1 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG – SỐ 12 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A debris ['debri:] : mảnh vỡ, mảnh vụn B. deny C. deter [di'tə:]: ngăn chặn, cản trở D. demand 2. A sew B. few C. stew [stju:] ao thả cá D. steward ['stjuəd] : người quản gia 3. A original B. agree C. algebra D. .aggressive 4. A likes B. tightens C. heaps D. fuss 5. A squash B. assure C. shoulder D. associate [ə'sou∫iit] Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different. 6. A composition B. anniversary C. celebration D. television 7. A argue B. cater ['keitə] : phục vụ cho, mua vui cho C. ivory ngà (voi ) D. severe [si'viə] 8. A jacket B. ingredient C. favourite D. notice 9. A relatively B. relevant C. reliance [ri'laiəns] sự tin cậy D. reconcile ['rekənsail] giải hoà, hoà giải 10. A notably ['noutəbli] đáng kể, đáng chú ý B. mechanical C. historian D. domestic Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences. 11. You may be artistic, but I believe you are not cut _________ the job at the theatre. cut out: : chia bot A down for B. in for C. down to D. out for 12. I knew he disagreed with my idea when I saw him_________ A shake his head B. blink C. comb his hair D. stretch his arm 13. In your revision, you should_________ priority to tenses. A take B. give C. have. D. bring 14. Dora _________ in university when you come back in three years' time. A will be studying B. will have been studied C. is studying D. would study 15. I like babysitting, although the children always_________a mess A. do B. produce C. make D. take 16. If only we _________a long time ago. A met B. did meet C. were meeting D. had met 17. The plants need_________ before noon. A. watering B. to water C. be watered D. being watered 18. The school required that every student _________before September 1sl . (SUBJUNCTIVE) A register B. registered C. registers D. was registered 19. She resented_________ waiting for hours in front of the cinema. A. to be kept B. keeping C. being kept D. being keeping 20. Doctors always hope that there will be new cures ________some diseases. A. to B. of C. in D. for 21. Small pox and diphtheria disappeared in Britain many years ago, ________ cancer, AIDS and heart disease are now predominant. A. because B. in the event that C. in case D. whereas 22. We haven't seen_________ for ten years. I did wonder where you were. A. one other B. each other C. together D. the others 23. In 1997, _________ the noise and pollution of the city, best-selling author Will Smith moved out to Chersey. A. tiring with B. tire about C. being tired from D. tired of 24. I'd rather walk_________ a bus. A. than catch B. to catch C. to catching D. than catching 25. I _________three rooms of the house so far today; I'll do the other two this afternoon. A. has been cleaning B. cleaned C. are cleaning D. have cleaned 26. Charlie Chaplin was _________of the silent movies. A. one of the great actor comics B. the greatest comic actors C. one of the greatest comic actors D. a great comic actor one 27. Although we do not live in the same town, my cousin and I still keep_________ and often speak on the phone. A. up date B. in touch C. in hand D. off work 28. I am looking for a friendly young person to help_________ my elderly brother while Igo out to work during the day. A. take after B. give care of C. put up with D. look after 29. ________did you see such a good advertisement? A. In which issue of which newspaper B. In which newspaper of which issue C. In which issue newspaper D. What is the issue of which newspaper 30. ________my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years. . A. Beside B. In addition C. Instead of D. Apart from 2 31. I ________grateful if you could tell me what duties are involved in this job. A. was B. were to be C. would be D. am 32. Sarah is a young girl with________ and a straight nose. A. almond-shaped eyes B. almond-eyed shape C. eyes shaped almond D. almond-shape eyed 33. I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have________ at it. A. a trial B. a look C. a taste D. a go (to have a go to do st: thu lam 1 viec gi) 34. I don't think I have the strength to ________this table on my own. A rise B. arise C. tow D. lift 35. It's your own fault you've cut yourself; I have no ________for you. A word B. sympathy C. way D. feelings 36. Come and have a ________at this insect. It is strange, isn't it? A go B. difficulty C. look D. try 37. Everybody should comply ________this rule. There is no exception, I am afraid. A to B. for C. with D. in 38. She worries ________about details. A so many B. so less C. too much D. too many 39. I had ________understanding him. He spoke too fast. A difficulty B. problems C. trouble into D. questions of 40. Nowadays, many people________ going to the cinema to reading the same story in a book. A would rather B. like C. would prefer D. prefer 41. Traditional celebrations are a________ of great pleasure and interest. A source B. resource C. origin D. starting point 42. Sport is sometimes controlled by politicians, who use it to make their country look ________others. A more than B. less than C. better than D. more worse than 43. I gave up smoking, ________surprised all other members of my family. A this B. that C. it D. which 44. When young Americans first go to university, many of them join a fraternity or Sorority [sə'rɔrəti] : (lien doan cac ba so) , social organizations for male and female students________ A respectively B. certainly C. orderly D. consequently 45. I am never keen________ going out in the snow; I can't understand why people get so excited________it A on / in B. on / about C. for / about' D. with / of 46. Gale-force winds caused destruction ________ the buildings ________ the seafront. A to / along B. of / in C. for / by D. with / on 47. Can you give me advice about ________ ? A to eat what B. what should I eat C. what for eating D. what to eat 48. ________ my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked. A. Thanks to B. Despite C. Without D. Because of 49. My arm hurt so much I felt sure I________ it. A. should have broken B. must have broken C. was breaking D. have broken 50. Parents should not let children_________whatever they want. A. to eat B. eat C. eating D. to be eaten Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given. 51. He started learning French six years ago. A. He has learned French for 6'years. B. It was six years ago did he start learning French. C. He hasn't learnt French for 6 years. D. It is six years since he has learned French. 52. People believe he won a lot of money on the lottery. A. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery. B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed. C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery. D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery. 53. Thieves stole all her priceless jewels. A. She was stolen all her priceless jewels. B. All her priceless jewels are stolen by thieves. C. All her priceless jewels were robbed away from her. D. She was robbed of all her priceless jewels. 54. Susan said I ought to lie down for while. A. Susan said that I should have lain for a while. B. Susan suggested that I lie down for a while. C. Susan suggested me to lie down for a while. D. Susan ought to have lain down for a while. 55. My sister worries so much about fitness that she wastes a lot of time and money. A. My sister wastes a lot of time and money though she worries so much about fitness. B. My sister worries about fitness so that she wastes a lot of time and money. 3 C. Worrying too much about fitness, my sister wastes a lot of time and money. D. Fitness worried, my sister wasted a lot of time and money. 56. I forgot her birthday and she still hasn't for given me. A She will not forgive me until I forget her birthday. B. She has not forgiven me for having forgotten her birthday. C. Forgetting her birthday, she has not forgiven me. D. She will not forgive me until I remember her birthday. 57. The President offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup. A The President congratulated that the players had won the cup. B. When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the President. C. The President would offer the players congratulations if they won the match. D. The President congratulated the players on their winning the match. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 58. Tony asked me_________ A why I had quit the job. B. that I had quit the job. C. why did you quit your job? D. if I have quit my job. 59. Thanks to the British Channel, _________ A they did not invade England for some time. B. England was not invaded for some time. C. which helped England not to be invaded for some time. D. it saved England from being invaded for some time. 60. I had a strange haircut, _________ A this surprised my friends. B. my friends were surprised. C. but I surprised my friends. D. which surprised my friends. 61. I left all my books at home, _________ A so the teacher was very angry with me. B. and I drive my teacher crazy. C. soon the teacher got angry with me. D. that made the teacher angry. 62. Sarah wore sunglasses_________ A so that she will not be recognized. B. so everybody would not be recognized. C. so as not to be recognized. D. in order that she would be recognized. 63. If I met Jenny more frequently, _________ A. I would have been closer to her. B. I would be closer to her. C. We will be close friends. D. We have become close friends. 64. Paula is said_________ A. to be received an award. B. that she has received a reward. C. to receiving an award. D. to have received an award. 65. I had no qualifications; _________ A. Therefore, they gave me the job. B. That is why they gave me the job. C. Moreover, they gave me the job. D. However, they gave me the job. Identify the error in each sentence. 66. My father's been worked as a shop assistant for over 15 years. (been) 67. Peter has gone on a sailing course in spite being unable to swim. (of) 68. The Concord could fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight. (carry) 69. Every country has their own traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. (its) 70. People tend to make a lot of shopping at Xmas time. (do) 71. When collected in large numbers, money for charity could be of great use. (amounts) 72. You have unnecessary sent me the copies of the files which have been sorted out. (-ly) 73. Though Janet is talented, the boss always finds excuses to say that she does not deserve getting extra pay. 74. Queen Elizabeth prefers what her jewels should be left in their original setting. (that) 75. When a human being walks, he or she exerts a certain number of force on the ground. (amount) Read the passage and choose the correct answers. In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding was to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils đồ dùng, dụng cụ. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When 4 low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example. if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way. if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop. The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers. empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles. The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources. 76. What is the main topic of the passage? A. how to reduce garbage disposal B. what people often understand about the term 'recycle' C. what is involved in the recycling movement D. how to live sensitively to the environment. 77. Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A. Europe B. Asia C. Middle East D. South America 78. What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' mean? A. cautious B. logical C. friendly D. responding 79. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A. buy high-quality product B. buy simply-wrapped things C. reuse cups D. buy fewer hamburgers 80. Why is it a waste and customers buy low-quality products? A. Because people will soon throw them away. B. Because they have to be repaired many times. C. Because customers change their ideas all the time. D. Because they produce less energy. 81. What does it mean 'Customers can vote with their wallets'? A. they can choose the cheapest products B. they can cast a lot to praise a producer. C. they can ask people to choose products with less packaging D. they can tell the producers which products are good for environment by buying them. 82. The word 'motto' is closest in meaning to_________ A. meaning B. value C. belief D. reference 83. What best describes the process of reuse? A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again. B. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. C. The bottles are washed, retuned, filled again and collected. D. The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed. 84. The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A. people are ordered to return bottles. B. returned bottles are few. C. not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. D. each returned bottles is paid. 85. The word 'practice' is closest in meaning to_________ `A. drill B. exercise C. deed D. belief 86. What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings. B. Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil. C. Aluminum cans and spent motor oil. D. TV sets and aluminum cans. 87. The energy used to make a can is________ the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours. A. as much as B. less than C. more than D. not worth being compared to 88. The word 'precious' is closest in meaning to_________ A. natural B. substantial C. first D. invaluable Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks. The mathematics of the Mayas of Mexico was (89) _________ when compared to that of (90) _________ cultures. They were (91) _________ with the idea zero nearly 1,000 years before anyone in Europe had (92) _________ . Arab traders opened up caravan routes (93) _________the desert of the Middle East and brought with them to Europe the (94) _________ of zero as a number. The Greek wrote numbers by using (95)________ of alphabet, and with the Roman number system, it was difficult to add or subtract (96) _________ sometimes four figures (for example, VII) were needed to express one number (for example, 7). Neither the Greeks (97) _________ the Romans could (98) _________ with large numbers. (99) _________ contrast, the Mayas could express any number by using three symbols: the dot, the bar, and the dash. For zero, they used a shell (100) _________ . 89. A. over B. super C. superior D. inferior 90. A. the B. others C. another D. other 5 91. A. famous B. familiar C. coincident D. annoyed 92. A. them B. Some C. it D. ever 93. A. through B. throughout C. across D. along 94. A. concept B. viewpoint C. understanding D. learning 95. A. characters B. letters C. numbers D. lists 96. A. although B. because C. even if D. which 97. A. nor B. and C. as well as D. or 98. A. acquaint B. familiarize C. deal D. tamper 99. A. On B. For C. From D. ln 100. A. shape B. size C. form D. picture practice test 41 Pronunciation 1. A. bury B. cleanliness ['klenlinis] C. plenty D. dean 2. A. challenge B. chameleon [kə'mi:ljən] tắc kè hoa C. chewing D. chapter 3. A. blow B. tomb [tu:m] C. sew D. dove 1. A. double B. plough C. tough D. couple 2. A. nose B. please C. toes D. taps Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable. 6. A. definite B. belonging C. organic D. alternative 7. A. challenging B. impervious [im'pə:vjəs] không tiếp thu được, trơ trơ C. acceptable D. advisable 8. A. activity B. introduce C. supervisor ['su:pəvaizə] D. approximately 9. A. compound B. triangle ['traiæηgl] C. advanced D. pajamas [pə'dʒa:məz] 10. A. agricultural [,ægri'k ʌlt∫ərəl] B. propose [prə'pouz] đề nghị, đề xuất, đưa ra C. opponent D. conquer ['kɔηkə] Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences. 11. The teacher asked us________ the essay we________ the day before. A. to rewrite/ handed B. rewriting / have handed C. to rewrite / had handed D. rewriting / had handed 12. "Have you________ traveled to San Francisco?" - "Yes, ________’’ A. once / once B. ever / once C. never / never D. yet / never 13. The government have tried to ________the price of petrol, but they failed. A. bring on B. put in C. bring down D. get over 14. Sue has put her name________ the course in politics, though her major is fine arts. A. to B. on with C. in on D. down for 15. Never________ such a magnificent firework display. A. have I seen before B. have before seen I C. have before I seen D. before have I seen 16. It appears that we have________ A. no bread left B. no left bread C. left not bread D. bread not left 17. I couldn't________ (A. make a fuss B. give way to C. make a choice D. decide myself) 18. Despite his disappointment, he remained _______. ( A. cheer B. cheerful C. cheerfully D. cheering) 19. The examiner asked me some further questions_________ led to a more interesting discussion. A. that B. it then C. which D. so 20. The dear waters here________ some of the world's best divers A. draw attention B. attract C. appeal D. provoke 21. The Golden Trident, the underwater equivalent of the Nobel Prizes, has been ____annually since 1960. A represented B. rewarded C. honored D. awarded 22. A lot of people who live in the outskirts have to________ to work every day by train or tube. A tour B. commute C. travel D. Move 23. Ann was surprised________ her family's reaction________her decision. A at I to B. by I at C. at I for D. with I to 24. We, the local residents were asked to________ for the best activist of the local council. A elect B. shortlist C. support D. vote 25. Van Gogh's Sunflowers _________39.9 million dollars, three times the previous record. A once sold for B. for sale once C. selling for once D. for once sold 26. About 20 miles from the station__________ a little inn called Violet which looked nice 6 A had B. there was C. there were D. where was 27. Total weight of all the ants in the world is much greater than__________ A all human beings B. total human beings C. that of all human beings D. those of all human beings 28. Recent technological __________ such as the Internet are proving very useful for conservationists. A advances B. underachievement C. successes D. discoveries 29. You cannot ________ me for the damage. I am not responsible for that. A apologize B. blame C. ask D. mistake 30. The mother is very ________ about the health of her little son. A concerned B. confused C. nervous D. careful 31. I will never forget _________ with Janet, who keeps _______ all the time A working I to try B. to work Ito try C. working I trying D. to work I trying 32. After the accident, a lot of debris _________ on the runway. ['debri:] mảnh vỡ A. was scattered B. scatters C. were scatters D. were scattering 33. Such _______ that we all felt numb. A. a cold weather was it B. was a cold weather C. cold was the weather D. was cold weather 34. I ________ Katie, an old friend on the way home from the office yesterday. A. came into B. broke into C. ran into D. went into 35. The man shouted loudly as if we _________all deaf. ( A. were B. had been C. are D. would be) 36. They walked along the promenade________ the waves ________ at the rocks. A. listening I rushed B. to listen I rushing C. listened I to rush D. listening I rushing 37. These ______ sites need restoring and protecting. A. history B. historical C. historically D. historic 38. When I told her the news, she _______ laughing. ( A. broke out B. burst out C. burst into D. uttered) 39. When will you leave _______ London? ( A in B. at C. to D. for) 40. Speak it again _________ I can take notes. (A. in order B. in order that C. in case D. then) 41. _________ back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive. A. When arrived B. As she arrives C. On arriving D. On arrival 42. You ________ too much emphasis on your academic success. Be relaxed! A. offer B. take C. give D. put 43. I have had such important decisions_________ for the last three months A. to do B. to make C. to give D. to put 44. By the time you_________ the shopping, I'll be ready. A. did B. will have done C. have done D. will do 45. Guess who I saw the _______ day. Our old English teacher. (A. next B. last C. very D. other) Choose the word or phrase which best replaces the underlined word. 46. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute. A. from time to time B. time after time C. again and again D. very rapidly 47. I think we have solved this problem once and for all. A. in the end B. forever C. temporarily D. for everybody 48. I am looking for a dependable person who can stand out for me at the meeting. A. dependent B. talented C. energetic D. reliable 49. My little boy Tom never screams though he is scared. A. in pain B. frightened C. embarrassed D.confused 50. You can do whatever you like, as far as I am concerned. A. mind out B. actually C. indeed D. in my opinion 51. Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable. A. confused B frightened C. upset D. disappointed 52. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries. A. made illegal B. limited C. restricted D. given way 53. I have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time, A. make it longer B. embellish: làm đẹp C. shorten D. try on 54. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull. A. slow B. simple C. complicated D. boring 55. Maria will take charge of the advertising for the play. A. spend time B. be responsible for C. account for D.spend money 7 56. Many areas in Africa are desperately short of food. A. unfortunately B. widely C. temporarily D. badly 57. We now can find a wide range of ready-cooked food in supermarkets. A. variety B. classification C. small number D. popularity 58. I sometimes give my friends a ride in my car. A. ask my friends drive for me B. let my friends drive my car C. hitch-hike my friends D. give my friends a lift 59. A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner. A. was hurt B. was nearly hurt C. ran away D. bumped into the car 60. The old people in the neighborhood are constantly visiting each other. A. rarely B. occasionally C. continuously D. quite often Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given. 61. Without your help, I couldn't have finished it on time. A. I couldn't finish it on time because you helped me. B. I couldn't finish it on time though you helped me C. I could finish it on time because you helped me. D. You helped me finishing it on time. 62. His daydreaming prevented him from becoming a good employee. A If he daydreamed, he would become a better employee. B. He could become a better employee without his daydreaming. C. He daydreams, which makes him a good employee. D. As a daydreamer, he is a good employee. 63. The children are looking forward to having a holiday on the beach. A. The children are considering having a holiday on the beach. B. The children want to put off having a holiday on the beach. C. Looking forward, the children are having a holiday on the beach. D. The children really expect to have a holiday on the beach. 64. Ian denied stealing the confidential files. A. Ian said that he had not stolen the confidential files. B. Ian's stealing the confidential files was not true C. Ian said, ' I will not steal the confidential files' D. Ian said that he would not steal the confidential files. 65. I took Janet to the zoo so that she could see how big an elephant is. A. With a view to see how big an elephant is, I took Janet to the zoo. B. So as to see the elephant, I took Janet to the big zoo. C. Because Janet was big enough, I took her to the zoo to see the elephant. D. I took Janet to the zoo in order for her to see how big an elephant is. 66. Despite his early retirement, he found no peace in life. A. Although he retired early, but he found no peace in life. B. His early retirement has brought him peace in life. C. He found no peace in life because he retired early. D. Early as he retired, he found no peace in life. 67. I love walking in the rain, though it is not good for health. A. Walking in the rain, I am not healthy. B. It is not good for health to walk in the rain. C. Walking in the rain is not good for health, but I love it. D. I love walking in the rain despite of its bad effect on health. 68. 'Please do not touch that wire!' the old man said to me. A. The old man told me not to touch that wire. B. The old man said that I didn't touch that wire. C. The old man asked me to not touch that wire. D. The old man said to me not to touch that wire. 69. I remember giving you a five-pound note. A. Whether I gave you a five-pound note or not, I can remember. B. I can't remember whether I gave you a five-pound note or not. C. I did gave you a five-pound note, and I could remember it. D. j remember I have given you a five-pound note. 70. The next door neighbor is a singer and he often comes home very late at night. A. The next door neighbor, a singer, come home very late at night. B. As a singer, next door neighbours often come home late at night. C. The next door neighbour who is a singer often comes home late at night. D. The next door neighbour comes home very late at night but he is a singer. 71. She tapped her feet in time when listened to her favorite song broadcast on the radio. 72. It was hot but we decided to walk in the shadow of the long wall. 8 73. Those who have never been abroad is eager to see how different the other cultures are. 74. Some of these plants are national rarity and should be well protected. 75. I couldn't give the teacher the summary of the lesson until Julia whispered some words into his ears. 76. Believed that Jack had got home safely, we felt relieved. 77. We really enjoyed the children's imaginative and excited play last Saturday. 78. I will have you to know how bad your behaviour is 79. They promised that they would publish my article was sent in last week. 80. Helen as well as her friends have never been out of town since they were five years old. Read the passage and choose the correct answers. History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called 'synchronized sound' – began soon after the very first films were shown. With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone (máy hát), which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence. In the 'sound-on-film' system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization (sự đồng bộ hoá ). Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system eventually brought us 'talking pictures'. 81. The passage is mainly about the A. history of silent movies B. disadvantages of synchronized sound C. development of sound with movies D. research into sound reproduction 82. According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened A. before 1896 B. as early as 1896 C. as early as 1922 D. in 1927 83. The word 'screenings' in is closest in meaning to A. projections B. revelations sự phát hiện, sự khám phá C. demonstrations D. diversions [dai'v ə:∫n] sự giải trí, sự tiêu khiển 84. Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer o! sound to accompany movies? A. a jazz singer B. single pianist C. a small band D. a gramophone 85. It can be inferred that A. most movie theaters had a pianist B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive C. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with the pictures D. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures. 86. According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they A. got out of synchronization with the picture. B. were too large for most movie theaters. C. were newly invented and still had imperfections D. changed speeds when the needle jumped. 87. The word 'sequence' is closest in meaning to A. interpretation B. progression C. distribution D. organization 88. The phrase 'these signals' refers to A. sounds B. series C. marks D. sensors 89. According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was A. made during the film of the picture. B. read by an optical sensor C. inserted beside the image on the film D. marked on the gramophone 90. Short feature films produced as early as 1922 _______ A. were recorded by optical sensors B. put musicians out of work C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. preceding talking pictures Choose the best answer to fill in each blank. From the seeds themselves to the machinery, fertilizers and pesticides - The Green Revolution regimen depend heavily on technology. One (91) alternative , however, depends much (92) less on technology - organic farming. Many organic farmers use machinery, but (93) not chemical fertilizers or pesticides. (94) Instead of chemical soil enrichers, they use animal manure and plant parts not used as food -,natural,organic fertilizers that are clearly a 9 renewable (95) source . Organic farmers also use alternatives (96) to pesticides; for example they may rely on natural predators of certain insect pests. (97) If the need arises, they can buy the eggs and larvae of these natural predators and introduce them into their crop fields. They use (98) other techniques to control pests as well, like planting certain crops together because one crop repels the other's pests. Organic farmers do not need a lot of land;(99) in fact organic farming is perfectly (100) suited to small farms and is relatively inexpensive. Finally, many organic farmers' average yields compare favorably with other farmers' yields. 91. A. alteration B. alternate C. alternative D. alternation 92. A. more B. less C. better D. worse 93. A. also B. for C. not D. all 94. A In .spite of B. On account of C. In favour of D. Instead of 95. A resource B. source C. matter D. substance 96. A of B. to C. for D. from 97. A. Then B. If C. Because D. Though 98. A others B. another C. the others D. other 99. A instead B. in one way C. on one hand D. in fact 100. A. suitable B. open C. likely D. suited Practice test 42 1. Nobody died in the accident, but 20 people were ________. a. damaged b. injured c. spoiled d. broken 2. “Look at this advertisement, Mary, it _________ there’s 50% off everything at Yvonne’s boutique – shall we go?” a. says b. notices c. advises d. writes (If you talk about written information, you can use the verb ‘say’.) 3. I’ve been studying English for 2 years now, and I still can’t _______ it very well. a. talk b. say c. tell d. speak 4. Ken’s _____ is not what it used to be, he’s always forgetting where he’s put things. a. remember b. memoirs c. memory d. souvenirs 5. She _______ her children, she gives them whatever they want. a. damages b. ruins c. spoils d. hurts (If you never say ‘no’ to your children, you spoil them.) 6. The government is encouraging everyone to _____ water by not washing their cars. a. waste b. save c. spend d. use 7. They were ______ about who should make the coffee. A. quarrelling B. disputing C. objecting D. opposing 8. I'm not ______ them stayingwith us, as long as it's only for a few days. A. disagreed with B. opposite C. opposed to D. objected to 9. They had a(n) ______ , and never spoke to each other again, A. dispute B. objection C. quarrel D. opposition 10. 'So, we are going to Italy for our holidays, right?' - '. ______. Now, whereabouts in Italy shall we go?' A. Agree B. I'm agree C. Agreed D. In agreement 11. The players ______ the referee's decision. A. disagreed B. disputed C. objected D. contradicted - To disagree with someone on / about something: to (say that you) have a different opinion from someone else - to have a disagreement (with someone about sth) (formal) to disagree verbally : trịnh trọng không đồng ý - to object (to sth / to doing sth) to feel that something is wrong and not to like it : phản đối Ex:: I object to the way the boss treats me. II don't object to them coming with us. - an objection (to sth / to doing sth) a reason to disagree; a statement of disagreement. - to be opposed (to sth / to doing sth) to. disagree strongly with or be against something: phản đối quyết liệt to dispute (sth) (formal) to believe that something isn't true or right : nghi nghờ, không tin 12. You've just ______ yourself. You said the opposite a few minutes ago. A. disagreed B. disputed C. objected D. contradicted 13. We discussed it for a while and then we ______ an agreement. A. had B. drew C. reached D. approach 14. I think you should try to ______ with him. You can't both have everything you want. A. agree B. accept C. compromise D. discuss 15. I don't ______ that. I don't think it's true at all. 10 A. agree B. accept C. compromise D. discuss 16. He wasn't at all ______. He wouldn't do anything I asked him to do. A. agreement B. co-operative C. opposition D. discussion 17. Thank you for your invitation which we are pleased to ______ " . A. reach B. accept C. compromise D. regard 18. We look forward to many more years of ______ between our two countries. A. opposition B. co-operation C. disagreement D. quarrel 19. She argues ______ me ______ almost everything. A. with / about B. with / on D. on / about D. A and B 20. I agree ______ you ______ what the problem is. A. with / about B. with / on D. on / about D. A and B 21. I've never had the slightest disagreement ______ him ______ anything. A. with / about B. with / on C. on / about D. A and B 22. Will you two stop ______ and let me get some sleep! They're always bickering about whose turn it is to do the washing up. A. bickering B. rowing C. disputing D. disagreeing - to bicker (about sth) :to argue like children, about small things (cai nhau ve nhung chuyen vat) 23. She often rows with him in public. A. disagrees B. rows C. accepts D. opposite - to row (with s.o. /about sth): to argue noisily and sometimes violently (often involving people who know each other well) cai nhau om som . 24. I'll compromise with you - you can have the car this weekend if I can have it next weekend. A. accept B. offer C. have in agreement D. compromise to compromise (with S.0.) to reach an agreement between two extremes (dan xep, thoa hiep) 25. 'These tablets really are ______. My headache’s much better now.' A. affective B. effective c. efficient D. affected 26. 'The only ______ way to avoid hay fever at this time of the year, if you are a sufferer, is to stay indoors.' A. affective B. effective c. efficient D. affected 27. 'She was ______ in everything she did and was frequently commended for exemplary service to the organisation.' A. affective B. effective C. efficient D. affected 28. 'He hasn’t made very ______ use of his time in revising for these exams: he has made no notes and his concentration spans appear to last for no longer than ten minutes.' A. affective B. effective C. efficient D. affected 29. 'This engine is really ______, it can run for 30 km on only 1 litre of fuel.' A. affective B. effective C. efficient D. affected efficient – effective These two qualitative adjectives are often confused, Kisy. If somebody or something is efficient, then he, she or it works in a well-organised way, without wasting time or energy. If something is effective, it works well and produces the results that were intended 30. 'The really hot weather ______ everybody’s ability to work.' A. affective B. effective c. efficient D. affected 31. 'I know my neighbours play loud music late at night, but that doesn’t ______ me.I can sleep through anything.' A. affective B. effective c. efficient D. affect 32. 'The number of tourists travelling to Britain this year has not been ______ by the strength of the pound.' A. affective B. effective c. efficient D. affected 33. 'The tablets which he took every four hours had no noticeable ______ on his headache.' A. affective B. effect c. efficient D. affected 34. 'My words of comfort had little ______. She just went on crying and wouldn’t stop.' A. affective B. effect c. efficient D. affected 35. 'Repairs could not be ______ because the machines were very old.' A. effected B. effective c. efficient D. affected Affect and effect are often confused, even by native speakers of English. The most important thing to remember is that affect is used as a verb and effect is normally used as a noun. When they are used in this way, they are similar in meaning, signifying ‘influence’, ‘impact’ or ‘change’. Note: we talk about someone or something having an effect on something or someone. If we use effect as a verb, it means to ‘carry out’ or to ‘cause something to happen’, but it is used only in very formal English [...]... disagreeing 122 She often rows with him in public A disagrees B rows C accepts D opposite 123 I'll compromise with you - you can have the car this weekend if I can have it next weekend A accept B offer C have in agreement D compromise 124 'These tablets really are My headache’s much better now.' A affective B effective c efficient D affected 125 'The only way to avoid hay fever at this time of... objected D contradicted 112 We discussed it for a while and then we an agreement A had B drew C reached D approach 113 I think you should try to with him You can't both have everything you want A agree B accept C compromise D discuss 114 I don't that I don't think it's true at all A agree B accept C compromise D discuss 115 He wasn't at all He wouldn't do anything I asked him to do A... the exam?” a take b to take c.taking d took - It’s the students who must stay late and do extra work – not the teacher - If you let someone do something, you allow it or give permission 11 - If you allow someone to do something, you let them do something or give permission If you make someone do something, you say ‘you have to do it’; you give them no choice 57 I lay in the sun all day yesterday (a... affected 126 'She was in everything she did and was frequently commended for exemplary service to the organization.' A affective B effective C efficient D affected 127 'He hasn’t made very use of his time in revising for these exams: he has made no notes and his concentration spans appear to last for no longer than ten minutes.' A affective B effective C efficient D affected 128 'This engine... keeping 120 Doctors always hope that there will be new cures some diseases A to B of C in D for 121 Small pox and diphtheria disappeared in Britain many years ago, cancer, AIDS and heart disease are now predominant A because B in the event that C in case D whereas 122 We haven't seen _ for ten years I did wonder where you were A one other B each other C together D the others 14 123 In 1997,... co-operation C disagreement D quarrel 118 She argues me almost everything A with / about B with / on D on / about D A and B 119 I agree you what the problem is A with / about B with / on D on / about D A and B 120 I've never had the slightest disagreement him anything A with / about B with / on C on / about D A and B 121 Will you two stop and let me get some sleep! They're always... Smith moved out to Chersey A tiring with B tire about C being tired from D tired of 124 I'd rather walk _ a bus A than catch B to catch C to catching D than catching 125 I _three rooms of the house so far today; I'll do the other two this afternoon A has been cleaning B cleaned C are cleaning D have cleaned 126 Charlie Chaplin was _of the silent movies A one of the great actor comics B the... injured c spoiled d broken 101 “Look at this advertisement, Mary, it _ there’s 50% off everything at Yvonne’s boutique – shall we go?” a says b notices c advises d writes 102 I’ve been studying English for 2 years now, and I still can’t _ it very well a talk b say c tell d speak 103 Ken’s _ is not what it used to be, he’s always forgetting where he’s put things a remember b memoirs c memory d... greatest comic actors D a great comic actor one 127 Although we do not live in the same town, my cousin and I still keep and often speak on the phone A up date B in touch C in hand D off work 128 I am looking for a friendly young person to help _ my elderly brother while I go out to work during the day A take after B give care of C put up with D look after 129 did you see such a good advertisement?... tell me what duties are involved in this job A was B were to be C would be D am 132 Sarah is a young girl with and a straight nose A almond-shaped eyes B almond-eyed shape C eyes shaped almond D almond-shape eyed 133 I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have at it A a trial B a look C a taste D a go 134 I don't think I have the strength to this table on my own A rise B arise C . 1 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG – SỐ 12 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A debris ['debri:]. and do extra work – not the teacher. - If you let someone do something, you allow it or give permission. 12 - If you allow someone to do something, you let them do something or give permission strongly with or be against something: phản đối quyết liệt to dispute (sth) (formal) to believe that something isn't true or right : nghi nghờ, không tin 12. You've just ______ yourself.