had given 8 had (had) 9 he 10 ran / had run
Part 3 (10D)
Your an9wers 0. depression 1 enables 2 breathing
3 consideration 4 harmful 5 importance 6 judg(e)ment
7 incorrectly 8 demanding 9 steadily 10 difference

Part 4 (20D)
1 was 6 between 11 where 16 that which
7 by / through
12 made / insisted
2 as 17 money / cash
/ from I for
demanded
8 most / especiaIIy/
3 Neither particuIarly/ best/ 13 before/untiI/ till 18 at
passionately / doing
14 him/ it/ this
4 little 9 When Chaplin ' 19 There
20 birth/origin(s)/
childhood /
5 SO 10 one 15 being
infancy/babyhood
READING (45D)
Part 5 (20D)
Your answers
0 | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C B D A C C B D A B A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D B C A D C A A D B
Part 6 (20D)
Vour answers
1. TRUE 2. NOT GIVEN 3. TRUE 4. FALSE 5. NOT GIVEN

6. TRUE 7. NOT GIVEN 8. FALSE 9. NOT GIVEN 10. FALSE
Part 7 (5D)
Your answers Questions 0 1 2 3 4 5
Answers C A C B B C
WRITING (40D)
Part 8 (20D, moi ciiu ding nh)an 2D)
1. Mr Hill’s students / are (being) taught (how) to understand / different

(English) accents.
are learning (how) to hear
to distinguish
2. The film / was so boring (that) / we / left before the end.

was such a boring one did not stay until the
end. bored us so much
3. It’s four years / since Robert and Catherine / got married./

they were married.
4. If Elizabeth "I had not started smoking (cigarettes) / she / would not have got a
(bad) cough./
hadn’t begun wouldn’t have had
developed
5. Anna asked her mother / if / she could have a new bicycle./

whether
to give
her get
her buy
her
6. It’s not / my fault if the tin-opener is broken.

that has (been) broken.
7. In spite / of his (bad) cold I William (still) went to work. /

a (bad) cold he
bis suffering from a (bad) cold
8. Mike doesn’t / play squash as well as Barbara (does). /
9. Who does / this suitcase belong to /?

case
10. It is a / two-hour train journey from London to Bristol./

2-hour
3
Part 9 (20D)
1. Tir 0 den 5: Chua st dpng duqc tieng Anh viet.

2. Tir 6 den 10: Co y tu0ng hpp ly theo yeu cau cila de b3i nhung co nhieu loi mang tinh cm bån
ånh hir0ng den muc dich gian tiep.
3. Tir 11 blen 15: Sù dung tieng Anh dat yêu can (nhung tù v g vä c5u trtïc right phàp cön
quä dan giàn) , y tir6ng hpp lÿ theo yêu cau cùa de bài; cö vài loi mang tinh cän bän ànli
hiröng den mdc dich giao tiep.
4. Tü 16 den 20: Str dung tiéng Anh khä ty nhien (tü wg vä cau triic ngü phäp däp (ing tot viec
dien tä y tuöng), y tirörig mach lac diing yéu cau cüa dé bäi; cö thé cö väi toi nhö khöng änh
hiröng den muc dich giao tiep.
[Neu bäi viet chua hat so tü quy djnh tü 200 tü trö lin (doi tupng 3 vä 4) cö thé try 1 den 2
diem so vöi ‘diem an tirpng ban dau’. Neu bäi viet quä 250 ttr thi khöng b} trii.)
SPEAKING (20D)
When/ Where/ How it happened
Who was involved
How the experience affected you
1. Bài nói de c)ap dù 5 y trén dat l0d (thieu 1 y trtr 2d; khóng chù trpng din ccc met 2 và 3)
2. Dùng cin và tù chinh xéc, phong phù det toi da Sd
3. Gipng nòi tòt, phong càch tu nhién dat toi da Sd
(Thòi gian ghi am khi nói dupc dành gii long ghép vào m;;c 2 và 3)
Cong 3 cot diam trén de lay diem cuoi cùng.
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N M H C 2012 - 2013
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Môn thi: TI NG ANH L P 12 THPT - B NG B
( thi g m 05 trang) Th i gian làm bài: 150 phút
Hä và tªn thÝ sinh: ........................................................................................................................ Sè b¸o danh
Ngày th¸ng n¨m sinh: ..............................................................................................................

Häc sinh tr−êng: ............................................................................................................................ Sè ph¸ch
Hä vµ tªn, ch÷ ký gi¸m thÞ Hä vµ tªn, ch÷ ký gi¸m thÞ

1: 2:
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C hØ dÉn:
1. §Ò thi gåm 05 trang. ThÝ sinh kiÓm tra sè trang tr−íc khi lµm bµi.
2. ThÝ sinh lµmbµi trùc tiÕpvµo ®Ò thi (ghic©u tr¶ lêi vµo çc «®−îc ®¸nh sè phÝa
d−íi
®Ò cña mçi phÇn).
3. ThÝ sinh gi÷ g×n cÈn thËn bµi lµm.
4. NÕu thÝ sinh lµm sai, dïng th−íc g¹ch, kh«ng dïng bót tÈy mµu tr¾ng. ThÝ sinh
chØ
®−îc dïng bót mét mµu xanh hoÆc ®en ®Ó lµm bµi. Kh«ng dïng mùc mµu ®á.
5. Gi¸m thÞ kh«ng gi¶i thÝch g× thªm.
6. ThÝ sinh kh«ng®−îc sö dôngbÊtcøtµi liÖu nµokÓc¶ tõ ®iÓn.
N M H C 2012 - 2013
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IM H TÊN, CH KÍ GIÁM KH O S PHÁCH
B ng s :………………………………….. Giám kh o 1: ………………………………………

B ng ch :………………..………………. Giám kh o 2: ………………………………………
SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. breath B. break C. thread D. tread
2. A. believes B. pencils C. contents D. tables
3. A. ragged B. wicked C. naked D. packed
4. A. cherish B. chorus C. chaos D. scholar
5. A. hysteria B. hypocrite C. hypocrisy D. hydroplane
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
6. A. discover B. invention C. difficult D. important
7. A. animal B. bacterial C. habitat D. pyramid
8. A. considerate B. photographer C. community D. circumstance
9. A. scenery B. festival C. atmosphere D. location
10. A. opposite B. geography C. compulsory D. endangert
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Section B – vocabulary and grammar
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
11. You should not burn . You had better dig a hole and bury it.
A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift
12. Should an object be let off in the cabin of a spaceship, it .
A. floated B. is floating C. will float D. would float
13. Either John or his children breakfast each morning.
A. make B. makes C. made D. to make
14. ASEAN also works for the of peace and stability in the region.
A. promote B. promotion C. promotional D. promoter
15. Jane is age as Mary.
A. as same B. the most same C. the same D. more same
16. Don’t share the matter with anyone else. Please keep it in
A. private B. possession C. property D. tongue
17. Hardly attack people.
A. have snakes B. do snakes C. snakes do D. snakes will
18. I never listen to radio. In fact I haven't got radio.
A. a/a B. a/the C. the/the D. the/a
19. It took me a very long time to the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
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20. You are not to say anything unless you wish to do so.
A. obliged B. willing C. equal D. attracted
21. Are there enough apples for us to have one ?
A every B. each C self D individually
22. Do you get your heating every year?
A. checking B. check C. be checked D. checked
23. Body language is a potent form of communication.
A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
24. We _____ last night, but we went to the concert instead.
A. must have studied B. might study C. should have studied D. would study
25. Both Ann and her sister her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
26. Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good.
27. While the brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into.
28. Two out of three people striking by lightning survive.
29. Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
30. There is such few ink that it will be impossible to finish addressing the envelopes.
31. I found it wonderfully to travel abroad.
32. The notebook lists every opportunities for handicapped workers in the area.
33. I don't know why is the elevator not working properly today.
34. In the end, she quit the job because it was too bored.
35. Every candidate under considering for a federal job must undergo a thorough medical
examination.
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction

26. 31.
27. 32.
28. 33.
29. 34.
30. 35.
Section C – reading
I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
Napoleon Bonaparte’s ambition to control all the areas around the Mediterranean Sea led
him and his French soldiers to Egypt. After loosing a naval battle, they were forced to remain there
for three years. In 1799, while constructing a fort, a soldier discovered a peace of stele (a stone
pillar bearing an inscription) known as the Rosetta stone, in commemoration of the town near the
fort. This famous stone, which would eventually lead to the deciphering of ancient Egyptian
hieroglyphics dating to 3100 B.C was written in three languages: hieroglyphics (picture writing),
demotic (a shorthand version of Egyptian hieroglyphics) and Greek. Scientists discovered that the
characters, unlike those in English, could be written from right to left and in other directions as
well. The direction in which they were read depended on how the characters were arranged. Living
elements (animals, people, and body parts) were often the first symbols, and the direction that they
faces indicated the direction for reading them.
Twenty-three years after the discovery of the Rosetta stone, Jean Francois Champollion, a
French philologist fluent in several languages, was able to decipher the first word - Ptolemy - the
name of an Egyptian ruler. This name was written inside an oval called a “cartouche”. Further
investigation revealed that cartouches contained names of important people of that period.
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Champollion painstakingly continued his search and was able to increase his growing list of known
phonetic signs. He and an Englishman, Thomas Young, worked independently of each other to
unravel the deeply hidden mysteries of this strange language. Young believed that sound values
could be assigned to the symbols, while Champollion insisted that the pictures represented words.
1. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Napoleon’s Great Discovery B. Deciphering the Hieroglyphics of the Rosetta Stone
C. Thomas Young’s Great Contribution D. The importance of Cartouches
2. Napoleon’s soldiers were in Egypt in 1799 because they were
A. celebrating a naval victory B. looking for the Rosetta Stone.
C. waiting to continue their campaign D. trying to decipher the hieroglyphics
3. Why was the piece of newly discovered stele called the Rosetta Stone?
A. It was shaped like a rosette B. It was to honor Napoleon’s friend Rosetta.
C. The town near the fort was called Rosetta D. The fort was called Rosetta.
4. The person who was responsible for deciphering the first word was
A. Champollion B. Thomas Young C. Ptolemy D. Napoleon
5. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT .
A. cartouches contained names of prominent people of the period.
B. Champollion and Thomas Young worked together in an attempt to decipher the hieroglyphics
C. one of Napoleon’s soldiers discovered the Rosetta stone
D. Thomas Young believed that sound values could be assigned to the symbols
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with
others can be as rewarding as the act of reading (41) . For people who feel that they are too
busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read, others have gained self-
confidence by (42) _ in or leading a discussion. And most people enjoy the chance to
(43) new friends.
A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can
be heard but also big enough for many different (44) . The best arrangement is a (45) of
ages, sexes, and backgrounds for more reading variety and livelier discussions.
The book club could (46) in one subject or type of book, like mysteries, science fiction,
or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, as long as the book is highly
recommended by someone who thinks it would be (47) discussing.
Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries, or restaurants, but most have
their meetings in members’ homes. This approach simply (48) more privacy and time for
longer meetings.
To make the meeting go smooth, a leader should be (49) . The leader will usually start the
discussion by asking what the author’s main idea was. Book club members should never be afraid
to offer their opinions, even if they don’t like a book. They just need to be prepared to explain
(50) they didn’t like something.
41. A. it B. itself C. themselves D. oneself
42. A. participating B. taking C. talking D. sitting
43. A. do B. make C. form D. gather
44. A. characters B. issues C. attitudes D. opinions
45. A. mixture B. range C. number D. lot
46. A. focus B. talk C. specialize D. concentrate
47. A. valuable B. busy C. worth D. useful
48. A. offers B. supplies C. encourages D. takes
49. A. called B. named C. suggested D. appointed
50. A. what B. why C. how D. where
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
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III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word.
Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves
(51) the influence of superior mind, we (52) our mental powers.
Through good (53) we learn that people everywhere are the (54) , in all ages
and in all classes. (55) knowledge improves our
love (56) others and helps us to live in peace with them. We also (57) that the
world has made not only for man alone but (58) every creature that can feel
hunger and thirst, warmth and cold.
Though it may be possible for us to travel (59) the world and see the things
happening today, it is not possible for us to see the things that happened in the past. But good books
(60) us to see not only into the most remote regions of the world today but also the
world in which our ancestors lived.
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
Section D – writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
61. Sally finally managed to get a job.
Sally finally succeeded .....................................................................................................................
62. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police.
The police ..........................................................................................................................................
63. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
She .....................................................................................................................................................
64. She and I have never been there before.
Neither................................................................................................................................................
Had it not ..........................................................................................................................................
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change
the form of the given word(s).
66. If the patient hadn’t been treated, he would have died. (without)
..........................................................................................................................................................
67. “It was my fault to break your vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother. (admitted)
..........................................................................................................................................................
68. She can’t afford to buy the car . (so)
..........................................................................................................................................................
69. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning. (despite)
...........................................................................................................................................................
70. Tim looks nothing like his father. (take)
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III. Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic:
“Written books are not needed because we can read almost everything on the Internet”. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?
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PART I: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (7, 0 POINTS)
I. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points)
1. The strike was owing to a last minute agreement with the management.
A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down
2. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to rather thin.
A. get B. turn C. wear D. go
3. the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually
4. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the wonderfully.
A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
5. The train service has been a since they introduced the new schedules.
A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
6. Is an inexperienced civil servant to the task of running the company.
A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited
7. We have been happier in those days.
A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might not D. must not
8. You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so you’re used to the noise.
A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably
9. The storm ripped our tent to
A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks
10. He so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted
11. Hotel rooms must be by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.
A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left
12. I do not think there is so much as a of truth in that rumor.
A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble
13. He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to
A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up
14. I have very feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
A. certain B. mixed C. doubtful D. troubled
15. The noise of the typewriter really me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
A. put B. pulled C. set D. took
16. The sixth time he called me at night was the
A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air
17. All three TV channels provide extensive of sporting events.
A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision
18. They seemed to be to the criticism and just carried on as before.
A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent
19. “Shall we go out tonight?” -“ ”
A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s
20. It's no use over milk.
A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered
gap. (2, 5 points)
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration
has led to certain (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.
BY BÌNH – THPT LI N S N, L P TH CH, V NH PHÚC www.violet.vn/quocbinh72

Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most (2.
VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite
injects such as amount of venom by (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (4.
FATAL) are rare.
Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult
female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black
widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known
to kill and eat the male after mating. Such (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its
name – and its reputation.
Nevertheless, the (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be (8. ESTIMATE),
and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (9.
CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling
firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should
regularly clean out likely hiding places.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (2, 0 point)
bring out do up slow down save up hang over
mix up grow up go with dress up run for
1. Silence the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to .
3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and in
Camden Town in London.
4. Barrack Obama has decided to the American presidency in the election that will take place next year.
5. Because I hate my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her
sofa with her to the store.
7. Kate had been in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the
guitar lessons instead.
8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently .
9. Brendan was worried about having to for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any
formal clothes.
10. He his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in the
numbered boxes. (2, 5 points)
Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme hot.
One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the
normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to keep down the
body temperature inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals
allow their temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degree
Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body cools down during the cold desert
night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel.
This is a advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART II: READING COMPREHENSION. (6, 0 POINTS)
I. Read the passage and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word. (2,0 points)

True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome
drink. Nor is it about drifting (1) an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and over-
tiredness (2) be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3) of quality and
effect. (4) of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive
awareness, in which our bodies are (5) rest while our minds are awake.
Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (6) relaxed
in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy
tiredness by the end of the day, (7) than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in today’s
competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8) alone nurturing our
body’s abilities. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9) in mind we must apply
ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10) deep-seated.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Read the text and do the tasks as follow. (2, 0 points) OUT OF THE ASHES
Paragraph A
th
On the afternoon of 30 August 1989, fire broke out at Uppark, a large eighteenth century house in
Sussex. For a year builders had been replacing the lead on the roof, and by a stroke of irony, were due to
st
finish the next day, on August 31 . Within fifteen minutes of the alarm being sounded, the fire brigade had
arrived on the scene, though nothing was to survive of the priceless collection on the first floor apart from an
oil painting of a dog which the firemen swept up as they finally retreated from the blaze. But due to the
courage and swift action of the previous owners, the Meade-Featherstonhaugh family, and the staff,
stewards and visitors to the house, who formed human chains to pass the precious pieces of porcelain,
furniture and paintings out on to the lawn, 95 percent of the contents from the ground floor and the basement
were saved. As the fire continued to rage, the National Trust’s conservators were being mobilised, and that
evening local stationers were especially opened to provide the bulk supplies of blotting paper so desperately
needed in the salvage operation.
Paragraph B
The following morning, Uppark stood open to the sky. A sludge of wet charcoal covered the ground
floor and basement, and in every room charred and fallen timbers lay amongst the smoke. It was a scene of
utter devastation.
Paragraph C
After the initial sense of shock, the days which followed the fire were filled with discoveries. Helped by
volunteers, the National Trust’s archaeologists and conservators swung into action, first of all marking the
site out into a grid and then salvaging everything down to the last door handle. The position of each fragment
was recorded, and all the debris was stored in countless dustbins before being sifted and categorised.
Paragraph D
There was great excitement as remnants of the lantern from the Staircase Hall were pulled out from
the debris of two fallen floors, and also three weeks later when the Red Room carpet, thought to have been
totally lost, was found wrapped around the remains of a piano. There was a lucky reprieve for the State Bed
too. Staff who had left the scene at 3 a.m on the night of the fire had thought its loss was inevitable, but when
they returned the next morning it had escaped largely undamaged. Firemen, directed by the National Trust’s
conservators from outside the Tapestry Room window, dismantled the silk-hung bed and passed it out piece
by piece. Twenty minutes later the ceiling fell in.
Paragraph E
The scale of the task to repair Uppark was unprecedented in the National Trust. The immediate
question was whether it should be done at all. A decision had to be taken quickly, as the building was
unsound and whatever had not been damaged by the fire was exposed to the elements. Within a month,
after consulting many experts and with the agreement of the National Trust’s Executive Committee, the
restoration programme began. It was undertaken for three main reasons. After the fire it had become
apparent just how much remained of the structure with its splendidly decorated interiors; to have pulled the
house down, as one commentator suggested, would have been vandalism. Also the property was covered by
insurance, so the repairs would not call upon the National Trust’s own funds. Lastly, much had been saved of
the fine collection acquired especially for Uppark from 1747 by Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh and his son
Harry. These objects belonged nowhere else, and complete restoration of the house would allow them to be
seen and enjoyed again in their original setting.
Paragraph F
The search for craftsmen and women capable of doing the intricate restoration work was nation-wide.

Once the quality and skill of the individual or company had been ascertained, they had to pass an economic
test, as every job was competitively tendered. This has had enormous benefits because not only have a
number of highly skilled people come to the fore - woodcarvers for example, following in the footsteps of
Grinling Gibbons - but many of them, for example plasterers, have relearnt the skills of the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries which can now be of use to other country house owners when the need arises.
Paragraph G
In June 1994 the building programme was completed, on time and on budget. The total cost of the
work to repair the house and its contents came to be nearly £20 million, largely met from insurance. In
addition, it made economic sense for the National Trust to invest time and money in upgrading water and
heating systems, installing modern environmental controls, and updating fire and security equipment.
Paragraph H
The final stages of restoration and the massive programme of reinstallation took eight months. The
family and the room stewards were visibly moved when returning to their old haunts, perhaps the best
testament that the spirit of Uppark had not died. But the debate will no doubt continue as to whether or not it
was right to repair the house after the fire. The National Trust has done its best to remain true to Uppark; it is
for others to judge the success of the project. Note: The National Trust is a charitable organisation in Britain
set up over a hundred years ago to preserve the national heritage.
Questions 1–6. The text has eight paragraphs, A–H. Which paragraphs contain the following
information? Write the appropriate letters, A–H, in the boxes.
1. The procedure for sorting through the remains of the fire.
2. How Uppark looked after the fire.
3. Improvements made to the rebuilt Uppark.
4. The selection of people to carry out the repair work.
5. Why the National Trust chose to rebuild Uppark.
6. How people reacted to the rebuilt Uppark.
Questions 8–10. Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text
for each answer. Write your answers in the boxes.
7. On what date in 1989 should the original repairs to the roof have been completed?
8. By what method were things rescued immediately from the burning house?
9. After the fire, what did the conservators require large quantities of immediately?
10. Into what did the conservators put material recovered from the fire?
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write
your answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points)
A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years
ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.
The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected.
A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid
leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a
radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or
computer is enough to tempt any burglar.
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the
doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder.
It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area
be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by
fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has
decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs
windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the
drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter
how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get
through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.

What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should
have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a
burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble
of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly
if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have
callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an
identity card, for example.
If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an
intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait
for help.
1. A well-protected house …………
A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled.
2. According to the writer, we should ………… A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out
when we have to.
C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go
out.
3. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot …………
A. is predictable. B. is useful. C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key.
4. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that …………
A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe. C. will stop a potential burglar.
D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
6. Gaining entry to a house through a small window …………
A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think.
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very
determined burglars.
7. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms …………
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money.
C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.
8. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole…………
A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C. is only necessary for elderly people. D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
9. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine
10. The best title for the text is ………… A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from
intruders.
C. Burglary statistics. D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART III. WRITING. (4,0 POINTS)
I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word
given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point)
1. Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage to speak to her until the next day.
 Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to
her until the next day.
2. When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert. CONCERNED
 As far ............................................................................., Jack is a real expert.
3. David said that the accident was his fault. TOOK
 David .................................................................. the accident.
4. If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do. KNOWING
 If he doesn’t get that job, ........................................................... what he’ll do.

5. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan.
INGENUITY
 But .......................................................... plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued.
II. Use the word given and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in such a way
that it is as similar as possible to the original one. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0
point)
1. They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial)
John …………………………………………………………..………………………………………
2. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation)
How do …………………………………………………………………..……………………………
3. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed. (decline)
There has ……………………………………………………………..………………………………
4. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt)
There is…………………………………………………………..……………………………………
5. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question)
My changing …………………………………………………….……………………………………
III. The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and
projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and
make comparisons where relevant. (2, 0 points)
2000 YEMEN 2050
37,0%
46,3%
50,1%
57,3%
5,7%
3,6%
2000 2050
ITALY
24,1%
46,2%
42,3%
14,3%
61,6%
11,5%
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PART ANSWERS MARK
PART I: I. Choose the best 1. A 0.1 p
LEXICO- option to complete 2. C 0.1 p
each of the 3. A 0.1 p
GRAMMAR sentences. (2,0
4. D 0.1 p
(7,0/20 points) points)
5. A 0.1 p
6. D 0.1 p
7. B 0.1 p
8. B 0.1 p
9. B 0.1 p
10. C 0.1 p
11. A 0.1 p
12. C 0.1 p
13. B 0.1 p
14. B 0.1 p
15. A 0.1 p

16. B 0.1 p
17. C 0.1 p
18. D 0.1 p
19. D 0.1 p
20. A 0.1 p
II. Read the passage 1. misconception 0.25 p
below. Use the 2. venomous 0.25 p
word given in bold 3. comparison 0.25 p
to form a word that 4. fatalities 0.2 5p
fits in the numbered 5. solitary 0.2 5p
gap. (2,5 points) 6. occurences 0.2 5p
7. unpleasant 0.25 p
8. underestimated 0.25 p
9. precautions 0.25 p
10. resistant 0.2 5p
III. Complete each 1. hung over 0.2 p
sentence with the 2. slow down 0.2 p
correct form of ONE 3. grew up 0.2 p
of the two-word 4. run for 0.2 p
verbs. (2,0 point) 5. doing up 0.2 p
6. go with 0.2 p
7. saving up 0.2 p
8. brought out 0.2 p
9. dress up 0.2 p
10. mixed up 0.2 p
IV. The passage 1. inhabit € inhabiting/which(that) inhabit 0.5 p
below contains TEN 2. hot € heat 0.5 p
mistakes. Underline 3. constantly€ constant 0.5 p
them and write the 4. try € trying 0.5 p
correct forms in the 5. what € which 0.5 p
numbered boxes. 6. rise € to rise 0.5 p
(2,5 points) 7. degree € degrees 0.5 p
8. unusual € unusually 0.5 p
9. a € an 0.5 p
10. absorb € absorbed 0.5 p
PART II: I. Read the 1. into 0.2 p
READING: passage and fill in 2. might/may/can 0.2 p
(6,0/20 points) each of the blanks 3. terms 0.2 p
with ONE suitable 4. regardless/irrespective 0.2 p
word. (2,0 points) 5. at 0.2 p
6. Being 0.2 p
7. rather 0.2 p
8. let 0.2 p
9. that/this 0.2 p
10. how 0.2 p
II. Read the text and 1. C 0.2 p
do the tasks as 2. B 0.2 p
follow. (2,0 points) 3. G 0.2 p
4. F 0.2 p
5. E 0.2 p
6. H 0.2 p
st
7. August 31 0.2 p
8. human chain 0.2 p
9. blotting paper 0.2 p
10. dustbins 0.2 p
III. Read the 1. A 0.2 p
following passage 2. D 0.2 p
and choose the 3. A 0.2 p
best answer (A, B, 4. A 0.2 p
C or D) to each 5. C 0.2 p
question. (2,0
6. B 0.2 p
points)
7. A 0.2 p
8. D 0.2 p
9. D 0.2 p
10. B 0.2 p
PART III: I. Complete each of 1. Despite repeated [attempts/efforts to get 0.2 p
WRITING: the sentences. (1,0 in touch with] his cousin, Joe didn't manage
(4,0/20 points) point) to speak to her until the next day.
2. As far [as computer games are 0.2 p
concerned], Jack is a real expert.
3. David took [the blame/responsibility for] 0.2 p
the accident.
4. If he doesn’t get that job, [there is no 0.2 p
knowing] what he’ll do.
5. But [for the ingenuity of his brother’s] 0.2 p
plan, the stranded climber would never have
been rescued.
II. Use the word 1. John will stand trial murder at the High 0.2 p
given and make any Court next week.
necessary additions 2. How do our sales stand in relation to 0.2 p
to complete a new those of other firms?
3. There has been a steady decline in the 0.2 p
sentence . (1,0
number of accidents since the speed limit
point)
was imposed.
4. There is no doubt that this new record will 0.2 p
sell a lot of copies.
5. My changing my mind about resigning is 0.2 p
out of question.
III. Summarize the 1. Content: 1.0
information by a. Providing main ideas and details.
selecting and (summarizing the information, reporting the
reporting the main main features, and make comparisons where
features and make relevant)
comparisons where b. Communicating intentions sufficiently and
relevant. (2,0 effectively.
points) 2. Organization and presentation: 0.25
a. Ideas are well-organized and presented
with coherence, cohesion, and clarity.
b. The paragraph is well-structured.
3. Language:
a. Variety of appropriate vocabulary and 0.5
structures.
b. Good use of grammatical structures.
4. Handwriting, punctuation, and spelling: 0.25
a. Intelligible handwriting.
b. Good punctuation and no spelling
mistakes.

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I/ READING:
PART 1: Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is
an example ( 2 ms ) 0. The … A …….-hour accident caused chaos for the local motorists yesterday evening.
A. rush B. high C. traffic D. heavy
1. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall.
A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased
2. It is gravity……………………objects towards the earth.
A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls
3. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
A. One of the biggest B.The biggest one C. Of the biggest one D. There are the biggest
4. ……………foreign languages requires great effort.
A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn it D. Learnt
5. "I am tired" “ ……… ”
A. Me too B. Also me C. For me the same D. I also
6. I’m really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation.
A. dealt B. handled C. done D. fingered
7. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw.
A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck
8. War is ……………as open-armed conflict between countries or factions within countries.
A. delineated B. declared C. defaulted D. defined
9. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy.
A. offence B. amiss C. upset D. most
10. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds.
A. far B. much C. well D. most
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….A……
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9………………
……10………………..
PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces bellow.
Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted for his
birthday.
Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various ways.
Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to
animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ………
parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the…… 1…………………
2……………………….3……………………….4...........................................................5………………..
PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an example
(1 m)
0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor.
1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam.
2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking.
3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English.
4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop.
5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of…… 1…………………
2……………………….3……………………….4..........................................................5……………….. .
PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces
bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected.
1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it.
2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long.
3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel.
4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India.
5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….getting…… 1…………………
2……………………….3……………………….4..........................................................5……………….. .
PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. Write your answers in the spaces
bellow. (2ms)
Although all Americans do not (1) ....... the same way, their speech has enough in common that American
English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English and other
national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ........ from British English
during its colonial beginnings and (4) ........ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it (5) …….other
languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture -
its literature, (6) ........pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world.
All speakers of English (7)........ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American
English (8) ......... from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its
pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) ........ Words or phrases of American (10) ....... and those
used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms.
1. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell
2. A. alteration B. change C. variety D. variation
3. A. diverge B. divert C. digress D. depress
4. A. enquired B. inquired C. required D. acquired
5. A. affluence B. fluency C. influences D. nuances
6. A. motion B. moving C. movement D. removing
7. A. have B. bear C. tear D. share
8. A. differentiates B. differs C. changes D. alters
9. A. constructions B. building C. points D. syntax
10. A. birth B. source C. origin D. tradition
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10………
……….. .
PART 6: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
Is Photography Dead?
For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art. It was simply a skill and it was
criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as a
unique and very important (1)........of art.
The photograph's claim to be an objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the important
function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (2) ......threat. The threat has suddenly become all
the more serious as more and more photographers are (3)....... to the new technology which computers offer.
Moreover, a (n) (4) ........ number of colleges have now begun to offer (5) ....... in computer imaging. All these
developments (6)........ a disturbing question. Is photography, as we know (7).......dead?
In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will
continue to play a (8) ........role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)........ to be realistic, modern
photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) .........about ourselves and the world in which we
live.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10………
……….. .
PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the
spaces bellow. (2ms)
Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in
Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before
attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting
ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln
University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928, he traveled
to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not without Laughter (1930)
and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry. The
collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of
Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a
lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems from
Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers. Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers
in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period
when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art
forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans.
1. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem
Renaissance
C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers
2 .Where was Langston Hughes born?
A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina
3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"?
A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors
4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer?
A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights Movement
5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia?
A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier C. A literary fellowship D. A college study
program
6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following?
A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers
7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life?
A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers
C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem
8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage?
A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative
9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage?
A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying
10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT:
A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism.
YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4.................................5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……………….. .
PART 8: Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase.
Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
1. The car can't have broken down. I........................serviced last week.
2. If I..........................situation, I certainly wouldn't have had the courage to do what you did.
3. Although he had a difficult time during the war, it............................harm.
4. It's no..........................the cold and wet, you'll just have to put up with it.
5. I won't have .............................. their cars in the street outside the entrance to my house!
6. In times of hardship we have to learn to do.................................some basic necessities.
7. I'm................................death of spiders!
8. I heard the thunder...............................in the distance.
9. He's been...................................weather for ages and still isn't back at work.
10. We made the uniforms ourselves as we couldn't ………………..made.
YOUR ANSWERS: 1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4................................5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10………………..
II. WRITING:
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as sentence
printed before it. (2ms) EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said
to his daughter.
€ The mantold his daughter (that) theywouldbeverydisappointed ifshedidnotcome.
1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
€ Tom congratulated ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us
€ The lifeguard advised ……………………………………………………………………………
3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently.
€ There …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day.
€ It was not …………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
€ Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………….
PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms)
1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………
2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute)
€ …………………………………………………………………………….
3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………..
4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………..
PART 3: Write an essay about 200 words on the following topic:
What measures do you take in order to reduce air and water pollution in your city? (3ms)
ÁP ÁN THI H C SINH GI I C P TR NG
MÔN: TI NG ANH ( 2008-2009)
I/ READING
PART1: 2ms ( 10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1B, 2D, 3A, 4B, 5A, 6B, 7D, 8D, 9B, 10C
PART 2: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m)
1- the, 2– the, 3– an, 4– the, 5– no article
PART 3: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m)
1– of, 2– of, 3– in, 4– with, 5– to
PART 4: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m)
1- didn’t do, 2 – hadn’t caught , 3 – has finished/ finishes, 4- will have left, 5- to help
PART 5: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1B, 2C, 3A, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7D, 8B, 9A, 10C
PART 6: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1- form, 2- under, 3- turning, 4- increasing, 5- courses
6- raise, 7- it, 8- key, 9- claim, 10- information
PART 7: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1A, 2C, 3D, 4C, 5C, 6B, 7B, 8A, 9D, 10D
PART 8: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1- only had it, 2- had been in that, 3. did him no/ did not( seem to ) do him any.
4. good/ use grumbling/ complaining about
5. people parking, 6- without, 7- frightened/ scared to, 8- rumbling
9. under the, 10- afford to have them
II/ WRITING:
PART 1: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms)
1. Tom congratulated me on having passed the final exams.
2. The lifeguard advised us not to swim too far from the shore.
3. There has been a sharp decline in birth race recently.
4. It was not until the next day I heard the news.
5. Despite the torrential all day, we all enjoy the excursion.
PART 2: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms)
1. He has the option of taking early retirement
2. He didn’t contribute to the conversation.
3. The signposts were confusing, which made us lose our way.
4. He wants you people / students to call him “professor”
5. She always gets as well with the children.
PART 2: 3ms
S GD& T ........ K THI CH N HSG L P 12 THPT N M H C 2011-2012
----------------- THI MÔN: TI NG ANH
CHÍNH TH C (Dành cho h c sinh THP không chuyên)
( thi g m 5 trang) Th i gian thi: 180 phút, không k th i gian giao
PART I. LISTENING
You are going to hear a talk about security in the UK. Listen to the talk and complete the statements below
by writing no more than THREE words in the spaces provide.
You will hear the talk TWICE.
 Don’t carry more (1) than you need for daily expenses.
 When you stay at a hotel, ask the (2) to keep your valuables in hotel (3) .
 Don’t keep a note of the serial (4) together with your traveler’s cheques.
 You should carry wallets and purses in an (5) pocket or a handbag.
 Your passport, (6) and other important documents should be taken special care of.
 You can leave your (7) _ luggage in a luggage office at most large stations and pick it up later.
 It’s necessary to keep the receipt and check the (8) hours when you leave your luggage at the
station.
 The (9) Property Office can be found at both (10) and the station.
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D).
1. He's really shy girl.
A. by B. at C. for D. with
2. The teacher her to improve her drawing.
A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted
3. I couldn't quite what they were doing because they were so far away.
A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out
4. The meal Mary cooked tastes .
A. well B. nice C. good D. worse
5. at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone.
A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving
6. The people who _ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted
7. The judge found him of stealing and sent him to prison.
A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked
8. The house we have rented is . So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc.
A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated
9. He was turned down for the job because he is .
A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification
10. The trouble started only the other man came into the room.
A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon
11. , the disaster would not have happened.
A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders
C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders
12. had booked in advance were allowed in.
A. Only who B. Only those who
C. Only who were those D. Only were those who
13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, .
A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible
C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible
14. I the hot weather in the south.
A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to
15. The meat looked very to the dog.
A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly
II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided in the
passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
The mysteries of the skies

Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on
the amazingly beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters,
Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) him to look at the 1. ABLE
edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the apparently
(2) surface was not divinely smooth and round, but 2. LIVE
bumpy and imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear
(3) , resembling a still life painted by the hand of a 3. ACT
cosmic (4) , it was a real world, perhaps not very different 4. ART
from our own. This amounted to a great (5) hardly to be 5. ACHIEVE
expected in his day and age, although nowadays his (6) may appear to 6. CONCLUDE
some to be trivial and (7) . 7. SIGNIFY
Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had
previously been so (8) revealed more of their 8. ELUDE
extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further wonders, Galileo
focused his lens on the (9) planet of Jupiter. Nestling 9. STRIKE
next to it, he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our
moon it appeared, perhaps (10) _ in the eyes of those fearful 10. FORTUNE
of what the discovery might mean, was not alone!
III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick ( )
the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space.
KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE

Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to 0
keep between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not 00 someone
know well gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. 1 _
If such a business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most 2 _
common response is to move away. Some interesting studies have 3 _
been done in libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people 4 _
get up and leave the building, others use to different methods such as 5 _
turning their back on the intruder. Living in cities has made people to 6 _
develop new skills for dealing with situations where they are very 7 _
close to strangers. Most people on so crowded trains try not to look at 8 _
strangers; they avoid skin contract, and apologize if hands touch by a 9 _
mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier between themselves and 10 _
other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance,

making sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes.
PART III. READING

I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up a
number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness.
First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words,
happiness (1) in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of
personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so.
Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a
great (2) of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends
use positive non-verbal (3) such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and
similar (4) relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness.
Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) overall satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why
some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential
nature of the work, but (7) by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a
serious cause of unhappiness.
Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (8) than most other causes of
happiness. Activities (9) sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various
kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (10) themselves, but also because of the social
support of other group members – it is very strong in the case of religious groups.
1. A. runs B. arrives C. goes D. descends
2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning
3. A. movements B. signals C. slogans D. motions
4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy
5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to
6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns
7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus
8. A. check B. power C. choice D. control
9. A. so B. such C. like D. thus
10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities
II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions.
Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition,
man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without
showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have
evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus
without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from
place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds.
It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time.
The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the
possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an
entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being.
Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new
strain which is transmitted to man.
1. According to the passage,
scientists have discovered that influenza viruses .
A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds
C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man
2. What is known about the influenza virus?
A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild birds.
C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places.
3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when .
A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined
C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted
4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by .
A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals
C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means
5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza
EXCEPT .
A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining
B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses
C. two animal viruses recombining
D. two animal viruses recombining in a human
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the
following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet.
Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some
were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of
bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails
along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam.
A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had
only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although their
“flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering plants.
Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most
commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds.
Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there
are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some,
remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom.
A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils
C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life
2. The word “Others” refers to .
A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage?
A. They once spread over large areas of land.
B. They varied greatly in size.
C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails.
D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support.
4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable
5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of .
A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas
IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word.
As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1)
sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) them were water football (or soccer), water

rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3)
horses, and struck the ball with a stick.
Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to
it, and it's been attached (4) since.
As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) , at
the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to
score.
Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) underwater fights away from the ball,
and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air.
In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7)
original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) that prohibited taking the ball under the
surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball.
The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) work, spread to England
during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10)
Belgium in 1900.
Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900.
PART IV: WRITING
I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way.
1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT)
2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED)
3. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES)
5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT)
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.
Were you
2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.
I do not feel
3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.
However
4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.
The boss
5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world.
Despite the fact
6. I didn't arrive in time to see her.
I wasn't
7. I'd prefer you not to smoke.
I'd rather
8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms.
Smiling
9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
It was not
10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
Should

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H NG D N CH M THI HSG TI NG ANH L P 10 THPT – N M H C 2011 - 2012

PART I. LISTENING (15 pts: 1,5pts/item)
1. cash 4. numbers 7. heavy 10. the airport
2. manager 5. inside 8. opening
3. safe 6. travel tickets 9. Lost
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pts)
I. (15pts: 1pt/item)
1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A
6. D 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. A
11. D 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
II. (10pts: 0.1pt/item)
1. enabled 4. artist 7. insignificant 10. unfortunately
2. lifeless 5. achievement 8. elusive
3. inactive 6. conclusion 9. striking
III.(10pts: 1pt/item)
1. that 3. 5. to 7. 9. a
2. such 4. will 6. to 8. so 10.
PART III . READING (30pts)
1. A 3. B 5. D 7. C 9. C
2. A 4. C 6. A 8. D 10. B
II. (5pts: 1pt/item)
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. D
III. (5pts: 1pt/item)
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A
IV. ( 10pts: 1pt/item)
1. water 2. Among 3. like 4. ever 5. hands
6. with 7. the 8. rules 9. team 10. to
PART IV. WRITING (20pts)
I. (10pt: 2 pts/item)
1. Some interesting new information has come to light.
2. Jack was banned from playing in the next two matches.
3. I'm dying to see her again.
4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off her.
5. We can't wait to watch the program.
II. (10 pts: 1pt/item)
1. Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.

2. I do not feel like going out this afternoon.
3. However hard Adeles tries, she doesn't get anywhere/gets nowhere.
4. The boss is thought to be considering raising wages.
5. Despite the fact that he was disabled, he sailed/managed to sail around the world.
6. I wasn't early enough to see her.
7. I'd rather you didn't smoke.
8. Smiling happily, the mother took the baby in her arms.
9. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped
10. Should there is any difficulty, you can ring this number.

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Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary

Part I: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.
1. Our holiday was by the weather.
A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted
2. The charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high.
A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum
3. He his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car
A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned
4. The child was by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street.
A. knocked out B. run across
C. run out D. knocked down
5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time and visited all the important museums
and buildings.
A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring
6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must well in advance.
A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy
7. His sister was full of for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car.
A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy
8. He asked if we would to share the room.
A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve
9. I wondered whether you would like to to the theater tomorrow.
A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out
10. I would like to say how pleased I am to be here.
A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First
11. The independent arbitrator managed to the confrontation between the union and the
employers.
A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse
12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was that I would be attacked.
A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified
13. His illness made him of concentration.
A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless
14. Has the committee a decision yet?
A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted
15. I am a bit hungry. I think something to eat.
A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having
16. What do you plan to do when you your course at college?
A. finish B. will finish
C. have finished D. is going to finish
17. Where ? Which hairdresser did you go to?
A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair
C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut
18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather with us’.
A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came
19. I saying what I think.
A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when
20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I just in time.
A. could stop B. could have stopped
C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop
Part II: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct
forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.
Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditional traditionally
Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 1.
knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 2.
proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 3.
are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 4.
person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, 5.
vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 6.
better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 7.
some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort of 8.
past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 9.
situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 10.
the degree and intention use.
Part III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blanks.
Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a (1.thunder)
….. Not one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (2.rain)……. So when Jack suggested we should go
to a museum, we all agreed immediately. As we had been (3. shop)………all morning we were now
feeling very tired, it would be a (4. pleasant)………...to sit down. We took a bus and arrived just as large
shops of rain were beginning to fall.
The museum was quite (5.desert)……and very peaceful. We sat down in the main hall and listened to the
rain (6. beat)…….against the windows.
Suddenly, there was a great (7. disturb)……..at the (8. enter)……… a large party of schoolboys were (9.
lead) ………in by a teacher. The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to punish them,
but they did not pay the (10.slight)……. attention.
Section B: Reading
Part I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
Fill each numbered blank with one suitable word from the list given below.
The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists (1)…………
about 250 species of fish as sharks. These fish live in oceans (2)………..the world, but they are most
common in warm seas.
Sharks (3)………….greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark, may grow 60
feet long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice (4)…………….much as an African
elephant. The smallest shark may (5)…………..only 4 inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some
kinds of sharks live in the depths of the ocean, but (6)……………are found near the surface. Some
species live in coastal waters, but others (7)……………far out at sea. A few species can even live in
(8)…………..water.

All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters). Most of them eat (9)…………fish, including other sharks. A
shark’s only natural enemy is a large shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of
flesh. They also (10)………………..on dead or dying animals.
1. A. classify B. divide C. organize D. arrange
2. A. all B. through C. throughout D. over
3. A. grow B. rise C. evolve D. vary
4. A. as B. so C. very D. exactly
5. A. stretch B. measure C. develop D. expand
6. A. some others B. others C. different kinds D. some sharks
7. A. dwell B. exist C. emigrate D. migrate
8. A. fresh B. sweet C. light D. clear
9. A. uncooked B. live C. lively D. alive
10. A. eat B. swallow C. exist D. feed
Part II: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks.
Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen
vitamins have been (1)…………
A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness. In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also
(2)…………to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to (3)…………from scurvy that is a
disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes.
Sailors suffer from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables (4)…………
vitamin C which is necessary for good (5)…………
Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these vitamins will
lead to different (6)…………For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beri-
beri, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (7)…………A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and
skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system. Too little vitamin
B12 will cause anemia. The (8)…………that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to
cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (9)……...vitamins.
Today, vitamins are (10)…………in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy.
Part III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer among
A, B, C or D.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant
language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having
incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until
the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as
Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to
spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and
missionary work. That small enslaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of
the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of
international business, banking, and diplomacy.
Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English.
Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology,
advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are 700 million English
users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of
nonnative users of any language in the world.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The number of nonnative users of English.
B. The French influence on the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an internatonal language.
D. The use of English for science and tecnology.
2. English began to be used beyond England approximately.............................
A. in 1066 B. around 1350
C. before 1600 D. after 1600
3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world
EXCEPT .....................................
A. the slave trade B. the Norman
invasion
C. missionaries. D. colonization
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English.
B. Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English.
C. English is the only language used in technology, and advertising.
D. International airports and air controllers use mostly English.
5. According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world
today?
A. A quarter million B. Half a million
C. 350 million D. 700 million.
Part IV: Read the passage then choose the best sentences A-K to fill in each gap. There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use:
BITTER WATER HITS THE BIG TIME
Chocolate, which has its origins in South America, is now part of a multi-million pound
worldwide business.
At Easter, British people spend over $230 million on chocolate. A massive eight per cent of all
chocolate is bought at this time.
(1) . Although the large scale industrial production of chocolate began in the last century, the
cacao plant was first cultivated by the Aztec, Toltec and Mayan civilizations of Central America over
three thousand years ago.
The cacao tree is an evergreen, tropical plant which is found in Africa, South and Central
America, the West Indies and South East Asia. The fruit of this tree is melon-sized and contains 20-40
seeds. (2) . In English – speaking countries, they are called cocoa beans. This is a misspelling from
th
the 17 century when they were also called cacoa and cocao beans.
The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money. (3) . This is from the world in the Aztec language,
Nahuatl, meaning “bitter water”. (4) . The Spanish found the drink more palatable mixed with
th
cinnamon and sugar, but the recipe did not spread to the rest of Europe for another century. In the late 17
century, chocolate houses were set up in Europe’s capital cities, where people gathered to drink chocolate.
(5) . But in 1826, CJ van Houten of the Netherlands invented chocolate powder. (6) .
The age of the chocolate bar as we know it began in 1847 when a Bristol company, Fry and Sons,
combined cocoa butter with pure chocolate liquor and sugar to produce a solid block that you could eat.
(7) .
At the turn of the century, the British chocolate market was dominated by French companies. In
1879 the English company Cadbury even named their Birmingham factory Bournville (ville is the French
word for town) in the hope that a little glamour would rub off. But then came Cadbury’s famous Dairy
Milk bar which began life as a Dairymaid in 1905. (8) .

It seems that, for the time being at least, chocolate intake in Britain has established at about four
bars each week. (9) . The latest market trick is the so-called “extended line”. This is when the humble
chocolate bar becomes an ice cream, a soft drink or a dessert, to tempt chocoholics who have grown tired
of conventional snacks.
At the other end of the production process, cacao farmers are still feeling the effects of a crash in
cocoa bean prices at the end of 1980s. (10) . Perhaps you could spare a thought for them as you
munch your next chocolate bars.
A. This was made by extracting most of the cocoa butter from the crushed beans.
B. A Swiss company then introduced milk solids to the process which gave us milk chocolate.
C. They also used them to make a drink called xocoatl.
D. Until the last century, the chocolate drink was made from solid blocks of chocolate which had to be
melted down in hot water.
E. When dried they become cacao beans, which can be used to make chocolate.
F. Clever advertising which associated it with the healthy qualities of milk from the English
countryside quickly established the bar as a rival to the more decadent French brands.
G. British manufacturers include up to 5 per cent vegetable fat in their chocolate, something forbidden
elsewhere.
H. As most cacao farmers operate on a very small scale, many were forced out of business.
I. This has forced manufacturers to look for new ways to attract customers.
J. In Aztec times the chocolate drink was flavored with spices and used on ceremonial occasions and
for welcoming visitors.
K. Only at Christmas do people eat more of the cocoa-based foodstuffs.
Section C: Writing
Part I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they have a similar meaning with the first one.
1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said
She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. .........
2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man............................................... .................................................. ...................
3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.
At the foot .................................................. .................................................. .....................
4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club .
Were you .................................................. .................................................. ......................
5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him.
It is .................................................. .................................................. .................................
6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself.
He................................................ .................................................. ........................................
7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer.
He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ......................
8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success .
Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................
9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time.
It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. ....................
10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too.
Not only .................................................. .................................................. .............................
Part II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one , using the word in
capital letters which must not be altered in any way :
1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration)

………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.(halved)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part III: Write a composition (300 words) about the following topic:
How do movies and television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to
support your answer.
ÁP ÁN VÀ H NG D N CH M K THI H C SINH GI I
N M H C 2013- 2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh- l p 12
Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (40 i m)

Part I (1x 20= 20 i m)
Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A C A D A A B A C D
Câu 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D D C B A A D D B C
Part II (1 x 10 = 10 i m)
1. acquiring acquired 6. vocation vocational
2. explicitness explicitly 7. like as
3. few a few 8. assumption assume
4. and to 9. certainly certain
5. but to 10. intention intended
Part III (1 x 10 = 10 i m)
1. thunderstorm

2. raincoat
3. shopping
4. pleasure
5. deserted
6. beating
7. disturbance
8. entrance
9. led
10. slightest
Section B: Reading (35 i m)
Part I ( 1x 10 = 10 i m)
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D
Part II (1x 10 = 10 i m)
1.discovered 2. lead 3. suffer 4. contain 5. health
6. diseases 7. disorders 8. knowledge 9. necessary 10. available
Part III (1x 5= 5 i m)
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C `5. C
Part IV (1x 10= 10 i m)
1.K 2.E 3.C 4.J 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.F 9.I 10H
Section C: Writing (25 i m)

Part I (1x 10 = 10 i m)
1. She reminded him to phone the police.
2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car
3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church
4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club.
5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him.
6. He can’t have done it by himself.
7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer.
8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person.
9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time.
10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly.
Part II (1x 5= 5 i m)
1. You should take the price into consi…..
2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars……..
3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years.
4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call
a…….
5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted……..
Part III (10 i m) – Giám kh o t cho i m, yêu c u:

- Thí sinh ph i xác nh c nh h ng c a phim và truy n hình i v i cách ng x c a con
ng i, c v m t tích c c l n tiêu c c
- Nêu c 2- 3 ý nh cho m i ý l n
- V n vi t trôi ch y, di n t gãy g n (dùng c u trúc n gi n nh ng di n t rõ ý)

- Sai không quá 5 l i nh (v t v ng, ng pháp, dùng t …..) thì không tr i m

S GD& T ........ K THI CH N HSG L P 12 THPT N M H C 2011-2012
————— THI MÔN: TI NG ANH
CHÍNH TH C Dành cho h c sinh tr ng THPT Chuyên
( thi có 4 trang) Th i gian làm bài: 180 phút, không k th i gian giao
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PART I. LISTENING
You are going to listen to a conversation between Janet and her friend. Janet is telling her friend
about her holiday. As you listen, write down brief notes in the boxes below about her holiday. You
should write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each blank.
You will hear the recording TWICE.
Day What Janet did

Saturday Arrived at the hotel at (1) .
Sunday Hired a (2) . Went to Safari Park and saw monkeys and (3) .
Monday Went to (4) and Stonehenge. Took a lot of (5) .
Tuesday Joined a (6) . Visited Trafalgar (7) _, Westminster Abbey, the Houses
of Parliament, and saw the (8) of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Also went to
(9) and the Tower of London.
Wednesday Went to Greenwich by (10) .
Thursday Went shopping for (11) _ . Went to see a film called (12) in the evening.
Friday (13) all day. Stayed in hotel. Played (14) .
Saturday Left hotel at (15) _.
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.5 PT)

I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or
D)
1. Jack a fortune when his great uncle Jack passed on.
A. made into B. went into C. came into D. bought
2. Telephone service to that remote village can't be this year.
A. provided B. supplied C. improved D. made
3. His company had to close because of .
A. redundancy B. economic difficulties
C. subtitles D. a high rate of unemployment
4. I couldn't over how well the team play!
A. make B. get C. turn D. put
5. Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn't be .
A. overconfident B. unconfident C. confidential D. confidentable
6. “Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday?”
“Unfortunately, yes. _ is unbelievable. I’m very embarrassed.”
A. That I could do such a thing it B. That I could do such a thing
C. I could do such a thing it D. I could do such a thing
7. is the biggest city in Michigan, it is not the capital.
A. Detroit B. If Detroit C. Although Detroit D. Detroit, which
8. An almost line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town.
A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
9. They were walking on tiptoe the Director's room.
A. pass B. passed C. past D. passing
10. I haven’t been feeling very well .
A. of late B. not long ago C. currently D. by now

II. Each line of the following passage has one mistake related to either grammar or vocabulary usage.
Find and correct them.
Air pollution is a cause for ill – health in human beings. It a lot of 0. for --> of
countries, there are laws limited the amount of smoke which factories can 1.
produce. Because there isn't enough information on the amount of smoke in 2.
the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution makes lung cancer. 3.
The gases from the exhausts of cars have also risen air pollution in most 4.
cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisoned gas which often collects in 5.
busy streets surrounding by high buildings. Children who live in areas 6.
where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other 7.
children and they are clumsy where they use their hands. There are long-term 8.
effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continues to increase, the 9.
earth's climate will become warmer. A lot of ice near the Poles may water and 10.
may cause serious floods.
III. Use the given phrasal verbs to replace the underlined words/phrases in the sentences. Then put
the verbs in the correct form in the sentences.
come into fall through turn in draw up let on

go round do without make out take after turn down
1. Before we do anything else, we ought to prepare a plan of action.

2. It was getting late so I decided to go to bed.
3. I believe that Diana has recently inherited a lot of money.
4. Do you think there is enough food to feed everybody?
5. If we can’t get any bread, we’ll just have to manage.
6. He speaks very badly. I can’t understand what he’s saying.
7. Don’t say anything to the children about the party. I want it to be a promise.
8. I was rejected for the army on the health ground.
9. We’ve made all the arrangements. Let’s hope our plans don’t fail.
10. I resemble my mother. She was small with blond hair and had a terrible memorytoo.
IV. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap in the sentences. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.
1. I’ll never forget the I felt in the situation. (HUMILIATE)
2. She’s so that she won’t let anything stand in the way of her ambition. (MIND)
3. That was a very thing to say. (HURT)
4. It’s of him to lose his temper like that – he’s usually very calm. (CHARACTER)
5. He stood at the door to make sure that no one _ the party. (GATE)
PART III. READING
I. Read the passage carefully , then fill in the blank a suitable word.
The majority of lottery winners change their lives (1) little, and continue on their
settled way happy ever after. A couple of years ago, a Mr. David Horabin won a million. He had been
struggling to (2) a success of his dry cleaning shop for the past 12 months. He accepted his
cheque in a small ceremony (3) the premises at 2.30, and by three o'clock he had reopened for
business. The reaction of Mr. Pasquale Consalvo who won $30 million in the New York state lottery was
very (4) . He was unhappy not to be able to fulfill his desire to go to work as (5)
on the day he won. He also said that if the money made him (6) he would give it back. In
fact, the chances of his life being made a misery by his new-found wealth are almost (7) slim
though not quite as the sixty million-to-one odds he beat to take a jackpot (8) had remained
unclaimed through six previous draws. Gambling small amounts (9) the lottery is a harmless if

futile hobby. (10) , gambling can become an addiction, increasingly so as the activity becomes
socially acceptable.
II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the
questions.
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected.
A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a
radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or
computer is enough to tempt any burglar.
doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the
intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbor you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet,
desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching
your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
decided to target your home? Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs
drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No
matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can
manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a
burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble
of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and,
particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinize callers at your leisure. When
you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask
to see an identity card, for example.
intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait
for help.
1. According to the writer, we should .
A. avoid leaving our house empty
B. only go out when we have to
C. always keep the curtains closed
D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out
2. The “aforementioned precautions” refer to steps that .
A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not
B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe
C. will stop a potential burglar
D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home
3. Gaining entry to a house through a small window .
A. is surprisingly difficult
B. is not as difficult as people think
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door
D. is tried only by very determined burglars
4 . According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms .
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it B. are good value for money
C. are luxury items D. are absolutely essential items
5. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole .
A. will prevent your home being burgled
B. avoids you having to invite people into your home
C. is only necessary for elderly people
D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine
III. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C or D to
indicate your answers.
Viewed from the outside (1) , the Houses of Parliament look impressive. The architecture
gives the place a traditional look, and the buildings are sandwiched between a busy square and the river,
making them a (2) between the country house of an eccentric duke and a Victorian railway
station. You have only to learn that the members (3) to each other as ‘The Honorable Member to
(4) the picture of a dignified gentlemen’s club, with of course a few ladies to (5) the
numbers. Sadly, over the past few years first radio, and now television, have shown the general public, who
are (6) the electorate, what in fact goes on when bills are discussed and questions are asked. The
first obvious fact is that the chamber is very rarely full, and there may be only a handful of members
present, some of whom are quite clearly asleep, telling jokes to their neighbor, or shouting like badly-
behaved schoolchildren. There is not enough room for them all in the chamber in any (7) , which is
a second worrying point. Of course, television does not follow the work of committees, which are the small
discussions groups that do most of the real work of the House. But the (8) impression that voters
receive of the workings of government is not a good one. To put it (9) , parliament looks
disorganized, is clearly behind the time and seems to be filled with bores and comedians. This is
presumably why members (10) for so long the efforts of the BBC to broadcast parliamentary
matters on television.
1. A. likewise B. at least C. nevertheless D. as well
2. A. mixture B. combination C. cross D. match
3. A. call B. refer C. speak D. submit
4. A. finalize B. end C. conclude D. complete
5. A. take away B. bring about C. make up D. set in
6. A. after all B. anyway C. even D. furthermore
7. A. point B. way C. matter D. case
8. A. total B. broad C. overall D. comprehensive
9. A. bluntly B. shortly C. directly D. basically
10. A. prevented B. checked C. defied D. resisted
PART IV: WRITING

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
€No sooner
2. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65.
€He has no
3. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London.
€He greatly
4. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married.
€Had she
5. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died.
€The singer had
II. Write about the following topic:

‘Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and
should be paid more’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
You should write at least 150 words.

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PART 1. LISTENING (15 pts: 1/item)
1. 5 pm. 6. sightseeing tour 11. presents and souvenirs
2. small family car 7. Square 12. Star Wars
3. lions 8. changing 13. Rained
4. Oxford 9. Tower Bridge 14. table tennis
5. photographs 10. boat 15. 10 am
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pt)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. A
6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. A
1. limited --> limiting 6. surrounding --> surrounded
2. Because --> Although 7. quick --> quickly
3. makes --> causes 8. where--> when
4. risen --> increased 9. continues --> continue
5. poisoned --> poisonous 10. water --> melt
III. (10pts: 1 pt/item)
1. draw up 2. turn in 3. came into 4. go round 5. do without
6. make out 7. let on 8. turned down 9. fall though 10. take after
IV. ( 5pts: 1pt/ item)
1. humiliation 2. single-minded/ 3. hurtful 4. uncharacteristic 5. gate-crashed
strong-minded
PART III. READING
1. but 2. make 3. at 4. similar 5. usual
6. unhappy 7. as 8. that 9. on 10. However
II. (5 pts: 1 pt/item)
1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C
6. A 7. D 8.C 9. A 10. D
PART IV. WRITING
I. (5 pts: 1pt/item)
1. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing.
2. He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65.
3. He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London.
4. Had she known that he was married, she would not have agreed to go out to dinner with him.
5. The singer had very little money (left) when he died, which surprised everybody.
II. Write about the following topic: 20 pts
The impression mark is based on the following scheme:

1. Content (10 pts): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
2. Language (5pts): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English
language gifted upper-secondary school students
3. Presentation (5pts): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language
gifted upper-secondary school students.

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I. Reading comprehension
1. After the water workers went on strike, there was a of water.
A. drain B. shortage C. loss D. decrease
2. As the streets of our city become busier, people are turning more and more to the bicycle.
A. historical B. old - fashioned C. old- aged D. elderly
3. it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
4. As far as I’m it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered
5. I expect it will rain again when we are on holiday this year, but at last we are properly prepared it this time
A. about B. at C. with D. for
6. If only he told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn’t have gone so wrong.
A. had B. has C. would have D. should have
7. I know him by but I have no idea what his name is.
A. sight B. myself C. heart D. chance
8. No child the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film.
A. before B. lacking C. except D. below
9. Mr. Smith was in a road accident.
A. wrong B. wounded C. injured D. damaged
10. Is it worth waiting for a table in this restaurant or shall we go else?
A. anywhere B. otherwise C. somewhere D. everywhere
11. The picture is the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it.
A. priceless B. invalid C. unprofitable D. worthless
12. I’m feeling really I’m going to bed.
A. sleepy B. sleeping C. tiring D. asleep
13. I can what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there.
A. see through B. make out C. look into D. show up
14. Do you know the time the train to Birmingham?
A. reaches B. gets C. arrives D. comes
15. Having looked the place the gang went away to make their plans
A. through B. over C. down D. out
16. When we came back from holiday our suitcase were by the customs officer.
A. guarded B. tested C. corrected D. examined
17. The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be in such a .
A. nuisance B. trouble C. bother D. worried
18. Could you be more specific about what is in this particular job?
A. enclosed B. concentrated C. presented D. involved
19. They haven’t beaten me yet, I still have one or two up my sleeve.
A. traps B. tricks C. jokes D. defenses
20. The brothers are so alike that I can’t one from the other?
A. say B. notice C. mark D. tell
II. Sentence transformation
Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it.
1. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.
€ John could hardly………………………………………………………………..
2. Unless someone has a key, we can not get into the house
€ We can only……..………………………………………………………………..
3. I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here’s the key.
€ You can’t……..………………………………………………………………..
4. He prefers golf to tennis
€ He’d rather…….. ………………………………………………………………..
5. He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Mary to the party.
€ He wishes………………………………………………………………………..
III. Use of English
Section 1:
Fill in the blank with one appropriate word Computers are helpful in many ways: First they are fast. They can
work with information much more quickly then a person. (1) , computer can work with lots of information at
the (2) time. Third, they can keep (3)………for a long time. They do not forget things the way (4) do.
Also, computers are almost always correct. They are not (5) , of course, but they usually don’t make mistakes.
These days, (6) is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to (7) .
Some companies have class at work. Also, most universities offer day and (8) courses in computer science.
Another way to learn is (9) a book. There are many books about computers in bookstores and libraries. Or
you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with (10) You may (11) be an
expert, but you can have fun!
Section 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentences printed before it.
32. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking
€If I………………..……………………………………………………………..
33. We had planned to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
€We were…………………………………………………………………………..
34. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglar left the building.
€No sooner………….……………………………………………………………..
35. As television programmes become more popular they seem to get worse
€ The more………….……………………………………………………………..
36. The authorities will prosecute anyone they find trespassing on this land.
€ Anyone found……..……………………………………………………………..
37. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home
€I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………..
38. It would have been a super weekend if it had not been for the weather.
€But…………………………………………………………………………………..
39. It’s possible that he did not get my letter
€He might…………….……………………………………………………………..
40. The last time it snowed here was six years ago
€It……………………..……………………………………………………………..
Section 3: Guided sentence building
41. You/ interested/ listen/ pop music/ classical music?
42. He/ tall/ than/ his sister/ a head.
43. Jane/ promise/ keep in touch/ us/ Australia.
44. He/ used to/ go/ hunting/ forest/ younger.
45. He/ learn/ English/ before/ he/ go/ England.
46. She / wait/ him/ ten hours.
47. Not allowed/ enter/ museum before 9.

48. I/ be used/ get up/ early/ don’t mind/ leave / 5 o’clock/ morning.
49. Asked/ mother/ 5 pounds/ buy/ books
50. I/ not feel/ have breakfast/ this morning/ because/ headache.
Keys:
I. Reading comprehension
1. B 12. A 23. information
2. B 13. C 24. to
3. D 14. B 25. perfect
4. A 15. B 26. It
5. D 16. D 27. learn
6. A 17. A 28. night
7. D 18. D 29. from
8. D 19. D 30. computers
9. C 20. C 31. not
10. C 21. second
11. D 22. same
III. Use of English
Section II
32. If I had been thinking, I would not have made that mistake
33. We were to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning/ We were planning/ going/
intending to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
34. No sooner had the burglar left the building than the alarm rang.
35. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem to get
36. Anyone found trespassing on this land will be prosecuted (by the authorities.)
37. I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home.
38. But for the weather, it would have been a super weekend.
39. He might not have got my letter.
40. Is hasn’t snowed here for six years.
Section III
41. Are you interested in listening to pop music or classical music?

42. He’s taller than his sister by a head.
43. Jane promised to keep in touch with us in Australia.
44. He used to go hunting in the forest when he was younger.
45. He had learnt English before he went to England.
46. She has been waiting for him for ten hours.
47. We were not allowed to enter the museum before 9 o’clock.
48. I am used to getting up early so I don’t mind leaving at 5 o’clock in the morning.
49. He asked his mother for 5 pounds to buy some books.
50. I did not feel like having breakfast this morning because I had a headache.
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II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
6. A. discover B. invention C. difficult D. important
7. A. animal B. bacterial C. habitat D. pyramid
8. A. considerate B. photographer C. community D. circumstance
9. A. scenery B. festival C. atmosphere D. location
10. A. opposite B. geography C. compulsory D. endangert
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Section B – vocabulary and grammar
11. You should not burn . You had better dig a hole and bury it.
A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift
12. Should an object be let off in the cabin of a spaceship, it .
A. floated B. is floating C. will float D. would float
13. Either John or his children breakfast each morning.
A. make B. makes C. made D. to make
14. ASEAN also works for the of peace and stability in the region.
A. promote B. promotion C. promotional D. promoter
15. Jane is age as Mary.
A. as same B. the most same C. the same D. more same
16. Don’t share the matter with anyone else. Please keep it in
A. private B. possession C. property D. tongue
17. Hardly attack people.
A. have snakes B. do snakes C. snakes do D. snakes will
18. I never listen to radio. In fact I haven't got radio.
A. a/a B. a/the C. the/the D. the/a
19. It took me a very long time to the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
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20. You are not to say anything unless you wish to do so.
A. obliged B. willing C. equal D. attracted
21. Are there enough apples for us to have one ?
A every B. each C self D individually
22. Do you get your heating every year?
A. checking B. check C. be checked D. checked
23. Body language is a potent form of communication.
A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
24. We _____ last night, but we went to the concert instead.
A. must have studied B. might study C. should have studied D. would study
25. Both Ann and her sister her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
26. Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good.
27. While the brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into.
28. Two out of three people striking by lightning survive.
29. Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
30. There is such few ink that it will be impossible to finish addressing the envelopes.
31. I found it wonderfully to travel abroad.
32. The notebook lists every opportunities for handicapped workers in the area.
33. I don't know why is the elevator not working properly today.
34. In the end, she quit the job because it was too bored.
35. Every candidate under considering for a federal job must undergo a thorough medical
examination.

26. 31.
27. 32.
28. 33.
29. 34.
30. 35.
Section C – reading
hieroglyphics dating to 3100 B.C was written in three languages: hieroglyphics (picture writing),
faces indicated the direction for reading them.
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A. celebrating a naval victory B. looking for the Rosetta Stone.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with
others can be as rewarding as the act of reading (41) . For people who feel that they are too
busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read, others have gained self-
confidence by (42) _ in or leading a discussion. And most people enjoy the chance to
(43) new friends.
A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can
be heard but also big enough for many different (44) . The best arrangement is a (45) of
ages, sexes, and backgrounds for more reading variety and livelier discussions.
The book club could (46) in one subject or type of book, like mysteries, science fiction,
or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, as long as the book is highly
recommended by someone who thinks it would be (47) discussing.
Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries, or restaurants, but most have
their meetings in members’ homes. This approach simply (48) more privacy and time for
longer meetings.
To make the meeting go smooth, a leader should be (49) . The leader will usually start the
discussion by asking what the author’s main idea was. Book club members should never be afraid
to offer their opinions, even if they don’t like a book. They just need to be prepared to explain
(50) they didn’t like something.
41. A. it B. itself C. themselves D. oneself
42. A. participating B. taking C. talking D. sitting
43. A. do B. make C. form D. gather
44. A. characters B. issues C. attitudes D. opinions
45. A. mixture B. range C. number D. lot
46. A. focus B. talk C. specialize D. concentrate
47. A. valuable B. busy C. worth D. useful
48. A. offers B. supplies C. encourages D. takes
49. A. called B. named C. suggested D. appointed
50. A. what B. why C. how D. where
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
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Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves
(51) the influence of superior mind, we (52) our mental powers.
Through good (53) we learn that people everywhere are the (54) , in all ages
and in all classes. (55) knowledge improves our
love (56) others and helps us to live in peace with them. We also (57) that the
world has made not only for man alone but (58) every creature that can feel
hunger and thirst, warmth and cold.
Though it may be possible for us to travel (59) the world and see the things
happening today, it is not possible for us to see the things that happened in the past. But good books
(60) us to see not only into the most remote regions of the world today but also the
world in which our ancestors lived.
51. under 52. improve 53. books 54. same 55. This
56. of 57. understand 58. for 59. throughout 60. help
Section D – writing
61. Sally finally managed to get a job.
Sally finally succeeded .....................................................................................................................
62. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police.
The police ..........................................................................................................................................
63. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
She .....................................................................................................................................................
64. She and I have never been there before.
Neither................................................................................................................................................
Had it not ..........................................................................................................................................
66. If the patient hadn’t been treated, he would have died. (without)
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67. “It was my fault to break your vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother. (admitted)
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68. She can’t afford to buy the car . (so)
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69. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning. (despite)
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70. Tim looks nothing like his father. (take)
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“Written books are not needed because we can read almost everything on the Internet”. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?
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S GIÁO D C VÀ ÀO T O KÌ THI CH N H C SINH GI I T NH
THANH HÓA N m h c: 2013-2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh
THI CHÍNH TH C
L p 12 THPT
S báo danh Ngày thi: 20 tháng 3 n m 2014
Th i gian : 180 phút (không k th i gian giao )
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này có 06 trang
Part A: PHONETICS (5 pts)
Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
rest in the same line. (2 pts)
1. A. controlled B. returned C. formed D. convinced
2. A. suggestion B. devotion C. congestion D. digestion
Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three
words in each question. (3 pts)
3. A. compulsory B. curriculum C. certificate D. secondary
4. A. hospital B. different C. supportive D. special
5. A. compliment B. apologize C. tradition D. develop
Part B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (45 pts)

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)
6. He felt when he failed the exams the second time.
A. discouraged B. discouraging C. encouraged D. encourage
7. David learned to play violin when he was at university.
A. -/- B. the/- C. the/the D. -/the
8. The workers cement for the patio when it began to rain.
A. lay B. were lying C. laid D. were laying
9. American students agree that a husband is to tell his wife where he has been if
he comes home late.
A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed
10.-"Let's have a pizza." -" "
A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. Not really D. It’s a good idea
11. Nam: “ You are a great dancer,
Huong.” Huong: “ ”
A. There’s no doubt about it. B. You shouldn’t have said that.
C. You must be kidding. D. Yes. Congratulations
12. In most social situations where some is allowed, a brief raise of the hand and a
small wave is fine to attract someone's attention.
A. informality B. friendship C. familiarity D. introduction
13. Sperm Whales and sharks are carnivores. Carnivores mean
A. animals that live in the sea B. animals that only eat plants
C. fish that aren’t born from eggs D. animals that eat meat
14. Will we be the storm if we shelter under a tree?
A. happy about B. safe from C. depended on D. cared for
15. Michael was with anger when he saw his car had been scratched.
A. stored B. fixed C. loaded D. filled
16. He his life to helping the poor.
A. spent B. experienced C. dedicated D. used
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17. I am not really this kind of music. I prefer music that we can dance to.
A. in B. for C. into D. with
18. I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early.
A. However B. Since C. Due to D. Therefore
19. Military is in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve
in the army for two years.
A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary
20. All is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
A. that is needed B. which is needed C. what is needed D. the thing needed
Question II: The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Find and correct them
(10 pts) (Questions 21-30)
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1. In 2001, the British Association for the Advancement of Science went on
search of the world’s funniest joke. The experiment involved people from all
over the world posted their jokes on to a website and rating the submissions
of their. Among the jokes entered was the following: ‘There were two cows in
5. a field. One said ‘Moo.’ The other one said ‘I was going to say that.’
The joke was then entered into the archive several times, using different
animals and noises. Two tigers said ‘Grr,’ two dogs said ‘Woof’ and so on.
You would imagine that one animal and noise would be much the same like
another. However, the joke rated the funniest was: ‘Two ducks were sitting on
10. a pond. One of the duck said ‘Quack.’ The other duck said, ‘I was going to say
that.’
The research supported the wide held theory that some words and sounds
are distinctly funnier than others. The ‘k’ sound (or the ‘hard c’) as heard in
‘quack’ and ‘duck’ have always been regarded in the comedy world as
15. specially funny. Why? It may be down to a rather odd facial phenomenon
known for ‘facial feedback’. When people feel happy they smile but some
evidence suggests that the mechanism also works in reverse. The hard letter
‘k’ often forces the face to smile, which may explain why the sound is
associated with happiness.
Question III: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts)
31. It was a boring show. I would rather (not/go) there.
32. I’m sure they (complete) the new road by June.
33. (Bite) twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we
chained our dog up.
34. His (take) ill was quite unexpected.
35. It (not/be) for you, I would come home late.
36. His roommate (always enter) the room without knocking first, which
annoys him a lot.
37. The curricula of American public schools (not determine) by the federal
government.
38. He (not wear) uniform when you see him, because he’ll be on leave
then, and they don’t wear uniform when they are on leave.
39. It is essential that every student (know) how to use a computer.
40. A shape with four equal sides and one right angle (call) a square.
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Question IV: Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10 pts)
People are often put off meditation by what they see as its many mystical associations.
Yet meditation is a (41. STRAIGHT) technique which merely involves sitting and
resting the mind. In addition to its (42. SIMPLE) , meditation offers powerful
help in the battle against stress. Hundreds of studies have shown that meditation, when
undertaken in a principled way, can (43. REDUCTION) hypertension which is
related to stress in the body. Research has proved that certain types of meditation can
(44. SUBSTANCE) decrease key stress symptoms such as (45. ANXIOUS)
and irritability. In fact, those who practise meditation with any (46. REGULAR)
see their doctors less and spend, on average, seventy per cent fewer days in
hospital. They are said to have more stamina, a happier (47. DISPOSE) and
even enjoy better relationships.
When you learn to meditate, your teacher will give you a personal 'mantra' or word
which you use every time you practise the technique and which is (48. SUPPOSE)
chosen according to your needs. Initial classes are taught (49. INDIVIDUAL)
but subsequent classes usually consist of a group of students and take place
over a period of about four days. The aim is to learn how to slip into a deeper state of
(50.CONSCIOUS) for twenty minutes a day. The rewards speak for
themselves.
PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)

Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or
phrase for each space. (10 pts)
English spelling
Why does English spelling have a reputation for being difficult? English was first written
down when Christian monks came to England in Anglo-Saxon (51) .They used the
23 letters of Latin to write down the sounds of Anglo-Saxon speech as they heard it.
However, English has a (52) range of basic sounds (over 40) than Latin. The
alphabet was too small, and so combinations of letters were needed to (53) the
different sounds. Inevitably, there were inconsistencies in the way that letters were
combined.
With the Norman invasion of England, the English language was put (54) risk.
English survived, but the spelling of many English words changed to follow French patterns,
and many French words were (55) into the language. The result was more
irregularity.
When the printing press was (56) in the fifteenth century, many early printers of
English texts spoke other first languages. They (57) little effort to respect English
spelling. Although one of the short-term effects of printing was to produce a number of
variant spellings, in the long term it created fixed spellings. People became used to seeing
words spelt in the same way. Rules were (58) and dictionaries were put together
which printers and writers could refer to. However, spoken English was not fixed and
continued to change slowly - just as it still does now. Letters that were sounded in the Anglo-
Saxon period, like the 'k' in 'knife', now became (59) . Also, the pronunciation of
vowels then had (60) in common with how they sound now, but the way they are spelt
hasn't changed.
51. A. ages B. centuries C. times D. years

52. A. deeper B. longer C. thicker D. wider
53. A. explain B. express C. perform D. tell
54. A. at B. in C. on D. under
3
55. A. announced B. found C. introduced D. started
56. A. discovered B. invented C. made up D. taken up
57. A. brought B. did C. made D. put
58. A. drawn up B. filled in C. got across D. handed out
59. A. dump B. quiet C. silent D. speechless
60. A. much B. many C. few D. little
Question II: Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts)
Because of the recent growth in air travel, airports have become more than ever
before symbols of international importance. They therefore have (61. ) look
good and are frequently designed by well-known architects. In (62. ) to this,
competition and customer demand mean that (63. ) generally have to have
impressive facilities nowadays. For instance, there are (64. ) lounges, where
passengers can wait before their (65. ) takes off, luxurious restaurants,
shopping areas and banks. Good road and rail connections (66. ) nearby
towns and cities are also essential, with large (67. ) of people needing to get to
and from the airport quickly and effectively.
However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find land on which to build airports.
One reason for this is that aircraft, (68. ) improvements in engine design, are
still very noisy, and need a considerable amount of space in which to (69. )
and take off. This of course means that crowded residential areas need to be
avoided, so, unluckily, travellers often find that the airport they need to use might be
located (70. ) an inconvenient distance from the city.
Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below.
(10 pts)
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to
the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or
materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits
continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in
the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen
or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As
technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals
has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water
vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide,
and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration
of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became
components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by
allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis,
nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In
such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the
natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of
noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects
appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the
absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a
substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know
how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur
naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at
4
0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon
monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until
its level reaches about 15 ppm.
A. The economic impact of air pollution.
B. What constitutes an air pollutant.
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.
D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.
72. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably
73. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that .
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
74. The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. the various chemical reactions
B. the pollutants from the developing Earth
C. the compounds moved to the water or soil
D. the components in biogeochemical cycles
75. For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in
controlling air pollution?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.
D. They have existed since the Earth developed.
76. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions
.
A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants
B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions
D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants
77. The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. specified B. circled C. surrounded D. encircled
78. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a
substance is only useful if .
A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area
C. the natural level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly
79. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable
80. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. poisonous B. natural C. known D. essential
PART D: WRITING (20 pts)

Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
81. The man was not able to go on an expedition to the Middle East because of his
age.
€ Themanwas too
82. Your silly questions distracted me.
€ You drove
83. Go to the international ticket desk immediately on arrival.
5
€ As
84. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
€ He broke
85. This problem cannot be solved instantly.
€There is
Question II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Do not change
the form of the given word. (5 pts)
86. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON
€
87. Although we were impressed by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive. AS
€
88. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. DIFFICULT
€
89. Teams of experts are examining the damage to the building. EXAMINED
€
90. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided. OUGHT
€
III. Essay writing (10 pts)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Studying the English
language in an English speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn
the language”. Write an essay (about 150 to 200 words) to express your personal
points of view.
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6
S GIÁO D C VÀ ÀO T O K THI CH N H C SINH GI I C P T NH
THANH HOÁ N m h c: 2013-2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh
HD CH M CHÍNH TH C L p 12 THPT
Ngày thi: 20/03/2014
H ng d n ch m g m 02 trang.
A- ÁP ÁN:
Part A: PHONETICS (5 i m – M i câu úng 1 i m)
1D 2B 3D 4C 5A
Part B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 i m – m i câu úng 1 i m, riêng bài

s a l i, n u tìm c l i mà s a không úng thì cho 0.5 i m)
I.
6A 7B 8D 9B 10D 11C 12A 13D 14B 15D

16C 17C 18B 19A 20A
II.
MISTAKES CORRECTIONS MISTAKES CORRECTIONS

21. on (line 1) in 26. (One of) the (One of) the
duck (line 10) ducks
22. posted (line 3) posting 27. wide (line 12) widely
23. their (line 4) theirs 28. have (line 14) has
24. like (line 8) as 29. specially (line especially
15)
25 on (line 9) in 30. for (line 16) as
III.
31. not have gone 32. will have completed 33. Having been bitten 34. being taken
38. will not be
35. were it not 36. is always entering 37. are not determined
wearing
39. (should) know 40. is called
IV.
41. straightforward 42. simplicity 43. reduce 44. substantially 45. anxiety
46. regularity 47. disposition 48. supposedly 49. individually 50. consciousness
Part C: READING (30 i m – M i câu úng 1 i m)
I.
51C 52D 53B 54A 55C 56B 57C 58A 59C 60D
7
II.
61. to 62. addition 63. airports 64. departure 65. flight/plane

66. with 67. numbers 68. despite 69. land 70. at
III.
71B 72A 73C 74D 75A 76B 77A 78C 79C 80A
Part D: WRITING (20 i m)
I. (05 i m- M i câu úng 1 i m)

81. The man was too old to go on an expedition to the Middle East.
82. You drove me to distraction with your silly questions.
83. As soon as you arrive, go to the international ticket desk.
84. He broke the world record at/on his second attempt.
85. There is no instant solution to this problem.
II. (05 i m- M i câu úng 1 i m)

86. The two theories appear to have (got) nothing in common.
87. Much as we were impressed by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather
expensive.
Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather
expensive.
88. The accident victim was finding it increasingly difficult to breath.
89. The damage to the building is being examined by teams of experts.
90. You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided.
III. Essay: (10 i m)

Marking criteria:
- Task completion – 4 i m
Tùy m c hoàn thành các yêu c u, giám kh o có th ch m t 1-4 i m.
- Grammatical accuracy and spelling – 3 i m: bài vi t không có l i

chính t và d i 3 l i ng pháp c cho 3 i m t i a. C 4 l i chính t
ho c ng pháp tr 1 i m (Tr không quá 3 i m).
- Coherence and cohesion (tính m ch l c và s liên k t câu, o n) – 3

i m:
Tùy m c m ch l c, liên k t câu, liên k t o n c a bài vi t, giám kh o có
th ch m 1-3 i m.
B- H NG D N CH M:
Bài thi ch m theo thang i m: 20

i m bài thi làm tròn n 0,25
T ng s point thí sinh làm úng
i m bài thi = ---------------------------------------
5
8
THANH HÓA N m h c: 2013-2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh
THI CHÍNH TH C
L p 12 THPT
…...............……
này có 06 trang
Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
rest in the same line. (2 pts)
Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three
words in each question. (3 pts)

9. American students agree that a husband is to tell his wife where he has been if
he comes home late.
A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed
10.-"Let's have a pizza." -" "
12. In most social situations where some is allowed, a brief raise of the hand and a
small wave is fine to attract someone's attention.
1
19. Military is in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve
in the army for two years.
Question II: The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Find and correct them
(10 pts) (Questions 21-30)
Line
that.’
33. (Bite) twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we
chained our dog up.
36. His roommate (always enter) the room without knocking first, which
annoys him a lot.
government.
38. He (not wear) uniform when you see him, because he’ll be on leave
then, and they don’t wear uniform when they are on leave.
2
People are often put off meditation by what they see as its many mystical associations.
Yet meditation is a (41. STRAIGHT) technique which merely involves sitting and
resting the mind. In addition to its (42. SIMPLE) , meditation offers powerful
help in the battle against stress. Hundreds of studies have shown that meditation, when
undertaken in a principled way, can (43. REDUCTION) hypertension which is
related to stress in the body. Research has proved that certain types of meditation can
(44. SUBSTANCE) decrease key stress symptoms such as (45. ANXIOUS)
and irritability. In fact, those who practise meditation with any (46. REGULAR)
see their doctors less and spend, on average, seventy per cent fewer days in
hospital. They are said to have more stamina, a happier (47. DISPOSE) and
even enjoy better relationships.
When you learn to meditate, your teacher will give you a personal 'mantra' or word
which you use every time you practise the technique and which is (48. SUPPOSE)
chosen according to your needs. Initial classes are taught (49. INDIVIDUAL)
but subsequent classes usually consist of a group of students and take place
over a period of about four days. The aim is to learn how to slip into a deeper state of
(50.CONSCIOUS) for twenty minutes a day. The rewards speak for
themselves.

Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or
phrase for each space. (10 pts)
English spelling
Why does English spelling have a reputation for being difficult? English was first written
down when Christian monks came to England in Anglo-Saxon (51) .They used the
23 letters of Latin to write down the sounds of Anglo-Saxon speech as they heard it.
However, English has a (52) range of basic sounds (over 40) than Latin. The
alphabet was too small, and so combinations of letters were needed to (53) the
different sounds. Inevitably, there were inconsistencies in the way that letters were
combined.
English survived, but the spelling of many English words changed to follow French patterns,
and many French words were (55) into the language. The result was more
irregularity.
When the printing press was (56) in the fifteenth century, many early printers of
English texts spoke other first languages. They (57) little effort to respect English
spelling. Although one of the short-term effects of printing was to produce a number of
variant spellings, in the long term it created fixed spellings. People became used to seeing
words spelt in the same way. Rules were (58) and dictionaries were put together
which printers and writers could refer to. However, spoken English was not fixed and
continued to change slowly - just as it still does now. Letters that were sounded in the Anglo-
Saxon period, like the 'k' in 'knife', now became (59) . Also, the pronunciation of
vowels then had (60) in common with how they sound now, but the way they are spelt
hasn't changed.

3
Because of the recent growth in air travel, airports have become more than ever
before symbols of international importance. They therefore have (61. ) look
good and are frequently designed by well-known architects. In (62. ) to this,
competition and customer demand mean that (63. ) generally have to have
impressive facilities nowadays. For instance, there are (64. ) lounges, where
passengers can wait before their (65. ) takes off, luxurious restaurants,
shopping areas and banks. Good road and rail connections (66. ) nearby
towns and cities are also essential, with large (67. ) of people needing to get to
and from the airport quickly and effectively.
However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find land on which to build airports.
One reason for this is that aircraft, (68. ) improvements in engine design, are
still very noisy, and need a considerable amount of space in which to (69. )
and take off. This of course means that crowded residential areas need to be
avoided, so, unluckily, travellers often find that the airport they need to use might be
located (70. ) an inconvenient distance from the city.
Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below.
(10 pts)
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to
the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or
materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits
continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in
the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen
or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As
technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals
has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water
vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide,
and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration
of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became
components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by
allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis,
nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In
such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the
natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of
noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects
appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the
absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a
substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know
how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur
naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at
4
0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon
monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until
its level reaches about 15 ppm.
76. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions
.
78. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a
substance is only useful if .

Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
81. The man was not able to go on an expedition to the Middle East because of his
age.
€ Themanwas too
€ You drove
5
€ As
€ He broke
€There is
Question II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Do not change
the form of the given word. (5 pts)
€
€
€
€
€
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Studying the English
language in an English speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn
the language”. Write an essay (about 150 to 200 words) to express your personal
points of view.
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6
S GIÁO D C VÀ ÀO T O K THI CH N H C SINH GI I C P T NH
THANH HOÁ N m h c: 2013-2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh
HD CH M CHÍNH TH C L p 12 THPT
Ngày thi: 20/03/2014
A- ÁP ÁN:
1D 2B 3D 4C 5A
Part B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 i m – m i câu úng 1 i m, riêng bài

s a l i, n u tìm c l i mà s a không úng thì cho 0.5 i m)
I.
6A 7B 8D 9B 10D 11C 12A 13D 14B 15D

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

21. on (line 1) in 26. (One of) the (One of) the
duck (line 10) ducks
24. like (line 8) as 29. specially (line especially
15)
III.
38. will not be
wearing
IV.
I.
51C 52D 53B 54A 55C 56B 57C 58A 59C 60D
7
II.

III.
71B 72A 73C 74D 75A 76B 77A 78C 79C 80A


expensive.
Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather
expensive.

Marking criteria:
- Grammatical accuracy and spelling – 3 i m: bài vi t không có l i

chính t và d i 3 l i ng pháp c cho 3 i m t i a. C 4 l i chính t
ho c ng pháp tr 1 i m (Tr không quá 3 i m).
- Coherence and cohesion (tính m ch l c và s liên k t câu, o n) – 3

i m:
Tùy m c m ch l c, liên k t câu, liên k t o n c a bài vi t, giám kh o có
th ch m 1-3 i m.
B- H NG D N CH M:

i m bài thi = ---------------------------------------
5
8
....... N m h c: 2013-2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh
THI CHÍNH TH C
L p 12 THPT
…...............……
này có 06 trang
Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in
the same line. (2 pts)
Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in
each question. (3 pts)

9. American students agree that a husband is to tell his wife where he has been if he comes
home late.
A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D.
observed 10.-"Let's have a pizza." -" "
12. In most social situations where some is allowed, a brief raise of the hand and a small
wave is fine to attract someone's attention.

19. Military is in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the
army for two years.
Question II: The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Find and correct them (10 pts)
(Questions 21-30)
Line
that.’
33. (Bite) twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog
up.
36. His roommate (always enter) the room without knocking first, which annoys him
a lot.
government.
38. He (not wear) uniform when you see him, because he’ll be on leave then, and
they don’t wear uniform when they are on leave.
People are often put off meditation by what they see as its many mystical associations. Yet
meditation is a (41. STRAIGHT) technique which merely involves sitting and resting the
mind. In addition to its (42. SIMPLE) , meditation offers powerful help in the battle against
stress. Hundreds of studies have shown that meditation, when undertaken in a principled way,
can (43. REDUCTION) hypertension which is related to stress in the body. Research has

proved that certain types of meditation can (44. SUBSTANCE) decrease key stress
symptoms such as (45. ANXIOUS) and irritability. In fact, those who practise meditation
with any (46. REGULAR) see their doctors less and spend, on average, seventy per cent
fewer days in hospital. They are said to have more stamina, a happier (47. DISPOSE)
and even enjoy better relationships.
When you learn to meditate, your teacher will give you a personal 'mantra' or word which you use
every time you practise the technique and which is (48. SUPPOSE) chosen according to
your needs. Initial classes are taught (49. INDIVIDUAL) but subsequent classes usually
consist of a group of students and take place over a period of about four days. The aim is to learn
how to slip into a deeper state of (50.CONSCIOUS) for twenty minutes a day. The
rewards speak for themselves.

Question I: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase
for each space. (10 pts)
English spelling
Why does English spelling have a reputation for being difficult? English was first written down when
Christian monks came to England in Anglo-Saxon (51) .They used the 23 letters of Latin to
write down the sounds of Anglo-Saxon speech as they heard it. However, English has a (52)
range of basic sounds (over 40) than Latin. The alphabet was too small, and so combinations
of letters were needed to (53) the different sounds. Inevitably, there were inconsistencies in
the way that letters were combined.
English survived, but the spelling of many English words changed to follow French patterns, and many
French words were (55) into the language. The result was more irregularity.
When the printing press was (56) in the fifteenth century, many early printers of English texts
spoke other first languages. They (57) little effort to respect English spelling. Although one of
the short-term effects of printing was to produce a number of variant spellings, in the long term it
created fixed spellings. People became used to seeing words spelt in the same way. Rules were (58)
and dictionaries were put together which printers and writers could refer to. However, spoken
English was not fixed and continued to change slowly - just as it still does now. Letters that were
sounded in the Anglo-Saxon period, like the 'k' in 'knife', now became (59) . Also, the
pronunciation of vowels then had (60) in common with how they sound now, but the way they
are spelt hasn't changed.

Because of the recent growth in air travel, airports have become more than ever before
symbols of international importance. They therefore have (61. ) look good and are
frequently designed by well-known architects. In (62. ) to this, competition and customer
demand mean that (63. ) generally have to have impressive facilities nowadays. For
instance, there are (64. ) lounges, where passengers can wait before their (65. )

takes off, luxurious restaurants, shopping areas and banks. Good road and rail connections
(66. ) nearby towns and cities are also essential, with large (67. ) of people
needing to get to and from the airport quickly and effectively.
However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find land on which to build airports. One reason
for this is that aircraft, (68. ) improvements in engine design, are still very noisy, and
need a considerable amount of space in which to (69. ) and take off. This of course
means that crowded residential areas need to be avoided, so, unluckily, travellers often find
that the airport they need to use might be located (70. ) an inconvenient distance from
the city.
Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (10 pts)
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials
adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change.
When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air
pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the
extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and
knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants
has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under
certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and
nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these
pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in
biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds
to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds
dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a
region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification
scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air.
The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations
that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration
need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little
until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur
naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts
per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a
natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

76. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions .
78. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is
only useful if .

Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
81. The man was not able to go on an expedition to the Middle East because of his age.
€ Themanwas too
€ You drove
€ As
€ He broke
€There is
Question II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Do not change the form of the given
word. (5 pts)
€
€
€
€
€
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Studying the English language in
an English speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn the language”. Write
an essay (about 150 to 200 words) to express your personal points of view.

----------THE END ---------
S GIÁO D C VÀ ÀO T O
K THI CH N H C SINH GI I C P T NH
THANH HOÁ
N m h c: 2013-2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh
HD CH M CHÍNH TH C
L p 12 THPT
Ngày thi: 20/03/2014
A- ÁP ÁN:
1D 2B 3D 4C 5A
Part B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 i m – m i câu úng 1 i m, riêng bài s a l i,

n u tìm c l i mà s a không úng thì cho 0.5 i m)
I.
6A 7B 8D 9B 10D 11C 12A 13D 14B 15D

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

21. on (line 1) in 26. (One of) the duck (One of) the
(line 10) ducks

24. like (line 8) as 29. specially (line 15) especially
III.
38. will not be
wearing
IV.
I.
51C 52D 53B 54A 55C 56B 57C 58A 59C 60D
II.

III.
71B 72A 73C 74D 75A 76B 77A 78C 79C 80A


expensive. Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather
expensive.

Marking criteria:

- Grammatical accuracy and spelling – 3 i m: bài vi t không có l i chính t và
d i 3 l i ng pháp c cho 3 i m t i a. C 4 l i chính t ho c ng pháp tr 1
i m (Tr không quá 3 i m).
- Coherence and cohesion (tính m ch l c và s liên k t câu, o n) – 3 i m:

Tùy m c m ch l c, liên k t câu, liên k t o n c a bài vi t, giám kh o có th ch m
1-3 i m.
B- H NG D N CH M:

i m bài thi = ---------------------------------------
5

S GD& T ...... K THI CH N HSG L P 12 THPT N M H C 2011-2012
CHÍNH TH C Dành cho h c sinh các tr ng THPT không chuyên
( thi có 5 trang) Th i gian làm bài: 180 phút, không k th i gian giao
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PART I. LISTENING
Susan comes to Barclays Bank and talks to a bank clerk. Listen to their conversation. Complete the
following statements by filling in the relevant words. You should use no more than THREE words.
You will listen to the conversation TWICE.
Susan will be a (1) student.
She wants to keep her money in a safe place with easy (2) .
She is suggested to open an (3) Account.
The facilities the current account provides are (4) and a deposit book.
There are (5) of interest for this account.
If the balance is up to 500 pounds, the interest is (6) .
If the balance is over 500 pounds, the interest goes up to (7) .
The bank statement shows you the permanent record of income and (8) .
Cashcard can be used to (9) and (10) the balance.

I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or
D).
1. She looked very _ when I told her the good news.
A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy
2. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just , please.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
3. He's left his book at home; he's always so _.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
4. 'I'm very to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said.
A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful
5. Steel with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel.
A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined
6. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
7. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. , it will stop burning.
A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However
8. “Who has brothers and sisters?”
“Everyone Virginia who’s an only child.”
A. except to B. with C. from D. but
9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s _it.
A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of
10. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the routine of the office.
A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish
11. Florida, the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
12. becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are
C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
13. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed child.
A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed
14. my experience, very few people really understand the problem.
A. To B. In C. With D. From
15. When she died, she gave all her money to a charity for cats.
A. away B. out C. on D. off

II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank.
The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this
country is because of (1 - migrate) and the new people arriving from other countries bring different
(2 - culture) values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common
crimes are (3 - local) produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) _ is one
of the biggest crimes in my city with bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular
crime is (5 - pay) parking fines, which is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of
them do not own cars. The (6 - oppose) point of view is that young local people feel angry when
they can’t get a job and in order to (7 - hand) the change in their environment, they strike out at
easy targets. This would explain why bicycle (8 - thief) is more common than car crime these days,
especially in rich (9 - neighbors) where most cars are protected with electronic alarms. Another
reason, though, for so many bicycles getting stolen might be that the (10 - punish) is not very
severe compared to car stealing which can land you in prison for a number of years.
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.

1. Most American men earn average about $110 a week.
2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went him.
3. My car is not worth much most $ 50.
4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone .
5. Clive was really cut when he failed his proficiency exam.
IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer
sheet.
1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are
worried. A B C D
2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help
others. A B C D
3. If only I have done the test better than other students
did. A B C D
4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive
careful. A B C D
5. Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously
illness. A B C D
6. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500
words. A B C D
7. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting.
A B C D
8. I hope that I can help you with the historic
questions. A B C D
9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years
old. A B C D
10. Jim offered us presents as if it had been
Xmas. A B C D
PART III: READING

I. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the
questions.
Million of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not
to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones
are means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried.
Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of
mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are
worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are
bad for your health.

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones. Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He
couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to
talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years.
His family doctor blamed his 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 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 of 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.
1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because .
A. they are indispensable in everyday communication
B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time
D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
2. The changes possible caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with .
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of brain
C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory
3. The word "means" in the passage most closely means .
A. meanings B. expression C. method D. transmission
4. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means .
A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately
5. "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
6. 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 behavior
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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 used mobile phones in all cases
10.The most suitable title for the passage could be .
A. "The reasons why mobile phones are regular" B. "Technological Innovation and their price"
C. "They way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time"
II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) for
the postman's arrival, always (2) to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp
stuck on it.
Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the
garden when the post (3) on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to
(4) . There were four or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps.

Even at the (5) age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people.
However, tearing just the corners off the envelops (6) me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just
what I did. I carefully tore as (7) to the stamps as (8) , feeling that even the envelopes,
which were addressed to my parents and not to be, should be treated with (9) .
There were nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't
think there was any (10) in it. They always let me (11) _ the corners after they'd opened
them. Why should I think there was any harm in doing it first, (12) in mind that they weren't on
hand to be (13) . Wouldn't they rather be left to doze in their summer deckchairs?
(14) , though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten,
with bites taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) what I've done.
1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer
2. A. glad B. pleased C. eager D. excited
3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived
4. A. investigate B. observe C. see D. notice
5. A. junior B. tender C. small D. little
6. A. struck B. seemed C. appeared D. felt
7. A. nearby B. close C. next D. round
8. A. able B. possibly C. possible D. could
9. A. gentleness B. caution C. honor D. respect
10. A. trouble B. wrong C. bad D. harm
11. A. take B. tear C. cut D. remove
12. A. having B. holding C. bearing D. keeping
13. A. consulted B. advised C. queried D. requested
14. A. After B. Then C. Later D. Soon
15. A. accept B. realize C. admit D. confess
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate
your answers on the answer sheet.
Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the
tides. No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the
wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also
seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep.
The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun.
In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe.
In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and,
to a lesser extent, the Sun. Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most
places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its
monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies. The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver
in the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month
and are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the
two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward
against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the
Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the
Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference
between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month.
1. What is the main point of the first paragraph?
A. The waves created by ocean currents are very large.
B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water.
C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water.
D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water.
2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. surprisingly B. actually C. characteristically D. similarly
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational
effect one object in space has on the tides is
A. size B. distance C. temperature D. density

4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. unit B. center C. surface D. arrangement
5. Neap tides occur when
A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction
B. the Moon is full
C. the Moon is farthest from the Sun
D. waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction
PART IV. WRITING
I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way.
1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
REGRET
We the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John
MEANT
John said that but he'd had too much homework to do.
3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made.
BE
Gone with the Wind one of the greatest films ever made.
4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups.
HOLDING
You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you for a few seconds.
5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her.
RESENTED
Anna the promotion instead of her.
6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors.
ON
My neighbors well together.
7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did.
UP
I wish my money on beer and cigarettes.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived.
ALREADY
The police all the journalists arrived.
9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident.
OF
Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, a helmet.
10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background.
SENSE
Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt about her life.
II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of
words if necessary.
1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me.
2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it.
3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas.
4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby.
5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun.
6. I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams.
7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree.
8. university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ do.
9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year.
10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/
— The end —
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S GD& T V NHPHÚC K THI CH N HSG L P 11 THPT N M H C 2011-2012
————— H NG D N CH M MÔN: TI NG ANH
Dành cho h c sinh các tr ng THPT không chuyên
PART I. LISTENING (15 pts: 1,5/item
1. college 2. access 3. Instant 4. a cashcard 5. two levels
6. 5.25% 7. 7.25% 8. expenditure 9. withdraw money 10. check
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pts)
I. (15pts: 1/item)
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. A
6. A 7. C 8. D 9. D 10. B
11. C 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. A
II. (10pts: 1/item)
1. immigration 3. locally 5. unpaid 7. handle 9. neighborhoods
2. cultural 4. vandalism 6. opposing 8. theft 10. punishment
1. on 2. for 3. at 4. off 5. up
IV. (5pts: 0.5 pt/ item)
1. A 3. A 5. D 7. D 9. B
2. B 4. D 6. C 8. D 10. D
PART III. READING (30 pts)
I. (10pts: 1/item)
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B
6. B 7. D 8. A 9. A 10. B
II. (15pts: 1/item)
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B
6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. D
11. D 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B
1. D 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. A
PART IV. WRITING (20pts)
I. (10pts: 1/item)
1. regret to inform/to tell you/announce that
2. he had meant to phone Sarah
3. is considered/thought to be
4. try holding your breath
5. resented one of her colleagues getting
6. and I get on
7. I hadn't used up
8. had already left when/before
9. in spite of not wearing
10. a sense of achievement
1. Thank you very much for the French cookery book you gave me.
2. The recipes look wonderful, and I'll certainly enjoy using it.
3. I hope you and Auntie Susan had a good Christmas.
4. We stayed at home, but had a couple of day trips out nearby.
5. Our local theatre put on a production of "A Christmas Carol", which was fun.
6. I am going back to University next week, and this year I'm going to have to study hard for the
final exams.
7. I've really enjoyed the course so far, but I'm not sure what to do once I get my degree.
8. The University arranges career interviews, but I don't really have a clear idea of what I want to do.
9. Hopefully it will all become clearer during the course of the year.
10. Thank you again for the lovely present, and Happy New Year!

Susan comes to Barclays Bank and talks to a bank clerk. Listen to their conversation.
Clerk: Good morning. What can I do for you?
Susan: Good morning. I’d like to open a bank account.
Clerk: What kind of account do you want?
Susan: I’m not quite sure. I’ll be a college student. I simply require a safe place to keep my money and easy
access to it. Can you recommend an account for me?
Clerk: All right. Do you get a grant?
Susan: No. I will be supporting myself.
Clerk: I see. You could open an Instant Account.
Susan: What’s an Instant Account?
Clerk: Basically, it’s an interest account. It has all the usual current account facilities such as cashcard and
a deposit book, except a chequebook, and pays competitive interest on your account when it’s in credit.
There are two levels of interest for this account. If your balance is up to five hundred pounds, the interest is
five point two-five percent. If your balance is five hundred or over, it attracts an even higher rate of interest
which goes up to seven point two – five percent. You will receive a cashcard for our machines, so you can
withdraw money with the card from any machines at any Barclays branches when the bank is closed.
Susan: Oh, I see. How can I withdraw money if I have no chequebook?
Clerk: Well, you have to withdraw money either using your card or visiting your branch.
Susan: I see. How can I find out how much money I have in my account?
Clerk: You can ask your branch and tell them how often you would like to receive your statement, which
provides you with a permanent record of income and expenditure. It will show every transaction on your
account and the balance remaining at the end of each day. You also can see your cashcard to check your
balance.
Susan: That’s fine. I think I’ll open an Instant Account.

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SECTIONI–PHONETICS
I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.( 5p)
1.A.several B. suppose C. decisive D. sister
2.A. muddle B. struggle C. bush D. interrupt
3.A. ready B. measure C. steak D. stealth
4.A. wind B. behind C. mind D. find
5.A.chalice B. challenge C. choice D. chemist
II. Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.(5p)
1.A. application B. certificate C. biology D. security
2. A. university B. punctuality C. agricultural D.mathematician
3. A. identify B. secondary C. luxuriously D. majority
4. A. academic B. engineering C. availabe D.sympathetic
5.A. obligatory B. geographical C. international D. undergraduate
SECTION II- VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best option ( A, B, C or D) to complete sentence below and write your answers in the
answer sheet.( 10p)
1. She refused to eat meat under any ………………… .
A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason
2. It was difficult to guess what he ……………. to the news would be.
A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion
3. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually …… to its original splendour.
A. repaired B. renewed C. restored D. renovated
4. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding ………….. than the bride and the groom.
A. except B. other C. apart D. rather
5. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to ………… a very small income.
A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down
6. I felt so much better, my doctor ………….. me to take a holiday by the sea.
A. suggested B. considered C. accepted D. advised
7. He said that the plane had already left and that I …………….. arrived an hour earlier.
A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to
8. Alice didn’t expect ……………. to Bill’s party.
A. to ask B. being asked C. to be asked D. asking
9.The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ……………… a packed lunch.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. taken
10. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep.
A. down B. over C. up D. out
II.Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense.( 10p)
1.When he ( not arrive) ……….. by 6.00, I ( know) ………. He ( miss) ………… the bus.
2. Something ( tell) ………….. me that you ( not listen) …………… to a single word I (say) ……….. in the past
tense minutes.
3. Same ( not receive) ……………..…… the parcel the last time I ( speak) …………….. to him.
4. When you ( feel) ……….… hungry, room service ( bring) ………….. you whatever you want.
III. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the blank space. ( 10p)
1.The judges describe Jones as a ….. criminal who was a danger to members of the public. HARD
2. Rescue team held out little hope of finding other …………. SURVIVE
3. He works for UNESCO in a purely ………….. role. ADVICE
4. …………… of the new system will take several days. INSTALL
5. This type of behaviour is no longer …………. acceptable. SOCIETY
6. Watching television can be very …………….. EDUCATION
7. Teachers must keep a record of students’ ………………..
ATTEND
8. Our school set up a project to ……………. the library system. COMPUTER
9.The breakdown of the negotiations was not ……………….. EXPECT
10. Those countries are ……. on other countries for most of their food. DEPEND
IV. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition. (10 points)
1.……………… behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.
2. Many people expressed a strong preference …………. the original plan.
3. They were refused entrance ………… the exhibition .
4. He graduated …………….. York with a degree in Psychology.
5. We had an argument ………….. the waiter about the bill.
6. She complimented him ………….. his exellent German.
7. She sacrificed everything ……………. her children.
8. Sit down and make yourself ……………. home.
9. He works away …………… home during the week.
10. The searchers spread ………….. to over the area faster.
SECTION III – READING
I. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions below.(10p)
Traditionally the United States has been described as a melting pot, a place where the previous
identities of each immigrant group are melted down to create an intergrated, uniform society. Since the 1960s,
many Americans have rejected the melting pot metaphor in favour of the image of the mosaic, a picture created
by assembling many small stones or tiles. In a mosaic, each peace retains its own distinctive identity, while
contributing to a larger design. Advocates of the mosaic metaphor assert that it better represents the diverse
multicultural society of the United States. Today, may Americans value their immigrant heritage as an important
part of their identity. More recent immigrant groups from Asia, such as Vietnamese Americans and Korean
Americans, have established communities alongside those populated by the descendants of European
immigrants, such as French Americans, German Americans, Irish Americans and Italian Americans.
1.Why has the United States often been described as a melting pot?
2. Why have people been in favour of the image of the “ mosaic”?
3. What does the word “mosaic” mean?
4. What have immigrant groups from Asia done to maintain their identity?
5. Name some recent immigrant groups from Asia in the United States?
II.Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space. (10 p)
CAR CATCHES FIRE
Three people jumped ……………( 1) a car on a busy Oxford road after a fire started under the bonnet this
morning. They were just able to rescue their possessions before the car burst into …………..(2). Mr. Peter
Collins, 25, of Wey Road, Berinsfield …………….(3) his Avenger astate car home ………….(4) work with two
friends when he noticed smoke coming into the car. He stopped, …………(5) was unable to open the bonnet.
He poured a bottle of water over the radiator where the smoke was coming from, but could not put out the
flames. He then ………… (6) to get fire extinguishers from a nearby…………(7) , but ………….(8) also failed to
have any effect. ……….(9) he telephoned for a ……..(10) , but by the time it arrived, the car was totally burned
out.
1. A. into B. on C. out of D. over
2. A. flames B. petrol C. smoke D. sparks
3. A.drove B. has driven C. was driving D. was driven
4. A. to B. from C. at D. in
5.A. but B. because C. although D. so
6. A. wandered B. jumped C. walked D. ran
7.A. hospital B. garage C.library D. swimming pool
8. A. this B. those C. that D. these
9. A. At length B.Finally C. At the end D. Terminally
10. A. police car B. ambulance C. taxi D. fire engine
III.Read the passage below carefully. Then choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D that best answers
the question about the passage. (5p)
When we were in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter. Early in the morning we were
sitting quietly by the side of the lake when we had an unpleasant surprise. We saw a duck come along with
three ducklings padding cheerfully behind her. As we watched them, there was a sudden swirl in the water. We
caught a glimpse of the vicious jaws of a pike- a fish which is rather like a freshwater shark- and one of the
ducklings was dragged below the surface.
This incident made Peter furious. He vowed to catch the pike. On three successive mornings we
returned to the vicinity and used several different kinds of bait. On the third day Peter was lucky. Using an
artificial frog as bait, he managed to hook the monster. There was a desperate fight but Peter was determined to
capture the pike and succeeded. When he had got it ashore and killed it, he wieghed the fish and found that it
scaled nearly thirty pounds- a record for that district.
1.Why do you think Peter was sitting quietly by the lake ?
A. He was watching the ducks. C. He was waiting for the pike to appear.
B. He wasn’t very talkative. D. He was fishing
2. To what does surprise in line 3 probably refer?
A. to the duck. B. to the ducklings. C. to the action of the pike. D. to the time of the day.
3. What were Peter’s feelings about the incident two days later?
A. He caught and killed the pike. C. He vowed that he would catch the remaining ducklings
B. He remained determined to catch the pike. D. He caught a frog and used it as bait for the pike.
4. How much was the pike worth?
A. about thirty pounds. B. about two hundred and forty dollars.
C. the passage contains no information on this point. D. the passage says that the fish scaled nearly thirty
pound.
5. Which of the following titles best sums up the whole passage?
A. Mysterious disappearance of ducklings. C. Record pike caught by an angry fisherman.
B. Revenge on a duck. D. Huge pike caught by fisherman after desperate struggle
at sea.
Section IV – writing
printed before it (5 points).
1. But for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, he would have been stranded there for hours.
- If …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday.
- He suggested ……………………………………………………………………………..
- Had it not ..………………………….……………………………………………………….
4. I’ve forgotten that commentator’s name but he’s very well-known.
- That commentator, …………………………………………………………………………..
5. I only recognised him when he came into the light.
- Not until ……………………………….……………………………………………………..
II. Using the word given and other words, complete the sencond sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence. (5points)
1.There’s no point in asking George to help. (WORTH)
- It ………………………………………………………….Gerge to help.
2. The last time I saw him was when I lived in London. ( SINCE)
- I …………………………………….. I lived in London.
3. I don’t normally go into town by car. ( USED)
- I ……………………………………………into town by car.
4. Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does. (MORE)
- He plays this piece………………………………………………….else.
5. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. ( PREVENTED)
- I ……………………………………………to work by the transport strike.
III. Using the cues below to complete each sentence of the following passage. (5p)
1.Teacher/ Day/ Vietnam/ fall/ twenty/ November/ each year.
........................................................................................................................................................................
2. General/ it / be/ mean/ schoolchildren/ show/ appreciation/ teacher/ who/ guide/ in/ study.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. In / a/ time/ forget/ bad/ experience/ student/ have/ teacher/ scold/ punish.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Students/ give/ teacher/ flower/ small/ gift.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Small/ party/ hold/ and/ there/ be/ atmosphere/ fun/ amusement/ school.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
IV. Writing an essay (10p)
Living in a tranditional family of three or four generations has both advantages and disadvantages. What do you
think of that matter? Write an essay of about 180- 200 words to support your points.
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S GIÁO D C VÀ ÀO T O THANH HOÁ K THI CH N I TUY N H C SINH GI

TR NG THPT L NG C B NG I C P T NH N M H C: 2013 – 2014
Môn: TI NG ANH ( VÒNG II)
Th i gian : 180 phút
A. ÁP ÁN THI CH N I TUY N HSG VÒNG II

SECTION I: Phonetics (10 POINTS)
I. A. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D
B. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)

1.A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A
SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 POINTS)

I . (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
5. A
1.A 2. B 3. C 4. B
10. B
6. D 7. C 8. C 9. C
II .( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)

1. didn’t arrive/ knew/ hadn’t missed
2. tells/ haven’t been listening/ have said
3. hadn’t received/ spoke
4. feel/ will bring
III .( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
1. hardened 6. eduacational
2. survivors 7. attendances
3. advisory 8. computerize
4. Installation 9. unexpected
5. socially 10. dependent
IV .( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
1. On 6. on
2. for 7. for
3. to 8. at
4. from 9. from
5. with 10. out
SECTION III.reading (25 POINTS)
I.(10 points): 2 pts/ each correct answer.
1. Because the United States is a place where the previous identities of each immigrant group are melted
down to create an intergrated, uniform society.
2. Because it better represents the diverse multicultural society of the United States.
3.It means a picture create by assembling many small stones or tiles.
4. They have established communities alongside those populated by the descendants of European
immigrants.
5. They are Vietnamese Americans and Korean Americans.
II. (10 points): 1 pts/ each correct answer.
5. A
1.C 2. A 3. C 4. B
10. D
6. D 7. B 8. D 9. B
III.(5 points): 1 pts/ each correct answer.

1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C
SECTION IV : WRITING (25 POINTS)

I.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
1. If it hadn’t been for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, we would have been stranded there for hours.
2. He suggested inviting the Browns to the party on Sunday.
3. Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed.
4. That commentator, whose name I’ve forgotten, is very well-known.
5. Not until he came into the light did I recognise him.
II.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
1. It’s worth asking George to help.
2. I haven’t seen him since I lived in London.
3. I am not used to going into town by car.
4. He plays this piece more beautifully than anybody/ anyone else.
5. I was prevented from going to work by transport strike.
III.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
1. Teacher’s day in Vietnam falls on the twentieth of November each year.
2. Generally/ In general, it is meant for schoolchildren to show their appreciation to their teachers who have
guided them in their studies.
3. It is a time to forget the bad experiences students may have of their teachers scolding and punishing them.
4. Students give their teachers flowers and small gifts.
5. Small parties are held and there is an atmosphere of fun and amazenment in the school.
II.10 points
G i ý cách cho i m:
1. Form: an essay (2points)
+ Easy to read
+ Coherent
2. Content: ( 4 points)
+Successful fulfillment of the task.
3. Language: ( 4 points)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (1 point )
+ Suitable connectors (0.5 point )
+ Correct grammar (2 points )
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (0.5 point)
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO PHÚ THỌ KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2013-2014
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thờigianlàmbài:180phút,khôngkểthờigiangiaođề
HƯỚNG DẪN THÍ SINH LÀM BÀI THI

(Giámthịhướngdẫnchothísinh5phúttrướcgiờthi)
A. CẤU TẠO ĐỀ THI: Đề thi gồm có 4 phần chính:

I. NGHE HIỂU (Listening) Gồm có 2 phần (10câu)
II. NGỮ ÂM (Phonetics): Gồm có 2 phần (10câu)
III. TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP (Grammar and Vocabulary): Gồm có 4 phần (60câu)
IV. ĐỌC HIỂU (Reading comprehension): Gồm có 4 phần (50câu)
V. VIẾT (Writing): Gồm có 2 phần (20câu)
B. HƯỚNG DẪN THÍ SINH LÀM BÀI:
• Thí sinh làm toàn bộ bài thi trên đề thi theo yêu cầu của từng phần. Thí sinh phải viết câu trả lời
vào phần trả lời được cho sẵn ở mỗi phần. Trái với điều này, phần bài làm của thí sinh sẽ không
được chấm điểm.
• Đề thi gồm có 10 trang. Thí sinh phải kiểm tra số tờ đề thi trước khi làm bài.
• Thí sinh không được ký tên hoặc dùng bất cứ dấu hiệu gì để đánh dấu bài thi ngoài việc làm bài theo
yêu cầu của đề ra. Không được viết bằng mực đỏ, bút chì, không viết hai thứ mực trên tờ giấy
làm bài. Phần viết hỏng, ngoài cách dùng thước để gạch chéo, không được tẩy xóa bằng bất kỳ cách
gì khác (kể cả bút xóa màu trắng). Trái với điều này bài thi sẽ bị loại.
• Thí sinh nên làm nháp trước rồi ghi chép cẩn thận vào phần bài làm trên đề thi. Giám thị sẽ không
phát giấy làm bài thay thế đề và giấy làm bài do thí sinh làm hỏng.
• Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm về đề thi. Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì kể cả từ
điển.
I. LISTENING
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1. The shopping centre was opened 3 years ago.
2. People sometimes have to wait a long time for the bus.
3. Customers cannot get into the shopping centre until 10 a. m on
Saturday.
4. There aren’t any banks in the shopping centre.
5. You can get a map on the first level of the shopping centre.
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1. When did Mr. Wilson graduate from the university?
A. in 1999 B. two months ago C. a few weeks ago D. in 2002
2. Why does he want a new job?
A. For a change B. To earn more money
C. To get a promotion D. To have a new challenge
3. The thing he likes most about his present job is ….
A. the responsibility B. good salary C. his colleagues D. working conditions
4. What is his present job?
A. A personnel manager B. A journalist C. A clock watcher D. A student
5. How does he find his present job?
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A. Boring B. Interesting C. Difficult D. Stressful
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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II. PHONETICS
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1. A. advised B. devised C. raised D. practised
2. A. machinery B. march C. cheerfully D. merchant
3. A. refer B. summer C. teacher D. mother
4. A. bulb B. consumer C. plumber D. luxury
5. A. delicate B. concentrate C. private D. accurate
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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1. A. economic B. catastrophe C. initiate D. photography
2. A. industrial B. interfere C. develop D. activity
3. A. mausoleum B. conservative C. disqualify D. magnificent
4. A. literature B. preventive C. measurement D. temperature
5. A. collective B. climatic C. abundant D. regional
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
III. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
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1. I wish I could the habit of drinking coffee late at night.
A. break B stop C. avoid D. get out of
2. ChoosetheletterA,B,CorDtoindicatethewordorphrasethatisCLOSESTinmeaningtothe
underlinedpartinthefollowingsentence.
Tadpoles typically dwell at the bottom of bodies of fresh water.
A. swim B. feed C. live D. reproduce
3. Hot springs are one of the most characteristic features of areas of recent volcanic activity, although
in other areas less abundantly.
A. also to have occurred B. their occurrence also
C. also occur D. they also occur
4. “ ”. - Never mind!
A. Thank you for visiting me
B. Would you mind going out for dinner next Saturday?
C. Congratulations! How wonderful!
D. Sorry for spilling your coffee. I’ll make another cup for you.
5. This dish . Is it spicy?
A. smells good B. smells well C. is smelled good D. is smelled well
6. The only way you'll be able to contact her is by e-mail.
A. that B. which C. what D. φ
7. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, the United States developed the reusable space shuttle to
space cheaper and easier.
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A. to make access B and making access
C. which made accessible D. and made accessible
8. We can’t go skating. The has been closed for repairs.
A. ring B. course C. rink D. pitch
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9. All students should be and literate when they leave school
A. numerate B. numeric C. numeral D. numerous
10. The to listen while not being listened to should not be underestimated.
A. aptitude B. ability C. technique D. skill
11. Only if you promise to study hard to tutor you.
A. will I agree B. agree I C. I agree D. I will agree
12. Don’t leave anything behind, ?
A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. shall we
13. I saw a scarf in a shop near my house.
A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet
C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk
14. - How well you are playing! - “ ”.
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words B. I think so. I am proud of myself
C. Thank you too much D. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment
15. The actress to having had first-night nerves.
A. admitted B. agreed C. confessed D. accepted
16. Genetically, the chimpanzee is more similar to humans .
A. are than any other animal B. than is any other animal
C. any other animal is D. and any other animal is
17. My girlfriend suggested alone to the football match.
A. I go B. going C. went D. to go
18. freshwater species of fish build nests of sticks, stones, or scooped-out sand.
A. As the many B. Of the many C. Many D. Many of them are
19. The stolen jewels were a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. priced D. worth
20. Hardly the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.
A. had he been appointed B. did he appoint
C. was he being appointed D. was he appointing
21. “Can you tell me the way to the nearest post office?” - “ ”.
A. Turn left and then right. B. It's about two kilometers.
C. It opens at nine o'clock. D. You can walk or go there by taxi.
22 . , particularly the oxides of sulfur, greatly increases the rate at which rust forms.
A. Air pollutants are present B. The presence of air pollutants
C. Because the presence of air pollutants D. Air pollutants whose presence
23. our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather.
A. Though excited B. Excited as C. Because of excitement D. Exciting as
24. ChoosetheletterA,B,CorDtoindicatethewordorphrasethatisOPPOSITEinmeaningtothe
underlinedpartinthefollowingsentence.
Other characters may think that a problem is inexplicable, but Poe’s detective, Auguste Dupin, finds it easy
to understand.
A. boring B. mysterious C. evident D. simple
25. When he finally , he couldn’t remember what had happened.
A. stood back B. wore off C. came round D. held back
26. Despite its fishlike form, the whale is and will drown if submerged too long.
A. an animal breathes air that B. an animal that breathes air
C. an animal breathes air D. that an animal breathes air
27. The Continental United States is that there are four time zones.
A. so big an area B. very big C. such big area D. so a big area
28. The hourglass, an instrument used , usually consists of two bulbs united by a narrow neck.
A. measures time B. time is measured
C. for measuring time D. the time for measuring
29. of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.
A. In the end B. At the height C. On the top D. At the bottom
30. The twentieth century has been a period of enormous growth in mathematical research and
in the number of mathematicians and fields them.
A. they require B. requiring C. require D. as required
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
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1. Most of the damage property attributed to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 resulted from
the A B C
fire that followed.
D
2. However cheap it is, the poor quality products cannot always appeal to
customers. A B C D
3. In order for no money would be wasted, we had to account for every penny we
spent. A B C D
4. The decomposition of microscopic animals at the bottom of the sea results in an accumulation of the oil.
A B C D
5. Not only the supply of mahogany has dwindled markedly in the past ten years, but its price has
tripled A B C D
during the same period of time.
6. Anyone with absolute, or perfect, pitch are able to identify by ear any note at some standard pitch or to
A B C
sing a specified note at will.
D
7. Virtually no disease exists today for which there is no drug that can be given, neither to cure the
disease A B C
or to alleviate its symptoms.
D
8. In this world of high technology ,it is easy to forget that the most important tools ever developed
for A B C D
learning is still the book.
9. In the late 1800’s, United States painter Thomas Eakins has developed a broad, powerful realist style that
A B
became almost expressionistic in his later years.
C D
10. The NorthAmericanReview, a magazine was first published in 1815, was one of the leading literary
A B C
journals of the past two centuries.
D
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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1. Panda is to China only. (NATION)
2. , the project is impossible to carry out because of insufficient funds. (PRACTICE)
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3. I object strongly to the of sport. (COMMERCE)
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4. are alarmed by the rate at which tropical forests are being destroyed. (CONSERVE)
5. Explosives are weapons. (DIE)
6. Heavy rain and excessive use have the soil . (POVERTY)
7. He told me that he’s thinking of resigning next year. (CONFIDE)
8. The seemingly oil and minerals have shown signs of depletion over the years. (EXHAUST)
9. Is it to tip waiters in your country? (CUSTOM)
10. I will resign if you continue to what I say. (REGARD)
Write your answers here
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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1. They should think we are a group of tourists. Let’s look surprised as if we here for the first
time.
A. would be B. are C. were D. have been
2. If you go on insisting a copy of every report, you’ll end up buried under a pile of paper.
A. on being given B. on giving you C. to be given D. to give you
3. Jenny is an early riser and she shouldn’t object the trip before 7 a.m.
A. to have to start B. to starting C. to start D. against starting
4. the truth, I’ve never done this type of work before.
A. To tell B. Telling C. Having told D. Being told
5. By the time we to the train station, Susan for us for more than two hours.
A. will get / has been waiting B. got / was waiting
C. got / had been waiting D. get / will wait
6. She so politely at the party. Everyone was in casual clothes.
A. couldn’t have dressed B. mustn’t have dressed
C. should have dressed D. needn’t have dressed
7. If so many people about it, how do want to keep it secret?
A. are discussing B. are to be said C. are to be told D. will be saying
8. “ How long have you been with the company?”
“I there for ten years by September”
A. will work B. was working C. will be working D. will have worked
9. He would rather they the sofa before 4 p. m.
A. deliver B. are delivered C. delivered D. were delivered
10. I never imagined the mountains so high!
A. being B. to be C. are D. be
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. READING COMPREHENSION

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HAPPINESS
In recent years there has been a remarkable increase in research into happiness. The researchers
have (1) a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness.
First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy: in other words,
happiness (2) in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite (3) with the main
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dimensions of personality: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so.
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Second, people often (4) good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular,
friends are a great (5) of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of
the way friends use positive non-verbal (6) , such as caressing and touching, to affirm their
friendship. Marriage and similar (7) relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness.
Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (8) overall satisfaction, and vice-versa- perhaps this is
why some people are happy in boring jobs: it (9) both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by
the essential nature of the work, but (10) by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on
the (11) , can be a serious cause of unhappiness.
Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (12) than most other causes
of happiness. Activities (13) sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs
of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (14) themselves, but also because of
the social support of other group members – it is very strong (15) the case of religious groups.
1. A. fallen back on B. gone in for C. got down to D. come up with

2. A. arrives B. runs C. goes D. descends
3. A. strongly B. nearly C. firmly D. hardly
4. A. explain B. prefer C. talk D. report
5. A. meaning B. origin C. base D. source
6. A. movements B. motions C. slogans D. signals
7. A. near B. close C. tight D. heavy
8. A. consist of B. applies to C. contributes to D. counts on
11. A common B. contrast C. comparison D. contrary
12. A. check B. power C. control D. choice
13. A. like B. such C. so D. as
15. A. by B. for C. in D with
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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Atmospheric pressure can support a column of water up to 10 meters high. But plants can move
water much higher, the sequoia tree can pump water to its very top, more than 100 meters above the ground.
Until the end of the nineteenth century, the movement of water in trees and other tall plants was a mystery.
Some botanists hypothesized that the living cells of plants acted as pumps, but many experiments
demonstrated that the stems of plants in which all the cells are killed can still move water to appreciable
heights. Other explanations for the movement of water in plants have been based on root pressure, a push on
the water from the roots at the bottom of the plant. But root pressure is not nearly great enough to push
water to the tops of tall trees. Furthermore, the conifers, which are among the tallest trees have unusually
low root pressures.
If water is not pumped to the top of a tall tree, and if it is not pushed, to the top of a tall tree, then we
may ask. How does it get there? According to the currently accepted cohesion-tension theory, water is
pulled there. The pull on a rising column of water in a plant results from the evaporation of water at the top
of the plant. As water is lost from the surface of the leaves, a negative pressure or tension is created. The
evaporated water is replaced by water moving from inside the plant in unbroken columns that extend from
the top of a plant to its roots. The same forces that create surface tension in any sample of water are
responsible for the maintenance of these unbroken columns of water. When water is confined in tubes of
very small bore, the forces of cohesion ( the attraction between water molecules) are so great that the
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strength of a column of water compares with the strength of a steel wire of the same diameter. This cohesive
strength permits columns of water to be pulled to great heights without being broken.
1. How many theories does the author mention?

A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
2. The passage answers which of the following questions ?
A. What is the effect of atmospheric pressure on foliage?
B. When do dead cells harm plant growth?
C. How does water get to the tops of trees?
D. Why is root pressure weak?
3. The word "demonstrated" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
A. ignored B. showed C. disguised D. distinguished
4. What do the experiments mentioned in lines 4-6 prove?
A. Plant stems die when deprived of water. B. Cells in plant sterns do not pump water.
C. Plants cannot move water to high altitudes. D. Plant cells regulate pressure within stems.
5. How do botanists know that root pressure is not the only force that moves water in plants?
A. Some very tall trees have weak root pressure.
B. Root pressures decrease in winter.
C. Plants can live after their roots die.
D. Water in a plant's roots is not connected to water in its stem.
6. According to paragraph 1, all of the following sentences are true EXCEPT
A. The movement of water in trees was not known until the end of the nineteenth century.
B. The sequoia tree can move water to appreciable heights.
C. Some botanists thought root pressure was the reason why water was pushed to the top of the tree.
D. Tall plants always have high root pressure.
7. Which of the following statements does the passage support?
A. Water is pushed to the tops of trees.
B. Botanists have proven that living cells act as pumps.
C. Atmospheric pressure draws water to the tops of tall trees.
D. Botanists have changed their theories of how water moves in plants.
8. The word "it" in line 10 refers to
A. top B. tree C. water D. cohesion-tension theory
9. The word "there" in line 12 refers to
A. treetops B. roots C. water columns D. tubes
10. What causes the tension that draws water up a plant?
A. Humidity B. Plant growth C. Root pressure D. Evaporation
11. The word "extend" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. stretch B. branch C. increase D. rotate
12. According to the passage, why does water travel through plants in unbroken columns?
A. Root pressure moves the water very rapidly.
B. The attraction between water molecules is strong.
C. The living cell of plants push the water molecules together.
D. Atmospheric pressure supports the columns.
13. Why does the author mention steel wire in line 18?
A. To illustrate another means of pulling water
B. To demonstrate why wood is a good building material
C. To indicate the size of a column of winter
D. To emphasize the strength of cohesive forces in water
14. Which of the following words is defined in the passage?
A. pressure (line 1) B. pumps (line 4) C. evaporation (line 12) D. cohesion (line 17)
15. Where in the passage does the author give an example of a plant with low root pressure?
A. Lines 1-3 B. Lines 5-7 C. Lines 8-10 D. Lines 13-14
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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setofilineaac accachgap.gap.gap.gap.Useeacacacachphpphhphrasasasaseoonnononlyyonoonnonce.
(22002020poipoipoipoints)
Most people are unaware they possess a quite remarkable skill, (1) ........ because it is exercised daily,
and in the most ordinary of contexts. (2) ………….., our lives would be unfulfilled and empty. It is the
ability to relate to others, to engage them in conversation, to orperate as social and sociable individuals and
to develop both short-term and long-term relationships (3) ........ of our very existence as human beings. We
are not born with this ability. There is nothing wired into the human brain (4) .......to social situations. To
perform effectively in a world (5) ........ on social interaction, encounters and relationships, we have to learn
what to do.
Small babies, (6) ……………., are among the least sociable beings (7) ........ They are totally
demanding, utterly selfish and scream with rage if their every whim is not immediately satisfied. Somehow
this unlikely raw material is transformed over the year into a being which relies for survival on being able to
form reciprocal bonds with others and to follow complex rules (8) .......of its social life. The monstrous
infant becomes the caring, responsible adult (9)……………. around both the joys and pains, and the giving
and receiving of friendships and other relationships. (10)…………… which is the central characteristic of
being human.
A. that you could imagine
B. that relies so heavily
C. But without it
D. It is this remarkable transformation
E. as any parent will remember
F. which lies at the heart
G. whose life experiences revolve
H. that govern every aspect
I. that provides us with set responses
J. which is usually overlooked
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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whether the statatatatements arararare True (T), Falalalalse (F) orororor Notototot Given (NG).
(10101010popi oipoipoints)
Since ancient times, rice has been the most commonly used food grain for the majority of people in
the world. A member of the grass family Graminae, rice (Oryza sativa ) can be grown successfully under
climatic conditions ranging from tropical to temperate. Properly cultivated, rice produces higher yields than
any other grain with the exception of corn, and although the total area planted in rice is far smaller than that
devoted to wheat (the world total is about one-third less), the rice crop feeds a far greater proportion of the
world’s population.
In contrast to wheat and corn, only a small percentage of the total rice crop enters international trade.
Not quite 4% of the total worldwide becomes an export commodity, although the United States exports
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approximately 45% of its total production. Limited international trade in rice has prevented the
establishment of large, active trading centers like those for marketing cereal grains, and formulation of
official grain standards for rice has been low to develop.
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During the past quarter of a century, rice-breeding programs have been initiated in several countries.
Resistance to diseases and insects was the major objective of the earlier Research, but hybrid programs
have dominated recently. High-yielding dwarf plants that can withstand deep water and that respond to
fertilizers have been developed. Improved grain quality and higher protein levels have been added
objectives of new programs designed to improve nutrition.
1. Rice has been eaten since ancient times.
2. Corn produces higher yields than rice.
3. Rice can only be grown in tropical climates.
4. Some people eat rice three times a day.
5. Rice feeds more people than wheat.
6. Rice is traded internationally all over the world.
7. Thailand is a major exporter of rice.
8. More than half of rice in the United States is exported.
9. Recently many countries have conducted research into resistance to diseases and insects.
10. New programs don’t aim at improving grain quality and increasing protein levels in rice.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
V. WRITING
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igiginswiththeworororordsdsdsdsanaannandthemeananaanningstaay yayaysthesamam amame.
(20220020popi oipoipoints)
1. I’m sure he recognized us at the airport.
→ He must....................................................................................................................................
2. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the avenue
→ Not until ..................................................................................................................................
3. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her.
→ Helen’s boss criticized.............................................................................................................
4. All the passengers of the jumbo jet were killed in the crash
→ None………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. They haven’t invited either Mr. Simon or his children to the barbecue.
→ Neither ......................................................................................................................................
6. If you sleep more, you will be more relaxed.
→ The longer ................................................................................................................................
7. I was not shocked to hear that David won the scholarship.
→ It came ......................................................................................................................................
8. Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city.
→ It...............................................................................................................................................
9. The trip is so amazing that we will never forget it.
→ It is too.....................................................................................................................................
10. Don’t misquote. I never said I hated ballet.
→ Don’t put ..................................................................................................................................
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sasasthesamamamamemeanaannaningasaas sasthesentenceaboav bovabovab (11001010poipoipoipoints)
1. Therei somethingabouthatman’sfacethatstrikesmeasveryfamiliar.
A. That man’s face hit me in a familiar way.
B. That man has something that strikes me in the face.
C. I think I have seen that man somewhere before.
D. Something about that man’s face makes me familiar.
2. Howeverhardyouwork,youwillneverbepromotedhere.
A. You will never be promoted here; however, you work hard.
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B. No matter how you work, you will be promoted here.
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C. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
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D. If you didn’t work hard, you would never be promoted here.
3. You’llhavenohopeofgrowingcropshereunlessyoufindawaytoirrigatethisland.
A. Without discovering how to water this land, there is no chance that you can grow crops here.
B. Even if you find a method of watering this land, there is no hope that any crops will grow on it.
C. Because there is no way you can irrigate this land, you had better give up trying to grow crops on it.
D. You’ll have to try growing crops elsewhere if you prove unable to irrigate this land here.
4. Youareinthisme srightnowbecauseyoudidn’tlistentomeinthefirstplace.
A. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
B. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
C. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now.
D. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in this mess right now.
5. Heonlyrealizedhowwonderfulhiswifewasaftertheygotdivorcedforamonth.
A. Not until a month after their divorce did he realize how wonderful his wife was.
B. Scarcely did he realize how wonderful his wife was when their divorce lasted a month.
C. Only after a one-month divorce did he realize that his wife was wonderful.
D. He wished they hadn’t got divorced because he realized that he got a wonderful wife.
6. Thegovernmentdoesnotknowwhattodowithhouseholdrubbishinlargecities.
A. Little does the government know what to do with household rubbish in large cities.
B. It is unknown what to do with household rubbish in large cities by the government
C. Rarely the government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities.
D. Hardly any government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities.
7."IfIwereinyourshoes,Iwouldtrytofinishthepre-labreportbeforecarryingouttheexperiment"said
theprofessortohisresearchstudent
A. The professor advised his student to try to finish the pre-lab report before carrying out the experiment.
B. The professor complained that his student didn't finish the pre-lab report before carrying out
the experiment.
C. The professor told his student that he wished he could finish the pre-lab report before carrying out
the experiment.
D. The professor regretted that his student didn't try to finish the pre-lab report before carrying out
the experiment.
8. PeterandLucyhadaquarrel,buttheysoonmadeup.
A. Peter and Lucy made a mistake but they soon corrected it.
B. Peter and Lucy hate each other since their argument.
C. Peter and Lucy had a squirrel, but they soon let it go.
D. Peter and Lucy had an argument, now they are friends again.
9. OnthetriptoNewcastle,JohnandBilltookturndriving.
A. The boys took a wrong turn during the trip.
B. Bill took most of the driving during the trip.
C. John drove Bill to Newcastle.
D. The boys divided the driving time.
10. Heisanauthorityonprimitivereligion.
A. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion.
B. He has authority over the people who practice primitive religion.
C. He has a great influence on the people who practice primitive religion.
D. He has official permission to practice primitive religion.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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CHÍNH TH C THI MÔN: TI NG ANH
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I. PHONETICS
Part 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in
each group. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts)
1. A. arrow B. loud C. moldy D. poultry
2. A. basilisk B. bison C. basic D. basin
3. A. subtlety B. indebtedness C. bombard D. combing
4. A. benevolent B. content C. molecules D. technique
5. A. conscience B. bronchitis C. shuttle D. chauffeur
Part 2: Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from that of the others in each
line. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts)
6. A. comic B. clementine C. climax D. thermonuclear
7. A. diligent B. dimension C. action D. innate
8. A. characterize B. absence C. datum D. charcoal
9. A. solicitor B. separately C. spacious D. sequence
10. A. parachute B. armchair C. accent D. accidentally
II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate
your answer. (20 pts)
11. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large of identical products.
A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification
12. Only the of the building is going to be remodeled.
A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner
13. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete to me.
A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest
14. After years of neglect there was a huge program to return the city to its former glory.
A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. refurbishment
15. The assistant suggested the next day when the manager would be there.
A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back
16. I never get a of sleep after watching a horror film.
A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce
17. As it was Christmas, the at church was much larger than usual.
A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping
18. The sheep were huddled into a to protect them from overnight frosts.
A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen
19. The jury the defendant “not guilty”.
A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found
20. Many crafts such as weaving are now being revived.
A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary
21. He managed to finish his thesis under the of his tutor.
A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance
22. Mr. Henry was given a medal in of his service to his country.
A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response
23. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have any solutions.
A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to
24. You as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that.
A. must B. would C. should D. might
25. calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century.
A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt
26. By the time you receive this letter, I for China.
A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave
27. Prizes are awarded the number of points scored.

A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to
28. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been neglected.
A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically
29. I must take this watch to be repaired; it over 20 minutes a day.
A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses
30. It had been a trying afternoon, at about six o’clock in the television breaking down.
A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing
Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the
column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts)
According to some (0) (SCIENCE), high-risk sports can be particularly (31) scientists
(VALUE) for certain types of people. Such activities help them to learn that 31.
being (32) (FRIGHT) doesn’t mean that they have to lose control. The 32.
recent fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a (33) (LONG) of elastic 33.
rope, known as “bungee jumping”, has now been tried by over one million people 34.
(34) (WORLD) and interest in it is continuing to grow. 35.
Before the special elastic rope (35) (TIGHT) around them, jumpers reach 36.
speeds of nearly 160kph. First-timers are usually too (36) (TERROR) to 37.
open their mouths, and when they are finally (37) (LOW) safely to the 38.
ground, they walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (38) 39.
(REPEAT) how amazing it was. However, for some people, it is only the (39)
(EMBARRASS) of refusing to jump at the last minute that finally persuades 40.
them to conquer their fear of (40) (HIGH) and push themselves off into
space.
Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct
forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts)
some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 48.
of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 49.
Part 4: Fill in each of the gaps with the correct preposition or particle. Write your answers in the
numbered spaces provided below the passage. (10 pts)
The show was fully booked (51) for weeks, and when it opened last night, the public poured (52)
and very soon the London Arts Center was packed (53) . But why? What did they come to see?
They came to see human beings take (54) circus animals, men in cat suits who stood (55) for real
lions and tigers. The show was put (56) by its creators to protest (57) traditional circuses and to
send a message about cruelty to animals. The show was timed to tie (58) with the National Protection of
Animals Week. It was a good idea, but the standard of the performances was third-rate and an embarrassing
number of people simply walked (59) before it ended. There were some amusing moments when the
performers sent (60) typical circus folks, but overall it was a dismal show. Despite the large turnout for
the show’s first night, I doubt it will attract many people during the rest of its seven-day run.
Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write
your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. (10
pts)
try out slip up carry on get by put out
take after get down look up go through turn down
61. If you’re finding it difficult to on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise?
62. I know what you’re and I feel really sorry for you.
63. In many ways you your father.
64. If you you’ll get into trouble.

65. I proposed to her but she me .
66. You’d better your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here.
67. If you working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill.
68. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure you .
69. The car’s in quite good condition but you can it before you make any decision to buy,
70. When I was in New York, I was able to several old friends I hadn’t seen for years.
Part 6: Insert A, AN, THE or Ø (zero article) where necessary. Write your answers in the
Suddenly (71) blackbird flew to (72) top of (73) beach. She perched way up on (74)
topmost twig that stuck up thin against (75) . Then she commenced to sing.
Her little black body seemed only (76) tiny dark speck at that distance. She looked like (77) old
dead leaf. But she poured out her song in (78) great flood of rejoicing through (79) whole forest.
And (80) things began to stir.
III. READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts)
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested
that human tears are (81) of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the
moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they
are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (82) , they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will
often stop when they get it.
The idea that having a good cry do you (83) is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since
recent research into tears has shown that they (84) a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting
sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (85)
.
Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (86) activity. Because some
people still regard it as a (87) of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry.
This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.
Tears of emotion also help the body (88) itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them
than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable –
(89) the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (90) “weepies”. It seems that
people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.
81. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display
82. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter
83. A. better B. fine C. good D. well
84. A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep
85. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce
86. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving
87. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign
88. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel
89. A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard
90. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called
Part 2: Read the following passage and fill the blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer
in the space provided below the passage. (10 pts)
New technologies, like all technologies, are morally neutral. (91) their advent makes the world a
better place or not depends on the uses to which they are (92) . And that, (93) turn, depends upon
the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade (94) leaders, engineers and
scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as their main input,
can (95) human being from many of their current constraints for example constraints of resources and
geography. (96) the new technologies could also (97) those with power to control their fellow
citizens even more effectively than in the (98) efficient dictatorships of the past. The new technological
society will (99) colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the capacity (100) our
institutions to respond to new challenges.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 101 to 110. (10 pts)
Legend has it that sometime toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) a government train carrying
oxen traveling through the northern plains of eastern Wyoming was caught in a snowstorm and had to be

abandoned. The driver returned the next spring to see what had become of his cargo. Instead of the skeletons
he had expected to find, he saw his oxen, living, fat, and healthy. How had they survived?
The answer lay in a resource that unknowing Americans lands trampled underfoot in their haste to cross the
“Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the United
States, the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when cut and
stored it would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the West that
familiar bluejoint grass was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even hopeless.
Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle to feed
themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had wonderfully convenient
features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known as buffalo grass, grama
grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were actually preserved by the lack of
summer and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern grasses, but had short, hard stems.
And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they grew on the ground. When they dried in
this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the winter. Cattle left outdoors to fend for
themselves thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant the fresh grass year after year for they
trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the melting snows of winter and the occasional
rains of spring. The dry summer air cured them much as storing in a barn cured the cultivated grasses.
A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War
C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States
102. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1?
A. Most history book include the story of the train.
B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period.
C. The driver of the train invented the story. D. The story of the train may not be completed factual.
103. The word “they” in line 4 refers to .
A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans
104. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7?
A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s. B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area.
C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s.
105. The word “barren” in line 7 is closed in meaning to .
A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous
106. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to .
A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required
107. Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it. B. It had to be imported into the United
States.
C. It would probably not grow in the western United States. D. It was difficult for cattle to digest.
108. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?
A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama
grass
109. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?
A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems
C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather
110. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by .
A. eating only small quantities of grass.B. continually moving from one grazing area to another.
C. naturally fertilizing the soil. D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground.
IV. WRITING (6/20 points)
Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it
111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. An increased
112. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather
113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. The moment
114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen. At no time
115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? Other

Part 2: Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a
new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT
change the form of the given word(s).
116. To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed)
To this day ………………………………………………………… in the field of technology.
117. Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled)
Peter ……………………………………………………………….the foul-tasting medicine.
118. It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned. (longer)
The construction of the building ………………………………………………………… unfortunate.
119. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite)
What he told me ………………………………………………………………………….. the story.
120. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear)
They chose …………………………………………………………………….…. too much snow.
THE END
ÁP ÁN
I. PHONETICS: 1/20 points
Part 1: (5 x 0.1 = 0.5)
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B
Part 2: (5 x 0.1 = 0.5)
6. D 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. D
II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR: 6/20 points
Part 1: (20 x 0.05 = 1)
11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. D
16. A 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. C
21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C
26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A
Part 2: (10 x 0.1 = 1)
31. value valuable 36. terror terrified
32. fright frightened 37. low lowered
33. long length 38. repeat repeatedly
34. world – worldwide 39. embarrass embarrassment
35. tight tightened 40. high heights
Part 3: (10 x 0.1 = 1)
Part 4: (10 x 0.1 = 1)
51. up 52. in 53. out 54. off 55. in
56. on 57. against 58. in 59. out 60. up
Part 5: (10 x 0.1 = 1)
61. get by 62. going through 63. take after 64. slip up 65. turned down
66. put out 67. carry on 68. get down 69. try out 70. look up
Part 6: (10 x 0.1 = 1)
71. a 72. the 73. a 74. the 75. the
76. a 77. an 78. a 79. the 80. Ø
III. READING COMPREHENSION: 4/20 points
Part 1: (10 x 0.1 = 1)
81. B 82. C 83. C 84. A 85. D
86. C 87. D 88. B 89. A 90. D
Part 2: (10 x 0.1 = 1)
91. whether 92. put 93. in 94. union 95. free
96. but 97. enable 98. most 99. make 100. of
Part 3: (10 x 0.2 = 2)
101. A 102. B 103. C 104. D 105. C

106. A 107. C 108. B 109. D 110. B
IV. WRITING: 6/20 points
Part 1: (5 x 0.2 = 1)
111. An increased number of travellers is being stopped by customs officials this week.
112. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
113. The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing.
114. At no time did he suspect that the bicycle had been stolen.
115. Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help?
Part 2: (5 x 0.2 = 1)
116. his achievements are unsurpassed. 117. pulled a face as he swallowed.
118. will take longer than originally planned, which is. 119. whetted my appetite for the rest of.
120. not to drive for fear of.

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I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 points)
1. The school was closed for a month because of serious of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
2. The campaign raised far more than the of $20.000.
A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
3. We have a future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.
A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce
4. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the
countryside.
A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester
5. An almost line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town.
A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
6. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always
A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable
7. Don’t be late for the interview, people will think you are a disorganized person.
A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so
8. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the of Paris.
A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side
9. You are being thoroughly in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place.
A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable
10. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own .”
A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone
Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank
space. (20 points)
1. How much does of this club cost? (MEMBER)
2. She is extremely about the history of art. (KNOW)
3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more every day. (TROUBLE)
4. He is completely ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY)
5. His boss told him off because he had behaved (RESPONSIBLE)
6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a medical check proved that he
had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY)
7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of their diet. (ORGANISE)
8. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so One minute he goes mad when you come late; the next
he says nothing. You never know where you are! (CONSIST)
9. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the species (DANGER)
10. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely (RECONGNISE)
Part 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase once only. (8
points)
made her blood boil jumped out of her skin had a lump in her throat kept her head lost her
head
gave me the cold shoulder pulled her legs took her breath away
1. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She
2. It really to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as one
that she had written for him.
3. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she as she watched him get on
the train.
4. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really
5. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She
6. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost
7. My sister remained very calm. She
8. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only !

Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form. (17 points)
1. Mr. Pike, who is supposed (witness) the accident, (leave) the town.
2. At this time next week they (sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
3. He said that he watered the plants every day. He (water) them. If he (have), they wouldn’t
have died.
4. No sooner the announcement (make) than everyone started complaining.
5. They said they never (make) to do anything they didn’t want to before.
6. We (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came.
7. The pop star who (take) part in over 25 films always avoids (recognise) by (wear) dark
glasses.
8. There’s no point (try) to get Tim (lend) you his car.
9. Not until John (receive) the offer of promotion in writing he (celebrate)
10. He (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes he (not / buy) it.
II. READING
Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, circle letter
A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose. (10 points)
If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a
symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (1) it is here to stay, and the truth is, of
course, that plastic has brought enormous (2) even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics
themselves that are the environmental (3) – it’s the way society choose to use and (4) them.
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-renewable
natural (5) We (6) well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or
later, most of it is thrown away. A high (7) of our annual consumption is in the (8) of packaging,
and this (9) about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10) Almost all of it could be recycled,
but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11) is growing fast.
The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12) than coal
and one (13) of ‘recovery’ strongly (14) by the plastic manufacturers is the (15) of waste
plastic into a fuel.
1. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood
2. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits
3. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil
4. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse
5. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels
6. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume
7. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate
8. A. way B. kind C form D. type
9. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes
10. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble
11. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry
12. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect
13. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium
14. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented
15. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement
Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points)
I was reading an article last week in (1) the writer described (2) her children has changed
as they (3) up. When they were small she had to (4) up with noisy games in the house, or join in
interminable games of football in the garden which (5) her out. If the house went quiet, she wondered
what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (6) with next. She dreaded the
fact that they might (7) after her husband, who admitted having (8) an uncontrollable child who
(9) most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking things or getting into fights. What was worse
was that (10) else thought he was a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things!
However, she had experienced an even greater shocked with her children. They had (11) out of all their
naughty behavior, and (12) up serious hobbies (13) as chess and playing the piano. They never
did anything without (14) it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face up to the fact
that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15) , and that in some ways she preferred them when
they were young and noisy.

Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C,
D, E) (5 points)
A. On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the overcoat
pocket. The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother.
B. In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in a will
which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of witnesses. His wife and two
other sons were virtually cut off without a penny. Marshal was not inclined to split up the inheritance he had
come into any more fairly.
C. Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying they
should look in an old family Bible. This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and examined in front
of independent witnesses. Sure enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later version of the will, one which
divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three sons. The will appeared to be
genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court.
D. Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams. One of the most
famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair.
E. Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one of his
other two sons. The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life.
III. WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (20 points)
1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
Scarcely ...................................................................................................................................
2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather .....................................................................................................................................
3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
There has ................................................................................................................................
4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not .................................................................................................................................
5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.
It was .......................................................................................................................................
6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to ....................................................................................................................................
7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The ..........................................................................................................................................
8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility.
Had ..........................................................................................................................................
9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it.
I’d rather ..................................................................................................................................
10. If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly.
It was her .................................................................................................................................
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SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. resume B. statistics C. position D. designer
2. A. criteria B. initiate C. certificate D. interactive
3. A. ginger B. gesture C. gymnasium D.
ghost
4. A. teammate B. reading C. seaside D. creating
5. A. crooked B. naked C. masked D. needed
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. oceanic B. argument C. temperature D. valuable
2. A. incredible B. fortunately C. astronomy D. evaporate
3. A. committee B. expensive C. guarantee D. successful

4. A. vocabulary B. assistance C. develop D. evidence
5. A. applicant B. recognize C. yesterday D. curriculum
SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS)
I. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1- 2- 3. My father (work) in Canada for the last year, so by the time he (return) the month after next, I (not
see) him for fourteen months.
4. We looked out of the window and saw it (rain), so we stayed in.
5. TV chat shows (increase) in number all the time.
6. The camera (disappear) when we came in.
7. The woman (accuse) of the killing said that she was at the cinema at the
time. 8 - 9. Not until we (arrive) at his house we (discover) that he was on
holiday.
10. After (take) to the hospital, the injured victim felt much better yesterday.
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to the company I am working for.
A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
2. It would be lovely if the children could see and, , touch the animals.
A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally
3. he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.
A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What
4. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged theft and getting into serous trouble
A. on B. with C. of D. for
5. The old woman came in, by a young man.
A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied
6. I’ve applied for the job I saw in the newspaper last month.
A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised
7. No, I didn’t know his number; I’d have phoned him.
A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless
8. the two sisters, Mary is .
A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/
the prettier
9. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: . I am attending the evening class.
A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping
10. Ninety the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
III. Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts)
JUDO
Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (1. origin)
th
developed in Japan in the late 19 century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (2. fight)
. Although they use physical (3. violent) against each other, they are respectful to their ( 4.
oppose) and bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (5. expense) sport to
take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young)
if they join a club where the (7. instruct) are properly qualified and pay enough attention to
safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) sport which requires a lot of (9. strong)
practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) as a means of relaxation in their spare
time.
IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances.
A B C D
2. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another.
A B C D
3. George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back.
A B C D
4. Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance examination
A B C D
5. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available.
A B C D

6. It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A B C D
7. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel.
A B C D
8. The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden after
the presentation. A B C D
9. My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals.
A B C D
10. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction.
A B C D
SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS)
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
TSUNAMI IN JAPAN
Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a
massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (1) away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude
tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has been declared
at a nuclear power plant, (2) pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say more than 10,000
people are dead and about 7,000 (3) , but it is feared the final death toll will be (4) higher. In
one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. “The quake has been
the fifth-largest in the world (5) 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6) stronger than the one which
devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists. Thousands of people (7) near the
Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate. Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure
inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much higher than normal after the cooling system failed.
Officials said they might need to deliberately (8) some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that
there would be no health risk. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown
emergency coolant to the site. But US officials later said (9) coolant had been handed over because the
Japanese had decided to handle the situation (10) .
The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely.
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10pts)
Women nowadays have more (1) than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers
were not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (2) , they had to depend on their
husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (3)
their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (4) it.
However, women living in our modern society have their (5) too. Today women work harder than their
great grandmothers so that they can gain the (6) between working life and family life. Many people
predict that by 2032, most (7) positions at work will be taken by women. Then, it is possible that
women will have more (8) life because, (9) in a very modern society, the women can’t (10)
their role in the family.
1. A. advances B. advantages C. benefits D. conveniences
2. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. Although
3. A. pursue B. support C. promote D. stimulate
4. A. to B. at C. with D. of
5. A. obstacles B. disputes C. profits D. problems
6. A. equality B. stables C. balance D. steadiness
7. A. senior B. junior C. inferior D. superior
8. A. sheltered B. healthy C. strenuous D. active
9. A. though B. even C. ever D. never
10. A. perform B. adopt C. fulfill D. neglect
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri.
From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-
picture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the
lives of millions of people throughout the world.
After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles
garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Throughout the next
decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and
enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film.
Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both
animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio.
But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of
spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with
the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name. In
recent years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the
continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion.
1. Which of the following is the title for the passage?
A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland. B. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
C. Walt Disney and his Legacy. D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
2. The word “humble” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful
3 What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving
4. In paragraph 2 “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to .
A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons.
C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses.
5. The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult
6. The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known
7. It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film. B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies.
C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty. D. the California theme park is now closed.
8. The word “concept” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand
9. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Disney’s first achieved success after his death. B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation.
C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film. D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability.
10. In future years it is most likely that .
A. the Disney name will stay well–known. B. Disney will produce only cartoons.
C. the Paris theme park will become successful D. the remaining theme parks will also close
SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS)
I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts)
1. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months. It is
2. I meant to post that letter before lunch. What
3. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity. Only if
4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS. Enormous
5. Success depends on hard work. The harder
6. She thought it was too difficult for her to finish the job by lunchtime. She found
7. They thought that the little girl had found out the keys accidentally. The keys
8. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax. It
9. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone. You should
10. We were late for the meeting because it rained heavily. But for
II. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5pts)
1. They decided to build a new school in this region. SHOULD
2. She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. SCARCELY
3. Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain RESULTED
4. I don't like him because he boasts a lot. MOUTH
5. The Embassy said it would not be necessary for me to get a visa. NEED
III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts)
1. Exercise / take regularly / improves / fitness / our body / mind.
2. Economic / reform / one / most / important / measure / take / promote / development / country
3. Sleep / next room / boy / wakened / sound / breaking glass.
4. Never / put / tomorrow / you / do / today.
5. Many people / say / most / common / way / attract / someone / attention / by / wave.
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SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
1. A. opponent B. compose C. podium D. advocate
2. A. reserve B. domestic C. optimistic D. nursery
3. A. both B. cloth C. ghost D. sold
4. A. examine B. determine C. famine D. dine
5. A. sacred B. decided C. contaminated D. watered
1. A. counterpart B. precede C. nursery D. compliment
2. A. bewilder B. audience C. benefit D. dedicate
3. A. pessimistic B. university C. epidemic D. particular
4. A. tsunami B. terrorist C. involvement D. disaster
5. A. processor B. windsurfing C. semester D. challenger
SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS)
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. According to the boss, John is the most for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
2. The children went with excitement.
A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife
3. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very position.
A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed
4. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I fish, please.
A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe
5. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and when being asked about their future.
A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing
6. There was a huge decline the number of tigers.
A. in B. for C. of D. out
7. I’d rather you anything about the garden until the weather improves.
A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make
8. A part – time job gives me the freedom to my own interests.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
9. The new road currently under will solve the traffic problems in the town.
A. design B. progress C. construction D. work
10. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “ .”
A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1. Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military
Symphony Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) to Vietnam since Ð
yesterday.
2. Up to now, nothing (do) to solve their problem. Ð
3. He suggested that his son (be) on time for the interview. Ð
4. Tom will come home as soon as he (finish) his test. Ð
5. ASEAN (found) in 1967 in Bangkok, Thai land. Ð
6. In times of war, the Red Cross (dedicate) to reducing the sufferings of Ð
wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
7. Hardly our teacher (enter) the classroom when it started to rain. Ð
8. In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six, I (wait) for you here. Ð
9-10. Living in a fast-paced and mobile society (create) family stresses that Ð
(not imagine) by our great grandparents. Ð
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts)
1. The main goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are to promote peace
and in the region. (STABLE)
2. On my salary, we have to live as as possible. (ECONOMY)
3. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save species. (DANGER)
4. The security of the earth can be threatened by groups. (TERROR)
5. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat (DESTROY)
.
6. He resigned for a of reasons. (VARIOUS)
7. I don’t care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was . (DEFEND)
8. Her son is always mischievous and which annoys her very much. (OBEY)
9. The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with (ATTRACT)
physical when choosing a wife or a husband.
10. You can never be sure what my sister is going to do. She is so . (PREDICT)
IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. Although to some people reading is a favourite way to spend time, but others just do not like reading.
A B C
D
2. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced disease
can
A B C
have severely effects on that species.
D
3. I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students will prefer 100% of eye contact time.
A B C D
4. It is likely that all people in Hanoi live in skyscrapers by 2050.
A B C D
5. In 1961, America’s first manned spacecraft launched.
A B C D
6. Do you really think that candidate is qualify to be President?
A B C D
7. Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active.
A B C D
8. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A B C D
9. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was a three-hours journey.
A B C D
10. Married women are twice so likely as married men to be depressed.
A B C D
SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS)
th – th
Kim Jong-il (16 February 1941 17 December 2011) was the supreme leader of North Korea (1) 1994
to 2011.
th
Kim Jong-il died (2) a suspected heart (3) on 17 December 2011 while traveling by train
to an area outside Pyongyang. He was succeeded by his youngest son Kim Jong-un, (4) was
considered by the Korean Central News Agency (5) the "Great Successor". The Korean Central News
Agency reported that during his death, a fierce snowstorm paused and the sky glowed red above the sacred
Mount Paektu. The ice on a famous lake also cracked so loud, it seemed to shake the Heavens and the Earth.
th
Kim Jong-il's funeral took (6) on December 28 in Pyongyang, with a mourning period lasting until
the (7) day. South Korea's military was immediately put on alert after the announcement. Asian stock
markets fell soon after the announcement, due to similar concerns.
th
(8) January 12 , 2012 North Korea called Kim Jong-il the "eternal leader" and announced that his (9)
will be preserved and displayed at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace. Officials will also
th
install statues, portraits, and "towers to his immortality" across the country. His (10) of February 16 has been
declared "the greatest auspicious holiday of the nation", and has been named the Day of the Shining Star.

Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) to be successful?
Having someone around who always (2) the worst isn’t really a lot of (3) – we all know someone who
sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, ‘It looks (4) rain.’ But if you catch yourself thinking such
things, it’s important to do something (5) it.
You can change your view of life, (6) to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you will find
life more rewarding as a (7) . Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it’s
also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (8) . Optimists are more (9) to start
new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) to the world. Some people are brought
up to (11) too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (12)
wrong. Most optimists, on the (13) hand, have been brought up not to (14) failure as the end of
the world- they just (15) with their lives.
1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited
2. A. worries B. cares C. fears D. doubts
3. A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun
4. A. so B. to C. for D. like
5. A. with B. against C. about D. over
6. A. judging B. according C. concerning D. following
7. A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product
8. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose
9. A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome
10. A. opinion B. attitude C. view D. position
11. A. trust B. believe C. depend D. hope
12. A. goes B. fails C. comes D. turns
13. A. opposite B. next C. other D. far
14. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think
15. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5pts)
In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas.
Of these, only about half a dozen become the strong, circling winds of 74 miles per hour or more that are
called hurricanes, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of
damage, and bring death to large numbers of people.
The great storms that hit the coast start as soft circling wind hundreds - even thousands - of miles out to
sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the
southeast winds. When conditions are just right, warm moist air flows in at the bottom of such a wind, moves
upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and
with it, the heat is changed to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane
begins to move counter clockwise motion.
The life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The
energy in the heat released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of
the United States for more than six months. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a
hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6 to 12 inches downpour, causing sudden floods. Worst of all is the
powerful movement of the sea – the mountains of water moving toward the hurricane center. The water level
rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore.
1. When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane?
A. When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. B. When its winds reach 74 miles per
hour.
C. When it is more than 74 miles wide. D. When it hits the Coastline.
2. What is the worst thing about hurricanes?
A. The terrible effects of water. B. The heat they give off.
C. That they last about nine days. D. Their strong winds.
3. Here the underlined word “downpour” means
A. heavy rainfall B. dangerous waves
C. the progress of water to the hurricane center D. the increasing heat
4. Which of the following statements about a hurricane is NOT true?
A. It travels more than 75 miles per hour. B. It usually stays about nine days.
C. It usually causes 6 to 12 inches downpour. D. It sometimes brings the sea water level to the height of 15 feet.
5. Hurricanes often cause ?
A. a lot of damage B. sudden floods C. death to large numbers of people D. All are correct
SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS)
1. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home. Ð Only
2. House prices have risen sharply this year. Ð There has
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Ð Had it not
4. Would you mind not smoking in my house? Ð I’d rather
5. His second attempt on the world record was successful. Ð He broke
6. I write to him almost every day. Ð Hardly
7. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. ......................................... Ð All dogs are
8. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. Ð Make sure you finish
9. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast....................................... Ð The annual
10. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car. ......................................... Ð Henry

wishes
II.Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
2. His rude behaviour is too much for me. PUT
3. I find his handwriting very hard to read. DIFFICULTY
4. He doesn’t have money to go on holiday. He doesn’t have time, either. NEITHER
5. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO
III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts)
1. Mother/ take/ responsibility/ run/ household.
2. ASEAN / have/ population/ 575.5 million/ account/ 8.7 %/ the world’s population.
3. It/ not/ until/ Einstein/ eight/ he/ can/ speak.
4. Defensive players / not/ allow/ interfere/ opponent’s movements/ unless/ player/ hold/ ball.
5. Never/ stop/ try/ you/ get/ right solution/ problem.
THE END

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PART I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
(15 pts)
1. She looked very _ when I told her the good news.
3. He's left his book at home; he's always so .
8. “Who has brothers and sisters?” “Everyone Virginia who’s an only child.”

9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s it.
A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. (10
pts)
The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this country
is because of (1 - migrate) and the new people arriving from other countries bring different (2 - culture)
values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common crimes are (3 -
local) produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) is one of the biggest crimes in
my city with bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular crime is (5 - pay)
parking fines, which is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of them do not own cars. The (6 -
oppose) point of view is that young local people feel angry when they can’t get a job and in order to (7 -
hand) the change in their environment, they strike out at easy targets. This would explain why bicycle (8 -
thief) is more common than car crime these days, especially in rich (9 - neighbors) where most
cars are protected with electronic alarms. Another reason, though, for so many bicycles getting stolen might be
that the (10 - punish) is not very severe compared to car stealing which can land you in prison for a
number of years.
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (5 pts)
1. Most American men earn average about $110 a week.
2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went him.
3. My car is not worth much most $ 50.
4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone .
5. Clive was really cut when he failed his proficiency exam.
IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
(10 pts)
1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried.
A B C D
2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others.
A B C D
3. If only I have done the test better than other students did.
A B C D
4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful.
A B C D
5. Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness.
A B C D
6. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words.
A B C D
A B C D
8. I hope that I can help you with the historic questions.
A B C D
9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old.
A B C D
10. Jim offers us presents as if it had been Xmas.
A B C D
PART III: READING

questions. (10 pts)
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to
use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are
means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried
about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for
your health.
couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family
doctor blamed his 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 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 of 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.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular
phones
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
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never used mobile phones in all cases
C. "The way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time"
II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (15 pts)
Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) for the
postman's arrival, always (2) to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck
on it.

Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden
when the post (3) on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to (4) .
There were four or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps.
Even at the (5) age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people. However,
tearing just the corners off the envelopes (6) me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just what I did. I
carefully tore as (7) to the stamps as (8) , feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to
my parents and not to be, should be treated with (9) .
There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think
there was any (10) in it. They always let me (11) the corners after they'd opened them. Why should
I think there was any harm in doing it first, (12) in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) .
Wouldn't they rather be left to doze in their summer deckchairs?
(14) , though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with
bites taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) what I've done.
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the
tides. No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind
are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom
involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep.
The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun.
In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In
reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a
lesser extent, the Sun. Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most
places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its
monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies. The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in
the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and
are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two
heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the
sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the
Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are
opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low
water is less than at any other time during the month.
2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to .
effect one object in space has on the tides is .

4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to .
5. Neap tides occur when .
A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B. the Moon is full
PART IV. WRITING
I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts)
1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET
We the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT
John said that but he'd had too much homework to do.
3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE
Gone with the Wind one of the greatest films ever made.
4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING
You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you for a few seconds.
5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. RESENTED
Anna the promotion instead of her.
6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. ON
My neighbors well together.
7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP
I wish my money on beer and cigarettes.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY
The police all the journalists arrived.
9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF
Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, a helmet.
10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE
Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt about her life.
II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of words
if necessary. (15 pts)
1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me.
2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it.
3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas.
4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby.
5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun.
6. I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams.
7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree.
8. university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ do.
9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year.
10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/
THE END

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SECTION A: PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write
your answer in the space provided. (5 pts)
1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor
2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced
3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good
4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager
5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure
II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your
answer in the space provided. (5 pts)
6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate

7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic
8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer
9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire
10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the space
provided. (15 pts)
11. Secondary schools offer a wide of subjects.
A. field B. scope C. list D. range
12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
13. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not what we paid for it.”
A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable
14. To extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will?
A. what B. how C. which D. whom
15. The new system didn’t expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when next.
A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet
17. aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them.
A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts
18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud .
A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment
19. The traffic lights to green, and the car drove on.
A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone
20. It is a good idea to be dressed when you go for an interview.
A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly
21. We were so late that we had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
22. They are going to make excursion next month.
A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's
23. I haven't had a very week. I seem to have done nothing at all.
A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic
24. The purpose of the survey was to the inspectors with local conditions.
A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
25. Do you know the man over there?
A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (10 pts)
26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in
the clean-up operation.
27. One of the most important things in life is a good health.
28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.
29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.
30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.
31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.
32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the
traditional manner.
33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all
the dishwashers had been sold.
34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your
36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE) to co-operate.
37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM) about everything else.
38. The noise (LESS) as the plane got farther away.
39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE) leader.

40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID) .
41. She was (EXTREME) knowledgeable about the history of China.
42. He was very (SET) when his cat was run over.
43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE) with the referee.
44. Many people were buried (LIVE) after the earthquake.
45. She studied (ECONOMY) at university.
SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts)
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see
thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46) are very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill,
and it needs learning. Don’t (47) to be able to surf properly the (48) time you try. However, by
practising a few times you will learn (49) to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50) years ago
in Hawaii. Men swam (51) to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by
riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52) a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people
(53) do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54)
them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards
are made of plastic or fibreglass (55) .
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you
identify your (56) . An employer will consider you seriously for a (57) when you can show them that
you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what
your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (58) everything. You may need to improve
yourself and so (59) courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength.
You will need to (60) some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-
improvement will lead to (61) in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to
know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with,
your interests and your needs.
Ask (62) if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when
choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63) if necessary. Make
a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends.
If you are considering a career that (64) a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or
music, discuss your aptitudes with (65) expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the
occupation.
56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room
58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for
59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing
60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances
64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D.
urges
65. A. a B. an C. the D. this
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write your answer in
the space provided. (10 pts)
th
May 7 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century:
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied
composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and
1890, during which time he enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a
yearly living stipend. Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living
allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s
patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for

the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”. Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic
and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance.
Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of
th
cholera on November 6 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.
66. The best title for this passage could be .
A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky” B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for
Ballets”
C. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck” D. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death”
67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT .
A. she had economic troubles B. she was generous
C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music
68. According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for .
A. it’s repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of music
C. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies
69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music. B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide.
C. The patronage of Madame von Meck. D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing.
A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous
B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death
C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers
D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends
SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
(15 pts)
71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
We find ..............................................................................................................................................................
72.Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
Only when
...........................................................................................................................................................
73.While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
They accidentally cut off
.....................................................................................................................................
74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.
He needn't
.........................................................................................................................................................
75.While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
Despite
...............................................................................................................................................................
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a
way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the
given word(s). (10 pts)
76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)
77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)
79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)
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B. PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts)
1. A. socialize B. contact C. background D. formality
2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common

3. A. African B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada
4. A. signal B. sign C. colleague D. regard
5. A. cloth B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother
C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR
I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each
sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
(15 pts)
1. Please favour.
A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my
2. Mrs. Edwards… history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching
3. There have been protests from animal right groups about on animals.
A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials
4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very_
education.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “ ., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at
five.”
A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general
6. Lots of people Yoga to relax.
A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in
7. It isn’t quite .. that he will turn up at the meeting.
A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure
8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was to come.
A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely
9. being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite
10. You have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often.
A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences three or four words.
A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains
12. The first plant-like organisms probably in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago.
A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living
13. These tennis courts don't very often. Not many people want to play.
A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use
14. I would rather nothing than that book.
A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read
15. Do you want with you or do you want to go alone?
A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come
II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one
underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers
on your answer sheet. (20 pts)
1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses.
A B C D
2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting.
A B C D
3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish.
A B C D
4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans.
A B C D
5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich.
A B C D
6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music.
A B C D
7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines.
A B C D
8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings.

A B C D
9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team.
A B C D
10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots.
A B C D
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts)
Fish live almost (1) They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming
(2) in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3) rivers. Some fish make long
journeys (4) the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) . Most fish
can’t (6) water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds.
Fish have enormous importance (7) man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen
catch them for sports, and many people (8) them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature.
They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9) for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 )
the total number of plants and animals on the earth.
II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of
the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
You've (1) heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run
down'. People generally accept that if you are (2) pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill.
But is this really true (3) is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's
often difficult to (4) whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they
are feeling run down, they are (5) certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no.
So, how do you (6) if it's the cold that is making them (7) run down or the fact that they are run
down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this
question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold.
Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to
attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the
(8) of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus
and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for
a (9) between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher
the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes
someone more likely to become ill, but now (10) the link has been found, researchers might be able to
investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease.
1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably
2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above
3. A. and B. or C. but D. so
4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove
5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely
6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest
7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get
8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap
9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation
10. A. that B. when C. because D. as
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D.
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts)
As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America
were building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern
apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along
with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make
construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish
explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the
pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and
wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has always been a dry
country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens
through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed
elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was simpler
and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and

mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted
small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals,
walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of
packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne,
Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains
and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these
tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips.
A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings
B. The movement of American Indians across North America
C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians
D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America
2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes .
A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs
3. The word “They” refers to .
A. goods B. buildings C. cliffs D. enemies
4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were .
A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed
5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to .
A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies
6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute?
A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou.
C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies.
7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands?
A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit
8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians?
A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo
9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT .
A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison
10. The author groups North American Indians according to their .
A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts
C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent
E. WRITING
Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts)
1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.
I wasn’t early .
2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented
3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning.
There is .
4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
“Which ?”
5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
This is the first .
6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.
Your chance
7. He tried very hard to give up smoking.
He made great .
8. An aerial is not required with this radio.
You don’t
9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
The sooner .
10. The wedding was held despite the rain.
The wedding took
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(15 pts)
6. The people who the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who
A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not
impossible
passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
Three hundred and fifty years before the first men looked down on the amazingly
beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) 1. ABLE
him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE
apparently (2) surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT
imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) , resembling a still life 4. ART
painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) , it was a real world, perhaps not very different 5. ACHIEVE
from our own. This amounted to a great (5) hardly to be expected in his day 6.
and age, although nowadays his (6) may appear to some to be trivial and (7) . CONCLUDE
Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 7. SIGNIFY
revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further 8. ELUDE
wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, he
saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps (10) 9. STRIKE
in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was not alone! 10.
FORTUNE
III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the
sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the numbered space. (10 pts)
Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep 0
between ourselves and other people. When someone we do not know well 00 someone
gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1
business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2
response is to move away. Some interesting studies have been done in 3
libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4
building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5
intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6
with situations where they are very close to strangers. Most people on so 7
crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8
apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9
between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they 10
stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone’s
eyes.
PART III. READING
I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (10 pts)
In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into happiness. The researchers have come up
a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness.
happiness (1) in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions
of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so.
Second, people often report good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends
are a great (2) of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the
way friends use positive non-verbal (3) such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship.
Marriage and similar (4) relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness.
some people are happy in boring jobs: it (6) both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the
essential nature of the work, but (7) by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the
contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness.
questions. (10 pts)
Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In
addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the
virus without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus
may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry
the virus without contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are
transmitted from place to place and from continent to continent by migrating birds.
It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same
time. The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This
raises the possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to
produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come

into being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to
produce a new strain which is transmitted to man.
1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses .
A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild
birds.
EXCEPT .
A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining B. animal viruses recombining with
human viruses
C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a
human
following questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet. (10 pts)
Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land.
Some were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were
the size of bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and
horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam.
A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others
had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds.
Although their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of
flowering plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such
traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds.
Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow
there are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of
some, remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom.
A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical
plant life
A. They once spread over large areas of land. B. They varied greatly in size.
5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of
.
IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word. (15 pts)
Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became
attached to it, and it's been attached (4) since.

the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about
to score.
Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) underwater fights away from the ball,
original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) that prohibited taking the
ball under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball.
The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) work, spread to
England during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and
(10) Belgium in 1900.
PART IV: WRITING
I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 pts)
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (10 pts)
Were you
I do not feel
However
The boss
Despite the fact
I wasn't
I'd rather
Smiling
It was not
Should
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Question 1:
a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (5 pts)
1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy
2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom
3. A. arrived B. experienced C. failed D. discovered
4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour
5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators
b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts)
1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy

2. A. surround B. restrict C. remove D. manual
3. A. planet B. affect C. annoy D. excuse
4. A. famous B. climate C. language D. attend
5. A. extensive B. decorate C. distinguish D. acquaintance
Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts)
1. It is imperative that the letter (send) at once.
2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel) to Nha Trang.
3. Up to now , we (complete) four tests.
4. The students (punish) yesterday is my brother .
5. I think the play (perform) now.
6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare) it very carefully at home.
7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) the poor in improving their
living condition.
8. By the time he (become) heavy weight boxing champion, he …(win) over thirty fights.
9. He looked frightened as if he (see) a ghost.
Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts)
1. Their has lasted a life time. FRIEND
2. Everyone has a number of but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT
3. Cats are supposed to have nice . LIVE
4. The evening was spent playing and talking . ENJOY
5. The cost of must be paid by the buyer . CARRY
6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was . WEIGH
7. He lives in an attractive part of Sydney RESIDE
8. We must learn about keeping the environment . POLLUTE
9. He finds it difficult to accept ……from others. CRITICISE
10. The film is entertaining but full of historical . ACCURATE
Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts)
1. He has been ill flu for a week .
2. I’m any having more meetings.
3. She will remain here the rest of the day.
4. A good friend always stand for you when you are trouble.
5. Jim managed to climb into the house means a ladder he found.
6. I’d like to thank you, behalf everyone who was rescued .
7. Julia has nothing common Bill, they are quite different.
Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts)
Speech is one of the most important 1 of communicating. It consists of far more than just making
noises. To talk and also to be 2 by other people, we have to speak a language, that is , we have to use
combinations of 3 that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be
impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very 4 The basic 5 of English is not very large, and only about
2000 words are needed to speak it quite 6 But the more words you know, the more idea you can 7
and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the 8 thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we 9 the words is
also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions
and 10 whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts)
Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1) this
taboo question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2) well have heard some
or all of the (3) It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small
child. Or it’s the satisfaction of (4) well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an
important (5) . I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can’t say I (6) the same as I staggered along
the swaying gangway trying to (7) out tickets without falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of
other people perhaps, but if that is the (8) , what about farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that
keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of status say those (9) have either attained
these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership (10) Or we can

blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this under my (11) ., that most
of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12) up. We’ll win the pools, and tell the
boss what we really think. We’ll scrape together the (13) and open that little shop we always dreamed of,
or go (14) the world, or spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15) we deserve, but
until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to wonder
why.
1. A. propose B. meditate C. consider D. launch
2. A. might B. can C. will D. should
3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter
4. A. a work B. a job C. a task D. an effort
5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement
6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt
7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give
8. A. one B. case C. question D. former
9. A. people B. must C. who D. to
10. A. qualities B. status C. property D. requirements
11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath D. pressure
12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end
13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money
14. A. round B. over C. into D. to
15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion
Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts) (The first is done for
you: 1-b)
Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good 1 come too? 2 sports?
Julia: Oh yes, 3 squash, for example. But really, 4 sports which you can do
outdoors. What about you, 5 outdoor sports?
Linda: I 6 most sports, but 7 tennis.
Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s ?
Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away.
Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts.
Linda: 8 go to a club with a swimming pool.
Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s.
Kida: Well, 9 ?
Julia: (10) .You decide.
Linda: O K, 10 to go to Black’s . But _11_ to pay your bus fare!
a. do you like b. would you like to c. what do you want to do d. Do you like e. I prefer
f. I like g. my favorite is h. I’d rather i. I’m not sure j. enjoy k. I’d prefer
Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts)
During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their
inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of
mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education
beyond reading and writing.
In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday
became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy.
Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then
Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that
when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine
for making electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical
substances. Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was
very poor. However, Queen Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He
died in 1867.
1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday?
A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write.
C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith.
2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a .
A. chemist B. bottle washer C. scientist D. professor
3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except .

A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances
C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism
4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from .
A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend
5. Faraday died in .
A. 1867 B. 1831 C. 1812 D. 1821
Question 9: Sentence transformation
a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (5 pts)
1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.‹ I took it ..
2. When the Minister was asked about thestrike, he decline to comment. ‹ On .....
3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.‹ No sooner .
4. We regret to inform you thatyour application has not beensuccessful. ‹ Much to
5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.‹ Rather .
b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence, using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way.
(5 pts)
1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD
2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON
3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN
4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND
5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE
Question 10:
a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts)
1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to
drive a car.”
2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little
earlier. Have you any massages for her?”
3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy for
you”.
4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I
assure you I did not.”
5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder
in winter than I realized.”
b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a
correctly expressed question. (5 pts)
1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/?
2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/?
3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/?
4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/?
5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/?
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (15 pts)
1. The traffic problem has improved , out of the blue, really.
A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably
2. This picture book, the few pages are missing, is my favorite.
A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which
3. It was felt that he lacked the to pursue a difficult task to very end.
A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D.
obligation
4. Your decision will a great strain on our relationship.

A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose
5. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely .
A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed
6. The completion of the tunnel has been owing to a strike.
A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over
7. It is with regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn.
A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high
8. of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed.
A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the
ancestor
9. Art critics do not all agree on what a painting great.
A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the
qualities that make
10. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas have removed it from the soil.
A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation
C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation
11. Sarah congratulated passing my driving test.
A. me B. for C. me on D. on me
12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they much longer.
A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed
13. I can’t quite out what the sign says.
A. read B. get C. carry D. make
14. One of the scheme is the very high cost.
A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming
15. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur a misunderstanding.
A. because of B. of C. for D. because
II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. (10 pts)
1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for
over 100 years.
A B C
D
2. In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side.
A B C D
3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories.
A B C D
4. The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly.
A B C D
5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and
rhymes are very popular.
A B C
D
III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. He is unhappy because of his . (deaf)
2. The of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain)
3. He has made a great to the development of the country. (contribute)
4. We will hire new staff when the arises. (necessary)
5. His repeated from school is unacceptable. (absent)
6. The teacher’s words are a great to him. (encourage)
7. They are very of one another. (support)
8. Her interests are very . (diversity)
9. I can’t stand his . (rude)
10. The holiday was beyond all . (expect)
PART C: READING
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each
space. (15 pts)
Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at
school and hopefully go on to university (1) ? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) training
course?".
The decision is yours, but it may be (3) remembering two things: there is more unemployment among
people (4) haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5) will have a big advantage
in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6)
training. Getting qualifications will (7) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes
allow you to learn (8) you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)
possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10) practical work
experience.
II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap
in the passage below. (10 pts)
If you (1) to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label
inside (2) 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3) an
example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron
Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4) world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5)
by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and
then read, before they (6) turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7) a book has been 'caught', the
person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the
book's ID number written on the label. That (8) , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the
book can keep track of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing,
'releasing' books in a (9) range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and
even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place (10) is relevant to its title or content:
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a museum.
1. A. occur B. happen C. pass D. arise
2. A. telling B. saying C. talking D. answering
3. A. away B. along C. across D. aside
4. A. full B. absolute C. quite D. whole
5. A. either B. but C. or D. neither
6. A. at B. to C. in D. for
7. A. Soon B. Since C. Once D. While
8. A. way B. time C. place D. manner
9. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide
10. A. what B. which C. who D. where
III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20 pts)
To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in
wonderland and the works of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy
Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when
her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in
Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher.
Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post
office. The first of the books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she
wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the
fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne
books.
In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote
many other books. However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still
read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special
character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and today
visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book.

1. The main purpose of this passage is to . A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that
of her fictional character Anne.
A. contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries.
B. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne
books.
2. According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily .
A. by her grandparents B. in an orphanage C. by her mother D. by her father
3. Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables?
A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to
1918
4. The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to .
A. kindly B. old C. friendly D. sly
5. In the Anne books, the main character lives in .
A. the town of Cavendish B. the town of Avonlea C. Saskatchewan D. Ontario
6. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books?
A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of
Mark Twain.
C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after
Montgomery had died.
7. Ontario was the place where . A. Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married
C. Montgomery wrote two sequels D. Montgomery became famous
8. The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to .
A. excellence B. reputation C. effort D. permanence
9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12?
A. a person in a novel B. nature C. a written symbol D. location
10. All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT .
A. a television series B. movies C. a play D. a ballet
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your
answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom.  Tom advised Paul
2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time.  In spite of
3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009.  I haven’t
4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning.  They had
5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region.  If
II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word
given. Do not change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) 
2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) 
3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) 
4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies) 
5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) 
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I. PHONETICS

Part 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
in each group. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts)
line. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (5 pts)
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate
your answer. (20 pts)

Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the
column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts)
(VALUE) for certain types of people. Such activities help them to learn that 31.
being (32) (FRIGHT) doesn’t mean that they have to lose control. The 32.
recent fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a (33) (LONG) of elastic 33.
rope, known as “bungee jumping”, has now been tried by over one million people 34.
(34) (WORLD) and interest in it is continuing to grow. 35.
Before the special elastic rope (35) (TIGHT) around them, jumpers reach 36.
speeds of nearly 160kph. First-timers are usually too (36) (TERROR) to 37.
open their mouths, and when they are finally (37) (LOW) safely to the 38.
ground, they walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (38) 39.
(REPEAT) how amazing it was. However, for some people, it is only the (39)
(EMBARRASS) of refusing to jump at the last minute that finally persuades 40.
them to conquer their fear of (40) (HIGH) and push themselves off into
space.
Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct
forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts)
Part 4: Fill in each of the gaps with the correct preposition or particle. Write your answers in the
The show was fully booked (51) for weeks, and when it opened last night, the public poured (52)
and very soon the London Arts Center was packed (53) . But why? What did they come to see?
They came to see human beings take (54) circus animals, men in cat suits who stood (55) for
real lions and tigers. The show was put (56) by its creators to protest (57) traditional circuses and
to send a message about cruelty to animals. The show was timed to tie (58) with the National Protection
of Animals Week. It was a good idea, but the standard of the performances was third-rate and an
embarrassing number of people simply walked (59) before it ended. There were some amusing
moments when the performers sent (60) typical circus folks, but overall it was a dismal show. Despite
the large turnout for the show’s first night, I doubt it will attract many people during the rest of its seven-day
run.
Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write
your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. (10
pts)
61. If you’re finding it difficult to on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise?
62. I know what you’re and I feel really sorry for you.
63. In many ways you your father.
64. If you you’ll get into trouble.
65. I proposed to her but she me .
66. You’d better your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here.
67. If you working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill.
68. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure you .
69. The car’s in quite good condition but you can it before you make any decision to buy,
70. When I was in New York, I was able to several old friends I hadn’t seen for years.

Suddenly (71) blackbird flew to (72) top of (73) beach. She perched way up on (74)
topmost twig that stuck up thin against (75) . Then she commenced to sing.
Her little black body seemed only (76) tiny dark speck at that distance. She looked like (77) old
dead leaf. But she poured out her song in (78) great flood of rejoicing through (79) whole forest.
And (80) things began to stir.
Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts)
sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you
(85) .
people still regard it as a (87) of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry.
This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.
Part 2: Read the following passage and fill the blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer
in the space provided below the passage. (10 pts)
New technologies, like all technologies, are morally neutral. (91) their advent makes the world a
better place or not depends on the uses to which they are (92) . And that, (93) turn, depends
upon the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade (94) leaders, engineers
and scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as their main
input, can (95) human being from many of their current constraints for example constraints of resources
and geography. (96) the new technologies could also (97) those with power to control their fellow
citizens even more effectively than in the (98) efficient dictatorships of the past. The new technological
society will (99) colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the capacity (100)
our institutions to respond to new challenges.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 101 to 110. (10 pts)
“Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the United
States, the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when cut and
stored it would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the West that
familiar bluejoint grass was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even hopeless.

Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle to feed
themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had wonderfully convenient
features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known as buffalo grass, grama
grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were actually preserved by the lack
of summer and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern grasses, but had short, hard
stems. And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they grew on the ground. When they
dried in this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the winter. Cattle left outdoors to fend
for themselves thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant the fresh grass year after year for
they trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the melting snows of winter and the
occasional rains of spring. The dry summer air cured them much as storing in a barn cured the cultivated
grasses.
C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late
1800’s.
States.
A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama
grass
Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it
111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. An increased
112. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather
113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. The moment
114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen. At no time
115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? Other
Part 2: Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a
new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do
NOT change the form of the given word(s).
To this day ………………………………………………………… in the field of technology.

Peter ……………………………………………………………….the foul-tasting medicine.
The construction of the building ………………………………………………………… unfortunate.
What he told me ………………………………………………………………………….. the story.
They chose …………………………………………………………………….…. too much snow.
THE END

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I. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points)

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. (2,
5 points)
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has
led to certain (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.
Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most (2.
VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite
injects such as amount of venom by (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (4.
FATAL) are rare.
Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult
female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black
widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known
to kill and eat the male after mating. Such (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its
name – and its reputation.
Nevertheless, the (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be (8. ESTIMATE), and
if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (9. CAUTION).
Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood.
Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean
out likely hiding places.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. Silence the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to .
3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and in
Camden Town in London.
4. Barrack Obama has decided to the American presidency in the election that will take place next year.
5. Because I hate my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa
with her to the store.
7. Kate had been in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar
lessons instead.
8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently .
9. Brendan was worried about having to for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal
clothes.
10. He his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme hot. One
adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal
mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to keep down the body
temperature inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow
their temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius
have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body cools down during the cold desert night, and
indeed the temperature may fall unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is a
advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
drink. Nor is it about drifting (1) an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and over-
tiredness (2) be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3) of quality and
effect. (4) of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alert yet at the same time passive
awareness, in which our bodies are (5) rest while our minds are awake.
Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (6) relaxed in
action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness
by the end of the day, (7) than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in today’s competitive
world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8) alone nurturing our body’s abilities.
What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9) in mind we must apply ourselves to
understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10) deep-seated.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Paragraph A
th
On the afternoon of 30 August 1989, fire broke out at Uppark, a large eighteenth century house in
Sussex. For a year builders had been replacing the lead on the roof, and by a stroke of irony, were due to
st
finish the next day, on August 31 . Within fifteen minutes of the alarm being sounded, the fire brigade had
arrived on the scene, though nothing was to survive of the priceless collection on the first floor apart from an oil
painting of a dog which the firemen swept up as they finally retreated from the blaze. But due to the courage
and swift action of the previous owners, the Meade-Featherstonhaugh family, and the staff, stewards and
visitors to the house, who formed human chains to pass the precious pieces of porcelain, furniture and
paintings out on to the lawn, 95 percent of the contents from the ground floor and the basement were saved.
As the fire continued to rage, the National Trust’s conservators were being mobilised, and that evening local
stationers were especially opened to provide the bulk supplies of blotting paper so desperately needed in the
salvage operation.
Paragraph B
The following morning, Uppark stood open to the sky. A sludge of wet charcoal covered the ground
floor and basement, and in every room charred and fallen timbers lay amongst the smoke. It was a scene of
utter devastation.
Paragraph C
After the initial sense of shock, the days which followed the fire were filled with discoveries. Helped by
volunteers, the National Trust’s archaeologists and conservators swung into action, first of all marking the site
out into a grid and then salvaging everything down to the last door handle. The position of each fragment was
recorded, and all the debris was stored in countless dustbins before being sifted and categorised.
Paragraph D
There was great excitement as remnants of the lantern from the Staircase Hall were pulled out from the

debris of two fallen floors, and also three weeks later when the Red Room carpet, thought to have been totally
lost, was found wrapped around the remains of a piano. There was a lucky reprieve for the State Bed too. Staff
who had left the scene at 3 a.m on the night of the fire had thought its loss was inevitable, but when they
returned the next morning it had escaped largely undamaged. Firemen, directed by the National Trust’s
conservators from outside the Tapestry Room window, dismantled the silk-hung bed and passed it out piece by
piece. Twenty minutes later the ceiling fell in.
Paragraph E
The scale of the task to repair Uppark was unprecedented in the National Trust. The immediate
question was whether it should be done at all. A decision had to be taken quickly, as the building was unsound
and whatever had not been damaged by the fire was exposed to the elements. Within a month, after consulting
many experts and with the agreement of the National Trust’s Executive Committee, the restoration programme
began. It was undertaken for three main reasons. After the fire it had become apparent just how much
remained of the structure with its splendidly decorated interiors; to have pulled the house down, as one
commentator suggested, would have been vandalism. Also the property was covered by insurance, so the
repairs would not call upon the National Trust’s own funds. Lastly, much had been saved of the fine collection
acquired especially for Uppark from 1747 by Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh and his son Harry. These objects
belonged nowhere else, and complete restoration of the house would allow them to be seen and enjoyed again
in their original setting.
Paragraph F
The search for craftsmen and women capable of doing the intricate restoration work was nation-wide.
Once the quality and skill of the individual or company had been ascertained, they had to pass an economic
test, as every job was competitively tendered. This has had enormous benefits because not only have a
number of highly skilled people come to the fore - woodcarvers for example, following in the footsteps of
Grinling Gibbons - but many of them, for example plasterers, have relearnt the skills of the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries which can now be of use to other country house owners when the need arises.
Paragraph G
In June 1994 the building programme was completed, on time and on budget. The total cost of the work
to repair the house and its contents came to be nearly £20 million, largely met from insurance. In addition, it
made economic sense for the National Trust to invest time and money in upgrading water and heating
systems, installing modern environmental controls, and updating fire and security equipment.
Paragraph H
The final stages of restoration and the massive programme of reinstallation took eight months. The
family and the room stewards were visibly moved when returning to their old haunts, perhaps the best
testament that the spirit of Uppark had not died. But the debate will no doubt continue as to whether or not it
was right to repair the house after the fire. The National Trust has done its best to remain true to Uppark; it is
for others to judge the success of the project. Note: The National Trust is a charitable organisation in Britain set
up over a hundred years ago to preserve the national heritage.
Questions 1–6. The text has eight paragraphs, A–H. Which paragraphs contain the following
information? Write the appropriate letters, A–H, in the boxes.
1. The procedure for sorting through the remains of the fire.
2. How Uppark looked after the fire.
3. Improvements made to the rebuilt Uppark.
4. The selection of people to carry out the repair work.
5. Why the National Trust chose to rebuild Uppark.
6. How people reacted to the rebuilt Uppark.
Questions 8–10. Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text
for each answer. Write your answers in the boxes.
7. On what date in 1989 should the original repairs to the roof have been completed?
8. By what method were things rescued immediately from the burning house?
9. After the fire, what did the conservators require large quantities of immediately?
10. Into what did the conservators put material recovered from the fire?
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write your
answer in the numbered box. (2, 0 points)
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A
burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio
or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is
enough to tempt any burglar.
doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It
is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be
aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting
security lights to the outside of your house.
decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs
drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter
how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get
through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar
alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of
breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if
you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have
callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an
identity card, for example.
intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait
for help.
1. A well-protected house …………
A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
2. According to the writer, we should ………… A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when
we have to.
out.
5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that …………
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined
burglars.
intruders.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word
given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point)
 Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her
until the next day.
2. When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert. CONCERNED
 As far ............................................................................., Jack is a real expert.
3. David said that the accident was his fault. TOOK
 David .................................................................. the accident.
4. If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do. KNOWING
 If he doesn’t get that job, ........................................................... what he’ll do.
INGENUITY
 But .......................................................... plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued.
II. Use the word given and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in such a way
that it is as similar as possible to the original one. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0
point)
John …………………………………………………………..………………………………………
How do …………………………………………………………………..……………………………
There has ……………………………………………………………..………………………………
There is…………………………………………………………..……………………………………
My changing …………………………………………………….……………………………………
projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and
make comparisons where relevant. (2, 0 points)

2000 YEM EN 2050
37,0%
46,3%
50,1%
57,3%
5,7%
3,6%
2000 ITALY 2050

24,1%
46,2%
42,3%
14,3%
61,6%
11,5%
0-14 years 15-59 years 60+ years

———————— ( LUY N 12)
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A. LISTENING: (15 points)
I. Listen to the conversation and then choose the correct answer among A, B, C, or D for each
question:
II. Listen to the conversation and fill in each blank with ONE word:
B. PHONETICS: (5 points)
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group:
16. A. responsibility B. originality C. accommodation D. mischievousness
17. A. appliance B. conscientious C. independent D. confidential
18. A. psychology B. environmental C. impossible D. photography
19. A. stimulate B. maximize C. interrupt D. register
20. A. appointment B. punishment C. publicity D. efficient
C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence: (15 points)
21. Tom: “I thought your performance last
Sunday was wonderful.” Laura: “………………………..”

A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible. B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had
expected.
C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific. D. No doubt!
22. Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?” Girl: “………………………..”
A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely!
C. Probably people who smoke. D. I haven't made up my mind.
23. Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.” Mr. Robinson:
“………………………..”
A. You can say that again. B. I see.
C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.
24. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ………………………..
A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
25. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ………………………..
A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out
26. Most psychologists believe that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is………………………..
A. well established extremely by the age of five B. by the age of five it is extremely well
established
C. by the age of five and well established extremely D. extremely well established by the age of five
27. In most ………. developed countries, up to 50% of ……..population enters higher education at some time
in their lives.
A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a
28. I wish you ………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did.
A. would give / to repair B. gave / to repair
C. had given / to be repaired D. had given / repaired
29. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very
stupid questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
30. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to
31. No sooner ………………………..to marry Jack ………………………..to have serious doubts.
A. had Carol agreed / than she began B. Carol has agreed / than she began
C. had Carol agreed / than she begins D. had Carol agreed / than she had begun
32. Having been served dinner, ……………………...
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
B. the committee members discussed the problem. C. it was discussed by the committee members the
problem.
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
33. The marathon runner ……………………...for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………...to
the pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
34. Son: “What is the process of ……………………..., Dad?”
Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.”
A. industrialization B. pasteurization C. commercialization D. globalization
35. An artist ……………………...will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying a child B. who portray a child C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets: (10 points)
36. Deforestation and excessive farming have ……………………... the soil. (POOR)

37. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was……………………... by (ESTIMATE)
the government. The real figures go up every minute.
38. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with ……………….…... (RACE)
background. (BREATH)
39. From the hotel there is a……………………...view across the canyon. (SUSPECT)
40. The policeman examined the parcel ……………………... as he had no idea what it (OBSERVE)
could be. (FURIOUS)
41. It was very ……………………...of you to notice that. (VALID)
42. In his …………………….., Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen.
43. Before enrolling on a course, you should first ensure that it has been (ATTEND)
……………………... by an officially recognized body. (PRONOUNCE)
44. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular
……………………...
45. The government has yet to make an official ……………………...on the issue.
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points):
46. Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and indication its correct
use. A B C D
47. The rings of Saturn are so distant to be seen from the Earth without a telescope.
A B C D
48. Children subjected to violence, exploitation , abuse and neglect are in risk of death, poor physical and
mental health, HIV/AIDS infection, and educational problems. A B C D
49. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful
cure.
A B C D
50. A ten-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped prisoner.
A B C D
D. READING:
I. Read the
following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space: (10 points)
Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is (51)
…………... and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (52)…………..., because you can
control yourself. But when you are asleep, your feeling position (53)…………...the real you. In a normal (54)
…………..., of course, people often change their position. The important position is the one you go to sleep in.
If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very (55)…………...person. You usually believe people and you
accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad, so you never express your (56)
…………... feeling. You are quite shy.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You (57)…………...a lot and you always
easily become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (58)…………...having a good
time.
If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very (59)…………...person. You have a low opinion of yourself.
You are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (60)………….....to be on your own. You are easily hurt.
51. A. important B. serious C secret D. particular
.
52. A. awake B. active C happy D. honest
.
53. A. makes B. understand C changes D. shows
.
54. A. room B. bed C night D. body

.
55. A. independent B. open C talkative D. generous
.
56. A. real B. lonely C cheerful D. gentle
.
57. A. talk B. sleep C relax D. worry
.
58. A. regret B. enjoy C mind D. deny
.
59. A. strong B. healthy C nervous D. careful
.
60. A. pretend B. oppose C refuse D. prefer
.
II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable
for each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use: (5 points)
legal responsibility serve organizations
community give back long-term rare
Volunteering has many intangible benefits. It can help you (61) ……………………...to society, break
down barriers of misunderstanding or fear, explore personal issues and even have fun. It also has a
meaningful, positive impact on your (62)…………………….... But did you know that it can have many benefits
for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they are not
just looking for a list of (63)……………………... and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and
real examples of your commitment, dedication and interests.
Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-
workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll learn about the (64)
……………………...profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent center. Colleges pay attention to
your life inside and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities reveal a great deal about you, such as
what your interests are, whether you can manage your priorities and maintain a (65)……………………... promise
and how you’ve made an important contribution to something.
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer: (10 points)
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for
people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people
often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.
One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen, which
humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long
noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt
absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and
grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than
surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for
buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit
from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space:
rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been
planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require
complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment
of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.

Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without
taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with
nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In
the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly
reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate
so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food
for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something
everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
66. Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the following word
groups?
A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
C. allay, alleviate, reduce D. absorb, intake, consume
67. Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that ..................................
A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens D. most people prefer life in the country over life in
the city
68. According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that ..................................
a. cities are warmer than nearby rural areas b. building materials absorb more of the sun’s heat than organic
surfaces
c. building materials release the sun’s heat more quickly than organic surfaces
A. a. only B. a. and b. only C. b. and c. only D. a., b., and c.
69. Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference
between parks and rooftop gardens? A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private. C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens
do not.
D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
70. The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except ..................................
A. increased space for private relaxation B. savings on heating and cooling costs
C. better food for city dwellers D. improved air quality
71. According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they
..................................
A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
C. do not require the use of valuable urban land D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces
72. The author’s tone in the passage is best described as..................................
A. descriptive B. passionate C. informative D. argumentative
73. Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop
gardens are good for the environment? A. Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens do not
share.
B. More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can remove from the
air.
C. Extremely high winds atop tall city buildings can severely damage some plants.
D. The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop garden.
74. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed. B. A proposal is evaluated and alternatives are
explored.
C. A viewpoint is established and then defended. D. A thesis is presented and then supported.
75. It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that

..................................

A. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
B. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
C. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of
summer
E. WRITING:
printed before it: (5 points)
76. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language.
Unlike………………………………….........................................………………………………………………………
…..
77. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies.
Had…......................................................................................................................................................................
...
78. The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision.
The Board of Directors had
......................................................................................................................................
79. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
On...........................................................................................................................................................................
...
80. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children.
Not
only......................................................................................................................................................................
81. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practicing English.
If..............................................................................................................................................................................
...
82. Everyone was surprised that the famous actor had very little money when he died.
The famous
actor.......................................................................................................................................................
83. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
The
more....................................................................................................................................................................
84. “Get out of my house or I will shoot you”, the woman shouted at the strange man.
The woman
threatened.............................................................................................................................................
85. What mainly distinguishes man from other animals is the power of speech.
Man…………...........................................................................................................................................................
...
II. After having attended a course on computing at ABC Information Technology Center for two weeks,
you notice that many things are worse than what were advertised by the Center. Write a letter of
complaint of about 150 words to the Director of the Center: (10 points)
Your letter should include:
- the reason for writing

- the problems you have encountered
- your suggestions and the actions you wish to be taken to resolve the problems

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PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT)
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
Write your answer in the numbered box.
1. A. exposure B. terminal C. utterance D. discipline
2. A. economy B. elaborate C. assassinate D. fascinate
3. A. mountain B. sustain C. contain D. retain
4. A. fulltime B. farmhand C. bookshop D. tradesman
5. A. metropolitan B. entrepreneurial C. hippopotamus D. curiosity
6. A. company B. comfortable C. together D. business
7. A. associate B. formal C. movement D. militant
8. A. Important B. cigarette C. protection D. informal
9. A. introduce B. conversation C. independent D. welcome
10. A. expect B. alone C. liquor D. invite
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS)
I. Choose the
best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point)
1. In the of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
2. how angry he was he would never resort to violence.
A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because
3. We played the game the rules.
A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
4. to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.
A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried
5. This is the most difficult job I have ever tackled.
A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way
6. She till the early hours listening to pop music.
A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
7. Please don’t yourself out. A sandwich will do.
A. let B. put C. leave D. take
8. The chairman requested that
A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied.
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more
carefully.
9. Smoking is in many companies in our country.
A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped
10. After the battle, the soldiers were helped by those who could walk.
A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed
11. I don’t think this strange new fashion will …………
A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on
12. Their house is near the Cathedral.
A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place
13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done
A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
14. There was hardly money left in my bank account.
A. more B. no C. some D. any
15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used .
A. off B. out C. away D. up
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1, 5 point)
1. If he (1. not drink) too much last night, he (2. not - be) tired now.
2. I’m sure he must (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I (4. come).
3. At this time next week, they (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
4. It’s raining. I would rather you (6. close) the window.
5. I don’t know what the matter with him is. He (7. act) funny since you (8. be) away.
6. On the first of next month, he (9. be) in prison for five years.
7. His personal problems seem (10. distract) him from his work lately.
8. He suggested that a final decision (11. make).
9. I don’t know why you (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom.
10. (13. you/visit) many museums when you were in Paris?
11. The car looks very clean. (14. you/wash) it?
12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He (15. go) away.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points)
AUTUMN COLORS
A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in
autumn, is on the (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New
England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that
leaves are changing colour sets off an (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on
some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees
that have foliage in the most (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in
New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual (5. TALK) point. The colours vary
from year to year since the (6. INTENSE) of the colour is (7. DEPEND) on the chemical
composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn
days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers
in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not (9. LIKE) those across
the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and
blazing oranges seen in New England.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points)
Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: C  is
A B C D
1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled.
A B C D
2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers.
A B C D

3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and
regulates another endocrine glands. A B
C D
4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first white settlers
arrive.
A B C
D
5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped attending
movies.
A B C D
6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America’s present or
past.
A B C D
7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long
periods covering by water. A B C
D
8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor.
A B C D
9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the monarch
butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. A B C
D
10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier.
A B C D
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered
box. (1, 0 point)
1. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ink.
2. My father made his mind to settle in the South.
3. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran fuel.
4. Time is off now. Please hand your papers.
5. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned
6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone by now.
7. He needed a model, someone to look
8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put him once a year.
9. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs his old friends.
10. These two men’s farms are adjacent each other.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS)
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your
It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and
to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you’re (1)
young once, life isn’t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do it, you may always regret that you didn’t take
the (2) . In the end, there’s only one response: well, why not?
th
The idea may have its roots in the 18 century Grand tour once (3) by the young, rich and noble,
but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) something that 200,000 British youngsters do every
year. (5) has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap
year is now (6) by many employers and universities.

The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) and although these remain in
the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-flung corners of the world are (8) in
popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) for six months that will take you from
London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10)
again.
1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply
2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck
3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given
4. A. up B. out C. over D. into
5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour
6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted
7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals
8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing
9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal
10. A. now B. here C. back D. then
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered
box. (2, 0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT
Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread
use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng
has featured (1) an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial
effects were, at one time, (2) widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight
in gold.
(3) the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the (4) is
the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) the word panacea, coming from the Greek
for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that
this remarkable plant may (6) beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to
treat with synthetic drug.
Today, ginseng is (7) longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized
that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for
the treatment of various ailments (8) as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the
truth behind (9) ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the
remarkable properties are (10) than just a legend.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2, 0 points)
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and
prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this
construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the
Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways
and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the
pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The
ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were
based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines.
Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future.
Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are
prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have

supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial
being of the ancient past.
Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today.
1. What has research of the base reveal?
A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it.
2. Extraterrestrial beings are . A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times.
C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets.
3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. To permit the high priests to pray at
night.
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to
A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting
5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body.
C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold
A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop.
8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology.
C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple.
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat.
10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies.
B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART IV: WRITING. (5, 0 POINTS)
I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1, 0 point)
1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
 If it hadn’t ..............................................................................................................
2. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
 There has ...............................................................................................................
3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.
 They stole ...............................................................................................................
4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car.
 He tried in vain ......................................................................................................
5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left.
 No sooner ...............................................................................................................
6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
The boy was on .......................................................................................................
7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
Paper........................................................................................................................
8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
The more .................................................................................................................

9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London.
It is ..........................................................................................................................
10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything.
So ............................................................................................................................
II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1, 0 point)
1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED)
..................................................................................................................................
2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
..................................................................................................................................
3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
..................................................................................................................................
4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)
..................................................................................................................................
5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)
..................................................................................................................................
III. Write an essay (3, 0 points).
Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have
negative effect on their study and the physical development.
Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion.

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SECTION I – PHONETICS
I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. ( 5p)
1.A.several B. suppose C. decisive D. sister
2.A. muddle B. struggle C. bush D. interrupt
3.A. ready B. measure C. steak D. stealth
4.A. wind B. behind C. mind D. find
5.A.chalice B. challenge C. choice D. chemist
II. Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.(5p)
1.A. application B. certificate C. biology D. security
2. A. university B. punctuality C. agricultural D.mathematician
3. A. identify B. secondary C. luxuriously D. majority
4. A. academic B. engineering C. availabe D.sympathetic
5.A. obligatory B. geographical C. international D. undergraduate
SECTION II- VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best option ( A, B, C or D) to complete sentence below and write your answers in the
answer sheet.( 10p)
1. She refused to eat meat under any ………………… .
A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason
2. It was difficult to guess what he ……………. to the news would be.
A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion
3. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually …… to its original splendour.
A. repaired B. renewed C. restored D. renovated
4. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding ………….. than the bride and the groom.
A. except B. other C. apart D. rather
5. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to ………… a very small income.
A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down
6. I felt so much better, my doctor ………….. me to take a holiday by the sea.
A. suggested B. considered C. accepted D. advised
7. He said that the plane had already left and that I …………….. arrived an hour earlier.

A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to
8. Alice didn’t expect ……………. to Bill’s party.
A. to ask B. being asked C. to be asked D. asking
9.The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ……………… a packed lunch.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. taken
10. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep.
A. down B. over C. up D. out
II.Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense.( 10p)
1.When he ( not arrive) ……….. by 6.00, I ( know) ………. He ( miss) ………… the bus.
2. Something ( tell) ………….. me that you ( not listen) …………… to a single word I (say) ……….. in the past
tense minutes.
3. Same ( not receive) ……………..…… the parcel the last time I ( speak) …………….. to him.
4. When you ( feel) ……….… hungry, room service ( bring) ………….. you whatever you want.
III. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the blank space. ( 10p)
1.The judges describe Jones as a ….. criminal who was a danger to members of the public. HARD
2. Rescue team held out little hope of finding other …………. SURVIVE
3. He works for UNESCO in a purely ………….. role. ADVICE
4. …………… of the new system will take several days. INSTALL
5. This type of behaviour is no longer …………. acceptable. SOCIETY
6. Watching television can be very …………….. EDUCATION
7. Teachers must keep a record of students’ ………………..
ATTEND
8. Our school set up a project to ……………. the library system. COMPUTER
9.The breakdown of the negotiations was not ……………….. EXPECT
10. Those countries are ……. on other countries for most of their food. DEPEND
IV. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition. (10 points)
1.……………… behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.
2. Many people expressed a strong preference …………. the original plan.
3. They were refused entrance ………… the exhibition .
4. He graduated …………….. York with a degree in Psychology.
5. We had an argument ………….. the waiter about the bill.
6. She complimented him ………….. his exellent German.
7. She sacrificed everything ……………. her children.
8. Sit down and make yourself ……………. home.
9. He works away …………… home during the week.
10. The searchers spread ………….. to over the area faster.
SECTION III – READING
I. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions below.(10p)
Traditionally the United States has been described as a melting pot, a place where the previous
identities of each immigrant group are melted down to create an intergrated, uniform society. Since the 1960s,
many Americans have rejected the melting pot metaphor in favour of the image of the mosaic, a picture
created by assembling many small stones or tiles. In a mosaic, each peace retains its own distinctive identity,
while contributing to a larger design. Advocates of the mosaic metaphor assert that it better represents the
diverse multicultural society of the United States. Today, may Americans value their immigrant heritage as an
important part of their identity. More recent immigrant groups from Asia, such as Vietnamese Americans and
Korean Americans, have established communities alongside those populated by the descendants of European
immigrants, such as French Americans, German Americans, Irish Americans and Italian Americans.
1.Why has the United States often been described as a melting pot?
2. Why have people been in favour of the image of the “ mosaic”?
3. What does the word “mosaic” mean?
4. What have immigrant groups from Asia done to maintain their identity?
5. Name some recent immigrant groups from Asia in the United States?
II.Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space. (10 p)
CAR CATCHES FIRE
Three people jumped ……………( 1) a car on a busy Oxford road after a fire started under the bonnet this
morning. They were just able to rescue their possessions before the car burst into …………..(2). Mr. Peter
Collins, 25, of Wey Road, Berinsfield …………….(3) his Avenger astate car home ………….(4) work with two

friends when he noticed smoke coming into the car. He stopped, …………(5) was unable to open the bonnet.
He poured a bottle of water over the radiator where the smoke was coming from, but could not put out the
flames. He then ………… (6) to get fire extinguishers from a nearby…………(7) , but ………….(8) also failed to
have any effect. ……….(9) he telephoned for a ……..(10) , but by the time it arrived, the car was totally burned
out.
1. A. into B. on C. out of D. over
2. A. flames B. petrol C. smoke D. sparks
3. A.drove B. has driven C. was driving D. was driven
4. A. to B. from C. at D. in
5.A. but B. because C. although D. so
6. A. wandered B. jumped C. walked D. ran
7.A. hospital B. garage C.library D. swimming pool
8. A. this B. those C. that D. these
9. A. At length B. Finally C. At the end D. Terminally
10. A. police car B. ambulance C. taxi D. fire engine
III.Read the passage below carefully. Then choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D that best answers
the question about the passage. (5p)
When we were in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter. Early in the morning we were
sitting quietly by the side of the lake when we had an unpleasant surprise. We saw a duck come along with
three ducklings padding cheerfully behind her. As we watched them, there was a sudden swirl in the water. We
caught a glimpse of the vicious jaws of a pike- a fish which is rather like a freshwater shark- and one of the
ducklings was dragged below the surface.
This incident made Peter furious. He vowed to catch the pike. On three successive mornings we
returned to the vicinity and used several different kinds of bait. On the third day Peter was lucky. Using an
artificial frog as bait, he managed to hook the monster. There was a desperate fight but Peter was determined
to capture the pike and succeeded. When he had got it ashore and killed it, he wieghed the fish and found that
it scaled nearly thirty pounds- a record for that district.
1.Why do you think Peter was sitting quietly by the lake ?
A. He was watching the ducks. C. He was waiting for the pike to appear.
B. He wasn’t very talkative. D. He was fishing
2. To what does surprise in line 3 probably refer?
A. to the duck. B. to the ducklings. C. to the action of the pike. D. to the time of the day.
3. What were Peter’s feelings about the incident two days later?
A. He caught and killed the pike. C. He vowed that he would catch the remaining ducklings
B. He remained determined to catch the pike. D. He caught a frog and used it as bait for the pike.
4. How much was the pike worth?
A. about thirty pounds. B. about two hundred and forty dollars.
C. the passage contains no information on this point. D. the passage says that the fish scaled nearly
thirty pound.
5. Which of the following titles best sums up the whole passage?
A. Mysterious disappearance of ducklings. C. Record pike caught by an angry fisherman.
B. Revenge on a duck. D. Huge pike caught by fisherman after desperate struggle
at sea.
Section IV – writing
1. But for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, he would have been stranded there for hours.
- If …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday.
- He suggested ……………………………………………………………………………..
- Had it not ..………………………….……………………………………………………….
4. I’ve forgotten that commentator’s name but he’s very well-known.
- That commentator, …………………………………………………………………………..
5. I only recognised him when he came into the light.
- Not until ……………………………….……………………………………………………..

II. Using the word given and other words, complete the sencond sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence. (5points)
1.There’s no point in asking George to help. (WORTH)
- It ………………………………………………………….Gerge to help.
2. The last time I saw him was when I lived in London. ( SINCE)
- I …………………………………….. I lived in London.
3. I don’t normally go into town by car. ( USED)
- I ……………………………………………into town by car.
4. Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does. (MORE)
- He plays this piece………………………………………………….else.
5. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. ( PREVENTED)
- I ……………………………………………to work by the transport strike.
III. Using the cues below to complete each sentence of the following passage. (5p)
1.Teacher/ Day/ Vietnam/ fall/ twenty/ November/ each year.
........................................................................................................................................................................
2. General/ it / be/ mean/ schoolchildren/ show/ appreciation/ teacher/ who/ guide/ in/ study.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. In / a/ time/ forget/ bad/ experience/ student/ have/ teacher/ scold/ punish.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Students/ give/ teacher/ flower/ small/ gift.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Small/ party/ hold/ and/ there/ be/ atmosphere/ fun/ amusement/ school.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
IV. Writing an essay (10p)
Living in a tranditional family of three or four generations has both advantages and disadvantages. What do
you think of that matter? Write an essay of about 180- 200 words to support your points.
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I/ READING:
PART 1: Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D). Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0
is an example ( 2 ms ) 0. The … A …….-hour accident caused chaos for the local motorists yesterday
evening.
A. rush B. high C. traffic D. heavy
1. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall.
A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased
2. It is gravity……………………objects towards the earth.
A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls
3. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
A. One of the biggest B.The biggest one C. Of the biggest one D. There are the
biggest
4. ……………foreign languages requires great effort.
A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn it D. Learnt
5. "I am tired" “ ……… ”
A. Me too B. Also me C. For me the same D. I also
6. I’m really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation.
A. dealt B. handled C. done D. fingered
7. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw.
A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck
8. War is ……………as open-armed conflict between countries or factions within countries.
A. delineated B. declared C. defaulted D. defined
9. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy.
A. offence B. amiss C. upset D. most
10. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds.

A. far B. much C. well D. most
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….A……
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9…………
…………10………………..
PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces
bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m) 0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted
for his birthday.
Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various ways.
Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to
animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ………
parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the…… 1…………………
2……………………….3……………………….4...........................................................5………………..
PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow. Number 0 is an
example (1 m)
0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor.
1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam.
2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking.
3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English.
4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop.
5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of…… 1…………………
2……………………….3……………………….4...........................................................5……………….. .
PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces
bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected.
1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it.
2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long.
3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel.
4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India.
5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….getting…… 1…………………
2……………………….3……………………….4...........................................................5……………….. .
PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. Write your answers in the
Although all Americans do not (1) ....... the same way, their speech has enough in common that
American English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English
and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ........ from British
English during its colonial beginnings and (4) ........ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it (5)
…….other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of
American culture - its literature, (6) ........pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world.
All speakers of English (7)........ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American
English (8) ......... from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its
pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) ........ Words or phrases of American (10) ....... and those
used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms.
1. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell
2. A. alteration B. change C. variety D. variation
3. A. diverge B. divert C. digress D. depress
4. A. enquired B. inquired C. required D. acquired
5. A. affluence B. fluency C. influences D. nuances
6. A. motion B. moving C. movement D. removing
7. A. have B. bear C. tear D. share
8. A. differentiates B. differs C. changes D. alters
9. A. constructions B. building C. points D. syntax
10. A. birth B. source C. origin D. tradition

YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……
………….. .
PART 6: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces bellow.
(2ms)
Is Photography Dead?
For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art. It was simply a skill and it was
criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as
a unique and very important (1)........of art.
The photograph's claim to be an objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the
important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (2) ......threat. The threat has
suddenly become all the more serious as more and more photographers are (3)....... to the new technology
which computers offer. Moreover, a (n) (4) ........ number of colleges have now begun to offer (5) ....... in
computer imaging. All these developments (6)........ a disturbing question. Is photography, as we know
(7).......dead?
In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will
continue to play a (8) ........role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)........ to be realistic, modern
photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) .........about ourselves and the world in which we
live.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……
………….. .
PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the
Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in
Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico
before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a
seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and
attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating
in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not
without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published
several collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932),
Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959)
A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he
spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers.
Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the
artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black
produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans.
1. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem
Renaissance
C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers
2 .Where was Langston Hughes born?
A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina
3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"?
A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors
4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer?
A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights
Movement
5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia?
A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier C. A literary fellowship D. A college study
program
6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following?
A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers
7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life?
A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers

C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem
8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage?
A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative
9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage?
A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying
10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT:
A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……
………….. .
PART 8: Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase.
Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
1. The car can't have broken down. I........................serviced last week.
2. If I..........................situation, I certainly wouldn't have had the courage to do what you did.
3. Although he had a difficult time during the war, it............................harm.
4. It's no..........................the cold and wet, you'll just have to put up with it.
5. I won't have .............................. their cars in the street outside the entrance to my house!
6. In times of hardship we have to learn to do.................................some basic necessities.
7. I'm................................death of spiders!
8. I heard the thunder...............................in the distance.
9. He's been...................................weather for ages and still isn't back at work.
10. We made the uniforms ourselves as we couldn't ………………..made.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……
…………..
II. WRITING:
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
sentence printed before it. (2ms) EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the
man said to his daughter.
€ The man toldhis daughter (that) theywould beverydisappointed ifshedidnotcome.
1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
€ Tom congratulated ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us
€ The lifeguard advised ……………………………………………………………………………
3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently.
€ There …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day.
€ It was not …………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
€ Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………….
PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms)
1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………
2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute)
€ …………………………………………………………………………….
3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………..
4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets)
€ ……………………………………………………………………………..
PART 3: Write an essay about 200 words on the following topic:
What measures do you take in order to reduce air and water pollution in your city? (3ms)

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B. PHONETICS (5 points). Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
16. A. community B. developing C. conditioner D. interested
17. A. continue B. importance C. different D. directed
18. A. medicines B. opposite C. pollution D. capable
19. A. preservation B. inspiration C. disposable D. popularity
20. A. exhausted B. atmosphere C. suspect D. computer
C. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points).
21. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?”
Mary: “ ”
A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you.
C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one. D. Neither. I’m going to lease one.
22. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!”
Mr John: “ ”
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so.
23. You have never been to Italy, ?
A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you
24. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their .
A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality
25. “How is it going?” - “ ”
A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t grumble
26. a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth.
A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is
27. , you need to achieve a score of 60% or more.
A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test
C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test
28. As a famous person many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly.
A. whose B. whom C. which D. when
29. The brochure says that the hotel has a great of the sea.
A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view
30. Our new coach is popular the whole team.
A. with B. to C. by D. for
31. As soon as you that, I’d like you to go to bed.
A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done
32. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on Prime Minister.
A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been
33. In 1870, , John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
34. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time .
A. going B. making C. doing D. being
35. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”. -“ ”
A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
36. We found it (thrill) to your wonderful news.
37. He left the room without any (explain).
38. He didn’t feel happy because he worked (success).
39. Many people expressed (disagree) with the whole idea.
40. There was a (wide) dissatisfaction with the government’s policies.
41. Her health has (bad) considerably since we last saw her.

42. A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines against cancer, AIDS, heart diseases and other
(sick).
43. He was (information) of the consequences in advance.
44. I was kept (wake) last night by the noise from a party in the flat above.
45. This road is so bad that it needs (surface).
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points).
46. Last week unless my mother had had enough money, she would have bought that toy for me.
A B C D
47. It often takes me about fifteen minutes to go to work from here by foot.
A B C D
48. Those people say that it is such polluted air that they can’t breath, don’t they?
A B C D
49. It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that.
A B C D
50. Dr. Roberts, the first woman to be elected president of the university, is intelligent, capable and
A B
awareness of the problem to be solved.
C D
D. READING
I. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable
for each blank. There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them. (5 points).
A. terrible B. size C. hope
D. wrong E. loose F. problem G. want
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people (51) to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look
exactly like everybody else. Not all clothes are suitable for work or school, perhaps because they are not
formal enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the (52) size, and find that your trousers
are too tight, especially if you are a little bit overweight. Very (53) clothes make you feel slim, but
when they have shrunk in the washing machine, then you have the same (54) ! If you buy light cotton clothes,
then they might not be warm enough for winter. If your shoes are not tight, and if you aren’t dressed for the
cold, you might look good, but feel (55) !
II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
(10 points)
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (56) as 1958
about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The number of public school
libraries increased dramatically (57) the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965, ( 58) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs
and facilities, including their libraries. (59) , many educators claim that since the legislation was
passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (60) of new library
technologies such as computer databases and Internet access.
Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (61) -
on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses. Therefore, the
libraries of the public schools tend to reflect the (62) capabilities of the communities in which they are
located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (63) abundant resources,
spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (64) , 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 (65) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
56. A. freshly B. recently C. frequently D. newly
57. A. though B. with C. during D. when
58. A. that B. who C. which D. this
59. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Otherwise
60. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum
61. A. go B. come C. rely D. stay
62. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial

63. A. for B. with C. on D. by
64. A. country B. converse C. contrast D. conflict
65. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D(10 points).
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying,
smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh
milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas
Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail
Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became
more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880,
however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate.
Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets.
Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more
produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and
to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and
western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of
the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of
producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two
thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most
homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were
heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could
take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
A. Causes of food spoilage
B. Commercial production of ice
C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to
A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather
C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring
68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were
A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities
C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet.
69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use
A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920
70. The word” them” in line 13 refers to
A. refrigerator cars B.growers C. perishables D. distances.
71. The word” fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to
A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. mechanical device
72.The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice
A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer
C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule
73. The word “ Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because
74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage
75. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners
E. Writing

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences
printed before. (5 points)
76. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
- Since.............................................................................................................................
77. She was not only bad-tempered but also very lazy.
- As well ........................................................................................................................
78. “ Nothing will persuade me to apply for that kind of job.” She said.
_ She flatly.......................................................................................................................
79. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
- This school isn’t.............................................................................................................
80. You must leave now, or you’ll miss the bus.
- You’ll miss......................................................................................................................
II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a letter. (10 points)
Dear Sir or Madam.
81. I/ write/ complain/ hair drier/ buy/ your shop/ last Saturday/ and/ treatment/ I receive/ when/ I try/ return/ a
few days later.
nd
82.I buy/ hair drier/ Wednesday, November 22 .
83. first time/ try/ use/ handle become/ extremely hot/ and within a few minutes/ part/ plastic casing/ begin/
melt.
84. I turn/ off/ immediately/ return/ with/ receipt/ your shop/ Saturday.
85. I explain/ situation/ one/ assistants/ ask/ money back/ but / be told/ speak/ you.
86. Unfortunately you/ not available/ that day/ I/ write instead.
87. I enclose/ hair drier/ copy of/ original receipt.
88. Please send/ full fund/ soon/ possible.
Yours faithfully,
III. Write a paragraph of about 120 words on the following topic: ( 10 points)
What club do you want to be founded in your school? Why?
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Part I: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.
1. Our holiday was by the weather.
A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted
2. The charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high.
A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum
3. He his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car
A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned
4. The child was by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street.
A. knocked out B. run across C. run out D. knocked down
5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time and visited all the important museums and
buildings.
A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring
6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must well in advance.
A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy
7. His sister was full of for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car.
A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy
8. He asked if we would to share the room.
A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve
9. I wondered whether you would like to to the theater tomorrow.
A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out
10. I would like to say how pleased I am to be here.
A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First
11. The independent arbitrator managed to the confrontation between the union and the
employers.

A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse
12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was that I would be attacked.
A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified
13. His illness made him of concentration.
A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless
14. Has the committee a decision yet?
A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted
15. I am a bit hungry. I think something to eat.
A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having
16. What do you plan to do when you your course at college?
A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. is going to
finish
17. Where ? Which hairdresser did you go to?
A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair C. did you have cut your hair D. did you
have your hair cut
18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather with us’.
A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came
19. I saying what I think.
A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when
20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I just in time.
A. could stop B. could have stopped C. managed to stop D. must be able to
stop
Part II: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms
in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.
Part III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blanks.
Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a (1.thunder)….. Not
one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (2.rain)……. So when Jack suggested we should go to a
museum, we all agreed immediately. As we had been (3. shop)………all morning we were now feeling very
tired, it would be a (4. pleasant)………...to sit down. We took a bus and arrived just as large shops of rain were
beginning to fall.
The museum was quite (5.desert)……and very peaceful. We sat down in the main hall and listened to the rain
(6. beat)…….against the windows.
Suddenly, there was a great (7. disturb)……..at the (8. enter)……… a large party of schoolboys were (9. lead)
………in by a teacher. The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to punish them, but they
did not pay the (10.slight)……. attention.
Section B: Reading
Part I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. Fill each numbered
blank with one suitable word from the list given below.
The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists (1)………… about
250 species of fish as sharks. These fish live in oceans (2)………..the world, but they are most common in
warm seas.
Sharks (3)………….greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark, may grow 60 feet
long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice (4)…………….much as an African elephant. The
smallest shark may (5)…………..only 4 inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some kinds of sharks live in
the depths of the ocean, but (6)……………are found near the surface. Some species live in coastal waters, but
others (7)……………far out at sea. A few species can even live in (8)…………..water.
All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters). Most of them eat (9)…………fish, including other sharks. A shark’s
only natural enemy is a large shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh. They
also (10)………………..on dead or dying animals.
1. A. classify B. divide C. organize D. arrange
2. A. all B. through C. throughout D. over
3. A. grow B. rise C. evolve D. vary
4. A. as B. so C. very D. exactly
5. A. stretch B. measure C. develop D. expand
6. A. some others B. others C. different kinds D. some sharks
7. A. dwell B. exist C. emigrate D. migrate
8. A. fresh B. sweet C. light D. clear
9. A. uncooked B. live C. lively D. alive
10. A. eat B. swallow C. exist D. feed
Part II: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks.
Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen
vitamins have been (1)…………
A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness. In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also (2)
…………to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to (3)…………from scurvy that is a disease
resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes. Sailors suffer
from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables (4)…………vitamin C which
is necessary for good (5)…………
Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these vitamins will lead to
different (6)…………For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beri-beri, a disease
that causes heart problems and mental (7)…………A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while
deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system. Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The
(8)…………that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these
illnesses by giving them doses of the (9)……...vitamins.
Today, vitamins are (10)…………in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy.
Part III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer among A,
B, C or D.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant
language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having
incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the
1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales,
Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the
globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. That small
enslaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these
communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking,
and diplomacy.
Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two
thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising,
media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are 700 million English users in the world,
and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users of any
language in the world.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The number of nonnative users of English.
B. The French influence on the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an internatonal language.
D. The use of English for science and tecnology.
2. English began to be used beyond England approximately.............................
A. in 1066 B. around 1350
C. before 1600 D. after 1600
3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT
.....................................
A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion
C. missionaries. D. colonization
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English.
B. Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English.
C. English is the only language used in technology, and advertising.
D. International airports and air controllers use mostly English.
5. According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today?
A. A quarter million B. Half a million
C. 350 million D. 700 million.
Part IV: Read the passage then choose the best sentences A-K to fill in each gap. There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use:
BITTER WATER HITS THE BIG TIME
Chocolate, which has its origins in South America, is now part of a multi-million pound worldwide
business.
At Easter, British people spend over $230 million on chocolate. A massive eight per cent of all
chocolate is bought at this time.
(1) . Although the large scale industrial production of chocolate began in the last century, the
cacao plant was first cultivated by the Aztec, Toltec and Mayan civilizations of Central America over three
thousand years ago.
The cacao tree is an evergreen, tropical plant which is found in Africa, South and Central America, the
West Indies and South East Asia. The fruit of this tree is melon-sized and contains 20-40 seeds. (2) . In
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English – speaking countries, they are called cocoa beans. This is a misspelling from the 17 century when
they were also called cacoa and cocao beans.
The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money. (3) . This is from the world in the Aztec language,
Nahuatl, meaning “bitter water”. (4) . The Spanish found the drink more palatable mixed with cinnamon
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and sugar, but the recipe did not spread to the rest of Europe for another century. In the late 17 century,
chocolate houses were set up in Europe’s capital cities, where people gathered to drink chocolate.
(5) . But in 1826, CJ van Houten of the Netherlands invented chocolate powder. (6) .
The age of the chocolate bar as we know it began in 1847 when a Bristol company, Fry and Sons,
combined cocoa butter with pure chocolate liquor and sugar to produce a solid block that you could eat.
(7) .
At the turn of the century, the British chocolate market was dominated by French companies. In 1879
the English company Cadbury even named their Birmingham factory Bournville (ville is the French word for
town) in the hope that a little glamour would rub off. But then came Cadbury’s famous Dairy Milk bar which
began life as a Dairymaid in 1905. (8) .
It seems that, for the time being at least, chocolate intake in Britain has established at about four bars
each week. (9) . The latest market trick is the so-called “extended line”. This is when the humble chocolate
bar becomes an ice cream, a soft drink or a dessert, to tempt chocoholics who have grown tired of
conventional snacks.
At the other end of the production process, cacao farmers are still feeling the effects of a crash in
cocoa bean prices at the end of 1980s. (10) . Perhaps you could spare a thought for them as you munch
your next chocolate bars.
A. This was made by extracting most of the cocoa butter from the crushed beans.

B. A Swiss company then introduced milk solids to the process which gave us milk chocolate.
C. They also used them to make a drink called xocoatl.
D. Until the last century, the chocolate drink was made from solid blocks of chocolate which had to be
melted down in hot water.
E. When dried they become cacao beans, which can be used to make chocolate.
F. Clever advertising which associated it with the healthy qualities of milk from the English countryside
quickly established the bar as a rival to the more decadent French brands.
G. British manufacturers include up to 5 per cent vegetable fat in their chocolate, something forbidden
elsewhere.
H. As most cacao farmers operate on a very small scale, many were forced out of business.
I. This has forced manufacturers to look for new ways to attract customers.
J. In Aztec times the chocolate drink was flavored with spices and used on ceremonial occasions and for
welcoming visitors.
K. Only at Christmas do people eat more of the cocoa-based foodstuffs.
Section C: Writing
Part I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they have a similar meaning with the first one.
1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said
She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. .........
2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man............................................... .................................................. ...................
3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.
At the foot .................................................. .................................................. .....................
4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club .
Were you .................................................. .................................................. ......................
5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him.
It is .................................................. .................................................. .................................
6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself.
He................................................ .................................................. ........................................
7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer.
He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ......................
8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success .
Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................
9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time.
It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. ....................
10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too.
Not only .................................................. .................................................. .............................
Part II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one , using the word in capital
letters which must not be altered in any way :
1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.(halved)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part III: Write a composition (300 words) about the following topic:

How do movies and television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to
support your answer.
ÁP ÁN VÀ H NG D N CH M K THI H C SINH GI I
N M H C 2013- 2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh- l p 12
Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (40 i m)

Part I (1x 20= 20 i m)
Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A C A D A A B A C D
Câu 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D D C B A A D D B C
Part II (1 x 10 = 10 i m)
Part III (1 x 10 = 10 i m)
1. thunderstorm
2. raincoat
3. shopping
4. pleasure
5. deserted
6. beating
7. disturbance
8. entrance
9. led
10. slightest
Section B: Reading (35 i m)
Part I ( 1x 10 = 10 i m)
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D
Part II (1x 10 = 10 i m)
1.discovered 2. lead 3. suffer 4. contain 5. health
6. diseases 7. disorders 8. knowledge 9. necessary 10. available

Part III (1x 5= 5 i m)
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C `5. C
Part IV (1x 10= 10 i m)
1.K 2.E 3.C 4.J 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.F 9.I 10H
Section C: Writing (25 i m)

Part I (1x 10 = 10 i m)
1. She reminded him to phone the police.
2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car
3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church
4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club.
5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him.
6. He can’t have done it by himself.
7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer.
8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person.
9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time.
10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly.
Part II (1x 5= 5 i m)
1. You should take the price into consi…..
2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars……..
3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years.
4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a…….
5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted……..
Part III (10 i m) – Giám kh o t cho i m, yêu c u:

- Thí sinh ph i xác nh c nh h ng c a phim và truy n hình i v i cách ng x c a con ng i,
c v m t tích c c l n tiêu c c
- Nêu c 2- 3 ý nh cho m i ý l n
- V n vi t trôi ch y, di n t gãy g n (dùng c u trúc n gi n nh ng di n t rõ ý)
- Sai không quá 5 l i nh (v t v ng, ng pháp, dùng t …..) thì không tr i m

N M H C 2012 - 2013
chính th c
Ngày th¸ng n¨m sinh: ..............................................................................................................


1: 2:
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C hØ dÉn:
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S GD& T ---- K THI CH N HSG L P 12 - THPT N M H C
———————— 2012 - 2013
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A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor
A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make
12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in thehall, they much longer.
1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100
years. A B C D
A B C D
3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short
stories. A B C
D
A B C D
5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular.
A B C D
1. He is unhappy because of his . (deaf)
2. The of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain)
3. He has made a great to the development of the country. (contribute)
4. We will hire new staff when the arises. (necessary)
5. His repeated from school is unacceptable. (absent)
6. The teacher’s words are a great to him. (encourage)
7. They are very of one another. (support)
8. Her interests are very . (diversity)
9. I can’t stand his . (rude)
10. The holiday was beyond all . (expect)
PART C: READING
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts)
Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully
go on to university (1) ? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) training course?".
The decision is yours, but it may be (3) remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)
haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you
decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6) training. Getting qualifications will (7) you to get on
more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8) you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study
when you are older is (9) possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10) p ractical

work experience.

II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage
below. (10 pts)
If you (1) to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)
'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3) an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing
movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4) world a
library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5) by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others
to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6) turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7) a book has been 'caught',
the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID
number written on the label. That (8) , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep track of its
progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9) range of locations
including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place
(10) is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology
book in a museum.
To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works
of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince
Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position,
she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a
teacher.
Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the
books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the
heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many
events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne books.
In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books.
However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels
have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical
play have been based on her tales, and today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to . A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional
character Anne.
B. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books.
A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918
A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain.
C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died.
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on
your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom.  Tom advised Paul
2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time.  In spite of
3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009.  I haven’t
4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning.  They had
5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region.  If
II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not
change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) 

2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) 
3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) 
4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies) 
5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) 
 THE END 
S GD& T V NHPHÚC
K THI CH N HSG L P 1…. - THPT N M H C 201… - 201…
————————
( LUY N 09)
————————————
PART B: VOCABULARY AND
GRAMMAR
A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor
A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make
12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in thehall, they much longer.
1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100
years. A B C D
A B C D
3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short
stories. A B C
D
A B C D
5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular.
A B C D
1. He is unhappy because of his deafness . (deaf)
2. The drainage of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain)
3. He has made a great contribution to the development of the country. (contribute)
4. We will hire new staff when the necessity arises. (necessary)
5. His repeated absence from school is unacceptable. (absent)
6. The teacher’s words are a great encouragement to him. (encourage)
7. They are very supportive of one another. (support)
8. Her interests are very diverse . (diversity)
9. I can’t stand his rudeness . (rude)
10. The holiday was beyond all expectations . (expect)
PART C: READING
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts)
Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go

on to university (1)_later ? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) _a_ training course?".

The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_ worth _ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)_who
haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5) skills_ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you
decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6)_for_ training. Getting qualifications will (7)_help_ you to get on
more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)_while _ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to
study when you are older is (9)_ another possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as
(10)_getting_ practical work experience.
II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage
below. (10 pts)
If you (1) to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)
'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3) an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing
movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4) world a
library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5) by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others
to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6) turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7) a book has been 'caught',
the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID
number written on the label. That (8) , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep track of its
progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9) range of locations
including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place
(10) is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology
book in a museum.
To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works
of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince
Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position,
she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a
teacher.
Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the
books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the
heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many
events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne books.
In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books.
However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels
have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical
play have been based on her tales, and today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to . A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional
character Anne.
B. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books.
A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918
A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain.
C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died.
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on
your answer sheet. (10 pts)

1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said
Tom.  Tom advised Paul not to lend her any moremoney.
2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time.  In spite of the bad traffic/the fact that the traffic was bad, Peter arrived
on time.
3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009.  I haven’t seen Mary since 2009.
4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning.  They had the plumber repair the leak thismorning
5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region.  If the storm hadn’t swept through theregion, they
wouldn’t have had a bad crop
II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not
change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. It's possible that someone stole your purse
when we were in the restaurant. (might)  Someone might have stolen your purse
/ Your purse might have been stolen when we were in the restaurant
2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied)  Bob denied taking/ having taken Sue’s calculator.
3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed)  They blamed the fire on an electrical failure/ an
electrical failure for the fire.
4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies) She made/offered her apologies to the host and
left early.
5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose)  Peter was the first person whose advice I asked for.

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A. PHONETICS
B. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR
sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet. (15 pts)
1. Please favour.
4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very
education.
5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “ ., everyone comes in at eight and leaves
at five.”
12. The first plant-like organisms probably in the sea, perhaps three billion years
ago. A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living
13. These tennis courts don't very often. Not many people want
to play. A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use
underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your
answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts)
1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of
horses. A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground areroots.
A B C D
C. READING
Fish live almost (1) They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming
(2) in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3) rivers. Some fish make long
journeys (4) the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) . Most
fish can’t (6) water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds.
Fish have enormous importance (7) man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen
catch them for sports, and many people (8) them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of
nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9) for plants and animals. Fish thus help
keep in (10 ) the total number of plants and animals on the earth.
often difficult to (4) whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether
they are feeling run down, they are (5) certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to
say no. So, how do you (6) if it's the cold that is making them (7) run down or the fact that they
are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to
this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold.
(8) of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold
virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers
looked for a (9) between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that
the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why
stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10) the link has been found, researchers
might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease.
apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people,
along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to
make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later
Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The
people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made
excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has
always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their
fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their
religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less –

settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and
Ute wandered the dry and mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They
gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of
today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters
called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the
lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the
grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called
the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the
covering of their tents and tips.
E. WRITING
1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.
I wasn’t early .
2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented
3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning.
There is .
4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she
wanted. “Which ?”
5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
This is the first .
Your chance
7. He tried very hard to give up smoking.
He made great .
8. An aerial is not required with this radio.
You don’t
9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
The sooner .
10. The wedding was held despite the rain.
The wedding took
THE END

———————— ( LUY N 06)
————————————
B. PHONETICS
sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet. (15 pts)
1. Please favour.
4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very
education.
5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “ ., everyone comes in at eight and leaves
at five.”
underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your
answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts)
1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of
horses. A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground areroots.
A B C D
D. READING
Fish live almost (1) _ everywhere _ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the
steaming (2)_waters_ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_ underground
rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) _across_ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand
on the ocean (5) _bottom . Most fish can’t (6)_ leave water; yet some survive for months in dried-up
riverbeds.
Fish have enormous importance (7)_to_ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen
catch them for sports, and many people (8)_keep_ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of
nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)_ food for plants and animals. Fish thus help
keep in (10 ) balance the total number of plants and animals on the earth.
often difficult to (4) whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether
they are feeling run down, they are (5) certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to
say no. So, how do you (6) if it's the cold that is making them (7) run down or the fact that they
are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to
this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold.
(8) of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold
virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers
looked for a (9) between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that
the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why
stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (10) the link has been found, researchers
might be able to investigate further. They may even find different ways of combating disease.
apartment houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people,
along with storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to
make construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later
Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The
people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made
excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has

always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their
fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their
religion. They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less –
settled groups was simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and
Ute wandered the dry and mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They
gathered seeds and hunted small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of
today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters
called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the
lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the
grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called
the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the
covering of their tents and tips.
E. WRITING
1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. I wasn’t early enough to see her.
2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. The fog prevented us from driving
3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. There is an eight o’ clock train every morning
“Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her.
5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food
Your chance of success depends on your working hard.
7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. He made great effort to give up smoking.
8. An aerial is not required with this radio. You don’t need to use an aerial with the radio.
9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel
10. The wedding was held despite the rain. The wedding took place despite /(in spite of) the rain
THE END

S GD & T NGH AN K THI CH N H C SINH GI I T NH L P 12
THPT N M H C 2012 – 2013
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S GD & T NGH AN K THI CH N H C SINH GI I T NH L P 12
THPT N M H C 2012 – 2013
chính th c
Môn thi: TI NG ANH 12 THPT - B NG A
B ng s :…………………………………..
Giám kh o 1: ………………………………………
B ng ch :………………..……………….
Giám kh o 2: ………………………………………
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Find the word with the stress on the SECOND syllable.
6. A. comparable B. company C. comparative D. compass
7. A. committee B. refugee C. employee D. absentee
8. A. coherent B. permanent C. continent D. sentiment
9. A. fountain B. predict C. population D. colorful
10. A. unconcerned B. tropical C. represent D. conspicuous
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
11.She was to discover that she had won the first prize.
A. excited B. lucky C. astonished D. nervous
12. a minute! I can’t find my keys.
A. Keep on B. Hold on C. Go on D. Carry on
13. I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL short.
A. of B. in C. on D. for
14. She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally only with
colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club.
A. supposes B. socializes C. attends D. discusses
15. A good way of _ food is keeping it in a fridge.
A. enduring B. extending C. prolonging D. preserving
16. Our seats were far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly.
A. very B. too C. enough D. so
17. It is very easy for the undereducated to be by slick-talking salesmen.
A. put aside B. put up C. taken in D. taken away
18. The of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the children.
A. break-down B. break-in C. break-up D. break-out
19. I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were. They were a real .
A. discount B. sale C. bargain D. offer
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20. Never off until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. set B. put C. do D. turn
21. I have got a headache.
A. spitting B. raving C. splitting D. burning
22. For a while I was at a to know what to say.
A. blank B. loss C. pain D. crisis
23. I don’t think this fashion will .
A. catch on B. catch up C. catch out D. catch over
24. We need guaranteed financial before we can even start the design work.
A. agreement B. backing C. analysis D. plans
25. The telephone rang and interrupted my _ of thought.
A. train B. chain C. series D. circle
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
II. Read the following passage. There is ONE mistake in each of the numbered lines. Find and
correct it.
The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this includes
26 independent schools as well as those are run by the Government. All qualifications are awarded
27 by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), so
that the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.
28 At manyindependent schools in England, you will encourage to take part in extracurricular
activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded
music exams
29 offering by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College. The exam
grades
30 gained from these are wide accepted toward universityentryrequirements.

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27 30
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III. Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets.
31. The judges were especially impressed by the (IMAGINE) use of light and shade in the
painting.
32. Slavery is the opposite of (FREE) .
33. The athlete (AMBITION) decided to aim for three gold medals.
34. The villages in the mountains are quite (ACCESS) during winter.
35. In critical situations, they often lose because they play so (PROFESSION) .
31. 34.
32. 35.
33.
SECTION C – READING
WHY SEAT BELTS ARE NECESSARY

More than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers are killed or seriously injured each year. The
impact on you of an accident can be very serious. At a speed of only 30 miles per hour it is the same
as falling from a third - floor window. Wearing a seat belt saves lives; it reduces your chance of
death or serious injury by more than half.

Who has to wear a seat belt?
Drivers or front seat passengers in most vehicles. If you are 14 or over it will be your
responsibility to wear the belt. If you do not, you could be fined up to £50. It will not be up to the
driver to make sure you wear your belt. But it will be the driver’s responsibility to make sure that
children under 14 do not ride in the front unless they are wearing a seat belt of some kind.
A very few vehicles have a middle front seat between the front passenger seat and the driver’s
seat, for example a bench seat. Your vehicle may be one of them. If just one passenger sits in front,
he must wear a seat belt. But if two passengers sit in front, the person sitting in the middle will not
have to wear a belt.
When you do not have to wear a seat belt

You do not have to wear a seat belt in certain circumstances, such as if you are reversing your
vehicle, if you are making a local delivery or collection using a vehicle constructed or adapted for
that purpose, or if you have a valid medical certificate which excuses you from wearing it. Make
sure these circumstances apply to you before you decide not to wear your seat belt. Remember you
may be taken to court for not doing so, and you may be fined if you cannot prove to the court that
you have been excused from wearing it.
Medical exemptions
Certain people ought not to wear a seat belt because of their health. It may be more risky for
them to wear a belt than to be in a road accident without one. But they will not have to wear a belt if
they get a valid medical certificate from a doctor. If you think this applies to you, go and talk to a
doctor as soon as possible. The doctor may reassure you that you can wear a seat belt. Or he may
have to examine you before he can decide whether or not to give you a certificate. When you go and
see him you should ask him at the start how much this would cost. Keep the certificate. If the police
ask you why you are not wearing a seat belt, you should show them the certificate. If you cannot
show it to them on the spot, you should take the certificate to a police station of your choice within
five days.
36. This text is taken from .

A. a medical magazine B. a police report on safety
C. a legal document D. a government information leaflet
37. Wearing a seat belt in a vehicle .
A. reduces the risk of death and injury to drivers and passengers
B. reduces road accidents by more than half
C. saves lives only at a speed of 30 miles per hour
D. saves the lives of more than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers
38. It is the driver’s responsibility to .
A. make the front seat passenger wear a seat belt
B. stop children riding in the front seat
C. wear a seat belt on all occasions
D. make children under 14 wear a seat belt in the front
39. According to the text, which of the following people does not have to wear a seat belt?
A. Someone who is picking up the children from the local school.
B. Someone who is backing into a parking space.
C. Someone who is delivering invitations to a party.
D. Someone who is under 14.
40. If you are excused from wearing a seat belt on medical grounds, .
A. you must take the certificate to the police station within five days
B. the doctor will give you a certificate
C. you must show the certificate to the police on the spot
D. the doctor will have to examine you
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

MUSIC - A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures. Some scientists believe that music
came before speech and (41) ______ as a development of mating calls. In fact, there is one
theory that the (42) languages were chanted or sung, rather than spoken. Indeed, in some
cultures, music is a form of (43) history. The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use
music as a means to (44) on stories of the land and spirits to the next generation.
New evidence suggests that music does not just (45) the feel - good factor but it is also
good for the brain. A study of intellectually (46) children showed that they could recall
more information after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story.
Researchers also report that people (47) better on a standard intelligence test
after listening to Mozart. The so-called “Mozart effect” has also been (48) by
findings that rats brought up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or
passages, (49) ______ as a maze. Overall, it seems that in most instances people who suffer
from any form of mental (50) benefit from listening to music.
41. A. was B. swelled C. arose D. reacted

42. A. earliest B. newest C. easiest D. simplest
43. A. enjoying B. making C. recording D. stating
44. A. move B. pass C. hand D. happen
45. A. convince B. satisfy C. please D. prefer
46. A. disabled B. inactive C. incapable D. disordered
47. A. examine B. prepare C. achieve D. score
48. A. supported B. given C. marked D. remembered
49. A. called B. heard C. regarded D. known
50. A. badness B. hurt C. illness D. pain
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
III. Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word.
FRUITIBIX
Do you want to be slim?
Do you worry about your family’s health?
Then you should try Fruitibix, the new (51) _ fruit and nut biscuit. Fruitibix
(52) wonderful, but it contains less sugar than most other biscuits. Each biscuit
contains dried fruit and nuts, (53) apples, coconut and bananas. Sometimes you
(54) ______ like eating something between meals. Now, instead of (55) a chocolate
bar, bite into a Fruitibix. It will keep you healthy.
At lunchtime, instead of chips or hamburgers, have a Fruitibix. It contains all the essential
foods for a balanced (56) . And if you are in a (57) , and don’t have time for a proper
meal, Fruitibix will give you the (58) to keep on going.
So whenever your children ask for (59) sweet, give them Fruitibix instead of cakes or
chocolate. They will love the taste and it won’t (60) their teeth. Discover Fruitibix. It’s on
your supermarket shelves now!
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

SECTION D – WRITING
61. I can't believe this is the best hotel in the city!

There must ..............................................................................................................................
62. Your scheme is brilliant, but I do not think it will work.
Brilliant ..................................................................................................................................
63. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
At ............................................................................................................................................
64. We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not.
Regardless ...............................................................................................................................
65. Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability to communicate.
Basically, the ..........................................................................................................................
the form of these words.
66. If you are in London by any chance, come and see me. (HAPPEN)
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67. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)
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68. I didn’t agree with the idea. (FAVOR)
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69. He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really. (AS)
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70. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (MEANS)
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Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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N M H C 2012 – 2013
d phòng
Môn thi: TI NG ANH L P 12 THPT - B NG A
Ngày th¸ng n¨m sinh: ..............................................................................................................

Hä vµ tªn, ch÷ ký gi¸m thÞ 1: Hä vµ tªn, ch÷ ký gi¸m thÞ 2:

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ChØ dÉn:
2. ThÝsinhlµmbµitrùctiÕpvµo®Òthi(ghic©utr¶ lêivµoçc «®−îc®¸nhsèphÝad−íi®Òcña
mçi phÇn).
4. NÕu thÝ sinh lµm sai, dïng th−íc g¹ch, kh«ng dïng bót tÈy mµu tr¾ng. ThÝ sinh chØ
6. ThÝsinhkh«ng®−îcsödôngbÊt cø tµiliÖunµokÓc¶ tõ®iÓn.
S GD & T NGH AN K THI CH N H C SINH GI I C P T NH L P 12
N M H C 2012 – 2013
d phòng
Môn thi: TI NG ANH L P 12 THPT - B NG A
B ng s :…………………………………..
Giám kh o 1: ………………………………………
B ng ch :………………..……………….
Giám kh o 2: ………………………………………
I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. surprise B. promise C. devise D. realise
2. A. health B. heal C. stealth D. dealt
3. A. hopeful B. postal C. local D. opposite
5. A. southern B. account C. south D. amount
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each
question
6. A. epoch B. equivalent C. epic D. episode
7. A. argument B. architect C. artistic D. arduous
8. A. delinquent B. subsequent C. frequently D. consequent
9. A. victorious B. scandalous C. vigorous D. dangerous
10. A. support B. bilingual C. colleague D. evaluate
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

11.What Marilyn did at the party was certainly bad taste.
A. of B. about C. in D. under
12. Your room is messy. Please as much junk as possible and clean it up.
A. get rid of B. make clean of C. drop a line D. stop over
13. Sorry, but that book is . We’ll get some copies from the publisher next Monday.
A. out of print B. out of order C. off shelf D. out of stock
14. We gas, so we have to wait until a car passes by.
A. gave out on B. ran out of C. walked out on D. disposed of
15. Politicians should never lose of the needs of the people they represent.
A. view B. sight C. regard D. prospect
16. The move to a different environment had brought about a significant in Mary’s state of mind.
A. impact B. effect C. influence D. chance
17. She regretted having been so unkind.
A. bitterly B. severely C. fully D. awfully
18. The color of the handle does not so long as it is the right size.
A. worry B. affect C. matter D. concern
19. In some countries environmental organizations have been _ to inform people and gain
their support.
A. put up B. made up C. carried out D. set up
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20. This clock on two small batteries.
A. goes B. works C. runs D. moves.
21. Jenny, everyone admires him for fine sense of humor.
A. Except for B. Apart C. Except D. Unless
22. After police found drugs there, the disco was
A. closed down B. banned C. ignored D. abolished
23. The insured man was taken to hospital and for international injures.
A. cured B. healed C. operated D. treated.
24. According to the of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend
to leave.
25. Picasso was a _ cubist painter.
A. artistic B. celebrated C. colorful D. knowledgeable.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
II. There are 8 mistakes in the following passage. Find and correct them.
PREPARING A DINNER PARTY
Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new
26 friends and give other the chance to get to know each other better.
27 It needs plan, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of
28 women and men. Don’t invite couples because of they aren’t so much fun.
29 When you know that can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who
are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious reasons.
30 Then plan their menu. Included a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus
lots of people’s favorite drinks.
The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure you buy more than enough of everything,
31 but that someone can help you carry it!
On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas,
32 such they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your
33 guests and have a good time – you’ve earned them!

26 30
27 31
28 32
29 33
III. Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets.

34. How are you getting on with your
(CORRESPOND) course in Russia?
35. What time do you (USE) start work?
36. There was ice on the pavement, which made it very difficult to walk as it was so (SLIP) .
37. I could never be a teacher. I am far too (PATIENT) .
38. I don’t know what the matter with Tommy is lately. His (BEHAVE) seem to be getting
worse and worse.
39. It is becoming (INCREASE) difficult to find a job nowadays.
40. Why money can’t exactly buy you (HAPPY) at least it helps you suffer in comfort.
34. 38.
35. 39.
36. 40.
37.

SECTION C – READING
hieroglyphics dating to 3100 B.C, was written in three languages: hieroglyphics (picture writing),
face indicated the direction for reading them.

A. celebrating a naval victory B. looking for the Rosetta Stone
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always, to be successful?
Having someone around who always (46) ______ the worst isn’t really a lot of we all know
someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, it looks (47) ______ rain. But if you
catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to do something (48) it.
You can change your view of life, (49) ______ to psychologists. It only take a little
effort, and you’ll find life more rewarding as a (50) . Optimism, they say, is partly about
self-respect and confidence but it’s also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to
(51) . Optimists are more (52) to start new projects and are generally more prepared
to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (53) to the world.
Some people are brought up to (54) too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people
when anything wrong. Most optimists, on the (55) hand, have been brought up not to failure
as the end of the world – They just with their lives.

46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

The interview is one of the most important parts in the job search process. When an employer
invites you to an (56) , he/she is indicating an interest in yourself. The interview gives
both of you the opportunity to exchange enough information to determine if you are a good "fit"
for each (57) . Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You
should (58) the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and
discuss the ways you can meet (59) needs. In many cases, you will interview at least, twice
before being employed for a position. Once in a brief screening interview and at (60) once
again in a more serious meeting when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers.
A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose. Your goal is (61) show the
employer that you have the skills, background, and ability to do the job and that you can
successfully fit into the organization. The interview is also your (62) to gather information
about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work
environment (63) right for you. Most employers do (64) _ hire people based on
certificates or diplomas alone. Personality, confidence, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent
interpersonal and communication skills count heavily (65) the selection process.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
I.Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
66. I’m having a number of troubles now because I lost my passport last week.
If I .................................................................................................................................................
67. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her.
Hardly ..........................................................................................................................................
68. “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John.
The team leader criticized ...........................................................................................................
69. I only made that terrible mistake because I was thinking.
If I ...............................................................................................................................................
70. When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall.
The police caught ........................................................................................................................
71. What a surprise to see you here! (FANCY)
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72. John’s behavior at the party annoyed me (WAY)
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73. The plane will leave on time no matter whether the weather is good or bad ( REGARDLESS)
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74. The old lady will discuss the matter only with her son (APART)
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75. John was shocked to hear that he had failed his driving test. (CAME)
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(15 pts)
impossible
beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) 1. ABLE
him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE
apparently (2) surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT
imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) , resembling a still life 4. ART
painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) , it was a real world, perhaps not very different 5. ACHIEVE
from our own. This amounted to a great (5) hardly to be expected in his day and 6.
age, although nowadays his (6) may appear to some to be trivial and (7) . CONCLUDE
Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 7. SIGNIFY
revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further 8. ELUDE
wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, he
saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps (10) 9. STRIKE
in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was not alone! 10.
FORTUNE
gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1
business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2
libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4
building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5
intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6
crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8
apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9
eyes.
PART III. READING
are a great (2) of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way
friends use positive non-verbal (3) such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage
and similar (4) relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness.
questions. (10 pts)

addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus
without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may
have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus
produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into
being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a
new strain which is transmitted to man.
EXCEPT .
human viruses
C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human
sheet. (10 pts)
had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although
their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering
plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are
most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds.
A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant
life

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Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached
to it, and it's been attached (4) since.
the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about
to score.
Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) underwater fights away from the ball, and
it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air.
original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) that prohibited taking the ball
under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball.
The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) work, spread to
(10) Belgium in 1900.
PART IV: WRITING
Were you
I do not feel
However
The boss
Despite the fact
I wasn't
I'd rather
Smiling
It was not
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impossible
beautiful surface of the moon from close quarters, Galileo’s newly built telescope (1) _ 1. ABLE
enabled _ him to look at the edge of the hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the 2. LIVE
apparently (2) _lifeless_ surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy and 3. ACT
imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3) inactive _, resembling a 4. ART
still life painted by the hand of a cosmic (4) artist , it was a real world, perhaps not very 5. ACHIEVE
different from our own. This amounted to a great (5) _ achievement _ hardly to be 6.
expected in his day and age, although nowadays his (6) conclusion_ may appear to some CONCLUDE
to be trivial and (7) _ insignificant _. 7. SIGNIFY
Not long after Galileo lunar’s observations, the skies which had previously been so (8) 8. ELUDE
elusive revealed more of their extraordinary mysteries. Casting around for further
wonders, Galileo focused his lens on the (9) _striking_ planet of Jupiter. Nestling next to it, 9. STRIKE
he saw four little points of light circling the distant planet. Our moon it appeared, perhaps 10.
(10) _ unfortunately _ in the eyes of those fearful of what the discovery might mean, was FORTUNE
not alone!
gets too close that we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If such a 1 that
business colleague comes closer than 1.2 meters, the most common 2 such
libraries. If strangers will come too close, many people get up and leave the 4 will
building, others use to different methods such as turning their back on the 5 to
intruder. Living in cities has made people to develop new skills for dealing 6 to
crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contract, and 8 so
apologize if hands touch by a mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier 9 a
eyes.
PART III. READING
are a great (2) of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way

friends use positive non-verbal (3) such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage
and similar (4) relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness.
questions. (10 pts)
addition, man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus
without showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may
have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus
produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into
being. Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a
new strain which is transmitted to man.
EXCEPT .
human viruses
C. two animal viruses recombining D. two animal viruses recombining in a human
sheet. (10 pts)

had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although
their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering
plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are
most commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds.
A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant
life
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As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) _ water _
sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) _among them were water football (or soccer), water
rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) like
Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached
to it, and it's been attached (4) ever_ since.
As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) _ hands ,
at the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was
about to score.
Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) with_ underwater fights away from the ball,
the_ original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) rules_ that prohibited taking the ball
under the surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball.
The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) team_ work, spread to
(10) to_ Belgium in 1900.
PART IV: WRITING
Some interesting new information has come to light.
Jack was banned from playing in the next two matches.
3. I really want to see her again. I'm dying to see her again. (DYING)
She was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off her.

5. We are looking forward to watching the program. We can't wait to watch the program.
(WAIT)
Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.
2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. I do not feel like going out this afternoon.
However hard Adeles tries, she doesn't get anywhere/gets nowhere.
4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. The boss is thought to be considering raising
wages.
Despite the fact that he was disabled, he sailed/managed to sail around the world.
6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. I wasn't early enough to see her.
7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. I'd rather you didn't smoke.
8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. Smiling happily, the mother took the baby
in her arms.
It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
Should there is any difficulty, you can ring this number.
THE END

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SECTION A – READING
Part 1. Read the following passage:
There is a close relation between language and culture. The English language has attained the
status of a “world language”. (1) there are now several recognized stereotypical varieties
of English, among which two typical ones are American English and British English. (2)
when studying English, we should know both British and American English as well as American and
British culture. In fact, Americans use English as their mother tongue, and they are much influenced
by the British culture as a great part of the Americans have their English origin. Although there have
been some changes in American manners, basically many behaviors and forms of speech that are
considered polite are acceptable in both cultures.
If we learn just a few polite English expressions, we’ll be ready to face the world of British and
American English speakers with confidence. The polite response to compliment on your looks or
your work is ‘Thank you’ (A smile and a nod are not enough). (3) ‘How are you?’, don’t
give your medical history. Finally, what you should say when someone sneezes? It may not seem
logical, but the correct response is ‘God bless you’.
(4) being friendly in the British or American way often involves showing that they are
not bothering with formalities. This means not addressing someone by his/her title (Mr., Mrs., Ms.,
Sir., Prof., etc.), not addressing smartly when entertaining guests, not shaking hands when saying
‘goodbye’, and not saying ‘please’ when making a request. (5) the British or the
Americans are not being unfriendly or disrespectful; they are implying that you are in the category
‘friend’, and so all the rules can be ignored.
Questions 1-5: Fill in each gap with on of the words/phrases/expressions in the following table.
Write A, B, C, D or E in Your answers.
A. The key is this: D. When they avoid doing these things with you,
B. Accordingly, E. In this “international language”,
C. If someone asks
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Questions 6-10: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.
Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
6. There are variations of the English language.
A. two B. three C. many D. none
7. Language is a part of a nation’s .
A. customs B. culture C. behaviors D. expectation
8. The American culture the British culture.
A. is exactly the same as B. has influenced
C. has many things in common with D. is very different from
9. ‘God bless you’ means
A. ‘I wish you happiness’. B. ‘I hope you’re all right’.
C. ‘That doesn’t bother me’ D. ‘May God protect you’
10. Nowadays British and American people in their everyday life.
A. tend to be more friendly B. are very formal
C. are careless D. always ignore formalities
Your answers:
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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Part 2. Read the following description of the job
1.
An international distributor of computer hardware and software is now looking to recruit an
experienced Sale Supervisor to join the team.
2.
As a Sale Supervisor, you will be responsible for developing new customer relationships as well
as looking after an existing customer base. You will also be supervising a team of eight Sale
Representatives.
3.
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for selling. You will
demonstrate strong sales ability combined with excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and management skills are essential, and you must have plenty of energy
and drive in order to be successful in the role.
Experience within the computer industry would be an advantage but it is not essential. If you
have proven sales background, product training can be provided. You must, however, have had at
least three years’ experience in a managerial role.
4.
• $28,000 basic per annum + performance – related bonus scheme
• Company car
• 25 days holiday/year + public holidays
• Private health care
Applications close 30 September, so send your CV and covering letter before that date.
Question 1-4: Insert the missing heading for each paragraph. Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
A. THE PACKAGE C. THE CANDIDATE
B. THE COMPANY D. THE ROLE
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Questions 5-10: Fill each blank in the following statements with ONE word from the text. Write
the words in Your answers.
• I’m very (5) and (6) . I’m always keen and determined to get the job done.
• This candidate has been working in this field for seven years. He is very (7) .
• I’m ambitious and I want to do well. I would describe myself as a person who has a lot of
(8) and (9) .
• I would say that I have strong (10) skills. Just ask the employees who work for me in
my previous role.
Your answers:
5. 7. 9.
6. 8. 10.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
in Your answers.
1. In some countries many parents live in a nursing home.
A. year-old B. old age C. old-aged D. years old
2. It is a great to live in a big city.
A. convenience B. comfortable C. ease D. meaningful
3. I object to working overtime without for it.
A. paying B. money C. being paid D. paid
4. The concert was broadcast in over fifty counties.
A. live B. lively C. alive D. living
5. Do you know that you put this watch in water? It’s not waterproof.
A. don’t have to B. mustn’t C. didn’t need to D. needn’t
6. With three children in such a small flat, we do have a problem.
A. space B. spacious C. specious D. space’s
7. Here are your handouts. I in that company’s office.
A. print them B. printed it C. got them printed D. have them print

8. What something mysterious.
A. does he do is B. he does is C. he does that is D. does he do
9. Mrs. Brown are very friendly all customers.
A. with B. of C. for D. to
10. What a lovely song! Can you the radio, please.
A. turn on B. turn up C. turn down D. turn off
Your answers:
1. 3. 5. 7. 9.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10.
Part 2: In the following paragraph, there are 7 unnecessary words. Find them, indicate the line.
Write in Your answers.
MY FIRST HOUSE Line
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of 1
much money for furniture. The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but 2
that was all. They bought an old table and a chair from the near market. They borrowed 3
a sofa which was also old, but they made it to more beautiful by covering modern 4
materials. Outside, there was a small garden behind the house. In the garden where 5
we did planted different kinds of flowers. 6
We lived there until I was ten and we were very happy. We had to move because of 7
the house became more smaller when my twin sisters were born. We all felt sad when 8
we left this small house. 9
Your answers:
Unnecessary word Line Unnecessary word Line
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4.
Part 3: Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. Write the words in Your answers.
Jeans have their long story of development. In the 1950s, two people helped (1) jeans
popular with teenagers: Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, and James Dean, a famous movie
star. Elvis wore tight jeans. Most parents didn’t like Elvis or his music. But teenagers loved him and
started to dress (2) him. In Rebel Without a Cause, James Dean wore jeans, (3) . He
became a hero to many young people. During the 1960s, rock and roll became even (4)
popular. Young people had more freedom. Their clothes showed their independence. Some people
decorated their jeans (5) colorful patches and flowers. In the seventies and eighties, jeans
became very expensive. (6) addition to the regular brands like Levi’s and Lee, famous
designers like Calvin Klein and Pierre Cardin started making “designer jeans”. They were very stylish
and very expensive. Jeans are (7) popular that Levi’s has sold over twenty billion pairs.
(8) anywhere in the world you know what young people want to wear: jeans.
Your answers:
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Part 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to first one. Use and don’t
change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. I started learning English in 2006. LEARNT
€ I …………………………………………………………… ………… ……………. 2006
2. Learning that no-one was hurt during the fire was a great relief. GREATLY
€ We …………………………………………………………… ………… that no-one was hurt during the fire.
3. They think he is living in the north now. BE
€ He …………………………………………………………… ………… …………….. in the north now.

4. Tom didn’t take the medicine yesterday. He feels worse now. BETTER
€ If Tom had taken the medicine yesterday, …………………………………………………………………now.
5. Mohamed is a good dancer but he also plays the piano very skillfully. WELL
€ …… …………………………………………………… a good dancer, Mohamed plays the piano very
skillfully.
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SECTION D – LISTENING
Part 1: Listen to the text. Are the statements true, false or doesn’t it say? Write T (for True), F
(for False) and NS (for It doesn’t say) in Your answers.
1. Carl moved to London two years ago as his father got a new job there.
2. In New Zealand he lived near the sea.
3. He is learning in a private school.
4. He can go to the beach and go sailing after school in London.
5. He was a member in the school football team in New Zealand.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part 2: Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer for each question.
Write A, B, C or D in Your Answers
1. Where did the woman go on holiday this year?
A. Portugal
B. Scotland
C. Spain
2. What was the weather like in Italy?
A. It was cold and it rained
B. It was cold but sunny in November
C. It was cold with lots of sunshine
3. Where did the photographer take the photo of the actor?
A. In the reception
B. On the stairs
C. In the street
4. What was the model doing when he took the photo?
A. She was reading
B. She was walking the ‘catwalk’
C. She was standing on the stage
5. What year did the pop group make their last
album? A. 2001
B. 2002
C. next year
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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PART I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
(15pts)
1. She looked very when I told her the good news.
3. He's left his book at home; he's always so .
8. “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone Virginia who’s an only child.”
9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s it.
A. That giant pandas areB. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. (10pts)
The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this country is
because of (1 - migrate)immigration _ and the new people arriving from other countries bring different (2 -
culture)cultural _ values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common crimes
are (3 - local) locally produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) vandalism _ is one of the
biggest crimes in my city with bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular crime is (5
- pay)unpaid parking fines, which is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of them do not own
cars. The (6 - oppose) opposing_ point of view is that young local people feel angry when they can’t get a job
and in order to (7 - hand) handle _ the change in their environment, they strike out at easy targets. This would
explain why bicycle (8 - thief) theft_ is more common than car crime these days, especially in rich (9 -
neighbors) _ neighborhoods _ where most cars are protected with electronic alarms. Another reason, though,
for so many bicycles getting stolen might be that the (10 - punish) punishment is not very severe compared to
car stealing which can land you in prison for a number of years.
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (5pts)
1. Most American men earn on_ average about $110 a week.
2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went _for him.
3. My car is not worth much _at most $ 50.
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4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone _off_.
5. Clive was really cut up_ when he failed his proficiency exam.
IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
(10pts)
1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried.
A B C D
2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others.
AB C D
3. If only I have done the test better than other students did.
A B C D
4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful.
A B C D
5. Rumors begancirculating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness.
A B C D
6.Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words.
A BC D
A B C D
8. I hope that I can help you with the historic questions.
A B CD
9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old.
A B C D
10. Jim offers us presents as if ithad been Xmas.
A B C D
PART III: READING
questions. (10pts)
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to
use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are
means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried
about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your
health.
couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on
his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family
doctor blamed his 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 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 of 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.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular
phones

A. information on the lethal effects of cell phonesB. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phonesD. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
A. their radiant light B. their power of attractionC. their raiding powerD. their invisible rays
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never used mobile phones in all cases
C. "The way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time"
II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (15pts)
Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) for the
postman's arrival, always (2) to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on
it.
Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden
when the post (3) on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to (4) . There
were four or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps.
Even at the (5) age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people. However,
tearing just the corners off the envelopes (6) me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just what I did. I
carefully tore as (7) to the stamps as (8) , feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to
my parents and not to be, should be treated with (9) .
There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think
there was any (10) in it. They always let me (11) the corners after they'd opened them. Why should I
think there was any harm in doing it first, (12) in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) . Wouldn't
they rather be left to doze in their summer deckchairs?
(14) , though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten,
with bites taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) what I've done.
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your
answers on the answer sheet. (10pts)
Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides.
No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are
surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom involve
more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep.
The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun. In
theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In
reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a
lesser extent, the Sun. Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most
places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly
cycle, so the height of the tide varies. The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky,
and when it is full. These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called
the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly
bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs,
and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon
and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the
moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low water is less than
at any other time during the month.
2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to .
effect one object in space has on the tides is .
4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to .
5. Neap tides occur when .
A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B. the Moon is full
PART IV. WRITING
I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way. (10pts)
1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET
We regret to inform/to tell you/announce that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT
John said that he had meant to phone Sarah but he'd had too much homework to do.
3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE
Gone with the Wind is considered/thought to be one of the greatest films ever made.
4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING
You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you try holding your breath for a few seconds.
5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. RESENTED
Anna resented one of her colleagues getting the promotion instead of her.
6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. My neighbors and I get on well togetherON
7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP
I wish I hadn't used up my money on beer and cigarettes.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY
The police had already left when/before all the journalists arrived.
9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF
Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, in spite of not wearing a helmet.
10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE
Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt a sense of achievement about her life.
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II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of words if
necessary. (15pts)1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me. =Thank you very much for the French
cookery book you gave me2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it. =The recipes look
wonderful, and I'll certainly enjoy using it3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas. =I hope you
and Auntie Susan had a good Christmas4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby. = We
stayed at home, but had a couple of day trips out nearby. 5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A
Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun.=Our local theatre put on a production of "A Christmas Carol", which was fun.6. I/
go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams. =I am going back to
University next week, and this year I'm going to have to study hard for the final exams7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/
course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree. =I've really enjoyed the course so far, but I'm not
sure what to do once I get my degree. 8. university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/
idea/what/ I/ want/ do. =The University arranges career interviews, but I don't really have a clear idea of what I
want to do. 9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year. =Hopefully it will all become clearer
during the course of the year. 10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/ = Thank you again for
the lovely present, and Happy New Year!

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section a: Phonetics (10 points)
1. A. opponent B. compose C. podium D. advocate
2. A. reserve B. domestic C. optimistic D. nursery
3. A. both B. cloth C. ghost D. sold
4. A. examine B. determine C. famine D. dine
5. A. sacred B. decided C. contaminated D. watered
1. A. counterpart B. precede C. nursery D. compliment
2. A. bewilder B. audience C. benefit D. dedicate
3. A. pessimistic B. university C. epidemic D. particular
4. A. tsunami B. terrorist C. involvement D. disaster
5. A. processor B. windsurfing C. semester D. challenger
section B: Grammar & Vocabulary (40 points)
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. According to the boss, John is the most for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
2. The children went with excitement.
A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife
3. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very position.
A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed
4. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I fish, please.
A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe
5. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and when being asked about their future.
A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing
6. There was a huge decline the number of tigers.
A. in B. for C. of D. out
7. I’d rather you anything about the garden until the weather improves.
A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make
8. A part – time job gives me the freedom to my own interests.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
9. The new road currently under will solve the traffic problems in the town.
A. design B. progress C. construction D. work
10. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “ .”
A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1. Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military
Symphony Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) to Vietnam since
□has come
yesterday.
2. Up to now, nothing (do) to solve their problem. □has been done
3. He suggested that his son (be) on time for the interview. □(should) be
4. Tom will come home as soon as he (finish) his test. □has finished
5. ASEAN (found) in 1967 in Bangkok, Thai land. □was founded

6. In times of war, the Red Cross (dedicate) to reducing the sufferings of□is dedicated
wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
7. Hardly our teacher (enter) the classroom when it started to rain. □had our teacher entered
8. In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six, I (wait) for you here. □will be waiting
9-10. Living in a fast-paced and mobile society (create) family stresses that (not□has created
imagine) by our great grandparents.
□couldn’t have been imagined
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts)
1. The main
goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are to promote peace and
stability in the region.
(stable)
2. On my salary, we have to live as economically as possible. (economy)
3. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save endangered species. (danger)
4. The security of the earth can be threatened by terrorist groups. (terror)
5. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat
destruction . (destroy)
6. He resigned for a variety of reasons. (various)
7. I don’t care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was indefensible _. (defend)
8. Her son is always mischievous and disobedient , which annoys her very much. (obey)
9. The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical _
attractiveness when choosing a wife or a husband.
(attract)
10. You can never be sure what my sister is going to do. She is so unpredictable _. (predict)
IV.Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. Although to some people reading is afavourite way to spend time, but others just do not like reading.
A BC D
2. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced disease
can
A B C
have severely effects on that species.
D
3. I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students will prefer 100% of eye contact time.
A B C D
4. It is likely that all people in Hanoi live in skyscrapers by 2050.
A B C D
5. In 1961, America’s first manned spacecraft launched.
A B C D
6. Do you really think that candidate isqualify to be President?
A B C D
7. Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active.
A B C D
A BC D
9. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was a three-hours journey.
A B C D
10. Married women are twiceso likely as married men to be depressed.
A BC D

section C: reading (30 points)

Kim Jong-il (16th February 1941 – 17th December 2011)was the supreme leader of North Korea (1) _ from _
1994 to 2011.
Kim Jong-il died (2) _of a suspected heart (3) _attack _on 17th December 2011 while traveling by train to
an area outside Pyongyang. He was succeeded by his youngest son Kim Jong-un, (4) _who_was considered by
the Korean Central News Agency (5) as_the "Great Successor".The Korean Central News Agency reported
that during his death, a fierce snowstorm paused and the sky glowed red above the sacred Mount Paektu. The
ice on a famous lake also cracked so loud, it seemed to shake the Heavens and the Earth.
Kim Jong-il's funeral took (6) place_on December 28th in Pyongyang, with a mourning period lasting until
the (7) _following/ next day. South Korea's military was immediately put on alert after the announcement.
Asian stock markets fell soon after the announcement, due to similar concerns.
(8) _on_January 12th, 2012 North Korea called Kim Jong-il the "eternal leader" and announced that his (9)
_body_will be preserved and displayed at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace. Officials will also install
statues, portraits, and "towers to his immortality" across the country.His (10) birthday _of February 16th has
been declared "the greatest auspicious holiday of the nation", and has been named the Day of the Shining Star.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) to be successful? Having
someone around who always (2) the worst isn’t really a lot of (3) – we all know someone who
sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, ‘It looks (4) rain.’ But if you catch yourself thinking such
things, it’s important to do something (5) it.
You can change your view of life, (6) to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you will find life
more rewarding as a (7) . Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it’s also a
more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (8) . Optimists are more (9) to start new
projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) to the world. Some people are brought
up to (11) too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (12)
wrong. Most optimists, on the (13) hand, have been brought up not to (14) failure as the end of
the world- they just (15) with their lives.
1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited
3. A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun
12. A. goes B. fails C. comes D. turns
14. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think
15. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5pts)
In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas.
Of these, only about half a dozen become the strong, circling winds of 74 miles per hour or more that are called
hurricanes, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage,
and bring death to large numbers of people.
The great storms that hit the coast start as soft circling wind hundreds - even thousands - of miles out to
sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the
southeast winds. When conditions are just right, warm moist air flows in at the bottom of such a wind, moves
upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with
it, the heat is changed to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins
to move counter clockwise motion.
The life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The
energy in the heat released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of

the United States for more than six months. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a
hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6 to 12 inches downpour, causing sudden floods. Worst of all is the
powerful movement of the sea – the mountains of water moving toward the hurricane center. The water level
rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore.
1. When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane?
A. When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. B. When its winds reach 74 miles per
hour.
C. When it is more than 74 miles wide. D. When it hits the Coastline.
2. What is the worst thing about hurricanes?
A. The terrible effects of water. B. The heat they give off.
C. That they last about nine days. D. Their strong winds.
3. Here the underlined word “downpour” means
A. heavy rainfall B. dangerous waves
C. the progress of water to the hurricane center D. the increasing heat
4. Which of the following statements about a hurricane is NOT true?
A. It travels more than 75 miles per hour. B. It usually stays about nine days.
C. It usually causes 6 to 12 inches downpour. D. It sometimes brings the sea water level to the height of
15 feet.
5. Hurricanes often cause ?
A. a lot of damage B. sudden floods
C. death to large numbers of people D. All are correct
section D: writing (20 points)
1. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
□ Onlyafter/ when all the guests had gone (home) could we/ were we able to relax
2. House prices have risen sharply this year.
□There has been a sharp increase/ rise in (the) house prices this year
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
□Had it not been for the attendance / presence/ appearance of a famous film star the party would not have
been a success/ would have been a failure
4. Would you mind not smoking in my house?
□I’d rather you didn’t smoke in my house
□He broke the world record at/ on his second attempt
6. I write to him almost every day.
□Hardly a day passes/ goes by without me/ my writing to him/ but I write to him/ when I don’t write to him
7. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.□All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves
8. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters.
□Make sure you finish (typing) all these letters before going/ you go to lunch
9. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
□The annual rainfall in/ for the northwest of Britain is higher/ greater than (that in) the southeast
10. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.□Henry wishes (that) he hadn’t bought the second - hand car
II.Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
□The two theories (appear to) have (got) nothing in common
2. His rude behaviour is too much for me. PUT
□I can’t/ won’t put up with his rude behaviour
3. I find his handwriting very hard to read. DIFFICULTY
□I have (considerable) difficulty (in) reading his hand writing
4. He doesn’t have money to go on holiday. He doesn’t have time, either. NEITHER
□He has neither money nor time to go on holiday
5. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO
□A quiet holiday would do you good
III.Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts)
1. Mother/ take/ responsibility/ run/ household.

□My mother takes the responsibility for running the household
2. ASEAN / have/ population/ 575.5 million/ account/ 8.7 %/ the world’s population.
□ASEAN has a population of 575.5 million, accounting for (about) 8.7 % of the world’s population
3. It/ not/ until/ Einstein/ eight/ he/ can/ speak.
□It was not until Einstein was eight that he could speak
4. Defensive players / not/ allow/ interfere/ opponent’s movements/ unless/ player/ hold/ ball.□Defensive players
aren’t allowed to interfere with the opponent’s movements unless the (that) player is holding the ball.
5. Never/ stop/ try/ you/ get/ right solution/ problem.
□Never stop trying until/ till you get the right solution to the problem

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I. Listen to the conversation and then choose the correct answer among A, B, C, or D for each question:
21. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.” Laura: “………………………..”
expected.
“………………………..”
A. You can say that again. B. I see.
C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.
established
27.In most ………. developed countries, up to 50% of ……..population enters higher education at some time in
their lives.
28. I wish you
………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did.
29.Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid
questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
B. the committee members discussed the problem.C. it was discussed by the committee members the
problem.
33. The marathon runner ……………………...for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………...to the
pavement.
36. Deforestation and excessive farming have ……………………... the soil. (POOR)
37. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was……………………... by(ESTIMATE)
the government. The real figures go up every minute.
38. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with ……………….…...
background. (RACE)
39. From the hotel there is a……………………...view across the canyon. (BREATH)
(SUSPECT)
40. The policeman examined the parcel ……………………... as he had no idea what it
could be.
(OBSERVE)
41. It was very ……………………...of you to notice that.
(FURIOUS)
42. In his …………………….., Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen.
(VALID)
43. Before enrolling on a course, you should first ensure that it has been
……………………... by an officially recognized body.
(ATTEND)
44. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular
……………………... (PRONOUNCE)
45. The government has yet to make an official ……………………...on the issue.
46. Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and indication its
correct use.
A B C D
A B C D

48. Children subjected to violence, exploitation ,abuse and neglect are in risk of death, poor physical and mental

health, HIV/AIDS infection, and educational problems. A B C D
A B C D
50. Aten-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped prisoner.
A B C D
D. READING:
I. Read the
Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is (51)…………...
and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (52)…………..., because you can control
yourself. But when you are asleep, your feeling position (53)…………...the real you. In a normal (54)…………...,
of course, people often change their position. The important position is the one you go to sleep in.
If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very (55)…………...person. You usually believe people and you
accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad, so you never express your (56)
…………... feeling. You are quite shy.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You (57)…………...a lot and you always
easily become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (58)…………...having a good
time.
If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very (59)…………...person. You have a low opinion of yourself.
You are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (60)………….....to be on your own. You are easily hurt.
51. A. important B. serious C. secret D. particular
52. A. awake B. active C. happy D. honest
53. A. makes B. understand C. changes D. shows
54. A. room B. bed C. night D. body
55. A. independent B. open C. talkative D. generous
56. A. real B. lonely C. cheerful D. gentle
57. A. talk B. sleep C. relax D. worry
58. A. regret B. enjoy C. mind D. deny
59. A. strong B. healthy C. nervous D. careful
60. A. pretend B. oppose C. refuse D. prefer
II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable
for each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use: (5 points)
A. legal C. responsibility E. serve G. organizations
B. community D. give back F. long-term H. rare
Volunteering has many intangible benefits. It can help you (61) ……………………...to society, break
down barriers of misunderstanding or fear, explore personal issues and even have fun. It also has a meaningful,
positive impact on your (62)…………………….... But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too?
You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they are not just looking for a
list of (63)……………………... and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real examples of
your commitment, dedication and interests.
Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-
workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll learn about the (64)
……………………...profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent center. Colleges pay attention to
your life inside and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities reveal a great deal about you, such as
what your interests are, whether you can manage your priorities and maintain a (65)……………………... promise
and how you’ve made an important contribution to something.
from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop
gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting
gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated
engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few
hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the
summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce
cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly,
leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city
dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something
66.Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigatebelongs to which of the following word
groups?
the city
surfaces
69.Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between

parks and rooftop gardens? A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
do not.
..................................
73.Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop
gardens are good for the environment? A. Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens do not share.
B. More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can remove from
the air.
D. The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop
garden.
74.Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed. B. A proposal is evaluated and alternatives
are explored.
C. A viewpoint is established and then defended. D. A thesis is presented and then supported.
75.It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that
..................................
D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
E. WRITING:
I.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
□ Unlike………………………………….........................................
………………………………………………………….
.
□Had….....................................................................................................................................................................
....
□ The Board of Directors had
......................................................................................................................................
□On...........................................................................................................................................................................
...

□ Not
only......................................................................................................................................................................
□If.............................................................................................................................................................................
....
□ The famous
actor.......................................................................................................................................................
□ The
more....................................................................................................................................................................
□ The woman
threatened.............................................................................................................................................
□
Man………….............................................................................................................................................................
.
II. After having attended a course on computing at ABC Information Technology Center for two weeks,
you notice that many things are worse than what were advertised by the Center. Write a letter of
complaint of about 150 words to the Director of the Center: (10 points)
Your letter should include:
- the reason for writing
- the problems you have encountered
- your suggestions and the actions you wish to be taken to resolve the problems
III. Violence among school students seems to be increasing. Write a passage of about 150 – 170 words
to suggest what should be done to help solve this problem: (10 points)
A. LISTENING(15 points)
Part I. 5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
1. A 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.B
Part II. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
6. communication 7. employment 8. focus 9. natural 10.
Actually
11. patience 12. native 13. adjust 14. review 15. Otherwise
B. PHONETICS (5 points) (1 point for each correct answer)
16. D 17. A 18. B 19.C 20. B
C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY.
I. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
21. B 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A
26. D 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C
31. A 32. B 33.C 34.B 35. A
II. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct word)
36. impoverished 37. underestimated 38. multiracial 39. breathtaking 40. suspiciously
41. observant 42. fury 43. validated 44. attendance 45.
pronouncement

III. 5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
46. D 47. B 48.C 49.A 50. B
D. READING
I. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
51. C 52. A 53.D 54.C 55. B
56. A 57. D 58.B 59.C 60. D
II.5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
61. D 62. B 63.G 64.A 65. F
III. 10 points (1.0 points for each correct answer)
66. C 67. A 68.C 69.D 70. A
71. C 72. C 73.B 74.C 75. B
E. WRITING
I.5 points ( 0.5 point for each correct answer)
76. Unlike other languages, Esperanto has no irregular verbs.
77. Had Mr. Smith known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have
invested into some computer companies.
78. The Board of Directors had a long discussion on / about the business, but come to / reached / made no
decision.
79. On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
80. Not only does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children.
, but she manages to look after her five children (as well)
, she also manages to look after her five children.
81. If I were you I would spend more time practicing English.
82. The famous actor had very little money when he died, which surprised everyone.
, which made everyone surprised
83. The more qualifications you are able to / can amass, the more successful you become / are in the academic
field.
, the more success you can / will make / have in the academic field.
84. The woman threatened to shoot the strange man if he did not get out of her house.
85. Man is mainly distinguished from other animals by the power of speech.
II.10 points
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G i ý cho i m:
1. Form: - Form of the letter: Formal letter (1 point)
2. Content: (4 points)
- the reasons for writing (1 point)
- the problems the writer has encountered (2 points)
- suggestions for solutions (1 point)
3. Language: (4p)
- Appropriate vocabulary (1 point)
- Correct grammar (2 points)
- Punctuating/ Spelling (1 point)
III. 10 points

Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung.
G i ý cho i m:
1. Form: passage (2 points)
- Easy to follow
- Coherent
2. Content: (4 points)
+Successful fulfillment of the task.
3. Language: (4 points)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (1 point)
+ Suitable connectors (0.5 point)
+ Correct grammar (2 points)
+ Punctuating / Spelling (0.5 point)

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your answer in the space provided.(5 pts)
answer in the space provided.(5 pts)
provided.(15 pts)
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.(10 pts)
26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in
the clean-up operation.
27. One of the most important things in life is a good health.
28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.
29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.
30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.
31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.
traditional manner.
the dishwashers had been sold.
34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE) to co-operate.
37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM) about everything else.
38. The noise (LESS) as the plane got farther away.
39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE) leader.
40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID) .
41. She was (EXTREME) knowledgeable about the history of China.
42. He was very (SET) when his cat was run over.
43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE) with the referee.
44. Many people were buried (LIVE) after the earthquake.
45. She studied (ECONOMY) at university.
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided.(10 pts)
thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46) are very high.
and it needs learning. Don’t (47) to be able to surf properly the (48) time you try. However, by
practising a few times you will learn (49) to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50) years ago
in Hawaii. Men swam (51) to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by
riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52) a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people
(53) do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54)
are made of plastic or fibreglass (55) .
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your
occupation.
64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D.
urges
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write your answer in
the space provided.(10 pts)
May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century:
cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.
66.The best title for this passage could be .
Ballets”
A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous
SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it.(15 pts)
71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
We find ..............................................................................................................................................................
Only when
...........................................................................................................................................................
They accidentally cut off
.....................................................................................................................................
He needn't
.........................................................................................................................................................
75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
Despite ...............................................................................................................................................................
given word(s).(10 pts)
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your answer in the space provided.(5 pts)
provided.(15 pts)
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.(10 pts)
26.Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in
the clean-up operation.Because of
27. One of the most important things in life is a good health.good health
28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.large/ huge
29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.Compared
30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.standard
31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.onaverage
traditional manner.knowhow to prepare
the dishwashers had been sold.advertised
34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.raising
35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.I will be lying
36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE) refusal_ to co-operate.
37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM)_informative about everything else.
38. The noise (LESS) lessened as the plane got farther away.
39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE) indecisive_ leader.
40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID) unavoidable_.
41. She was (EXTREME)_extremely_ knowledgeable about the history of China.
42. He was very (SET) upset when his cat was run over.
43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE)_disagreement with the referee.
44. Many people were buried (LIVE) alive after the earthquake.
45. She studied (ECONOMY)_economics at university.
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided.(10 pts)
thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46)_that/ which are very high.
and it needs learning. Don’t (47) expect_ to be able to surf properly the (48) first time you try. However,
by practising a few times you will learn (49) how_ to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50) of years ago
in Hawaii. Men swam (51)_out to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by
riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52) use a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people
(53)_still do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54) on
are made of plastic or fibreglass (55) instead_.
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. (10 pts)
occupation.
64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.(10 pts)
May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century:
cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.
66. The best title for this passage could be .
Ballets”
70. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky
famous
SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it.(15 pts)
71.It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
We find it difficult to make ends meet these days
Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house
They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road
He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway).
75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. Despite my strong disapproval of
your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
given word(s).(10 pts)
While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car
Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late
They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really
I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me
It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping
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I. Listen to the conversation and then choose the correct answer among A, B, C, or D for each question:
21. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.” Laura: “………………………..”
expected.
“………………………..”
A. You can say that again.B. I see. C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.
established
27.In most ………. developed countries, up to 50% of ……..population enters higher education at some time in
their lives.
28. I wish you
………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did.
29.Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid
questions.
A. him askingB. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked

B. the committee members discussed the problem.C. it was discussed by the committee members
the problem.
33. The marathon runner ……………………...for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………...to the
pavement.
36. Deforestation and excessive farming have …… impoverished ……... the soil. (POOR)
37. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was…… underestimated..(ESTIMATE)
by the government. The real figures go up every minute.
38. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with …
multiracial.. background. (RACE)
39. From the hotel there is a…… breathtaking...view across the canyon. (BREATH)
(SUSPECT)
40. The policeman examined the parcel … suspiciously... as he had no idea what it
could be. (OBSERVE)
41. It was very … observant …...of you to notice that. (FURIOUS)
42. In his …… fury.., Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen. (VALID)
43. Before enrolling on a course, you should first ensure that it has been … validated.. by
an officially recognized body.
(ATTEND)
44. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular ……
(PRONOUNCE)
attendance …...
45. The government has yet to make an official ………pronouncement...on the issue.
46. Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and indicationits
correct use.
A B C D
A B C D

48. Children subjected to violence, exploitation , abuse and neglect are in risk of death, poor physical and

mental health, HIV/AIDS infection, and educational problems. A B C D
49. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful
cure.
A B C D
50. Aten-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped prisoner.
A B C D
D. READING:
I. Read the
Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is (51)… secret...
and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (52)… awake.., because you can control
yourself. But when you are asleep, your feeling position (53) shows...the real you. In a normal (54)… night..., of
course, people often change their position. The important position is the one you go to sleep in.
If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very (55)… open...person. You usually believe people and you
accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad, so you never express your (56) …
real.. feeling. You are quite shy.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You (57)… worry...a lot and you always
easily become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (58)… enjoy...having a good
time.
If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very (59)…nervous..person. You have a low opinion of yourself.
You are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (60)… prefer.....to be on your own. You are easily hurt.
51. A. important B. serious C. secret D. particular
52. A. awake B. active C. happy D. honest
53. A. makes B. understand C. changes D. shows
54. A. room B. bed C. night D. body
55. A. independent B. open C. talkative D. generous
56. A. real B. lonely C. cheerful D. gentle
57. A. talk B. sleep C. relax D. worry
58. A. regret B. enjoy C. mind D. deny
59. A. strong B. healthy C. nervous D. careful
60. A. pretend B. oppose C. refuse D. prefer
II.There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable
for each blank.
There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use: (5 points)
A. legal C. responsibility E. serve G. organizations
B. community D. give back F. long-term H. rare
Volunteering has many intangible benefits. It can help you (61) …… give back ……...to society, break
down barriers of misunderstanding or fear, explore personal issues and even have fun. It also has a meaningful,
positive impact on your (62)…… community.... But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too?
You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind they are not just looking for a
list of (63)…… organizations …... and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real
examples of your commitment, dedication and interests. Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both
the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe
you’ll learn about the (64)…… legal …...profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent center.
Colleges pay attention to your life inside and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities reveal a great
deal about you, such as what your interests are, whether you can manage your priorities and maintain a (65)…
long-term... promise and how you’ve made an important contribution to something.
from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop
gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting
gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated
engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few
hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the
summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce
cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly,
leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city
dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something
66.Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigatebelongs to which of the following word
groups?
the city
surfaces
69.Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens? A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
do not.
..................................
73.Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop
gardens are good for the environment? A. Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens do not share.
B. More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can
remove from the air.
D. The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop
garden.
74.Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed. B. A proposal is evaluated and alternatives
are explored.
C. A viewpoint is established and then defended. D. A thesis is presented and then
supported.
75.It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that
..................................
D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
E. WRITING:
I.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
□ Unlike… other languages, Esperanto has no irregular verbs..
□Had….Mr. Smith known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have
invested into some computer companies...
□ The Board of Directors had .a long discussion on / about the business, but come to / reached / made no
decision..
□ On...her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
□ Not only....does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five
children...
□If.....I were you I would spend more time practicing English...
□ The famous actor.. had very little money when he died, which surprised everyone...
□ The more..qualifications you are able to / can amass, the more successful you become / are in the
academic field.
□ The woman threatened....to shoot the strange man if he did not get out of her house.....
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I. PHONETICS
Part 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group. (5 pts)
line. (5 pts)
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.(20 pts)
Part 1: (20 x 0.05 = 1)

Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed (0) has been done as an example.(10 pts)
(VALUE) for certain types of people. Such activities help them to learn that 31. valuable
being (32) (FRIGHT) doesn’t mean that they have to lose control. The recent 32. frightened
fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a (33) (LONG) of elastic rope, 33. length
known as “bungee jumping”, has now been tried by over one million people (34) 34. worldwide
(WORLD) and interest in it is continuing to grow. 35. tightened
Before the special elastic rope (35) (TIGHT) around them, jumpers reach 36. terrified
speeds of nearly 160kph. First-timers are usually too (36) (TERROR) to open 37. lowered
their mouths, and when they are finally (37) (LOW) safely to the ground, they 38. repeatedly
walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (38) (REPEAT) how 39. embarrassment
amazing it was. However, for some people, it is only the (39) (EMBARRASS)
of refusing to jump at the last minute that finally persuades them to conquer their 40. heights
fear of (40) (HIGH) and push themselves off into space.
Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts)
Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 41. acquired
knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 42. explicitly
proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 43. a few
are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 44. to
person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example, 45. to
vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 46. vocational
better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 47. as
some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort 48. assume
of past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 49. certain
situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is 50. intended
Part 4: Fill in each of the gaps with the correct preposition or particle.(10 pts)
The show was fully booked (51) _ up _ for weeks, and when it opened last night, the public poured (52)
_in_ and very soon the London Arts Center was packed (53) out _. But why? What did they come to see? They
came to see human beings take (54) _ off _ circus animals, men in cat suits who stood (55) in for real lions
and tigers. The show was put (56) _ on _ by its creators to protest (57) _against _ traditional circuses and to
send a message about cruelty to animals. The show was timed to tie (58) _ in _ with the National Protection of
Animals Week. It was a good idea, but the standard of the performances was third-rate and an embarrassing
number of people simply walked (59) _up_ before it ended. There were some amusing moments when the
performers sent (60) out_ typical circus folks, but overall it was a dismal show. Despite the large turnout for the
show’s first night, I doubt it will attract many people during the rest of its seven-day run.
Part 5: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. (10 pts)
61. If you’re finding it difficult to _ get by on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise?
62. I know what you’re _ going through _ and I feel really sorry for you.
63. In many ways you _ take after _ your father. 64. If you _ slip up _ you’ll get into trouble.
65. I proposed to her but she _ turned _ me down .
66. You’d better put out your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here.
67. If you _ carry on _ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill.
68. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure _ get _ you _ down _.
69. The car’s in quite good condition but you can _ try _ it _ out _ before you make any decision to buy,
70. When I was in New York, I was able to _ look up _ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years.
Suddenly (71) _a_ blackbird flew to (72) _ the _ top of (73) _ a _ beach. She perched way up on (74) the
topmost twig that stuck up thin against (75) _ the _. Then she commenced to sing. Her little black body seemed
only (76) _ a tiny dark speck at that distance. She looked like (77) _ an old dead leaf. But she poured out
her song in (78) _ a great flood of rejoicing through (79) _ the _ whole forest. And (80) _ Ø _ things began to
stir.
Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. (10
pts)
sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (85)
.
people still regard it as a (87) of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This
kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.
Part 2: Read the following passage and fill the blank with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
New technologies, like all technologies, are morally neutral. (91) _ whether _ their advent makes the
world a better place or not depends on the uses to which they are (92) _ put . And that, (93) _ in turn,
depends upon the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade (94) union _ leaders,
engineers and scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as
their main input, can (95) free human being from many of their current constraints for example constraints of
resources and geography. (96) _ but _ the new technologies could also (97) _ enable _ those with power to
control their fellow citizens even more effectively than in the (98) _ most _ efficient dictatorships of the past.
The new technological society will (99) make _ colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the
capacity (100) of _ our institutions to respond to new challenges.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 101 to 110.(10 pts)
“Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the United States,
the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when cut and stored it
would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the West that familiar
bluejoint grass was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even hopeless. Who could
imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle to feed themselves all
winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had wonderfully convenient features that
made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known as buffalo grass, grama grass, or

mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were actually preserved by the lack of summer
and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern grasses, but had short, hard stems. And they
did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they grew on the ground. When they dried in this way,
they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the winter. Cattle left outdoors to fend for themselves
thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant the fresh grass year after year for they trampled the
natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the melting snows of winter and the occasional rains of spring.
The dry summer air cured them much as storing in a barn cured the cultivated grasses.
C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War. D. It was not discovered until the late
1800’s.
States.
A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass
Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it
111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
An increased number of travellers is being stopped by customs officials this week
Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye
113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
The moment _ I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing _
114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen.
At no time did he suspect that the bicycle had been stolen
115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money?
Other _ than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help?_
Part 2: Use the word(s) given in the brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT
change the form of the given word(s).
To this day …… his achievements are unsurpassed …… in the field of technology.
Peter ……… pulled a face as he swallowed ….the foul-tasting medicine.
The construction of the building … will take longer than originally planned, which is … unfortunate.
What he told me ……… whetted my appetite for the rest of ….. the story.
They chose ……not to drive for fear of. too much snow.
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I.Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences. (2,0 points)
II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap. (2,
5 points)
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has
led to certain _ misconception(1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.
Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most _
venomous _ (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie
rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by _ comparison _ (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill
humans. In fact, _ fatalities _ (4. FATAL) are rare.
Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female
is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow
spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is _ solitary _ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known
to kill and eat the male after mating. Such _occurences _ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider
got its name – and its reputation.
Nevertheless, the _ unpleasant _ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be _
underestimated _ (8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is
advisable to take _ precautions _ (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should
wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are _resistant_ (10. RESIST) to
many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.
1. Silence _ hung over _the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and
excitement.
2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to _ slow down .
3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and _ grew up
_ in Camden Town in London.
4. Barrack Obama has decided to _ run for _ the American presidency in the election that will take place next
year.
5. Because I hate _ doing up my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would _ go with _ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of …
7. Kate had been _ saving up_ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the
guitar …
8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently _brought out
.
9. Brendan was worried about having to _dress up _ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any
formal clothes.
10. He _mixed up his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment
for him.
Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme hot. One
adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal
mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to keep down the body temperature
inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures
rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius have been measured in
Grant's gazelles. The overheated body cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall
unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is a advantage since the heat of the first few
hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body.
1. inhabit € inhabiting/which(that) inhabit2. hot € heat
3. constantly € constant4. try € trying
5. what € which6. rise € to rise

7. degree€ degrees8. unusual€ unusually
9. a€ an10. absorb€ absorbed

drink. Nor is it about drifting (1) _ into an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and
over-tiredness (2) _ might/may/can be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (3)
_ terms of quality and effect. (4) _ regardless/irrespective _ of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a
state of alert yet at the same time passive awareness, in which our bodies are (5) _ at rest while our minds
are awake.
Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (6) Being _
relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, so as to have a feeling of healthy
tiredness by the end of the day, (7) _ rather than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a result of living in
today’s competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping, (8) _ let alone nurturing
our body’s abilities. What needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With (9) _ that/this in mind we
must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes (10) _ how deep-seated.
ParagraphA
On theafternoonof 30th August1989, fire brokeoutatUppark,a largeeighteenth century housein Sussex.
For a yearbuildershadbeen replacingthe leadon theroof, and by a stroke of irony,were dueto finish
thenextday,on August31st. Withinfifteenminutesof the alarm being sounded, thefire brigadehadarrived on the
scene, thoughnothing wasto surviveof the pricelesscollectionon the firstfloor apartfroman oilpaintingof a dog
whichthe firemen sweptup asthey finally retreatedfrom theblaze.Butdueto thecourage andswiftactionof the
previousowners, the Meade-Featherstonhaughfamily,and the staff,stewardsandvisitors to thehouse,who
formedhumanchainsto passthe preciouspiecesof porcelain,furnitureand paintingsouton to thelawn, 95 percentof
thecontentsfrom theground floor and the basementwere saved. Asthe firecontinuedto rage,the
NationalTrust’sconservatorswere being mobilised,and thateveninglocal stationerswere especially openedto
providethe bulk suppliesof blottingpaperso desperatelyneededin thesalvageoperation.
Paragraph B
The followingmorning,Upparkstood open to thesky.A sludge of wetcharcoalcoveredthe ground floor and
basement,andin every roomcharredand fallentimberslay amongstthe smoke.Itwasa sceneof utterdevastation.
Paragraph C
Aftertheinitialsense of shock, thedayswhichfollowedthe fire were filledwithdiscoveries. Helped
byvolunteers,the NationalTrust’sarchaeologistsand conservatorsswung intoaction, firstof allmarkingthe site out
intoa gridand thensalvagingeverythingdown tothe lastdoor handle.The positionof eachfragmentwasrecorded,and
allthedebris was stored in countless dustbinsbefore beingsifted andcategorised.
Paragraph D
Therewasgreatexcitementasremnantsof thelanternfrom theStaircase Hallwerepulled out from thedebrisof
two fallenfloors, and alsothree weekslaterwhen theRed Roomcarpet, thought tohave beentotally lost,wasfound
wrapped aroundthe remainsof a piano.There wasalucky reprievefor theStateBed too. Staffwho hadleftthe
sceneat3 a.mon the nightof the firehad thoughtitsloss wasinevitable,butwhen they returnedthenextmorningithad
escaped largelyundamaged.Firemen,directed bythe NationalTrust’sconservatorsfrom outside theTapestry
Roomwindow, dismantledthe silk-hung bed andpassed itoutpieceby piece.Twenty minuteslatertheceilingfell in.
Paragraph E
The scaleof thetask to repairUpparkwasunprecedentedin the NationalTrust. The immediatequestionwas
whetheritshouldbe done atall.Adecisionhad tobe takenquickly, asthe buildingwasunsound and whateverhad
notbeendamagedby the fire wasexposedto the elements.Withina month,afterconsultingmany expertsand with
theagreementof the NationalTrust’sExecutiveCommittee,the restorationprogrammebegan. Itwasundertaken for
threemainreasons. Afterthe fireithadbecomeapparentjusthowmuchremainedof the structure with its splendidly
decoratedinteriors;to havepulledthe house down, asone commentatorsuggested,would havebeen
vandalism.Also the property wascovered by insurance,so therepairs would notcallupon the NationalTrust’sown
funds. Lastly,much had beensavedof the finecollectionacquiredespeciallyfor Upparkfrom1747 by Sir
MatthewFeatherstonhaughandhisson Harry.Theseobjectsbelonged nowhereelse, and completerestorationof the

house would allowthemto be seen andenjoyedagain intheir original setting.
Paragraph F
The searchfor craftsmenand womencapableof doing theintricaterestorationwork was nation-wide. Once
thequality and skillof the individualor companyhad beenascertained, they hadto passan economictest,asevery
job wascompetitivelytendered.Thishashad enormousbenefitsbecausenotonly havea numberof highly
skilledpeoplecometo thefore - woodcarversfor example,followingin thefootstepsof GrinlingGibbons- butmany of
them, for exampleplasterers,have relearntthe skillsof the seventeenthand eighteenthcenturies whichcannowbe
of use toother country house owners when theneed arises.
Paragraph G
In June1994 the buildingprogrammewascompleted,on timeand on budget.The totalcostof the work to
repairthehouseand itscontentscametobe nearly £20 million,largely metfrom insurance.In addition,it
madeeconomicsensefor the NationalTrustto invest timeand money inupgrading waterand
heatingsystems,installingmodernenvironmentalcontrols,and updatingfire andsecurity equipment.
Paragraph H
The final stagesof restorationand the massiveprogrammeof reinstallationtookeightmonths. The familyand
the room stewardswerevisibly movedwhen returningto theirold haunts, perhapsthebesttestamentthat the spiritof
Upparkhad notdied.But thedebate willno doubt continueasto whetheror not it wasrightto repairthehouseafter
thefire.The NationalTrust hasdone itsbestto remaintrueto Uppark; itisfor othersto judge thesuccessof theproject.
Note:The NationalTrust isacharitableorganisationin Britainsetup over a hundred years ago to preservethe
nationalheritage.
Questions 1–6. The texthaseightparagraphs,A–H. Whichparagraphscontainthefollowing information?
Writethe appropriateletters,A–H, in the boxes.
1. The procedurefor sorting throughthe remainsof thefire. € C
2. HowUpparklookedafterthe fire. € B
3. ImprovementsmadetotherebuiltUppark. € G
4. The selectionof peopleto carry outthe repairwork. €F
5. Whythe NationalTrustchoseto rebuildUppark. € E
6. HowpeoplereactedtotherebuiltUppark. € H
Questions8–10. Answer thequestionsbelow. ChooseNO MORE THANTHREE WORDS fromthe textfor
eachanswer. Writeyouranswersin the boxes.
7. On whatdatein 1989 should the originalrepairstothe roof havebeen completed? €August 31st
8. Bywhatmethodwere thingsrescuedimmediatelyfrom theburning house? €human chain
9. Afterthefire, whatdidthe conservatorsrequirelargequantitiesof immediately? €blotting paper
10. Into whatdidthe conservatorsputmaterialrecoveredfromthefire? €dustbins
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write your
A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago
and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A
burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving
signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or
television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough
to tempt any burglar.
doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It
is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be
aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting
security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementionedprecautions, a burglar or intruder has decided
to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide
easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going
to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows

may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security,
fit window locks to the inside of the window.
What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have
top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm
if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of
breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you
are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers
never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card,
for example.
intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for
help.
1. A well-protected house …………A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most
criminals.
2. According to the writer, we should ………… A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when
we have to.
out.
5. The phrase “aforementioned precautions”in paragraph 5 refers to steps that …………
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined
burglars.
intruders.
I. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given
in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point)
 Despite repeated attempts/efforts to get in TOUCH with his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to
her until the next day.
2. When it comes to computer games, Jack is a real expert.
 As far as computer games are CONCERNED, Jack is a real expert.
3. David said that the accident was his fault.  David TOOK the blame/responsibility for the accident.
4. If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he’ll do.
 If he doesn’t get that job, there is no KNOWING what he’ll do.
 But for the INGENUITY of his brother’s plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued.
II. Use the word given and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in such a way that
it is as similar as possible to the original one. Do NOT change the form of the word given. (1, 0 point)
John … will stand trial murder at the High Court next week.
How do ……… our sales stand in relation to those of other firms?…
There has …… been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was
imposed.……
There is…… no doubt that this new record will sell a lot of copies.
My changing …………… my mind about resigning is out of question.
projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
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the others:
Question 1:a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
(5 pts)
1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy
2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom
3. A. arrived B. experienced C. failed D. discovered
4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour
5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators
b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts)
1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy
2. A. surround B. restrict C. remove D. manual
3. A. planet B. affect C. annoy D. excuse
4. A. famous B. climate C. language D. attend
5. A. extensive B. decorate C. distinguish D. acquaintance
Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts)
1. It is imperative that the letter (send)_be sent _ at once.
2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel)will have traveled to Nha Trang.
3. Up to now , we (complete)_have completed_ four tests.
4. The students (punish)_punished yesterday is my brother .
5. I think the play (perform)_is being performed now.
6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare)_should have prepared_ it very carefully at home.
7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) _assist_the poor in improving their
living condition.
8. By the time he became (become) heavy weight boxing champion, he had won (win) over thirty fights.
9. He looked frightened as if he _had seen_ (see) a ghost.
Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts)
1. Their _friendship _has lasted a life time. FRIEND
2. Everyone has a number of accquaintances but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT
3. Cats are supposed to have nice _lives_. LIVE
4. The evening was enjoyably_spent playing and talking . ENJOY
5. The cost of _carriage must be paid by the buyer . CARRY
6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was _underweight . WEIGH
7. He lives in an attractive_residential part of Sydney RESIDE
8. We must learn about keeping the environment _unpolluted_. POLLUTE
9. He finds it difficult to accept _criticism _from others. CRITICISE
10. The film is entertaining but full of historical inaccuracies . ACCURATE
Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts)
1. He has been ill with_ flu for a week .
2. I’m against _ any having more meetings.
3. She will remain here for_ the rest of the day.
4. A good friend always stand for you when you are in_ trouble.
5. Jim managed to climb into the house by_ means _of_ a ladder he found.
6. I’d like to thank you, on behalf _of everyone who was rescued .
7. Julia has nothing _in_ common _with Bill, they are quite different.
Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts)
Speech is one of the most important 1ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just making
noises. To talk and also to be 2 understood_ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is , we have
to use combinations of 3sounds_ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication
would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very 4important_ The basic 5 vocabulary_ of English is not very large,
and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite 6well_ But the more words you know, the more idea

you can_7express and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the 8 main thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we _9 say the
words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions
and _10 show whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts)
Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1)_ this
taboo question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2) well have heard some or
all of the (3)_ It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child. Or
it’s the satisfaction of (4)_ _ well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (5) . I
worked as a bus conductor once, and I can’t say I (6)_ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway
trying to (7) out tickets without falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of other people perhaps,
but if that is the (8) , what about farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated
by the job? Work is power and a sense of status say those (9) have either attained these elusive goals, or
feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership (10) Or we can blame it all on someone
else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this under my (11) ., that most of us work rather as Mr.
Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12) up. We’ll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think.
We’ll scrape together the (13) and open that little shop we always dreamed of, or go (14) the world, or
spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15) we deserve, but until then at least we have
something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to wonder why.
1. A. propose B. meditate C. consider D. launch
2. A. might B. can C. will D. should
3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter
4. A. a work B. a job C. a task D. an effort
5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement
6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt
7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give
8. A. one B. case C. question D. former
9. A. people B. must C. who D. to
10. A. qualities B. status C. property D. requirements
11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath D. pressure
12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end
13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money
14. A. round B. over C. into D. to
15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion
Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts)
(The first is done for you: 1-b)
Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good 1b. would you like to_ come too? 2-d. Do you like_
sports?
Julia: Oh yes, 3-f. I like_ squash, for example. But really, 4- e. I prefer_ sports which you can do
outdoors. What about you, 5-a. do you like_ outdoor sports?
Linda: I 6-j. enjoy_ most sports, but 7-g. my favorite is_ tennis.
Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s ?
Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away.
Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts.
Linda: 8-h. I’d rather_ go to a club with a swimming pool.
Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s.
Kida: Well, 9_c. what do you want to do_?
Julia: (10)_i. I’m not sure_.You decide.
Linda: OK, 10 to go to Black’s . But _11-k. I’d prefer_ to pay your bus fare!
Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts)
During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their
inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of
mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond
reading and writing.
In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday
became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy.
Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then
Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that

when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine
for making electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances.
Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor.
However, Queen Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in
1867.
1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday?
A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write.
C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith.
2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a .
A. chemist B. bottle washer C. scientist D. professor
3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except .
A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances
C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism
4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from .
A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend
5. Faraday died in .
A. 1867 B. 1831 C.1812 D. 1821
Question 9: Sentence transformation - a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it
means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
‹ I took it for granted that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment.
‹ Onbeingasked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment.
3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.
‹ No sooner had the burglars left the building than someone rang the alarm.
4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
‹ Much to our regret, we have to / must inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
‹ Ratherthan disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence, using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. (5
pts)
1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD
‹Jenny wasn’t in the mood for going to the party / to go to the party
2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON
‹Did Pamela give any reason for being so late?
3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN
‹Everybody is going to be given a raise / rise
4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND
‹Neither of us is bound by this contract until we both sign it.
5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE
‹To (the best of) my knowledge, he is still working in Bristol.
Question 10: a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts)
1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to
drive a car.” ‹The taxi driver asked the other driver angrily why he didn’t go and push a baby- carriage. He was
not fit to drive a car.
2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little earlier.
Have you any massages for her?” ‹Harry told his wife that he was going to see his mother that evening if he
could get away from the office a little earlier. He asked her if she had any messages for his mother.
3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy
for you”. ‹Timothy asked the pretty girl at the station to let him help her with that / her suitcase. It looked a lot
too heavy forher.
4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I
assure you I did not.” ‹Charles said that if I/ she (etc.) really thought he had said that about me / her, he was
not surprised that I / she was angry with him. But he assured me/ her that he had not.
5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder in
winter than I realized.” ‹My father said we’d better bring/ take some warmer clothes with us next time
we come/ go here / there. It gets a lot colder in winter than he had realized.

b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a
correctly expressed question. (5 pts)
1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/? ‹What would you buy if you won a lottery?
2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/? ‹Won’t you please turn off the light in the hall?
3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/?‹Where shall we go for our holiday this summer?
4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/?‹Shall I buy this dress or that one?
5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/?‹How many tins of milk do you think we should
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A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D.
obligation
A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the
ancestor
A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the
qualities that make
12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they much longer.
1. Paris has been well-knownabout its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over
100 years.
A BC D
2.In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side.
A B C D
3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories.
A BC D
4. The new bridge makes it possiblyto cross the river easily and quickly.
A B C D
5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes
are very popular.
A B C D
III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10pts)

1. He is unhappy because of his deafness . (deaf)
2. The drainage of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain)
3. He has made a great contribution to the development of the country. (contribute)
4. We will hire new staff when the necessity arises. (necessary)
5. His repeated absence from school is unacceptable. (absent)
6. The teacher’s words are a great encouragement to him. (encourage)
7. They are very supportive of one another. (support)
8. Her interests are very diverse . (diversity)
9. I can’t stand his rudeness . (rude)
10. The holiday was beyond all expectations . (expect)
PART C: READING
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each
space. (15 pts)
Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at
school and hopefully go on to university (1)_later ? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) _a_ training
course?".
The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_ worth _ remembering two things: there is more unemployment
among people (4)_who haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5) skills_ will have a big
advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities
(6)_for_ training. Getting qualifications will (7)_help_ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening
classes allow you to learn (8)_while_ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is
(9)_ another possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)_getting_
practical work experience.
II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in
the passage below. (10pts)
If you (1) to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label
inside (2) 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3) an example
of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker,
whose stated aim is to 'make the (4) world a library'.Book-crossers 'release' books (5) by passing
them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and then read,
before they (6) turn release them back 'into the wild'. (7) a book has been 'caught', the person
finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's
ID number written on the label. That (8) , both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can
keep track of its progress.Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in
a (9) range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in
public fountains. Often a book is left in a place (10) is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's
Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a museum.
1.A. occur B.happen C. pass D. arise
2.A. telling B.saying C. talking D. answering
3.A. away B. along C.across D. aside
4.A. full B. absolute C. quite D.whole
5.A.either B. but C. or D. neither
6.A. at B. to C.in D. for
7.A. Soon B. Since C.Once D. While
8.A.way B. time C. place D. manner
9. A. deep B. long C. high D.wide
10. A. what B.which C. who D. where
III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20pts)
To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in

wonderland and the works of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy
Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when
her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in
Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher.
Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post
office. The first of the books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she
wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the
fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne
books.
In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote
many other books. However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still
read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special
character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and today
visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to . A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of
her fictional character Anne.
B. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D.introduce Montgomery and her Anne
books.
A. by her grandparentsB. in an orphanage C. by her motherD. by her father
A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C.From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918
A. kindly B.old C. friendly D. sly
A. the town of Cavendish B.the town of Avonlea C. SaskatchewanD. Ontario
A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of
Mark Twain.
C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after
Montgomery had died.
7. Ontario was the place where .A.Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married
A. excellence B.reputation C. effort D. permanence
A. a person in a novel B.nature C. a written symbolD. location
A. a television series B. movies C. a playD. a ballet
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your
answer on your answer sheet. (10pts)
1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom.  Tom advised Paul not to lend her
any more money.
2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time. In spite of the bad traffic/the fact that the traffic was
bad, Peter arrived on time.
3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009.  I haven’t seen Mary since 2009.
4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning. They hadthe plumber repair the
leak this morning
5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region.  If the stormhadn’t swept through
the region, they wouldn’t have had a bad crop
II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word
given. Do not change the word. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) Someone might
have stolen your purse / Your purse might have been stolen when we were in the restaurant
2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) Bob denied taking/ having taken Sue’s

calculator.
3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) They blamed the fire on an
electrical failure/ an electrical failure for the fire.
4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies)She made/offered her apologies
to the host and left early.
5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) Peter was the first person whose advice I asked
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B. PHONETICS
sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.(15
pts)
1. Please favour.
4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very education.
5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “ ., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at
five.”
underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers
on your answer sheet.(20pts)
1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful andheavy group of horses.
A B C D
A B CD

A B C D
4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedlybetween the friendliest to humans.
A B C D
5. Working all night long, Jim feltextreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich.
A B C D
6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements inmostly forms of music.
A B C D
A B C D
8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealedwhen the construction of roads and buildings.
A B C D
A B CD
10. All root vegetables grow underground,and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots.
A B C D
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank.(10pts)
Fish live almost (1) _ everywhere _ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the
steaming (2)_waters_ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_ underground rivers.
Some fish make long journeys (4) _across_ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the
ocean (5) _bottom . Most fish can’t (6)_ leave water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds.
Fish have enormous importance (7)_to_ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch
them for sports, and many people (8)_keep_ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature.
They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)_food for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10
) balance the total number of plants and animals on the earth.
II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the
numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet.(10pts)
down'. People generally accept that if you are (2) pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But
is this really true (3) is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often
difficult to (4) whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are
feeling run down, they are (5) certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So,
how do you (6) if it's the cold that is making them (7) run down or the fact that they are run down
that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And
answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the
Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre,
where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions measured the (8) of stress each
volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether
they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (9) between the
measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress, the more likely
the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to
become ill, but now (10) the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They
may even find different ways of combating disease.
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.(20pts)
As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were
building with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment
houses. Some were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with

storerooms for grain and other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make
construction easier and for defense against enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish
explorers must have realized since they called them “pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the
pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans, and squash. They made excellent pottery and
wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The Southwest has always been a dry
country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to their fields and gardens
through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion. They developed
elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was simpler and
more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and
mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted
small animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals,
walruses, and the great whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of
packed snow. When summer came, they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne,
Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains
and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these
tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the covering of their tents and tips.
D2TBIM0N:
E. WRITING NGANB
Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one.(20pts)
1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. I wasn’t early enough to see her.
2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. The fog prevented us from driving
3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. There is an eight o’ clock train every morning
“Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her.
5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food
Your chanceof success depends on your working hard.
7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. He made greateffort to give up smoking.
8. An aerial is not required with this radio. You don’tneed to use an aerial with the radio.
9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. The soonerhe stops smoking, the better he’ll feel
10. The wedding was held despite the rain. The wedding tookplace despite /(in spite of) the rain
THE END

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A. LISTENING: 30 MARKS
Part I Lmten to a mv talking abet the danger of smoking and decide if each of the
Jofloivrng rfofemenZs u true , Jafrr (F) or zinc menfiazied (?V . ited ( niie cnrrrcf boxec.
'1 II marLs
STATEMENTS
(1) It is estimated that 1.5 billion smokers around the world are
(2) 4 out of 5 smokers wish to stop smoking but they are not able to
do
SO.
(3) In the US, smoking accounts for approximately 315,000
preventable
(4) Smoking kills 7 times the number of people who die in
automobile
accidents.
(5) Tobacco smoke has been recognised as a dangerous carcinogen
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chéo
Part 2: £isien in a crimes cuffing to book a table at a restaurant and JH each gap with ONE
icier, word or number. Ib masM)
The caller is requesting information about making a group booking. There will be up to (1)
people in the group.
The group is eating on Friday, November (2) .
The restaurant usually offer a set menu for groups up to (3) people.
The group has a couple of(4) some meat eaters, one person who needs gluten-
free and another who is allergic to (5)
There are (6) different menus. The basic menu costs (7) per
person. The restaurant does this menu for a (8) of 4 people. The most expensive option
is menu(9) which costs(10) per person.
Pvt 3: Listen to fix resi oJ the conversation between the woman and the man above and
BOOKING FORM
NAME
E-MAIL
TEL N° :(3)
NUMBER OF EATERS :(4)
Notes: Send (5)

Receptionist
Eric
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B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: 60 marks

Part 1. Apply f6e rorrnrfJnrm nJr6r word in parentheses. (10 marks)
Your answer
1. Consumer goods are highly nowadays 1.
(competition)
2. has facilitated farming in that area. (machine) 2.
3. We can’t trust that man; he is 3.

4 Many companies know that attractive can 4.
persuade customers to buy their goods. (package)
5. It’s impossible to visit all the tourist of Nha 5.
Trang City within one day. bnitraof)
6. They all cheered as their team came out. 6.
(enthusiasm)
7. The more an event is, the better it will 7.
be
remembered. (signify)
8. He didn’t pay the bill and now the electricity has been
8.
. (connect)
9. He’s so ! He just can’t make up his mind. 9.
(decide)
10. Everyone whose meet our criteria will 10.
be considered. (qualify)
Part 2. in each of the following pieces of text, choose the best word from omong the
alternatives in hold italics. IO mum
1. I am going to help your parents get you better. We won’t let you1.
get any more ill, nor let you die, and nor will we let you get
overwei t, which I know is another doubP' ear7ob’ection
ou have.
2. “Here’s what to do. If the police ask you, just say you can’t 2.
remember who bought you the drink. Say the place was full of rich
tourists and it must have been one of them.” This plaMtheoryHiew
3
seemed to please the boy, who grinned and said ‘Right. No problem.’
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3. Inform air-traffic control that your aircrafl has been taken over 3.
by tourists and that you are changing course and proceeding to
Cyprus. When you have done that, tell the passengers of this
developmen€e ec€result and warn them not to make any stupid
moves.
4. Even today, when it has been widely filmed and photographed, 4.
Tibetan-style debating remains an astonishing spectacle, with its
stamping, posturing and hand clapping. No outsider since
Desideri had regularly taken part in this ecNnciioMaclir‘ .
5. Pressure to get tough on international fossil thieves has grown 5.
steadily, along with the prices collectors pay for top-grade
specimens. TheJacsissuHfopic has come to head over a piece of
moon rock now in the hands of a private collector in the US.
Part 3. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answers
(A,
B, C, or D) in the space provided under this Rart. 18 man)
1. The population problems in town have been by mass tourism in the summer.
A. augmented B. contributed C. developed D. exacerbated
2. These figures give you some idea of the cost of your car for one year.
A. maintaining B. controlling C. handling D. managing
3. Having considered the problem for a while, she thought better her solution.
A. from B. than C. of D. to
4. It was impossible for her to tell the truth, so she had to a story.
A. manage B. invent C. lie D. combine
5. Dave and I have to meet at the bus station at 9 o’clock.
A. arranged B. appointed C. confirmed D. combined
6. Jeff seemed to be of remembering anything I told him.
A. unable B. unwilling C. incapable D. inefficient
7. I had to pay on a carpet I bought in through the Customs yesterday.
A. rates B. taxes C. fines D. duty
8. He decided to call the police he’d witnessed the car accident.
A. while B. until C. before D. as soon as
9. she was relaxed, she could cope better with her problems.
A. At which point B. Now that C. Hardly D. While
10. Last year I went abroad for a month on a tour.
A. homesick B. home-grown C. home-stay D. home-made
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11. I believed that your success in the last exam resulted your hard work.
A. on B. in C. from D. of
12. I think the company should inform its customers the improvements in their services.
A. about B. of C. on D. to
13. more help, I could call my neighbour.
A. Should I need B. Because I need C. Unless I need D. When I need
14. If I were the exam, he would be astonished.
A. passed B. passing C. to be passed D. to pass
15. “Who was Tom with when you saw him?” — “He was his own.”
A. in B. at C. on D. with
16. I don’t of smoking in public places. It’s not fair to non-smokers.
A. fond B. approve C. disapprove D. appeal
17. How could you have him for your brother?
A. confused B. considered C. D. mistaken
thought
18. AIG for Asian Indoor Games.
A. stands B. explains C. makes D. symbolizes
Your answer:
12 15 17
find 4: Uce the correct form of each verb inparentheses. (12 marlis)
Every ten minutes, one species of animal, plant, or insect (1) (die) out for ever. If
nothing (2) (do) about it, one million species that (3) (be) alive today (4)
(become) extinct twenty years from now.
Fortunately, somebody (5) (fi;y) to do something about it. In 1961, the World
Wildlife Fund (6) (found) — a small group of people who (7) (want) to raise money
to save animals and plants from extinction. Today, the World Wildlife Fund (8) @e) a
large inteniational organisation.
It (9) (raise) over £35 million for conservation projects, and (10) (gire)
support to National Parks in six continents. It (11) (defy) 30 mammals and birds
— including the tiger — to survive. Perhaps this is not much, but (12) (be) a start.
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Your answer:
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1
2
Your answer
A: Did you happen to see Helen last week?
B: Yes, I her while I was browsing in a bookstore 1.
downtown.
A: Didn’t you find any books you liked?
2.
B: I did. Helen these book to me.
2.
A: Jr ion’t polite to interrupt people while they’re talking.
3. Right? 3.
B: Right. You should never anyone’s conversation.
A: flow you decided what you you’ve going to study at
4. college? 4.
B: Well, I was wondering about painting at the College
of Fine Arts, but my parents wanted me to be a doctor.
A: fFI;y has that machine stopped operating?
B: It because someone tossed an old shoe into the feeder.
A: Do we have to redo our report on Women’s Lib?
6. B: Of course we must it unless we want to fail the 6.
A: there did you find that article about the Women’s

Movement
in the mid 1900s?
B: I it on a Website.
A: ?fnw long did the movement last?
Thi sinh khéng desc viet vie phan co gach chéo
A: Why did they eliminate the word “female” from “female

doctors”?
9.
B: I suppose they it because they thought it was
unfair to women.
A: I’d like an acer to your vfO/n/ion ofwomen’s rights.
10. B: Um... could we discuss the question 10.
privately? A: A/J ri,g/i/. We ’II it at my
house.
C. READII9G: 50 IYfARKS
Pvt I: head the following passage carefully and they choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to
JiI u‹ic6 rpacu. (Ill marks)
Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and waking was governed
entirely by external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and (I)
of the sun. But they have now (2) that there is a daily rhythm to a (3) range of
biological functions — including temperature, digestion and mental (4) - which are regulated
internally by a special time-keeping mechanism within the brain.
The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and (5) for external changes so
that, for example, body temperature starts to rise (6) dawn, gearing us up for the day, and
begins to (7) in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
Some people’s body clocks (8) poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb
their lives and even (9) their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance
and even accidents can all be (10) or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks.
1. A. descending B. diving C. dipping D. setting
2. A. established B. fixed C. settled D. assured
3. A. wide B. various C. far D. grand
4. A. operation B. activity C. process D. occupation
5. A. dispose B. scheme C. steady D. prepare
6. A. beside B. appropriately C. around D. nearly
7. A. fall B. reduce C. lessen D. subtract
8. A. keep B. hold C. support D. preserve
9. A. risk B. spoil C. injure D. threaten
10. A. put B. formed C. caused D. made
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Your answer:
1 2 3 4 6 7 10
Part 2: Read the following Rassage endQH in each gaR with one word of vhich the frs icier
isgirrs (12 marks)
Sports and Games
A sport is a physical activity that people do for fun and as a way to (1) r with
others. People have enjoyed sports for (2) r of years. Every sport has a set of rules that
the players should follow.
In some sports one person competes against other (3) i . Examples of these
sports include boxing, wrestling, (4) g , diving, long jump, and
horseback riding. In team sports a group of people plays against another group, or team. A
team may have as (5)a as two members, or it may have many members. A
basketball team has five. Eleven players make up a b)s team.
Sports can be amateur or professional. Amateur (7) n do not get paid for
participating in a sport, whereas professional ones play sports for money.
In some (8) n cultures, sports were a part of religious practices. Ancient
Greeks played games to (9) h their gods.
Ancient Romans related athletic games to military skills, not religion. They did such sports as
boxing, chariot racing, and (10) r javelins.
After ancient times people continued to play sports, but they were usually unorganised.
Organised sports have been more (I 1) c since the eighteenth century. People have
created sets of rules for different sports and organizations to control (12) c
Your answer:
Tlii sinh khong dviyc viet v0o pinct gqch chéo
Pvt 3: Read the following passage and answer questions 1-5. (10 marks)
how Safe is a Cup of Ten?
People all over the world drink tea. It is a mild beverage which people enjoy in the
morning when they start their day, and for years it has had a reputation for both safe and
almost always beneficial, a drink which will give its consumer a lift without dangerous side-
effects. It was a drink favoured by temperance organizations who saw far more to fear in
alcoholic beverages.
Now scientists are suggesting that tea may not be as safe as we had previously
believed. Tea contains caffeine, and caffeine has been linked to sleeplessness, and to the
unpleasant jumpy feeling some people get when stressed. More seriously, there is a link with
miscarriages, and pregnant women are advised to reduce their intake of tea until their baby is
born.
Caffeine is found in tea, but it is a larger component of other drinks. Six hundred mg of
caffeine is found in six cups of percolated coffee, eight cups of instant coffee and 12 cups
of medium strength tea. Chocolate drinks contain about 30 mg of caffeine per glass so it takes
20 glasses to reach 600 nig.
The comparison demands that we know how strong ‘medium strength’ tea actually is,
but medium strength to one person is weak to another. It would, of course, be possible to
devise an objective test which prescribed the exact amount of tea in the pot, the time taken
for it to brew, and the differing effects of adding (or not adding) milk or lemon. Most tea
drinkers would rightly regard this as a foolish waste of time, and would continue to judge the
strength of the tea they drink by its colour.
Many people who drink a lot of tea solve the problem by drinking a beverage from
which the caHeine has been removed, decaffeinated tea, but others claim that it simply
doesn’t taste right. The sensible course is probably one of moderation: continue to enjoy
your cup of tea, but don’t enjoy too many!
Answer the questions 1-5 by choosing the appropriate letter A, B, C, or D.
1. Tea used to he considered as
A. beneficial in moderation. B. beneficial in all situations.
C. more dangerous than D. less dangerous than alcohol.
alcohol.
2. Scientists say tea may be dangerous because it
A. contains caffeine. B. makes all its drinkers nervous.
C. reduces miscarriages. D. irritates babies.
3. There is more caffeine in tea than
A. instant coffee. B. chocolate drinks.
C. percolated coffee. D. cola drinks.
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4. Tea drinkers usually access the strength of tea by

A. its colour. B. how long it is brewed.
C. its D. a measured amount.
milkiness.
5. The author suggests the best solution is to drink
A. decaffeinated tea. B. instant coffee.
C. tea in D. no tea at all.
moderation.
Your aaswer:
Part 4: head the following passage and answen questions 1-6. 18 man)
The Efficient Reader
Experts on reading skills will disagree on the best ways for a student to improve
their reading speed. The problem seems to be that the purpose for reading varies from
situation to situation, and any advice for students needs to take into account their particular
context. As well as the impact of the purpose for reading, a reader may encounter certain
linguistic features in a text that provide valuable shortcuts in absorbing the text’s
information. With newspaper, for example, an experienced reader will focus on pictures,
headlines, and boxes which contain reports. This techniques is termed 'skimming’ and is
used by reader who akeady knows what they want to read, and has predicted the text’s
contents.
Texts may be classified by type or genre, and some may be more familiar than others.
Text types include:
letters and postcards puzzles and rules for games
magazine advertisements timetables
newspaper reports exam directions
newspaper ‘human interest’ stories visual information such as graphs, maps and
diagrams
comics form guides for sporting events
official reports, procedures, rules online texts
poems and novels email and SMS messages
Most experts agree that an efficient reader will find the information he or she needs, and
ignore irrelevant information. This assumes that the reader already knows what is relevant and
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what is not. This knowledge depends very much on the reader’s age, level of maturity, familiarity
with his/her culture, and prior reading experience.
The type of text will also require more or less attention to details. Newspaper articles
often put the topic or 'gist’ of the story at the beginning, while the remainder of the report
aiis in the details. On the other hand, poems require that every phrase or word is
considered for its
connotative meaning. Academic texts often require the reader to follow a detailed analysis
or argument.
He/she should also be able to see connections between ideas, on a sentence and a
paragraph level. The learner should also apply his/her own knowledge to interpret the text.
For visual information like graphs, the reader should interpret the symbols used to encode
the information; in other words, the reader should ‘translate’ visual symbols into words
and sentences.
The best advice is: practice with texts you are most likely to encounter at university.
Answer q stionc 1-6 by choosing the aRpropriate letter A B, C or D
A give advice on reading quickly
B present research ideas on what makes a good teacher
C prove that reading carefully depends on text type and
purpose D show that text types determine reading methods.
2. The passage points out that
A rapid reading is essential for successful university study
B students who read more slowly are more successful at university
study C reading speed is determined by the purpose for which
one reads
D students who read intensively are more successful.
3. The efficient reader
A knows a wide range of text types B reads quickly
C reads slowly D finds relevant
information.
4. The efficient reader
A relates his/her own knowledge to the
text B reads intensively a wide range of texts
C reads newspapers as well as academic
journals D reads slowly.
5. The efi"icient reader
A uses the way a text is constructed to assist coitiprehension
B can understand a text from headings and subheadings
C takes notes using all the headings and subheadings
checks all unl‹nown vocabulary in a dictionary.
6. The most conclusive advice for improving reading is
A practice reading a wide range of texts
B decide what you need to read and pmctise
C decide what material on a reading list is
relevant D read intensively as well as
extensively.
D. WRITING: 6ii marks

Part la: Pfncc fAr wnrdr mm fAr box beinx› info the foHowlng fabfe undrr for ppprnprliifr
as a result of as well as despite otherwise subsequently

becaw# of such as However for example due to
when in contrast so recently
in addition am although result in
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chéo
Pvt lb: Use words and phrases from the be:iMtable above to JH in the gaps in the pMSOQM
befoi. home words or phrases may be red mum nan ence. Here met be more flaw rsie
possible way to link the sentences. (l0 marks)
Computer breakdown may be caused by a number of factors, (1) the age of the
hardware, human error, or computer viruses.
Viruses are usually introduced into an office computer system through infected disks, CDs
or downloaded material Porn the internet. Disks and CDs are often brought into an office by
staff, who may be copying office files. These are (2) downloaded into their personal
computer at home. Their personal computers may contain viruses which copy themselves on any
new disk or CD inserted into the machine.
Although most computers today contain anti-virus software which would detect viruses
and alert the user, material downloaded from the internet or sent as an attachment by email may
still (3) a virus.
Computer viruses have become a threat to the integrity of data stored in personal
computers (4) large mainframes in corporate and government institutions.
The industry is fighting back; (5) the prevalence of these viruses, anti-virus software
has been developed and can be installed at low cost. (6) , it is still necessary to
regularly update
the software as new viruses develop and the old software is unable to protect computer
hard drives from becoming infected. It is an ongoing battle, for as fast as the technology to
combat a virus is developed, a new virus is created. The power of the computer is certainly
worth defending. Computerised databases provide workers in an organisation with the
information they need (7) they need it. Computer
networks allow the free flow of information from not only one part of an organization too
another, but also globally, (8) new information can
be quickly assimilated and stored for possible use later.
Computerised databases are invaluable in the field of medical health. In a hospital, (9)
, a database for information on diseases, drugs and other records will be invaluable to
a doctor trying to diagnose many different cases.
So we can see that (10) their power, computer systems are highly vulnerable.
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1. Mary didn’t listen to the weather forecast carefully.

Mary paid
2. She gave a friendly smile and waved goodbye.
She smiled . --.-.-.. .. . . . . . .......... . - . -- - .......- -.-- ---.. .. — -.------ --------
3. I didn't know about John’s depamire.
I didn't know that ... - . ..—... .... ... .... - - -...... . . ..... . . .-.. .- --..-------
4. This is a “No smoking”
office. Y‹»u are
5. The boy wasn’t allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.
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Part 3: Essay writing. (3ti marks)

i rifr about iArJoffrivfng topic in 2J# words. Give reosnnr for your carver and fnrfsdr out'
retract example m you own knowledge or experience.
UBND T NH H I D NG K THI CH N H C SINH GI I T NH
S GIÁO D C VÀ ÀO T O L P 12 THPT N M H C 2013 - 2014
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh

CHÍNH TH C
Th i gian làm bài: 180 phút
( thi có 05 trang)
H c sinh làm bài vào t gi y thi.

Ph n tr c nghi m: Ch c n vi t ch cái A, ho c B, C, D.
Ph n t lu n: Vi t y theo yêu c u c a bài.
(Thí sinh không c s d ng tài li u gì.)
A. LISTENING
I. Listen to an interview on transportation and fill in each of the blanks with NO MORE THAN 3
WORDS / NUMBERS (5.0 points).
Questions
How do you How far is it How long does it Are you ever late Suggestions for
get to school? from your home take you to get because of improving the
to school? to school? transportation transportation?
Names problems?
need more
Mike By bus (2) 15 or 20 minutes (4)
buses
need
Liz (1) 20 miles It depends No (5)
subway system
Tom By bike A few blocks (3) _ No
II. Listen to a conversation between Daphne and her father. Decide whether the following statements
are true (T) or false (F) (5.0 points).
T F
6. Daphne is playing a computer game at the moment.
7. Daphne’s dad doesn’t know what an e-mail is.
8. Daphne’s dad thinks emails are cheap to send.
9. Telephone rates are cheaper after 6:00 pm.
10. Daphne’s dad would like to send an e-mail.
III. Listen to an announcement at a school fête and choose the best answer for the following
statements and questions (5.0 points).
11. The money will be spent on_ _
A. school computers B. a new building C. the fête D. a new swimming pool
12. What starts at 2 o’clock?
A. The fête. B. The county gymnastics competition.
C. The gymnastics display D. Fun and games
13. You can have a coffee break
A. in classroom 6 B. in classroom 7 C. in the sports hall D. in the front playground
14. You can enter the three-legged race if you are _
A. a child with an adult B. a mum and a dad C. an aunt and an uncle D. an adults over 18
15. You should buy your raffle tickets
A. by 4.30 pm B. at 5 pm
C. when you enter the fête D. anytime before 5pm
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B. PHONETICS - GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the groups (5.0 points)
16. A. individual B. entertainment C. introduction D. environment
17. A. knowledge B. miserable C. reaction D. accident
18. A. political B. yesterday C. ambulance D. furniture
19. A. confidence B. minimize C. complaint D. imitate
20. A. company B. atmosphere C. customer D. employment
II. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points)
21. Peter: “ I’ve got to go, Betty. So long." Betty: ” So long, Peter. And _ ”
A. be careful B. don’t hurry C. take care D. don’t take
22. John: “How lovely your house is!” Jack: “ _”
A. I love it, too. B. Thank you, it’s nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say that again. D. Really? It is.
23. Mr. Thomson is one of the most distinguished scientists in his .
A. matter B. field C. part D. place
24. There has been a great _ in her English.
A. escalation B. rise C. increase D. improvement
25. The of the general election will be known today.
A. result B. decision C. effect D. choice
26. Released in 1915, _
A. D.W Griffith’s made an epic film about the Civil War, Birth of a Nation.
B. the Civil War was the subject of D.W. Griffith’s epic film, Birth of a Nation.
C. D.W. Griffith’s epic film Birth of a Nation was about the Civil War.
D. the subject of D.W. Griffith’s epic film Birth of a Nation was the Civil War.
27. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in _ .
A. cost B. worth C. value D. price
28. Boy: “Would you say that English is a global language?” Girl: "_ _"
A. Yes, it has. B. I like it.
C. I don’t understand the difference. D. Oh, absolutely.
29. The couple decided to every month for their retirement.
A. put some money away B. put some money aside
C. take up some money D. take some money away
30.The taxi was so late reaching the station that my father missed his
train.
A. rarely B. immediately C. entirely D. almost
31._ an emergency arise, call 911.
A. Should B. Can C. Does D. Will
32.The doctor gave the patient _ _ examination to discover the cause of his
collapse.
A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole
33.On _ she had passed the exam, she jumped for joy.
A. having told B. he was told C. being told D. telling
34. Henry: " _ " John: "Nothing."
A. What do you do? B. What's new? C. How are you? D. Are you a newcomer?
35. Sarah: "I am terribly sorry, Mr. Johnson. I won't be able to come to the office tomorrow."
Mr. Johnson: " _ "
A. Oh, that's annoying. B. Sounds like fun. C. Well, never mind. D. Great, Sarah.
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
36. (MYSTERY), the light came on though no one was near the switch.
37. Excessive (EXPOSE) to direct sunlight should of course be avoided.
38. The complete (RELEVANT) of this answer shows that the student did not read the question carefully.
39. Most birds (MIGRATORY) in the winter.
40. When a boy, Bob was a very(ATTEND) student and seemed to spend most of the time looking out of the
window.
41. Travelling gives young people opportunities to (DEPTH) their understanding of the world.
42. The living-room is littered with (DISCARD) newspapers.
43. The boys took part in the competition with great (ENTHUSIAST).
44. Most young Americans want to lead a / an (DEPEND) life at the age of twenty.
45. (NEW) energy sources such as wind and wave power are pollution-free.
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting: (5.0 points)
46. Visitors may realize that even though they can’t make their homes in Venice city, they can take away
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with A B
them memories of their
beauty. C D
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47. The news of the negotiations for a peace treaty between the two Presidents were received with mixed
emotions by A B C
the citizens of both countries .
D
48. If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals
now. A B C D
49. The Girls Scouts, found by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, has grown to a current membership of more than
A B C
three million girls.
D
50. Americans annually import more than $ 3 billion worthy of Italian clothing, jewelry, and shoes.
A B C D
C. READING
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space: (10 points)
These days in business, people have to face many challenging questions when designing and
implementing new projects in undeveloped areas of the countryside. One issue which has to be faced is
whether it is possible to introduce new technology without destroying the local environment.
Economic (51) and environmental conservation are often seen as natural enemies. It is
unfortunate that in the past this has often been true, and it has been necessary to choose between (52)
the project or protecting the environment. However, by taking environmental considerations (53)
at an early stage in a project, companies can significantly reduce any impacts on local plants and
animals.
For example, in southern Africa, a company called CEL was asked to put up 410 km of a power
transmission line without disturbing the rare birds which inhabit that area. The project was carried out with
(54) disturbance last summer. What may surprise many business people is the fact that this
consideration for local wildlife did not in any way (55) down the project. Indeed, the necessary
advance planning (56) with local knowledge and advanced technology, (57) _ that the
project was actually completed ahead of schedule. CEL was contracted to finish the job by October and (58)
to do so two months earlier.
CEL is one of those companies which is (59) _ to the principle of environmental
conservation. Many other companies have yet to be (60) of the importance of balancing the
needs of people with those of the environment. However, it may be the only realistic way forward.
51. A. development B. progression C. rise D. increase
52. A. running B. dealing C. controlling D. leading
53. A. deeply B. gravely C. seriously D. severely
54. A. bare B. smallest C. least D. minimal
55. A. turn B. slow C. speed D. hold
56. A. tied B. combined C. added D. related
57. A. led B. caused C. resulted D. meant
58. A. managed B. succeeded C. achieved D. fulfilled
59. A. promised B. persuaded C. convicted D. committed
60. A. argued B. convinced C. urged D. impressed
II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words provided in the box, choose the most
suitable for each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use (5 points).
But bad help benefit
need true good Indeed
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the
cinema or renting videos. But is this necessarily a (61) thing? For years, newspaper reports
have been saying that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad-
tempered, even violent as a result. But new research, carried out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that
the opposite may be (62) _ .
(63) _, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to
improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games make the brain work harder in
certain ways, like imagining sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that
people play the games repeatedly means that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore
likely to become highly developed.
Social skills may (64) _, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person
shooter games such as “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-
operation, and that this helps them to make good friendships and become strong members of their
communities. So rather than giving up computer games, perhaps young people (65) to spend
more time on them?
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III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question (10 points).
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling
is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling
movement is “ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes
and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually
paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are
wrapped simply, and reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products.
When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more
resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys high-quality appliance that can be easily
repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if a customer chooses a
product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to manufacturers. To reduce
garbage, the throwaway must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After
customers empty the bottles, they can return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the
bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In
some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage
dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.
The third step is to recycle. Spent motor oil cans can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are
costly to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV
set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the
world’s precious resources.
A. what is involved in the recycling movement.
B. what people often understand about the term “recycle”.
C. how to live sensitive to the environment.
D. how to reduce garbage disposal.
67. The word “sensitive” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. responding B. logical C. cautious D. friendly
68. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _.
A. buy high-quality product
B. buy fewer hamburgers
C. buy simply-wrapped things
D. reuse cups
69. Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products?
A. Because they have to be repaired many times
B. Because they produce less energy.
C. Because customers change their ideas all the time.
D. Because people will soon throw them away
70. What is the best description of the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
B. The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed.
C. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
D. The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected.
71. The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A. each returned bottle is paid. B. people are ordered to return bottles
C. not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D. returned bottles are few
72. The word “practice” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. drill B. exercise C. deed D. belief
73. The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
A. more than B. less than
C. as much as D. not worth being compared to
74. The word “precious” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. natural B. substantial C. first D. invaluable
75. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. It's imppossible to recycle aluminum.
B. Aluminum is one resource that needs to be saved.
C. Aluminum is a lasting resource.
D. It's cheap to make aluminum cans.
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D. WRITING
76. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the past few years.
- There .............................................................................................................................................................
77. Their chances of success are small.
- It is ................................................................................................................................................................
78. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
- It ....................................................................................................................................................................
79. Most people can understand Tom when he speaks Vietnamese.
- Tom can make ...............................................................................................................................................
80. We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for his contribution to the cause of the national liberation.
- We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for what ...................................................................................
II. Use the suggested words and phrases below to make complete sentences of a passage(10 points).
81. Come / enjoy / three hundred years / history / single day!
82. Highfield House / one / Britain's finest old buildings / attractive / well-kept gardens / good view / beautiful
North Norfolk coast.
83. Until recently / it / home / members / Highfield family.
84. Now / however / this classic 18th century hall / living museum / full /art / history.
85. There / so many attractions / from beautiful rooms / peaceful picnic places / by / lake.
86. You can even / trip / water / if / weather / suitable.
87. Enjoy / guided tour / House / start / the grandeur of the entrance / carry on through / various rooms.
88. tour / House / end / old kitchen / where valuable antique tools / display.
III. It is said that modern technology makes it easier for students to learn. Do you agree or disagree
with the statement? Write an essay of about 180 – 200 words to support your opinion (10 points)
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H và tên thí sinh:..........................................................................S báo danh...........................

H và tên, ch ký Giám th 1:........................................................................................................
H và tên, ch ký Giám th 2:........................................................................................................
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UBND T NH H I D NG ÁP ÁN VÀ BI U I M
S GIÁO D C VÀ ÀO T O THI CH N H C SINH GI I T NH
L P 12 THPT N M H C 2013 - 2014
H NG D N CH M
Môn thi: Ti ng Anh
I. (5.0 p): 1 point for each correct

answer:
1. by car / drive 2. five / 5 miles 3. fifteen / 15 minutes
4. Yes 5. a better
II. (5.0 p): 1 point for each correct answer:
6. F 7. T 8. F 9. T 10. T
III. (5.0 p): 1 point for each correct answer:

11. D 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. A
B. PHONETICS: (5.0 points)
1 point for each correct answer:
16. D 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. D
C. GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTION:
I. (15 points): 1 point for each correct answer:
21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A
26. C 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. D
31. A 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. C
II. (10 points): 1 point for each correct answer:
36. MYSTERIOUSLY 37. EXPOSURE 38. IRRELEVANCE 39. MIGRATE
40. INATTENTIVE 41. DEEPEN 42. DISCARDED 43. ENTHUSIASM.
44. INDEPENDENT 45. RENEWABLE
III. (5.0 points): 1 point for each correct answer:
46. D 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. C
D. READING:
51. A 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. B
56. B 57. D 58. A 59. D 60. B
II. (5 points): 1 point for each correct answer:
61. C 62. F 63. H 64. G 65. B
III. (10 points): 1 point for each correct answer:
66. A 67. D 68. B 69. D 70. C
71. A 72. C 73. C 74. D 75. B
E. WRITING:
76. - There has been a considerable increase / rise in the cost of living in the past few years.
77. - It is unlikely that they will succeed / will be successful.
- It is likely that they will not succeed / will not be successful.
78. - It has been suggested that income tax should be abolished.
79. - Tom can make himself understood when he speaks Vietnamese.
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80. - We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for what he contributed to / what he did for the cause of the
national liberation.
II. (10 points)
81. Come and enjoy three hundred years of history in a single day! (1.0 p)
82. Highfield House is one of Britain's finest old buildings (1.0 p) with attractive, well-kept gardens and a good
view of the beautiful North Norfolk coast. (1.0 p)
83. Until recently, it was the home of the members of the Highfield family. (1.0 p)
84. Now, however, this classic 18th century hall is a living museum (which is) full of art and history. (1.0 p)
85. There are so many attractions from the beautiful rooms to the peaceful picnic places / such as
the beautiful rooms and the peaceful picnic places by the lake.(1.0 p)
86. You can even have / make / take a trip on the water if the weather is suitable. (1.0 p)
87. Enjoy a guided tour of the House, starting with the grandeur of the entrance (1.0 p), and carry on through
the various rooms. (1.0 p)
88. The tour of the House ends in the old kitchen where / in which valuable antique tools are display. (1.0 p)
III. (10 points):
1. Form: essay (1.0 points)
+ include 3 parts:
- introduction
- body
- conclusion
2. Organization: (10 points)
- easy to follow
- coherent
3. Content: (4.0 points):
- successful fulfillment of the task with important ideas and relevant details
4. Language: (4.0 points)
- a variety of structures and sentences patterns
- appropriate vocabulary
- suitable connectors
- correct grammar
- correct punctuating / spelling
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TU SACH LUYEN THI

West Bay Hotel - details of job

• Vacancies for (1) ..................................

Pay: £5.50 per hour, including a (3) ..................................

1. She was .................................... her poor exam results.

8. There weren’t many passengers on the bus – twelve ........................................... .

1. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work

0. Paragr Paragraph B Paragraph C

SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 VÒNGTỈNH

(Gồm 04 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (BẢNG A)

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

(Gồm 16 trang, * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (BẢNG B)

APPLYING FOR POST OF: Head of advertising

Address: (2) ………… Redwood Avenue Kingston

Tel no: (3) ………………………………………

Graduated from: (4) ………………………………………

Diploma in: (5) ………………………………………

Current position: (6) ………………………………………

Job description: (7) ………………………………………

Reason for leaving: (9) limited ………………………………………

Reason for applying to Pandora International: (10) gaining ………………….. in an international

PART B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR

VI. Insert a, an or the if necessary. If there is no article, put . (1 point)

SỞ GDĐT BẠC LIÊU KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 VÒNGTỈNH

(Gồm 02 trang) * Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (BẢNG B)

Part A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

Bằng chữ: Chữ ký: Chữ ký:

PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7 points)

III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (1 p)

V. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle (1 p).

VI. Insert the, a(n) or X (no article) where necessary (1 p).

A those not mattering so much B self-confidence and self-esteem

PART FIVE: WRITING (6 points)

PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7 points)

III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (1 p)

V. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle (1 p).

VI. Insert the, a(n) or X (no article) where necessary (1 p).

PART III: READING (6 points)

PART FIVE: WRITING (6 points)

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Diêm tiing phân Diêm bài thi Hp tên vã chip ky Sô phá ch

Lost luggage CLAIM

Circle the correct letter A-C.

Write NO MORE TIJ AN 'I"W€I WOltDS l’‹›i the aiisivei .

D. l low to talce jropei ootcs c1tii‘ing ii lcctiii’c

Circle the coi rect letter A-C.

Complete the following using NO MORE THAN 3“HREE WORDS.

II. LEXICO — GRAMMAR: (7 points)

A. band D. musical C. orchcsti D, trio

III. HEADING: (4 points)

101. A. remarked B. approached C. oppeaie‹l EI. reported

107. A. claim B. order C. demand D. request

l3. iiicl-caso aivai’cness ti I’ the {ii-obleiiis I.ici ug y‹iti[i¿u Simple.

N EIVSFAPERS IN TI I I*. AM RtCAN COLONIES

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Wood printing i’esses coald makc 200 iiaapi’exxions {ser- laoui’.

IV. WRITING: (6 points)

•••PR*•priate reasons and examples to support your ideas.