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MON TttNG ANH - LOP 10
Thai gian: 150 phut (khong k~ thai gian giao d!)
A. LISTENING : ( 2ms)
I. Listen to the tape twice and then choose the best option:(1m)
The man was (1) .............. when his little daughter came to him. She was crying l;>ecause she
had lost a coin. The man said to her that money wasn't important. About a week later, the man (3)
.............. in the lottery. They were all very happy and they had a little party. The man put the wallet
with the money on the table, and they were all enjoying themselves. The daughter threw all the money
out of the window and explained to the father" But Daddy, you said (4) ................"
1. a. at home b. at house c. at hall d. at horse
2. a. lull b. love c. learn d. life
3. a. wet b.won c.warm d. gained
4. a. money is importance b. money is important
c. money isn't importance d. money isn't important
II. Listen to the tape three times and then fill in the gaps with suitable words or phrases (1 m)
1. How far .............................. : .................... ?
2................... to my house for lunch on Saturday ?
3.....................those ear-rings ................. ; ...... ?

4. ···························································· ?
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: ( 6 ms)
I. Choose the best option:( 2ms)
l. He was offered the job ............. his qualifications were poor
a. although b. in spite of c. because of d. because
2. It's no use ............. a language if you don't try to speak it
a. learned b. to learn c. learn d. learning
3. He .............. me to take a lawyer to the court with me
a. advised c. suggested b. ·threatened d. insisted
4. Slie came in quietly ............... the baby
a. in order to not wake b. so as not to wake
c. to not wake d. to wake
5. ............... you have no keys, you '11 have to get back before I go out
a. If b. Although c. Unless d. As
6. I really prefer just about anything ..............watching TV
a. from b. or c. than d. to
7. Gold .................near San Francisco in 1848 and the gold rush started the following year
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 8. I re~t ................ you that we can't approve your application
a inform b. to inform c. informing d. informed
9. Ifl had gone to the bank this morning, I ............ money from you now
a would not borrow b. would not have borrowed
c. will not borrow d. will no have borrowed
II. Give the correct from of the words in brackets: ( 2ms)
1. He is engrossed in doing ( SCIENCE) ................. research
2. They entered the areas without ( PERMIT) .................. .
3. He wants (WIDTII) .................. his knowledge of the subject
4. The giant panda is a(n) (DANGER) .............. '. ..species
5. What makes the computer a (MIRACLE)......... ·.... devi~ ?
6. You may be surprised at the large (VARIED) .................of animals in national parks
7. The architecture in the downtown area is a successful (COMBINE) ..............of old and new
8. He came first in the poetry (COMPETED) ................ .
IIL Give the correct tenses of the ver~ in brackets (2ms)
Mary (1. have) .................. .to go to New York last week, but she almost (2.miss)
............... the plane. She (3. stand) .................. in the queue at the check-in desk when she suddenly
(4. realize) .............. that she (5. leave) ................ her passport athome. Fortunately, she ( 6.not/
live) .............. very far from the airport so she (7. have) ..............time to go home to get the passport.
She (8. get) ................ back to the airport just in time for her flight
C. READING COMPREHE NSION: (6ms)
I. Read the following passage and ch.oose the best answer (l.Sms)c·
For the last few years, my children have been going to a summer camp in northern Greece
called Skouras Camp. They always seem to have a good time., so if you' re wondering what to do with
the kids fot three weeks this summer, you could do worse than send them to this beautiful camp on the
shores of the Aegean Sea. If your children, like mine, are keen on adventure, sports and good company,
the Skouras Camp will keep them busy all day doing the things they most enjoy. Skouras is an
international camp with children from all over the world. My children have made friends with children
with of their own age from Poland· , China, Denmark and the United States. Naturally they get lots of
opportunities to practice their English as this is the only langµage spoken. The camp is located in one of
· the most beautiful parts of Chalkidiki. It is huge (120,000 square meters) and is just a stone's throw
away from the clear, blue Aegean Sea It takes the children just five minutes to walk to the golden sandy
beach on foot. The programme is packed with exciting activities such as horse riding and table tennis.
Other sports include basketball, volleyball and athletics. The Camps end with a sports contest in the last
week which all parents are invited to attend.
1. All the children come to the camp have to .......... .
a. be at the same age b. be only keen on adventure
c. speak English d. practice basketball
2. How many kinds ofsports can be played in the Camp?
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3. All the statements are true EXCEPT ................. .
a. The children will be busy taking part in the Camp's programmed activities
b. The Camp is quite far from the Aegean Sea
c. The parents can attend their children's sports contest
d. The children will talce more chances of English practice
4. The tone ofthe passage could best be described as ............... .
a. negative b. disbelieving c. supportive d.humourous
5. What should be the best title for the passage?
a. an international summer camp b. Children's summer activities
c. Advice on children caring in summer d. Chalkidiki's landscape- the Aegean Sea
6. How long does it take the children to walk to the golden sandy beach on foot?
a. an hour b. 20 minutes c. 5 minutes d. a day
II. Read the following passage and choose the best option to fill in the gap (2.5 ms)
The (1) ·········:··· part in Ioannina is the lake front. Ships fetch more people and tourists to the
island. Near the fro~t lake (2) ................ an ancient castle. If y~u go for a (3) ............. in the ni~t
to the front lake you'll ·see (4) ............. lights that shines_ in the castle. A second way is to go around
on a mountain. There you can see the whole town. In the night with so many lights, it looks to you (5)
.............a sky.
Another beautiful part in this town(~) ............... the large clock in the square. Specifically, the
clock (7) .................. in the center of the city. My town also has many museums. Paul Vrellis, who
is a professor, put in many different and other important people from the 1st and 2°d world war with
wax. In my opinion, it's (8) ............... museum.
About remains, there are two renowned theaters. There's the theater of Dodoni, which is
situated in the (9) ............ of the city. It's normally out of the city. Every summer the most (10)
.......... actors of the capital of Greece come to perform there.
1. a. more beautiful b. as beautiful c. so beautiful d. most beautiful
2. a. there is b~ it is c. it has d. there has
3. a. picnic b. walk c.jog d.run
4. a. more brilliant b. as brilliant . c. much brilliant d. most brilliant
5. a. from b. as c.like d. to
6.a.be b. are c. is d. to.be
7. situated b. is situated c. be situated d. are situated
8. a. the most best b. the better c. the best d. the well
9. a. outskirt b. top c. side d: edge
10. a. famous b. fame c. famed d. known
III. Read the passage bellow and fill in the blank with ONE suitable word (2ms)
Today in China (1) ..................... .large scale destruction of forests has occurred, the government
has required that every .citizen (2) .................the age of 11 and 60 plant three to five trees (3)
..................year or do the equivalent amount of work in other forest services. The government claims
that at ( 4) ................. 1000 million trees have been planted in China every year (5)
................ .1982. In Western countries, increasing consumer demand for wood products that have
been produced cause forest land-owners and forest industries to become increasingly accountable for
their forest management and timber harvesting practices.

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The Arbor Day Foundation's Rain Forest Rescue programme is a charity that helps to (6)
.................. deforestation. The charity uses money to buy up (7) ............... preserve rainforest land
before the lumber companies can buy it. The Arbor Day Foundation then (8) ................ the land from
deforestation
D. WRITING ( 6ms)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it (2'ms)
Example: I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years ·
Answer : It's years since I enjoyed myself so much
1. There's a large restaurant in the art gallery
-+ The art gallery .............. ~ .................... .
2. I haven't seen that man here before.
-+It's ................................................ .
3. Although Bob didn't speak Dutch, he decided to settle in Amsterdam
-+ In spite of .................................................... : ................... ·
4. Without this treatment, the patient have died
-+ If the patient hadn't ................................. .
5. The keepers feed the lions at 3 p.m everyday.
-+ The lions ................................................ .
6. John finds astronomy very interesting
-+ John is .................... , ......... ·....... .
7. The cinema didn't become an industry until 1915
-+ It was not ............................................... .
8. "I like Y.Our coat , I'm looking for one like that myself' she said to me
-+ She told me ........................................................ ." ........... .
D. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have
a word which should not b~ there. If a line is correct, put a tick (V) by the number in the space
provided. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space provided.
There is an example at the beginning (2ms) ·
The Spy Returns is a very interesting film that about a wealthy 0. that.. ....... .
man who visits Italy. He doesn't think that Rome is interesting 1. ................ .
and he is very bored with there. Then suddenly one night he is 2............... .
very surprised that a beautiful girl who runs up to him and gives 3............... .
him a mysterious letter. From that moment his life is no longer 4 .............. .
boring. He does too a lot of dangerous things. For example, 5................ .
he jumped into a lake to save a famous person. The film is 6 ............... .
a very thrilling indeed. I have watched it twice but I always 7............... .
want to see it again. I think many people do it so 8•................
III. Write an essay of 120-150 words expressing the advantages and disadvantages
of c:he Internet (2ms)

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A. LISTEN ING (2 di@m)

I. 1 di@m ( m6i 1118 ch9n diing 0.25 d)
I.a
2.b
3.b
4.d
II. 1 di@m ( m6i cau diing o.25 d)
1.. ... is your from the city centre
2. How about coming . . . .
3. How much do ....cost?
4. How·much do you spell your family name
B. VOCAB UALRY & GRAMM AR: (6 di@m)
I. 2 di@m ( m6i 1118 ch9n diing 0.25 d)
1. a 5.a
2.d 6.d
3.a 7.c
4.b 8.b
II. 2 di@m (m6i tir diing 0.25 d)
1. scientific 5. miraculous
2. pennission 6. variety
3.widen 7. combination
4. endangered 8. competition
III. 2 di@m ( m6i thi chia diing dtrCfC 0.25 d)
1.had 5.hadle ft
2. missed 6. doesn't live
3. was standing 7. had
4. realized 8. got
C. READIN G ( 6 di@m)
I. 1.5 di@m ( m6i ·1118 c·h9n diing o.25 d)
1. C

. 2. a
.3. b
4.c
5.a
6.c
II. 2.5 di@m ( m6i ly-a chqn diing 0.25d)
1. d 6. a
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3.b 8:c
4.a 9.d
5.c 10.a
Ill. 2 cliSm ( mli tit cliing 0.254)
1. where
2. between
3. per
4. least
5. since
6. prevent
7. and
8. protects
D. WRITING: ( 6 cliSm)
I. 2 cliim ( mli ciu clung 0.25 cl)
1. The art gallery has a large restaurant
2. It's the first time ( that) I have seen this man here
3. In spite of not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in-Amsterdam
4. If the patient hadn't been given this treatment, he would have died
5. The lions are fed by the keepers at p.m everyday
6. John is interested in astronomy
7. It was not until 1915 that the cinema became an industry
8. She told me that she liked my coat and (she) was looking fro one like it/that herself
n. 2 ctiim <m6i cau ctiing 0.25 et)
1. ...J
2. with
3.who
4 . ...J
5. too
6 ....J
7.a
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(Thui gian lam bai: 180 phut)

PART A: LISTENI NG
You will hear someone talking about Spring School in HoChiMinh city. Listen to the tape 3
times then fill in the missing information to complete the following sentences.
1. Spring Scho~l is an........................... school in Ho Chi Minh city.
2. Around .............................................................................. live and study at the school.
3. About ............................from District 1 regularly attend classes.
4. Organization for Educational. Development co-operated with Spring School to set up English classes .
in................................... .
5. The school requires.............................to help organize their fund-raising dinner held annually
in...........................
PART B:PHON ETICS
I. Choose the word which has the underline d part pronounced differently from that of the othen.
Identify your answer by circling the corressponding letter A,B,C or D.
6. A. classical B.compo~er C.ail§Wer D.~ous
7. A. human~ B.dream~ C.conce~ D.sonSi
8. A. dg,end B.t~mperate C.d~ntal D.tel~hone
9. A. SpQOn B.wool C.noon D.bamboo
10.A. excursion B.further C.burial D.turtle
Il.Choose one word whose stress pattern is different.Identify your answer by circling the
correspon ding letter A,B,C.or D.
11.A.musician B.museum C.competent D.computer
12.A.conversation B.isolation C.traditional D.situation
13.A.capital B.activity C.different D.opera
14.A.affect B.effective C.expand D.charity
15.A.family B.probably C.animal D.minority
PART C:VOCABULARY AND GRAMM AR
I.Choose the best answer from the four options to complete each sentence below. Identify your
answer by circling the correspon ding letter A,B,C.or D.
16.My mother is busy.......... her housework.
A.at B.with C.on D.in
17.lt was ........ a difficult question that we couldn't answer it.
A.so B.such C.very D.too
18.1 don't think Frank is old ..........to ~tay at home alone.
D.even
A.so B.too C.enough
19.Your bicycle goes much faster than........because it's a lot lighter.
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20. .......all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

A.Although B.Because C.Because of D.in spite·of
21.We arrived.......... the station just in time to catch the train.
A.at B.in C.to D.for
22.1' d like to introduce you to Mrs. Chi,.........husband you used to work with.
A.whom B.whose C.which D.who
23.1 like~ study sea life .Marine biology is a ................sµbject.
A.fascinated B. boring C.bored D.fascinating
24. You said the test was too difficult,.......... ?
A.weren't you B. wasn't it C.didn't it D. didn't you
25.You should...... your lesson before the exam.
Aread B.write C.revise D.check
26.Three people were seriously .........in the road accident yesterday.
A.injured B.broken C.damaged D.pained
27.Don't be too hard on him; he's doing the job.............. .
A.he can as best B.as he can best C.as best he can D.best as he can
28.1 phoned him ten minutes ago ,but he wasn't......... .
A.out B.in C.on D.away
29. We have just visited HaLong Bay .It has.••...••...•...•..........
A.beautiful scenery that is much . B.many landscapes
C. many beautiful sceneries D.much beautiful scenery
30.Mary's house is.......... the hair salon.Do you think you can find it?
A.along B.near to C.against D.next to
31.John decided ......... golf at weekends.·.
A.to begin B.to commence C.totakeup D.to start up
32.It. .................to me whether we meet them or not .
A.makes no difference B.makes not a difference
C.is indifferent D.is not a difference ·
33.W~ saw ............wild animals while on vocation.
A.a few B.much C.little D.sum
34.They will be........... at the party.
A.present B.presents C.presenting D.at present
35. "Where do you live now?" - "I live ih Hanoi; my..................................... .
A.parents too do . B.parents do. C.parents do,too . D.parents also do.
36. "Why are you driving so fast?" - "I'm................................"
A.must be hurry. B.in hurry. C .in a hurry . D.hurrying.
37.She burst ........tears.
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38.He was accused .......... stealing a motorbike.
A.in B.of C.to D.with

39. The building.... he lives .... is very old.

A.which-in B.where-in C.where-on D.that-within

40.1 don't know ........ about English literature.

A.many B.much C.a few D.little

41.He ...... to HoChiMinh city last year and I ........him since then.
A.moved-didn't see B.moves-haven 't seen· C.moved-haven 't seen .D.moved-hadn't seen
42.Neither the animals nor their keeper.......prepared for the stonn.
A.to be B.were C.was D.be

43.A number of students ...........volunteered to the job.

A .having B.has C.to have D.have

44.Everybody was ......... that he passed the exam.

A.surprised B.surprising C.surprise D.surprises
45.I'll let you know ifl........out what's happenin~.
A.find B.finds C.found D.had found
II.Give the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences
46.There are many good ............................... programmes on VTV2. DOCUME NT

47.Newspapers and magazines present information.......................... . VISION

48.lt is a good book because it is very............................... . INFORM

49.Lasers can be used to treat ... :...................... DEAF

50. Watching Wildlife World programmes makes us more RESPONSIBLE

aware of our global...............................,.

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PART D:READ ING
LChoose tl,e best answer from the four options to complete eacl, of the numbered blanks in the
following passage. Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C.or D.
Diego Armando Maradona was born on October 30, 1960 ,in Villa Fiorito,province of Buenos Aires,
Argentina .He was (51 ) ........... in an underprivileged family and spent his adolescence playing .football
in the street ofhis(52) ........... .
He made his debut at the(53) ...... '.········· of 16 and throughout his professional career he played 692
(54) .............. games scoring 352 goals.He played 90 games for the Argentina National Team and scored
33 goals, 8 of (55) .............. were in world cups.
His first team was called Estrella Roja (Red Star) and was (56) ..........by his father for the
neighbourhood boys.One of the players was Gregorio "El Ooyo" Carrizo,(57) ............ played in the
lower divisions of Argentinos Juniors, and who· helped Diego to be part of the team called "Los
Cebollitas" (the small onions).With only 14 years of age ,he(58)...........the public at his first game with
the team and gained (59) .......... and respect as a player.With "Los Cebollitas" he (60) ........ a winning
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51.A.risen B.raised C.grown D.shown
52.A.neighbourhood B.colleagues C.frienship D.populariy
53.A.old B.oldest C.elderly D.age
54.A.office B.officer C.official D.officially
55.A.it B.that C.which D.what
56.A.found B.founded C.set D.fixed
57.A.who B.that C.he D.whom
58.A.enjoyed B.fascinate C.interested D.astonished
59.A.famous B.reputation C.achievement D.strength
60.A.kept B.played C.held D.napped
II.Read the passage below and choose the best answer for the quesions from 61 to 65. ldentih your
answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,Cor D.
An English man living near Sheffield recently had a most unlucky day's fishing.He was standing on
a low bridge when he had the misfortune io knock his tin of bait into the river.Leaning over the side of
the bridge, he tried to hook the tin and pull it out of the river.As
he did so,his car keys fell out of his pocket and disappeared in the water.
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Feeling thoro~ghly annoyed with himself and his luck ,the fisherman leant over the bridge to try to
see where his keys had gone.As he did so, the bridge collapsed and he fell into the river. This was the
last straw .The fisherman crawled out of the river and went back to his car. There he discovered that he
had locked the doors and could not get in. His anti-thief had immobilized his car. There was nothing
left for him to do but walk sadly home.
61.How did the tin of bait get into the river?
A.The passage does not say. B.The fishennan knocked it in accidentally.
C.It was probably blown in by the wind D.lt fell in when the fisherman fell in.
62.When did the fisherman first lean over the bridge?
A. When it broke. B. When his keys fell in.
C. When the tin of bait fell in. D.A few minutes after he first started fishing.
63.What was the last straw, according to the passage?
A.Having to walk home B.Being unable to get into his car.
C.The loss of his car keys. D.Toe collapse of the bridge.
64.What is the meaning of"misfortune"?
A. bad luck B. good luck C. accidentally D. a clwnsy act
65. What is the meaning of "thoroughly"?
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PART E:WRITI NG
LFinish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to
the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary.Do IIOt change the form of
the given word.
66.He is talking to the girl with long hair. (whom)

67. "You had better go to see the doctor immediately," Jone said. (advised)

68.She liked Paris very little and Rome less. (worse)

69.I called my uncle for some advice. (order) .

....................................................................................................................................
70.He used to get up very late. (habit)

II. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write a letter from Jenny to Diana.
Dear Diana,
71.Thank you /much/your letter/arrive/few days ago.

72.lt/be lovely/hear/you.
........................................... ...............................................................................•.............................
73.1/be sorry/I not write/such /long time/but I/be very busy.

74.As you know/we buy/new house/September.

75.lt/be/very bad condition/and it need/alot/work.

76.We finish/most/ it now/and it look/very nice.

··················································· ·........................................................................................................
77.Peter and I/decide /give/house-warming party/May 3rd

78. You think/you/able/come?

79.Please give me/ring/let/ know /you/make it.

80.1/really/look forward/see you again.

Love,
Jenny
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 BAJ> AN B:t Tm DSG MON TIENG ANH LOP 10 THPT(2010-2011)
T&ng s6 di@m :80/80 ciu.M~i ciu dung dU'CfC ldi@m.
PART A:(5 di@m)
1. informal 2. 30 street children 3. 250 children(with special difficulties)
4. 1998 5. Volunteers-June
PART B:(10 di@m) .
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6.B 7.C 8A 9.B 10.C ·
II
11.C 12.C 13.B 14.D 15.D
PART C (35di@m)
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16.B 17.B 18.C 19.A 20.D 21.A 22.B 23.D 24.D 25.C 26.A
27.D 28.B 29.D 30.D 31.C 32.A 33.A 34.A 35.C 36.C 37.B
38.B 39.A 40.B 41.C 42.C 43.D 44.A 45.A
II
46. documentary 47. visually 48. infonnative 49. deafness 50. responsibilities
PARTD:(15 di@m)
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51.B 52.A 53.D 54.C 55.C 56.B 57.A 58.D 59.B 60.A
II
61.B 62.C 63.D 64.A 65.D
PART E (15 di@m)
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66. The girl whom he is talking to has long hair.
67.John advised me to go to see the doctor immediately.
68.She thought Rome even worse than Paris.
69.1 called my uncle in order to get some advice
70.He was in the habit of getting up very late.
II
71.Thank you very much for your letter which arrived a few days ago.
72.It was lovely to hear from you.
73.I'm sorry I have not written for such a long time but I've been very busy.
74.As you know, we bought a new house in September.
75.It was in very b_ad condition and it needed a lot of work.
76.We have finished most ofit now and it looks very nice.
77.Peter and I have decided to give a house-warming party on May 3rd
78.Do you think you will be able to come?
79.Please give me a ring and let me know if you can make it.
80.I'm really looking forward to seeing you again.
Love,
Jenny

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Ml>N Tm: TIENG ANH - LOP 10
Thuigian: 180 phut
I. PHONETICS
A. Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that ofthe rest.
1. A. machine B. school C. stomach D. chemistry
2. A. description B. question C. attraction D. information
3. A. although B. without C. thank D. these
4. A. food B. good C. tooth D. tQ,el
5. A. he!!V)' B. bear C. m!!!sure · D. eat
B. Find the word that has stressed syllable different from the others.
6. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer
7. A. manage B. shortage C. village D. teacher
8. A. remain B. convenient C. volunteer D. memorable
9. A. maintain B. marine C. challenge D. device
10. A. important B. community C. organize D. diseases
II. VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR
A. Choose the best ans.wer from the/our choices (A, B, C, or DJ to complete each sentence
11. I am going to have my eye ....... .tomorrow.
A. to test B. test C. testing · D. tested
12. Nobody could hear her........ she spoke too quietly.
A. so B. however C. although D. because
13. Keep silent! My father ...... in his room.
A. is sleeping B. was sleeping C. has slept · D. will be slept
14. I'd like to-contribute .......the school Red Cross fund.
A.on B. to c. with D. for
15. Hoang Anh Tuan ....... injury to win the Olympic silver.
A. recovered B. suffered C. avoided D.overcame
16. In my father's ....... , it is essential to eat vegetable every day.
A. idea B. opinion C. confidence D. principle
17. He showed us the house ..........he was born
A. which B. where C. in where D. in that
18. Madrid is famous ....... .its pulls
A. as B. with C. for D.of
19. Life here is much easier than it. ....... .
A. would be B. used to be C.was D. had better

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 20. Will you ....... after the party.
A. call me off B. get me on C. take me up D. pick me up
21. Last summer, we had ....... holiday in Spain
A. a two week's B. a two - weeks C. two - week D. a two - week
22.. Amy, .......car had broken down, was in a very bad mood.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
23. He .......ever goes to bed before midnight.
A. almost B. hardly C. nearly D. scarcely
24. He retired early ........ill - health.
A. on behalf of B. on account of C.believe D. imagine
25. You ...... better be careful not to miss the train.
A.had B. would C. should D.did
B. Choose the appropriate sentence from the box below to fill in each gap to complete the following
conversation.
Ann: Goodbye everyone! (26) ............... ............... ............... ............ ..
Jolly: Where are yo1:1 going?
Ann: To Australia. (27) ............... ............... ............... ............... ........ .
Jolly: When are you coming. back?
Ann: Well, (28) ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ..
Jolly: It sounds great! (29) ............... .............. ·.· ............... ............... . ..
. -Ann. Thanks. (30) ............... ............... ............... ............... ........... ..
a I'll send you postcards.
b. We've going on a two -·week tour of Australia. . .
c. I'm taking my family to visit the Great Barrier Reef
d. I'm going on holiday
e. Have a good time!

C. Complete the passage with the suitable words from the box
preserved housed labourers outbuildings
village life community fields
In most of Europe, farmers' homes and (31 ) ............... .... are generally located within a village, and
tools and animals are (32) ............... ... there. Every morning, the farmers and farm
(33) ............... ... .leave their (34) ............... ... .to work their land or tend their animals in distant
(35) ............... and return to the village at the end of the day. Social (36) ............... is thus
centripetal; that is, it is focused aro~d the (37) ............... center, the village. Only in certain parts of
Quebec has this pattern been (38) .............. .in North America.
III. ERROR IDENTIFIC ATION
39. How did you manage getting here~ quickly?
A. How B. did C. getting D. so
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successful woman in the world.
A she B. her life C. welfare D.the
41. Because of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1972, the United States mill to realize the true
value of the Luisiana territory.
A Because B. begin C. the true value D. territory
42. I remember to be given a toy drum Q!! myJ1fJl! birthday.
A remember B. to be C. on D. fifth
43. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinking.
A lead B. but C. make D. drinking
IV.READING
A. Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
LOOKING FOR A JOB
I finished university six month (44) .............., I've got a degree in business administration. I
enjoyed the course very much (45) ............. .1 realize I should have studied a lot harder! A few of my
friends· have (46) ............... got full-time jobs but most, me, are still waiting (47) ............. .
something suitable to tum up. Meanwhile, I make s~ that l keep myself busy. I look through the job
advertisements (48) ... the newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell
J •••••••••••

me if they hear of any vacancies (49) ..................they work . What I am looking for is something .
challenging and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or even work abroad· for a while.
The (50) ................ is not so important at this stage, provided I earn enough to live on, because I
don't want to continue (51) ................ , .. to depend on my parents , although they an=
(52) ....................generous to me. At the moment, I'm working in a nearby restaurant two evenings
(53) ................... week, washing up and generally helping out, which brings a little money . The othei
people working there are very friendly, and many of them~ in the same (54) .................. as me, so
we have lots ofto talk (55) .................... .
B. Choose the words or phrases that best complete this passage.
Earlier this morning when some classmates and I were (56) _ _ basketball in the park near
our school, it suddenly began to rain (57) _ _. We immediately grabbed our basketball and ran for
shelter. At first we stood together under a tree (58) _ _ then it began to thunder. Peter told us that it
was (59)_ _to stay under a tree in a rainstorm, (60)_.__when there is lighting, so we ran to a nearby
store to wait (6l)_ _the rain stopped.
From (62)_ _we were standing, we could see that the (63) · was empty. Before the
rain had started, there had been people eyerywhere but now (64) was playing basketball or
football or doing (65)_ _or sitting on the park (66) reading the morning papers or chatting
with their friends.
We stood in the (67)_ _ofthe store for nearly twenty minutes before the rain finally stopped
and the sun came (68)_ _again from behind the clouds. Within a few minutes the park was (69)
_ _of people again but now the air was cooler and big (70) _ of rainwater could be seen
everywhere.
56.A hitting B kicking C playing D throwing
57. A greatly B heavily C severely D very big
58. A and B so C but D yet
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S9.A danger B in danger C a danger D dangerous
60.A specially B especially C mostly D chiefly
61.A for B until C when D as
62.A here B where C there D place
63.A park B place C rain D shelter
64.A nobody B none C no people D somebody
65.A exercise B nothing C breathing D jogging
66.A chairs B sofas C sto.ols D benches
67.A doorway B door C gate D window
68.A back B ·up C: out D down
69.A filled B full C crowded D plenty
70.A pon~ B puddles C reservoirs D springs

C Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.

They called New York "the ~ig Apple". Maybe it is not exactly like an ap~le, it's certainly very big.
There are too many people, that's the probl~m. The streets are always full of car and trucks, you can
never find a place to park.
Ifyou have enough mon~y. you can take a taxi. New York cabs are yellow. They look all the same.
But the drivers are very different. Some were born and raj.sed in New York, but many are newcomers to
the United States. A few drive slowly, but most go very very fast. Cab driving is 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 the subway. The subway is quick
and it's cheap, but parts of it ~e old and dirty. Lights don't always work and there are often fire on the
track. On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains. But you can't see the color of the old
1rains easily. There is too much dirt and too much gr~ti, inside and out side.
71. What is the problem in New York?
A. it has too many aples B. it is too big
C. it looked like an apple
D. it is too crowded
72. What does a cab mean?
A. a truck . B. a bus C. a taxi D. It is too crowded
73. Cab drivers in New York .................
A.; can be dangerous B. look the same
C. can be attacked by thieves D. were all born in New York
14. The world ''track" can best be replaced by ............ .
A. roadway B. station C. light bulb D. train
15. Subways in New York ............ .
A. are quick but dirty B. have no lights
C. are clothes D. often cause fires

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V.WRITING
A. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
76. When did you last ride a bike?
-+ How long .................................................. .
77. The trip was so interesting that we couldn't forget it.
-+ It ............................................................ .
78. "Don't forget to go to the supennarket after work"
-+ He reminded ........................................,. ..... .
79. How many books did they buy yesterday?
-+ ·How many books ..... .-................................... .
80. I'm sorry I didn't go to University
-+ I regret:·····················································
81. He prefers plain water to coffee.
-+ He'd rather.................................................. .
82. Although he wasn't experienced, he got the job.
-+ Despite ...................................................... .
83. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
-+ She left the room ......................................... .
84. They are going to repmr my car tomorrow.
-+ I am going to have .......................................... :
85. You can't travel on this train if you don't have a reservation.
-+ Unless ............................................................. .
B. Composition:
Write a paragraph to tell about your recent journey (no more t/1a11 150 words)

Good luck to you!

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ANSWER KEY
I.PHONETICS (10 points)
II.A
6.A
12.B
7.A
13.C
8.C
14.B
9.C
Il. VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR {28 points)
A.
11.D 12.D 13.A 14.B lS.D
16.B 17.B 18.C 19.B 20.D
21.D
B.
22.C 23.B 24.B 25.A
'
26d 27c 28b l9e
c.
·31. outbuildings 32.housed 33. labourers 34. village
35.fields 36. life 37. colimnmity 38. preserved
Ill. ERROR IDENTIFICATION {S points)
39. C 40.A · 41.B 42.B 43D
IV. READING {32 points)
A.
44.ago 45. although 46. already 47. for 48. in
49. where 50. salary 51. having 52. very 53. a/per·
54. situation 55. about
B.
56.C 578 58C 59c 608
618 628 63A 64A 65A
66D 67A 68C. 698 708
c.
1110 jnc j 74A
V.WRITING
A. (10 points)
76. How long is it since you rode the bike?
77. It was such an interesting trip that we couldn't forget it.
78. He reminded me to go to supermarket after work
79. How many books were bought yesterday?
80. I regret not going to University.
81. He'd rather plain water than coffee.
82. Despite his inexperience, he got the job
83. She left the room without saying a word.
84. I am going to have my car repaired tomorrow.
85. Unless you have a reservatio~ you can't travel on this train
B. lS points
+ Useful language: spelling, vocabulary, connectors (5 points)
+ Grammar: tense (past tense), structures (5 points)
+ Content: creative, understandable (5 points)

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Al.Pick out the word whose underlined part has the pronunciation different from that of the
other words.
1 a. steal b. break c. w!ke d. h!te
2a. increase b. independent c. ink d. income
3a. boo.k b.pyt c. brook d.booth
4amu§.ket b. bll§.iness c. mll§.cle d. filU§.CUlar
Sa. brother b. mathematics c. think d. dethrone
B/. Mark the main stress on these words:
1. perseverance 2. opportunities 3. industry 4. refugee
5.artificial 6. persuade 7. museum· 8. imperialist
· 9. decade 10. military

PART TWO: VOCABULARY

Put the word in brakets in their appropriate form:
1. AIDS is the most dangerous ............. .... disease of the 20th century. ( infect)
2. The D war zone was the famous military base during the two ............ ... wars. ( resist).
3. There has been a ............. ... crisis in Asia ( money)
4. When a small bar of a magnet is attached to a pigeon, it is ......... to navigate. (able)
5. The Titanic was not only the largest ship that has ever been built but was regarded as ...... .
(sink)
6. . ............ ........... drugs has theatened the young generation. (legal)
7. UFO stands for an ............ ..... '. .......... Flying object. ( identify)
8. A new economic ............. ............. . zone has been established in our province.( process)
9. Most of the surgical instruments are made of............. ..... steel. (stain)
10. The French ............. .... were defeated at Dien Bien Phu on 7-5-1954. (colony)
11.
PARTTH REE:GR AMMAR
Rewrite the sentences so that they have the exact meaning as the original ones.
1. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
He is a ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ... .
2. Mary told the police about"the burglary.
Mary reported ............. ............. ............. .......... .
3. I never intended to go to the meeting.
I never had ............ ........ : ............. ............. ............. .
4. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
Not until. ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... .
5. You really should be able to dress yourself by now !
Ir' s high time ............ ............ : ............. ............. ............. .

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Fill in each number space with one appropriate word.
Pop music has (1) ....... Been influenced by ( 2) ........ fonns of music: an important (3) ........ .
is folk music.
Folk songs are the songs (4) ............ and sung by (5) ............. People. The songs may be
hundereds of years old. so (6) .................. knows who originally composed them. Modem musis is
(7) .................. music (8) ...... dancing. In Britain it was traditionally played (9) ........... .
instruments (10) .................. ....... Flute, accordion.

PART FIVE :_WRITING

Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce complete sentences. Write each sentence
in the space provided.
Dear Bill,
1. I /expect I you be surprise I get / letter/ me.
2. As /can/see/ address above/ I be/ hospital.
3. Last Wednesday/ I have/ accident/ when I I drive I work.
4. Child I run out/ front/ my car I and I/ HAVF/ STOP/SUDDEN/ that car behind/ ~hi me.
5. Luckily/ I wear/ seat belt/ so II/ not injure badly/ although/ have/ stay/ here/ next Friday.
6. It/ be/ very_boring/ I be pleased/ see/ if you/ have spare time.
7. Visiting hours/ be/ 7.00 to 9.00/evening.
8. I/hope/ able/ come.
9. Give/ my/ regards your family.
10. Look forward/ s~ you/ again~
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PART ONE: PHONETICS

Al.Pick out the word whose underlined part has the pronunciation different from that of the
other words. ( 2m)
IA 2C 3D 4B SA
B/. Mark the main stress on these words: (4m)
1
1. perse verance 2. oppor 1tunities 3.1 industry 4. refu 1gee
5.arti 1ficial 6. per 1suade 7. mu 'sewn .8. im 1perialist
9. 'decade 10. 1military
PART TWO: VOCABULARY
Put the word in brakets in their appropriate form: (4m)
1. infectious 2. resistance 3. monetary 4. unable
5. unsinkable 6. illeglal 7. unidentified 8. processing
9. stainless 10. colonialists.
PART THREE: GRAMMAR
Rewrite the sentences so that they have the exact meaning as the original ones.(2m)
1. He is a. more persuasive SPEAKER/ ORATOR than his brother.
2. Mary reported the burglar to the police..
3 .I never had any intention of going to the meeting
4. Not unti he got home did he remember about the gun
5. It's high time you were able to dress youself.
PART FOUR: CLOSE TEST (4m)
1. always 2~ other 3. form 4 composed
5.country 6.nobody 7. often 8. for
9.with 10. like

PART FIVE: WRITING

Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce complete sentences. Write each sentence
in the space provided.(4m)
Dear Bill,
1. I expect you will be surprised to get a letter from me.
2. A& you can see from the address above i am in hospital.
3. Last Wednesday I had an accident when I was driving to work.
4. A child ran outin front of my car, and I Had to STOP so SUDDENiy that the car behind crash
into me.
5. Luckily I was wearing a seat.belt so I wasn't injured badly although I may have to stay here until
next Friday.
6. It is very boring, and I would be pleased to see if you have any spare time.
7. Visiting hours are 7.00 to 9.00 in the evening.
8. I hope you are able to come.
9. Give.my regards to your family.
10. Look forward seeing you again.

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Trwng THPT Anh SO'nl Nam h9c: 2008-2009
MON Tm: TffiNG ANH - LOP 10
ThO'i gian: 120 phut
I. PHONETICS
A. Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that ofthe rest.
1. A. machine B. school C. stomach D. chemistry ·
2. A. description B. question C; attraction D. information
3. A. although B. without c. thank D. these
4.A. food B. good C.tooth D. tool
5.A.he~ B. bear C.measure D.eat
B. Find the word that has stressed syllable different from the others.
6. A. cartoon B. op~n C. paper D. answer
7. A. manage B. shortage C. village D. teacher
8. A. remain B. convenient C. volunteer D. memorable
9. A. maintain B. marine C. challenge D. device
10. A. important B. community C. organize D. diseases
ILVOCABULARY-GRAMMAR
A. Choose the best answer from the/our choices (.4, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence
11. I am going to have my eye ........tomorrow.
A. to test B. test C. testing D. tested
12. Nobody could hear her ........ she spoke too quietly.
A. so B. however C. although D. because
13. Keep silent! My father ...... in his roor:n.
A. is sleeping B. was sleeping C. has slept D. will be slept
14. I'd like to contribute .......the school Red Cross fund.
A.on B. to C; with D.for
15. Hoang Anh Tuan ...... .injury to win the Olympic silver.
A. recovered n: suffered C. avoided D. overcame
16. In my father's ......., it is essential to eat vegetable every day.
A. idea B. opinion · C. confidence D. principle
17. He showed us the house .......... he was born
A. which B. where C. in where D. in that
18. Madrid is famous ....... .its pulls
A. as B. with C. for D.of
19. Life here is much easier than it. ........
A. would be B. used to be C. was D. had better

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20. Will you .......after the party.
A. call me off B. get me on C. take me up D. pick me up
21. Last summer, we had ....... holiday in Spain
A. a two week's B. a two - weeks C. two - week D. a two - week
22.. Amy, .......car had broken down, was in a very bad mood.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
23. He ....... ever goes to bed before midnight.
A. almost B. hardly C. nearly D. scarcely
24. He retired early ........ ill-health.
A. on behalf of B. on account of C. believe D. imagine
25. You ...... better be careful not to miss the train.
A.had B. would C. should D.did
B. Choose the appropriate sentence from the box below to fill in each gap to complete the following
conversation.
Ann: Goodbye everyone! (26) .......................................................... .
Jolly: Where are you going?
Ann: To Australia. (27) .................................................................. .
Jolly: When are you coming back?
Ann: Well, (28) ........................................................................ ... .
Jolly: It sounds great! (29) ............................................................... .
Ann. Thanks. (30) ......................................................................... .

f. I'll send you postcards.

g. We've going on a two - week tour of Australia.
h. I'm taking my family to visit the Great Barrier Reef
i. I'm going on holiday
j. Have a good time!

C Complete the passage with_ the suitable words from tlie box
preserved housed labourers outbuildings
v~llage life community fields
In most of Europe, farmers' homes and (31) ................... are generally located wi~in a village, and
tools and animals are (32) .................. there. Every morning, the farmers and farm
(33) .................. .leave their (34) ...................to work their land or tend their animals in distant
(35) ............... and return to the village at the end ·of the day. Social (36) .............. .is thus
centripetal; that is, it is focused around the (37) ............... center, the village. Only in certain parts of
Quebec has this pattern been (38) .............. .in North America.
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
39. How did you manage getting here~ quickly?
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40. Ms Baker, she spent her life working with the health and welfare of the families
successful woman in the world.
A. she B. her life C. welfare D. the

41. Because of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1972, the United States begin
to realize the true value
of the Luisian a te"itor y.
A. Becaus e B. begin · C. the true value D. territory
42. I remember to be given a toy drum Q!! myJ1bb. birthday.
A. rememb er B. to be C. on D. fifth
43. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinking.
A. lead B. but C. make D. drinking
IV.RE ADING
A. Fill In each blank with a suitable word.
LOOKI NG FOR A JOB
s administration. I
I finished university six month (44) ......... ....., I've got a degree in busines
a lot bard.er! A few of my
enjoyed the course very much (45) •......... ... .I realize I should have studied
waiting (47) .......... ... .
friends have (46) ......... ...... got full-time jobs but most, me, are still
I look through the job
something suitable to tum up. Meanwhile, I make sure that I keep myself busy.
the people I know to tell
advertisements ( 48) ......... ...... the newspapers every day and I also ask all
looking for is soµiething
me if they hear of any .vacancies (49) .......... ........they work. What I am
work abroad for a while.
challenging and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or even
to live on, because I
The (50) ... : ........·.... is not so important at this stage, provided I earn enough
, althoug h they are
don't want to continue (51) ......... ......... . to depend on my parents
restaura nt two evenings
(52) ......... ......... .. generous to me . At the momen t, I'm working in a n~y
a little money . The other
(53) .......... ......... week, washing up and g~nerally helping o_ut, whi~h. brings
......... ......... as me, so
people working there are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (54)
we have lots of to talk (55) ......... ......... .. .
B. Choose the words or phrases that best complete this passage.
all in the park near
Earlier this morning when some classmates and I were (56) _ _ basketb
our basketb all and ran for
our school, it suddenly began to rain (57) _ _. We immediately grabbed
. J>eter told us that it
shelter. At first we stood together under a tree (58) _ _ then it began to thunder
we ran to a nearby
was (59)_ _to stay under a tree in a rainstorm, (60)_ _when there is lighting, so
store to wait (61 ) __._the rain stopped.
From (62)_ _we were standing, we could see that the (63) was empty. Before the
was playing basketb all or
rain had started, there had been people everywhere but now (64)
football or doing (65)_ _or sitting on the park (66) reading the mornin g papers or chatting
with their friends.
rain finally stopped
We stoo~ in the (67)_ _ofthe store for nearly twenty minutes before the
minutes the park was (69)
and the sun came (68)_ _again from behind the clouds. Within a few
rainwat er could be seen
_ _of people again but now the air was cooler and big (70) _ _of
everywhere.
56. A hitting B kicking C playing D throwin g

57. A greatly B heavily C severely D very big

58. A and B so C but D yet

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59.A danger B in danger C a danger D dangerous
60.A specially B especially C mostly D chiefly
61.A for B until C when D as
62.A here B where C there D place
63.A park B place C rain D shelter

64.A nobody B none C no people D somebody

65.A exercise B nothing C breathing D jogging·

66.A chairs B sofas C stools D benches

.67.A doorway B door C gate D window

68.A back B up C out D down

69.A filled B full C crowded D plenty

70.A ponds B puddles C reservoirs D springs

C. Read the passage care/ul/y and choose the correct answers.

They called New York ''the Big Apple". Maybe it is not exactly like an apple, it's certainly very big.
There are too many people, that's the problem. The streets are always full of car and trucks, you can
never find a place to park.
If you have enough money, you can take a taxi. New York cabs iu-e yellow. They look all the same.
But ~e drivers are very different Some were born and raised in New York, but many are newcomers to
the United States. A few drive slowly, but most go very very fast. Cab driving is difficult job. It can~
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 the subway. The subway is quick
and it's cheap, but parts of it are old and· dirty. Lights don't always work and there are often fire 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 out side.
71. What is the problem in New York ?
A. it has too many aples B. it is too big
C. it looked like an apple D. it is too crowded
72. What does a cab mean ?
A. a truck B. a bus C. a taxi D. It is too crowded
73. Cab drivers in New York................ .
A. can be dangerous . B. look the same
C. can be attacked by thieves D. were all born in New York
74. The world "track'.' can best be replaced by ............ .
A. roadway B. station C. light bulb D. train
75. Subways in New York ............ .
A. are quick but dirty B. have no lights
C. are clothes D. often cause fires
V.WRITING
A. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to tliefirst
76. When did you last ride a bike?
-.. How long ................... ................... ............ .

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77. The trip was so interesting that we couldn't forget it.
--.. It ............................................................ .
78." Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work"
--.. He reminded .............................................. .
79. How many books did they buy yesterday?
--.. How many books ......................................... .
80. I'm sorry I didn't go to University
--.. I regret ...................... ·............................... .
81. He prefers plain water to coffee.
.--.. He'd rather ................................................... .
82. Although he wasn't experienced, he got the job.
_., Despite ......•.........•......................................
83. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
_., She left the room ......................................... .
84. They are going to repair my car tomorrow.
_., I am going to have ....... : .................................. .
85. You can't travel on this train if you don't have a reservation.
--... Unless·
. ............................................................. .
B. Composition:
Write a paragraph to tell about your recent journey (no more than 150 words)
.................................. " ....................................................................................... ~

Good luck to you!

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 ANSWER KEY
I.PHONETICS (10 points)
11. A , 2. B , 3.C ,4.B
6.A 7.A 8.C 9.C
II. VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR {28 points)
A.
11. D 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.D
16.B 17.B 18.C 19.B 20.D
21.D 22.C 23.B 24.B 25.A
B.
26d 27c 28b 29e 30a
c.
31. outbuildings 32.housed 33. labourers 34.vill~e
35.fields 36. life 37. community 38. preserved
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (5 points)
39. C 40.A 41.B 42.B 43D
IV. READING {32 points)
A.
45. ago 45. although 46. already 47. for 48. in
49. where 50. salary 51 . having 52. very 53. a/per
54. situation 55. about
B.
56.C 57B 58C 59c 60B
61B 62B 63A 64A 65A
66D 67A 68C 69B 70B
c.
jnc j 75A
V.WRITING
A. (10 points)
76. How long is it since you rode the bike?
77. It was such an interesting trip that we couldn't forget it.
78. He reminded me to go to supermarket after work
79. How many books were bought yesterday?
80. I regret not going to University.
81.He'd rather plain water than coffee.
82. Despite his inexperience, he got ~e job
83. She left the room without saying a word.
84.- I am going to have my car repaired tomorrow.
85. Unless you have a reservation you can't travel on this train
B. 15 points
+ Useful language: spelling, vocabulary, connectors (5 points)
+ Grammar: tense (past tense), structures ( 5 points)
+ Content: creative, understandable (5 points)

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 I>~ thi d~ nghj mOn tif'ng anh lcjp 10
(olympic 30/4-1,n tht viii-2007)
Tntcmg 1HPT chuy!n Tr~ Hung D~ Blnh Thu$Jl

Part 1: Phonology
I. Choose the word who underlined part s pronounced differently from that of the othen in
e-ch group. (!Opts)
I.A. PQliO B. pQlice C. PQlite D. PQllute
2.A. chaos B. character C. charity D.chord
3.A.sm B.pJ.m C. days D. raise
4. A. southern B. mathematics C. breath D. truth
5. A. disgyise B. cruise C. bruise D. suit
6.A. hour B.our C. pour D. sour
7. A. sergeant B. servant C. service D. servile
8. A. promised B. reduced C. released D. relieved
9. A. apology B. classify_ C. testify D. verify
10. A. beloved B.naked C.plougheg D. learned
II. Choose the word with the different str.ess·pattem. (10 pts)
11.A. because B. method C. standard D. wooden
12. A. American B. industrious C. property D. variation
13. A. eventual B. community C. infected D. militarism
14. A. refuge B. electronic C. education D. deficiency
15. A. assassinate B. equality C. intelligence D. understanding
16. A. ashtray B. music C. serve D. temper
17. A. challenging B. consultant C. purity D. wholesaler
18. A. assemble B. glorious C. majestic D. together
19. A. antonym B. consequence C. phenomenon D. ingot
20.A. destination B. enthusiast C. hallucinate D. technology
Part 2: Vocabulary
Choose the best -answer (10 pts)
1.IfHarold .............with his piano playing, he could eventually reach concert standard.
A. sustains B. perseveres C. maintains D. survives
2. Anna is a very nervous child and she's very ...................... of strangers.
A. terrified B. frightened C. petrified D. horrified
3. The government is thinking of bringing ........... a law to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear
crash helmets.
A. on B.up C. in D.round
4. I love the painting of an aid man. He_has such a beautiful.. ............. smile.
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 5. She caught a .................. ...... ofthe thief as he made his get- away.
A. glance B. sight C. glimpse D. flash
· 6. It was a service ............. .I will be entemally grateful.
A. to which B. for which C. to whom D. for whom
7. Frank has a house in the .................. . .
A. outskirts B. edges C. limits D.subwds
8. The film lasted every three hours with ................of 15 minutes between part one and part two.
A. a pause B. an interruption C. an interval D. a stop
9. The person who writes symphonies or concertos is a ................ .
A. composer . B. conductor C. pianist D. playwright
10. Is it far to Stambord? It's only ................... . from here.
A. stone's cut B. bird's eye view
C. short cut D. step in the right direction
Part 3: Grammar and stuctures.
I.Finish each of the following sentences so that it meaning exactly the sen•ce above it. (10 pts)
I .Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.
I've yet .................. .................. .................. .................. .............. .
2. Far more people live to entertainment age in Britain than in Philipines.
Not .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .
3. His father is going.to fix the ball for him tomorrow.
He is going .................. .................. .................. .................. ........... .
4. She never seems to succeed eventhough she studies much.
Much .... : .................. .................. .................. .................. ............... .
5. I nevr thought that I would win a prize.
It had .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .. .
6. I would love to be rich and famous.
If.................. .................. .................. .................. .................. .........
7. Simon hadn't expected that he would feel so weakafter the operation.
The operation left .................. .................. .................. .................. ....... ·.
8. They secretly declared independence two days ago.
A secret .................. .................. .................. .................. ................. .
9. Juliet simply couldn't wait for his return.
Juliet could .... , .................. .................. .................. .................. ......... .
10. I don't intend to apologize to either of them.
I have .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ...
II. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.(10 pts)
1. Tax exemption only applies to those with (resident) ........ status.
2. His busy schedule made him completely (access) .................. ..to his students.
3. He works for UNESCO in a purely (advice) .................. ... role.
4. The sun and the moon are often (person) .................. .. .in poetry.
5. Now there is every(like) .................. .................. ..that the residents will have a private
plane in their garage.
6. They told me the museum was open today but I was obviously (inform) ......

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7. Do you think these children are (nourish) ....................? They look very thin.
8. Have you read the latest (reveal) ...................about Madonna's private life?
9. We try to ensure the (be) ................of our employees.
10. Tourists forget their (conceive) ........ .ideas as soon as thay visit our country.
DI.Choose the best answer.(10 pts)
I.I'd rather you ........... at my party last night.
A. be B. were C. had been D. have been
2 ........will Mr Forbes be able to regain control of the company.
A. With hard work B. In spite of his hard work
C. Only if he works hardly D. Only with of his hard work
3. Barbara didn't mention ............ about her progress report at work, but I'm sure she is.
. A. concerning B. to concern
C. being concerned D. to be concerned
4. Snow and rain ......... ofnature.
A. are phenomenon B. are phenomena
C. is phenomena D. is phenomenon
5. Everyone·was going away on holiday this week, ....................?
A. wasn't it B. wasn't be C. weren't they D. wasn't she
6 ................ my key, I wasn't able to bet into the room.
A. Losing B. I had lost C. I lost D. Having lost
7. It's no good pretending. You've gotto.: .....................reality.
A. come up to B. face up to
C. come up with D. get round to
8.1 haven't ............ :...................decided where to go on holiday this year.
A. still B. yet C. already D. then
9. "Why are you angry at Bob?"
- "I don't like it when he makesjokes ......... my expense."
A. for B. on C. at D. to
10. A car............... many different pars.
A. is made B. is made up of
C. is made of D. makes up of
Part 4: Reading comprehension
A.Choose from the phrasesA-H the one which fits each gap. (10 pts)
Scientists estimate that at the beginning of 70th century 100,000 tigers flourished throughout
Asia, from estern Russia and Korea through eastern and southern China, Southest Asia, the Indian
subcontinient, and into Pakistan. At the start of the 21st century only 5,000 to 7,000 tigers lived
(1) ........... .
Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Russia, Sumatra,
Thailand, and Vietnam. Tigers are now extinctin Bali, Java, and around the Caspian Sea, and nearly so
in Chinaand North Korea, Less than 20 percent of today's tiger habiat is located (2) ........................ ,
which means that the. majority of the areas where tigers live could be lost to others uses, such as
agriculture or urbanization.
Tigers are territorial- they live alone (3) ..............jother tigers. The ideal tiger territory is a
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deer, swine, and other large mammals to eat. With these three esential, tigers can thrive (4) ............ ,
tropical rain forests in Sumatra and Southest Asia; cool oak and pine forest in the Amur River Valley in
far eastern Russia; tall grass jungles (5) ......... in Bamngladesh; and mountain slopes in Bhutan.
A.in no more than a hundred species left
B.in the wild in just 14 Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan.
C. in will life preserves which are built
D. in large areas that they defend from
E. in national parks or other protected areas
F. in India and Nepal; coastal mangrove forests
G. in deyerse habiats and climates including
H. in the surburbs or on the outskirts of the city

IL read the passage and answer the questions. (10 pts)

According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or
partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of servival by learning and following
certain tips. Experts say that ydu should. read and listen before take off and ask questions if you have
uncertainties. You should fasten you seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course,
you should also know how the realisemechanism of your belt operates. During takeoffs and landings,
you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and
a altema~ve exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can find them in the
dark if rtecessary.
In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your
ankles and keep your head down until your plane comes to complete stop. If smoke is present i_n the
carbin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels or clothing. If possible,
wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as posible, follow crew
commands and do not take persopal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slices before they are
in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as
possible, and never smoke near the wreckage.

I.What is the main topic of the passage?

2. According to experts, when are travelers urged to read and listen to safety instructions?
3. Which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff?
4. Find out a word which is synonym with the word ''eyacuate" in the passage.
5. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discus?

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Answerkey
Part 1: Phonology
L(lO pts)
1.A 2. C 3.A 4.A S.A
6.C 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.C
Il.(10 pts)
11.A 12. D 13.D 14.D 15.D
16.C 17.B 18. B 19.C 20.A
Part 2: Vocabulary
1.(10 pts)
1.B 2. A 3.c· 4.D s.c
6.B 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.A
n. (20 pts)
!.survival 2. distributed 3. exist 4. sources
5. increasing 6. developing 7. di~charged 8. agriculture 9. conservation
10. inefficient
fart 3: Grammar and structure
l-(10 pts)
l. I've yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew.
2. Not as many people live to retirement age in the Philipines as in Britain.
3. he is going to have ~s father fix the ball tomorrow.
1'· Much as she studies, she never seems to succeed.
S. It had never crossed my min~ that I'd win a prize.
~. If only I were rich_ and famous.
7. The operation of independence was made 2 days ago.
8. A secret declaration left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected.
9. Juliet could only long for his return.
10. I have no intention of apologizing to either of them.
11.(10 pts)
1.C 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C
6. A 7. B . . 8. B 9. A 10.B .
Part 4: Reading comprehension
1.(10 pts)
l.B 2.E 3.D 4.G 5.F
II. (10 pts)
1. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passenger survival.
2. before takeoff
3. The two closest to the passenger's seat.
4. vacate
5. How to preceed once you are away fr9m the aircraft.

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TRUONG : THPT CHUYEN BEN TRE
KY Tm OLYMPIC TRUYiN THONG 30 - 4 LAN THif 15
D:t THI D:t NGIIJ MON: ANH VAN; LOP: 10

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
-1. Phonology: (5 pts)
a. Select the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. m_!Ple B. stm,le C. !J>Ple D. APril
2. A. Leonardo B. l~ard C. leonine D. leotard
3. A. isotherm B. wor!hy C. southern D. hitherto
4. A. mQve B. WQ.mb C. tQ.mb D. WQlf
S. A. clamor B. grantor C. sailor D. parlor
b. Pick out the word stressed on the different syllable from the others.
1. A. Arabic B. aerobic C. lunatic D. politics
2. A. infamous B. inundate C. internal D. intellect
3. A. safari B. detritus C. cognomen D. partisan
4. A. pianist B. facetious C. retrospect D. redolence
5. A. sunbathe B. rattan C. coiffeur D. charade

ANSWER I: PHONOLOG Y (5.0 pts)

a. Pronunciation ·(.5 x 5 = 2.5 pts)
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B
b. Stress (.5 x S = 2.5 pts)
l. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE - READING COMPREHEN SION

II. READING COMPREHEN SION
a. Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England on April 23, 1564.
His mother, Mary Ar~en, had come from a fairly wealthy family. His father, John, was a glove ~ r
and a leather merchant by trade. He also held the prestigious position of town bailiff in their
community. In all, the Shakespeares had eight children, William being the third of these children and
the first son. Three of William's brothers and sisters died during childhood.

Reportedly, Shakespeare did not have an extensive education. He did attend Stratford Grammar School,
a school for the sons of prominent citizens, although it appears his family may not have paid for his
education due to his father's status as a high-ranking town official. While it is not certain, it is believed
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assumed to be the only education he receiv~ yet the literary quality of his works suggests a more
advanced education. This matter has contributed to the debate concerning the authorship of his works.

On November 28, 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, a farmer's ·daughter. • A) Anne was
twenty-six years old when they married and was pregnant at the time. William was only eighteen. • B)
Their marriage produced three children. • C) Shakespeare apparently abandoned his family and
disappeared from 1585 to 1592. • D) No records of Shakespeare exist from this period of his life, and
they are usually referred to as "the lost years." Some have speculated that he either became a
schoolteacher, a butcher's apprentice, or was running from the law.

Shakespeare reappeared in London where he arrived with the goal of becoming an actor and playwright.
Evidently, Shakespeare garnered envy for his talent early on. He even found a sponsor to_ help pay for
his services. Shakespeare's work in the theaters came to a halt, however, when the theaters of London
closed down due to the plague in January of 1593. This closing inspired Shakespeare and his company
to move to the Globe Theater in the Bankside district, across the river from London's city limits.

Shakespeare's company, originally called "Lord Chamberlain's Men," changed their name to "The
King's Men" after King James took over the throne in 1603. Because Shakespeare worked and
performed for royalty, his company ~ecame the biggest and most famous acting company in the area.
Consequently, Shakespeare became quite well-to-do as a director, writer, actor, and stockholder in The
King's Men.

During his time, Sh~espeare published and so~d his plays in octavo editions. Also known as "penny
copies," these were sold to the more literate members of his audience. It is noted that a
playwright had never before enjoyed sufficie~t acclaim as to see his .works published and sold as
popular literature in the midst of his career. His 37 plays span the genres of tragedy, comedy, and
history. While Shakespeare could not be considered wealthy by London standards, his success did allow
him to purchase New House anl retire in comfort in Stratford in 1611. e made a will on March 25,
1616, and died, as the legend has it, on his birthday, April 23, 516. He was buried at Holy Trinity
Church in Stratford on April 25th.

&hakespeare wrote his own epitaph to avoid the common tendency at the time of a person's gave being
dug up after several years to accommodate another body.
· "Good Friends, for Jesus' sake forbear,
To dig the bones enclosed here!
Blest be the man that spares these stones,
And curst be he that moves my bones."
; To this day, no one has disturbed Shakespeare's grave.

In 1623, two working companions of Shakespeare from the Lord Chamberlain's Men, John Heminges
and Henry Condell, printed the First Folio edition of his Collected Works, half of which were
previously unpublished. The First Folio also contained Shakespeare's sonnets. Many argue that William
Shwcespeare's legacy is a body of work that will never again be paralleled in Western civilization. His
words have endured for 400 years and still reach across the centuries as powerfully as ever.
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1. Which of the following could best replace the word "garnered" as used in paragraph 4?
A. discouraged B. found C. attracted D. prevented
2. What does "this matter" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Shakespeare going to a school for prominent families
B. The surprisingly high quality of Shakespeare's works
C .. The uncertainty of whether he attended the grammar school
D. His father's status as a high ranking town official
3. Why does'the author mention.that Shakespeare's father held the prestigious position of town bailiff
in their community?
A. To illustrate that his father was also quite talented and accomplished
B. To show Shakespeare was not worried about the getting in trouble with the law
C. To explain how his father could have married his mother, who was wealthy
D. To explain why, although not wealthy, Shakespeare did enjoy some privilege
4. According to the passage, why did Shakespeare stop perfonning in London?
A. The audience in London· did not enjoy his poetic style.
B. King James forced him to leave the city in 1595.
C. He began selling his own plays to literate audience members.
D. All the theaters were closed due to the plague.
5. According to the passage, why were the years 1585 - 1592 called "the lost years"?
A. No records of Shakespeare's life exist from this time.
B. Shakespeare was unable to write during this time due to an·illness.
C. Shakespeare's plays from this period were burned in the Great Fire.
D. Shakespeare refused to speak with his wife during these years.
. .
6. Which of the sentence~ below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence
in the passage?
Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
A. The sale of Shakespeare's plays made him the most popular playwright of all time.
B. London audiences were buying more plays then than ever before.
C. Shakespeare was the first playwright who was famous enough to sell his plays while
still producing them.
D. Shakespeare's plays played an important role in this rise ofliteracy in the west.
7. All of the following are true EXCEPT
A. Shakespeare spent time as a glove maker from 1585 to 1592.
B. Shakespeare had three children with his wife.
C. Shakespeare's company came to be called "The King's Men." ·
D. Shakespeare is said to have died on his birthday.
8. What can be inferred from paragraph 2 about Shakespeare's works?
A. Shakespeare must have gone to university at some point to write them.
B. Some scholars today doubt that Shakespeare actually wrote them.
C. They are viewed as the best example of what one person can accomplish.
D. They have never been considered as having been written by just one person.
9. Why did Shakespeare write his own epitaph?
A. He didn't want his grave to be dug up later.
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 C. It was the custom at the time to write one's own epitaph.
D. To dedicate it to two former actors in Lord Chamberlain's Men.
10. Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below.
Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important
ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that
are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.
First sentence: William Shakespeare lived an interesting and accomplished life and is today
regarded as the greatest English writer the world lias ever known.
A. Shakespeare was the first playwright to enjoy such wide acclaim 8:8 to see hi.s works
published during his career.
B. Shakespeare's acting company was originally called Lord Chamberlain's Men but later .
changed its name to The King's Men.
C. Shakespeare's works are timeless and have endured for over 400 years.
D. Shakespeare's father was a glove maker and the town bailiff of Stratford-Upon-Avon.
E. Although he produced works of high quality, Shakespeare is not believed to have had an
extensive education.
F. Shakespeare's works have been translated into more languages than any other volume of
literature, including the Christian Bible.
ANSWER:
L Reading comprehension (1.0 x 10 = 10 pts)
1.C 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.B 9.A 10.A,C,E

C. MULTIPLE CHOICE -REA))ING C01'{PREHENS10N

b. Read the passage. Decide whether the statements below are true or false (T/F) by referrin·g
to the information in the text.
Types Of Memory
[I] As mentioned previously, one. of the most important characteristics of ·a computer is its
capability of storing information in its memory long enough to process it. Not all computers have
the same type of memory. In this section, three types of memory will be discussed; C!Jre memory,
semiconductor memory (or chip), and bubble memory.
[2] The memory of the first computers was made up of a kind of grid of fine vertical and horizontal
wires. At each intersection where the wires crossed, there was a small ferrite ring -called a core
(hence the n~e "core memory") which was capable ·of being either magnetized or
demagnetized. Every intersection had its unique address; consequently, when an electrical
current was passed through the wires, the magnetized as well as the unmagnetized cores were
a
identified by their respective addresses. Each core represented binary digit of either O or 1,
depending on its state. Early computers had a capacity of around 80,000 bits; whereas now, it is
not surprising to hear about computers with a memory capacity of millions of bits. This has been
· made possible by the advent of transistors and by the advances in the manufacture of miniaturized
circuitry. As the result, mainframes have been reduced in both size and cost. Throughout the
1950s, 1960s and up to the mid-19708, core memory dominated the market.
[3] In the l 970s, there was a further development which revolutionized the computer field. This was
the ability to etch thousands of integrated circuits onto a tiny piece (chip) of silicon, which is a
non-metallic element with semiconductor characteristics. Chips have thousands of identical
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consequently of the circuits etched on it, electrical signals do not have to travel far; hence, they
are transmitted faster. Moreover, the size of the components containing the circuitry can be
considerably reduced, a step which has led to the introduction of both minis and micros. As a result,.,·
computers have become smaller, faster, and cheaper. There is one problem with semiconductor
memory, however, when power is removed, information in the memory is lost unlike core memory,
which is capable of retaining information during a power failure.
[4] Another development in the field of computer memories is bubble memory. The concept
consists of creating a thin film of metallic alloys over the memory board. When this film i,
magnetized, it produces magnetic bubbles, the presence, or absence of which represents one bit
of information. These bubbles are extremely tiny, about 0.1 micrometer in diameter. Therefore,
a magnetic bubble memory can store information at a greater density than existing memories,
which makes it suitable for micros. Bubble memories are not expensive, consume little power,
are small in size, and are highly reliable. There is ·probably a lot more to learn about them, and
research in this field continues.
1. The most important function of a computer is to hold information in its memory in order to
process it.
2. Minicomputers, microcomputers, and mainframes all have the same kind of memory.·
3. Semiconductor memory was developed before core memory and after bubble memory.
4. Core memory uses small metal rings which can be magnetized or unmagnified.
5. The state of the core can be represented by either Oor 1.
6. Early computer memories had less storage capacity than newer ones. ·
· 7. A transistor and a chip are the same kind of device. l,

8. The development of chips made it possible (or minicomputers and microcomputers) to be

invented.
9. Bubble memory is smaller than a chip.
10. Bubble memory doesn't have very many advantages.
ANSWER
b. Reading comprehension (1.0 x 10 = 10 pts)
LT 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F

A.MULTIPLE CHOICE- READING COMPREHENSIO N

Ill. Guided cloze test: Read the text and then choose the correct answer to fill in the gap.
Sir,
· Recent letters in your columns about insurance companies prompt me to cite this example. Som~
months ago a car (1) ............ to my daughter was (2) ............ from outside her house in
Birmingham.
As a doctor in daily need of her car, she was surprised when her insurers said she would have to wait
six weeks for (3) ............ .
To her annoyance they managed, by all kinds of procrastination, to drag this out to three months; and
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 · My daughter was then (S) ............ to find that there would be no refun~ or no extension of the
period of insurance, to cover the three months lost A full premium (no (6) ............ sum for (7)
............ cover in Birmingham), bad to be paid for a quarter of a year, when no cover was (8)
.•.......... at all.
Surely this is another example of the way insurance companies (9) ............ money, perhaps legally
UUt to my mind immorally, which gives them such a bad image. If any of your readers know of a way
flO) ............ this difficulty, I would welcome their advice.
Yours faithfully,
R.R.E. Potter
1. A.owning B. pertaining c. trusted D. belonging
2. A. stolen
* B. robbed C. nicked D. broken
3. A. retribution B.premium C. compensation D.payment
4. A. number B. range C. lots D. heap
5. A. appalled B. intimidated C. shocking D. impressed
6. A. little B. bad C. lesser D.mean
7. A. complete B. integral C. comprehensible D. comprehensive
8. A. done B.made c. provided D.affected
9. A. obtain B. extort C.earn D.win
10. A. with B. round C. about D. avoiding
ANSWER
Ill. (1.0 X 10 = 10 pts)
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. D 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B

B. WRITTEN TEST
I. Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct tenses. Add a suitable modal verb or an
equivalent where necessary.
I (1. become) ............ Managing Director five years ago when I (2. work) ............ as an
assistant to the predecessor. I (3. ever, be) ............ Personnel Manager for three years and (4. join)
............ the firm in 1970, so I (5. be) ............ here for fifteen years.
I (6. work) ............ in an office on the top floor where I (7. just, meet) ............ an important
customer. I (8. retire) ............ in five y~ars. I think I (9. go) ............ and live in the country. I (10.
!,le) ............ with the firm for twenty years by then.
: I (11. be) ............ still working at eight o'clock yesterday evening. I (12. work) ............ since
early morning. We (13. work) ............ very hard at the office lately as we (14. negotiate) ........... .
,, important contract. .
'11
Tomorrow I (15. fly) ............ to Milan. It (16. still, rain) ............ like this when I (17. get)
r··········· back, I (18. wonder) ............ ? I hope not, because I (19. take) ............ a few days off
-··· - .. as
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L Tenses & forms (.5 x 20 = 10 pts)
1. became 2. was working 3. had ever been 4. joined/had joined
5. have been 6. work 7. havejustmet 8. retire
9. will/shall go 10. will/shall have been 11. was 12. had been working
13. have been working 14. are negotiating 15. am flying 16. will still be raining
17. get 18. wonder 19. am going to take 20. will have been working

·B. WRITTEN TEST

Il. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition or an adverbjal particle.
Sir James succeeded (1) ............ the hereditary title in 1969. His father died (2) ........... .injuries
received in a road accident. Although Sir James takes pride (3) ............ his ancestry, he's no snob.
Sheila's very strict (4) ............ the children in her class. She's particularly strict (S)
............ punctuality. However, her relationship (6) ............ the children is a happy on~.
Hello, John. Good to see you. Come in for a few minutes and sit down. I suppose you want to see
Jane. She's upstairs but she will soon be (7) ............ in a few minutes. In fact you are lucky to find
her (8) :; .......... as she's just dressing herself (9) ............ to go out with her friend AnY'J'ay, I am
glad you called (10) ............ because I'd like to talk to you.
11. My French isn't very good but it's enough to get ............ .
12. Business has fallen ............ a lot lately: turnover is down 15% last year.
13. The old man told me to give ............ from his daughter, but I just had to see her again.
14..Why is that man hanging ... :.. ...... outside our house? Do you think he's a burglar?
15. It was not going to be easy to explain ......... the lipstick which his wife had found on his collar.
16. He is now ............ the head of his class.
17. Don't lean ............ the stove.
18. You will have to wait here Thursday.
19. His face is familiar ............ me.
20. This soup tastes ........... .iodine.
ANSWER
II. Preposition & adverbial particle(l.O x 10 = 10 pts)
1. to 2. from 3. in 4. with 5. about 6. with 7. down 8. in · 9. up 10. in
'
11. by 12. off 13. in 14. about 15. away 16. at· 17. against 18. till/until 19. to 20. of

B. WRITTEN TEST
I. WORD FORM: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word at the end of the sentence.
1. Eddie just can't stop working and relax any more, he's turning into a real .................. .
WORK
2. . .................. people are often critical and sarcastic. CONTENT
3. Tests have shown that people's blood pressure goes up when they are in red colored
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 4. Insecure people often do things just to avoid other people's ................... APPROVE
5. Most ofus think we have a rational and well-balanced ................... on life. LOOK
6. There has been a ................... increase in recovery from leukemia in the last 30 years.
MIRACLE
7. Faulty electrical ................... area relatively common cause of fires in offices, factories and
hotels. APPLY
8. Without color dyes people would find a lot of processed food rather .................. .
APPETITE
9. Because he said so little in meetings, his colleagues thought he was ................... to his work,
but actually he was just timid. COMMIT ·
10. . Some hardwood is produced on ............... ; ... so that natural
forests are not destroyed. PLANT

ANSWER
:1. Word form (1.0 x 10 = 10.0 pts)
1. workaholic 2. discontented 3. surroundings 4. disapproval ·
5. Outlook 6. miraculous 7. appliances 8. unappetizing
9. uncommitted 10. plantations

B. WRITTEN TEST
II. Read the text and then ml in the blank with the correct forin of the word chosen from the
box.
able accuracy believe confide express
ignore know loaf three understand
Seven-year-olds fail test
A study by the National Foundation for Educational Research of 3400 seven-year-old pupils shows
an (1) .............of basic math and English which is simply (2) ............... The results, which were
published recently, show that one in seven children lack basic (3) ............. ofmath and cannot even do
simple multiplication, such as 5 x 5. The results also show that a (4) .............of the children in this
age group c~ot count up to 100 and do not know what (S) .............such as half and a quarter, refer
to. Moreover, only half of the children had any (6) .............of the decimal system for money and only
o~e in thirty could (7) ·..... : .......read the temperature on a thermometer. Finally, only one in seven
could say what the cost of three 50p (8) ............ .is.
As regards English, more than a quarter have not learnt to read with any (9) .............and have
problems with the alphabet; meanwhile another 25% are (10) .............to spell easy words, like can,
man and hot.
ANSWER
II. Word form (1.0 x 10 = 10.0 pts)
'1. ignorance 2. unbelievable 3. knowledge 4. third 5. expressions
6. understanding 7. accurately 8. loaves 9. confidence 10. unable

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IV. There are 10 errors in the paragraph. Find and correct them. Some lines have more than one
mistake.
BODY LANGUAGE
Body language imparts meaning with the use of words. It is the type of non-verbal communicationt
There are certain recognized distinctions like types of body language: voluntary/involuntary and
universaVcultural. The first distinction is often fuzzy in _instance, a smile can be voluntary. o,:
involuntary. However, with the second distinction, smiles aren't universal. They are interpreting th~
same across all cultures. Nodding and head shaking, however, are cultural. In Turkey, the former~ ·
replaced by raising the eyebrows. It was thougbt that body language bas its roots in ~
communication. However, great apes raised in captivity are quite proficient for reading human body
language.
ANSWER
IV. Error correction (1.0 x 10 = 10 pts)
Ll: 1. with (the) -+ without
2. the (type) -+ a
L2: 3. like (types) -+ between
L3: 4. in (stance) -+ for
L4: 5. with(the) -+ by
6. aren't (universal) -+ are
LS: 7. interpreting (the) -+ interpreted
L6: 8. was (thought) -+ is
L7: 9. However -+ Indeed

10. for (reading) -+ at

· B. WRITTEN TEST
V. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word.
A.
Communication
Throughout our lives, right from the moment when (1) ............ .infants we cry to express hunger,
we are engaging in social interaction of one form or another. Each and every time we encounter (2)
.............human beings, some kind of social interaction will take place, (3) ............ .it's getting on a
bus and paying the fare for the journey, or socializing with friends. It goes without saying, therefoq,,
that we need the ability to communicate. Without some method of transmitting intentions, we would be
(4) ............. a complete loss when it came to interacting socially.
Communication involves the exchange of (5) ............., which can be anything from a gesture to a
friend (6) ............. boredom to the presentation of a university thesis which may (7) .............ever be
read by a handful of others, or it could be something in (8) .............the two. Our highly developed
languages set us apart from animals. (9) ............. for these languages, we could not communicate
sophisticated or abstract ideas. Nor could we talk or write about people or objects not immediately
present. (10) ............. we restricted to discussing objects already present, we would be unable to make
abstract generalizations about the world. .
ANSWER
V. (0.5 x 20 = 10.0 pts)
., .
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1. as 2. fellow 3. whether 4. at 5. information
6. signaling 7. only 8. between 9. but 10. Were

II. WRITTEN TEST

V. rm in the blank with ONE suitable word.
p
Scientists are still curious about the effects of the oceanc;,graphic phenomenon called El Nino, whicp
(1) ......... : ... in the south-west Pacific Ocean. There is no doubt, however, about the reason for its
occurrence. Every few years, a rise in surface temperatures (2) ............. to a temporary decrease in
trade winds makes sea levels rise, and waves head north-east up the coast of South America El Nino is
noted (3) ............ .its effect on local climates, but recent research has shown that it is also (4)
....... ; ..... for wider atmospheric changes, resulting, for example, (S) ............. temporary drought in
the Sabel or failure of the mai.ze harvest in Zimbabwe.
Now scientists involved in oceanographic research are working on a new theory, that El Nino can
produce cmmges (6) ............. ocean patterns that may last for decades. Computers at the Naval
Research Laboratory in Mississippi, fed with the latest satellite (7) ............. on sea temperatures and
wave heights, show that the giant waves that roll across the Pacific may be the result of a previous El
Nino, which will (8) ............. to affect the circulation of the North Pacific for years to come.
The 1982 El Nino, the strongest of the 20th century, is (9) .; ........... of causing the flooding of the
Mississippi basin in 1993, with the loss of life and serious (10) .............to crops and property that
resulted.

ANSWER
B. (0.5 x 20 = 10.0 pts)
1. occurs 2. due 3. for 4. responsible 5. in
,,,6. in 7. information 8. continue 9. suspected 10. damage

·B. WlUTTEN. TEST

·vi. Finish the second sentence without changing the meaning by using the words given at the
beginn~g or one word at the end of the sentence.
1. Just after solving one problem, I was·faced with another.
Hardly .............................................................. .
2. Getting specialized qualification will benefit you.
It will he in ........................... ; ............................ .
3. We have to repay the loan, now that we have promised to.
Weare............................................................... .
4. 'Oh; just a minute, was it Leonardo or Michelangelo who painted the Mona Lisa?'
He couldn't remember .............................................. .
5. The company will well make a profit next year.
I wouldn't be surprised ............................................... .

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Don't forget to get ..................................................... .
7. The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. MADE

8. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars. FAVOR

9. Chess is much more skilful game than tiackgammon. DEAL

10. I was just about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring. VERGE

ANSWER
VI. Sentence transformation (2.0 x 10 = io.o pts)
1. Hardly had I solved one problem than I was faced with another.
2. It is/will b~ in your interests to get/that you get a specialized qualification.
3. We are obliged to repay the loan./ We are committed to repaying the loan.
4. He couldn't remember if it was Leonardo or Michelangelo who (had) painted the Mona Lisa?
5. I wouldn't be surprised if the company made a profit next-year.
. 6. Don't forget to get in touch with me if you come here.
7. The defense made an enormous contribution to the team's success.
8. I'm not in favor of prohibiting smoking in bars.
9. Playing chess requires a good/great deal more skill than playing chess.
10. I was on the verge _ofleaving/going out of the house when I heard the phone ring.

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Trulm g THPT Tin Yen 2 M6n: Tilng Anh-L op 10

ThM gian lam bai: 150 phut (kh."ng kl th?Ji gian giao dl}

Phu I: Phonetics
1,1. Xac dinh ciu tra IM
Chqn m~t ~ ma phan P.Ch chin c6 each phat im khac nhOng tir con
bing each khoan h tron dap an A, B, C hay D (104)
1. A. s,ns B.dec ,n .c. cl!! p.d,n

B. d,!ctor C. wr.Q.ng D. b.2.ss

2. A.·sm rt
B. sp.2.rt C. s,2ck D. w,1lking
3. A. four
B.n!! n C. cook D. food
4. A. school
D. forbid·
s. A. pity B. tinY C. hidden
B . .1chool C.!unn y D.!eaf ood
6. A . .1ugar
B. chemi~ t C. Christm as D. charac ter
7. A. brochu re
B. arrived C. missed D. '_Yatched
8. A. talked
B.~ug hter C. subtr,!ct D. W,!lk
9. A. 1,!lk
B. cle8Jl! C. Spe&(! D. understand!
10. A. play!

PhAn II: vocabularY and gramm ar

ciu tra lal bAng each
Bal 1: Chqn m~t dap an dung nhat di hoan thanh mOi ciu sau. Xac djnh
khoan h tron dap an A, B, C hay D (30d)
11. The ......... need help from the rich
A. rich B. young C. poor D. injured

12. She didn't ......... to cry when she was small.

A. use B. used C. uses D. using

13. The .............. can't talk with people .

A. deaf B. blind C. injured D.dum b

14. This is the book, .......... is very interesting.

A. which B. who C. whom D.whe n

15. Tomor row Mai and I ............ to Hanoi .

A. are going B. am going C. is going D. will go

16. She looks differe nt. Has she ......... her hair cut?
A. have B. has C.had D. having

17. My mother i~ a doctor .......... works in Tan Yen hospital.

A. who B. which C. whom D.whe n

18. His homew ork has been ........... .

A.do B. did C. doing D. done

19. Manh has passed his exams, ........... is good news.

A. who · B. where C. why D. which

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20. Next week my class is going for a ............ in Ha Long Bay.
A. tour B. trip C. excursion D. travel
21. My class decided ............. the zoo.
A. visit B. to visit C. visited D. visiting
22. Hung practises .......... English everyday.
A. speaking B. speak C. spoke D. speaks
23. I don't like......................water. I prefer fruit juice.
A. the B. a C. any D. some
24. ..........................you swim? - Yes, I learned how to swim when I was seven.
A. can B. able to C. must D. when
25. Ifhe ..•...................... her, she could have had an accident.
A. didn't warn B. hadn't warned C. warned D. doesn't warn
26. Julia had a great holiday. She enjoyed......................... .
A. oneself B. himself C. myself D. herself
27. We tried a lot of hotels, but ...........~ ...... of them had any free rooms.
A. neither B. none C.no D.not
28. Ann is very busy these days. She has .................. free time.
A. a little B. little C. a few . D. few
29. Ifl ...................you, I wouldn't talk to him any more.
A. be B. am C. was D. were
30. He was unwilling to explain the reason ..................his absence.
A. for B. why C. of D. that
31. Give me a word.........................with "S".
A. begins B. began C. begin D. beginning
32. It's not worth ...................... out now. It is much too late.
A. to go B. it go C. going D. it going
33. It's at least a month since ................................... John.
A. I last seeing B. I have last been C. I last see D. I last·saw
34. They invited ........................ dilll).er with them.
A. us for having B. us to have C. that we have D. our having
35. He dislikes to .....................the cros~word puzzle in the newspaper every day.
A. fill B. make C. do D. answer
36. ........................me to phone them before I go out.
A. Mention B. Make C. Remember D.Remind
.
37. Music can express one's anger, love, hate and ............... .
A. friendness B. friendly C. friendship D. friends
18. How long ago ......... Minh?
A. did you see B. see C. have you seen D. you saw

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 39. Let's get her ............. us some water.
A. bring B. brings C. to bring D.bringing
40. I have just bought ............... interesting book.
A. some B. the C. a D. an
a
Bal 2: Chia d')ng tir trong ngotc thai va thi thich hqp r6i dien vao ch6 u6ng trong m61 du a
duM diy (10 dilm).
41. Water .............................at 100°C. (boil)
42. Let's go for a walk. It ................................raining 2 hours ago.· (stop)
· 43. Normally my sister ............................work at 5 p.m. (finish)
44...............................you..............................any good film lately? (see)
. .
45. I ............................. Tom and Nancy a· few days ago. (meet)
46. Jane .........................for me when I arrived. (wait)
47. Grandpa.........................to the radio in the living-room now. (listen)
48. At 8 o'clock yesterday evening, I .......................dinner with (have)
some of my old friends.
49. This is a big factory. Five hundred people .........................here. (employ)
SO.The letter.........................a week ago and it.. ...................yesterday (post, arrive)

Bai 3: Cho dfng dung cua nhii'ng tu acu6i mm cau (10 dilm).
51. What is the .........·.............................of this tower, please? (high)
52. The whole country is trying to get rid of ...................... . (poor)
53. They are looking for the ..................................to the problem. (solve)
54. We should .................................this road for better use. (wide)
55. During the past years computers have ................................our life. (revolution)
56. It is much more ............................to buy that car. (economy)
57. A true ........................... .lasts throughout life. (friend)
58. The house is big but it is very ..................................to live in. (comfortable)
59. He is ........... because he misses his parents. (happy)
60. His ................................has been considered. (explain)

PhAn III: reading

. l>qc dofn vAn sau r6i chqn dap an dung di dien vao m6i khoang tr6ng (10 4)
The 1990s .. (61) .. great changes in the way people communicate. People could ... (62) ... mail
without going to the post office, and go ....(63) ... ·without leaving home. The cause of this great change
was the Internet.
The idea for the Internet ... (64) .... in the early 1960s in the United States. The Department of
Defence wanted .... (65) .... , their computers together to share private information. In 1969, the ARPA
net, .... (66) ..... was an early form of the Internet, first connected computers at 4 American Universities.
In 1972, scientists .... (67) .... ARPA net with the world. They created a way to send person-to person
messages using ARPA net. This was the beginning of email.
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 In the 1990s, two important things happened: the birth of the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1991
and the creation of the first web browser ... (68) ..... 1993. The web made it easier to find ... (69) ....
on the Internet, and to move from place to place using links.
Nowadays, computers are an important part of our lives and are changing how we learn, work;
shop and ..... (70) ......

61. A. sees B. saw c. has seen D. was seeing

62. A. send B. to send c. sending D. sent

63. A. shopping B. to shopping c. s~op D. shopped

64. A. begins B. beginning c. began , D. had begun

65. A. to connecting B. connect c. connecting D. to connect

66. A. whom B. who c. which D. that

67. A. shared B. was sharing c. had shared D. have shared

68. A. during B. on c. at D. in

69. A. information B. inform . c. . informative D. informal

70. A. communicating B. to communicating c. communicate D. to communicate

Ph4n IV: writing

Bai 1: Tim 16i trong nhtmg cau sau biog each khoanh trim A, B, C hay D (10d)
71. ~ am very please that we should meet again soon.
A B C D
72. Peter introduced Mai with some of his friends in London.
A B C D
73. The police stopped everybody enter the house.
A B C D
74. The pilot and the crew divided the life preserves between twenty frantic passengers.
A B C D
75. Standing among so many strangers, the frightened child began to sob uncontrollable.
A B C D
76. Tom keeps to study hard because he intends to go to dental school.
A B C D
77. When the bell rang, the students have left the class.
A B C D
78. The government has decided voting on the resolution now rather than next month.
A B C D
79. I don't recommend to eat in that restaurant. Its food is awful.
A B C D
80. One of the primary cause of road accidents is driving after drinking.
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Bai 2: Hay viet l~i nhung ciu sau diy ma kh6ng thay ddi nghia cua du, b4t d4u bAng cym tik
dean (10 dilm).
81. I started learning English 5 years ago.
=> I have ............................................................................................................ .
82. This is the first time I've ever been to Hanoi.
=> I have never ..................................................................................................... .
83. The last time I saw him was in 1995.
=> I haven't .......................................................................................................... .
84. Harry left before we reached the hotel.
==> By the time ................................................................•.....................................•
85. We haven't seen Ann for years.
=> It's years ...........................................................................................................
86. School uniform must be worn at all times by young pupils.
=> Young pupils ............................. :.................................................................... .
81. That school has four hundred pupils.
=>There .............................................................................................................. .
88. The map was so old that I could not read it.
=> It was such ..................................................................................................... .
89. It is against the rules to park your car here.
=> You are ............................................................................................................. .
90. He didn't hurry, so he missed the train.·
=>If ..................................................................................................................... .
Bai 3: Ddi nhung du sau diy sang d~g bi d~ng (10 diim).
91. My grandfather built this house in 1950.
=> ..................................................................................................................•............
92. You should clean the room every day.
=> ···························································································································
93. People advised us not to go out alone.
=> .......................................... ·................................................................................... .
94. Tom gave me an apple.
=> .............................................................................................................................. .
95. I will never read this book.
=> ............................................................................................................................. .
96. They are fixing the drain in the bathroom.
=> ............................................................................................................................... .
97. People speak English all over the world.
=> .................................................................................................................... ·....... .
· 98. What have they done?
=> ............................................................................................................................ .
99. You must answer all the questions on the paper.
=> .............................................................................................................................. .
100. He still remembers that his father took him to the zoo every Sunday.
=> ........................................................................................................................... .

Good luck to all of you!

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KEY
Phin I: Phonetics

Phin II: vocabulary and grammar

Bai 1:
11 C 21 B 31 D

12 A 22 A 32 C

13 D 23 C 33 D

14 A 24 A 34 B

15 A 25 B 35 C

16 C 26 D 36 D

17 A 27 B 37 C
B 38 A.
18 D 28

19 D 29 D 39 C

20 B 30 A 40 D

2: 41. boils 46. was waiting

42. stopped 47. is listening
43. inishes 48. was having
44. have ............. seen 4 9. are employed
45. met 50. was posted, arrived
3: 51. height 56. economical
52. poverty 57. friendship
53. solution 58. uncomfortable.
54.widen 59. hardship
55. revolutionized 60. explanation

IV: writing
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 2: 81. I have learned/ have been learning English for five years (now).
8 2. I have never been to Hanoi before.
8 3. I haven't seen him since 1995.
84. By the time we reached the hotel Harry had left.
85. It's years since we last saw Ann.
86. Young pupils must wear school uniform all the time/at all tUileS.
87. There are four hundred pupils in that school.
88. It was such an old map ·that I couldn't read it.
89. You are parking your car against the rules/ you are not allowed to park yow; car here.
90. lfhe had hurried, he wouldn't have missed the train.
Bpi 3: 91. This house was built (by grandfather)in 1950.
92. Your room should be cleaned every day.
93. We were advised not to go out alone.
94. I was given an apple/ an apple was given to me.
95. This book will never be read.
96. The drain in the bathroom is being fixed.
97. English is spoken all over the world.
98. What has been done?
99. All the questions must be answered on the paper.
100. He still remembers that he was taken to the zoo every Sunday (by his father).

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 SO GIAO DUC VA DAO TAO QUANG NAM
TRUONG THPT CHUY:tN NGlJvtN BiNH KHI:iM
KY Tm OLYMPIC TRUYiN THONG 30 - 4 LAN THU 15 <j

DE Tm DE NGIIJ Ml>N: TitNG ANH LOP 10

. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION S

I. Phonology (Sms)
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. parachute B. champagne C. chivalry D. churchgoer
2. A. infl~~ible B. elegant C. ex~riment ·o. r~collection
3. A. breakfast B. already C. feasible D. heather
4. A. re,§ign B. re_§ound C. re§onant . D. re§ource
5. A. cleared B.hatred C. sacred D. wicked

B. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. Circle ~
B, C or D to indicate the correct answer.
6. A. development B. competitive C. immediate D. sympathetic
7. A. vocational B. employer C. minority D. reasonable
8. A. analysis B. destination C. presidentia D. apprehension
9. A. exploration B. facilities ' C. scientific D. educational
10. A. temperature B. acquaintance C. photography D. distinctive

KEY:

II. Reading comprehen sion (20ms)

Read the passages and choose the best answer
l'assage A
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were
reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch
settlers to New York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus -from the Dutch Sinter Klaas
- was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint
Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient
children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the
religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit
from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem
introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn
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 sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened
the legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the
modem Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become
such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O'Hanlon wrote to the New
York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she.received a direct answer: "Yes, Virginia, there is a
Santa Claus".
1. Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
A. Sinter Klaas B. Saint Nicholas
C.AGerman D. Dutch settlers
2. Santa Claus was traditionally described..as a
A. tall man who could walk through the air
B. fat, jolly, old man
C. religious figure
D. fat man riding a white horse
3. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as
A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter
B. a good old man with less religious character
C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas
D. a jolly man on horseback
4. Who was Black Peter?
A. an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas
B. an elf who rode a white horse
C. one of the disobedient children
D. a popular traditional figure
5. What word is closest in meaning to attributes?
A. symbols of a person B. natural qualities
C. effects D. outer appearance
6. Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?
A. the North Pole B. Europe
');' C. North America D. the City of New York
7. 1823 was mentioned as a year when.
··I A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem
B. Clement Clark Moore's poem made him popular
:,
C. Saint Nicholas visited New York
D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed

'i?
8. According to Clement Clark Moore's poem
A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one
··.f./ B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly
C. Santa Claus liked poetry
D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh
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 9. The answer Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus is an illustration for the fact that
A. the New York Sun was popular with children
B. Santa Claus was a promine nt figure at that time
C. newspap ers are unreliable
D. Virginia O'Hanlo n was a reader of the Ne~ York Sun
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Santa Claus was an imaginar y old man created by artists based on tradition al figures
B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas
C. Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America
D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter
KEY: 1. D 2.C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. B 7 D 8D 9. B 10. A

Passage B
vast fortune
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeath ed most of his
tions who had
in trust as a fund from which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and organiza
classifications
achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six
physiolo gy or
for outstand ing contributions designated in Nobel's will, including chemistr y, physics,
medicine , literature and international peace.
economi cs
The prizes are administ ered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize· for
be nominate d in
endowed by the Central B~ of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must
writing a qualified authority in the filed of competition. Recipients in physics,
chemistr y, and
medicine by the
economi cs are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and phys~ology or
an Nobel
Caroline Institute; ii;i literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegi
Decemb er lOt
Committ ee appointe d by Norway' s parliament. The prizes are usually in Stockho lm on
ary of his
with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropri ate tribute Alfred Nobel on the annivers
dollars.
death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million
1: What does this passage m~inly discuss?
A. The Nobel prizes B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel
C. Swedish philanthr opy D. Great contributions to mankind

2: Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard Nobel?

A. He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy
B. He is now living in Sweden
C. He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes
.J

D. He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients

3: How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
A. Five times a year B. Once every two years

C. Once a year D. Twice a year

4: The word "outstan ding" in line 3 most closely means _ __

A. recent B. exceptional .,
C. unusual D. established
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S: The word ''will" in line 4 could best be replaced by _ _.
A. Nobel's wishes B. a legal document
C. a future intention D. a free choice
6: A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _ __
A. an author who wrote ~ novel B. a doctor who discovered a vaccine
C. a diplomat who negotiated a peace D. a composer who wrote a symphony
7: The word "one" in paragraph 2 refers to _ _.
A. tribute .B. anniversary
C. candidate D. prize
8: The word "appropriate" in the passage most closely means _ __
A. prestigious B. suitable
C. customary D. transitory
9: Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?
A. The King of Sweden
B. The Nobel Foundation
C. The Central Bank of Sweden
D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes
t·
"l,,, 0: Why are the awards presented on December 1O?
A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden.
I~ B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.
·C C. That date was established in Alfred Nobel's will.
-~t I)~ The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust

KEY:

ID. Guided cloze test

Choose the best word that fits each ·gap of the passage. {lOms)
~ational Health Service {NHS) (1) ambulances are available and free for cases of
sudden (2) or collapse, for accidents and for doctors' urgent call. Special (3) _ _ __
services, such as free dental treatment and {4) and immunization of children against certain (5)
_ _ _ diseases, are provided under the NHS to safeguard the health of (6) women and
young children. Free family planning advice and (7) is available from general practices {GPs)
and family planning clinics .. Nation-wide screening programmes for breast canner and cervical cancer
are av:ailable to the most (8) age groups among women. Improvements in the provision and (9)
_ _ _ of cancer services are a major priority. The blood (10) services collect over 2.5
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 1. A. emergent B. emergency C. urgent D. urgency

2. A. illness B. disease C. pain D. sore

3. A. prevent B. preventing C. preventive D. prevention

4. A. vaccine B. vaccinate C. vaccinating · D. vaccination

5. A. infect B. infecting C. infection D. infectious

6. A. pregnan B. pregnancy C. expecting D. expectant

7. A. treat B. treatment C. treating D. maltreatment

8. A. unsuspecting B. susceptible C. susceptibility D. susceptibly

9. A. avail B. available C. availability D. unavailable

10. A. transfuse B. transfused C. transfusing D. transfusion

KEY: 1. B 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.C 10.D

WRITT EN TESTS
-, ...
I. Verb tenses
,i
Choose the correct verb tense for each-gap of the passage. (lOms)
This time last year I (1). in the rain along a country road in France with a friend of mine. We (2~
_ _ to go on a cycling holiday in Nonnandy. Neither ofus (3) to France before, but We (41
_ _ some French.from our time at school and we (5) _ _ to brush up on the basics. Now we 1.,

(6)
advance, ~ut we (9)
_ _ if we (7) _ _ the right decision. We (8) - - . our route carefully in
and that night we (fi1
___ one important thing, the weather. It (10) _ _ solidly since our arrival
g as we (12) '!I'
___ sleeping in the waiting room at a railway station. Then the next mornin
. I (15) immediately
down a steep hill my bike (13) _ _ on the wet road and I (14)
my arm, and after a visit to the local hospital I (17) the next train to Calal$
that I (16)
for the ferry home. Unfortunately my parents (18) me home for a fortnight, and (19) _ _
Yourse lf French. :)
away on holiday. So I (20) _ _ a miserable couple of weeks alone, reading Teach
R was cycling C. had cycled D. had been cycling .ft
1. A. cycled ,1

C. had decided D. had been deciding ·1

2. A. decided B. have decided
C. went D. was going " >:';

3. A. have been B. had been ., !'~

;1,,

4. A.know B.knew C. have known D.hadk nown

5. A. managed B. have managed C. would manage D. had managed

6. A. wonder · B. are wondering C. will wonder D. were wondering

7. A.mak e B. made C. have made D.hadm ade

8. A. planned B. have planned C. had planned D. had been planning

9. A. forgot B. had forgotten C. have forgotten D. were forgetting

10. A. has rained B. has been raining C. was raining D. had rained

11. A. ended up B. had ended up C. have ended up D. would end up

12. A. rode B. were riding C. had ridden D. had been riding

13. A. skidded B. was skidded C. was skidding D. was being skidded

14. A. fell off B. was falling off c. was fallen off D. had fallen off

15. A. realize J3. have realized C. realized D. had realized .• ~!

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 16. A. broke B. have broken C. had broken D. had been breaking
17. A. caught B. have caught C. had caught D. would catch
18. A. didn't expect B. weren't expecting
C. haven't expected D. hadn't expected
19. A. went B. had gone C. were going D. have gone
20. A. spent B was spending C. have spent D. have been spending
KEY:
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. D 8. C 9.,B . 10. D
11. A 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. A

D. Prepositions and phrasal verbs (lOms)

Choose the correct preposition/ particle for each gap of the passage.
The Moscow metro system is over sixty years old. Sometimes called "the people's underground
~ace", it ha_s stood (1) _ _ well to the passing of time. It carries ~ine million passengers a day at an
,werage speed of 42 kilometers per hour, and now, even though it has run (2) _ _ of µioney, it still
Wers impressive examples of past splendor. Tourists from all over the world come to ·1ook at the
~tions lined with granite and marble and decorated with mosaics and chandeliers. Some of the names
~ve c~ged: for example, Marx Prospekt has turned (3) _ _ Hunter's Row. Some Muscovites find it
'8rct to-take (4}_ the ch~ges, but they ate justly proud of their underground and want to look (5)
:+-- it. Recently a strike was threatened, to force the government to invest in the system. The plan
~
~.:
.•,
(6) ____,:, and so a new line and new stations will be built.

The Moscow metro stands (7) __ among its international competitors for being almost completely
:he of advertising. Although that wiH change soon, transport managers have promised to see (8) __ it
that any advertising will be done tastefully. Wherever you go in the world, you won't come (9) _ _ a
grander or more impressive underground system. Whether you're a local, seeing your friends (10) _ _
or traveling to work, or a tourist, visiting Moscow for the first time, spare a moment to appreciate the
works of art all around you, before going on with your journey;
1. A. up B. out C. by D. in
2. A.away B. down C.up Dout
3. A. back B. into C. out D .. against
4. A. up B.down c. in D.on
5. A. round B. into C. for D. after
6. A.off B.out C.up D.in
7. A. over B.out C.up D.for
8. A. through B. to C.off D.round
9. A. up B. out C. across D. to
, 10. A. forward B.off C.out D.away
KEY: 1.C; 2.A; 3.A; 4.D; 5.B; 6.A; 7.B; 8.D; 9.C; 10.C

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Last week I went to visit my friend Fred. Fred is a great guy but at times he can really go (1) ........... .
about things. We were speaking about some of our friends and he came (2) ............ this incredible
story about Jane. It seems she had butted (3) ......... while he was harping (4) ......... his favoriteJr
complaint: Service in restaurants. Apparently, he had been running (5) ............ for quite a whi~
putting (6) ............ almost every restaurant he had been to by rattling
.
different restaurants in town. I guess Jane felt that he was talking at her and was fed up with it. Slid
.
(7) ............ a list of his visits to

went off about what a rude person he ·was ·which shut him (8) ............ pretty quickly! I thought about
blurting (9) ...... that maybe she was right, but decided to clam (10) ............ in order to not upset him.
1. A. at B.in C.on D.up
2. A. out with B.down C. about D. under
3. A. in B.of C.off D.out
4. A. around B.up C. into D.on
5.A.to B.on C. out with D. in
6.A. down B. about C. after D.up
.l

7.A.of B. off C.on D. outside

8. A. out of B.on C. into D.up
f/
9. A. around B.up C.out D. at
10. A. at B.on C.up D. in
KEY: I.A 2.D 3.B 4~C 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.C 10.B

Ill. Word forms (20 ms)

Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. (10 points)
1. He suffered from constant ............. SLEEP
2. The boy was very violent and his parents found him ............. . MANAGE
3. People in the village no longer use water in that well because of its ........... PURE .
>f
4. "Would you like some ......... ?" - Lan asked. You must be tired after that long walk.
REFRESH
5. We have to take care of our own ...... for nobody else will do this for us. POSSESS.
6. The city has over million .............. INHABIT
7. Be careful ! That's a .............. poison. DEAD
8. Street noise is o~e of the ............ of living in a big city. ADVANTAGE i·

9. If we could find out the ......... for cancer, thousands of people would be saved every yea,.
PREVENT
10. The talks were totally ................... We didn't reach agreement on anything. PRODUCE

KEY: sleeplessness 2. unmanageable 3. impurity 4. refreshments 5. possessions

6.inhabitants 7.deadly 8. disadvantages 9. prev~ntion 10. unproductive

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~se the correct ~orm of the word given in capitals to complete the numbered spaces in the passage
,..,,ow.
t synonym
:'"
3.hand S. mathematics 7. own 9. stand
.. rely 4. front 6. position 8. reside · 10. likely

King of the Watchmakers

for a period of its history, the city of Coventry had a considerable reputation as the main center of clock
+net watch-making in Britain, and Coventry timepieces made then were (1) ............ with both quality
•d (2) ........... Few people in the city today will have heard of Samuel Watson. but he almost (3)
J:.:·········· paved the way_ for Coventry's involvement in the clock and wat~h business. He was at the (4)
~ .............. of the watch-maltjng revolution in the 1680s, and although it is not known
how Watson
l,ecarne involved in the trade, he was a trailblazer for others.
1

atson made his name in 1682 when he sold a clock to King Charles II and was invited to be the

e
,
ng's (5) :························: The follow~g h~ ~gan work on an astron~mi~ clock for the ~g,
mplete with planets and signs of the zodiac, which took seven years to build. It not only told the time
~y but also the (6) ..........................changes of the planets. Queen Mary acquired it in 1691 and it is
1 m the (7) ........... of the Royal Family. " ·

E built several other clocks, and by 1690 the clamor for· Watson'_s clocks was such that he left
ventry and took up (8) ........... in London. He became Master of the London Clockmakers' Company
~ 1692, which is testament to his (9) ............. in the growing industry.
fn 1712, Samuel Watson's name disappears from the records of the London Clockmakers' Company,
~ the (10) ................ is that he died in that year.
l(EY:
;t-
1J synonymous 3. single-handedly 5. mathematician 7. ownership 9. standing
2l reliability 4. forefront 6. positional 8. residence to. likelihood

JV. Error identification (10 ms)

he passage below contains 10 errors. Underline and correct them. (00) has been done as an
~mple. .
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the hotter young film stars around at the moment His face has been on the
~vers of all the top movies and young magazines over the last few months and he has been the subject
bf countless articles, rumours and showbiz gossip. Leonard doesn't like reading about him because "I
jead things about me that I've never said in my life and never did" :
J.,eonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles on 11 November, 1974. He's a Scorpio. His full name is
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio. His mother is Germany and his father Italian-American. They called him
Leonardo because when his mother was still pregnant, he started kicking while she was stood in front of
a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. His friends call him Leo. He has a scar from when he was stinging by
a Portuguese man-of-war. His parents separated before he was born, so his mother moved to a poor
neighbourhood of Hollywood there Leo grew up . At school he was very good at imitating people,
especially Michael Jackson. This made him very popularly. His childhood hero was Poseidon, the
Greek god of the sea.
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After appearance in TV commercials and episodes of Roseanne, he played the cast of Roseanne, the
TV sitcom starring Kirk Cameron. Leonard played the part of Luke, a homeless boy. Lately, he played
the part of Jim Carroll in The Basketball Diaries. But he has really become famous since he acted in
the film Titanic
KEY: . i

1. young --> youth 2. him --> himself 3. did--> done

4.Germany--> German 5. stood~ standing 6. stinging--> stung
7. there -> where 8. popularly -->popular
9. appearance --> appearing
10. Lately --> Later

V.Open cloze tests

Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word
Albert Einstein
Best known (1) ...... his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein has been acknowledged (2) ...... one of_
the greatest scientists in human society. Born in Germany in 1879, Einstein· did (3) ...... in all his,
school subjects, with the (4) ...... of mathematics, which was his (5) ...... subject.
While (6) ...... as. a clerk in Switzerland, Einstein produced the Special Theory of Relativity. This'
theory states that mass, length and time change depending on (7) ...... a person looks at them. In 1915,
Einstein published his General Theory of Relativity. This new theory created a controversy (8) ..... ,g
many scientists did not agree with him. In the end, simple experiments (9) ...... Einstein to be correct
Einstein was (10) ...... the Nobel Prize for his work in physics.
KEY:
1. for 2. as 3. poorly 4. exception 5. favourite/ favorite
6. working 7. how 8. because 9. proved 10. awarded

Read ·the following passage and use ONE word to fill in each gap.
The Great (1) .................. of Giza was built as a (2) ...........of Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 BC.
(3) ........... ·..... .it was built a long time ago, its (4) ......................makes it one of the true
(5) .............. of the world. The four (6) ................of the pyramid are put almost exactly on~
north, south, east and west. ,,
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many interesting line$.
Further·(?) ........... study indicates that (8) .............. represent a type of line of events-~ast, p~~
and future. Many of the (9) .............have been interpreted and found to coincide with known fact$ of
c
the past.
Was this super structure made by ordinary beings or one built by a race (10) ............ superior to any
known today?
KEY:
1. pyramid 2. tomb 3. Although 4. construction 5. wonders
6. sides 7. scientific 8. these 9. events 10. far

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NI. Sentence transformation (20 ms)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to
the original sentence. Use the word given and other words necessary. Do not change the form. of
the given word.
1. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this attitude.
There have ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.

hisopen~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-
3. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.
No sooner ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-

4. As I get older, I want to travel less. ·

The older ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to get married. (KNOn

6. At this very moment my wife may be arriving back home. (PROBABLY)

7" Noise is something that it is not possible for me to tolerate. (PUT)·

8. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)

9. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. {DISTANCES)

10.1 really don't know what you're talking about. (FAINTEST)

KEY:
1. There have been very few sightings of the Yeti having been seen at this attitude.
2. It is open to doubt whether Jones will get thejob.
3. No sooner had the announcement been made than everyone started complaining.
'.41; .The older I get, the less I want to travel. ·
:§. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to tie the knot.
6. At this very moment my wife is probably arriving back home.
7. I find it impossible to put up with noise.
t.
l:
He is making quite a!!!!!!! for himself as an interviewer.
9. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.
10. I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about
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SO GIAO Dl,JC DAO T~O HAI PHONG C()NG HOA XA H()I CHU NGHiA V$T NAM
TRUONG THPT TOAN THANG D§c lip - T1r do - Hanh phuc
DE Tm CHQN HQC SINH GIOI LOP 10 NAM HQC 2009- 2010 ::i

Thai gian 90 phut khong ki thai gian giao di

I. Circle your choice A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from the rest. (10 points)
1 A· season B feature C increase D threaten

2 A neceSS!IY B fil)proach C l!Ilguage D Ameri~

3 A nearby B difficulty C healthy D documentary

4 A yniversity B yse C ynderstand D stydent

5 A sm2ke B h2me C phQtO D fQg

6 A accept B accurate C SU££eSS D accident

7 A further B furniture C purity D sgery

8 A importance B difficulty C desire D determi~tion

9 A question B expectation C investigation D occupation

10 A prg>are B r~ceive C ~xpect D ~nd

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II. Circle your choice A, B, C or D before the best answer to complete each sentence. .(20
points)
1. He showed us the house....................he was born.
A. which B. where C. in where D. in that
2. Mr. Smith was ................... .in a road accident.
A. dropped B. wounded C. injured D. damaged
3. You can't leave the country.: ..................a passport.
A. no B. without C. if not D. unless
4. New York is famous ................... .it skyscrapers.
A. as B. with C. for o.·of
5. The cost of the hotel room doesn't usually....................the price of breakfast.
A. include B. add C. contain D. share
6. If you want to have a pet, you must be ready to ....................care of it for seve~ years.
A. have B. take C. look D. need
7. If! were you, ....................buy this house.
A. I'd B. I'll C. I'd have D. I
8. The villa is conveniently .................... about a mile from the shopping center.
A. stationed B. placed C. located D. put

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9. The first National Park was....................two years ago.

A. set B. established C. located D. stationed
10. lfl hadn't drunk so much coffee, l ....................better.
A. would have slept . B. slept C. will sleep D. sleep
11. The park has changed so much that I cannot................... .
A. realize B. recognise C. identify D. notice
12. We enjoy....................to classical music.
A. to listen B. listening ·c. listen .D. listened
13. The Eiffel Tower is still ...............man-made structures in the world.
A. a very high one B. highest one C. the higher one D. one of the highest
14. The park..... :.........hundred of species of endangered animals.
A. contains B. consists C. composes D. holds
15. Is modem English different ... ~ ................old English?
A. from B. of C. in D.on
16. Po you know who ................... the washing machine?
A. discovered B. invented C. founded D. reali:red
17. What books ................................Mark Twain's best works?
A. considered B. consider C. are considering. D. are considered
18. It's essential to ....................the environment.
A. care B. protect C. prevent D. restrict
19. Trees, grasses and other plant life ......... an important part in the natural circulation of water
and thus help conserve it.
A. make B. play C. keep D. have
20. He asked me ......................... the book I borrowed from the library .
A. ifl found B. ifl had found
C. whether I have found D. whether I found
W. Choose the underlined part (A, 8, C or D) that is incorrect. (10 points)
1 He invited me to having dinner with him and his family.
A B C D
2. This is the school at which Uncle Ho used to studying when he was young.
A B C D
3. Alike her elder sister, Jane prefers working as a mode~.
A B C D
4. Tom apologized to the postman for being unpolite to him.
AB C D
5. If the question were not so difficult I will be able to answer it.
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6. He didn't get the job despite of his experience in the field.
A B C D
7. He practises speaking English every day in order to he can speak it fluently
A B C D

8. If I were you, I didn't buy that old building

A B C D
9. His father was quite satisfied about his success.
A B C D
10. The teacher asked her weather she knew how to solve the problem.
A B C D
IV. Read the following passages and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ( 20 points)
Passage A:
English has for more than a century and a half (1) called a world language. The number of
people who speak it as their mother tongue, has been estimated at between three hundred million (2)
____ four hundred million. It is recognised as an (3) language in countries (4)
_ _ _ 1.5 ....... billion people live. In China, the impertance (5) to learning Engli~
is such tha~ a televised teaching course drew audiences of (6) to 100 million. But this
spread of English throughout the world is relatively recent. ln the late sixteenth century English was
spoken by just (7) five million people. The arrival of English in North America was tM,
key step in its (8) expansion. The United States is a huge commerci al market and this has
. ,)

tended to promote the English language in many (9) nations. About eighty per cent of the
data stored on the world's computers is believed (10) in English and nowadays insufficient
knowledge of English can be a problem in businesses. ,

1 A being B · been C is D be

2 A to B or C and D with

3 A official B office C original D main

4 A which B who C that D where

5 A attached B attaching C attach D which attach

6 A having B on C up D down

7 A below B beneath C less D under

8 A nation- wide B world-wi de C country- wide D world- through

9 A others B another C other D various

10 A is B to be C being D that

Passage B:
Revising for exams is not as easy as it looks. You will need to work out which routine suits )'.OU best,
and (1) stick to it. Some people like studying at night when it's quiet, whereas others find the
early morning is a (2) time to get things done. You might enjoy (3) to music while
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 think (5) _ _-.#you tum your radio on!
. Your diet is also important while you are revising. This may be a more than usually
(6) period of your life, when you should take extra care to ~t properly. No missed meals, no
junk food, or endless cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well. If you've got fed up with (7)
_ _ _ you're doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a ~alk to clear your head. (8)
_ _ _exercise will help to keep your body fit and your brain working (9) Finally, you
also (10) to take time off. Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time to relax. Then
you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm! .. .
1 A then B than C after D often
2 A best B good C worse D well
3 A to listen B having listened C listen D listening
~ A on B in C of D for
5 A unless B if C before D after
~ A stressy B stressed C stressing D stressful
:1 A which B what C that D who
I A Strongly B Every C Regular D Always
;/
9
. ;,..,
A well· B energetic C good D correct
ilO A must B should C need D may
V. Circle the sentence A, B, C or D nearest in meaning to the original sentence. (10 points)
1. She can't possibly stay up to finish her ·homework tonight.
A. She can't do her homework tonight.
B. It is absolutely possible of her to stay up to finish her homework tonight.
C. She can't possibly get up to finish her assignment tonight.
D. It is impossible for her to stay up to finish her homework tonight.
2. Can you tell me her address?
A. Do you know what is her address? B. You know what is her address?
_C. Do you know what her address is? D. Can you know her a4dress?
3. People believe that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year.
A. It is believed that severe earthquakes and tidal waves will have happened next year.
B. It is our belief that their will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year.
C. It is believed that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year.
D. Our belief is that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year..
)
:i· Don't forget to turn offthe light before you go to bed
A. Don't forget to make the light off before you go to bed.
i:1 B. Remember making the light off before bedtime.
C. Don't forget to switch the light before bedtime.
D. Remember to switch off the light before you go to bed.

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5. "You stole my bicycle!" his neighbour said
A. His neighbour told him to steal her bicycle.
B. His neighbour thought that he stole her bicycle.
C. His neighbour accused him of having stolen her bicycle.
D. His neighbour accused him to have stolen her bicycle.
VI. Complete each of the unfinished sentences in such a way thaHt has the same meaning • the
sentence beforw it. (30 points)
1. He can do it better than his friends.
His friends ............................................................................................................................................ ,.. '
2. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
She left the room ..................................................................................................................................·..'
3. That is the most shocking story I have ever heard.
I have ..................................................................................................................................................... ,',.
4. He got to the station late and missed the train.
By the time ........................................................ ·.................................................................................... .
5. I'm trying to eat fewer fatty foods.
I'm trying to cut ...................•..................................................................................................................•.
6. The school was founded ten years ago.
It is ten ................................................................................................................................................... ...
7. So far I have written ten pages of my letter.
I am .........................................................................................................................................................
8. " Let 's go for a walk in the park," said Andrew
Andrew suggested that ....................................................................................................................... .
9. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke ............................................................... ·.......................................................................... ,-.-
10. I 'm sure he doesn't know that his brother is seriously ill.
He couldn't ................................. ,............................................................................................ .

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·I.'. C:ifcle
your choice A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is pronounced
·differently from the rest. (10 points)
ID 2C JA 4C 5D 6B 7C BC . 9A Joi.>
U. Circle your choice A, B, C or D before the best answer to complete each sentence. (20
points)
JB 2C 3B ·-4C 5A 6B 7A BC 9B JOA
JJB 12B 13D 14A 15A 16B 17D 18B 19B 2QB
m Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect. (10 poin(s)
JB 2C 3A 4D 5C 6B 7B 8B 9C JOB
IV. Read the 3 following passages and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ( 20 points)
Passage A:
J.B 3.A 5.A 7. D 9.C
2.C 4.D 6.C 8.B JO. B
PassageB:
1. A 3.D 5.C 7.B 9.A
--2.B 4.A 6. [) 8. C 10. C
V. Circle the sentence A, B, C or D ne1,irest in meaning to tlie original sentence. (10 points)
ID 2C 3C 4D 5C
VI. Complete each of the unfinished sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the
sentence beforw it. (30 points)
1. His .friends can't do it as well as he.
2. She left the room without saying a word
3. I have never heard such a shocking story.
~- By the time I got to the station, the train had left.
5. I'm trying to cut down on fatty foods.
6.. It is ten years since the school was founded
7. I am on the tenth page ofthe letter I'm writing
8. Andrew suggested that they/we should go for a walk in the park
9. He broke the world record at I on his second attempt.
10. He can't have known that his brother is seriously ill.

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TRVONGT HPTCHUY ENVlTHA NH

. KY Tm OLYMPIC TRUYEN THONG 30 - 4 LAN mirXVI

BE Tm BE NGHI M6N:TltN G ~ ; LOP :10

QUESTION I.: (10 points)

A. Identify the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
other words in the group.
1. A. gperience B. ~ensive C. exhausted D. exclusive
2. A. vi~ion B. mea§ure C .u~ually D.pl~t
3. A. clean B. death c. head D.h~vy
4. A. dinosaur B. launch C. nausea D. laurel
5. A. equation B. education C. contribution D. nomination
B. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the oth~r wor~s in the
same group.
1. A. trigonometry B. explanatory C. immediately D. democracy
2. A. legislature B. repository C. magnificent D. mistake
3. A. argumentativeB. psychological C. contributory D. hypersensitive
4. A. photograph B. payroll C. accent D. regretful
5. A. majority B.ceremony C. astronomy D. investiture
QUESTION !
A.PHONE TIC
1.C 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.A
B.STRESS
I. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B

QUESTION II. :Reading ( 40 points)

A. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the foUowing questions:
On the tiny island of Flores, east of Bali and midway between Asia and Australia, the scientists
have discovered the remain of a small, hobbit-like species of humans. These people grew no larger
than the modern three-year-old child. They lived about 18,000 years ago and are completely different
species of human.
[I] This remarkable discovery shows that the human species is more varied and flexible in its
ability to adapt than previously thought. These hobbit-like people join a short list of other type of
human.[2]
[3] The researchers believe that these hobbits evolved from a normal size, human population that
. reached Flores around 840,000 years ago. [4] One likely explanation is that, over thousands of years,
the species became smaller because the environmental conditions favored a smaller body size. The
dwarfing of mammals on islands occurs frequently. Islands limit food supply and predators and
species compete for the same. environmental space. Survival would depend on minimizing energy
requirements.
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1. Which is the main topic of this passage?

A. the discoveries of a hobbit-like species of human and its significance.
B. the reason for the dwarfing of mammals
C. detailed information about the features of a different species of human
D. a fictitious character in world history
2. What makes this discovery so significant?
A. It shows that hobbits may have existed.
B. . It shows that human can ·change a great deal according to the demands of the
environment.
C. It shows that humans do not need a lot of different foods.
D. This shows that small islands are good place for smaller species
3. . The word "remaitf in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. fossils
B. pictures
C. descendants
D. records
4. Which of the following best favors a smaller body size?
A. s small, isolated area where there is a limited food supply
B. a mainland where there is a little competition for survival
C. an environment where there are many predators
D. an island that has a large and varied food supply
5. According to the passage, all of the following can dwarf a species of animal or human
except
A. limited land
B. little food
C. few predators
D. a deeply forested area with little sunshine
6. Which of the following is true of the newly discovered species?
A. They are the only human species to live with modem man.
B. They were only as intelligent as a three-year-old child.
:r,
C. They moved from island to island.
j'.
D. They needed less food than modem human.
7. We learn from the passage that dwarfing has occurred
A. on every continent
B. on other islands as well
C. only on the island discussed in the passage
D. none of the above
·11 8. According to the passage, why does a smaller size help. species survive under certain
i , condition?
A. It allows them to consume less food.
B. It makes them more difficult for predators to see.
C. It allows them to move more quickly.
D. All of the' above
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 9. In the passage, the term "the same environmental space" means
A. the island
B. Asia
C. The mountains
D. Australia · rL
10. Which of the best place for the following sentence?
" This discovery has taught scientists a lot about the human species"
A. [1]
B. [2]
c. [3]
D. [4]

B. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. , r,
I
Modem cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action film. These. scenes,
which are (1) as stunts, are usually given by stuntmen who are specially trainecl tQ CM
dangerous things safely. (2) can crash a car, but if you're shooting a film, you bavett
extremely (3) sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and the film crew. At an
early (4) · in the production, an expert stuntman is (5) in to work out the aetiQ,t.
scenes and form a team. He is the only person who can go against the wishes of the diI°e'?~
(6) he will usually only do this in the regards of safety. ,.,
,'\,}

Many famous actor like to do the dangerous part by themselves, which produces ~
shots, since stuntmen· don't have to (7) in for the actors. Actors like to beco~
(8) in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the . ~ . 1
process in safety equipment, insurance companies would never (9) them take the ti&:
To do their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and Jcrtolt
their (10) . If they were to be hurt, the film would come to a sudden halt. ' ! .);tfi
·. im
1. A. remarked B. known C. referred D. named
2. A. Everyone B. Someone C. Anyone D. No-one
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3. A. detailed B. plain C. straight D. precise I

.:.. ;rr;
4. A. period B. minute c. part D. stage "!j{.

5. A. led · B. taken C.drawn D. called JrL

6. A. despite B.so C. although D. otherwise

~~,
7.A. work B. get C.put D. stand '

[
8. A. connected B. arranged C. involved D. affected
9. A. allow B. let C. permit D: admit w
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10. A. limits B. ends C. frontiers D. borders
):'..
C. Read the passage and fill in the gaps, using one word in each: ·
f
Whenever you are football crazy or keen on tennis, working out to music can improve the co-
ordination of your mind and body. The suggestion that rock or pop music that may ever (1) · '1
part in sports training would have been (2) as a joke not so long ago. But today modem muslb
is increasingly filling the gym as well as the front room. '?it'.

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 The (3) of exercise to music is not new. For years, especially in eastern Europe, the
llenefits of sportsmen and sportswomen receiving instruction in ballet and classical dance, with their
llress (4) total body control and balance, have been (5) recognized.
Figure- skating and ice-dance are (6) to music and can be said to be specialized forms
of this type of exercise. But ballet and classical dance can be applied to other sports than are also
(7) to the eye, such as gymnastics and skiing, both of (8) demand high standard of
balance, co-ordination and suppleness.
In western Europe and North American, much more interest has been s}lo:wn in working out to
~ical music. Even sports which seem to (9) muscular strengt);l, mo~e than other physical
aquirement hav.e taken (10) exercise to music as a valuable addition to (11) own
tpecialized training schemes.
;;·. Devotees of soccer, rugby and rowing now regularly train to music: even those who take part in
-'tigh11ifting, which demands enormous"physical strength, and (12)_ _in athleti~ field ~vents, find
* exereise to music is beneficial and (13) their movements more fluid •.
iu, Sport is benefiting form the keep-fit boom of recent years. Since the early 1980s, the advantages
4itobic~, (14) particular, have been .brought home to (15) mass audience by
tlevi'sion, tapes and books.
D. Read the article. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A - I for each part (1 - 7) of the·
iitfde. There is one.extra heading that you do not need. There is an example at the beginning (0).
8't
in' I ·
~ Walters was a lorry driver, b~t he had always wanted to fly. After leaving school, he wanted to
~me an Air Force pilot, but unfortunately, he was turned down because of his poor eyesight. So he
~ to do with watching others fly the fighter jets _that criss - crossed the skies over his backyard. As he
liat there in his. garden chair, he dreamed about the magic of flying.
t
Then one day, Larry came across an advertiseme~t in the local paper and realized there was a way of
making his dreams come true. He went to a specialist store and bought forty - five weather balloons and
several tanks of helium. These were not brightly - coloured party balfoons, but large spheres measuring
more than one metre when fully inflated. His plan was to float lazily into the sky, and spend the
afternoon running himself 10m above his girlfriend's garden before eventually coming back down to
earth.
2
When he returned home, he attached the balloons to his garden chair, tied the chair to his car, and filled
die balloons with helium. Then he packed a few sandwiches and drinks and took his air gun so that he
could burst a few balloons when it was time to return to earth.
3
-o
·When
.,_ his preparations were complete, Larry sat in his chair and cut the cord. But he made a mistake in
js. ~alculations and things did not tum out quite as he had planned. He did not float up as gently as he
had expected: within seconds, he passed the 1Orn altitude that he had hoped to reach, rising quickly to
lOm and then 300m. he climbed and went on climbing until he finally leveled at 3,00~m.
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At that height, he did not want to risk shooting any of the balloons because he was afraid it might
unbalance his aircraft and send him, crashing to the ground. So he stayed up there among the clouds,
sailing around for fourteen hours desperately trying to come up with a solution to the problem ofhow,f
get back to earth. -- .
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5 ff

Even~ly , many hours later, he drifted into the main approach corridor for Los Angeles Internati o~
Airport. Fortunately, a Pan Am flight passed him and air traffic control was alerted. The pilot e x ~
that he had just seen an armed man floating in a garden chair at 3,000m just outside the p•
Understandably, the air traffic controller found this difficult to believe, but a few minutes later a Oelta
Airlines pilot called with the same message. Radar confirm~ the existence of an unidentified flyiqa
object above the airport and the authorities sent for a Navy helicopter to investigate. ?i-

6 \

As night began to f~l, offshore breezes began to blow Larry out to sea, and when the helicopter arrives,
the wind from the propeller kept pushing his home - made· aircraft further away. Eventually, ·thly
hovered several hundred metres above him and managed to drop down a line, with which they were atlle
to pull-him gradually back to safety. I.
7 .l
,J
As soon as Larry hit the ground, he was taken away by the police charged with invading Los ~
'International Airport airspace. But as he was being led away in handcuffs, a television reported : ;· ·
out," Why did you do it?" Larry stopped, looked at the man and explained. "I've been dreaming of t1{ ·•
for years. I just got tired of waiting". -·

A. No way down F. A bright idea

B. An incredible report G. Heading for the clouds
C. A difficult rescue H. Getting ready for take - off
D. Free as a bird I. A lifelong ambition
E. Under arrest

ANSWER KEYS :
QUESTI ON2
A 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.B 10.A
B. 1. A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.A to.A
c.
1. play 2. considered I regarded
3. idea I concept 4. on ! .
5. widely 6. performed
7.pleasing I satisfying 8. which
9.demand 10. up
11.their 12. competitors
13.makes I keeps 14. in
15.a
D. 1. F 2. H 3.G 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.E

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TION III: Grammar ( 20 points)

Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form.(
J. "You have just missed the last train." "Never mind, I (walk) .................. "
· ',. "When we (take) ................... our exams, we (have) ................. a holiday."
I. •vou (know) .................. the way to the Global· Theatre?" "No." "Then I (show)
··!."•• !.,•...............you."
41/thousands of people (see) .................. this exhibition by the end of the month.
$.'By the time you (finish) ................... : cooking they (do) ...... ·········.· their homework.
f. I don't think he (change) ......................•.. in the.thirty year~ I (know) ...•................... him.
7. Then about a -year ago he (disappear) ......................... · and I (never hear)
. { ...•..................... from him since. · ·
::.~My father (fight) ........................ : .. for four years in the last war.
.j.; I'm taking my daughter out tonight. She (not have) ................... fun for a long time.
~O. You're just in time to hear a nice bit of news. Our neighbor is engaged to get married.
fie (bring) ....................... me the news himself this morning.
•• Complete the following sentences using the verbs given in the box. You have to use the
-~t-,n ed tenses of the verbs and •he appropriate particles.

J. The lady ............................. the bus, walked toward the shop and entered it.
2. 'The victim didn't have the least idea how he ............................. the plane crash.
). I'll tell you what, she will soon .............. :.:............ the secret ............................ .
4. The serious face of teacher ............................. the lazy stµdent ............................. cheating in the
-exam room.
S. 'The goalkeeper asked something and the captain ............................. a reply.
,. I think a sip of wine can ............................. him.
7. His comment only ............................. her resentment toward him.
*· At the moment they ............................. a plan for their next picnic.
9. After the argument, they were ............................. from each other.
10. The students were trying to ............................. the explanation given by the famous lecturer.
C. Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1. She nodded her head ............................. assent.
2. 'These new TV sets are ..................... :....... great demand.
3. rve been away so long I feel ............................. touch with things.
4. The favourite will win, he is ............................. very good form.
S. He bought the property ............................. a view to building a factory on it.
6. It's unbelievable. The under - dog is ............................. the lead.
7. They are ............................. league ............................. our enemies.
_,J. I disagreed with his ideas ............................. principle.
9. In those days people concealed their beliefs ............................. pain of death.
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QUEST10N3
A.
1. will walk
2. have .taken - shall show
3. Do ...... know -will show
4. will
have seen
5. finish - shall have done
6. has changed - have known
7. disappeared - have never heard
8. fought
9. hasn't had
10. brought
B.
1. got off 6. bring - round
2. came through 7. adds II added to
3. give - away 8. drawing up
4. put- off 9. drifting apart
5. shouted back 10. note down
c.
l. in 6. in
2. in 7. in-with
3. out of 8. in
4. in 9. on II under
5. with 10. in

QUESTION IV: word form(20 points)

A. Choose the right verbs provided in the·box, then use the most suitable forms of the verbs
to fill in the numbered blanks.
ENVIRONMENT DEEP EASY LONG ABLE EXPLORE
BEGIN INDUSTRY FAR WORRY FREEZE
If the worst fear of Russian and Westem(OJ environmentalists tum out to be true, as seem likely,
the(l) .................................... ..... of a single major (2) .................. , .......... : ........... plant to
poison a take containing one-fifth of the planet's fresh water will be (3) ........................... new
evidence of just how(4) ...............................the Earth's life support system can be harmed·. Lake
Baikal,400 miles in(5) ................................. and the deepest in the world, is one of the last
few(6) ........................... places on Earth.(7) .........................over in winter. it curves· through
a part of Siberia where Asia is spiltting apart ,the(8) ........... ~ ........... of a future ocean. More than
5,000 feet in (9) ................................ with another four-mile-thick layer of
mud(l 0) ............................down ,the lake's cold, oxygen-rich water are full of strange life forms.
B. Complete these sentences, using the suitable form of the words in brackets :
1. There will be a special ............. for these patients of bird flu.( separated)
2. I think you should write something more for your instruction. It is ......... .
(complete)
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 3. . ........ .is very important in scientific experiments .( accurate )
4. . ........ .is a person who follows or attends a course for doing something.( train )
5. I don't want to go at first, but later I have to because of her .......•...( persuade)
6. The .......... problem should be solved before the end of this month.( theory)
The forest fire seemed to be ...........by the rain yesterday.( weak)
7. They worked ......... "'. .after their demand had been refused.( patient)
8. The ABC company has had a very .. ··:· ........................ year.(success)
9. The new schedules are not .............with the night shift workers in our factory.(
popular)
Answer keys

QUESTION 4 :WORD FORM

A.
1. ability
2. industrial
3. worrying
4. easily
5. length
6. unexplored
7. frozen
8. beginning
9. depth
10. further
B.
.1. separation 2. uncompleted
3. accuracy 4. trainee
5. persuasion 6. theoretical ·
7. weakened 8. impatiently
9. successful 10. popularized

QUESTION V: Error Correction( 10 points)

Most of the lines in this text contain an unnecessary word. A few of the lines are correct
Reatfthe text carefully,fmd the extra words and mark them. Tick any lines that are co"ect
Two examples are given.
............the ....... 0 It's quite rare to meet teenagers who don't like the sports .
........... D........ 00 When you are young, you know how important it is to do
...................... 1 physical exercise if only you want to be healthy and strong,
...................... 2 and for there reason you often concentrate on just one sport
...................... 3 with so _much of enthusiasm that in the end you can't live
...................... 4 without it. The problem is, even though, that is you gow
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 ...................... 6 have to study harder if you want to get good marks for to
...................... 7 go to university , with perhaps only one afternoon a week
...................... 8 to do any sport. This happens just when you are being at
...................... 9 the best age for many sports, such as gymnastics and
..................... 10 swimming .by the time you will finish all your studies you
..... ,............... 11 will probably be too much old to be really good at sports like
..................... 12 those ,but if you have spend enough time on training while
..................... 13 you are young ,then one day you will find it that you are
..................... 14 very good at your sport but too old to study ,and what you
..................... 15 will find it impossible to get good job. Somehow , it doesn't
seem fair.
QUESTION 5: ERROR CORRECTION
1. only
2. V
3. of
4. even
5. when
6. for
7. V
8. being
9. V
10. will
11. much
12. have
13. it
14. what
15. V

QUESTION VI: Transformation( 10 points)

I .Is this the only way to reach the city center?
. .
Isn't ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ?
2.1 have never seen such a mess in my Hfe!
Never ........................ ........................ .......... :........................ ............ .
3.The weather is probably not going to change.

4.I'd made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (FEET)

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 6.He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION)

7 .Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.

The very .......................................................... ; .....................•..•......
8.Their chances of success are small
It' snot.............. : ................................................................................ .
9. I really want to see her again. (DYING)

10.This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in:(CRY)

Answer keys
QUESTION 6:
1. lsn 't there any another way to reach the city center? .
2. Never
.
in my life have I seen such a mess!
.
3. There will probably be no change in the weather.
4. I'd made up my mind, but at the last minutes I got/had cold feet.
5. I couldn't keep a straight face when he told me of his plan.
6. I had/got the impression that he was worried about something.
7. The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.
8. It's not likely that they will succeed.
9. I am dying to see her again.
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Sa Ghio di,c • dao 1'0 Ha N()i Ki thi chqn hqc sinh gioi cap TRUONG

trumig THPT (1ng Hoa 2 Mon thi : Tilng Anh 10

Nam hqc 2009-2010
A • Phan tric nghiem:
L Choose tl1e word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest:
1. A. watched B. stop~ C. located D. washed
2. A. food B. school C. foot D. afternoon
3. A. sen~ . B. mu!ic · C. di!cuss D.~rious
4. A. delight!_ B. live! C. bll!iness D.role!
5. A. human B. woman C. brilliant D.humane
IL Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentenc'es :
6. This river is .......... : ......with chemical waste from those factories.
-A. polluted B. polluting C. pollutant D. pollution
7. If Americans ate fewer foods with sugar and salt, their general health ..........better.
A. be B. will be C. is D. would be
8. You won't get well .... : ....................you take your medicine.
A. unless B. if C. provided D. in case
9. I saw Jack yesterday morning while I.. ....................home from work.
A. walked B. had been walking C. was walking D. am walking
10. My brother is interested in doing ......................
.
research.
.
A. scientist B. science C. scientific D. scientifically
11. l'll let you know as soon as I. ........... ·.......the results.
A. will get B. get C. got D. am getting
12. Mary always ........................ .......careful notes of what her teachers say.
A. makes B. writes C. takes D. draws
13: It takes a long time ........................ ............. a foreign language.
A. to learning B. to learn C. learning D. for us learn
14. Many species of animals and plants today are ......................
A. endangered B. in risk C. risky D. un.der danger
15. She had changed so much that ........ ~ ................. anyone recognized her.
A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly
16. He filled in the necessary forms and ......................... for a job.
A. appealed B. asked C. requested D. applied
17. I'm very busy at the moment so it may take a ............ time to answer your letters.
A. little B. few C. small D. some
IIL Choose A, B, C or D that needs correcting :
18. Jogging is the more popular form of exercise among the under-40s.
A B C D
19. It's nearly two years since I last have gone to Da Lat.
A B C D
20. This time tomorrow, I'll be relax by my swimming pool.
A B C D
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21. I like the present whom you gave me Q!! my birthday.

A B C D
22. He didn't get the job demite of his experience in the field.
A B C D
23. Ones of the most interesting thin~ for me to do is listening to music.
A B C D
24. The young has the future in their hands.
·A B C D
25. The man about that I told you yesterday~ a famous scientist.
A B C D
IV. Choose one word or phrase which best completes each gap ofthe passage:
Computers are helpful (26) ................many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with
information (27) ............... more quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with
(28) .......... .information at the same time. Third, they can (29) ............. information for a long time.
They do not forget things the common people do. Also, computers are (30) ............ always correct.
They are not perfect, of course, b'ut they usually do not (31 ) ...........mistakes.
These day, (32) ............. .is importantto know about computers. There are a number of things to
learn. Some companies have classes (33) ............ work. Also, most universities offer day and night
courses in computer science. (34) ......... way to learn is from a book, or from a friend.
(35) ................a few hours of practise, you can work with computers. You may not be an expert,
but you can have fun.
26.A.in B.by C.through D.on
27. A. hardly B.even C. wholly D. entirely
28. A. a lot B. a lot of C. plenty D.muchof
29. A. stay B.remain C. hold D.keep
30. A. most B. mostly c.·atmost D. hardly
31. A. do B. take C. make D.have
32. A. this B. that C. they D. it
33. A. at B. in C. for D. with
34. A. Another a·. Other C. Others D. The other
35. A. Within B. After C.For D. During
V. Choose the correct sentence among.A. B. C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
36. I'm looking for a job as a secretary.
A. I'm looking for someone who works as a secretary.
B. I was offer a job as a secretary.
C. I'm trying to find a job as a secretary.
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 37. The thickfog made it impossible/or me to drive to work
A. I couldn't drive.
B. I couldn't control the car because the fog was thick.
C. I couldn't control the car because of the thick fog.
D. The thick fog prevented me from driving to work.
38. I rang the doorbell, but nobody answered
A. Although we rang the doorbell, there was no sound.
B. Although we rang the doorbell, nobody answered.
C. The doorbell rang, but nobody appeared.
D. Nobody was in, so the doorbell continued to ring.
39. Unless you can swim, you aren't allowed to sail this boat.
A. Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim.
B. If you can't swim, you will have to go in this boat.
c~ You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not.
D. The only person allowed to swim are those in this boat.
40. They wiil have given _up the research by now.
A. The research will been have given up by now.
B. They aren't doing the research now.
C. The research will have been given up by now.
D. The research will be continued by now.
B - PhCn tu luEn:
L READING: Read the text carefully and answer the questions below:
There is no doubt that the environment is in trouble. Factories burn fossil fuels which produce
acid rain, and this kills trees. At the same time, greenhouse gases rise into the air and contribute to
global warming, which threatens to melt the polar ice cap. Meanwhile farmers clear huge areas of
rain forest in places such as the Amazon to produce feeding land for cattle or produce wood for
building. Rivers and oceans are so heavily contaminated by industrial waste that it is no longer safe to
go swimming. Cars pump ou! poisonous gases which we all have to breathe in. Poaching and
overfishing are killing off millions of animals, including whale, elephants and other endangered
species. In fact, all around us, all living things large and small which comprise our finely balanced
. ecosystem are being systematically destroyed by h1,U11an greed and thoughtlessness.
There is a lot we can do, however, to prevent this. The easiest thing, of course, is to recycle
waste material such as paper and glass so that we can use it again. If you are truly committed to
protecting the environment , of course, you should only buy organic fruit and vegetables, safe in the
knowledge that they have been naturally cultivated. Finally, we should buy a small car that uses
unleaded petrol which is less harmful to the environment or, even better, make more use of public
transport.
1. According to the text, what kills trees ?
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2. Why are rivers and oceans no longer safe enough to .swim in ?

3. According to·the text; which animals are considered endangered?

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4. In general, what is destroying our ecosystem ?
~ ..................................................:......................................................
5. According to ~e text, what can we do to protect the envir~nment?
~ .........................................................................................................
II. Complete each sentence with a word formed'[i'om the word in CAPITALS.
1. You should always pay ............ to what the teacher says. ATIEND
2. Tony is ..............to win the designing contest this time. DETERMINATION
3. Some students find it hard to learn English................ . PRONOUNCE
4. The government is trying harcl to deal with the problem of....... EMPLOY
5. Television is one of the cheapest forms of.................. ENTERTAIN
6. Our company has just undergone some major ....... changes. TECHNOLOGY
7. Her parents rarely .................... her to go out with her
friends, especially at night PERMISSION
8. The g~e has been cancelled because the number of....
. . . . . . . , ..... is too small. PARTICIPATE
1............. ····· ....... ~ .... . 5.............•.....•................ ......
2 ...... : ................. : .... . 6........................... : ............. .
3 ............................. . 7.................................... ..... .
4 ............................. . . 8.................................... ..... .
IIL Finish the second sentence so that it has a simllar meaning to the first one:
1.The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.
~ The sea was too .................................... ................................... .
2.We didn't have enough money, so we didn't go on holiday.
~ lfwe ........................ ~ .................................... ....................... .
3 .Phone now or you will be late.
~ You will .................................... .................................... ........ .
4. I advise you to put your money in a bank.
~You'd .................................... .................................... ......... .
5. We haven't been to a concert for over a year.
~ The last time .................................... .................................... .. .
6 .I haven't eaten this kind of food before.
~ This is the first .................................... .................................... .
7. They let their children go to the zoo last Sunday.
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IV. Build sentences , using the given words to make meaningful sentences.
1. Tourists I come I all over I world I want I visit I historic buildings I London.
~ .............................. : .................................................................................. .

2. 75% I earth surface I covered I seas I oceans.

~ ............................................................................................... .
. 3. Scientists I send I submarines I devices I investigate I ocean depths.
~ ................................................................................................................. .

4. Young whales I now I danger I because of I increase I population I other sea animals.
~ ..................................................................................................................

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ANSWERS
A-1. 1.C 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.D
II. 6.A 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.C 11.B
12.C 13.B 14.A 15.B 16.D 17.A
III. 18.B 19.D 20.C 21.B 22.B 23.A
24.B. 25.A
IV. 26.A 27.B 28.B 29.D 30.C
31.C 32.D 33.A 34.A 35.B
V. 36.C 37.D 38.B 39.A 40.C

B - Reading : 2,5 diem

1. Acid rain kills trees.
2. Because they are heavily contaminated by industrial waste.
3. Whales, elephants and some others.
4. Human greed and thoughtlessness are destroying our ecosystem.
5. To protect the environment, we can recycle waste materials, buy only organic fruit and
vegetables , use a small economical car , or use public transport.
I. 4 diem
1. attention 5. entertainment
2. determined 6. technological
3. pronunciation 7. pe.rmit I permitted
4. · unemployment 8. participants
II. 3,5 diem
1. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
2. If we had had enough money, we could have gone on a holiday.
3. You will be late if you don't phone now.
4. You'd better put your money in a bank.
5. The last time I went to a concert was over a year ago.
6. This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food.
7. Their children were allowed to go to the zoo last Sunday.

m. 2diem
1. Tourists who come from all over the world want to visit historic buildings in London.
2. 75% of the earth surface is covered by seas and oceans.
3. Scientists can send submarines and devices to investigate the ocean depths.
4. Young whales are now in danger because of the increase in population of other sea
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 so GD-DT H ANOi DE TID CHQN HQC SINH GIOI NAM HQC 2009-2010
MON: TI£NG ANH - KHOI 10
TRUONG THPT
(Thai gian lam bai: 120 phut)
PHUXUYEN A

I. Put the verb in the correct form.

A. Marry had to go to New York last week, but she almost(l) .............. (miss) the plane.
She(2) ...... , ......... (stand) in the queue at the ch~ck-in desk when she suddenly(3) .............. .
(realise) that she(4) ................. (leave) her passport at home. Fortunately, she doesn't live very far
from the airport, so she(5) .................. (have) time to take a taxi home to get it.
She(6) ............. (get) back to the airport just in time for her flight.
B. Last night 1(7) ............... :.Gust/go) to bed and (8) .................. (read) a book when suddenly
1(9) ................ (hear) a noise. I. (10) ............... (get) 1,1p to see what it was but I
(11) ............. : ..•. (not/see) anything, so I (12) .............. (go) back to bed.
1...................... 2 ..................... 3 ..................... 4 ..................... .
5.................. ;...6..................... 7..................... 8..................... .
9 ...................... 10 ..................... .11 ........... , ....... 12 ................... .
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a w~y that it has the same meaning as the
printed above sentence.
1. I had only just put th~ phone down when the Boss rang back.

..
->Hardly.................................... ......... : .................................... .......... .
2. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
-> Despite my .................................... ........................ -. ......................... .
3. Her hqbby is one thing that she doesn't intend to give up.
-> She has ............... , ............................... .".... : ..... : ................................ .
4. They were seasoned travelers, which we hadn't expected them to be!
-> Contrary .................................... .................................... ................. .
5. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
->However .................................... .................................... .............. .
6. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I've ever known.
->I've .................................... ..·.................................... ..................... .
7. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
-> It was not .................................... .................................... ................ .
8. He didn't return to his native village until the war ended.
-> Not until .................................... .................................... ................. .
9. "Don't do that! Are you mad?" She said to me.
-> She told .................................... ... and .................................... ........ .
10. Someone is going to repair my TV tomorrow.
->I'm···························· ···································· ·······························
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11. People say that he beats his wife.

-> He ........................ ........................ ........................ .................... .
12. I would love to live in Paris for a year.
-> If only ........................ ........................ ........................ .... ···············
B. " You stole the jewels!" the Inspector said to him.
-> The inspector accused ............._. ........................ ........................ ............ .
14. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won't succeed.
-> There's no point ........................ ........................ ........................ ....... , ..
15. "Why hasn't Peter phoned?" She wondered.
-> She wondered ........................ ....................·.·........................ ............ .
III: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in
each space. After each space you are given a clue to the kind of word that is missing.
Regrets
Most of us (0) are always forgetting important dates, apart (1) .................... (preposition) the lucky.
few (2) ......................(relative pronoun) are blessed with a good memory or the ability to organize
(3) .................(reflexive pronoun) so they don't forget important obligations. How many times (4)
................... (auxiliary verb) we all said, "I wish I had remembered!" How (5) ............... (adverb of
frequency) have we offended people by failing to remember (6) .............(pronoun) birthdays or
name days?(7) ............. (conjunction) they say it doesn't matter, we know, deep down, that we
(8) ............ (auxiliary verb) hurt their feelings. We· can always try to make it (9) ............. .
(preposition) to them next time but unfortunately the damage has (10) .............. (auxiliary verb) done
and our relationship with that person (11) ............ (modal verb, future) never quite be the same again.
On the other hand, we sometimes do (12) .'.··:······ .... (very or t()O?) much for someo~e else ~use
we want to please them and then feel we have damaged (13) .................. (pronoun) own interests in
doing so. When friends (14) .................. ( auxiliary verb) involved we ·may find it difficult to say "no"
when they ask us to (15) ..............( do or make?) them a favour, but true friendship should mean
that we can say "no" without risk to relationship.
1................. . 2 ...................3 ...................4 ........ ······ .... :S ....•....•••••••••
6 ................. . 7................... 8...................9 ............... 10................ .
11 ................ . 12 .................. 13 ............. : .... 14 ................. 15 ................ .
IV. Read the text below use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word
that fits·in the space in the same line.
One thing i know is that I wouldn't like to have an occupation occupy
that has anything to do with physics, (1) ........... : .. or maths; chemist
I am not the (2) ............... type at all. In fact at school, l was a science
Complete (3) ................ In these subjects. Neither am I very good fall
at dealing with people, nor am I (4) .............. , so jobs in ambition
business, administration and (5) ............. don't really interest Manage
me either, Morever I find it (6) ................ .to be surrounded by irritate
a·lot of people; I would much rather have a job involving creative
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work or (7) .................skills of some sort. I would like to have art
the chance of work outdoors (8) .............. and perhaps do a bit of occasion
traveling too, I am not (9) ................ concerned about becoming paticular
rich but I would like to have a (10) ............... inome enough reason
to live completely.
2) ·················· · 3) .................4) ................. .
1) ··················
5) .................. . 6).-............... . ·.. . 7) .......... : ....... 8).................. .
9) .................. . 10) .................. .

V. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct iL
1. He seldom goes to the market, doesn't he? .
2. One of the girls worked in that company was badly injured in the fire.
3. They are doing plans for their picnic in the countryside.
4. It was so good weather that we decided to go to the beach.
5. Thomas asked that Mary should go to see the doctor.
6. Nobody watched, s~ the boy took the packet of sweets from the· shelf and putting it in his pocket.
7. One of the reasons why he was late for the meeting was because the bad weather.
8. My brother is falling in love on the girl he met at university.
9. He drove enough slowly to stop just in front of the accident on the w_ay home.
10. What did you have for lunch? A few rice and some oranges.
1) ...•.............. ...... 2) .................. .... 3) ................... .... 4) .................. ... .
5) .................. ..... . 6) .................. .... 7) ................... .... 8) .................. ... .
9) .................. ..... . 10) .................. .. .
VI. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following set for words
and phrases, sentences that together make a complete letter or paragraph.
Dear Robert,
1. Thank you/letter/ I receive/ when/ get home/ last night.

2. I/ be pleased/ hear your/ after such/ long time.

3. I love/ go ballet/ with you/ but I/ not be free/ until 6.30 p.m.

4. How about come/ my flat/ and have/ something/ eat/ before/ go?

5. I/ not want/ take my car/ because it be/ difficult/ find somewhere/ park.

6. Why/ we not go/ taxi?

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7. Let hope/ dancing be/ good as/ reviews say.

8. I look forward/ see you/ tomorrow night.

Love,
Jackie
VII. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each
space.
Computers are helpful in many ways: First, they are fast. They can work with informatio~ much
more quickly than a person. (1) ............... , computers can work with lots of infonnation 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 (5) ........... .
not perfect, of course, but they don't usually make mistakes. These days, (6) ............... is important
to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to(7) .............. .
Some companies have classes 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 not be an expert, but you can have fun.
1.................. 2.................. 3.................. 4................... ..
5.................. 6.................. 7.................. 8........ ;......... 9................... .
10 ............... ,.

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I. Put the verb in the correct form.
A. 1. missed 2. was standing 3. realised 4. had left 5.had 6. got
B. 7. had just gone 8. was reading 9. heard 10. got 11. didn't see 12. went
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the .
printed above sentence.
I .Hardly had i put the phone down when the boss rang.
2. Despite my strong disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
· 3. She has no intention of giving up her hoppy.
4. Contrary to what we had expected(them to be)/ our expectation, they were seasoned travelrs.
5. However hard she works she never seems to succeed.
6. I'v_e never known a more warm- hearted person than my mother(was).
7. If was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
8. Not until the war ended did he return to his native village.
9. She told me not to do that and asked (me) ifl was mad.
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11. He is said to beat his wife.
12. If only I could live in Paris for a year.
13. The inspector accused him of stealing jewels.
14.There's no point in your trying to get him to lend you his car.
15. She wondered why Peter hadn't phoned.
III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in
each space. After each space you are given a clue to the kind of word that is missing.
1. from2. who 3. themselves 4. haves. often
6. their 7. although 8.have 9. up 10. been
11. can 12. too 13. our 14. are 15.do
IV. Read the text below use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word
that fits -in the space in the same line.
1. _chemistry ·2. scientific 3. failure 4. ambitious 5. management
6. irritating 7. artistic 8. occassionally 9. particularly 10. reasonable
V. There is.one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
1. doesn't -does 2. worked- working/who worked 3. doing- making
4.so-such 5. asked- suggested 6. putting- put 7. because- because of
8. on-with 9. enough slowly- slowly enough 10. few- little
VI. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following set for words
and phrases, sentences that together make a complete letter or paragraph.
1. Thank you for the letter that I received when I got home last night
2. I was pleased to hear from you after such a long time.
3. I'd love to go to the ballet with you but I won't free until 6.30 p.m.
4. How about coming to my flat and have something to eat before we go?
5. I don't want to take my car because it will be difficulty to find somewhere to park.
6. Why don't we go by taxi?
7. Let's hope the dancing will be good as the reviews say.
8. I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night
VII. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in ea~h
space.
1. second 2. same 3. information 4. to 5. are
6. it 7. leam8. night 9. from 10. computers

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BE CIUNII THirC Mon: TIENGANH

Thai gian: 180 phut (khong k~ thiri gian giao da)

I. PHONETiCS: ( 10 points)
fart 1: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1 a C!ffiera b. f~ous c;- gl!d d. f.1PDily
2. agylf b syrface c. sybmarine d. cyrrent
3. a.oce_an b. undersea c. beneath d.~
4. a. J;!Ollute b. snecies c. acceRt d. receiRt
5 acluh b. lamh c. douht d. bomher
Part 2: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others,
1. a tobacco b. contented c. buffalo d. transplanting
2. a. scientific b. atomic c. impossible d. professor
3. a entertain. b. communicate c. receive d. complain
4. a. computer b. important c. villagers d. condition
5. a television b. community c. atmosphere d. damage

II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (20 poi-.ts)

Part 1: 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.
1. We don't allow ................. in the classrooms.
A. people smoke B. smoke C. people to smoke · D. to smoking
2. What a dangerous thing to do! You .................. have been killed!
A. may B. can C. must D. might
3. By the time I applied, all the hoilday vouchers ................. used up.
A. had been B have been C. were D. are
4. I felt as ifl ................... a confidence.
A. have betrayed B. W(?uld betray C. had betrayed D. am betraying
5. His job was to .............out the good apples from the bad ones.
A. sort B. find C. choose D. share
6. How could you have ...... ............... ..... him for your brother?
A. confused B. considered C. thought D. mistaken
7. The book ............ consists of 4 parts, has been translated in French.
A. which B. in which C. to which D. on which

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8. Ifwe want to ..........up with them we'd better be hurry.
A. come B. arrive C. approach D. catch
9. The groce_r's shop ................... since the supermarket opened.
A. closed B. has closed C. has been closing D. is closed
10. In ten year's time the population of the_ world...................... to 500 million.
A. grows B. is growing C. has grown D. will have grown

Part 2: Read the text below. Use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form a
word that fits in the space in the same line.
My ideal job
One thing I know is that I wouldn't like to have an occupation OCCUPY
that has anything to do with physics, (1) .................................. or.maths; CHEMIST
I am not the (2) .................................. type at all. In fact at school, I was a SCIENCE
complete (3) .................................. in these subjects. Neither am I very FAIL
good at dealing with people, nor am I (4) .................................., so jobs in AMBITION
business, administration and (5) .................................. don't really interest MANAGE
me either. Moreover I find it (6) .................................. to be surrounded by IRRITATE
a lot of people; I would much rather have a job involving creative
work or (7) .................................. skills of some sort. I'd like to.have the ART
chance to work outdoors (8) .................................. and perhaps do a bit of OCCASION
travelling too. I am not (9) ............................ concerned about becoming PARTICULAR
rich b~t I would like to have a (10) .................................. income - enough REASON
to live comfortably.

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III. READING (35 points)
Part 1: Read the text about booking a flight and put the following sentences in the correct
order. There is one sentence that you don't need to use. Write the letters A, B, C, ••• next to the
numb~rs. Number 1 has been done for you as an example.
When you want to book a flight to a certain place, visit your nearest travel agent. Tell the travel
agent the date when you want to travel and the destination to which you want to go. The travel agent
will then type the information into a small computer. After checking everything on the computer
screen, he/she will send the information to a central computer. The centr.al computer contains all
information about bookings and destinations, and sends a reply, showing which are the most suitable
flights. It also shows whether the flights are fully booked or not. The information which is now
shown on the small computer screen is continually changing as other bookings are made in other
parts of the world.

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The travel agent now types in your booking, then the computer will ask for your name and
address as well as for certain other infonnation. It will also ask how you will pay for your ticket (by
cheque or by credit card). Next the computer confirms the booking and makes a request for payment
When you have paid for your ticket, the travel agent types the information into the computer as well.
Finally, some computers print out a ticket before you leave the travel agent's.
A. Details _about the flights and seats available are sent back.
B. The computer then wants information about the method of payment.
C. The tickets are issued either at that time or later.
D. The computer asks for personal details.
E. Make your request to the travel agent and give him/her all the details.
F. Your request is then checked and sent to the main computer.
G. Go to a travel agent.
H. The computer asks for payment.
I. The computer asks for the flight number.
J. The travel agent fills your initial request into a small computer.
K. The booking is typed into the small computer.
L. The b~oking is confirmed.
1. G 2........ 3......... > 4........ . 5......... 6.........
7........ . 8........ . 9........ . 10........ . 11 ........ .
Part 2: Read the passage and decide whether the following statement s are true or false. Write
the correct answer in each blank. (10 points)
Important information for passengers
Arrival
When the plane lands, you are requested to keep the seat belt fastened until the light goes off and
remain in your seat until the plane stops moving. This is for your own comfort and safety.
Leaving the airport
If you are ending your journey at this airport, you should go up to the escalator to passport control
and custom. If you are travelling further by rail of coach, you will find an information desk outside
the custom hall, as well as a bank where you can change money.
Catching another flight
If you are planning to change planes, you should follow the signs to the waiting lounge, where you
should check in and wait to board your connecting flight. There will be announcement when your
flight is due to take off. Our ground staff will be happy to help you. ·
Leaving the plane
All passengers leaving the plane should mak~ sure that they take everything with them. If you have
checked in any luggage, you should remember to collect it from the baggage area inside the airport.
Continuing on this flight
.We regret that passengers who are continuing their journey on this flight may not get off the plane.
You may not smoke while the plane is on the ground.
Thank you for flying with us. We hope to be able to welcome you on board again soon.
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 True or false?
1. All passengers must leave the plane .
2. You must wait until the light goes out before undoing your seatbelt
3. Passengers who are leaving the airport must first go to the passport control.
4. Passengers continuing by another plane must go through custom.
5. You can change money before you go to passport control.
6. You must go up to the escalator to the waiting lounge if you are changing planes:
7. Passengers in the waiting lounge will hear an announcement when their plane is ready to leave.
8. No one is allowed to smoke in the airport.
9. The plane is going on to another place after some of passengers get off.
10. Passengers who are leaving the plane should check that they have not left anything behind.

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Part 3: Fill in each numbered space with ONE suitable word from the list below, (there are
more words than needed):
out, however,me, or, from, on, when, over, a, is, kind, this, up, to, real, unless, of, them, ~o, but.
The world of dreams ·
Most people feel that when they dream, they are carried off to another world.
(l)...........................the contrary, dreams are often connected (2) ................... our daily lives. (3)
......................... our whole mind (4)........................ filled with something, when we are either very
upset (5)..................... when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent (6)...................... reality
in symbols. It is often said that we benefit (7) ...................... dreams because they help the spirit
to heal itself. when things (8)...............................wrong. Dreams are therefore (9) .......................
kind of escape, almost a holiday from (10) ...................... life, with its fears and responsibilities •
It is, (11) .......•...•.•.••••.., a strange (12) ............................ of holiday because whether we have a
wonderful time or whether it turns (13) .................... to be a nightmare, we quickly forget it.
Most dreams disappear forever, (14) ......................... you are one of those people disciplined
enough to write (15) ................~ ....... down as soon as you wake up.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

IV. WRITING (35 points)

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. I won't be able to go on holiday ifmy parents don't give me the money.
Unless ............................................................................................................................... .
2. As soon as I put the phone down, it rang again!
No sooner.......................................................................................................................... .
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3. What a pity these shops close at lunch-time.
I wish ............................................................................................................................. .
4. How old is your father?
What .........................................•............................................. ...............................?
5. We didn't go to the the~. We stayed at home.
We stayed ....................................................................... ................. .
6. You don't need to finish all the work today
It's ....................................................................... ..................... .
7. If I had known that peter was in hospital, I would have visited him
Had ............................................................................................................................. .
8. Let's invite the Browns to the party on Sunday
He suggested ............................................................................................................... .
9. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border
Not until ...................................................................................................................... .
10. We like pasta but we don't have it everyday.
Although ...................................................................................................................... ?
Part 2: Read the text below and look carefuUrat-each line. Some oftbe lines are correct, and
some have a word which.is not correct. If a line is correct, put a tick (,t''), If a line has a word
which is not correct, write the word•.
Many countries around the world have no caves. This is 1................. .
not because there· are no hills or mountains in those place 2................. .
Some of the world's biggest moun~ has no caves because 3 ................. .
they are not made of the right sort of stone. But the low, limestone 4 ................. .
hills of the northern of England and the south of France are full of 5 ................. .
interest caves. 6: ................ .
For hundreds of years, people having enjoyed finding caves 7................. .
and going inside it. This sport is called "caving", and the people 8................. .
who do it are called "cavers". Cave exploration began in Europe and 9 ................. .
even today m~st cavers come from there. That is which we know so 10 .............. .
much about European caves. And in many other parts of the world 11 ................. .
there are hundreds of caves which few people have ever visited. For 12 ................. .
example, there are many caves in Russian and Afganistan, "in Albania 13 ................. .
and China, but not many cavers in this countries and it is often 14................. .
very difficult for foreign cavers to get permision to visit. 15 .............. .

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Part 3: COMPOSITION (You should spend about 30 minutes on this task.)
In an essay of about 200 words, state the reasons why you want to live in the city or in the country

............................................... .........................................................................
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............................. ..................................................................................
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I. Phonetics:
Part 1:

1:1
1
B
2
B
3
A
4
D IR
w
Part 2:

t: r
I A
1
C A
2
C
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR:
3 4

20 points
Part 1. (10 points) one point for each correct answer
Q# 1 2 3 4 s ·6 7 8 9 10

I
Key
I C
Part 2. (10 points)
I D
I A
I C
I A
I D A D C D

1. chemistry 3. failure 5. management 7. artistic 9. particularly

2. scientific 4. ambitious 6. irritating 8. occasionally 10. reasonable .
III. READING: 35 points
Part 1: ( 10 points) one point for each correct answer
2. E 3. J 4. F 5. A 6. K
7. D 8. B 9. L 10.H 11. C
Part 2. ( 10 points): 1 point for each correct word

11.F 12.T 13. T 14.F 15.F

6.F 7. T 8.F 9. T 10. T
Part 3 ( 15 points): 1 point for each correct word
1. on 2. to 3. when 4. is 5. or 6. this 7. from 8. go 9. a
10. real 11. however 12. kind 13 out 14. unless 15. them
IV, WRITING(30 points)
Part 1 . (15 points)
1. Unless my_parents· give me the money, I won't be able to go on holiday.
2. No sooner did/had I put the phone down than it rang again.
3. I wish these shops opened at lunch'."time..
4. What is your father's age?
S. We stayed at home instead of going to the theatre.
6. It's not necessary (for you) to finish all the work today
7. Had I known that Peter was in hospital, I would have visited him
8. He suggested that we should invite the Browns to the party on Sunday. ·
9. Not until had they crossed the border did they feel safe.
10. Although we like pasta, we don't have it everyday.
Part 2. (20 points)
1. ./ 9../ 2.place 10.which 3.has 11../4. 12../ 5. northern 13.Russian 6.interest 14. this
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Part I. LISTENING (10 pts)
Question 1. You will hear a telephone conversation between .a passenger and an officer at the
London Heathrow airport. (5 pts)
Listen to the conversation and complete the booking form below.
Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. LISTEN ONCE ONLY.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE BOOKING FORM

To: Milton
Date: (1) ····················· No. of passengers: One
Bus time: (2) .....................p.m Type of ticket: (3) .................... .
Name: Jane Thomson
Flight No: · AC936 From: London Heathrow
Address in Milton: Vacation Motel, 24, (4) ..................... Street
Fare: $ 35
Credit Card No: (Visa) (5) .................... .

Question 2. Choose the correct letter A, B or C. LISTEN TWICE. (5 pts).

1. These sessions with a counsellor are

A. compulsory for all students.
B. for science students only.
C. available to any students.
2. The counsellor says that new students have to _ _
A. get used to working independently.
. B. spend more time on the college premises.
C. work harder than they did at school.
3. John complains that the resource centre _ _
A. has limited opening hours.
B. has too few resources.
C. gets too crowded.
4. The counsellor suggests to John that _ _
A. most other students can cope.
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 B. he needs to study all the time.
C. he should be able to fit in some leisure activities.
5. Before being able to help John the counsellor needs to _ _
A. talk with some of his lecturers:
B. get more information from hini.
C. consult his tutor.

Your answers:

11. j 2. j 3. I4. j 5.
Part II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (40 pts)

Question 1. Choose the best answer A, B, C or Din each sentence to complete iL (10 pts)
1. His answer was so confused that I could hardly make any . of it at all.
A .. interpretation B. meaning C. intelligibility D. sense
2. The thought of living in another country has never my mind.
A. crossed B. entered C. occurred to D. come
3. I was passing their house, so I Claire and Michael.
A. dropped in B. came up with C. got on with D. run into
4. I don't really winter sport very much.
A. deal with B. face up to C. go in for D. get round to -
5. Her mother's illness cast a cloud her wedding day.
A. over B. for C. in D.on
6. She did six hours' studying a day for her exam.
A. solid B. heavy C. strong D. big
7. No one liked the new lecturer, so there was a gradual ___ in the attendance of his
lectures.
A. fall-through B. fall-out C. fall-off D. fall-in
8. I was talking to my aunt when suddenly my cousin Gorge m our
conversation.
A. interrupted · B. broke C. went D. intervened
9. He has been unable to find a job ___ with his ability as an accountant.
A. appropriate B. suitable C. commensurate D. requisite
10. Don't count on him. He's liable to out if things get too difficult.
A. let B. be C. opt D. stop
11. In this assignment, we will ___ your work and then give you detailed feedback on how
to improve your writing.
A. assess B. judge C. measure D. test
12. In a seminar or tutorial, everyone should take part rather than allow one person to _ __
the discussion.
A. overwhelm B. dominate C. oppress D.empower
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13. Many people were killed instantly at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but thousands more died
from radiation sickness.
A. succeeding B. following C. subsequent D. afterwards
14. I'll move to achieve my goal.
A. heaven and earth B. mountains and seas
C. paradise and hell D. milky way and horizon
15. The 5% wage increases they propose are _ __
A. all for one B. by and large
C. top to borrow D. across the board
16. Sarah: "I want you to give me some money" - Paul:"___"
A. Oh you want, do you? B. Oh you'd like, would you?
C. Oh~ you give, do you? D. Oh you do, do you?
17. .She often appears not to care about her work, but appearances can be _ __
A. cunning B. deceitful C. deceptive D. insincere
18. As they watched the football match the huge crowd in unison.
A. chanted B. intoned C. crowed D. bellowed
19. Nothing you say will make a of difference to my decision.
A. fragment · B; scrap C. gram D. grain
20. , Carols very punctual, but she was late tonight.
A. For a rule B. Like a rule C. For a rule of thumb D. As a rule

Your answers:

110.
20.
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Question 2. Error Correction. The passage below contains JO mistakes. Identify the mistakes
and correct them in the space provided. (5pts)
Lines
l MTV stands for Music Television. It's a television channel dedicating to pop music. It was
2 born on 1st August 1981 in the United States. Because ofMTV's instant succeed in the US,
3 the company expanded other areas. MTV Europe began operating on 1st August 1978. MTV
4 Europe broadcast 24 hours a day from it London studios. It can be seen in 33 countries an<~
5 reaches an estimated audiences of 110 million viewers. People of 19 different nationalities
6 work at London headquarters, and they try offering a mixture of music from all over
7 Europe. The channel broadcasts in English but Germany provides the bigger number of
8 viewers. Currently, one five of the music is by German artists. Most of TV output is video
9 and concerts, but there is also a programme calling Unplugged, where major artist play live
10 and acoustic in front of a. small studio audience. In addition on music, the channel's
11 programmes deal with news, movie infonnation and comedy. MTV has also broadcast
12 special report on racism, immigrate and unemployed teenagers.

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Lines Mistakes Corrections

1.
2.
3.
4.
5..
_6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Question 3: Fill in each blank in the sentences with a correct preposition or particle. (5 pts)

l. Jack didn't expect to come up such difficulties.

2. Make yourself a drink while I go and slip something more comfortable.
3. The problem stems the government's lack of action.
4. We put a sum of money each month for our summer holidays.
5. "She says she's going to become a medicine student"
- "Oh, don't believe her. She's having you - - -
6. Don't worry, he only makes that he is such a strict teacher.
7. We were convinced Patrick would take the moment we met him.
8. "I understand Diane lost her job." - "Yes, but she's actually better ___ "
9. Cottage is beautifully furnished and close proximity to the beach.
10. You look very terrible! What have you been getting to?

Your answers:

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Question 4: Give the correct form the word provided to fill each gap. (5 pts)
1. The people possess rights. VIOLATE
2. Various by police officers were brought to light by the enquiry. PRACTICE
3. Jill). is one of the most members of the committee. SPEAK
4. This is an original, but it's a good _ __ PRODUCE
5. The successful candidate will have superb ___ skills. LEAD
6. Kao~ th~ ggrilla was born and bred in CAPTIVE
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MOTHER
8. The fish in the river provide an ___ supply of fish for the young bears. ABOUND
9. Nowadays only a of wild crocodiles remain here. HAND
10. Patricia's skill in playing the piano is quite . No other child in this group can play the
difficult pieces with similar mastery. COMPARE

Your answers:

1 ................................ . 6
2 ................................. 7
3 8

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Question 5: Choose the best word(s) to fill in each blank in the following passage. (I Opts)

TRAFFIC LIGHTS

The first traffic signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer.. ltwas installed outside
the House of Parliament in 1868. It (1) like any railway signal of the time, and was
operated by gas. (2)_, it explored and killed a policeman, and the accident (3)_. further
development until cars became common. ·
Modern traffic lights are an American invention. Red-green systems were installed in
Oeveland in 1914. Three-colour signals, operated (4)- hand from a tower in the (S)..-- of
the street, were installed .in New York in 1918. The (6)_ lights of this type to appear in
Britain were in London, on the junction between St. Jam's Street and Piccadilly, in 1925.
Automatic signals were installed (7)_ year later.
In the past, traffic lights were special. In New York, some lights had a statue on top. In Los
Angeles the lights did not just (8)_ silently, but would ring bells to (9)_ the sleeping
.motorists of the 1930s. These are gone and have been (10)_·_ by standard models which
are universally adopted.
1. A. resembled B. seemed C. showed D. looked
2. A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Despite
3. A. forbade B. disappointed C. discouraged D. avoided
4. A. through B. with c. by D.in
5. A. halfway B.heart. C. focus D. middle
6. A. original B. first C. primary D. early
7. A. the B. in the C. ina D.a
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 8. A. vary B. alter C. change D. move
9. A. rise B. wake C. raise· D. get up
10. A. reproduced B. replaced C.removed D.remained

Your answers:

11. 12. 13. 14. 1s. 16. 11. 1s. I9. 110.
Question 6:· Fill in the blank with one suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered
blanks provided below. (5 pts)

If all countries had the same monetary units, a difficult problem of international trade would be
solved. One country's money is not usually good in (1)_, however, iuid it is necessary to have a
system for (2)_ the currency of the buyer into (3)_ ofthe seller. Bankers handle this by doing
(4)_ is called buying or selling foreign exchange.
When an exporter sells his goods to a merchant in a foreign country, he makes (5)_ a bill of
exchange for the merchandise. The bill of exchange looks (6)_ a common bank check. The
exporter sends this bill to his bank and receives his money. (7)_, the exporter receives payment
in his own currency.
The exporter's bank sends the bill of exchange to (8)_ branch bank which notifies the (9)_
who pays the bill in his currency. The branch bank. keeps his money and uses it to pay future
(10)_ of exchange presented by merchants in that country who have goods to export.

Your answers:

l ................................. 6
2 ................................ . 7
3 ................................ . 8
4 9
. 5 ................................ . 10
Part III. READING
Question 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the following questions.
(lOpts)

History books record that the first film with sound.was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound films,
or "talkies", did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public
performance in 1896, films were accompanies by music ~nd sound effects. These were produced
by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-
effects machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly the same time as the pictures
- called "synchronized sound" - began soon after the very first film were shown. With
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synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the
newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as
a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become
unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector
changed. This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.
In the "sound - on - film" system, sounds were recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which
could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image,
guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This
syst~m eventually brought us ''talking pictures".

1. TJ,e passage is mainly about the _ __

A. history of silent movies B. disadvantages of synchronized sound
C. development of sound with movies D. research into sound production
2. According to the passage,jilms using sound effects were screened _ __
A. before 1896 · B. as early as 1922 C. as early as 1896 D. in 1927
3. The word "screenings" is closes~ in meaning to _ __
A. revelations B. projections C. demonstrations D. diversions
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as producer ofsound to accompany movies?
A. a gramophone B. a single pianist
C. a small band D. a jazz singer
5. _It can be inferred that _ __
A. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures
B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive
C. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with pictures
D. most movie theatres had a pianist
6. According to the passage, gramophone were ineffective because they _ __
A. got out of synchronization with the pictures
B. were too large for most movie theatres.
C. were newly invented and still had imperfection
D. changed speed~ when the needle jumped
7. The word "sequence" is closest in meaning to _ __
A. interpretation B. prt?gression C. distribution D. organization
8. The phrase "these signals" refers to _ __
A. sounds · B. series C. marks D. sensors
9. According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the record
was - - -
A. made during the filming of the pictures B. read by an optical sensor
C. inserted beside the image on the film D. marked on the gramophone
10. Short feature films produced as early as 1922 _ __
A. were recorded by an optical sensor B. preceded talking pictures
C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. put musicians out of work
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Your answers:

j 2. j 3. j 4. j s. I6. j 7. j s. j 9. j 10.

Ouestion2: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-I
ft1r each part (1-7) of the passage. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. One
example has been done for you. (7pts)
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A. Indoor climbing is-preferred
B. Early imperfections
C. Putting up with nature
D. Useful attachments
E. Something in common
F. The demand for indoor practice
G. The inventor of the wall
H. A lighter construction method
I. Watching the expert

GOING UP THE WALL

The crowd holds its breath. High above them on the climbing wall, hanging upside down by the
tips of two fingers, is the French climber Francois Lombard. He is competing in the World Cup
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Climbing Championships at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena.
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The National Indoor Arena is more famous for staging the TV show Gladiators, but the television
programme and the World Cup Climbing Championships share at least one feature - The Wall.
And the fact that either event is possible is the result of a new and rapidly developing technology .
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Until the mid- 1960s, climbers practiced their skills. on cliffs in areas where there was a plentiful
supply of good climbing angles. During the winter they would either tolerate the col4 weather, go
walking instead or climb on snow and ice in Scotland.
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However, as the sport developed it was increasingly important for top climbers to keep fit. With
the cliffs unusable for much of the year, they used brick-edges or stone buildings to 'work out' on.
This allowed them to keep their fingers strong and beat off the boredom of not being able to climb.
It wasn't long before many sports centre started building walls specifically for the task, using
bricks with special edges to cling on to.
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Many of these early walls followed the example set by Don Robison, a teacher of physical
education who, during the mid- 1960s, constructed a climbing wall in corridor of his department at
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Leeds University. Robison developed the idea of setting natural rock in a block of concrete, which
could then be included in a wall.
sj r
Scores of climbing walls of this kind were built in sports halls up and down the country throughout
the 1970s but they had obvious design problems. Walls could only be built in a vertical plane,
whereas cliffs outside have features like overhangs and angled slabs of rock. There was the added
drawback that once the walls were up they couldn't be altered and climbers would eventually tire
of their repetitive nature, despite thinking ·of every combination of holds possible.

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In 1985, a Frenchman, Francois Savigny, developed a material which he moulded into shapes like
those that climbers would find on the cliffs. These could be fixed onto any existing ~all and then
taken off when climbers got bored with a particular combination.
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French manufactures also began to experiment with panels on steel framework. Concrete had
proved too heavy to create overhanging walls without major building work, but steel frames could
be erected anywhere as free - standing structures. A system of interchangeable fixtures gave
climbers an endless supply of new holds.

Your answers:

12. I3. I4. j s. I6. .j 7.

Question 3: For questions 1-8, read the following text and then choose from the list A-K the· best
phrase given below to fill each of the spaces. Write one letter (A-K) in the correct space. Each
correct phrase may be used only once. Some ofthe suggested answers do notjit at all.
LONDON: A CITY FOR ALL TASTES
On first encountering England's splendid capital, many tourists are overcome by a sense of
complete and utter awe. It is the streaming lines of rush-hour traffic, the hurrying crowds on their
way to work, and the scurrying shoppers seeking out bargains (l)_ __
Visitors are often at a loss as to where to go and what to visit first, and often worry about
how to best spend the limited time (2) . Most tourists quickly discover (3) however,
for no matter where you go in the city (4) . It is usually only then, after a long, but
rewarding day of sightseeing, (5) . It suddenly dawns on them, weary, thirsty and hungry as
they are; (6)_ _
London is teeming with diverse places to eat and drink. Whether you fancy a formal sit-
down meal or a quick take-away kebab, this city has something to offer the most discriminating
tastes. Bear in mind, though, a trip to London would simply not be complete without a visit to one
of the many traditional tea rooms (7) .Treat yourself to a high tea of scones with jam and
clotted cream. You'll soon realise that this is just one of the many things (8)_ __
A. that visitors mak~ another important discovery about the metropolis
B. . that have gnly recently become so popular
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C. that have been around for over a century

D. that tourists complain about the noise
E. that makes sure visitors come back again
F. there is always some museum, church or gallery well worth seeing
G. that there are cafes, restaurants and snack bars on virtually every street comer
H. that make London the diverse place that it is
I. that they have available to them
J. that the dilemma solves itself
K. that the city has far too much traffic
Your answers:

12. 13. 14. 1 s. 16. 11. j s.

Part IV. WRITING (25 pts)
. Question 1: Finish each ofthe sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
I. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire.
There is an ................................ ,.................................................................... .
2. We cannot make any comparison with her sacrifice.
N_othing ........................................................................... _. .............................. .
3: He will have to spend seven years in prison.
He has been ........ ·............................................................................................ .
4. I expected the film to be good, but it wasn't at all.
The film didn't ....................................................................... :........................ .
5. It was Sir Walter Barron who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England.
The English owe .................................._........................................................... .

O•estion 2: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence using the word given. This word must not be altered in any
way. (5 points)

I. Jack found it difficult to control his skis on the steep slope. (UNDER)

2. · Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (AGAINST)

3. Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to exist on the money they earn.
(MAKE)

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 4. You can borrow my bike if you're in a hurry. (MIND)

5. I firmly believe him to be the rudest person I know. (WITHOUT)

· Question 3: Paragraph writing (15 points)

Write a paragraph of about 200 words about the following topic:
"How do movies influence teenagers' lifestyle now_adays?"
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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 talkTWICE.
• 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 iri 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 luggag~ 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 ~nswer 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
J0. The trouble started only the other man came into the room.
A. when 4
B. until C. and then D. too soon
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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 edge of the I.ABLE
hitherto mysterious sphere. He saw that the apparently (2)
- - - - - - surface was not divinely smooth and round, but bumpy 2.LIVE
· and imperfect. He realized that although the moon might appear (3)
_ _ _ _ _ _, resembling a still life painted by the hand of a cosmic 3.ACT
(4) , it was a real world, perhaps not very different from 4.ART
our own. This amounted to a great (5) hardly to be 5.ACHIEVE
expected in his day and age, although nowadays his (6) _ _ _ _ __ 6.CONCLUDE
may appear to 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.SI'RIK.E
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. FORTIJNE
. 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 O_ ___
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. l _ _ __
H 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 ____
· ealin with. situations where the are ver
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 close to strangers. Most people on so crowded trains try not to look at 7 _ _ __
strangers; they avoid skin contract, and apologize if hands touch by a 8 _ _ __
mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier between themselves and 9· _ _ __
other people, and if they do not have one,. they stare into the distance, 10 _ __
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 ~o 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 ~ 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 inflllenza 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
tr8.f3~8ebfr{}iii-6~W ace and from continent to continent by migrating birds .
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 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 influeni.a viruses _ ___
A. call:se 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 influeni.a strains can appear when~--
A. H and N spikes are produced · B. animal and bird viruses ar~ 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 influeni.a EXCEPI' ·
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 hum~
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 fl~wering 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.
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1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils
C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life
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2. The word 0thers" 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 meanjng 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 till 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, paii)ted 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, ~dy to
dive on any opponent who was about to score.
Water polo quickly became a very rough. sport, filled (6) underwater figh~
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 h~d
the ball. ·
The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming s ~ , passing, and (9) _ __
work, spread to England during the early 1880s, to Hun.gary in 1889, to· Austria and
Germany in 1894, to Fr~ce in 1895, and (10) Belgium in 1900.
Water polo was the first team sport added to the Ofyinpic 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)
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2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED)
3. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
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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
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3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.
-+However
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4. It is thought that"the boss is considering raising wages.
-+ The boss
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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
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7. I'd prefer you ~ot to smoke.
-+l'drather_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms.
-+ Smilin
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9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
-+ It was not
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10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
-+ Should
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HUONG D.AN CHAM THI DSG TiiNG ANH LOP 10 THPT NAM HQC 2011 - 2012
PART I. LISTENING (15 ts: 1,5 ts/item)

2. mana er 5. inside
3. safe 6. travel tickets 9. Lost·
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULA RY (3Spts)
. ..
I (15•Pts 1.p1ttt 1 em)
l.D 2. B 3. l3 4.C 5. A
- 8. C 9. C 10. A
6.D 7. C
11. D 12.B 13.A 14. D 15. C
. .
II (10,pts O•.1P'ttt 1 em)
1. enabled 4. artist 7. insimificant 10. unfortunately
2. lifeless 5. achievement 8. elusive
3. inactive 6. conclusion 9. striking
. .. tttem)
III (10'PIts 1.p1_1
1. that 3.v 5. to 1.v 9.a
2. such 4. will 6. to 8. so 10.v
PART III. READING (30pts)
I. (lOpt.s;,.lpt/item) .
11. A 13. B 15. D ,7.C 19·C
2.A 4.C 6.A 8.D 10.B
II. (Spts: lpt/item)
I1. B. I 2. D ! 3. C !4.D I 5. D
.m. (Spts: lpt/item)
I1.C 12.A I 3. D 14.B 1·5. A
. .
IV ( 10'Pts 1.pt/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. (lOpt: 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: lpt/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 isJmy difficulty, you can ring this number.
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IIATINH NAM HQC 2010-2011
Mon thi: Tieng Anh

(a,
BE CHiNH THUC
thi 'cu 05 trang)
Thm gian lam bai: 150 phut
(kh<Jng kl thhi gian giao de)

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. n!!lfiing B. puq>Qse C.welCQme D.c2mpare
2. A.m~les B. tease C. please D.m~ure
3. ~~pecially B.w~ther C.~xercise · D. bs!nch
4. A. thus · Rwith C.smooth D.maths
5. A. naked B. practiced C. beloved D. wicked
6. A. ~ncourage B.probl~m C. excellent D. possible
7. A. cyriosity B. C!!fe C. b!!siness D. d!!ring
8. A.m!fly B. h!bit C._!PPle D. h!PPY
9. A. bear B. hear C.ear D. clear
10. A.young B. C!;!!!Sin . C. C2!!1)le D. thof.QJ!gh

II. Choose the most suitable word or phrase A, B. C or D to complete each sentence.
1. In the hotel lobby the detective caught of the man he had been hired to follow.
A. glance B. view C. vision D. sight
2. 'Go on, fmish the food. It needs up because it won't stay fresh until tomorrow.
A. eat B. eating C. to eat D. eaten
3. Before he left on his trip to America, the young man promised his parents he _ _them regularly.
A. is writing B. will write C. should write D. would write
4. Of course I didn't break it purpose- it was an accident! '
A. by B. with C. from D. on
5. Andrew couldn't himself laughing at the expression on Maggie's face.
A. help B. stop C. escape D. avoid ·
6. young, chin:ipanz.ees are easily trained.
A. When are B. When C. They are D. Whert they
7. "What's your proposal?" "I propose that the meeting "
A. is postponing B. be postponed C. to be postponed D. postpones
8. Most of the courses at the banquet were completely consumed, but there_ food still remaining.
A. were few B. was little C. were a few D. was a little
9. The four-storey house on that hill is still new.
A. be built B. building C. built D. being building
10. Nam Cao devoted most of his time _ _ __
A. to having written B. to write C. to writing D. to have written
11. I don't think he will join us, _ _ _ _ _?
A. doesn't he B. won't he C. will he , D. don't I
12. The young generation must contribute to _ _ _ _ _ the country.
A. building of . B. the building C. the building of D. build
13. I cannot help feeling anxious the exam results.
A. of B. with C. about D.for
14. In some vocational schools, the training quality is worse than _ _ _ _ _ used to be.
A. they B. it C. them D. that
15. When Elvis Presley died, her daughter came a fortune.
A. into B. up with C. by · D. across

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HI. The following passage colltains ten errors. F,gd and correct them.
Things started to go wrongly as soon as we got to the ·hoteJ. We were all completely exhausting after
our long journey and looking forward to a shower and a rest. However, we found that our room was
not ready, which was very annoyed, although the manager was extremely apologising. While we were
waiting, we asked about the excursions to places of an interest which" we have- read about in the
brochure. Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all been cancelled! Apparently, the
person responsible of organizing them had left suddenly and had not been replaced. Then Sally saw
a notice pinning to the door of the restaurant, ~aid it was closed for redecoration, and Peter
discovered that the sw1.._ming pool was· empty. When we eventually· got to our room we ·were
horrified to find that it was at the back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, that seemed to
be used as a rubbish dump. We seriously began to wonder whether or not to stay.

W. Read the text below, using the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
Congratulations to aU involved with the school LI_ produce) of The Woman Next Door. The
L2_ advertise) was carried out by the Art Department, and the posters were very L3_
imagine). We certainly have some very L4_ art) students in our school! Many people helped
with building and painting the LS_ scene) and the play was written by the English Department,
who managed to create an L6_ amuse) story, with excellent songs. The _music was written by
Sue Porter, who also L7_ co~pany) the singers on the piano. Everyone enjoyed a thoroughly
LS_ entertain) evening, and there was a long round of L9_ applaud) at the end. Jim Barrett
gave a brilliant performance as Sergeant Moss, and Liz Aileen was_ a Ll(;>_deligh t) Mrs. Jump.
Well-done everyone!

V. For each question. write one word which can be used in all three sentences·
For example: I was so tired that I couldn't even think
I will come to the point - y_o_u_a_re_fi.r_ed--.
It's time to set the record about what really happened that night.
..a.+ STRAIGHT
I was just to go home, but that's okay.
1. It's time you got home-We've been worried sick!
We're definitely going to have to do something increasing our market share.

lshould get a reply from them any now.

2. It will only take them a to update the website.
Now is the of truth!

We're definitely living in the of information.

3. This particular wine doesn't really mature with _ _ __
It's time you started acting your young man! .

I do hope we're going to arrive time.

4. How anyone could work in that office for years end I just don't know.
Just bet me that Doug was going to get the sack so I said: "You're "

To my , the boss said that I could have an ex~a day off ~ork.
S. Martin always takes great in talking to anyone about fishing.
When Erin finally started to move downhill on the skis for the first time, she laughed in _ _.

The local council should start a building program to meet the for leisure activity.
6. The Major said he had no of advice from people who didn't know the situation.
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7. When my mum and dad met, my mum says it was at first sight.
My _ _ for travelling comes from the fact that we moved around a lot.

We don't go out during the week as a , but we'll make an exception tonight.
8. People must be made to respect the of law, or we'll have anarchy.
A good of thumb is that you should allow 15 minutes per exercise in the _exam.

. Did you hear that the guy who lives in the flat upstairs has been _ _ _ with burglary?
9. I couldn't believe they me three euros for a bottle of water!
The children ran out of the school gate and down the hill.
The head teacher punished Aaron severely in order to make an of him.
10. . Why can't you follow your brother's and go to university.
Give me one of a place round here where young people can go in the evenings.

VI. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D, best fits each space.
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is (1) complicated as it is
serious. It is complieated (2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (3)_ __
exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile
(4)_ __
transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much (5) the material that pollutes the air
and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to e_nd (6) greatly reduce ~llution immediately, peoll!le_ would have to ( 7)_ __
using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of ~ourse. But
pollution can
be (8) reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the
(9) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and
enforce laws that (10) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.
1. A. as B. more C. less D. like
2. A. so B. while C. though D. because
3. A. Specific B. For example C. Such as D. Like
4. A. takes B. affords C. carries D. provides
5. A. about B. for C. of D. with
6. A. or B. and C. as well D. then
7. A. start B. continue C. stop D. go on
8. A. 1.:arefully B. unexpectedly C. gradually D. little
9. A. way B. figure C. number D. amount
10. A. forbid B. prevent C. request D. require
VII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each guesti.o,:,.,
Bill Jarvis took over our village news agency at time of life when most of us only want to relax.
He
just thought he would like something but not too much to do, and the news agency was ready-m
ade. The
business produced little enough for him, but then Bill was a chap who only wanted the simplicit
y and order
and regularity of the job. He had been a: long-serving sailor, and all his life had done everythi
ng by the
clock.
Every day he opened his shop at six a.m to catch the early trade; the papers arrived on his door-step
before that. Many of Bill's customers were city workers, and the shop was convenient for
the station.
Business was tailing off by ten o'clock, so at eleven sharp Bill closed for lunch. It was hard
luck on
anybody who wanted a paper or magazine in the afternoon, for most likely Bill would be down
on the river
bank, fishing, and his nearest competitor was five kilometres away. Some time in the afternoon
, the evening
papers landed on the door-mat, jlnd at four o'clock Bill reopened. Toe evening rush lasted till
seven, and it
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 He lived in a flat above the shop, alone. Except in very bad weather, you always knew where to find
from
him in the afternoons , as I have said Once, on a sunny afternoon, I wallced home along the river bank
sec Bill
a shopping trip to the village. By my watch it was three minutes past four, so I was astonished to
with a line in the water. He had no luck, I could see, but he was malcing no
sitting there on his little chair
effort to move. ·
"What's wrong, Bill?'; I called out from the path. For answer, he put a hand inside his jacket and took
with a
out a big, golden object For a moment I had no idea what it could be, and then it suddenly went off
the thing up and called back: "Ten to f<;>ur, you sec, and
noise lilce a fire engine. Stopping the bell, Bill held
wind in his line. I had never known anyone cany a brass
this is dead right." He stood up then and began to
alarm clock round with him or her before. ,

1. Bill Jarvis became a newsagen t when ______

A. He needed the money.
B. He was quite an old man.
C. He decided to take things easy.
D. He gave up clock repairing.
2. What does the passage tell us about the news agency?
A. It was an easy job with fixed hours.
B. It was a very profitable business
C. It was opened specially for Bill Jarvis
D. It belonged to the railway and was part of the station. ·
3. Why did Bill open the shop so early in the day?
A. He liked to do as much as possible before he went to work.
B. Bill was never sure of the time.
C. The shop had to be open when the morning papers came
D. It was then that he· did a lot of business.
4. We understan d from the passage that the shop closed for lunch _ _ __
A." At eleven o'clock more or less.
B. At exactly eleven o'clock.
C. Before eleven o'clock.
D. Always after eleven o'c~ock.
5. You might say "hard luck" to someone who _ _ __
A. has just heard some very good news.
B. puts great effort into whatever he or she tries.
C. is less fortunate than he or she ought to be.
D. fails through his or her own fault entirely.
6. Why was the writer on the riverbank that afternoon?
A. He was going to do some shopping in the village.
B. He was fishing.
C. He was going to get the evening paper.
D. He was on his way home from the village
7. Why was the writer surprised when he· sa'Y Bill Jarvis?
A.· He thought it was late for Bill to be still fishing.
B. Bill had not caught anything, and that seemed strange.
C. He thought Bill was ill, because he was not JDOving at all
D. He was surprised because Bill stayed in his flat in the afternoons .
8. From the informatio n given in the passage, who- or what - do you think was wrong?
A. The bell was; it must have gone off at the wrong time.
B. The writer's watch was fast.
C. Bill was; he had dropped off to sleep
D. Bill's clock was wrong; it was very old.
9. All of the following arc true about Bill Jarvis EXCEPT _ _ __
A. he lived alone
B. He had ever worked as a sailor
C. He was a newspape r man
D. Fishing was his past time
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10. What did Bill Jarvis often bring with him when he went fishing?
A. a clock
B. a gold
C. a newspaper
D. a fire engine

VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word
given and other words to com_plete each sentence.
. .
1. Mr. Holton only operated because he knew the rumour was malignant
-+ Mr. Holton wouldn't ..................................................................................... :....................... .
2. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim's greater speed
-+ But for ..............................................................................................•....................,............ .
3. Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong.
-+ No sooner: ............................................................................................ .
4. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film
-+ He was too............................................................................................................................ .
5. Hearing that an earthquake had occurred was a great shock to us. ,
-+ We were ....................................... ·....................: ..-· ........................................................... .
6. The decorators have finished our first floor.
-+ We have .............................................................................................................................
7. Her hobby is one thing that she does not intend to give up.
-+ She has ..................................................... ·........................................................................ .
8. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.
-+ I have never .........................· ........................................................................................... .
9. Home computer~ used to be much more expensive.
-+ Home computers aren't. ....... .".......................................................................................... .
10. It was a mistake of mine to park outside the police station.
-+ I shouldn't........................................................................................................................ .

IX. Writing:
Write an e~say of about 120 - 150 words to answer the following question: "What
makes a good friend?

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 SO GIA.O DUC - DAO TAO HU'lJNG DAN CHAM MON TltNG ANH 10
Hl°TINH .
l>AP AN VA Bitu l>ltM
Tclng: 20 dilm, C\I th6 nbU' sau:
CAU I: (2 di@m) - Mii ciu ·dung dU'CfC 0,2 tli@m:
1.A 2.D 3.A 4.D S.B
~A ~C LA 9.A 10.D
CAU TI: (3 di@m)-Mii clu diing·d1rfc 0,2tliim:
1.D 2.B 3.D 4.D S.B
6.B 7. B- 8.D 9.C 10 C
11. C 12. C 13. C 14.B 15..A

CAU m: (2 di@m) - Mii clu diing dU'CfC 0,2 4i@m:

1. PRODUCTION 6. AMUSING
2. ADVERTISING 7. ACCOMPANIED
3. IMAGINATIVE 8. ENTERTAINING
4. ARTISilC 9. APPLAUSE
S. SCENERY 10. DELIGHTFUL
CAU IV: (2 di@m)- Mii ciu diing dU'C}'c 0,2 diim:
1.A 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.C
6.A 7.C .8.C 9.D 10.D
CAU V: (1 difm)- Mii ciu dung 4U'C}'c 0,1 diim:
I.about 2.mOinent 3.age 4.on 5. delight
6. need 7. love 8. rule 9. charged to.example
CAU VI: (2 di@m) - Mii ciu dung dll'C}'c 0,2 di@m:
1. C 2. A 3.D . 4.C 5.B
6.D 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.A
CAU VII: (3 difm) - Mii ciu diing dll'C}'c 0,3 tli@m:
1. ...+Mr.Holton wouldn't have operated if he hadn't known (that) the rumour was malignant
2. -+ But for Jim's greater speed, John would have won a gold medal
3. -+ No sooner had they arrived than things went wrong
4. -+ He was too tired to see/watch the end of the film
S. -+ We were (greatly/very) shocked to hear/when we heard that an earthquake had occurred
6. -+ We have had our first floor decorated (by the decorators)
7. -+ She has no intention of giving up her hobby. ·
8. -+ I have never eaten such a good meal as that/a better meal than that
9. -+ Home computers aren't as expensive as they used to
10. -+ I shoufdn't have parked 01,1tside the police station

CAU VTII: (2 di@m) - Mii ciu diing dU'C}'c 0,2 tli@m:

1. wrongly -+ wrong 6. have read -+ had read
2. exhausting -+ exhausted 7. of-+ for
3. annoyed-+ annoying 8. pinning -+ pinned
4. apologising-+ apologetic 9. said-+ saying
5. places of an interest -+ places of interest 10. that-+ which

CAU IX: (3 di@m.)

Yiuciu:
+ Viit tliing b6 C\IC cua mqt bai lu;n.
+.Trinh bay ro ran,, SfCh se.
+ ~Milfli wfnh ta va ngirphap
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IIATINH NAM HQC 2012 - 2013
M1.1n thi: TI~NG ANH 10
DE CHINH THUC Tum gian lam bai: 180 phut
(fJ§ thi c6 08 trang, g6m 11 phtin)

A. LISTENING
PART I. Listen to the dialogue on the phone between and a man and a girl named Juliet and fill in the form.
You are allowed to listen 'J;'WICE. Give your answers In the numbered spaces.

Name: Juliet A. Eastman

Age: (1) ···-··.. ·································
Hair color: (2) ..........................................
Eye color: (3) ..........................................
Height: (4) ..........................................
Occupation: (5) ..........................................
Likes: going out and having fun, sports, (6) .................. ,..........................
and (7) ...................................................
Wants to meet someone who : (8) ....................'. .................................... , likes same
(9)....................................................... and (10) .............................................

Part II. You are going to hear an expert talk about sleeping and dreaming. Listen and write True (T) or False
(F) for each sentence. You are allowed to listen TWICE.
Your answers

True (T) False (F)

I. Women sleep more than men.
2. A sound sleeper moves less than a light sleeper.
3. Most people need 9 hours of sleep a night:
4. Reading in bed helps you sleep.
5. Some people don't dream at all.
6. The average person has about four dreams a night.
7. Not everyone can remember his .or her dreams.
8. Eating before bed can give you nightmares.

PART m. You are going to listen to a talk about Margaret Mead. Listen and choose the best answer A, B, C
or D for each question. You are allowed to listen TWICE.
1. What was Margaret Mead's job?
A. a photographer B. a biologist
C. an anthropologist D. ajoumali'st
2. What was Margaret Mead's main interest?
A. taking photographs B. exploring new places . '
C. how children were looked after. D. living in pour areas.

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 3. When did Margaret Mead go to Samoa?
A. in 1901. B. in the 1920s.
C. in 1938. D. in 1978.
4. Who did she interview in her first trip to Samoa?
A. girls between 9 and 20 years old. B. boys and girls between 9 and 20 years old .
. C. women over 20 years old. D. men and women over 20 years old.
5. What was the title of Margaret Mead's book?
A. The pacific Islands. B. Teenagers around the World.
C. Growing Up in New Guinea. D. Coming ofAge in Samoa.
6. What was the main reason why Margaret Mead took photos?
A. She liked photography. B. Cameras were not very common at that time.
C. Her husband liked photos. D. It was the best way to share what she learned.
7. What is the main topic of the listening passage?
A. Margaret Mead went to college in New York.
B. Margaret Mead did research on the role of culture.
C. Margaret Mead took photographs and wrote books.
D. Margaret Mead was born in Philadelphia.

Your answers
Is.
B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR

PART IV. Choos~the answer~ B, C or D which best fits the space in each of the following sentences.
1. saying was so im\)Ortant that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.
A. What the woman was B. That the woman was
C. The woman was D. When was the woman
2. - ·no a
you mind if I take seat?• • •
A. Yes, I don't mind B. No, do as you please
C. No I mind D. Yes, do as you please
3. As the two teams left the football ground, the 100,000 gave them a standing ovation.
A. bystanders B. spectators C. viewers D. audiences
4 My parents lent me the money. , I couldn't have afforded the trip.
A. However B. Therefore C. Only if D. Otherwise
5. It is interesting to take a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.
A. over B. on C. in D. up
6. Jack made qie h,im next week.
A. promise calling B. to promise calling C. to promise to call D. promise to call
7. ·1 passed the TOEFL test, Mom: " •
A. All right B. Thank you C. Well done D. Good luck
8. The bad weather caused seri®s damage to the crop. If only it warmer.
A. was B. were C. has been D. had been
9. - "Eric is really upset about losing his job." - "Well, __ once myself, I can understand."
A. Having been fired B. Fired C. Having fired D. Being fired
10. you, I'd think twice about that decision. I could be a bad move.
A. Were I B. Should I be . C. If I am D. Ifl had been
11. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted a good answer.
A. put up with B. keep pace with C. made way for D. came up with
12. Not only to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again.
A. she refused B. did she refuse C. she did refuse D. when she refused
l J. The judge the pedestrian for the accident.
A. accused ,# B. charged C. caught D. blamed
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14. She had to borrow her sister's car because hers was----·
A. out of work B. out of order C. on duty D.offwork
15. We should participate in the movement to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize B. organizing C. which organized D. organized
16. His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very,_ _ _ _.
A. open-minded B. kind-hearted C. narrow-minded D. absent-minded
17. There is in my bedroom.
A. a square wooden old table B. an old square wooden table
C. a wooden old square table I>. an old wooden square table
18. "I am sorry. I br(?ke the vase·. • •
A. OK. Go ahead B. Yes, certainly
C. Don't worry. Things break D. f d rather not.
19. One's fingerprints are _ _ _ _ otherperson.
A. different from B. different from any
C. differ from any · D. different from those of any
20. He is very happy because he passed his exam with _ _ _ _ colours.
A. flying B. failing C. imagining D. _changing

Your answers·
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
'
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. •
15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20

PART V. From four underlined parts, choose the one that needs corr~on the, correct iL
For example : The teacher did not allow the students discussing the take-home exam with each other.
discussing -+ to discuss

1. A Geiger counter is an electronic instrument is used to measure the presence and intensity of radiation.
2. A dolphin locates undeiwater objects in their path by making a series of clicking and whistling sounds.
3. In spite of its small size, Europe had a great impact on world history than other continents.
4. Before she moved here , Alene has been president of the organization for four years.
5. That Marta's been chosen as the most outstanding student on her campus make her parents very happy.
6. My cousin composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major BroadwaY musicals.
7. Our civilization is so commonplace to us that rarely we stop to think about its complexity.
8. Ever since the world~. nations have difficulty in keeping peace with their neighbors.
9. Those of us who have a family history of heart disease should do yearly appointments with our doctors.
10. If one had thought a~ut the alternatives, he would not have chosen such difficult a topic for a term paper.

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 Your answers
Mistake Correction
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PART VI. Fill in each space in thefollowing sentences with the most suitable prepositions.
1. fm afraid Tom's· work. But Jack's in. Would you like to speak to him?
2. Have you been to the theatre recently? - Yes, I was the Old Vie last night.
3. At first I found the work very tiring, but a few weeks I got used to it.
4. . the daytime the streets are crowded but at night they are quite deserted.
5. I saw Tom at the bus stop this morning but couldn't speak to him because we were-s~ding _·__ a queue.
6. He is always in a huny. He drives a tre~endous speed.
7. Write ink and put your name on the top of the page.
8. The man with the··pipe and red hair is the brother of the girl blue.
9. He sits at his desk·all day widi his head in his hands. It gets my ner:ves.
. 10. The children hastily changed bathing things and jumped into the river with shouts of delight.

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PART VII. Give the correct form of the word in bracket to complete the passa2e•
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Your answers:
The _l_ (say) •never j~dge f1 book by its cover~ could not be more true for
1....................- ························
Ridiculous Rules by Marjorie Allen. The cover is compl~tely blank, whereas
the book is crammed full of wonderful examples and anecdotes. Allen is an 2 ...............................•.............
__2_ (speak) critic of what• is taught to native and non-native speakers Qt
3 · ············································
English, and has issued a _3'...- (declare) of war against textbooks and style
books which tell lies. 4 ............................................ .
Take the ridiculous and _ 4_ (mean) rule of never ending a sentence
with a preposition. The lovely - if famous - story goes, that Winston Churchill, 5 ............................................ .
well-known for his numerous _5_ (write) as well as for being British Prime
6. ············································
Minister during the Second World War, received a manuscript back from an
ignorant _6_ (edit), who had told him rather rudely that he had to _7_ 7 ............................................ .
(phrase) a sentence which ended with a prepqsition. Churchill responded by
8· ············································
making the simple yet forceful _8_ (state) in the margin: "This is an
impertinence up with which I will not put: - the _9_ (imply) being that not 9 ............................................ .
to end a sentence with a preposition often sounds ridiculous in English, Sadly,
eJen informs us that the story is probably mere _10_ (hear), and that 10. ············································
n .L:n L- ·- .. .._QPWwritten "rubbish!" in the margin.

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PART vm. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions
Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme
heat. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect rather than absorb the Sµn's rays. Desert mammals also
depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constant body temperature. Instead of trying to. keep
down the body temperature deep inside'the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert
mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as .46
degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body then cools down during the cold desert
night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is
an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body, and an excessive
buildup of heat does not begin until well into the day.
Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for
non-adapted animals. The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself, wherqs
human beings c:l_ie after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight. An equally important adaptation is the
ability to replenish this water loss at one drink. Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time, and
camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes. A very dehydµted person, on the other hand,
cannot drink enough water to dehydrate at one session, because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and
. because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication.
The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert, as animals do not have to remain near a ~
hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures. Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability
to feed nmmally when extremely dehydrated, it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even W¥ier
conditions of moderate thirst.

L What is the main top~~ of the passage?

A. Weather variations in the d~sert B. Adaptations of desert animals
C. Diseased of desert animals D. Human use of desert animals.
2. According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals?
A. It helps them hide from predators.
B. It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors.
C. It helps them see their young at night
D. It keeps them cool at night.
3. The word "~alntaining" is closest in meaning to _ _ _ __
A. measuring B. inheriting C. preserving D. delaying
4. The author uses of Grant's gazelle as an example of _ _ _ _ _.
A, an animal with a low average temperature
B. an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel
C. a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures
D. a desert animal with a constant body temperature
5. When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower?
A, Just before sunrise B. In the middle of the day
C. Just after sunset D. Just after drinking
6. The word "tolerate" is closest in meaning to _ _ _ __
A. endure B. replace C. compensate D. reduce
7. What causes water intoxication?
A. Drinking too much water very quickly B. Drinking polluted water
C. Bacteria in water D. Lack of water.
8. What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals?
A. They do not need to eat much food. B. They can eat large quantities quickly
C. They easily lose their appetites. D. They can travel long distances looking for food.

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 9. Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?
A. To show how they use camels. B. To contrast them to desert mammals.
C. To give instructions about desert survival. D. To show how they have adapted to.desert life•
. 10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals?
A. Variation in body temperatures B. Eating while dehydrated
C. Drinking water quickly D. Being active at night.

You,,answen:

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PART IX. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

When you read something .in a foreign language, you frequently (1) across words you do not fully
understand. Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you (2) • The strategy you adopt
depends very much upon the (3) of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal
If you are the sort of person who tends to tum to the· dictionary frequently, it is worth remembering that every
dictionary bas its (4) . Each definition is only an approximation·and one builds up an accurate picture of the
meaning of a word only after mce~g it in a (5) of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special
dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and, vice w:na. If you must use a
dictionary, it is usually far safer to (6) an English-English dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (7) you are allowed to use one, it is very time-
consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are; (8) , forced to guess the meaning
of unfamiliar words. ·
W)len you find unknown words· in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. Howev~. if you develop efficient
techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (9) a number of possible problems and help yourself to
understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely. · ·
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the
sentence and outside, and making use of clues (10) from the formation of the word.

l. A.put B. drop C.see D.come

2. A. look B. guess C.examine D. inspect
3. A. extent· B. range C. degree D. level
4. A. limitations B. values C. advantages D. entry
5. A. multiple B. variety C.variation D. diversity
6. A. survey B. consult C. refer D. inquire
7. A. or else B.Provided C. Although , D.Evenif
8. A. so B. therefore C. completely D. so that
9. A. surpass B. get over C.goover D.overcome
10. A. derived B. extracted C.coming D. originated

Your answers:

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D. WRITING

PART X. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. This will be my student's first performance in Canada.
-+ This will be the first time .......................... .......................... .......................... ........ .
2. This course will take us six months to complete.
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3. The number of people who understand his ideas exceed his expectations.
- More people ........................................ ..................... :....................................... .
4. She'll have to make her presentation at the end of his speech.
- The montent he . ; ....................................... ....................................... ................. .
S. Sharon will finish her exams. Then she will have more free time.
-Once ........ , ....................................... ....................................... ....................... .
6. Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music.
-Neither....................................... ....................................... ............................. .
7. They repaired my car at the garage in town.
-1........................................................................................................................................................... .
8. This is the last time I will speak to you.
-1. ......................................................................................................................................................... .
9. I prefer staying in to going out. ·
- I'd rather............... ·............................................................................................................................. .
10. They passed the driving test because of the easy questions.
- I f ......................... : ....................................... ............................ : ................... .
Your answers:

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PART XI. ESSAY WRITING

Some people say that cell phones have improved modern life. Others believe that, cell phones have caused many
problems to people. What is your opinion? In about 250 words, write an essay to assert your point of view on this
problem. I

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SO GIAO DlJC VA DAO T~O Ki Tm CHQN HQC SINH GIOI TiNH
HA1Dl10NG LOP 10 THPT NAM HQC 2012 - 2013

r~ chfnh thli'c Mon thi : TmNG ANH

Tom gian Imn bAi: 180 phut
~ thi g6m 05 trang)
H9c sinh lam bai vao tb gu!y thi. Ph4n trac ngh~m: Chi c4n vil't chil cdi A h~ B, C, D...
Phdn "'l~n : Vil't tidy du theo ylu cdu CUil bai.
(Thi sinh khtJng duqc su d~ng bdt cu tai lifu gl.)
A. LISTENING (15 points)
Hu6'ng dln ph4n thi Nghe hilu: Bai nghe gt1m 2 ph&n, m6i ph&n thi sinh dUf/C nghe 2 Ian. Mu ddu va ke't
thuc m6i phan nghe c6 tin hi/u. M9i hufmg dJn cho thi sinh (bdng tieng Anh) c6 trong bai nghe.
Part 1. Listen to a conversation between an optometrlst and a patient and fill in the form.
Write no more than 3 words or numbers for each blank
Patient record
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Time of appointment (1) ................................

Given name Simon Anthony

Family name (2) .................................

Date of birth (3) ................................ , 1989

Address (4) .............................. :., Adam Terrace, Wellington

Name of insurance (5) ................................

company '

Date of last eye test September 2006

Patient's observations Problems: seeing the distance

Part 2:
You are going to hear a travel agent discussing the holiday booking with 2 customers.
Listen to their conversation and decide whether the statements are True (T), False (F) or
Not given (NG) ·
Statements T F NG

6. They want to book a holiday for July

7. They have decided where to go for the holiday.

8. Both customers are free to travel in the first week .

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9. Last year, both of them visited France

11_0. The~~~uld lik;~o-g~-~o the mountains for skiing this year

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 11. They don't want to go to Italy because the dates don't suit them.

12. They don't like to go to Sweden because there are no beaches

13. It would be 385 pounds for them to visit Portugal.

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14. The customers prefer to visit Portugal by flight from London. i

15. The flight stops at Manchester on the way to Portugal. I

B. PHONETICS (5 points). Choose the word that has a different stress pattern· from the
others. 1

16. A. community B. developing C. conditioner D. :interested

17. A. continue B. importance C. different D.ldirected
18. A. medicines ·B. opposite C. pollution D.'capable
19. A. preservation B. inspiration C. disposable D. popularity 1

20. A. exhausted B. atmosphere C. suspect D. computer

C. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I. Choose the WQrd, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (1:5
points).
2t. 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 lik~ one. Thf1nk you.
G. That's impossible. I can't afford a new one.D. Neither. I'm going tQ 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.,hadyou
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 ~eth. . .
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
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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 .
.Ap~OPYTR&ffAN C. by D. for
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31. As soon as you ____ t~at, 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 ~chool, but she went on Prime Minister.
A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been
33. In 1870, JQhn 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 flucttilated 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. l'm·sure
II. Give the correct form ofthe words in brackets (10 points).
36. We found it (THRILL) to your wonderful ~ews.
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 anitnals could be used as medicines again~t cancer, AIQS, 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).
Ill. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each ·sentence that needs correcting (5
points).
46. Last week unless niy mother had had enough money, she would have bought that toy for me.
A B 6 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 s~outing like that.
A B C D
I

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

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 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
D. wrong
B. size
E. loose
C.hope
· F. problem 0. want I
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) I 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, ~ut 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. cpnverse C. contrast D. conflict
65. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain

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IH. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or 0(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
canni~g. 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 becaUSf!J cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however,
inventors had· fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from
ti~plate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be. preserved and ~1:1g~t .ai ~II times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also help~d. 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 strawbe-rries, 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 1. 870'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 coal~ afford meat.
Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables,
and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
66. What does the passage mainly dis~uss?
A. Causes of food spoiiage
.B.· Commercial production of ice
C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
D. lr:iventions 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

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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 mor(;t 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
~~ .

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.
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82.1 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 I 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,

Ill. Write a paragraph of about 120 words Ofl the following topic: ( 10 points)
What club do you want to be founded in your school? Why?

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HU'&NG DAN CHAM EJE THI HQC SINH G/01 LOP 10

Mon Tieng Anh - niim h9c 2012-2013

A. LISTENING: ( 15 points) ( 1 point for each correct answer)

Part 1.
1. 10 am 2. Lee 3. June 1st 4. University Hall -5. Health for Life
Part 2: .
6. T 7. F 8. F 9. T 10. NG 11. T 12. NG 13. T· 14. F 15. NG

B. PHONETICS: ( 5 points) ( 1 point for each correct' answer)

16.D 17.C 18.C 19.C 20.B

C. GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS.

I. Choose the word, phrases or expression which best completes each sentence. ( 15
points)"
( 1 point for each correct answer)

21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. A 28.B

· 29. D 30.A 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. D 35.A

II. Give the correct form of ttie words in brackets. (10 points)
(1 point for each correct answer)
36. THRILLING
37. EXPLANATION
38. UNSUCCESSFULLY
39. DISAGREEMENTS
40. WIDESPREAD
41. WORSENED
42. SICKNESSES
43. INFORMED
44.AWAKE
45. RESURFACING
Ill. Choose the underlined word or phrases in each sentence that needs correcting. ( 5
points)
(1 point for each correct answer)
46.A 47. D 48. C 49. D 50.C
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) (1 point for each correct answer)
51. G 52.D 53.E S4.F 55.A
II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each
space. ( 10 points)
(1 point for each correct answer)
56. B 57. D 58. C 59. A 60. C
61. C 62. D 63. B 64. C 65. D
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III. Read the passage and choose tlie correct answer. ( 10 points)
(1 point for each correct answer)
66.D 67. A 68. B 69.B 70.C 71.A 72.C 73.B 74.B 75.C
E. WRITING.
I. Finish each of the following ·sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed before it. ( 5 points).
( 1 poin.t for each correct answer)
7 6. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
Or (Since we didn't have anything else to do, we decided to go for a walk.)
77. As well as being bad-tempered, she's very lazy.
78. She flatly refused to apply for that ki~d o~job.
79. This school isn't as/so good as the one ( that/which) I studied at last year.
Or (This school isn't as/so good as the one at which/ where I studied last year.)
80. You'll miss the bus if you don't leave now.
Or (You'll miss the bus unless you leave now.)
II. Use the words or phrases suggested to write full sentences to make a letter. ( 10
points)
Dear Sir or Madam.
81. I am writing to complain about the/a hair drier (0.5)( which/that I) bought in your shop
last Saturday(0.5}and thetreatment (which/that) I received (0.5)when trying/I tried to return
it a few days later.(0.5)
82. I bought the hair drier(0.5) on Wednesday, November 22nc1.(0.5)
83. The first time I tried to use it,(0.5) the handle became extremely hot {0.5)and within a
few minutes part of the plastic casing began to melt.(0.5) .
~4. I turned it off immediately (O.S)and returned it with the receipt to your shop on .
Saturday .(0.5)
85. I explained the situation to one of the/ your assistants (0.5)and asked for my/the money
back(0.5) but I was t(?ld (that I had) to speak to you.(0.5)
86. Unfortu11ately, you were not available that day;(0.5) so I am writing instead.(0.5)
87. I enclose the hair drier(0.5) and a/the copy of the oi:iginal receipt.(0.5)
88. Please send me a full refund (0.5) as soon as possible (0.5)
Yours faithfully.

III. Write a paragraph of about 120 words on the following topic. ( lOp)
G{J'i j phan cho 4ilm chi tilt nhu sau: .
l. Form: (paragraph) (1 point) (Doiµi van khOng ·xu6ng dong - Du s6 tu )
2. Content: (4 points )
Good topic sentence (0.5 p) and appropriate supporting ideas (3.5 points)
3. Language: (5 pts)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (1.Sp)
+ Suitable connectors (0.5)
+ Correct grammar (2.5 p)
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (0.5p)
Chu y: T6ng so dilm la 100, sau do qui ve thang dilm 10, va lam tron din sd
th~p phlin thfr nhdt.
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C.dear D.fear
C. thing D. think
3. A. mQney B. mQther C. dQnkey D. Qther
4. A. formed B. controlled C. returned D. convinced
5. A. digestion B. congestion C. devotion D. suggestion
Part B : Choose a word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the group
(2points).
1. A. transform B. office C. failure D. holiday
2. A. effort B. effect C. deafness D. speaker
3. A. compulsory B. curriculum C. certificate D. secondary
4. A. hospital B. different C. supportive D. special
5. A. compliment B. tradition C. apologize D. develop
Question II : Verb forms (12 points )
Give the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
1. Look! They (put) sugar in their grapefruit before they eat it.
2. The race (start) as planned if the weather clears.
3. Tom was tired because he (study) hard all day.
4. George (fall) off the ladder while he was painting the ceiling.
5. Before you (leave), don't forget to shut the windows.
6. If I (know) we woajd have (wait) so long, I (bring) along a book.
7. It is raining now. It (rain) for 2 hours.
8. I knew I (not be) the first (arrive), because I saw smoke (rise) from the chimney.
Question III: Word forms (10 points).
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word given in capital letters.
1. Tom is a friend of mine. He is . . . . . . . . . . FRIEND
2. How ...........of you to break that cup! CARE
3. His long ...........made us bored and sleepy. SPEAK
4. He never takes his father's.......... ADVISE
5. Although they are poor, they are living........ HAPPY
6. He draws cartoons for a ........ magazine. HUMOUR
7. Tom spoke ........because he was so excited. BREATIIE
8. This car is really.......... . , LUXURY
9. The ...... staff consists of ten experienced journalists. EDIT
10. I am bored. I need some .... ;..in my life. EXCITE
Question IV: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences (15 points).
1. Whenever we meet, we stop .......... .

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A. talking • B toJalking C. to talk D. talk

2. Are your plans for this weekend still ............ ?
A. the same B. same C. like D. alike
3 .......... you run quickly, you are likely to be late.
A. If B. Unless C. Since C. However
4. You should spend more time ........... speaking English.
A. to practise B. practising C. to practising D. practise
5. Before he joined the army, Danny always went out.at night. He never .......... stay in.
A. would B. used to C. use to D. was used to
6. We always spend our summer holidays ......... .
A. in the sea B. in the beach
C. at the country C. at the seaside
7. He says he enjoys job as a baker, but it has taken him over a year to ..... to working at night.
A. be use B. get used .C. used D. getting used
8. My brother refused ........... me $10.
A. lending B. lend C. to lend D. to lending
9 .. You should go and get ............ rest before tonight·' s performance.
A. lot of B. some C. many D. few
10. The new office block ........... well with its surroundings.
A. blends· in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off
11. Whole villages have been· ......... by the floods. .
A. run down B. mopped up C. called off D. wiped out
12. OOO.of an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the
London Road.
A. Through B. Owing C. Because D. Since
13. It was ........... a simple question that everyone answered it correctly.
A. so B. such C. much D. too
14. The other day I c.ame ......... a really beautiful old house in the back street of
Birmingham. ·· ·· ·
A. across B. over C. by D. down
15. He said he'd come to the meeting ......... he might be a little late.
A. although B. ~ven C. whereas D. unless
Question V: Reading (15 points )
Part A: Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the foil owing passage with one suitable
word (10 points)
Have you ever followed the instructions for knitting somethjng or have you read a
(1) of music? If. you have, you have behaved in a similar way(2)__ a computer. A
computer obeys a program to (3) a particular task. Just(4) a knitting pattern is
expressed in numbers and a piece of music in lines and dots,(5) a computer program is
expressed in the form of programming language.(6) the English language (or any other
language), there are rules of grammar, and a program must be correct in every way.
There are hundreds of programming languages, which only a few are well known and
widely used. The most popular language(?) is used in offices and factories is called Cobol.
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D. sheet
D.from
3. A. carry on C carry over D. carry through
4. A. alike C. so D. as
5. A. so C. thus D. such
6. A. So C. Sanie D. By
7. A. that B. which C. what D. it
8. A. In addition B. Therefore C. Consequently D. However
9. A. the most B. mostly · C. most D. most of
10. A. probably B. chiefly C. hardly D. clearly
Part B: Read the passage and choose the best answer. (5 points)
Of all my relatives, I like Aunt Emily the best. She's my mother's youngest sister. She h,
never married, and lives alone in a small village near Bath. She is in her late fifties, but she
quite young in spirit. She has a fair complexion, and dark brown eyes. She has fair hair, whic
she wears in a bun. She has a kind face, and when you meet her, the first thing you notice is h1
smile. Her face is a little wrinkled now, but I think she is still rather attractive. She is the sort c
person you can go to if you have a problem.
She likes reading and gar4ening, and she still goes for long walks over the hills. She's
very active person. Either she's making something, or mending something, or doing something 1
entertain herself. She's extremely generous, but not very tolerant with people who don't agn
with her. I hope I am as contented as she is when I am her age.
1. According to the writer, Aunt Emily is ..... .
A_. a kind and generous woman. B. a widow.
C. quite young. · · D. older than his mother.
2. How old is Aunt Emily?
A. About 40 -· B. About 50 C. About 55 D. About 58
3. In the sentence "She h~ fair hair, which she wears in a bun." We know that she has ....
A. short hair · B. long hair C. fair hair D. curly hair
4. Which of the following sentences is true?
A. Aunt Emily is one of the writer's best relatives.
B. Despite her age, her face is a little wrinkled.
C. Despite her age, she is quite young in spirit.
D. She is neither generous nor tolerant.
5. In the second paragraph the writer means that Aunt Emily.....
A. enjoys doing nothing.
B. always keeps herself busy.
C. is not very satisfied with her present life.
D. is a selfish woman.
Question VI: ~riting (38 points)
Part A: There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find out and
correct it (5 points) ·

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 1. He has forgotten ·to tell us when will she be back.
2. It's pleasant of reading books in spare time.
3. He is so slow as he never gets to class on time.
4. Ann prefers going swimming than playing table tennis.
5. Not only her parents but her brothers and sisters also live in London.
Part B: Combine each pair of the following sentences, using the word in brackets. (8 points)
1. Ann studied every subject very hard. She won her school's Best Student Prize this
year. (so) ·
2. Mai was very good at Vietnamese in grade 8. Her teacher of Vietnamese was very
happy. (so)
3. They can help us clean up the beach. They are certain. (that)
4. We go by plane. It will be quicker. (if)
·5. The water is highly polluted. We can't swim in this river. (because)
6. My father went to work. It rained very hard. (although)
7. Mai tried her best. She failed the final exam last year. (but)
8. Ba sold his old newspapers. Ba bought textbooks for the new school year. (and)
Part C: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points).
1. He borrowed my book, but he forgot to return it.
. -+I ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ...... .
2. They made him wait for two hours.
-+ He was ........... ........... ........... ........... .... ·
3. I must leave now, or I will miss the bus.
-+ I will miss ........... ........... ........... ........... .. ..
4. I can't see that far.
-+It is too ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... . .
5. She's a slower driver than I am.
-+ She drives ........... ........... ........... ........... .... ..
6. The police started looking for him two months ago.
-+ For two months now the ........... ..... ;........... .......... .
7. How old do you think this house is?
-+ When do you think ........... ........... ........... ...... ..
8. This holiday's so expensive. I don't think I can go.
-+ It's such ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... . .
9. It's the cheapest watch but it's the nicest.
-+Notonly ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... .
10. I will get home at about seven, and I'll give you a ring then.
-+ I 'll give
. you a rmg . ........... ........... ........... ........... . ..
Part D: Write an essay (about 100 to 150 words) to say about advantages and
disadvantages of using the Internet. (15 points)
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De thi chinh th(rc Mon thi: Tieng Anh
Ngay thi : 15 thang 05 nam 2014

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Question I: Phonetics (lOpoints )

Part A: ( Spoints )
1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C
Part B : (Spoints).
1. A 2. B 3; D 4. C 5. A

Question II : Verb forms (12 points )

1. are putting 2. will start/ will be started 3. had studied/ studied 4. fell 5. leave
6. had known; to wait; would have brought 7. has been raining 8. wasn't; to arrive; nsm

Question III: Word forms (10 points).

1. friendly 2. careless 3.speech 4. advice 5. happily 6. humorous .
7. breathlessly 8. luxurious 9. editorial 10. excitement

Question IV: (15 points).

1. C 2. A 3. B. 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B. 8.C 9.B 10.A 11.D 12.C
14.A 15.A

Question V: Reading (15 points )

Part A:(10 point$)
1. C 2. A 3.B 4.D 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.B

Part B: ( S points)
1. A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5. B.

Question VI: Writing (23 points)

Part A: (Spoints)
1. will she 7 she will
2. of reading7to read
3. as7that
4. than7tO
5. but her brothers and sisters also7but also her brothers and sisters

Part B: ( 8 points).
1. Ann studied every subject very hard, so she won her school's Best Student Prize this year.
2. Mai was very good at Vietnamese in p:rade 8,so her teacher of Vietnamese was very happy.
3. They are certain that they can help us clean up the beach.
4. If we go by plane, it will be quicker.
5. We can not swim in this river because the water is highly polluted.
6. My father went to work although it rained very hard/ Although it rained very hard, my father
went to work.
7. Mai tried her best, but she failed the final exam last year.
8. Ba sold his old newspapers and bought textbooks for the new school year.

Part C: (lOpoints)
l .' I lent him my book, but.he forgot to return it.
2. He was made to wait for two hours.
3. I will miss the bus if I don't leave now/ unless I leave now.
4. It's too far (for me) to see.
5. She drives more slowly than me/ I do.
6. For two months now the police have been looking for him.
7. When do you think this house was built? /they built this house?
8. It's such an expensive holiday that I don't think I can go.
9. Not only is it the cheapest watch, but it's also the nicest.
10. I'll give you a ring when I get home at about seven.

B. HUONG DAN CHAM

Di~m ctia bai thi = T6ng s6 cAu, tu hoac cum tu dung

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PART I. LISTENING
Section 1. Questions 1 - S.
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

1. What does her bag look like?

A B

C D
,,,
2. What time was it when the bag was stolen?
12 12

10 2
10

A 9 3 9 3 B

6 '!
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12 12

10 l
2
10

p
C II l D

I
a

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3. Where was she when the bag was stolen?

A. at the shopping centre B. at the cinema
C. by the supennarket · D. at the movies
4. What was in the bag?
A. wallet, passport and camera B. passport, traveler's cheques and pens
C. passport, traveler's cheques D. traveler's cheques, wallet and pens
5. The woman is
A. at a conference B. on holiday C. working D. visiting family

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Secf 100 2 Compee I t th e fiorm beow.
I W r1·te ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER fioreac h answer.
CAR INSURANCE
Example: Answer:
Name: Patrick Jones
Address: 27 (I} Road, Greendale
Contact number: 730453
Occupation: (2)
Size of car engine: 1200cc
Type of car:
Manufacturer: Hewton
Model: (3)
Year: 1997
Previous insurance company: (4) Star Ii<

Any insurance in the last five years? Yes 0 NoD

If yes, Jdve brief details: Car was (5) in 1999
Name(s) of other driver(s): Simon (6)
Relationship to main driver: Brother-in-law
Uses of car: - social
- Traveling to (7)
Start date: 31" (8)
Recommended insurance arrangement
Name of company: Red (9)
Annual cost: $ (10)

PART II. PHONETICS

Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words.
1. A. traditional B. composer C. musician D. powerful
2. A. lyrical B. emotion C. favorite D. classical
3. A. entertain B. atmosphere C. serious D. joyfulness
4. A. understand B. appearance C. remember D. employer
5. A. nation B. nature C. nationality D. national

PART III. LEXI<;:0-GRAMMAR

I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones.
I. Those interested in the post of Assistant Manager are requested to apply _ __
A. as a person B. in person C. as persons D. by _person
2. I don't care you go or not.
A. where B. when C. why D. whether
3. If it wasn't you who took my pen, it must have been _ __
A. somebody B. somebody else C. another one D. anybody
4. Did the man by the committee accept the job?
A. appointing B. appointed C. was appointed D. to appoint
5. Don't leave your clothes about on the bedroom floor.
A. lie B. lay C. lying D. laying
6. She raced by in a car, with her hair behind .
. A. streamed B. stream C. streams D. streaming
7. I had my younger brother the newspaperto me while I was abroad.
·A. to send. B. sent C. send D. sending
8. Joe, I am inclined Appiah's complicity in the big fraud.
A. about believing B. in believing C. for believing D. to believe

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9. Now listen to me, John. As far as your examination results are concerned, you needn't worry so
much, ?·
A. isn't it B. need yo~ C. do you D. aren't they
10. His arrogance makes him whenever he goes.
A. hated B. hate C. to hate D. hating

II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as
an example.
After an absence in thirty years, I decided visiting my old school again. I had expected to find
changes, but no a completely different building. As I walked up the school drive, I wondered for a
moment if I had come to the right address. The grimy, red brick fortress with their tall windows that
had looked down grimly on the playground and playing fields had swept away. In its place stood a
bright, modem block raised from the ground on great concrete stilts. A huge expanse of glass
extended across the face of the building, and in front, there was a well-kept where previous there
had been an untidy gravel yard.
Answers: 0. in ~ of

III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICL

1. Without a fridge, fresh food will go very quickly.
2. I haven't heard Mandy since she wrote in July.
3. This service is free charge.
4. They went ahead contrary my advice.
5. The monk told me that the old woman had not really died. He said that she simply passed _ __
her next life.

IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word.

1. The situation is so (CHAOS) in some countries now that it is difficult to see any
solution.
2. Computers are now considered (DISPENSE) in the business world.
3. I will resign if you continue (REGARD) what I say.
4. She was late as she (ESTIMATE) how much time she'd need.
5. Politeness is one thing. Real kindness is another. You must learn to (DIFFERENT)_ _ _ _ __
the two. · ·

PART IV. READING

I. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.
A Success Story
At 19, Ben Way is already a millionaire and one of a growing number of teenagers (1)
have made their fortune through the Internet. (2) makes Ben's story all the more remarkable is
that he is dyslexic, and was told by teachers (3) his junior school that he would never be able
to read or write properly. "I wanted to prove them wrong", says Ben, creator and director of Way
search, a net search engine which can be used to find goods (4) online shopping malls.
When he was eight, his local authorities provided him ( 5) a PC to help with
schoolwork. Although he was unable to read the manuals, he had a natural (6) with the
computer, and encouraged by his father, he soon began charging people EIO an hour for his knowledge
and skills. At the age of 15 he set up his own computer consultancy, Quad Computer, which he ran from
his bedroom, two years later he left school (7) devote all his time to business.
"By this time the company had grown and I needed to take (8) a couple of employees to
help me," says Ben. "That enabled me to start doing business with bigger companies." It was his ability
to consistently (9) difficult challenges that led him to win the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
award in the same year that he formed Way search, and he has recently signed a deal worth £25 million
with a private investment company, which will finance (10) search engine.
 II. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space.
Stress-related hair loss
When stress levels become so high that they affect the immune system it can have a profound
effect on the body and the hair. Hair loss itself causes immense stress and then it can become a vicious
(1)_ _
Bonnie Kinnear, 50s, housewife: "Last year my life was quite stressful due to my husband's
high-profile career being constantly in the (2) . At this time I began to develop an intense
scalp which was wrongly diagnosed as psoriasis, for w~ich I was prescribed steroids. Over the next two
months my scalp become worse, and hair began to fall out, leaving hairy patches, which was
devastating.
Having to look good and be a support to my famous husband was stressful because wherever we
went people wc;mld look at us. I had lost at (3) one third of my hair and, in hope, visited a
high-profile Mayfair trichologist. Without any diagnosis I was ordered to buy £300 worth of products
and my head was massaged by a girl who proceeded to tum my hair into what is seen as 'bird's-nest
syndrome'. It took four hours to (4) _ _ __
My GP convinced me to seek help from Andrew Bernie. I was diagnosed with a stress-triggered
condition where the skin cells multiply fast, grow down the hair shaft and bind with sebaceous matter to
strangle the hair. I visit Andrew regularly for treatments. I am also trying to (5) my stress
levels, which is easier now my hair is returning.
1. A. effect B. cycle c. closure D. circle
2.A. daylight B. searchlight c. spotlight D. starlight
3.A. once B. all c. least D. first
4.A. replace B. untangle c. return D. reset
5.A. destroy B. assess c. manage D. measure

III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted ·and many old ones were
reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch
settlers to New York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas -
was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint
Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient
children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the
religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit
from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem
introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint wh~ flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn
sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened
the legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the
modem Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become
such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O'Hanlon wrote to the New
York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: "Yes, Virginia, there is a
Santa Claus".
1. Who brought the legend ofSanta Claus to the USA according to the passage?
A. Sinter Klaas B. Saint Nicholas C. A German D. Dutch settlers
2. Santa Claus was traditionally described as a
----
A. tall man who could walk through the air B. fat, jolly, old man
C. religious figure · D. fat man riding a white horse

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3. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as _ _ _ __

A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Pet
B. a good old man with less religious character
C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas
D. a jolly man on horseback
4. Who was Black Peter?
A. an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas C. one of the disobedient children
B. an elf who rode a white horse D. a popular traditional figure
5. What word is closest in meaning to "attributes"?
A. symbols of a person B. natural qualities C. effects · D. outer appearance
6. Where did the legend ofSanta Claus come from?
A. the North Pole B. Europe C. North America D. the City of New York·
7. 1823 was mentioned as a year when _ _ _ __
A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem
B. Clement Clark Moore's poem made him popular
C. Saint Nicholas visited New York
D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed
8. According to Clement Clark Moore 's poem, _ __
A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one
B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly
C. Santa Claus liked poetry·
D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh
9. The answer "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" is an illustration/or the fact that_ __
A. the New York Sun was popular with children
B. Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time
C. newspapers are unreliable
D. Virginia O'Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun
JO. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures.
B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas.
C. Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America.
D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter.
PARTV. WRITING
L Finish each or" the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. Someone stole the old lady's handbag.
The old lady was _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2. A true story forms the basis of Mary's new novel.
Mary's new novel
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3. If you have completed your test, you can go home.
Get
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4. The employee insisted on being given a full bonus.
Nothing but _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5. 'I didn't harm anybody!' cried the accused.
The accused
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11. There is a fact that a number of parents now increasingly desire to send their children to
study overseas. What are the reasons for this trend? You should write a paragraph of about 120
words on this topic.
------TIIB END ------
Thi sinh khong iltrf/C SU" d41ng tai liiu. Can bp coi thi khong gitii thich gi them.

HQ va ten thf sinh: ........................ ........................ .......... ; S6 bao danh ....................... .

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 SOGD&DT KY THI CHQN HSG LOP 10 THPT N.AM HQC 2013-2014
HUONG DAN CHAM M6N: TitNG ANH
(HD chdm gt5m 02 trang) (Danh cho hQC sinh THPT khong chuyen)
Thai gian lam bai: 180 phut. khong kJ thai gian phtit ai
SACH BAN TAI
TBA C LAN
65F Nguyin ThiU HQc, a. 1
Total: 100 pts

PART I: LISTENING E>T: 62913374

Section 1. (lOpts)
j LD !
2. A !3.C - ! 4.B !5.B
Section 2. (lOpts) ·
I. Bank 2. Dentist 3. Sable 4. Northern 5. stolen
6. Paynter 7. work 8. January 9. Flag 10.450

PART II. PHONETICS.

Choose the word whose stress attern is differentl from those of the other words. 5 ts
I. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C

PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR

I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (lOpts)
11. B 12.D ,3.B , 4.B 15.C
6.D 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.A

II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as
an example. (Spts)
1. visiting --> to visit 2. no --> not 3. their --> its
4. had swept--> had been swept 5. previous--> previously

III. Fill in each bl~nk with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. 5 ts

1. off 2. from 3. of · 4. to 5. into

IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word.

I. chaotic 2. indis ensable 4. underestimated 5. differentiate

PART IV. READING

I. Fill in each blanks ace with an a
1. who 2. what 5. with
6. abili 7. to 10. his

II. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space. (!Opts)
11. A I 2. C I 3. B I 4. D I 5. A
l.D 2. C 3. B 5.A
6.B 7.D 8.D 10.A

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PART V. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way t
.
it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. (Spts)
I. was robbed of her hand bag.
SACtf BAN T~I ·;
2. is based on a true story. TBA.CLAN
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3. your test completed/ finished and you can go home.
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4. a full bonus would satisfy the employee.
5. denied causing/having caused harm to anybody.

II. There is a fact that a number of parents now increasingly desire to send their children to
study overseas. What are the reasons for this trend? You should write a paragraph of about
100 words on this topic. (15pt) · ·
Marking scheme
The impression mark given is based on the following scheme:
1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate.
2. Language: 30°/o of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of
English language gifted upper-secondary school students.
3. Presentation: 20o/o of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of
English language gifted upper-secondary school students.

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BE cHINH rnuc

PHA.N I: TRA.C NGIDfM ( 30c1iim)

NGff AM (5· diim)
Ch9n tir co tr9ng am khtic cac tir con l{zi:
1. A. think B. this C. those D. there
2. A. n2ne B. dQne C.bQne D. tQngue
3. A. food B. moon C.good D. noodle
4. A. forced B. caused C. stopped D. worked
5.A.tough B.tQYgh C.enough D. though
TiM L6I SAi (5 diim)
Ch9n A, B,· C, ho9c D la Iii sai trong cliu:
6. Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping.
A B C D
7. Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the
A B C D .
film industry.
8. In my opinion, I think this book is more interesting than the other one.
A B C D
9. People who live in small towns often seem more friendly than people who live in populated
A B C D
densely areas.

10. Aspirin is recommended to many people for their ability to thin the blood.
A B C D
TU \TV'NG VA NG ff PHA.P (10 diim)
Chpn iltip an dung:
11. Tom and Mary never came to class late.................................. .
A. So did we B. Neither did we C. We did either D. Neither we did
12. I remember .................... to Hanoi when I was a very small child.
A. taking B. to take C. to be taken D. being taken
13. At first I found ......................to get used to ..................... on the other side of the road.
A. it difficult - drive B. difficult - drive
C. it difficult - driving D. difficult- driving
14. I don't believe a word she said; I think he just made .......................that story.
A. out B. up · C. off D. down
15. Jason's professor had him...................... his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to
the committee.
A. rewrites B. rewriting C. rewrite D. to rewrite
16. We should arrive home safe and ............ :..
A. sound B. soundly C. warm D. warmly
17. The idea got a lot of .............. from the children's parents.
A. opposition B. disagreement C. dislike D. denial
18. Before he let them go, he made them ............. not to tell anyone what they .......... in the room.
A. to promised/have seen B. promise/ had seen
C. promised I seeing D. promising/ saw

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19. Our teacher came in when we .............noisily.
A. had talked B. have been talking C. were talking D. are talking
20. ""'
"e can ' t go now. Let ' s \\'.'&t.............
. the ram
. stops. "
A. until B. when C. after D.as

DQC mtu (10 cliSm) .

lJpc 2 ilo,-n viin sau r8i trd Lui cau hofbing each chpn il4p tin ilu.ng:
llOfD 1
PROBLEMS OF WATCIDNG TELEVISION IN BRITAIN
British parents are always ·complaining that th~ir children spend too much time gluing to the
telly and not enough on other· activities like sports and reading. A survey recently carried out on
people's viewing habits does not disapprove it. It shows that young people in Britain spend on
(21) ...................twenty three hours a week in front of the television, (22) ......................works out at
over three hours every day.
What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an
incredible 28 hours a week. We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts. Just about
(23) ...................household in the country has a television and over half have two or more. According
to the survey, people nowadays don't just watch television sitting in their living room, they watch it
in the kitchen and in bed .as well.
The Education Minister said a few weeks ago that Britain's pupils should spend more time
reading. Unfortunately , parents are not setting a good example: adults do (24) ................reading than
young people. In fact, reading is on the bottom of their list of favorite pastimes. They would(25)
..................... .listen to the radio, go to the cinema or hire a video to watch on their television at home.
21. A. time B. Sunday C. weekend D. average
22. A. which B. what C. who D. where
23. A. none B. neither C. every D. all
24. A. more B. better C. less D. most
25. A. had better B. prefer C. like o.·rather

llofn 2
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However,
he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the
inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for
awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were
five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just
sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremoney. · · ·
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is
used for the awards which vary from $30.000 to$ 125.000.
Every year on December 10th, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal,
illuminated diploma ,and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an
important role in the judges'decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively
few literature prizes.
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people
have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes.
26. When did the first award ceremony take place?
A. 1901 B. 1895 C. 1962 D. 1968
27.Why was the Nobel prize established?
A. to resolve political differences
B. to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
C. to spend money
D. to honour the inventor of dynamite
28.In which area have American received the most awards?
A. peace B. literature C. economics D. science

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 29.Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners
C. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
D. A few individuals have won two awards
30. In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2 B. 6 C.r----;-i-;:; ::-::i.D;·~IO :____
SACH BAN TAI
PHAN II: TV' LU~( 70 di~m)
TH.Ac-LAN
&SF Nguyin Th'1 H9c a ".
HiNH TlllJC B()NG Tir (20 diEm)
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Cho hlnh thfrc ilung cua "9ng tu trong ngo9c :
31. By the time you come here again, this palace (build) .............. .
32. We (cook) .............. all day for the party that evening and by 8 o'clock we still weren't ready.
33. In 20 hours' time, I (relax) ............... on my yacht.
34. He refused (join) ............... us on the trip to the mountains.
35. Our clas$mates couldn't help (laugh) ...............when they heard the teacher's funny story.
36. When s~e (realize) ............... her mistake, she apologized. ·
37. Then about a year ago he (disappear) ............... and I (never hear) ............... from him since.
38. "You (know) ...............the way to the Global Theatre?"-"No." "Then I (show) ................
you."
39. I was terribly disappointed (discover) ............... that he (lie) ............... to me.
40. He saves £500 a year. By the time he (retire) ............... he (save) ............... £20000.
41. Coming to the room, he (see) ............... Mary where he (leave) ............... her.
42. This book had better (return) ............... to the library before Friday.
43. Every time he (open) ............... his mouth, he says something tactless.
44. My father (fight) ............... for four years in the last war.
45. "You have just missed the last train." ''Never mind, I (walk) ..............."
BitN Tir (10 diEm)
1im tu thlch h!f'P ile iliin vao ch8 tr8ng trong ilopn van sau:
Dicky was born in Shoreditch, London in 1890. His family were poor and Dicky (46f ........ .
had enough to eat. Like many other boys in this area, he became a skillful thief. He took the things
he (47) .......... to a Mr Welch, who bought them and then re-sold them. Dicky brought something to
Mr Welch nearly every day and (48) .......... the money he received to his mother.
In Shoreditch there was a priest, Father Sturt, who did (49) .......... best to help poor people.
When Dicky was thirteen, Father Sturt had a long talk with him and persuaded him to lead an honest
life. He (50) .......... him a job with Mr Grinder, a local shopkeeper, and Dicky began to serve
customers, deliver goods and collect money. D1cky was much happier leading an honest life and
dreamed of th~ day when he would have his (51) .......... shop.His mother was also pleased about
his new job.
(52) .......... person, however, was not happy, and that was Mr Welch. He was sorry to lose
the business Dick had brought him. He went to see Mr Grinder and told him (53) .......... Dicky's
dishonest past and said, quite untruthfully, that Dicky intended to cheat him. Mr Grinder believed
these (54) .......... and told Dicky never to come near the shop again. In this way Dicky lost his
chance of an honest life and (55) .......... to a life of crime. A year later he was arrested for theft and
sent to prison.
Tir LO~ (10 dilm)
Cho hlnh thuc tu lopi thlch h!f'P cua tu trong ngo;.c:

56. She has one of the biggest ............................... .in Britain. 56._ _ _ _ _ __
(COLLECT)
57. The judge told him it was .................... to drink and drive, and 57._ _ _ _ _ __
banned him for a year. (RESPONSIBLE)

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58. The keys were locked inside the car . ................ , a side 58.
window was open. (LUCKY) -------
59. Three finns are in ...............................for the same 59. _ _ _ _ _ __
contract.(COMPETE)
60. He was too ..........to tell his teacher about the stupid mistake. 60.
(SHAME) -------
61, A holiday in America can be ........cheap. (SURPRISE) 61. _ _ _ _ _ __
62. These shoes look quite smart but they're terribly .......... . 62. _ _ _ _ _ __
(COMFORT)
63. Burning coal is an ......... way of heating a house. Gas is much
63. - - - - - - - -
cheaper. (ECQNOMY) . .
64. You are very ~ ....... ~ .......from your brother . (DIFFER) 64.-------
65 . The police are interested in the sudden ..........of the valuable 65.-------
painting. (APPEAR)

VI:tT CAU NGHIA TUONG DUONG (20 di@m)

Vilt l9i clJu co nghla ttrtmg iltrtmg vui clJu I/ii cho:
66. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.
7 Weare ......................................................................................................................... .
67. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
7 She left the room .....................................................................................................•....
68. Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas?
7Arewe ............... .......................................................................................................... .
69 . Imagining our life without music is difficult.
7/t.................................. .................................. ............................... .
70. Journalists report that the Finance Minister disagrees with the President.
7 The Finance Minister .................................. .................................. ...... .
71. You ~ught to put away all those toys before dinner.
7 All those toys ............... .................................. .................................. .. .
72. I could finish the work early because he helped me
7 Thanks .................................. .................. ;................................... .... .
73. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.
7 There is no .................................. .................................. ................... .
74. I haven't been to the dentist's for two years.
7 /t's .................................. .................................. ............................ .
75. He never has enough money.
7 He is always .................................. .................................. ................. .

THANH L~ CAU (10 di@m)

Sip xip l9i cac tir,q,m tir il,rp'C cho than(i clJu dung
76. her/yet/I/waiting/an hour/but/been/come/for/she/for/have/hasn't
7 .................................. .................................. ............................... .
77. off/bed/to/light/before/switch/Remember/the/going/to.
7 .................................. .................................. ............................... .
78. job/age/easy/looking/is/for/at/It/not/his/to/start.
7 .................................. .................................. ............................... .
79. and/spends/books/watching/his/television/brother/spare/My/reading/time.
7 .................................. .................................. ............................... .
80. anxious/to/wife/find/school/for/the/attend/to/is/a/good/My/children.
7 .................................. .................................. ............................... .

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 SO GIAO Dl)C VA DAO T~O DAP A:N - THANG DIEM
THANH HOA D~THIKHA osATCHAT LUQNGHQC BOIDUdNG
TRUONG THPT HA TRUNG NAM HQC 2013 -2014
MON THI: TIENG ANH - LOP 10
Kl thin ' 11 niun 2013

:r.RA N T~I
Tinh tliim: t6ng s6 tliim bing tliim thl}'C
10
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PHAN I TRAC NGID£M: 30 DIEM
(M6i ciu tlungl ctiim)

1 A 11 B 21 D
2 C 12 D 22 A
3 C 13 C 23 C
4 B 14 B 24 C
5 D 15 C 25 D
6 D 16 A 26 A
7 B 17 A 27 B
8 A 18 B 28 D
9 D 19 C 29 C
10 C 20 A 30 B

PHAN II TU' LUAN: 70 DIEM

HiNH THUC DQNG TU: 20 tli@m (m6i tlqng tir chia dung 1 cti@m)
31. will have been built
32. had been cooking
33. will be relaxing
34. to join
35. laughing
36. realized
37. disappeared -have never heard
38. do you know - will show
39. to discover-had lied
40. retires - _will have saved
41. saw-had left
42. be returned
43.opens
44. fought
45. will walk

DiltN TU: 10 cti@m (m6i tir dung 1 diim)

46. rarely/seldon/never 51. own
4 7. ·stole/pinched 52. One
48. gave/handed/took 53. about/of
49. his 54. lies/stories/tales/untruths/falsehoods
50. got/found 55. returned/reverted

TU LO~I 10 cti@m (m6i tir dung 1 di@m)

56. collections 61. surprisingly
57. irresponsible 62. uncomfortable

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58. luckily 63. wieconomical
59. competition 64. different
60. ashamed 65. disappearance
VI£T CA.U NGHIA TU'CJNG DU'CJNG: 20 di@m (m6i cau dung 2 di@m)
66. We are going to have our:house pairJted by a local firm.
67. She left the room withoui saying a word.
68. Are We allowed to smoke in 'Vietnamese cinemas?
69. It is difficult to imagine our life without music.
70. The Finance Minister is reported to disagree with the President.
71. All those toys ought to be put away before dinner.
72. Thanks to his help, I couldfinish the work early.
73. There is no difference in weight between these two boxers.
74. It's two years since I went to the dentist's.
75. He is always short ofmoney.

THANH L~P CA.U: 10 di@m (m6i cau dung 2 di@m)

76. I have been waiting for her for an hour but she hasn't come yet.
77. Remember to switch off the light before going to bed.
78. It is not easy to start looking for job at his age.
79. My brother spends/spent his spare time reading books and watching television.
80. My wife is anxious to find a good school for the children to attend.

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SOGD&BT KY THI CHQN HSG LOP 10 THPT NAM HQ
BE THI MON: TitNG ANH
I B~ c ~ mite I (Danh cho h9c sinh THPT chuyen)
(De thi gom 08 trang) Thui gian thi: 180 phut, khong kl thui gian giao di

LLISTENING
Part 1. Listen and complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD
AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Questions 1- 5

PAN ASIAN AIRWAYS

LOST PROPERTY REPORT FORM
Firstriame Kirsty
Surname Allen
Address (1) Windham Road, Richmond
Postcode {2)_ _ _ _ __
Home. Tel 020 8927 7651
Mobile. Tel (3)_ _ _ __
Flight number (4)_ _ _ _ __
Seat number (5)_ _ _ __
From New York
To London Heathrow

Questions 6 - 8: Choose THREE letten from A to F.

What items did Kirsty's bag contain?
A. 17 pounds · C. Her passport E. · 200 dollars
B. Pens D. A book F. Her house keys
Questions 9 - 10: Choose a letter {A, B, C, or D) that correctly answen questions 9 and 10.
9. What has Kirsty done regarding to the loss of her credit card?
A. informed the police but not the credit card company.
B. informed the credit card company but not the police.
C. informed both the police and the credit card company.
D. informed neither the police nor the credit card company.
10. What must Kirsty do after the call regarding to her lost handbag?
A. Call back after one hour and a half.
B. Just wait for a call back.
C. Call back after one hour and a half if she has heard nothing.
D. Call back the next day if she has heard nothing.
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Part 2. Choose the correct answer.

11: The Counseling Service may contact tutors if _ _ _ _ _ _.
A. they are too slow in making assignments
B. they give students a lot of work
C. they don't inform students about their progress
D. they take students out too much
12. Stress may be caused by _ _ _ __
A. new teachers B. time pressure
C. unfamiliar matter D. new teaching methods
13. International students may find stress difficult to handle because _ _ _ _ __
A. they lack support from family and friends B. they don't have time to make friends
C. they find it difficult to socialize D. they are too shy
14. A personal crisis may be caused by _ _ _ _ __
A. studying for too long overseas
B. business pr~blems in the student's own country
C. disruptions to personal relationships
D. homesickness
15. Students may lose self-esteem if_·- - - ' - - - -
. A. they have to change courses B. they don't complete a course
C. their family puts too much pressure on them D. they have to work part-time
16. Students consult Glenda Roberts if
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A. their general health is poor B. their diet is too strict
C. they can't eat the local food D. they become obese
17. Students in financial difficulties can receive
------
A. assistance to buy books · B. a loan to pay their course fees
C. a no-interest loan to cover study expenses D. fmancial help from their friends
18. Loans are also available to students who
------
A. can't pay their rent B. need to buy furniture
C. can't cover their living expenses D. need to buy reference books
19. The number counseled by the service ll;lSt year was - - - - - - ·
A. 214 B. 240 C. 2,600 D. 340
20. The speaker thinks the Counseling Service
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A. has been effective in spite of the staff shortages
B. is under-used by students
C. has suffered badly because of staff cuts
D. is not very effective

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II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
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Exercise 1. Complete each of the following sentences with the -;co;;;;:;.:~answ~;;;er;;;~~......,__.~
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet.
1. Millie's father accused her of
----
A. trying not hard enough B. not trying enough hard
C. not trying hard enough D. trying not enough hard
2. The public library _ _ _ _ to all readers who are interested in reading and doing
research.
A. is opening B. is open C. is opened D. is being opened
3. I bought some new shoes. They felt a bit strange _ _ _ _ because I wasn't used to them.
A. ftrst B. at first C. firstly. D. first of all
4. I quickly packed my new belongings and spent money I had on a one-way
ticket home.
A. little B. a little C. the little D. a little of
5. She believes that all countries should the death penalty as it is inhumane.
A. put down to B. catch up on C. get down to D. do away with
6. Keep your ticket you have to show it to an inspector.
A. if B. in case · C. unless D. supposing
7. He always aside some time every day to read to his children.
A. sets B. leaves C. spares D. lets
8. For the past few months she's been working as a street selling fruit and
vegetable.
A. dealer B. trader C. pusher D. vendor
9. I use weed-killer to the weeds in the garden.
A. get rid of B. get out of C. get away with D. get in the way with
10. If there is new evidence that proves his innocence, it is likely that the authorities will
____ him :from jail.
A. release B. relieve C. remove D. rehabilitate
11. The defendant's lawyer wasn't very good and he was found _ _ _ _ by the jury.
A. faulty B. mistaken C. guilty D. sinful
12. The dish was so tasty that I asked for a second _ _ __
A. helping B. portion C. ration D. share
13.l'm amazed that this game ever _ _ _ _ - it is so silly!
A. took in B. caught on C. took up D. caught by
14. - "I'm sure the Whitleys were involved."
- "They have since they know nothing about the business."
A. can't B. wouldn't C. shouldn't D. mustn't
15. "Candy's an excellent pianist, isn't she?" - "She to win the prize if she plays
this well during the competition."

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A. is due B. is bound C. is about D. is set

16.His friends offered to the next time he was in town so that he wouldn't have to
pay for a hotel.
A. place him in B. put him up C. back him up D. tum him out
17. The doctor _ _ _the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up.
A. examined B. investigated C. researched D. looked into
18. My mind went when the official asked· me my phone number - I couldn't
remember it at all.
A. empty B. clear C. blank D. vacant
19. During their first date, Jane had nervously peppered the conversation with _ _talk.
A. unimportant B. tiny C. small D. trivial
20. You need a passport to cross the between Mexico and the United States.
A edge B. line C. border D. rim

Exercise 2. There are 10 errors in the following passage. Identify and correct them like the
example provided.
Example: success (Line 1) -+ succeed

It is very difficult to success in the music business; nine out of Line 1

ten bands that release a first record fail to produce the second. Surviving Line 2
in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it Line 3
requires and intricate knowledge of how a record company is Line 4
functioned. The process begins when a presenter of a company's Artist Line 5
and Repertoire (A&R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting Line 6
for. young, talented bands. After the representative identifies a promised Line 7
band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band. The Line 8
signature of this recording contract is a slow process. A company will Line 9
spend a long time to investigate the band itself as well as current trends Line I 0
for popular music. During this period, it is important that a band Line 11
reciprocates with an investigation of its own, learning as much as Line 12
possible about the record company and making personnel connections Line 13
within the different departments that will handle their recordings. Line 14

Exercise 3. Supply the correct FORM of the word ill eapital letters. Write your ._nswers on
your answer sheet.
Before going to an interview, it is advisable to go through a mock interview. This will give
you the opportunity to try out your technique and aaswers live. It is also a chance to receive
feedback that is (I. BENEFIT) in guiding you towards improving your interview

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style and general (2. PRESENT) . Just one mock mterv1ew-wm::J.JiR!!in a ( .
NOTICE) improvement in your interview skill. Why? For the same reason that a (4.
SPEAK) doesn't exist while it is still on paper or floating in your head. It only exists
when you give it (5. ORAL) . The first time you give it in front of an audience, it
will come out nothing like the one you prepared.
It is the same with being interviewed. It is not enough to look at a question and say, "Yeah, I
know the answer to that one." You need to practise your answer live; this is not the time to talk
to yourself in front of 1J mirror. Seek out a (6. PROFESSION) and have the session
videotaped. Then you will have two opinions - the interview's and your own. You will find you
get a completely different (7. IMPRESS) when listening to yourself than when you are.
watching yourself saying something. Just as your voice always sounds different on tape, so do
your (8. RESPOND) . You will be glad the image is captured on tape and not in a
potential employer's mind For maximum effect, you should (9. VISin your answers
and go through a second mock interview. This should help with any (10. EASE) and
give you more confidence for the real interview.

fil.READING
Exercise 1. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have
suggested that human tears are (1) _ _ 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 (2) 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 (3) _ _ is a very old one and now it has
scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _ _ a natural
painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better.
Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _ _.
Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _ _ activity.
Because some people s~ regard it as a (7) _ _ 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 (8) _ _ 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 - (9) _ _ the popularity of highly emotional films which are
commonly (10) _ _ ''weepies".' It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as
laughing together.
1. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display

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 2. A. evolve .B. change C. develop D. alter
3. A. better B.fine C. good D. well
4. A. contain B.retain C. hold D. keep
5. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D.produce
6. A. curing B.treating c. healing D. improving
7. A. hint B. symbol c. feature D. sign
8. A. release B.rid C. loosen D. expel
9. A. consider B.remark C. distinguish D.regard
10.A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called

Exerclse 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. Write your answen on your answer sheet.
Travel Insurance
When going on holiday, it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance.. This is just
in case something goes (1) _ _ along the way. You could lose your luggage, you could be
robbed, or even become ill and need expensive medical treatment For millions of holiday
makers, travel insuran~e is just a precaution (2) · will help them have an enjoyable and
worry-free holiday. But for (3) travel insurance is a way of earning money (4) _ __
making false claims against insurance companies. For (5) some people pretend that
they have Jiad expensive equipment stolen which in (6) never even existed, and then
claim large sums in compensation. Such claims cost insurance company a total (7) £50
million per year. But the cheats' luck is about to run (8) . (9) to a new computer
system, companies will be able to tell at a glance (10) _ _ someone has made a claim within
the last three years. Honest travelers will no longer have to pay through the nose for other
people's dishonesty.

Exercise 3. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify
your answer by writing the COITespOnding letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet.
The symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose.
People suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing and repeated bouts of
sneezing and may even lose their sense of smell Some victims of hay fever may also have
stopped-up ears. About 30 percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the
symptoms associated with periodic asthma or a sinus infection. The allergen-antibody theory ·
does not fully explain allergic reactions because the membranes and glands in eyes and ears are
controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps these organs in balance. But the
independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional-response center and may cause the
feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to allergy-causing
substances.
The most common cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during
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with the victim's membranes, they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result
in virtual blockage of air passages. To prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its
symptoms, contact with the ragweed pollen should be reduced. Although some communities
have attempted to eliminate the plants. that cause the reactions, elimination programs have not
been successful because airborne pollen can travel considerable distances. Antihistamine can
help with short but severe attacks. Over extended periods of time, however, patients are
prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in order to increase
immunity and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy.
(Resource: Toejl test strategies by Eli Hinkel, PkD)
1. It can be inferred from the passage that the phrase "hay fever" refers to_ __
A. fodder for cattle B. a seasonal discomfort
c: viral bacteria D. a lung disease
2. According to the passage, the symptoms of the allergy are predominantly_ __
A. abdominal B. intestinal C. respiratory D. chronic
3. What can be inferred from the first paragraph? ,--
A. Hay fever may cause severe allergic reactions and even d i '";;S:'1A"";;:C:7'.t':-:B:-A-;-.N-T-~--,- -
B. The cause of allergic reactions has not been determined. TRAC LAN
C. The nervous system balances allergic reactions. SSF Nguv_in Thai HQc, a. 1
D. People should not have an emotional response to allergic reac o . T · 62 9 13374
4. According to the passage, patients suffering from hay fever may also
experience_ __
A. hunger pains B. mood swings
C. nervous blockages D. sensory perceptions
5. The word "resentme nt" is closest in meaning to_ __
A. reprieve B. reprisal C. irritation D. grief
6. According to the passage, the irritants are transported by_ __
A. wind B. food C. travelers D. air passages
7. the word "blockage " in the passage is closest iri meaning to_ __
A. obstruction B. bleeding C. enlargement D. dryness
8. According to the passage, to avoid incidents of hay fever, patients need to_ __
A. avoid interactions with other patients B. avoid exposure to pollen
C. increase their self-confidence D. take doses of prescribed medicine.
9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cause of allergies?
A. pollen B. mold C. flowers D. injections
I 0. A paragraph following this passage would most probably discuss_ __
A. how the nervous system alerts patients.
B. how the immune system reacts to allergens.
C. what other diseases can be relieved by vaccines.
D. what flowers are harmless to hay fever patients.

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IV. WRITING
Exercise 1. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
1. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaint about it.
Should ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-

2. It's almost nine months since I-stopped subscribing to that magazine.

I cancelled~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·
3. Her success went beyond her expectation.
Never· ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.

The more ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

S. Simon hadn't expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
The operation left~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
6. I am sure he reco~ us at the airport.
He must ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-

7. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at
the avenue.
Not until ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·

8. "Why can't you do your work more carefullyT' Helen's boss said to her.
Helen's boss criticized ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--'

9. Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city.

fi~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--'
10. That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one.
The blue dress is three ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Exercise 2. Write an essay (about 250 words) about the following topic:
Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites. Explain what some ofthe negative effects may be.
Suggest some solutions to this problem.

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1. 48 2. R16 GH7 3. 07754 897 432 4. PA 365
6 - 8. B, D, E in any order 9. C 10. C

Part 2. (10pts: 1 pt/each correct answer)

111. C . 112. B 113. A 114.C 115.B
16. C 17. A 18. B 19.B 20.A
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 pts)
Exercise 1. (lOpts: 0.5 pt/each correct answer)
1.C 2.B 3.B 4. C 5.D
6.B 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.A
11. C 12.A 13. B 14.A 15.B
16. B 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.C

Exercise 2. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE
THEIR CORREC T FORMS. (10pts: 0.5 pt/each correct finding+ 0.5 pt/each correction)

Exercise 3. (5 pts: 0.5 pt/each correct answer)

1. beneficial 2. presentation 3. noticeable 4. speech 5. orally
6. professional 7. impression 8. responses 9. revisit 10. unease

m. READING (30pts)
Exercise 1. (10pts: 1 pt/each correct answer)
11.~CB 12.~DC 13.LBC 14.A 15.D
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Exercise 2. (lOpts: 1 pt/each correct answer) ·

1. wrong 2. which 3. others/ some 4.by S. example/ instance
6. fact 7.of 8.out 9.Thank s 10. whether/ if

Exercise 3. (10pts: 1 pt/each correct answer)

12c 13.B 15.C
11.B
~A l~A ~B , 4.B
9.D 10.B

IV. WRITI NG (25 pts)

Exercise 1. (I Opts: 1 pt/each correct answer)
1. Should you have any complaint about the product, return it to the shop.
2. I cancelled my subscription/ subscibing to that magazine nine months ago.
3. Never had she expected she was so successfuV she got so much/ such success.
4. The more proficient he was at the game, the more he was fond ofit.
5. The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he (had) expected.
6. He must have recognized us at the airport.
7. Not until the journalists arrived at the avenue did they hear about the changes to the
wedding plans.
8. Helen's boss criticized her for not doing her work more carefally.
9. It has been suggested that the parkingfees in the city (should) be raise_d.
10. The blue dress is three times as much/ expensive as that one.

Exercis e 2. (15 pts)

Sometimes tourists may damage tourist sites.
Explain what some ofthe negative effects may be. Suggestsome solutions to this problem.
Markin g scheme
The mark given is based on the following scheme:
4 Task achievement (25 % of total mark)
4 Coherence and cohesion (25 % of total mark)
4 Grammar range and Accuracy (25 % of total mark)
4 Lexical resource (25 % of total mark)

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B. m!in
B. .Qbese
B.gesture
B.mature

B. explanatory C. immediately D. democracy

B. repository C. magnificent D. mistake
B. psychological C. contributory D. hype~nsi tive
B. payroll C. accent D. regretful
B. ceremony C. astronomy D. investiture
QUESTION II. Vocabulary (10 points)
· Select the best option for each blank.
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. D
QUESTION m. Grammar (20 points)
A. Put each verb in brackets in an appropriate form. (lOpoints)
I. She has made up her mind ..•.....••• (have) a garage .•........... . (build) next to the house.
2. The statue ........•..•. (break) while it ....•........ .•• (move) to another room in the museum.
' 3. The highway patrol advised .......... (take) the old route through the city.
4. The bell is ringing. I must stop ......... (do) my homework .......... (answer) the phone.
5. Why you all ............. . (laugh)? Roger ............. ..... (tell) you his funny stories?
6. Don't worry. We ............. . (fmish) the report by 11.
B. Put the suitable preposition(s) in each of the following blanks (10 points)
I. We're all very obliged ............. .. you
2. He's quite careless ............. ..... danger.
3. She's very nervous .......... .- .... the new boss.
4. I'm faithful ............. .. my principle.
5. I've been so anxious ............. .. you.
6. This service is free ............. .. charge.
7. They went ahead contrary ............. ..... my advice.
8. He was married ............. .. Sue for a day.
9.................the devil and the deep blue sea.
I 0. Have a card................your sleeve.

QUESTION IV. Reading (30 points)

A. Read the text below and then answer the questions 1 - 8 (10 points)

The World and Its Global Economy

The world as man knows it today is getting smaller and smaller because of technology such as the Internet
and high speed modems. In fact, on March 3, 2005, a man flew entirely around the globe without refueling or
stopping in a one-person jet The world is changing the world, and as· the 21 st century continues, the global

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economy will play a larger and larger role. As Thomas Friedman so eloquently put it in Lexus and the Olive
Tree, globalization is "the inexorable integration of markets, nation-states, and technologies to a degree never
witnessed before."
B With today's technology it is possible for people to solicit business from the far side of the globe. • A
company like Dell Computers can order parts from several different countries, take shipment in North
Carolina where the new computers will be assembled, and then ship them to all regions of the globe • • An
American oil firm can do a satellite survey in Siberia for oil deposits and then contract with a Russian oil finn
to drill the actual Well, while the petroleum engineer, acting as the project sqpervisor, remains in the US and
runs !he p!:2i,ect by using a computer, a high speed Internet connection, and a cellular telephone for quick
questions.m
A global economy poses some serious problems. If a company doesn't act fast enough, it can lose, and if the
company loses heavily, what will happen to the employees working for the company, and then in tum what
will happen to the stores that depend on those employees buying their goods? As can be seen, there is a
definite trickle-down effect. How is the child who is about to graduate from high school supposed to decide
on what career field to enter? A career field that is here today might be gone long before the child can
graduate from college, so not only does it become vital that a person gain the needed knowledge to enter a
given career field, but the person also needs to learn how to learn. Leaming how to learn may prove to be
even more necessary than the knowledge needed to enter a given career field. A person who is good at
learning how to learn can quickly adapt to changes in the global economy by quickly preparing to enter other
career fields if his job is here today, but gone in the morning.
If the world turns into a global economy, a person will need to be able to get along and work with people from
different cultural backgrounds. However, unless a person has spent time living in different parts of the world,
this might be hard to do. While many students from foreign countries, especially the Asian countries, come to
the US to earn a graduate degree, how many students from the US spend even a semester abroad studying in
another country? The answer to this question is of course a very small percentage.
While individuals from some of foreign countries and some individuals from the US and the US econom will
ad'ust to lobalization will the rest of the world?

When a person in a developing country sees all the cars on the streets of Beijing, of
course that person wants a car so he can show his neigfibor how wealthy be is, -and alhhis -does is promote
unneeded consumption. Why does the person who has nowhere to go and no money to spend for travel want
to own a car? The simple answer is because the media paint owning a car as a symbol of wealth and it is
human nature to want to become wealthy or at least to appear wealthy.
On the positive side, as prices rise due to increased demands on scarce resources, there will be an incentive to
find affordable alternatives. For example, as the price of oil rises and along with it the price of a gallon of
gasoline, a point will be reached at which people are no longer willing to purchase gasoline so they can drive
their cars, and they will demand both alternative transportation methods and cars which use another source of
energy. A current online survey says $2.50 per gallon of gasoline is the point at which the people in the US
will start making demands on the auto manufacturer, which will open up new career fields in a few countries
that have the technology needed to meet the demands; however, people around the globe will work together
on it.
1. The word "inexorable" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. upward B. recent C. inevitable D. preposterous
2. The word "solicit'' in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. lure B. sell C. help D. ask for
3. According to par.2, what can be inferred about the role of a project supervisor?
A. To make sure the project is finished correctly and on time
B. To hand-check each of the steps in a project
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5. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential infonnation in the underlined sentence in
the passage?
A. The mass media are like a witch stirring her cauldron.
B. The mass media always report the truth since this keeps the ratings up and brings in the most
advertising revenue.
C. The mass media will report half-truths if it will keep their ratings up so they can sell advertising
D. The mass media report every angle of a story since reports are apolitical and never present
only one viewpoint.
6. In paragraph 5, what can be inferred from the description of the media about owning a car?
A. A car needs to be painted certain colors ifit is going to show others a person is wealthy.
B. The media are so biased that they will provide paint if a person needs to paint his car so as to
project the car as a symbol of wealth.
C. The media slant the stories, so it will appear to viewers that only wealthy people own a car.
D. The members of the media don't own cars, so they are jealous of those wealthy people who do
own cars
7. Look at the four squares[•] in par.2 that indicate where the following sentence could be added to
the passage.
E-businesses will be the lucrative businesses in the future since they are available to everyone
with an Internet connection.
Where would the sentence best fit?
8. Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the
summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the
passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not
presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.
The Internet and technology are making the world a smaller and smaller place today, and
this is creating a global economy•
•
•
•
A. As Thomas Friedman so eloquently put it in Lexus and the Olive Tree, globaliz.ation is "the inexorable
integration of markets, nation-states, and technologies to a degree never witnessed before,"
B. A global economy poses some serious problems and if a company doesn't act fast enough, it can lose,
and if the company loses heavily, the employees working for the company and the stores that depend
on those employees buying their goods can go out of business.
C. A person who is good at learning how to learn can quickly adapt to changes in the global economy by
quickly preparing to enter other career fields, if his job is here today but gone in the morning.
D. A career field that is here today might be gone long before the child can graduate from college, so it
becomes vital.
E. People are always going to be willing to pay any price they need to pay in order to buy something they
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 F. Individuals from some foreign countries, some individuals from the US and the US economy wilJ
adjust to globalization, but the real question is, how is the rest of the world going to react to living in a
global economy?

B. Close test (20 points)

Art as a career
Many celebrated artists have found (1) hard to (2) ends meet early on in their careers. (3)
_ _ _ a few well-known exceptions, however, (poor Van Gogh being perhaps the most famous one)
(4) went on to find recognition within their own lifetime. Picasso's life story is the kind ofrags-to-
riches tale (5) gives hope to many (6) unknown artist. In 1904, he was sharing a
draughty and primitive studio complex (7) thirty other artists. But (8) his death, he was
a multi-millionaire and probably the most celebrated modern artist ever . Nevertheless, (9) every
success story, there must be dozens of artists (perhaps some potential 'greats') who have endured a lifetime
(10) hardship in obscurity. (11) they were never recognised because their work was
(12) of sympathy with the prevailing fashion, or (13) they lacked talent, is impossible to
say. Most people see art (14) a vocation rather (15) a career. There (16) _____
indeed be some truth in the idea (17) artists need to (18) exceptionally dedicated to
succeed, and even relatively successful artists sometimes have (19) supplement their income by
working (20) other areas occasionally.

QUESTION V. Use of English (30 points)

A. Sentence transformation (20 points)

Part 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (10 points)
1. Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister.
It ....................................................................................... .
2. I have frequently made stupid mistakes like that.
Many's....................................................................................... .
3. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.
. Contt'afy ..........•..•.•..•.•......................•........•.....: .•.............- ..........••
4.You should have called the doctor at once .
It .was....................................................................................... .
S. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
Gary prides......................................................................................•.
Part 2. Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the one given, using the word given in brackets. Do
not alter the ~ord in any way. (10 points)
1. ·Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. AWAY

2. At the moment I can't afford to buy a new car. QUESTION

3. I assume you're hungry. GRANTED

4. I know I can convince Dave that rm right about this matter; BRING

5. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS

B. Error correction (10 points)

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be
mrr~t. ·

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