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PART I : LISTENING COMPREHENSION: (3 ms )
Part A: You will hear short conversations between two people. After each
conversation, you will hear a question about it. After you hear the question, read
the four possible answers and choose the best one:
1.
A. She didnt understand the man.
B. She gave the dollar to someone else.
C. Shes unable to help the man.
D. Shes afraid to spend all her money.
2.
A. Kathy probably knows Jeans number.
B. Kathy has recently telephoned.
C. Kathy and Jean have the same phone number.
D. Kathy was trying to call Jean.
3.
A. The weather was miserable all day.
B. She got a sunburn.
C. The hiking trip was Sunday afternoon.
D. The weather improved in the afternoon.
4.
A. The man hasnt gone out for two weeks.
B. The vitamin C that the man took wasnt effective.
C. The man didnt try to get rid of his cold.
D. The man should try vitamin C as a treatment.

Part B: You will hear a long conversation between two people. After each
conversation, you will hear four questions about it. After you hear the questions,
read the four possible answers and choose the best one:

1. Why are these students upset?

A. They may not able to take their vacation.
B. It may snow during their vacation.
C. They are going to need more money
D. They may miss graduate.
2. What can be inferred about their vacation?
A. They are going skiing.
B. Their plans include other friends.
C. They will drive together
D. Their reservations have been canceled.
3. Why cant the semester be extended?
A. Because of the possibility of bad weather.
B. Because of the facultys contracts.
C. Because of the summer schedule of classes.
D. Because of the date for graduation.
4. Why cant Steve miss classes?
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A. He might lose his financial aid.

B. He doesnt want to attend summer classes
C. He had already missed too many.
D. Hes afraid he might not graduate.
Part C: Listen to the talk about the Internet and then complete the following
statements:
1. More than .. people use Internet.
2. They can use the Internet for transferring data, ..., socializing
with other computer users, and sending e mails.
3. Whenever you are using one of the on line services such as e mail or the
., you are in cyberspace.
4. Computer users can through a network.
5. A network uses phone lines, ., and fiberoptic lines.
PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (7 ms)
Part A: Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to
complete each sentence below. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet (4 ms)
1. the cave was found, millions of visitors from many countries have
come to
look at its beauty.
A. When B. Since
C. While D. Unless
2. This is the stone bedthe king had lain before he died in the 14th century.
A. however B. of which
C. wherever D. where
3. Its so long since I last saw him that I almost failed to.him.
A. recognize B. receive
C. approve D. accept
4. The coal and steel industries are among the productions..by the
government.
A. control B. to control
C. controlling D. controlled
5. His play made a tremendous.on audience.
A. result B. affect
C. impact D. collision
6. Unmarried middle-aged ladies usually dislike being called .although it
is
technically the correct word to use.
A. old maids B. spinsters
C. maidens D. bachelors
7. Shes soin doing her research that she never has time to relax.
A. involved B. included
C. complicated D. approved
8. I apologize. I shouldnt. my temper.
A. have made B. have lost
C. have showed D. have given
9. When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in
front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is ................ polite.

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A. acquired B. considered C. known D. called

10. Even if the host doesnt like a present, he or she will tell a white lie and say
.. they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad.
A. how often B. what C. for what D. how
much
11. . the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield.
A. Since B. Despite C. Due to D.
Because
12. The color of your shirt does not .. that of your trousers.
A. suit B. fit C. harmonize D. match
13. Many people love routine jobs which promise
A. security B. sanguineness C. vacancy D.
registration
14. An employer may look with. on a young college graduate.
A. suspect B. suspicion C. suspicious D.
suspiciously
15. Expressing ones .. is one skill that the school can really teach.
A. thinking B. thoughts C. thoughtfulness D.
thoughtlessness
16. As a model, you have to . the art of walking in high heels.
A. master B. grasp C. study D. gain
17. An accident in the power station may result in large . of radiation
being released.
A. numbers B. number C. amount D.
amounts
18. They are bring in .changes to the way the office is run.
A. large B. radical C. deep D.
immense
19. Some people feel that television should give less to sport.
A. programmes B. coverage C. concern D.
involvement
20. If you cant find what you want in this chapter, look it up in the ..
A. reference B. index C. catalogue D.
directory
21. People believe there is a .. between the two crimes.
A. joint B. chain C. link D.
connector
22. I cant tell Peter and Paul apart; they are twin.
A. similar B. alike C. resemblance D.
identical
23. You are not allowed to drive the influence alcohol.
A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in
24. She was overwhelmed with honor . recognition .. her bravery.
A. with/of B. on/in C. by/about D. in/of
25. . exception .. the little baby, everybody in my family has to
jog every morning.
A. With/to B. With/of C. In/of D. By/on

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26. The staff cant take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays
rotation.
A. on B. under C. by D. in
27. The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers
..
A. on the spot B. all in all C. beyond the joke D. with in
reach
28. The children often make . of Charles, which annoys his parents very
much.
A. allowance B. fun C. way D.
consideration
29. Shes a dancer, so Ill buy a pair of shoes for her birthday.
A. dances B. dancer's C. dance D. dancing
30. If you to Paris tomorrow, please telephone me first.
A. were going B. are going C. will go D. had been
going
31. I don't mind how you deal with the problem. It's you.
A down on B in at C up to D over by
32. Have you seen the place the graduation ceremony will be held in?
A. in that B. where C. is where that D. which
33. My uncle was ... ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow
but steady recovery.
A. critically B. deeply C. fatally D. seriously
34. In the past, most people believed that the worlds resources could never be
used..
A. up B. all C. whole D. at all
35. Id like invite him to dinner next week, it thats OK with you.
A. X B. a C. an D. the
36. Her mother told her not to be too and advised her to try to do things
herself.
A. dependable B. depending C. dependent D. independent
37. Give me your telephone number I need your help.
A. in case B. so that C. unless D. whether
38. The question was easy enough, but students could answer it.
A. a little B. few C. a few D. a great
number of
39. If its raining tomorrow, we shall have to the match till Sunday
A. put off B. cancel C. play D. put away
40. I cant remember if I saw that film on television or at .. cinema.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
Part B: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that
fits in the blank space. (1m)
1. How much does ............... of this club cost?
(MEMBER)
2. She is extremely ............... about the history of art. (KNOW)
3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ............... every day.
(TROUBLE)

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4. He is completely...............! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too.

(EMPLOY)
5. His boss told him off because he had behaved...............
(RESPONSIIBLE)
6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ............... when
a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs.
(QUALIFY)
7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid
of ............... their diet.
(ORGANISE)
8. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that hes so............... One minute he goes mad
when you come late; the next he says nothing. You never know where you
are! (CONSIST)
9. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of
the ............... species .(DANGER)
10. I didnt know who it was with a mask on she was completely...............
(RECONGNISE)
Part C: Choose the correct tense of the verb to complete the following passage
(1m)
Thieves (1)..................... (break) into the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam,
Holland many times. The museum (2). (be) a treasure house of the artist
Vincent Van Gogh's paintings. His works (3). (sell) at record prices in
recent years. A year ago a Japanese company (4).... (buy) Van Gogh's
Portrait of Doctor Cachet for US$ 82.5 million. His world famous "Sunflower" (5)
.... (just sell) for skyrocketing price as well. Yet, during his short tragic
life, the passionate and visionary artist only manages to sell one of his paintings.
The surprising prices paid for his works (6).... (attract) art thieves.
There (7).. ... (be) four major thefts so far, twenty paintings, worth hundreds
of million of dollars (8) ... (steal). Fortunately, they (9) ...
(recover) from the thieves getaway car. It seemed that the two thieves (10)
... (leave) their getaway car near a railway station on the eastern outskirts
of Amsterdam.
1. A. have been breaking B. had broken C. broke D. was breaking
2. A. was B. is C. has been D. had been
3. A. have been sold B. have sold C. were sold D. sold
4. A. buys B. had bought C. bought D. has bought
5. A. just sold B. has just sold C. was just sold D. has just been
sold
6. D. have attracted B. attracted C. were attracted D have been
attracted
7. A. had been B. were C. would be D. have
been
8. A. had stolen B. had been stolen C. stole D. was
stolen
9. A. recovered B. have recorded C. have been recorded D. were
recovered
10. A. had left B. have left C. left D. would
leave
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Part D: Find the mistakes in each line in the passage below and then correct
them. The number (0) is an example
The worlds oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels (0) tooth
teeth
of pollution. However, few is known about the long-term effects of (1)

such slow poisoning. The more serious problem of modern times is that (2)

man is destroyed the earths natural resources and transforming huge area (3)

into wasteland. As the result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow (4)

enough to feed the world rapid increase population. A way of protecting (5)

all the wildlife in the earth must also be found as many species are extreme (6)

danger of disappearance complete from the face of the earth. The dangers, (7)

however, are not confined solely the land and sea. The smoke in (8)

the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so many that the amount of (9)

sunlight has been educed in many cities. Mans whole environment is (10)

being changed in a serious way.

PART III : READING (4 ms)
Part A: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements true (T) or
F (false) (1 m)
Globalcall Communications
Globalcall Communications has grown from a telecommunications solutions
provider for local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area to a truly global
corporation providing telecommunications solutions for clients both large and small.
Established to fill a significant market gap for simple communication solutions, the
company first expanded to most major North American cities before becoming a major
multinational player.
Presently, the company is extending operations to include voice over IP, as well
as high-speed cable Internet access. Globalcall Communications' team includes more
than 40,000 specialists worldwide in more than 20 countries on three continents. Next
year will see the deployment of a third generation wireless communications network in
Asian countries.
The future looks bright for Globalcall Communications. By 2005 the company
will be servicing more than 15 million households and businesses globally. Global call
Communications will have become a household word. We look forward to serving

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clients and are planning to do everything in our power to make sure that your
communication future is unlimited and simple.
TRUE OR
FALSE
1. The company began by offering computer software solutions to
local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
2. The company was founded on an approach to providing simple
communication solutions.
3. The company is expanding operations at the moment.
4. Worldwide communications employs more than 40,000 specialists.
5. The company expects to be servicing more than 50 million
customers worldwide by 2005.
Part B : Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option ( A,B,C or D ) in
each question: (1m)
Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children
with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities.
One approach recognized by many experts as promoting these qualities is the
Montessori method, first practiced by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s.
Nancy McCormick Ram Busch is credited with popularizing the method in the United
States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools.
The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with
instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation.
Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn how to do
everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in
language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.
1. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain the role of early education in child development.
B. To describe the development of the Montessori method
C. To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori.
D. To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values
2. According to the passage , who was first responsible for spreading the
Montessori method in the USA?
A. Nancy McCormick Ram Busch
B. A prominent educational expert
C. Maria Montessori
D. An administrator in the Department of Education
3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori
method?
A. Development of tactile senses
B. Improvement of language ability
C. Capacity to perform adult tasks
D. Knowledge of arts and sciences
4. The author of this passage probably feels that Montessori method
A. has little long-lasting benefit for children
B. will lose its popularity in the United States.
C. does not accomplish what it claims to achieve
D. is an effective means of child education
5. The following paragraph most likely discusses.
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A. another education approach beneficial to children.

B. details on the life of Maria Montessori
C. additional practitioners of the Montessori method
D. elements of science, music, and art.
Part C: Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C,
or D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your
answers on the answer sheet. (1 m)
Keeping your distance
Personal space is a term that refers (1) . the distance we like to keep
between ourselves and other people. When (2) . we do not know well gets
too close we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes close
than 1.2 meters, the (3) common response is to move (4) . Some
interesting (5) .. have been done in libraries. If strangers come too close, many
people get up and leave the building; others use different methods such as turning their
back on the intruder. Living in cities has (6) ......... people develop new skills for
dealing with situations (7) . they are very close to strangers. (8) ..
people on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and
apologize if hands touch by mistake. People use newspapers (9) .. a barrier
between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the
distance, (10) . sure they are not looking into anyones eyes.
1. A. from B. to C. for D. about
2. A. anyone B. nobody C. people D.
someone
3. A. most B. best C. more D. first
4. A. on B. in C. up D. away
5. A. research B. studies C. survey D.
questionnaires
6. A. done B. caused C. made D.
allowed
7. A. that B. where C. which D. how
8. A. Most of B. The most C. Almost D. Most
9. A. like B. as C. alike D. such as
10. A. making B. make C. be D. made
Part D: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number
the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E)

A. On the ghost of Chaffins second visit to his son, he told him that he would
find a will in the overcoat pocket. The coat was actually in the possession of the third
brother.
B. In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third
son, Marshal, in a will which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905,
and signed in front of witnesses. His wife and two other sons were virtually cut off
without a penny. Marshal was not inclined to split up the inheritance he had come
into any more fairly.

C. Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the
pockets saying they should look in an old family Bible. This Bible was found in the
keeping of Chaffins widow and examined in front of independent witnesses. Sure
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enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later version of the will, one which
divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three sons. The
will appeared to be genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court.

D. Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our
dreams. One of the most famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead
was the so-called Chaffin Will affair.

E. Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffins ghost started to
appear before one of his other two sons. The apparition had on an old overcoat which
had often worn in life.
PART IV: WRITING (6.0 ms)

Part A: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as
possible in meaning to the original one, but using the word given. This word
must not be altered in any way (1m)

Example: (0) There was no conclusion at the end of the workshop.

They did not conclude anything at the end of the workshop.

1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
Scarcely
...................................................................................................................................
2. I left without saying goodbye as I didnt want to disturb the meeting.
Rather
...................................................................................................................................
3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
There has
...................................................................................................................................
4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not
...................................................................................................................................
5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.
It was
...................................................................................................................................
6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to
...................................................................................................................................
7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The
...................................................................................................................................
8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility.
Had
...................................................................................................................................
9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it.
Id rather
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10. If she had been less determined she wouldnt have been able to get better so
quickly.
It was her
.

Part B : Study the graphs below. Write a short description on the birthrates of
some countries. Give your comments. ( in about 120 150 words )

d Comparison on birthrates in some countries

an (Per thousand)
us 30
ho
T
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Pe
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0 Year
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Part C: What do you think about the environment pollution nowadays? In your
Birthrates in Sweden Birthrates in Australia
opinions, what can be done to prevent pollution in our country? Write about 200
250 words statingBirthrates
yourinopinion.
China (3ms) Birthrates in VietNam

HNG DN CHM MN ANH VN

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PHN I : NGHE HIU : 3.0 im

Part A : Nghe, chn cu ng nht : 1.0 im, mi cu chn ng : 0.25

1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D
Part B: Nghe, chn cu ng nht : 1.0 im, mi cu chn ng : 0.25
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C
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Part C: Nghe, tm thng tin hon chnh cu : 1.0 im, mi cu ng : 0.2

1. 33 million
2. playing games
3. World Wide Web
4. talk to one another
5. cables
PHN II : T VNG V NG PHP : 7.0 im
Part A : Chn thng tin, hon chnh cu : 4.0 im, mi cu chn ng : 0.1
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C
6. B 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. D
11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B
16. A 17. D 18. B 19. B 20. B
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B
26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B
31. C 32. D 33. D 34. A 35. A
36. C 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. C
Part B: a v hnh thc ng : 1.0 im, mi cu ng: 0.1
1. membership 6. disqualified
2. knowledgeable 7. disorganising
3. troublesome 8. inconsistent
4. unemployable 9. endangered
5. irresponsibly 10. unrecognisable

Part C: Chn th ng cho cc ng t trong ngoc, hon chnh on vn: 1 im ,

mi cu ng: 0.1
1. A. have been breaking
2. B. is
3. A. have been sold
4. C. bought
5. D. has just been sold
6. D. have attracted
7. A. had been
8. B. had been stolen
9. D. were recovered
10. C. left
Part D : Tm ch sai trong on vn v sa li cho ng : 1.0 im, mi ch sai tm
c v sa ng : 0.1
1. few little
2. more more
3 destroying destroyed
4 the a
5. rapid rapidly
6 in on
7. complete completely
8. sea the sea
9. many much
PHN III : C HIU : 4.0 im
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Part A: c bi vn, tr li ng hoc sai : 1 im, mi cu chn ng: 0.2

1. True 2. False 3. False 4. False 5.
True
Part B: Chn cu tr li ng: 1 im, mi cu tr li ng: 0.2
1.b 2.a 3.c 4.d 5.a
Part C: Chn t thch hp, hon thnh on vn: 1 im, mi cu chn ng: 0.1
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. b
6. c 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a
Part D: Sp xp cc on theo trt t ng : 1im, mi cu chn ng: 0.2
1. D 2. B 3. E 4. A 5. C
PHN IV: VIT : 6.0 im
Part A: Vit chuyn i cu, dng t cho sn: 1.0 im, mi cu vit ng: 0.1
1. Scarcely had he been appointed to the post when the new editor fell ill.
2. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
3. There has been a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week.
4. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have
been a success.
5. It was because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset
Harriet.
6. Much to our regret we have to inform you that your application has not been
successful.
7. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
8. Had they not been incompatible, their relationship might not have been doomed.
9. Id rather you admitted that youre to blame, and didnt try to conceal it.
10. It was her determination which enabled her to get better so quickly.
Part B: c v gii thch th minh ha t l sinh sn mt s nc: 2.0 im
tng: 1.0 im :
- din t c cc din tin v tng , gim ca tng ng biu din
theo cc mc thi gian.
- Nu c nhn xt v kin c nhn sau khi xem biu . ( so vi 3
nc kia, t l sinh Vit Nam l rt cao v gim chm.)
Chng ta cn phi lm g ?
* K thut vit: 1.0 im.
Phi trnh by di hnh thc nhn xt, l lun. Cu vn vit mch lc, t
nhin , ng ng php, dng t phong ph , chnh xc.

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I.A) Listen to the passage carefully then choose the correct answer to fill in
the blanks:
SHOP TILL YOU DROP !
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is the biggest
shopping and entertainment place under one group in the US. Its also one of the
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biggest retail areas on the planet. There are more than 520 stores, seven
nightclubs, and an indoor amusement park, plus a huge aquarium called
Underwater Adventures.
Over 40 million people visit the Mall of America every year thats
more than the combined total of visitors to Walt Disney World and the Grand
Cayon. In the summer, about 23,000 people work here. There are airline package
tours from the UK, Japan, and Europe the passengers on these planes only go
there to shop.
In the aquarium, you can walk through an underwater tunnel that is
as long as a soccer field. You can see sharks and other kinds of sea life. Outside,
there is Camp Spoony, the malls amusement park. Its the largest indoor
amusement park in the United States.
Imagine if you spend ten minutes in every stores, you can visit the
entire mall in 86 hours!
Visit www.mallofamerica.com to find out more!
*Questions:
1. How many stoers are there in the Mall of America?
a. 200 b. 50 c. 25 d. 250
2. What can you find at the Mall of America?
a. stores and nightclubs b.a park and an aquarium

c. a and b are not correct d. a and b are correct

3. How many people visit the Mall of America every year?
a. 14 million b. 4 million c. 40 million d. 400 million
4. How many other tourist attractions are mentioned in the article?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
5. How many people work there during the summer?
a. 1,300 b. 3,000 c. 13,000 d. 30,000
6. Where are the foreign visitors from?
a. UK b. Japan c. Europe d. a, b, c are
correct
7. What can you see in the aquarium?
a. the sharks b. other kinds of sea life
c. a and b are correct d. a and b are not correct
8. How lomg does it take you to visit the entire mall?
a. 6 hours b. 8 hours c. 26 hours d. 86 hours
B. Listen to the other passage carefully then choose the correct answer to
fill in the blanks:
A WEKEND AT THE ICE HOTEL

About 20 minutes west of Quebec City in Canada, theres a unique place the
only hotel in North America made entirely of ice and snow. We sent Sandy
Russell to find out more

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When I arrive, the outside temperature was 28 o C! I thought, Do I

really want to sleep in a hotel made of ice?
But when I walked inside, I was amazed. It was warmer than outside
o
about -4 C. This is because of the wallls theyre 120 centimeters thick. And
the hotel was absolutely wonderful! The floors and ceilings were ice. There were
beautiful ice sculptures everywhere. There were also two art galleries, a movie
theater, a skating rink, and a wedding chapel. Even the drinking glasses were
made of ice. And in the rooms? Yes, even the beds were made of ice. I slept in a
sleeping bag on a mattress, and the mattress was on top of deer skins. It was a
lot of fun!
They build the ice hotel every year in December, and you can stay
there from January to April. In 2002, more than 50,000 people visited the hotel
to look at it, and 3,000 guests stayed at least one night.
Beaches, mountains, lakes, museums boring! The place to go is
the ice hotel.
* Questions:
1. In which country is the hotel located?
a. Canada b. America c. Quebec d. North
America
2. What is the inside temperature of the hotel?
a. 28o C b. 4o C c. 24o C d. 14o C
3. What were the drinking glasses made of?
a. plastic b. glass c. ice d. wood
4. Where did you sleep in the hotel?
a. in bed b. on the table c. on the floor d. in a sleeping
bag
5. When do people build the hotel every year?
a. in September b. in April c. in January d. in December
6. How long is the ice hotel open ?
a. 5 months b. 2 months c. 3 months d. 4 months
7. How many people went to see the ice hotel in 2002?
a. 50,000 b. 500,000 c. 5,000 d. 15,000
II) A)c k an vn sau v chn phng n ng (A hoc B, C, D) cho
mi cu.
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for
example, that you want to be friends with them or that you dont trust them. But
perhaps this kind of intuition isnt as hard to explain as it may seem. For
instance, people give out body language signal all the time. The way you hold
your body, head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms
tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel
that you are being defensive. Holding your head to one side shows interest in the
others, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self-confident. All this
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Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be
because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to
someone who treated you well or badly. Your feeling about a stranger could be
influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were
happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as
that, you may never realize it is happening.
1. What does the word open in the passage most closely mean?
A. unrestrained B. relaxed C. confined D. unlimited
2. What influences your impression of a person you meet the first time?
A. intuition B. familiarity C. knowledge D. feeling
3. What one fells about a stranger may be influenced by something
that ................
A. strengthens ones past behaviours B. reminds one of ones past
treatment
C. revives ones past memories D. points to ones childhoods
4. What does the second paragraph discuss?
A. Meanings of signal some implies towards a stranger.
B. Factors that may influence ones feelings about a stranger.
C. How people usually behave to a stranger.
D. Factors that cause people to act differently.
5. Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means
of ........................
A. styles B. languages C. patterns D. behaviours
II)B)c on vn sau y v xc nh cc cu in nghing pha di l
ng (true) hoc Sai (Fasle) so vi ni dung ca on vn. Ghi True
hoc False sau s th t tng ng ca mi cu in nghing vo giy lm
bi.
The Secrets of a Very Long Life
There are several places in the world that are famous for people who live a
very long time. These places are usually in mountainous areas, far away
from modern cities. Hunza, in the Himalayas, is where many people over
100 years of age are still in good physical health. Additionally, men of ninety
and women of fifty still have babies. Scientists think that these people have
these benefits: a healthful unpolluted environment with clean air and water; a
simple diet high in vitamins, fiber, and nutrition, but low in fat, cholesterol,
sugar, and unnatural chemicals; and physical work as well as other activities
in the fields. The Caucasus Mountains in Russia are also famous for the
longevity of its inhabitants mostly farmers. One reason for the good health
of the people might be regular exercise in the moderate climate: the
temperature is about 70 Fahrenheit all year long. In addition, the water from
mountain streams is high in minerals a very valuable resource for people,
vegetables, fruits, and wildlife.
1. Men over 80 years old in Hunza can be new fathers.

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2. People in Hunza consume a lot of vitamins, fiber, fat, sugar,

nutrition, etc.
3. Its very cold in winter and hot in summer in the Caucasus
Mountains.
4. The water in the Caucasus Mountains contains a lot of minerals

IIC).Chn mt t /cm t thch hp cho mi ch trng trong on vn di

y.
Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease , and breathing problems.
Worldwide , about three million people die every year because of smoking that
s about one (1) .. every ten seconds! In fact, smoking is the (2)
.. of almost 20 percent of all deaths in the (10) .. to
buy cigarettes. developed countries of the world. Smoking doesnt just (3)
..the smoker, it hurts other people , too. When a pregnant (4)
.. smokes, she is hurting her developing (5) .
when a man (6) .. at home , his wife and children are also
breathing in smoke and can become sick. Even though most people understand
the (7) .. effects of smoking , they continue to smoke . The (8)
.. of women and teenagers who smoke is increasing . cigarette
companies make advertisements that (9) .. these groups of people
so that they

1.A.death B. end C. loss D. decrease

2.A.origin B. reason C. cause D. basis
3.A.injure B. danger C. destroy D. hurt
4.A.child B. man C. woman D. wife
5.A.baby B. children C. love D. youth
6.A.relax B. enjoy C. cigarettes D. smokes
7.A.beneficial B. harmful C. harmed D. profitable
8.A.number B. amount C. quantity D. total
9.A.interest B. concern C. matter D. worry
10.A. retain B. maintain C. continue D. preserve
III)Choose the most suitable word or phrase
1. She received several compliments her speech.
a. to b. against c. at d. in
2. I make no for encouraging my children to cucceed in school.
a. apologize b. apologetic c. apologies d. apoplectic
3. It was only later what his story meant.
a. then I comprehended b. that I comprehended
b. did I comprehend d. had I comprehended
4. We were made fifty new words every week.
a. to learn b. learning c. learn d. for learning
5. Im thinking of changing my job because there are few of
promotion.

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a. sources b. chances c. aspects d. prosprects

6. is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.
a. A climate b. Climate c. Climates d. The climate
7. Using the new software, parents will be able to monitor their
childrens use of Internet.
a. / the b. the / c. / d. the / the
8. During the crisis , many companies will be wiped and millions of jobs
will be lost.
a. out b. off c. down d. away
9. There has beena great improvement the behaviour of children in the
school. This has resulted the headteachers idea involving them in decision
making.
a. on / of / for b. in / from / of c. in / on / of d. of / on / of
10. Many of the jobs which have been created in this area can be directly
to tourism.
a. supported b. dedicated c. contributed d. attributed
11. The workers welcome the new regulations, which become on the
first of next month.
a. effective b. efficient c. influential d. efficacious
12. By the year 2010, many people currently employed their jobs.
a. have lost b. will have lost c. will be losing d. are losing
13. Their aim is to reduce peoples on the welfare state.
a. depend b. dependant c. depedent d. depedency
14. She is interested in working in university .
a. manaing b. organization c. registration d.
administration
15. The local authority asked for a contribution from the community
to repair roads and bridges.
a. volunteer b. voluntary c. voluntarily d. voluntariness
16. Excuse me late. I got struck in a traffic jam for more than one hour.
a. to being b. for being c. being d. having been
17. Sue is in charge the meeting.
a. to organize b. to have organize
c. of organizing d. for having organized
18. The climax of the New Year was a firework display.
a. celebrate b. celebrateion c. celebrator d. celebratory
19. is all that most human beings are looking for.
a. Happiness b. The happiness c. Happy d. The happy
20. There is no point for this position because the salary is not high.
a. to apply b. being applied c. applying d. applied
21. We always celebrate our wedding with dinner in an expensive restaurant
every year.
a. party b. anniversary c. cake d. ring

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22. Mr Lam goes to work on foot once a week. It means he walks to

work.
a. never b. sometimes c. often d. usually
23. When I was a child, I received some training from my father.
a. science b. scientist c. scientifically d. scientific
24. I was late for school this morning because my alarm clock didnt .
a. go on b. go off c. go away d. go up
25. The Internet is an important of communication in modern
world.
a. mean b. means c. meaning d. meaningful
26. They asked me in Los Angeles then.
a. whether was my father working b. if my father was working
c. whether my father had been working d. was my father working
27. Some people are concerned with physical when choosing a wife or husband.
a. attractive b. attraction c. attractiveness d. attractively
28. My mother often cooks big meals, so we have for days.
a. remainders b. help c. leftovers d. dishes
29. A large number of India men agreed that it was unwise to confide
their wives.
a. in b. on c. of d. with
30. The girl boy asked his mother to buy her chocolate
a. an acre of b. a pint of c. a mile of d. a bar of
31. He can find no to his troubles.
a. solve b. solver c. solution d. solvable
32. Some businessmen advertise their goods on TV, ____ advertise their goods one
newpapers.
a. any b. others c. the other d. some
33. I really can not tell the _______ between the two brothers.
a. differ b.different c.difference d.differently
34. Please read the _________ carefully before operating the machine.
a. directions b. permission c. regulations d. instructions
35. With the _________ of the weather, the journey was wonderful.
a. except b. exception c. excepting d. excepts
36/ She is Vietnamese ____ birth but she was born in the US.
A. by B. on C.from D.up
37/ I am right, _____?
A. am not I B.dont I C. arent I D. am I
38/ The roads are slippery. It ______ heavily last night.
A. must rain B.must be raining C. must be rained D. must have
rained
39/ Never put ___ until tomorrow what you can do today.
A.off B.of C.on D.from
40/ At present, _____ is doubling every 37 years.
A. the population world B. the world of population

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C. the world population D. the worlds population

41/ ____ Great Britain is one of the most powerful countries in the world.
A. A B. An C. The D. No article
42/ Vietnamese people prefer rice _____ bread.
A. than B. better than C. to D. more
th
43/ On 24 December next year, we ____ in this house for fifteen years.
A. have lived B. will be living C. will have lived D. had lived
44/ He took ___ the business after his father died.
A. on B. over C.away D.in
45/ This decaying tooth needs _________.
A. to fill B. fill C. filled D. filling
46/ The doctor said , I regret _______ you that the operation has been
unsucessful.
A. to inform B. inform C. informed D. informing
47/ A deaf-mute is a person who can _______.
A. neither hear nor speak B. either hear or speak
C. both hear and speak D. hear as well as speak
48/ We were made ___ hard when we were at school.
A. to study B. study C.studying D. studied
49/ I would rather you ______ to school on time.
A. to go B. go C. going D. went
50/ Friendship offers us great ______ in life.
A. please B. pleasant C.pleasure D.pleased
51/ I seem to remember that Sam has ever told me _____ number of ____lies.
A. a / no article B. the / the C. no article / the D. the / no
article
52/ We all were in a state of great _____ when we learnt that we had passed the
final exam.
A. excite B. exciting C.excitement D. excitedly
53/ We have a ______ suspicion that she knows more than she is telling us.
A. sneak B. sneaking C. sneaky D.sneakingly
54/ He looked at her and his hands pull out a ______ of money from his pocket
to give her some.
A. wad B. pile C. sheet D. piece
55/ At last , she decided to get divorced _____ her cruel husband.
A. from B. with C. of D. to
* Error Identification
56. Although most people are known that there is a list of the Seven World
Wonders,
A B C
only few can name them.
D
57. The largest pyramid by volume is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is
A B C

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considered the largest monument ever constructing anywhere in the world.

D
58. There is a pyramid in ancient Rome. The 27-meters-high Pyramid of
Cestius was
A B
C
built by the end of the first century BC and still exists today.
D
59.A sport consists of a physical and mentally competitive activity it is carried
out
A B C
with a recreational purpose for competition and for self-enjoyment.
D
60. The tourism is the activity of travel for the purpose of recreation and
business,
A B
and the provision of services for this activity.
C D
61. Champagne is a traditional beverage to serve on New Years Eve and New
Years
A B C D
Day.
62. There are several interesting New Years party television shows in where
many
A B C
famous people attend.
D
63. It is an opportunity for all family members to gather, exchange wishes, and
having
A B C
D
dinner together.
64. There are many private primary schools that provides education,
A B
accommodation, and food for children and orphans.
C D
65.Illiterate in developing countries is still growing at an alarming rate and that
fact
A B C
has not changed much.
D
66.Competition can have both beneficial with detrimental effects.
A B C D

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67. In the basketball, two teams compete against each other to determine who
can
A B C
score the most points.
D
68. The worlds population was higher in the 1980s more than in the 1960s.
A B C D
69. Although they dont want to have children any more, but they do not know
of safe
A B C D
ways to use birth control methods.
70. In the days leading up to Tet, each family traditional cooks special holiday
foods
A B C
such as mut, banh chung, and banh day.
D
IV)Writing:

A)1- 5: Choose the best option (A, B, C orD) from the four sentences which are
made up from the cues given.
1. behalf! entire company/I/ would like/ thank you! your work/r
A. Behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you about your
work.
B. On.behalf of the, entire company, I would like to thank you for all
your work.
C. Being behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you and your work.
D. Being behalf, the entire company and I would like to thank you for your
work.
2)There/ still/ vacant places/ science/ engineering courses,! vacancies!
humanities/ filled
. A. There still have some vacant places in science and engineering courses, but
vacancies in humanities have filled.
B. There still were some vacant places of science in engineering courses, but
vacancies of humanities filled.
C. There are still some vacant places science and engineering courses have, but
the vacancies humanities have been filled.
D. There are still some vacant places in science and engineering courses, but
the vacancies in humanities have been filled.
3)order/ preference! chosen! application! is requiredl and/ camrot! alteredl
application! closes//
A. The order of preference chosen in the application is required andC8Dl1ot be

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altered after the application closes ..

B. The order preference has chosen the application which is required and
cannot altered the application when it closes. .
C. The order of preference has chosen that the application is. required and
cannot be altered an application after it closes.
D. The order and preference chosen by the application is required and cannot
be altered by an application after closes.
4)We / have l choose/ new managerl shortlist / five! candidates//
A. We have to choose the new manager shortlist from five candidates.
B. We have choose anew manager shortlist of five candidates.
C. We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist offive candidates.
D. We have a choose of new manager from a shortlist among five candidates.
5,' How long! it!.take/ make/ decision! my application! LSE?I/
A. How long does it take and make decision about my application by LSE?
B. How long does it take to make a decision on my application to LSE?
C. . How long it will take me to make a decision on my application to
LSE?
D. How long does it take me to make my decision and my application to
LSE?
t,
6 10 : Complete the second sentence 10 that It has a similar meaning to
the first sentence, using the word given. Do not. change the word given.
6)Three hundred students entered theswimming competition last year. part
Three hundred students ______________________the swimming
competition last year.
7)The students will finish their English course at the end of June. have
The English course __________________________ the beginning of July.
8)I am not tall enough to reach the top of this cupboard. taller .
If I __________________reach the top of this cupboard.
9)If it hadn't rained, the school trip wouldn't have been a failure. caused
The failure of the school trip _________________________ the rain.
10)We finally managed to persuade my dad to let us go to the concert. in
We finally ______________ my dad toilet us go to the concert

B)*Writing :Below Is an advertisement for the position of secretary found

In Lao dong Newspaper of March 18, 2008.
ISUZU ISUZE ENGINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
(VIETNAM) LIMITED

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We're the factory of ISUZU ENGINE and parts manufacturing, will

expand new project. We are now looking for a highly knowledgeable ~d
experienced person to fill in the following position.

SECRETARY

Duty : Work with the Factorr Manager

Requirement : Female, 21 . 28 years
: Bachelor's degree in Japanese or English
: Good command of spoken and written Japanese or English
We offer attractive salary and fringe benefits to the successful candidate.
Interested persons are invited to apply in writing with resume and a recent
photo to:
GENERAL AFFAIRS MANAGER ISUZUEN,GINE
MANUFACTURING CO. (VIETNAM) LTD.
,144 HOANG QUOC VIET ROAD, HANOI

Write a letter to ISUZU to apply for the job mentioned in the advertisement.
Your letter should include the following details:
- Your name, address, and date of writing .
- Name and address of the company
. Greeting
- Introduction: say where you saw the advertisement and why you are writing
the letter of application
- Body:. mention your education and abilities that are relevant to the job's
requirements
_ Conclusion: express your willingness/interests to work for the company and
when you are available for interview
- Closing
C)Describe a party that you remember. Your writing should inClude: - the
even
that was celebrated
r
- where the party took place
- who was there
- why it was enjoyable
- why it is memorable to you

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ANSWER KEY
I. A
1. d 2. d 3. c 4. a 5. c 6. d 7. c 8. d
IB)
1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. d 6. c 7. a
IIA)1B 2A 3C 4B 5D
II)B1. TRUE 2. FALSE 3. FALSE 4. TRUE
IIC)1A 2C 3D 4C 5A 6D 7B 8A 9A 10C
KEY III
1.a 8. c 15. b 22. b 29. a
2. c 9. b 16. b 23. d 30. d
3. b 10. d 17. c 24. b 31. c
4. a 11. a 18. b 25. b 32. b
5. d 12. b 19. a 26. b 33. c
6. b 13. d 20. c 27. c 34. a
7. a 14. d 21. d 28. c 35. b
36.A 37.C 38. B 39.A 40.D 41.D 42.C 43.C 44.B 45.D
46.A 47.A 48.A 49.D 50.C 51.A 52.C 53.C 54.A 55.A
56. B (are known know)
57. D ( constructing constructed)
58. B (27-meters-high 27- meter- high )
59. B ( it is which is)
60. A (the tourism Tourism)
61. C ( to serve to be served)
62. C (in where in which)
63. D (having have)
64. B (provides provide)
65. A ( Illiterate Illiteracy)
66. C (with and)
67. A (the basketball basketball)
68. D (more than than)
69. D (but no word)
70. B (traditional traditionally)
IV)Writing

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A)1.B 2D 3A 4C 5B
6.took part in 7. will have finished by 8. were taller I could 9.
was caused by
10. succeeded in persuading
B) PHAN DINH PHUNG ST,
HANOI
MARCH 25. 2008

THE GENERAL AFFAIRS MANAGER ISUZU ENGINE

MANUFACTURING C
144 HOANG QUOC VIET RD.
Hanoi
Dear Sir,
I saw in the Laodong Newspaper of March 18 that you are looking for s
secratary to work with the Factory Manager. I would like to apply for this
position.
I graduated from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, University of Social Sciences and
Humanities. My major was English, and my minor was Japanese. In addition to
my studies at the university, I finished a six month Intensive Secretaial Course
at LCMA Secretarial School. The course included correspondence, typing,
shorthand, and secretarial practice.
I have a typing speed of 45 words per minute in English and 35 words per
minute in Vietnamese. I can operate a telex and a computer (Microsoft,
Powerpoint and Excel)

C)I remember a fantastic party I went to when I was a young. girl. As far as I
rember, it was to celebrate the retirement of my adored uncle. He had reached
the age of 65 and the Electronics company y for which I had WOrked for the last
30 years organized a party in a well -known restaurant to mark his retirement
.The celebration was attended by many people. A lot of them were his work
colleagues,as well as family and friends. We all had a delicious meal and then
there was dancing till late at night.The music was provided by a fOlk band
and .every one knew each other and were very relaxed. This celebration was
memorable for me becauseI was a young girl and for once I was allowed to stay
up late with the adults. I also remember that every one was genuinely happy,
especially my uncle, who had a beaming smile on his face throughout the
evening

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NM HC 2009 - 2010
Mn thi: TING ANH - THPT BNG A
THI CHNH THC Thi gian: 180 pht (khng k thi gian giao )
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SECTION A: PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
other words. Write your answer in the space provided.
1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor
2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced
3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good
4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager
5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure
II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress.
Write your answer in the space provided.
6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate
7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic
8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer
9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire
10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in
the spaceprovided.
11. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects.
A. field B. scope C. list D. range
12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have
happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
13. - Do you think the book is expensive?
- Yes, its not ______ what we paid for it.
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14. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncles will?
A. what B. how C. which D. whom
15. The new system didnt ______ expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up
to
16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.
A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they
meet
17. ______ arent effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them.
A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts
18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______.
A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment
19. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on.
A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone
20. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview.
A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly
21. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
22. They are going to make ______ excursion next month.
A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's
23. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.
A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic
24. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions.
A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
25. Do you know the man ______ over there?
A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National
Guard to assist in the clean-up operation.
27. One of the most important things in life is a good health.
28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.
29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.
30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.
31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.
32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesnt know to prepare French
foods in the traditional manner.
33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we
learned that all the dishwashers had been sold.
34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.S GD & T
III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences.
Write your answer in the space provided.
36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)______ to co-operate.
37. The book doesnt say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM)______ about
everything else.
38. The noise (LESS)______ as the plane got farther away.
39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE)______ leader.
40. I couldnt help it. The accident was (AVOID)______.
41. She was (EXTREME)______ knowledgeable about the history of China.
42. He was very (SET)_______ when his cat was run over.
43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE)_______ with the referee.
44. Many people were buried (LIVE)______ after the earthquake.

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45. She studied (ECONOMY)______ at university.

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space
provided.
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer
days, you can see thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46)______ are
very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers.
Surfing is a skill, and it needs learning. Dont (47)______ to be able to surf properly the
(48)______ time you try. However, by practising a few times you will learn (49)______ to do
it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds
(50)______ years ago in Hawaii. Men swam (51)______ to sea to catch fish and found they
could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves. These first surfers did not
(52)______ a board. They were body surfers. Many people (53)______ do this type of
surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or
standing (54)______ them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made
them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (55)______.
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
gap. Write your answer in the space provided.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions
will help you identify your (56)______. An employer will consider you seriously for a
(57)______ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and
which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly
not everyone is equally good (58)______ everything. You may need to improve yourself and
so (59)______ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to
(60)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-
improvement will lead to (61)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven
areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of
responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask (62)______ if
you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a
job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63)______ if necessary.
Makea list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers,
family and friends.If you are considering a career that (64)______ a special talent, such as art,
acrobatics, mathematics ormusic, discuss your aptitudes with (65)______ expert in that area
and discover how they fit the needs of the
occupation.
56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room
58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for
59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing
60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances
64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges
65. A. a B. an C. the D. this
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write
your answer in the space provided.
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1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth
century:
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child
and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of
productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed patronage of
Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame
von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance,
when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von
Mecks patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous,
including the music for the ballets of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Tchaikovskys
music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the
first that brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this,S GD & T Ngh An K thi
hc sinh gii tnh nm hc 2009-2010 Mn ting Anh Page 5 of 10 little attention had been
given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of cholera on November 6th
1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.
66. The best title for this passage could be ______.
A. The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky
B. Development of Tchaikovskys Music for Ballets
C. Tchaikovskys Relationship with Madame von Meck
D. The Cause of Tchaikovskys Death
67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT
______.
A. she had economic troubles
B. she was generous
C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky
D. she enjoyed Tchaikovskys music
68. According to the passage, Tchaikovskys music is most well-known for ______.
A. its repetitive and monotonous tones
B. the ballet-like quality of music
C. the richness and melodic drama of the music
D. its lively, capricious melodies
69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovskys influence on ballet music.
B. Tchaikovskys unhappiness leading to suicide.
C. The patronage of Madame von Meck.
D. Tchaikovskys productivity in composing.
70. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous
B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovskys death
C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers
D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovskys girlfriends
SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
We
find ...............................................................................................................................................
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72. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their
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73. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
They accidentally cut
off ........................................................................................................................ ..
74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.
He
needn't...........................................................................................................................................
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75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
Despite..........................................................................................................................................
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II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s).
76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasnt working properly. (WRONG)

77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)

78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they werent really. (AS)

79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)

80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)

III. Write a composition about the following topic:

1. What do you think an ideal teacher should be?
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SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 points)
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
other words. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer 5 = 5
points
1D 2B 3D 4A 5C
II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress.
Write your answer in the space provided.1 point/ 1 correct answer 5 = 5 points
6B 7C 8A 9C 10A
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points)
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in
the spaceprovided.1 point/ 1 correct answer 15 = 15 points
11. D 14. A 17. B 20. C 23. B12. A 15. D 18. B 21. C 24. B13. C 16. C 19. B 22. A 25. A
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
1 point/ 1 correct answer 10 = 10 points
MISTAKE CORRECTION MISTAKE CORRECTION
26. Because Because of 31. on the average on average
27. a good health good health 32. know to know how to
28. a big amount a large/ huge/enormous amount
33. advertiseAdvertised, or: that/ which had been advertised
29. Comparing Compared 34. rising raising
30. level standard 35. will lie will be lying
III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences.
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1 point/ 1 correct answer 10 = 10 points

36. refusal 39. indecisive 42. upset 45. economics
37. informative 40. unavoidable 43.
38. lessened 41. extremely 44. alive
SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space
provided.
1 point/ 1 correct answer 10 = 10 points
46. that/ which 49. how 52. use 55. instead
47. expect 50. of 53. still
48. first 51. out 54. on
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
gap. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer 10 = 10 points
56. B 59. B 62. D 65. B57. A 60. D 63. C58. C 61. A 64. A
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write
your answer in the space provided. 2 points/ 1 correct answer 5 = 10 points
66. A 68. C 70. B 67. D 69. B
SECTION D: WRITING (25 points)
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. 1 point/ 1 correct answer 5 = 5 points
Suggested answers:
71. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days.
72. Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger
house.
73. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road.
74. He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway).
75. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of
your
behaviour, I will help you this time.
II. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). 1 point/ 1 correct answer 5 =
5 points
Suggested answers:
76. While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car.
77. Sandra said that she didnt mind working late.
78. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they werent really.
79. I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me.
80. It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping.
III. Write a composition about the following topic: (15 points)
What do you think an ideal teacher should be?S GD & T Ngh An K thi hc sinh
gii tnh nm hc 2009-2010 Mn ting Anh Page 10 of 10
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. Write about 200 words.
Notes:
The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme:
1. Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate.
2. Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with
coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-
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3. Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the
level of
English language gifted upper-secondary school students.
Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly
before
marking the papers.
Thank you for your cooperation and considerations.
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