ENGLISH TEST To prepare for the graduated examination of highschool Collected test prepared by Thu Ha VOLUME ( 25 TESTS) Đề thi số Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions I wouldn’t have got wet ………… A if I had an umbrella with me B if I had had an umbrella with me C unless I had had an umbrella with me D in case I had am umbrella with me The students liked that professor’s course ………… A as there was few or no homework B unless there was not a lot of homework C even though there were a great number of homeworks D because there was little or no homework The faster we finish, …… A the sooner we can leave B we can leave sooner and sooner C the sooner can we leave D we can leave the sooner I’ll post the card today ……… there on my mother’s birthday A to get it B in order to get it C so as it gets D so that it gets I was enjoying my book, but I stopped ……………a program on TV A reading to watch B to read to watch C to read for watching D reading for to watch Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 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 Rambusch 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 everyday tasks without adult assistance Other benefits include improvement in language skills,and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art What is the 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 lean social and cultural values 7.According to the passage, who was the first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the United States? A Nacy McCormick Rambusch B A prominent educational expert C Maria Montessori D An administrator in the Department of Education 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 The author of this passage probably feels that the Motessori 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 10 The following paragraph most likely discusses A another educational approach beneficial to children B details on the life of Maria Motessori C additional practitioners of the Montessori method D elements of science, music, and art Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 11 (A) Nearly every region of the earth (B) must has been (C) affected by human (D) activity 12 It (A) was raining quite (B) heavy (C) so we stayed at home (D) all day 13 Instead of (A) calling (B) off the meeting, maybe we can just (C) put it (D) over until next month 14 They (A) need to spend more time (B) learning English, (C) Maths, and (D) Physical so they can pass the exam 15 I (A) won’t give up before I (B) will (C) have finished what I (D) set out to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 16 You can borrow………… books that you can’t read all of them A too many B enough C so much D so many 17 The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to……… the fire A give up B put out C break off D cut back 18 A person who studies one or more of the natural sciences is called a……… A science B scientist C scientifically D sciences 19 I like living in the dorm ……… its noise A because B in spite C despite D because of 20 Children ………….diets contain high levels of protein better in examination A who B whom C that D whose 21 ………….sugar is used that there is none left in the pot A Too many B So many C So few D So much 22 Which one you want? I don’t want A both B neither C either D each 23 Both domestic and imported automobiles must……………anti-pollution devices A equip with B be equipped with C equip by D be equipped by 24 A: You’re a great dancer I wish I could half as well as you B: ………………………… I’m an awful dancer! A You’re too kind B That’s a nice compliment! C You’ve got to be kidding! D Oh, thank you very much 25 People usually use more……… language when they’re in serious situations like interviews A formal B informal C serious D solemn 26 I think some ………….species that need protection A danger B dangerous C endanger D endangered 27 Le: “So, how is your teacher?” Nam: “ …….” A He doesn’t like French B I met her last year C She’s very strict D He teaches us English 28 She worked hard……………everything would be ready in time A since B as if C unless D so that 29 If I had much spare time, I …………around the world A would travel B would have traveled C had travel D will travel 30 “How often you go to school ?” “…………………” A I go there early B Every day except Sunday C I not think so D I go there by bus 31 “……… eating out tonight? ” _ “ That’s a good idea.” A Would you B How about C How are you D Are they 32 They ……….here for three years before they moved to Bristol A live B have lived C had lived D have been living 33 A: “What a beautiful dress! I like it” – B:“…………………………… ” A Don’t mention it B Your welcome C It’s nice of you to say so D.I feel happy to hear that 34 It is late, so we ………… hurry up in order not to miss the meeting A had better B need C can D dare 35 Let the boy ………… it himself before you offer to help A try B to try C trying D will try 36 By the time he went back to work in his country, he ………his course on Advanced Engineering in London A finishes B has finished C had finished D was finishing 37 ”I have passed all my examinations!” “…………” A My dear! B Best wishes! C Well done! D That’s very well! 38 The doctor is believed …………a lot of people’s lives in the past A save B saving C to save D to have saved 39 You go on ahead and then I’ll catch ………… you A along with B forward to C up with D on to 40 ‘What did your grammar teacher want to talk to you about?’ – ‘I did badly on the last test She …….studied for it A said why hadn’t I B said why I hadn’t C asked why hadn’t I D asked why I hadn’t Mark the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest 41 A leaves B songs C deserts D goes 42 A economy B competition C develop D job 43 A town B account C slowly D cow 44 A weighed B laughed C matched D missed 45 A vision B division C measure D listen Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people, and it is surprising to discover ……(46) …… what an early age children start expressing preferences for particular kinds of books A recent report, which examined in detail the reading … (47)……… of primary-school children, showed that even seven-year-old boys and girls have clear views about what they want to read Girls, in general, read more, and far more girls than boys ….(48) …… reading stories Boys were showing a taste for the more instant appeal of picture stories, or else books about their hobbies These tastes continue unchanged until the children are teenagers Apparently girls read more in general, but more fiction in particular You could say that there are a lot …………(49)……… opportunities for girls to read fiction: magazines encourage the fiction habit in girls in their early teens, and by their late teens they have probably moved on to the adult women’s magazines Teenage boys tend to buy magazines about their hobbies: motorcycles, ……(50) ……… transport and so on 46 A at B on C in D from 47 A talent B habits C age D time 48 A hated B knew C showed D preferred 49 A much B a great deal of C little D few 50 A weight B heavy C difficult D small THE END GOOD LUCK! ANSWER KEYS: B D A D A B A C D 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 D 14 D 15 B 16 D 17 B 18 B 19 C 20 A 21 D 22 C 23 C 24 C 25 A 26 D 27 C 28 D 29 D 30 B 31 B 32 C 33 C 34 A 35 A 36 C 37 C 38 D 39 C 40 D 41 C 42 C 43 C 44 A 45 D 46 A 47 B 48 D 49 D 50 B Bonus: 1.Clerk: người thư ký teller: người thủ quỹ (ở ngân hàng) cameraman: nhà quay fim director: đạo diễn model: người mẫu producer: nhà sản xuất paediatrician: bác sĩ nhi khoa physician: thầy thuốc psychologist: nhà tâm lý hoc 10 psychiatrist: bác sỹ tâm lý 11 surgeon: bác sĩ phẫu thuật 12 veterinarian: thầy thuốc thú y 13 instructor: trợ giảng 14 bus boy: anh hầu bàn phụ 15 bus conductor: phụ xe buýt Đề thi số : I PHONETICS B Sound A unwise A animal A played B develops B contaminate B cooked C values C habitat C laughed D equals D endangered D watched A Stress A disaster B encounter C determine D government A habitat B reference C requirement D candidate A interview B computer C equipment D Atlantic III ERROR RECOGNITION The people who waiting outside are becoming impatient A B C D He apologized about not coming to the meeting A B C D These televisions are all too expensive for we to buy at this time A B C D 10 Linda asked her father that he was going to New York the next Sunday A B C D 11 If you had gone to bed early last night, you wouldn’t have been so sleepy now A B C D READING Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, D: The elephant is the largest animal to walk on Earth An elephant can carry a load of 1,200 pounds They eat 300 pounds of food a day An elephant baby can weigh 200 pounds at birth Elephants can live up to 70 years Elephants can be trained to carry logs with their trunks They also use their trunks for drinking water, bathing, eating and communicating There are two kinds of elephants : the African elephant and the Indian elephant African elephant can be characterized as larger ears The African elephant grows up to 10 feet and weighs as much as 12,000 pounds The Indian elephant grows up to feet tall, and weighs up to 800 pounds This elephant is characterized as smaller ears Another name for the Indian elephant is the Asian elephant 12 What is the topic of the passage? A African elephant B Indian elephant C Elephants D Elephants' trunks 13 How much does a baby elephant weigh at birth? A 70 pounds B 200 pounds C 300 pounds D 1,200 pounds 14 According to the passage, elephants can use their trunks for the following activities,EXCEPT…………………… A Bathing B Communicating C Sleeping D Drinking 15 Which kind of elephant is the largest? A The Indian elephant B the African elephant C the Asian elephant D the Indian and Asian elephant 16 An Indian elephant has…………………… than an African elephant A a longer tail B a stronger trunk C smaller ears D bigger teeth Choose the word or phrases that beast fits the blank space in the following passage: The 22nd Southeast Asian Games successfully closed in Ha Noi Prominent among 40.000spectators at the closing ………17…………… at My Dinh Stadium were Party Secretary General Nong Duc Manh, Vice President Truong My Hoa and leaders of the Asian Sport Federation A spectacular art …………18………… programme with the participation of 300 musicians and 500 artists was …………19………… to welcome the success of the Games Singaporean swimmer Yeojoscelin who won six gold medals and Vietnamese marksman Nguyen Manh Tuong who owned five gold medals during the Games were awarded the most …………20………… athlete title Nguyen Danh Thai, Minister – Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Training and Sports, President of the 22nd SEA Games Council and Head of the 22 nd SEA Games Organising Committee, ……… 21…………… that the Games have successfully concluded after boisterous competition days All activities took place …………22………… scheduled in an …………23………… of solidarity and friendship among Southeast Asian people With the Vietnamese Government and people’s efforts and international support, the 22 nd SEA Games have become a festival that impressed people …………24………… the spirit of “ solidarity, cooperation for peace and development” The 22 nd SEA Games are not only a song of honesty and nobility in competition and organising competition but …………25………… a sign of a bright future for the development of regional sports After Vietnamese singer My Linh and a Philipine singer sang the song “ For the World of Tomorrow “, Minister Nguyen Danh Thai and Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s committee Hoang Van Nghien handed over the SEA Games Flag to the Chairman of the Olympic Committee and the dead of the Philipine sport team, ………26……………the host country of the SEA Games – the Philipines 2005 17 A meeting B forum C celebration D ceremony 18 A performing B performed C performance D performances 19 A put B held C organizes D B & C 20 A outstanding B upmost C best D top 21 A said B affirmed C stated D all are correct 22 A like B as C to D with 23 A atmosphere B environment C aspect D surroundings 24 A of B with C for D under 25 A also B well C as D of 26 A represent B represented C representing D behalf of II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY 27 My little brother is very ………………………… collecting sea shells A keen in B keen on C fond on D interested of 28 Your car is too dirty ! When did you have it ………………………? A wash B be washed C.being washed D washed 29 She asked me ………I had done before coming there A that B when C then D what 30 The harder you try, ………… you will get A the better results B the results are better C the more better results D the best results 31 I knew they were talking about me………they stopped when I entered the room A despite B so that C because D therefore 32 Nobody knows why she left so suddenly without saying a word,……….? A Isn’t it B Does he C Don’t they D Do they 33 ……………you work, …………………money you earn A The harder / the more B The hardest / the more C The harder / the most D The more harder / the more 34 “Would you like to come to have dinner with my family tonight?” He ……… me to come to have dinner with his family that night A invited B begged C ordered D advised 35 The woman asked………………… get lunch at school A can the children B whether the children could C If the children can D could the children 36 “Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.” She …………her husband to go to the supermarket after work A warned B asked C reminded D ordered 37.Do you know the woman …………………… over there A who sit B sat C sitting D sits 38 Her mother can’t stand…………………… her at home all day A to see B seeing C see D seen 39 She……………… a letter at the moment A writes B is writing C has written D are writing 40 Some rare animals are in danger of……………… A extinct B extinction C extinguish D extinguishing 41 Work hard and you will…………… A success B succeed C successful D successfully 42 He ……………… from Danang university before he got married A had graduated B graduated C.has graduated D graduates 43 His grandmother died………… the age of 90 A in B at C of D on 44 We were made……………………fifty new words every week A to learn B learning C.learn D for learning 45 A computer can store…………………… of information A large amount B a large number C large number D.a large amount IV WRITING 46 It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car A The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car B The man is believed to be escaped in a stolen car C The man was believed to be escaped in a stolen car D They believed that the man stole the car 47 They spent a lot of money on food and clothes A A lot of money was spent on food and clothes B A lot of money were spent on food and clothes C A lot of money on food and clothes were spent D Money was spent a lot on food and clothes 48 The thieves wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints A The thieves wore gloves so as to not leave any fingerprints B The thieves wore gloves so that not leave any fingerprints C The thieves wore gloves in order not to leave any fingerprints D The thieves wore gloves in order to not leave any fingerprints 49 “ Don’t forget to phone the police,” she said A She reminded him not forget to phone the police B She told him to forget not to phone the police C She reminded him to phone the police D She reminded him about phoning the police 50 The coffee was too hot for me to drink A The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it B The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink C The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink D The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it ANSWER B D 11.C 12 C 21.D 22.B 31.C 32.D 41.B 42.A 3.A 13.B 23.A 33.A 43.B D 14.C 24.B 34.A 44.A C 15.B 25.A 35.B 45.D A 16.C 26.C 36.C 46.A B 17.D 27B 37.C 47.A B 18.C 28.D 38.B 48.C C 19.D 29.D 39.B 49C 10 B 20.A 30.A 40.B 50.D Bonus: 16 conductor: nhạc trưởng 17 butcher: người hàng thịt 18 attorney: người ủy quyền đại diện trước tòa 19 bailiff: nhân viên chấp hành (ở tòa án) 20.court clerk: thư ký tòa án 21 court reporter: báo cáo viên tịa án 22 hair stylist: nhà tạo mẫu tóc 23 shoemaker: thợ đóng giầy 24 admiral: người huy hạm đội 25 boatswain: viên quản lý neo buồm Đề thi số QUESTIONS 1-3: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A trained B performed C proved D walked A endangered B handsome C panda D tableland A the B this C think D that QUESTIONS 4-5: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A verbal B attract C awful D garden A decision B penalty C habitat D countryman QUESTIONS 6- 30: Choose one best option to complete each sentence You have to be highly ………… to well in sports these days A competed B competitor C competition D competitive Boys and girls may behave …………in this situation A different B differently C difference D differing Can you look ………….the new words in the dictionary A after B for C up D at What would happen if our environment were …………….? A destroy B destroyed C destroys D destruction 10 The meeting is going to be …………… at o’clock tomorrow morning A run B held C taken D played 11 ………I were you, I would take a taxi to the airport A Unless B If C When D If 12 I understand your point of view ……………I don’t agree with it A Though B Although C However D As 13 Chemical wastes from factories are …………….that cause serious damage to the environment A pollutes B pollution C pollutants D pollute 14 We were made ………… hard when we were at school A to study B study C studying D studied 15 By the end of this year, my father ………… in this company for 10 years A has been working B has worked C will work D will have been working 16 Lucy answered the questions ………….than Sarah A more intelligent B most intelligent C intelligent D more intelligently 17 When I came to visit her last night, she ………… a bath A had B has C was having D is having 18 “Hello! My name is Minh Nice to meet you.” – “Hello! …………” A I’m fine B Really? C Good D I’m Jane Glad to see you 19 Mary: “ How you get here?” Jane: “ ………………” A I come here by bus B I come here at 5p.m C The bus is very crowded D It is very far from here 20 He is the man ……………car was stolen last week A who B whom C whose D that 21 If he hadn’t overslept, she ……………late for the interview A hadn’t been B wouldn’t have been C wouldn’t be D would have been 22 John asked me ………….in English A what that word meant B what did that word mean C what that word means D what does this word mean 23 Jack: “ Whose car is that?” Tom: “ …………” A It’s Bill’s B It’s Bill C It’s over there D It’s red 24 ……… having studied a lot, Allen failed his exam A Although B Because C Because of D Despite 25 He apologized ………… able to finish the project on time A his colleagues not being B his colleagues not to be C to his colleagues for not being D his colleagues for not being 26 The factory is said ……… in the fire two years ago A being destroyed B to have been destroyed C to have destroyed D to destroy 27 Your bad result made me …………… A disappointedly B disappointing C disappointed D disappoint 28 “My watch is broken” - “ Why don’t you ……… ” A have it repairing B have it for repair C have it repair D have it repaired 29 In the winter, many old people wear special clothes to protect themselves ……………the cold A against B with C from D at 30 My brother can …………… six languages fluently A say B tell C talk D speak QUESTIONS 31 - 35: Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (31) ……… at home and in their offices Despite their husbands' (32) ……… of the housework, women have to most of the housekeeping tasks In single-parent families, the mothers may not have (33) ……children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money Therefore, the (34) ……… mothers have to work very hard to earn their living Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (35) …conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy 31 A hardly B hard C fast D equally 32 A share B need C refusal D responsibility 33 A few B much C many D some 34 A dependent B lonely C alone D single 35 A expensive B saving C comfortable D modern QUESTIONS 36-40: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow Like schools in Britain and other English speaking countries, those in the U.S have also always stressed "character" or "social" skills through extracurricular activities, including organized sports Because most schools start at around o'clock every morning and classes often not finish until or o'clock in the afternoon, such activities mean that many students not return home until the early evening There is usually a very broad range of extracurricular activities available Most schools, for instance, publish their own student newspapers, and some have their own radio stations Almost all have student orchestras, bands, and choirs Many different sports are also available and most schools share their facilities - swimming pools, tennis courts, tracks, and stadiums - with the public Often the students themselves organize and support school activities and raise money through car washes, baby-sitting, or by mowing lawns Parents and local business often also help a group that, for example, has a chance to go to a state music competition, to compete in some sports championship, or take a camping trip Such activities not only give pupils a chance to be together outside of normal classes, they also help develop a feeling of "school spirit" among the students and in the community 36 How many hours the children stay at school a day? A eight B five C six D four 37 Which extracurricular school activities are not mentioned? A writing newspapers B singing in a choir C helping old people D working in a radio station 38 Which sports facilities are not mentioned in the text? A swimming pools B tennis courts C golf course D stadiums 39 What the students to support school activities? A look after a baby B repair cars C sell lawn movers D sell newspapers 40 Which activities are not helped by parents and local business? A performing at a state music competition B working in a TV station C playing in a sport competition D having a camping trip QUESTIONS 41 - 45: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one 41 He only feels happy whenever he doesn’t have much work to A The more he works, the happier he feels B He feels happier and happier with his job C The less he works, the happier he feels D His work makes him feel happy 42 Neither Jane nor Susan can dance well A Both Jane and Susan can dance well B Jane can’t dance well and Susan can’t either C Jane can’t dance well but Susan can D Susan can’t dance well but Jane can 43 It took him three hours to his homework A He spent three hours doing his homework B He did his homework three hours ago C He finished his homework three hours ago D He did his homework at three o’clock 44 The last time I saw Rose was five months ago A I haven’t seen Rose three years ago B I haven’t seen Rose since three years C I haven’t seen Rose for three years D I hasn’t seen Rose for three years 45 “Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane A Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday B Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday C Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday D Jane suggested going on a walking holiday QUESTIONS 46 - 50: In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase which must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct 46 The books writing by Mark Twain are very popular in the world A B C D 47 John took off his shoes so as to not make any noise A B C D 48 These televisions are too expensive for we to buy at this time A B C D 49 He stopped to smoke because cigarettes are harmful to his health A B C 50 Had I heard the news last night, I would tell you about it A B C D -The end -ĐÁP ÁN Bonus: 26 captain: thuyền trưởng 27 mariner: thủy thủ 28 seaman: người giỏi nghề biển 29 butler: quản gia 30 chauffeur: người lái xe 31 maid: người hầu gái 32 servant: người hầu 33 biologist: nhà sinh vật hoc 34 chemist: nhà hóa học 35 geographer: nhà địa lý 36 historian: sử gia 37 mathematician: nhà toán học 38 physicist: nhà vật lý hoc 39 scientist: nhà khoa học 40.drumer:taytrống 41 flutist: người thổi sáo 42 harmonist: người hòa âm 43 saxophonist: người thổi xacxo 44.violinist:ngườichơiviolon 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 D A C B A D B C B B B C C A D D C D A C B A A D D I’ll post the card today ……… there on my mother’s birthday A to get it B in order to get it C so as it gets D so that it gets I was enjoying my book, but I stopped ……………a program on TV A reading to watch B to read to watch C to read for watching D reading for to watch Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 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 Rambusch 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 everyday tasks without adult assistance Other benefits include improvement in language skills,and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art What is the 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 lean social and cultural values 7.According to the passage, who was the first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the United States? A Nacy McCormick Rambusch B A prominent educational expert C Maria Montessori D An administrator in the Department of Education 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 The author of this passage probably feels that the Motessori 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 10 The following paragraph most likely discusses A another educational approach beneficial to children B details on the life of Maria Motessori C additional practitioners of the Montessori method D elements of science, music, and art Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 11 (A) Nearly every region of the earth (B) must has been (C) affected by human (D) activity 12 It (A) was raining quite (B) heavy (C) so we stayed at home (D) all day 13 Instead of (A) calling (B) off the meeting, maybe we can just (C) put it (D) over until next month 14 They (A) need to spend more time (B) learning English, (C) Maths, and (D) Physical so they can pass the exam 15 I (A) won’t give up before I (B) will (C) have finished what I (D) set out to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 16 You can borrow………… books that you can’t read all of them A too many B enough C so much D so many 17 The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to……… the fire A give up B put out C break off D cut back 18 A person who studies one or more of the natural sciences is called a……… A science B scientist C scientifically D sciences 19 I like living in the dorm ……… its noise A because B in spite C despite D because of 20 Children ………….diets contain high levels of protein better in examination A who B whom C that D whose 21 ………….sugar is used that there is none left in the pot A Too many B So many C So few D So much 22 Which one you want? I don’t want A both B neither C either D each 23 Both domestic and imported automobiles must……………anti-pollution devices A equip with B be equipped with C equip by D be equipped by 24 A: You’re a great dancer I wish I could half as well as you B: ………………………… I’m an awful dancer! A You’re too kind B That’s a nice compliment! C You’ve got to be kidding! D Oh, thank you very much 25 People usually use more……… language when they’re in serious situations like interviews A formal B informal C serious D solemn 26 I think some ………….species that need protection A danger B dangerous C endanger D endangered 27 Le: “So, how is your teacher?” Nam: “ …….” A He doesn’t like French B I met her last year C She’s very strict D He teaches us English 28 She worked hard……………everything would be ready in time A since B as if C unless D so that 29 If I had much spare time, I …………around the world A would travel B would have traveled C had travel D will travel 30 “How often you go to school ?” “…………………” A I go there early B Every day except Sunday C I not think so D I go there by bus 31 “……… eating out tonight? ” _ “ That’s a good idea.” A Would you B How about C How are you D Are they 32 They ……….here for three years before they moved to Bristol A live B have lived C had lived D have been living 33 A: “What a beautiful dress! I like it” – B:“…………………………… ” A Don’t mention it B Your welcome C It’s nice of you to say so D.I feel happy to hear that 34 It is late, so we ………… hurry up in order not to miss the meeting A had better B need C can D dare 35 Let the boy ………… it himself before you offer to help A try B to try C trying D will try 36 By the time he went back to work in his country, he ………his course on Advanced Engineering in London A finishes B has finished C had finished D was finishing 37 ”I have passed all my examinations!” “…………” A My dear! B Best wishes! C Well done! D That’s very well! 38 The doctor is believed …………a lot of people’s lives in the past A save B saving C to save D to have saved 39 You go on ahead and then I’ll catch ………… you A along with B forward to C up with D on to 40 ‘What did your grammar teacher want to talk to you about?’ – ‘I did badly on the last test She …….studied for it A said why hadn’t I B said why I hadn’t C asked why hadn’t I D asked why I hadn’t Mark the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest 41 A leaves B songs C deserts D goes 42 A economy B competition C develop D job 43 A town B account C slowly D cow 44 A weighed B laughed C matched D missed 45 A vision B division C measure D listen Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people, and it is surprising to discover ……(46) …… what an early age children start expressing preferences for particular kinds of books A recent report, which examined in detail the reading … (47)……… of primary-school children, showed that even seven-year-old boys and girls have clear views about what they want to read Girls, in general, read more, and far more girls than boys ….(48) …… reading stories Boys were showing a taste for the more instant appeal of picture stories, or else books about their hobbies These tastes continue unchanged until the children are teenagers Apparently girls read more in general, but more fiction in particular You could say that there are a lot …………(49)……… opportunities for girls to read fiction: magazines encourage the fiction habit in girls in their early teens, and by their late teens they have probably moved on to the adult women’s magazines Teenage boys tend to buy magazines about their hobbies: motorcycles, ……(50) ……… transport and so on 46 A at B on C in D from 47 A talent B habits C age D time 48 A hated B knew C showed D preferred 49 A much B a great deal of C little D few 50 A weight B heavy C difficult D small THE END GOOD LUCK! ANSWER KEYS: B D A D A B A C D 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 D 14 D 15 B 16 D 17 B 18 B 19 C 20 A 21 D 22 C 23 C 24 C 25 A 26 D 27 C 28 D 29 A 30 B 31 B 32 C 33 C 34 A 35 A 36 C 37 C 38 D 39 C 40 D 41 C 42 C 43 C 44 A 45 D 46 A 47 B 48 D 49 D 50 B Đề thi số 22: Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part A dates B chores C talks D helps A safe B angry C frank D family A just B jump C success D result A looked B arrested C decided D attracted Choose the best answer My mother …….the responsibility for running the household A holds B takes C runs D bears If the technology ……… available, we would be able to expand the business A would become B became C had become D were become The full of form of GCSE is …… A General Certificate of Scientific Education B General Certificate of Secondary Education C General Compulsory Secondary Education D General Curriculum System Education After a heavy rain, the river usually …… A raises B rises C has raised D has risen A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to …… in their wives A confide B talk C depend D believe 10 We object …… your leaving dinner table to take calls A on B for C to D with 11 We have just experienced a long period of ………depression A economy B economics C economic D economical 12 “ I thought your table tennis game was a lot better today, Tom.” “ ……I thought was terrible.’ A You are welcome B Of course C I’m sorry D You must be joking 13 Why didn’t you ….me you were having so many problems? A say B tell C speak D talk 14 Thousands of species of animals and plants are ……….and the number increases each year A danger B dangerous C endanger D endangered 15 I think butter …….in the refrigerator A should be kept B should keep C must kept D should be keeping 16 I was quite tired …… , I decided to walk on to the next village A However B So C Therefore D But also 17 There is a plenty of sugar in the jar You … any A don’t need by B need by C needn’t buy D needn’t to buy 18 Mary has been a nurse all her life She spent her life caring for ……sick A the B a C an D x 19 …….in the desert, cacti are the most popular A Despite other kinds of plants can be found B In spite of finding other kinds of plants C Although we can find other kinds of plants D However other kinds of plants can be found 20 The more I got to know Ben, …… A the better he knows me B the more I liked him C more I like him D the more he likes me Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 21 (A) Although his (B) doctor’s warnings, Tom continued (C) to smoke (D) two packs of cigarettes a day 22 If John (A) won the race (B) across the Sahara Desert last week, he would be (C) the happiest man in the (D) awarding ceremony today 23 I (A) borrowed four books (B) on gardening (C) the last time I(D) had gone to the library 24 My uncle (A) has been living in (B) Australia for ten years (C) when he came (D) back home Read the passage and choose the best answer Tampa, Florida, owes a great deal of its growth and prosperity to a Cuban cigar manufacturer named Vicente Marinez Ybor When the Cuban Revolution broke out in 1869, he was forced to leave his country and moved his business to south Florida Sixteen years later, serious problems caused him to look for a better place along the west coast of the state His original land purchased of sixteen blocks expanded to more than one hundred acres near Tampa This newly developed area was called Ybor city in his honour With the demand for factory workers for 4Ybor’s business, the surrounding areas expended and developed 25 Where is Ybor city located? A west Florida B Cuba C south Florida D in the Florida countryside 26 In what year was Ybor forced to leave south Florida? A 1854 B 1869 C 1885 D 1895 27 When did the Cuban Revolution break out? A 1896 B 1869 C 1886 D 1816 28 Why will people probably continue to remember Ybor’s name? A He suffered a great deal B An area was named in his honour C He was a Cuban revolutionary D He was forced to leave his country 29 Why did the surrounding areas expand and develop? A because of the demand for cigars B because of the demand for factory workers B because of the demand for land D because of the demand for housing blocks Choose the correct sentence with the same meaning as the given one 30 She said to us, “ Don’t be late again.” A She said to us not to be late again B She told us to be not late again C She told to us not to be late again D She told us not to be late again 31 During my dinner, the phone rang A When I had my dinner, the phone rang B While I was having my dinner, the phone rang C Before I had my dinner, the phone rang.D As soon as I had had my dinner, the phone rang 32 They cancelled the flight because of the fog A The flight because of the fog was cancelled B The flight cancelled because of the fog C The flight was cancelled because of the fog D The flight was because of the fog cancelled 33 If motorists drove carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents B Motorists are careful and there are few accidents C Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents D Motorists are careful and yet there are few accidents 34 The cake was so hard that I couldn’t eat it A The cake was too hard for me to eat B The cake was so hard for me to eat C The cake was very hard for me to eat D It was such a hard cake for me to eat 35 Mary is the most intelligent of all A Mary is the most intelligent as others B No one is as intelligent as Mary C Everyone is more intelligent than Mary D Mary is not as intelligent as others Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each gap The nuclear family, consisting (A) 36) …….a mother, father and their children, may be more an American ideal than an American reality Of course, the so-called traditional American family was always more varied(37) …….we had been lead to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class and religious customs among different American gorups The most recent survey shows that only about (38)…….of all current American families fit the traditional mould and another third consists of married couples who either have no children or have none still (39) …….at home Of the final one third, about 20 percent of the total number of American households are single people, usually women over sixty years of age A small percentage , about percent of the total, consists of unmarried parents (40)…….choose to live together, and the rest, about seven percent, are single, usually divorced parents, with at least one child 36 A on B of C off D for 37 A from 38 A one three 39 A live 40 A who Answer keys: B A 11 C 12 D 21 A 22 A 31 B 32 C B as B threefold B living B they C 13 B 23 D 33 A C than C one thirds C to live D lives C whose A 14 D 24 A 34 A B 16 A 26 C 36 B B 15 A 25 A 35 B B 17 C 27 B 37 C B 18 A 28 B 38 D D to D one third D whom A 19 C 29 B 39 B 10.C 20 B 30 D 40 A Đề thi số 23 : I Pronuciation ĐÊ SỐ 1 A famine B determine C mineral D miner A bearing B fear C wear D pair A mission B revision C division D collision A development B cooperation C surprisingly D facility A solidarity B energetic C excellently D combination II Vocabulary and grammar Failure to win the championship will in the dismissal of the coach A result B happen C affect D cause He tried to to everyone to support him A make B appeal C persuade D advise It took him a long time to - the death of his wife A take away B get over C take off D get through They arrived - the airport - good time for the plane A in - on B to - in C at - in D to - for 10 Did Mr Tan - the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital? A take away B take over C take up D take off 11 "Can I help you?" - " A At two o'clock B I can help you C No, I don't D Yes, please 12 My uncle ………………………….until he was fifty A married B didn't marry C would marry D was not marrying 13 She did nothing complain about the weather all day A but B for C about D with 14 If a book is really -, it will certainly - the reader A interesting - interest B interests - interest C interested - interesting D interests interested 15 In this case, I think - nothing A it better to say B it be better to say C better" to say D better for saying 16 He set out soon after dark - home an hour later A to arrive B and arrived C in order to arriving D so that arrived 17 I'd rather you - anyone else about our plan A not tell B didn't tell C not to tell D don't tell 18 Tell the police the truth - you'll be in trouble! A if B unless C when D or 19 Vietnam was - host country of the 22nd SEA Games A a B an C the D Ø 20 How many - took part in the 22nd SEA Games? A compete B competitors C competition D competitor 21 As she did so, her parents became - A the angriest B the most angry C the more angry D angrier and angrier 22 His house is - mine A twice as big as B as twice big as C as two times big as D as big as twice 23 By the time I got to the dentist, the pain in my tooth - stopped A was B has C had D would 24 I don't have my own room I have to - the bedroom with my elder brother A divide B share C separate D live 25 This pen is no good Please give me - A one B other one C another one D one another 26 Don't go too fast! I can't - up with you A go B walk C keep D run 27 The house we stayed was over 200 years ago A where B which C when D what 28 Our classroom needs up A to tidy B tidy C tidying D tidied 29 I wish I an English teacher one day A will be B would be C shall be D am 30 The city authority bans cars to wipe smoke A in B out C with D at 31 No one in the team can play better than John A John plays well but the others play better B John as well as other players of the team plays very well C Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well D John is the best player of the team 32 I learn a lot but I cannot remember anything A I learn more and more and remember more and more B The less I learn, the more I remember C The more I learn, the less I remember D I remember not only what I have learnt 33 “I am sorry that I didn’t go to the party.” means: A I regretted not to go to the party B I regretted not go to the party C I regretted not going to the party D I regretted didn’t go to the party 34 I whispered to hear our conservation A I whispered so that I wouldn’t want any one to hear our conservation B I whispered so that no one would hear our conservation C I whispered so that no one wouldn’t’ hear our conservation D I whispered so that I wanted to hear our conservation 35 “ He lost his job three months” A They are three months since he lost his job B It is three months since he lost his job C It is three months ago since he lost his job D It has been three months since he lost his job III Find the incorrect 36 When Helen was a child, she has worked in a factory for more than three years ABCD 37 All of the homework given by our teachers are useful to every student ABCD 38 After Mrs Wang had returned to her house from work, she was cooking dinner ABCD 39 My uncle lived in Hanoi since 1990 to 1998, but he is now living in Hue ABCD 40 She is tired with being asked the same thing everyday ABCD IV Reading John Fisher, a builder, and his wife Elizabeth wanted more living space, so they left their small flat for an old 40-metre-high castle tower They have spent five years turning it into a beautiful home with six floors, winning three architectural prizes ‘I love the space, and being private,' Elizabeth says 'You feel separated from the world If I'm in the kitchen, which is 25 metres above the ground floor, and the doorbell rings, I don't have to answer it because visitors can't see I'm in!' 'There are 142 steps to the top, so I go up and down five or six times a day, it's very good exercise! But having to carry heavy things to the top is terrible, so I never buy two bags of shopping from the supermarket at a time Apart from that, it's a brilliant place to live.' 'When we first saw the place, I asked my father's advice about buying it, because we couldn't decide After paying for it, we were a bit worried because it looked awful But we really loved it, and knew how we wanted it to look.' 'Living here can be difficult - yesterday I climbed a four-metre ladder to clean the windows But when you stand on the roof you can see all the way out to sea on a clear day, and that's a wonderful experience I'm really glad we moved.' 41 What is the writer trying to in the text? A Describe how to turn an old tower into a house B Recommend a particular builder C Describe what it is like to live in a tower D Explain how to win prizes for building work 42 From this text, a reader can find out A Why visitors are not welcome at John and Elizabeth's house B Why Elizabeth exercises everyday C Why Elizabeth asked her father to buy the tower D Why John and Elizabeth left the flat 43 Which of the following best describes Elizabeth's feelings about the tower? A She wanted it as soon as she saw it B She likes most things about it C She has been worried since they paid for it D She finds it unsuitable to live in 44 What problem does Elizabeth have with living in such a tall building? A Her visitors find it difficult to see if she is at home B She feels separated from other people C She cannot bring home lots of shopping at once D It is impossible to clean any of the windows 45 They were rather worried after paying for the castle because A they really couldn't afford it B it was about to collapse C it looked terrible at first D they were unable to take care of such a large house V Choose the best option to fill in the blank To many people, their friends are the most important in their life Really good friends always (46) _joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (47) with There are all sorts of things that can (48) about this special relationship It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (49) to consider your best friend To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (50) _understands us better than anyone else It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets 46 A have B share C give D spend 47 A up B through C on D in 48 A provide B bring C cause D result 49 A such B too C enough D so 50 A whose B whom C which D who ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM (Mổi câu thí sinh 0,2 điểm ) D, 2B, 3A, 4B, 5C, 6A, 7B, 8B, 9C, 10B, 11D, 12B, 13A, 14A, 15A, 16B, 17B, 18D, 19C, 20B, 21D, 22A, 23C, 24B, 25C, 26C, 27A, 28C, 29B, 30A, 31D, 32C, 33C, 34B, 35B, 36B, 37A, 38B, 39B, 40B, 41C, 42D, 43B 44C, 45C, 46B, 47A, 48B, 49C, 50D Đề thi số 24: SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TP ĐÀ NẴNG ĐỀ THI THỬ TN THPT LẦN TRƯỜNG THPT QUANG TRUNG MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 Năm học : 2009 – 2010 ĐỀ SỐ QUESTIONS 1-3: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A trained B performed C proved D walked A endangered B handsome C panda D tableland A the B this C think D that QUESTIONS 4-5: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A disaster B encounter C determine D government A habitat B reference C requirement D candidate QUESTIONS 6- 30: Choose one best option to complete each sentence You have to be highly ………… to well in sports these days A competed B competitor C competition D competitive Boys and girls may behave …………in this situation A different B differently C difference D differing Can you look ………….the new words in the dictionary A after B for C up D at What would happen if our environment were …………….? A destroy B destroyed C destroys D destruction 10 The meeting is going to be …………… at o’clock tomorrow morning A run B held C taken D played 11 ………I were you, I would take a taxi to the airport A Unless B If C When D If 12 I understand your point of view ……………I don’t agree with it A Though B Although C However D As 13 Chemical wastes from factories are …………….that cause serious damage to the environment A pollutes B pollution C pollutants D pollute 14 We were made ………… hard when we were at school A to study B study C studying D studied 15 By the end of this year, my father ………… in this company for 10 years A has been working B has worked C will work D will have been working 16 Lucy answered the questions ………….than Sarah A more intelligent B most intelligent C intelligent D more intelligently 17 When I came to visit her last night, she ………… a bath A had B has C was having D is having 18 “Hello! My name is Minh Nice to meet you.” – “Hello! …………” A I’m fine B Really? C Good D I’m Jane Glad to see you 19 Mary: “ How you get here?” Jane: “ ………………” A I come here by bus B I come here at 5p.m C The bus is very crowded D It is very far from here 20 He is the man ……………car was stolen last week A who B whom C whose D that 21 If he hadn’t overslept, she ……………late for the interview A hadn’t been B wouldn’t have been C wouldn’t be D would have been 22 John asked me ………….in English A what that word meant B what did that word mean C what that word means D what does this word mean 23 Jack: “ Whose car is that?” Tom: “ …………” A It’s Bill’s B It’s Bill C It’s over there D It’s red 24 ……… having studied a lot, Allen failed his exam A Although B Because C Because of D Despite 25 He apologized ………… able to finish the project on time A his colleagues not being B his colleagues not to be C to his colleagues for not being D his colleagues for not being 26 The factory is said ……… in the fire two years ago A being destroyed B to have been destroyed C to have destroyed D to destroy 27 Your bad result made me …………… A disappointedly B disappointing C Disappointed D disappoint 28 “My watch is broken” - “ Why don’t you ……… ” A have it repairing B have it for repair C have it repair D have it repaired 29 In the winter, many old people wear special clothes to protect themselves ……………the cold A against B with C from D at 30 My brother can …………… six languages fluently A say B tell C talk D speak QUESTIONS 31 - 35: Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (31) ……… at home and in their offices Despite their husbands' (32) ……… of the housework, women have to most of the housekeeping tasks In single-parent families, the mothers may not have (33) ……children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money Therefore, the (34) ……… mothers have to work very hard to earn their living Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (35) …conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy 31 A hardly B hard C fast D equally 32 A share B need C refusal D responsibility 33 A few B much C many D some 34 A dependent B lonely C alone D single 35 A expensive B saving C comfortable D modern QUESTIONS 36-40: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow Like schools in Britain and other English speaking countries, those in the U.S have also always stressed "character" or "social" skills through extracurricular activities, including organized sports Because most schools start at around o'clock every morning and classes often not finish until or o'clock in the afternoon, such activities mean that many students not return home until the early evening There is usually a very broad range of extracurricular activities available Most schools, for instance, publish their own student newspapers, and some have their own radio stations Almost all have student orchestras, bands, and choirs Many different sports are also available and most schools share their facilities - swimming pools, tennis courts, tracks, and stadiums - with the public Often the students themselves organize and support school activities and raise money through car washes, baby-sitting, or by mowing lawns Parents and local business often also help a group that, for example, has a chance to go to a state music competition, to compete in some sports championship, or take a camping trip Such activities not only give pupils a chance to be together outside of normal classes, they also help develop a feeling of "school spirit" among the students and in the community 36 How many hours the children stay at school a day? A eight B five C six D four 37 Which extracurricular school activities are not mentioned? A writing newspapers B singing in a choir C helping old people D working in a radio station 38 Which sports facilities are not mentioned in the text? A swimming pools B tennis courts C golf course D stadiums 39 What the students to support school activities? A look after a baby B repair cars C sell lawn movers D sell newspapers 40 Which activities are not helped by parents and local business? A performing at a state music competition B working in a TV station C playing in a sport competition D having a camping trip QUESTIONS 41 - 45: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one 41 He only feels happy whenever he doesn’t have much work to A The more he works, the happier he feels B He feels happier and happier with his job C The less he works, the happier he feels D His work makes him feel happy 42 Neither Jane nor Susan can dance well A Both Jane and Susan can dance well B Jane can’t dance well and Susan can’t either C Jane can’t dance well but Susan can D Susan can’t dance well but Jane can 43 It took him three hours to his homework A He spent three hours doing his homework B He did his homework three hours ago C He finished his homework three hours ago D He did his homework at three o’clock 44 The last time I saw Rose was five months ago A I haven’t seen Rose three years ago B I haven’t seen Rose since three years C I haven’t seen Rose for three years D I hasn’t seen Rose for three years 45 “Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane A Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday B Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday C Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday D Jane suggested going on a walking holiday QUESTIONS 46 - 50: In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C,and D 46 The books writing by Mark Twain are very popular in the world ABCD 47 John took off his shoes so as to not make any noise ABCD 48 These televisions are too expensive for we to buy at this time ABCD 49 He stopped to smoke because cigarettes are harmful to his health ABCD 50 Had I heard the news last night, I would tell you about it ABCD -The end -ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM (Mổi câu thí sinh 0,2 điểm ) D A C B A D B C B 10 B 11 B 12 C 13 C 14 A 15 D 16 D 17 C 18 D 19 A 20 C 21 B 22 A 23 A 24 D 25 C 26 B 27 C 28 D 29 C 30 D 31 B 32 A 33 C 34 D 35 D 36 A 37 C 38 C 39 B 40 B 41 C 42 B 43 A 44 C 45 D 46 A 47 B 48 C 49 A 50 B Đề thi số 25 : Tìm từ mà phần gạch có cách phát âm khác với từ lại: A family B can C party D graduate A high B advice C guide D river A pleasure B please C easy D leave Tìm từ có dấu nhấn đặt vị trí khác với từ lại: A informal B provide C problem D supply A employment B different C president D evident II/ TỪ VỰNG - NGỮ PHÁP Chọn từ cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào chổ trống câu cho sau: My father helps my mother with the housework He proves to be _, especially when my mother is sick A support B supporting C supportive D supported You give a party in your new house to celebrate moving into it A housekeeping B house guest C housecoming D housewarming The climax of the New Year was a firework display A celebration B celebrate C celebrator D celebratory It was so noisy that I couldn’t concentrate _ my lesson A in B at C from D on 10 Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be young people are allowed to decide on their marriage A despite B but C even though D in spite of 11 The farmers in my village often their work very early in the morning A beginning B is beginning C begins D begin 12 Americans often say “Thank you” when you help them something A B makes C to doing D doing 13 The workers _go to work late last week A use to B used C used to D were used to 14 Today, the scientists in the world research on Aids A doing B does C make D are doing 15 Your must be typed into copies to hand in for our company A applicants B application C applicating D applying 16 Ms Linda’s application for the job was refused, she felt very disappointed A as soon as B before C while D when 17 The Browns got used to _in the countryside A live B be lived C life D the life 18 Bird flu _by the virus H5N1 A are caused B is causing C is caused D caused 19 After he his English course, he went to England to continue his study A finish B finishes C finished D had finished 20 - Go to the cinema in the evening with me - Let me ask my parents permission A for B about C with D to 21 We _ for HaNoi on the earliest plane tomorrow A leave B are leaving C were leaving D will have left 22 _ his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family A Despite of B Despite C Although D Because of 23 - Must I also include my official high school transcripts? - Yes Remember that they _ translated into English and certified by appropriate authorities A can be B will be C may be D must be 24 he tried hard, he didn’t succeed in his work A Despite B Inspite of C But D Though 25 Why didn’t you listen to me I was talking to you? A while B until C by the time D whenever 26 What will you when you graduate _ high school? A for B from C in D to 27 When we were kids, we understand the importance of choosing a career A don’t B won’t C didn’t D weren’t 28 Mary and I are looking forward you A of seeing B for seeing C to seeing D to see 29 When we were kids, we understand the importance of choosing a carrer A don’t B won’t C didn’t D weren’t 30 Don't worry! By the time you arrive tomorrow, we the work A will finish B have finished C will have finished D would finish III/ ĐỌC HIỂU: Đọc kỹ đoạn văn.Chọn câu trả lời số A, B, C, D cho câu sau: Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents’ home with little or no pay, and give their children to the care of old couple free of charge Investigations have shown that parents of many couples don’t mind providing meals and caring for their children However, this practice shouldn’t become an accepted social custom The old couples’ expense on food has already increased while young couples spend more on clothing and furnishing and less on food If this trend continues, many young couples might take these privileges for granted and become more dependent It is not the right for young peoples to make the use of the old couples’ love, not only because our nation is well – known for its special respect paid to the elderly , but also because the young must become independent What young people should is to become more considerate towards their old parents After years of hard work, they are worthy of such consideration 31 Most married young couples _ A live in with their parents B have meals regularly in their parents’ home for they have little or no fee C have not become independent completely D pay no respect to the elderly 32 The writer thinks it is for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children A wrong B an accepted social custom C right D understandable 33 According to the passage, young couple should _ A spend less on clothing and furnishing and more on food B look after their children themselves C be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents D pay for the meals they have in their parents home 34 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own parents B The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degree is that their home is smaller C Old couple should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for them D It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their old parents they would have to provide meals and caring for their children when they get married 35 This article is particularly written for A old couples B both young and old couples C young couples D young couples’ children Chọn từ thích hợp số A, B, C, D để điền vào chỗ trống đoạn văn sau: When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of money for furniture The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but that was all They (36) _ an old table and chair from the market They borrowed a sofa which was (37) old, but they covered it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful Outside, there was a small garden (38) _ the house, but in front of it there was only the road Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross it to reach the park on the opposite side We lived there (39) I was ten and we were very happy We had to move house because it was too small when my twin sisters were born We all (40) _ sad when we left 36 A bought B sold C became D brought 37 A more B also C even D little 38 A before B through C by D behind 39 A when B after C until D to 40 A spent B thought C had D felt IV/ VIẾT 41 In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work ABCD 42 The result of that test must be inform before August ABCD 43 She has disappeared three days ago, and they are still looking for her now ABCD 44 My little daughter is going to being taken to day care center ABCD 45.There are also many single mothers and single fathers which are raising children by themselves ABCD Chọn câu tương ứng thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) 46 “They are playing soccer now.” The passive voice is: A Soccer is played now B Soccer is being played now C Soccer are being played now D Soccer is be played now 47.”No parking” It means: A There is no park here B You can’t go to the park here C You are not allowed to park your car here D There’s not enough space for parking here 48 It rains so we can’t go to school A If it rains, I could go to school B If it didn’t rain, I could go to school C If it not rain, I could go to school D If it rains, I can go to school 49 “Open your book” the reported speech is: A I told him to open his book B I told him open his book C I told him opening his book D I told him to open your book 50 He asked me how I earned my living A He wanted to know what my job was B He wanted to know how I lived C He wanted to know how I enjoyed my life D He wanted to know how much I got for a salary C D A C 50.A A C D A D 10 C 11 D 12 A 13 C 14 D 15 B 16 D 17 C 18 C 19 D 20 A 21 B 22 B 23 D 24 D 25 A 26 B 27 C 28 C 29 C 30 C 31 B 32 A 33 D 34 A 35 C 36 A 37 B 38 D 39 C 40 D 41 A 42 C 43 A 44 C 45 C 46 B 47 C 48 B 49 A .. . 12.A 13.B 14.B 15.A 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.C 20D 21.A 22.B 23 B 24 D 25 D 26.B 27.A 28.D 29.D 30.D 31.C 32.D 33.A 34.C 35.C 36.C 37.C 38.C 39.D 40.D 41.C 42.B 43.A 44.D 45.A.46.A.47.D.48.C.49.D.50.B .. . 2.B 11.C 12.D 21.B 22.A 31.B 32.B 41.D 42.A 3.C 13.C 23.B 33.D 43.B 4.B 14.B 24.D 34.D 44.A 5.C 15.A 25.A 35.C 45.B 6.A 16.B 26.C 36.A 46.C 7.B 17.B 27.C 37.B 47.D 8.C 18.B 28.C 38.D 48.A 9.D .. . 1.C 11.A 21.B 31.A 41.B 2.A 12.D 22.C 32.C 42.A 3.B 13.C 23.C 33.D 43.C 4.B 14.B 24.B 34.D 44.B 5.C 15.B 25.C 35.D 45.B 6.B 16.A 26.D 36.C 46.D DAP AN 7.B 8.D 17.A 18.C 27.A 28.D 37.D 38.C 47.C