đề số 12, 13, 14, 15
ĐỀ SỐ 12
Paper 1
SECTION A
In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. For each question, 1 to 20, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
1) Darwin was a ... scientist in the nineteenth century.
A/ world-wide
B/ fantastic
C/ shining
D/ brilliant
2) My father jogs a ... of miles every morning.
A/ couple
B/ double
C/ little
D/ some
3) Don't ... bad habits in a child.
A/ persuade
B/ encourage
C/ communicate
D/ improve
4) She ... her parents for the failure of her marriage.
A/ quarreled
B/ blamed
C/ relieved
D/ objected
5) We felt very ... to hear you were safe.
A/ worried
B/ confusing
C/ relieved
D/ convenient
6) Having ... the table, Mrs. Robert called the family for dinner.
A/ laid
B/ ordred
C/ finished
D/ prepared
7) The team's success was largely ... our efforts.
A/ because
B/ come from
C/ by
D/ due to
8) I was ... to go out when you telephoned.
A/ plan
B/ about
C/ nearly
D/ just
9) Take this road and you will .. at the hotel in five minutes.
A/ come
B/ reach
C/ find
D/ arrive
10) Dr. Nam was believed ... in New York.
A/ had lived
B/ having lived
C/ to be living
D/ living
11) I feel as if my head ... on fire now, doctor.
A/ were
B/ is
C/ is being
D/ has been
12) It was difficult to ... a date which was convenient for everyone.
A/ organise
B/ arrange
C/ make
D/ provide
13) When I first came here, they ... this bridge yet.
A/ didn't build
C/ hadn't built
B/ weren't building
D/ wouldn't build
14) Sunday is a holiday, ... most people rest.
A/ which
B/ that
C/ where
D/ when
15) Only when he is here ... English.
A/ he has spoken
C/ speaks he
B/ he speaks
D/ does he speak
16) If I knew you ... busy, I wouldn't disturb you.
A/ were
B/ had been
C/ are
D/ would be
17) We both worked for three hours, ... she paid John more than me.
A/ although
B/ even
C/ therefore
D/ yet
18) The man ... towards us is an engineer.
A/ coming
B/ comes
C/ is coming
D/ to come
19) They ... for Paris by 6 a.m tomorrow.
A/ has left
B/ will have left
C/ will leave
D/ will be leaving
20) We are not used ... late at night.
A/ for studying
B/ to studying
C/ to study
D/ being studied
SECTION B
In this section you will find after the passage five questions of unfinished statements about the passage, each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing. You must choose the one which you think fits best. For each question, 21 to 25, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
In 1920, after some thirty-nine years of problems with disease, high costs, and politics, the Panama Canal was officially opened, finally linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by allowing ships to pass through the fifty-mile canal zone instead of traveling some seven thousand miles around Cape Horn. It takes a ship approximately eight hours to complete the trip through the canal and costs an average of fifteen thousand dollars, one-tenth of what it would cost an average ship to round the Horn. More than fifteen thousand ships pass through its locks each year.
The French initiated the project but sold their rights to the United States. The latter will control it until the end of the twentieth century when panama takes over its duties.
21) Who currently controls the Panama Canal?
A/ The United States
B/ Panama
C/ France
D/ the Canal Zone
22) In approximately what year will a different government take control of tha Panama Canal?
A/ 2100
B/ 3000
C/ 2999
D/ 2000
23) On the average, how much would it cost a ship to travel around Cape Horn?
A/ $ 1,555
B/ $ 15,000
C/ $ 150,000
D/ $ 1,500,000
24) In what year was the construction propably begun on the canal?
A/ 1881
B/ 1939
C/ 1920
d/ 1999
25) What can be inferred from this reading?
A/ This is a costly project which should be reevaluated.
B/ Despite all the problems involved, the project is beneficial.
C/ Many captains prefer to sail around Cape Horn because it is less expensive.
D/ Due to all the problems, three governments have had to control the canal over the years.
Paper 2
WRITING
SECTION A
USE OF ENGLISH
A/ Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
In the thirteenth-century Wales there was a handsome young prince called Llewellyn. He was very fond of hunting and used to go out (26) ... the forests, and mountains with his favourite hunting-dog, (27) ... name was Gelert.(28) ... day, however, he left Gelert (29) ... home to guard his baby son, who was only a few months (30) ... . In the evening when the prince (31) ... from hunting he saw that his house was (32) ... a terrible mess. The furniture(33) ... been knocked over and there was blood on the walls. He could not find his baby son. Then he saw his dog Gelert running towards him, covered (34) ... blood. The prince thought that the dog had attacked and killed his son. He (35) ... violently angry, drew his sword and killed the dog with one blow.
However, when he looked around his house more carefully he found his son lying under a chair, alive (36) ... well. Then he saw the dead body of huge wolf. He realised that Gelert had (37) ... his son's life by fighting and killing the wolf. The prince was horrified (38) ... the mistake he had made and when he buried the dog, he built an enormous pile (39) ... stones to mark spot, which can still be seen today. He never (40) ... hunting again.
B/ GUIDED SENTENCE BUILDING
Build a complete sentence with the given words.
41) Mr. / not interested / buy / new / car
42) because / heavy rain / students / late / class
43) you know / Mary / engaged / friend / mine ?
44) it / not easy / start / look / job / his age
45) he / bored / doing / same thing / after / day
46) they / not / happy / during / last / years
47) teacher / allow / take / seat / window
48) child / scream / dentist / pull out / tooth
49) brother / spend / spare time / read books / watch television
50) manager / go / party / although / very busy
C/ Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meaning. Begin with the given words.
51) He has to pay the bills before the fifth of the month.
The bills .......................................
52) You remembered posting the letter, didn't you?
You didn't .....................................
53) It is a six-hour flight from London to New York.
It takes .........................................
54) Mrs. Green said to her son, "Be careful when you cross the street !"
Mrs. Green told ...............................
55) I'm sorry that he isn't with us now.
I wish ........................................
SECTION B
COMPOSITION
Write a composition from 80 to 120 words on this topic:
The benefits of sports and physical exercises
ĐÁP ÁN (GỢI Ý)
Paper 1
1 (D)
2 (A)
3 (B)
4 (B)
5 (C)
6 (A)
7 (D)
8 (B)
9 (D)
10 (C)
11 (A)
12 (B)
13 (C)
14 (D)
15 (D)
16 (C)
17 (D)
18 (A)
19 (B)
20 (B)
21 (B)
22 (D)
23 (C)
24 (A)
25 (B)
Paper 2
26 ) into
27) whose
28) One
29) at
30) old
31) returned
32) in
33) had
34) in
35) became / got / was
36) and
37) saved
38) at / by
39) of
40) went
41) Mr Nam / Clark ... is / was not interested in buying a new car.
42) Because of the heavy rain many students were late for class.
43) Do you know (that) Mary is/ will be engaged to a friend of mine?
44) It is not easy to start looking for a job at his age.
45) He is / was bored with doing the same thing day after day.
46) They have not been happy during the last few years.
47) The teacher allowed me / him ....to take the / a seat near / by the window.
48) The child screamed while the dentist was pulling out his / her tooth.
49) My brother spends/ spent his spare time reading books and watching television.
50) The manager went to the party although he was very busy.
51) The bills have to be paid before the fifth of the month.
52) You didn't forget posting the letter, did you?
53) It takes six hours to fly from London to New York.
54) Mrs. Green told her son to be careful when he crossed the street.
55) I wish (that) he were with us now.
COMPOSITION
Many people think that sports and physical exercises are unimportant things.
Some even consider them mere amusements. But in actual fact, sports and physical exercises are very helpful.
Sports such as running, swimming and boxing make our body strong, prevent us from getting too fat and keep us healthy. They also prove to be effective treatment for some illnesses such as rheumatism, stomachache, mental sickness and heart trouble.
Physical activities in the form of good games are particularly valuable for character training. They can help to improve our intelligence, patience, self-discipline and unselfishness.
Because of their great benefits, sports and physical exercises are enjoyed by millions of people all over the world.
Nhiều người nghĩ rằng thể thao và các bài tập thể dục là những thứ không quan trọng.
Một số thậm chí xem xét họ chỉ amusements. Nhưng trên thực tế, thể thao và các bài tập thể dục rất hữu ích.
Các môn thể thao như chạy bộ, bơi lội và đấm bốc làm cho cơ thể bạn mạnh mẽ, ngăn ngừa chúng ta trở nên béo phì và giữ cho chúng ta khỏe mạnh. Họ cũng chứng minh là có hiệu quả điều trị một số bệnh như thấp khớp, đau dạ dày, bệnh tâm thần và rắc rối về tim.
Các hoạt động thể chất dưới dạng các trò chơi tốt đặc biệt có giá trị cho việc huấn luyện nhân vật. Họ có thể giúp nâng cao trí thông minh, kiên nhẫn, kỷ luật và không ích kỷ.
Vì lợi ích to lớn của họ, thể thao và các bài tập thể dục được hưởng bởi hàng triệu người trên khắp thế giới.
ĐỀ SỐ 13
Paper 1
SECTION A
In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. For each question, 1 to 20, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
1) They tried to extinguish the flames.
A/ take off
B/ put out
C/ get off
D/ get out of
2) It performs arithmetic functions perfectly well.
A/ accomplishes
B/ gives
C/ takes
D/ presents
3) I wonder if there is a concrete solution for the problem.
A/ reasonable
B/ valid
C/ temporary
D/ solid
4) He was chased across Regent's Park and was finally captured at a hot dog stall.
A/ seen
B/ shot
C/ arrested
D/ released
5) The strike began last weekend after a worker had been sacked.
A/ employed
B/ dismissed
C/ separate
D/ injured
6) While he ... the poster, a door behind him opened.
A/ stared at
B/ was staring at
C/ has stared
D/ had stared
7) Drivers have been warned to be careful ... locking their doors.
A/ for
B/ about
C/ of
D/ at
8) I got everyone in the family ... Jane's birthday card.
A/ sign
B/ signed
C/ to sign
D/ having signed
9) We can never forget Mrs. Goddard, ... taught us English composition.
A/ who
B/ that
C/ whom
D/ A and B are correct
10) We have much pleasure in ... the invitation to your wedding.
A/ accepting
B/ thanking
C/ taking
D/ welcoming
11) She's very well ... and I encouraged her to go back to work.
A/ intelligent
B/ experience
C/ training
D/ qualified
12) If we ...in further research now, we'll be ready to face the future.
A/ invest
B/ protest
C/ rely
D/ conserve
13) Active: No one has ever asked me that question before.
Passive:
A/ That question has ever been asked me by no one before.
B/ That question has never been asked me before by any one.
C/ I have not ever been asked that question before.
D/ I have never been asked that question before.
14) Direct: The teacher said to us, "Don't make so much noise".
Indirect:
A/ The teacher said we didn't make so much noise.
B/ The teacher told us that we didn't make so much noise.
C/ The teacher asked us not to make so much noise.
D/ The teacher ordered us if we didn't make so much noise.
15) ... people go to the movies now than ten years ago.
A/ Less
B/ Lesser
C/ Few
D/ Fewer
16) The speaker said ... nothing worth listening to.
A/ complete
B/ almost
C/ quite
D/ completely
17) It is necessary that you ... here at 9 a.m tomorrow.
A/ would be
B/ be
C/ will be being
D/ would have been
18) It's too bad we lost the game. If you ... for us, we ...
A/ play – shall win.
B/ played – should win
C/ had played – should have won.
D/ had played – should win.
19) He ... unless he heard some news.
A/ will not write
C/ would not wrote
B/ would not write
D/ would write
20) While attempting to reach his home before the storm ...
A/ the bicycle of Tom broke down.
B/ it happened that Tom's bike broke down.
C/ the storm caught Tom
D/ Tom had an accident on his bicycle.
SECTION B
In this section you will find after the passage five questions of unfinished statements about the passage, each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing. You must choose the one which you think fits best. For each question, 21 to 25, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
The early expansion of the sugar industry was based on cane transported from two different parts of the Orient, first from India and second from the islands of the Southwest Pacific. From India, sugar cane was carried through the western regions of Asia into Arabia and later into the countries bordering on the Mediterranean. It was established in Sicily in about A.D. 703 and was carried to Spain in about A.D. 755. As early as A.D 1150, Spain had at least 75,000 acres of cane. During this early period sugar cane was grown largely to supply local wants. The Crusades were partly responsible for the further expansion and improvement of the sugar industry and for interesting Europeans in the use of sugar.
Sự mở rộng sớm của ngành công nghiệp đường đã được dựa trên cây mía được vận chuyển từ hai vùng khác nhau của phương Đông, đầu tiên từ Ấn Độ và thứ hai từ các hòn đảo của Tây Nam Thái Bình Dương. Từ Ấn Độ, cây mía đã được vận chuyển qua các khu vực phía tây của châu Á vào Ả rập và sau đó là các nước có biên giới với Địa Trung Hải. Nó được thành lập ở Sicily vào khoảng năm 703 trước Công nguyên và được mang đến Tây Ban Nha vào khoảng năm 755. Từ năm 1150, Tây Ban Nha đã có ít nhất 75.000 mẫu mía. Trong thời kỳ đầu cây mía đã được trồng chủ yếu để cung cấp cho người dân địa phương. Các cuộc Thập tự chinh đã phần nào chịu trách nhiệm cho việc mở rộng và cải tiến hơn nữa ngành công nghiệp đường và cho người châu Âu thú vị trong việc sử dụng đường.
21) From this passage, sugar cane was first grown in ....
A/ Europe
B/ the Orient
C/ Arabia
D/ Sicily
22) Sugar cane was first introduced into Spain in .....
A/ A.D 703
B/ A.D 755
C/ A.D 1150
D/ A.D 1419
23) In the twelfth century, most cane was grown ...
A/ for exportation
B/ for industrial uses
C/ for sale in the large market cities
D/ For local use
24) One thing that caused the sugar industry to expand in Europe was ...
A/ the favorable climate in the Orient
B/ the Crusades
C/ better means of transportation
D/ that came from the different parts of the Orient
25) Cane was transported ...
A/ from islands of the Southwest Pacific, to India, to Asia and then to Spain.
B/ from the islands of the Southwest Pacific, to the western areas of Asia and then to the countries near the Mediterranean.
C/ from India to the Southwest Pacific, to Asia, into Arabia and then to the countries bordering the Mediterranean.
D/ from India to Asia into Arabia and then to the countries on the border of Mediterranean.
Paper 2
WRITING
SECTION A
USE OF ENGLISH
A/ Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
(26) ... June 14th , in Carmel, Indiana, a woman saw a large strange bright light moving around (27) ... the sky. The woman, Mrs Dora Gabb, 34, phoned the police and spoke to Patrolman Conrad Brown, who came straight(28) ... her house to (29) ... When he arrived, there was (30) ... to be seen, but ten minutes later, Mrs Gabb's 14-year-old daughter, Leslie, (31) ... into the house screaming. Leslie (32) ... that she and a girfriend were (33) ... on motorbikes in the woods (34) ... they saw "a large object, bigger than a house" directly in front of them. It had a green top, white sides, a reddish purple tail, and light of purple, green, gold, red and blue. It (35) ... no sound. The girls' motorbikes stopped (36) ... and the girls "felt strange". The (37) ... came down lower and (38) ... for some time about 100 feet (39) ... the ground, not moving. Then with a wistling sound, it left at high (40) ....
B/ GUIDED SENTENCE BUILDING
Build a complete sentence with the given words.
41) driver/ stop / car / time / save / child
42) uncle / impossible / home / lunch
43) After / I / entered / house / it / to rain
44) You / should / careful / driving / this city
45) weather / too bad / us / go / picnic
46) When / meet / her / talking / teacher
47) My mother / preferred / me / go shopping / her
48) When we / have / dinner / we / go / out for a walk
49) The noise / the traffic / prevented / me / go to sleep
50) We / go airport / see / off / last
C/ Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meaning. Begin with the given words.
51) It will be too late, if we don't start conserving fossil fuels now.
Unless .................................................
52) "Don't bathe when the red flag is flying," sad the lifeguard.
The lifeguard warned them ..................................
53) We shouldn't be impolite to our parents in any circumstance.
In ................................................................
54) Unless you water those flowers regularly, they will wither.
If you ..........................................
55) We have made great progress in our economy in the last few years.
Great progress .........................................
SECTION B
COMPOSITION
Write a composition from 80 to 120 words on this topic:
A friend of yours, living abroad, wants to visit your city for some days. Write a letter telling him/ her what there is to see in your city.
ĐÁP ÁN (GỢI Ý)
Paper 1
1 (B)
2 (A)
3 (D)
4 (C)
5 (B)
6 (B)
7 (B)
8 (C)
9 (A)
10 (A)
11 (D)
12 (A)
13 (D)
14 (C)
15 (D)
16 (B)
17 (B)
18 (C)
19 (B)
20 (D)
21 (B)
22 (B)
23 (D)
24 (B)
25 (D)
Paper 2
26) On
27) in
28) to
29) investigate / excamine / enquire / inquire
30) nothing
31) rushed
32) said / informed
33) riding
34) when
35) made / produced
36) working
37) spaceship / object
38) stayed
39) above
40) speed
41) The driver stopped / has stopped the car in time to save the child.
42) My uncle finds it impossible to come home for lunch.
43) After I had entered the house, it began to rain / raining.
44) You should be careful when driving in this city.
45) The weather was / is too bad for us to go for / on a picnic.
46) When I met her, she was talking to / with the teacher.
47) My mother preferred me to go shopping with her yesterday.
48) When he had dinner, we went out for a walk.
49) The noise of the traffic prevented me from going to sleep.
50) We went to the aiport to see him / her ... off last Sunday / week.
51) Unless we start conserving fossil fuels now, it will be too late.
52) The lifeguard warned them not to bathe when the red flag was flying.
53) In no circumstance should we be impolite to our parents.
54) if you don't water those flowers regularly, they will wither.
55) Great progress has been made in our economy in the last few years.
COMPOSITION
Dear John,
I have just received your letter, in which you tell me that you are going to visit Ho Chi Minh City for some days. I'm sure you will have a good time here because there are several interesting places for you to see. You can go on a city sight-seeing tour that includes the City Hall, the Thong Nhat palace, the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, the Zoo, and the Dam Sen Amusement Park. All of these sights are in or near the centre of the city. If you have time, you can pay a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Which are about 40 miles from the city centre. There you will see, as well as learn from the guide, many interesting things concerning our revolutionary war.
At present I'm not very busy, so I'll be glad to act as your guide during your holiday in my city.
I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Yours sincerely.
John thân mến,
Tôi vừa nhận được bức thư của bạn, trong đó bạn nói với tôi rằng bạn sẽ đến thăm Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh trong một vài ngày. Tôi chắc chắn bạn sẽ có một thời gian vui vẻ ở đây bởi vì có một số nơi thú vị để bạn xem. Bạn có thể tham quan một tour tham quan thành phố bao gồm City Hall, Dinh Thống Nhất, Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm, Vườn thú và Công viên Giải trí Dam Sen. Tất cả những điểm tham quan này nằm trong hoặc gần trung tâm thành phố. Nếu có thời gian, bạn có thể ghé thăm Địa đạo Củ Chi. Trong đó khoảng 40 dặm từ trung tâm thành phố. Ở đó bạn sẽ thấy, cũng như học hỏi từ hướng dẫn, nhiều điều thú vị liên quan đến cuộc chiến cách mạng của chúng tôi.
Hiện tại tôi không bận lắm, vì vậy tôi sẽ rất vui khi làm hướng dẫn viên trong kỳ nghỉ của bạn ở thành phố của tôi.
Tôi mong được nhìn thấy bạn.
ĐỀ SỐ 14
Paper 1
SECTION A
In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. For each question, 1 to 20, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
1) You'll ... yourself a lot of time if you take the car.
A/ spend
B/ make
C/ spare
D/ save
2) He ... the work that he was assigned to.
A/ hadn't finished
B/ hasn't finished
C/ wasn't finished
D/ won't finish
3) The warranty is a contract that spells ... your rights.
A/ on
B/ in
C/ off
D/ out
4) Drivers have been warned to be careful ... locking their doors.
A/ for
B/ about
C/ of
D/ at
5) Instead of ... about the good news, Tom seemed to be indifferent.
A/ exciting
B/ being excited
C/ excited
D/ being exciting
6) Sunday is a holiday, ... most people rest.
A/ which
B/ that
C/ where
D/ when
7) They ... for Paris by 6 a.m tomorrow.
A/ has left
B/ will have left
C/ will leave
D/ will be leaving
8) The candidates were busy ... their composition.
A/ to write
B/ writing
C/ having written
D/ to have been written
9) A good student must know ...
A/ to study hard
C/ to be a good student
B/ how to study effectively
D/ the way of efficiency in study
10) ... you didn't have the key, I wouldn't have locked the door.
A/ If I knew
B/ If had I known
C/ Had I known
D/ All are wrong
11) The salary of a bus driver is much higher ...
A/ in comparison with the salary of a teacher.
B/ to compare as a teacher.
C/ than a teacher.
D/ than that of a teacher.
12) Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed ... the heavy fog.
A/ as result
B/ because
C/ on account for
D/ due to
13) The interview is ... to this magazine.
A/ privileged
B/ specialized
C/ exclusive
D/ worthy
14) Not only ... to take the medicine, he also hit the nurse.
A/ he refused
B/ did he refuse
C/ he was refused
D/ does he refuse
15) The use of credit cards in place of cash ... rapidly in recent years.
A/ were increasing
C/ have increased
B/ are increasing
D/ has increased
16) By the end of this year my father ... in this company for 10 year.
A/ will work
C/ has been working
B/ will have been working
D/ Both B and C are correct
17) Her husband is ... she is.
A/ twice as old as
B/ twice older than
C/ twice more age than
D/ two times of age more than
18) They promised to write ... we never heard from them again.
A/ except
B/ but
C/ although
D/ because
19) I am not sure, but ... I know, he has dicided to accept the new job in London.
A/ according
B/ on the whole
C/ as long as
D/ as far as
20) "When did you come here?" – "I ... here since last Sunday."
A/ had been
B/ was
C/ have
D/ have been
SECTION B
In this section you will find after the passage five questions of unfinished statements about the passage, each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing. You must choose the one which you think fits best. For each question, 21 to 25, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
In many old cities in Europe, there are narrow twisting roads with many shops huddling together along the two sides. These commercial places are not so modern and convennient as those called shopping centres in modern cities, especially in the suburbs of the big cities in the United States.
Shopping centres have developed rapidly because of the shift of the population to the suburbs, the growing use of and dependence upon the automobile and the heavy traffic in downtown areas.
A shopping centre is a large group of stores facing a huge central mall which maybe convered, heated and air-conditional. A shopping centre is also surrounded by a parking area with space for thousands of cars.
We can buy all kinds of food and get anything we need in a shopping centre. Unlike a supermarket where groceries are chiefly sold, a shopping centre provides us with all services besides food. We can get our hair cut, eyes examined, clothes washed; we can book our tickets for a world tour and even enroll in special classes.
Shopping centres are, therefore, very convenient for customers, but they lack the "sense of closeness" as felt in older commercial centres.
21) The rapid development of shopping centres is mainly due to ...
A/ the fast-growing prosperity of suburban people.
B/ the increasing use of the automobile.
C/ the growing use of heavy cars in big cities.
D/ the shift of the population to downtown areas.
22) A shopping centre is a large group of stores facing a huge centrall mall which is ...
A/ narrow and winding.
B/ very crowded with automobiles
C/ used as a store-house for heaters and air-conditioners.
D/ shaded and comfortable.
23) American shopping centres are especially established in the suburbs because ...
A/ the customers want to avoid the heavy traffic in downtown areas.
B/ the traffic is heavier in the suburbs than in the downtown areas.
C/ there are few people moving from the downtown areas to the neighbouring regions.
D/ the streets in the downtown areas are so narrow and twisting.
24) Customers can't find the "sense of closeness" in a modern shopping centre because ...
A/ all the items in the stores are very expensive.
B/ the shopkeepers are not very cordial.
C/ it is too modern and conventional.
D/ they worry too much about the safety of their cars.
25) In the shopping sections of many old cities in the Europe, the stores are located ....
A/ in the suburbs.
B/ in residential areas.
C/ along poor, dirty roads.
D/ along small, winding streets.
Paper 2
WRITING
SECTION A
USE OF ENGLISH
A/ Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
Mr. Boxell was just shutting his shoe shop a the end of the day (26) ... a man in a wellcut suit (27) ... in and asked for an expensive pair of shoes. There was (28) ... about the way the man walked that (29) ... Mr. Boxell suspicious. He felt as if he had seen him before (30) ... and then (31) ... that he had – on TV! The man was a (32) ... criminal! The man tried on few pairs of shoes (33) ... he bought a pair (34) ... Mr Boxell strongly recommended. "They're a bit tight" the man complained. "They'll stretch, sir," Mr. Boxell said. (35) ... Mr. Boxell had expected, the man limped (36) ... the shop next day to complain Mr. Boxell had deliberately (38) ... the man a pair of shoes (39) ... were a size (40) ... small, knowing he would return them the next day!
B/ GUIDED SENTENCE BUILDING
Build a complete sentence with the given words.
41) Ten miles / not far / go / delicious meal
42) He / want / roof / repair / fence / mend
43) There / be / three students / choose / the best ones
44) teacher / allow / take / seat / window
45) because / heavy rain / students / late / class
46) children / busy / collect / shells / beach
47) I / not think / enough qualifications / job
48) accident / happen / while / drive / highway
49) take / them / years / build / the bridge
50) doctor / whom / see / party / friend
C/ Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meaning. Begin with the given words.
51) Speaking English fluently is not easy.
It ...............................
52) He has to pay the bills before the fifth of the month.
The bills .........................
53) Without a passport she couldn't have left the country.
If .............................
54) The owners of newspapers are usually very rich.
The people ............................
55) Robert opened the drawer and took out a knife.
Opening .............................
SECTION B
COMPOSITION
Write a composition from 80 to 120 words on this topic:
The benefits of sports and physical exercises
ĐÁP ÁN (GỢI Ý)
Paper 1
1 (D)
2 (B)
3 (D)
4 (B)
5 (B)
6 (D)
7 (B)
8 (B)
9 (B)
10 (C)
11 (D)
12 (D)
13 (C)
14 (B)
15 (D)
16 (B)
17 (A)
18 (B)
19 (D)
20 (D)
21 (B)
22 (D)
23 (A)
24 (C)
25 (D)
Paper 2
26) when
27) walked
28) something
29) made
30) somewhere
31) remembered
32) wanted
33) before
34) which/that
35) As
36) into
37) about
38) sold
39) that/which
40) too
41) Ten miles is not far to go far a dilicious meal.
42) He wants the roof repaired and the fence mended.
43) There are three students chosen among the best ones.
44) The teacher allowed me / him ... to take the / a seat near / by the window.
45) Because of the heavy rain many students were late for class.
46) The children are / were busy collecting shells on the beach.
47) I don't think you have (got) enough qualifications for the job.
48) The accident happened while he was driving on a highway.
49) It took them three years to build the bridge.
50) The doctor whom you saw at the party is my friend.
51) It is not easy to speak English fluently.
52) The bills have to be paid before the fifth of the month.
53) If she hadn't had a passport, she couldn't have left the country.
If there hadn't been a passport, she couldn't have left the country.
54) The people who own newspapers are usually very rich.
55) Opening the drawer, Robert took out a knife.
COMPOSITION
Many people think that sports and physical exercises are unimportant things.
Some even consider them mere amusements. But in actual fact, sports and physical exercises are very helpful.
Sports such as running, swimming and boxing make our body strong, prevent us from getting too fat and keep us healthy. They also prove to be effective treatment for some illnesses such as rheumatism, stomachache, mental sickness and heart trouble.
Physical activities in the form of good games are particularly valuable for character training. They can help to improve our intelligence, patience, self-discipline and unselfishness.
Because of their great benefits, sports and physical exercises are enjoyed by millions of people all over the world.
Nhiều người nghĩ rằng thể thao và các bài tập thể dục là những thứ không quan trọng.
Một số thậm chí xem xét họ chỉ amusements. Nhưng trên thực tế, thể thao và các bài tập thể dục rất hữu ích.
Các môn thể thao như chạy bộ, bơi lội và đấm bốc làm cho cơ thể bạn mạnh mẽ, ngăn ngừa chúng ta trở nên béo phì và giữ cho chúng ta khỏe mạnh. Họ cũng chứng minh là có hiệu quả điều trị một số bệnh như thấp khớp, đau dạ dày, bệnh tâm thần và rắc rối về tim.
Các hoạt động thể chất dưới dạng các trò chơi tốt đặc biệt có giá trị cho việc huấn luyện nhân vật. Họ có thể giúp nâng cao trí thông minh, kiên nhẫn, kỷ luật và không ích kỷ.
Vì lợi ích to lớn của họ, thể thao và các bài tập thể dục được hưởng bởi hàng triệu
ĐỀ SỐ 15
Paper 1
SECTION A
In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. For each question, 1 to 20, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
1) It was considerate of you not to play the piano while I was having a sleep.
A/ impolite
B/ thoughtless
C/ thoughtful
D/ resentful
2) She had rows with her neighbour yesterday.
A/ visits
B/ adventures
C/ expeditions
D/ quarrels
3) The new contact lenses made the woman blink her eyes much more than usual.
A/ Strain and stretch
B/ open and close
C/ rub
D/ shade
4) The lawyers were asked to approach the bench.
A/ detect
B/ descend
C/ evade
D/ come near
5) Bill felt confident about his grade on the test he had just taken.
A/ depressed
B/ ecstatic
C/ sure
D/ uncertain
6) Why didn't you let me ... when you were coming?
A/ know
B/ to know
C/ knowing
D/ have known
7) If only he ... me a chance, I could have told him the truth.
A/ gave
B/ has given
C/ could give
D/ had given
8) The decision was postponed, ... was exactly what he wanted.
A/ which
B/ that
C/ who
D/ whom
9) My boss is angry with me. I didn't do all work that I ... last week.
A/ should do
B/ should have done
C/ must have done
D/ might have done
10) The people at the party were worried about Mary because no one was aware ... she had gone.
A/ where that
B/ of the place where
C/ of where that
D/ the place
11) Are you accustomed to ... in a small flat yet?
A/ live
B/ living
C/ lived
D/ have lived
12) I will go out ...
A/ in spite the rain
B/ in spite it rains
C/ althought the rain
D/ in spite of the rain
13) The holidays at the seaside ... We really had a good time there.
A/ made us happily
B/ made us happiness
C/ made we happy
D/ made us happy
14) He sold his car ... a thousand dollars.
A/ at
B/ for
C/ with
D/ it
15) She was proud ... finishing the work in such a short time.
A/ of
B/ about
C/ on
D/ over
16) After the race ..., the celebration began.
A/ had been won
B/ had won
C/ will be won
D/ get out of
17) Until you learn to relax more, you ... your ability to speak English.
A/ haven't improved
B/ aren't improving
C/ don't improve
D/ won't improve
18) He has written a book ... I have completely forgotten.
A/ the name of which
B/ which name
C/ whose name
D/ A and C are correct
19) We both worked for three hours, ...she paid John more than me.
A/ although
B/ even
C/ therefore
D/ yet
20) The man ... towards us is an enguneer.
A/ coming
B/ comes
C/ is coming
D/ to come
SECTION B
In this section you will find after the passage five questions of unfinished statements about the passage, each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing. You must choose the one which you think fits best. For each question, 21 to 25, indicate the letter A, B, C or D against the number of the question.
In 1920, after some thirty-nine years of problems with disease, high costs, and politics, the Panama Canal was officially opened, finally linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by allowing ships to pass through the fifty-mile canal zone instead of traveling some seven thousand miles around Cape Horn. It takes a ship approximately eight hours to complete the trip through the canal and costs an average of fifteen thousand dollars, one-tenth of what it would cost an average ship to round the Horn. More than fifteen thousand ships pass through it locks each year.
The French initiated the project but sold their rights to the United States. The latter will control it until the end of the twentieth century when Panama takes over its duties.
Kênh đào Panama đã được chính thức khai trương, cuối cùng nối liền Đại Tây Dương và Thái Bình Dương bằng cách cho phép các tàu vượt qua khu vực kênh rạch 50 dặm thay vì đi lại một phần nào đó vào năm 1920, sau ba mươi chín năm có vấn đề với dịch bệnh, chi phí cao và chính trị bảy ngàn dặm xung quanh Cape Horn. Phải mất một con tàu khoảng tám giờ để hoàn thành chuyến đi qua kênh và chi phí trung bình mười lăm ngàn đô la, một phần mười của những gì nó sẽ có chi phí một con tàu trung bình quanh Horn. Hơn mười lăm nghìn tàu vượt qua nó khóa hàng năm.
Người Pháp khởi xướng dự án nhưng bán lại quyền của họ cho Hoa Kỳ. Nước thứ hai sẽ kiểm soát nó cho đến cuối thế kỷ XX khi Panama đảm nhiệm nhiệm vụ của mình.
21) Who currently controls the Panama Canal?
A/ France
C/ The United States
B/ Panama
D/ The Canal Zone
22) In approximately what year will a different government take control of the Panama Canal?
A/ 2100
B/ 2000
C/ 2999
D/ 3000
23) On the average, how much would it cost a ship to travel around Cape Horn?
A/ $ 1,555
B/ $ 150,000
C/ $15,000
D/ $ 1,500,000
24) In what year was the construction probably begun on the canal?
A/ 1881
B/ 1939
C/ 1920
D/ 1999
25) What can be inferred from this reading?
A/ This is costly project which should be reevaluted.
B/ Despite all the problems involved, the project is beneficial.
C/ Many captains prefer to sail around Cape Horn because it is less expensive.
D/ Due to all the problems, three governments have had to control the canal over the years.
Paper 2
WRITING
SECTION A
USE OF ENGLISH
A/ Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
While preparing a meal for her guests. Mrs Grant got rather worried (26) ... some unusual mushrooms (27) ... a kind friend had sent her (28) ... the country. Feeling suspicious, she gave (29) ... mushroom to her dog. (30) ... the dog ate it (31) ... no ill effects. Mrs Grant (32) ... to cook the mushrooms for her guests. That evening the guests greatly enjoyed the mushrooms, commenting on their unusual flavour. They quickly changed their (33) ... after Mrs Grant's daughter, jill, burst (34) ... the dinning room and announced that the dog was deal. On hearing the news, Mrs Grant, now in a state of shock, phoned Dr Craig, who came round (35) ... and pumped out the stomachs of all those (36) ... had eaten the mushrooms – a very unpleasant experience for them. (37) ... Dr Craig asked if he could see the dog, he was led out of the house. He soon (38) ... that the dog had been killed by a (39) ... car. Not knowing anything of her mother's (40) ... about the mushrooms, Jill hadn't mentioned this important fact when announcing the death of the dog.
B/ GUIDED SENTENCE BUILDING
Build a complete sentence with the given words.
41) child/ scream/ dentist/ pull out / tooth
42) manager / go / party/ although / very busy
43) you know/ mary / engaged/ friend/ mine?
44) Every three/ four years/ they /much / long / migrations / large numbers
45) We / wish / complain / condition / laundry / our building
46) They / concentrate / trucks / carry / cargoes / sell / quickly / cash
47) Tourists / attract / beautiful scenery / sunny beaches
48) He / used to / play football / famous team / but / too old / play / now
49) You/ become ill/ unless / stop / work / so hard
50) Nobody knows / exactly / when / the earth / create
C/ Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meaning. Begin with the given words.
51) She is listening to the radio. She turned it on at seven-thirty.
She has ..................................
52) It will be too late, if we don't start conserving fossiel fuels now.
Unless ...................................
53) The moon doesn't have an atmosphere, the planet Mars doesn't, either.
Neither ..................................
54) The referee was being escorted from the football field by a strong police guard.
A strong police guard ...............................
55) "Don't bathe when the red flag is flying," said the lifeguard.
The lifeguard warned them ..........................
SECTION B
COMPOSITION
Write a composition from 80 to 120 words on this topic:
A friend of yours, living abroad, wants to visit your city for some days. Write a letter telling him / her what there is to see in your city.
ĐÁP ÁN (GỢI Ý)
Paper 1
1 (C)
2 (D)
3 (B)
4 (D)
5 (C)
6 (A)
7 (D)
8 (A)
9 (B)
10 (B)
11 (B)
12 (D)
13 (D)
14 (B)
15 (A)
16 (A)
17 (D)
18 (D)
19 (D)
20 (A)
21 (B)
22 (B)
23 (B)
24 (A)
25 (B)
Paper 2
26) about
27) which
28) from
29) a
30) As
31) with
32) decided
33) minds
34) into
35) immediately
36) who
37) When / After
38) discovered
39) passing
40) suspicion
41) The child screamed while the dentist was pulling out his/ her tooth.
42) The manager went to the party although he was very busy.
43) Do you know (that) Mary is/ will be engaged to a friend of mine.
44) Every three or four years they make much longer migrations in large numbers.
45) We wish to complain about the condition of the laundry in our building.
46) They concentrate on trucks carrying cargoes that can be sold quickly for cash.
47) Tourist are attracted by the beautiful scenery and sunny beaches.
48) He used to play football in/ for a famous team, but he's too old to play now.
49) You will become ill unless you stop working so hard.
50) Nobody knows exactly when the earth was created.
51) She has been listening to the radio since seven – thirty.
52) Unless we start conserving fossil fuels now, it will be too late.
53) Neither the moon nor the planet Mars has an atmosphere.
54) A strong police guard was escorting the referee from the football field.
55) The lifeguard warned them not to bathe when the red flag was flying.
COMPOSITION
Dear John,
I have just received your letter, in which you tell me that you are going to visit Ho Chi Minh City for some days. I'm sure you will have a good time here because there are several interesting places for you to see. You can go on a city sight-seeing tour that includes the City Hall, the Thong Nhat palace, the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, the Zoo, and the Dam Sen Amusement Park. All of these sights are in or near the centre of the city. If you have time, you can pay a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Which are about 40 miles from the city centre. There you will see, as well as learn from the guide, many interesting things concerning our revolutionary war.
At present I'm not very busy, so I'll be glad to act as your guide during your holiday in my city.
I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Yours sincerely.
John thân mến,
Tôi vừa nhận được bức thư của bạn, trong đó bạn nói với tôi rằng bạn sẽ đến thăm Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh trong một vài ngày. Tôi chắc chắn bạn sẽ có một thời gian vui vẻ ở đây bởi vì có một số nơi thú vị để bạn xem. Bạn có thể tham quan một tour tham quan thành phố bao gồm City Hall, Dinh Thống Nhất, Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm, Vườn thú và Công viên Giải trí Dam Sen. Tất cả những điểm tham quan này nằm trong hoặc gần trung tâm thành phố. Nếu có thời gian, bạn có thể ghé thăm Địa đạo Củ Chi. Trong đó khoảng 40 dặm từ trung tâm thành phố. Ở đó bạn sẽ thấy, cũng như học hỏi từ hướng dẫn, nhiều điều thú vị liên quan đến cuộc chiến cách mạng của chúng tôi.
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