12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 1 ĐỀ ÔN THI HSG – ĐỀ 6 I. PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose main stress is put on a different syllable from that of the others in the group. 1. A. effect B. event C. emerge D. even 2. A. insecticide B. fertilizer C. pesticide D. herbicide 3. A. efficient B. communist C. impatient D. delicious 4. A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economically 5. A. renovate B. domesticate C. initiate D. eliminate II. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. 6. The authorities are determined to take tougher _________________________________to reduce crime. A. situations B. measures C. requirements D. interests 7. The old theater is in need of complete ____________________________. A. renew B. rebuild C. renovation D. review 8. Prior to the economic reform, the country had experienced many years of a ___________________ economy. A. stagnant B. fluent C. fluently D. smoothly 9. Education is our first _________________ now. We are trying to do what we can to make it better. A. prior B. prioritization C. priory D. priority 10. They have made a substantial change; that means, they have made a(n)____________________________change. A. economic B. considerable C. steady D. subtle 11. M.D. played much better than their opponents; they almost_______________________________ the match. A. dominated B. eliminated C. activated D. terminated 12. The company was ________________________because of a shortage of orders. A. solved B. resolved C. dissolved D. involved 13. It looks like they're going to succeed ______________________ their present difficulties. A. because of B. despite C. yet D. even though 14. Although ________________ , Sue drives to work every day in the middle of rush hour. A. her car is in good condition B. traffic is always heavy C. she is a very careful driver D. she isn't in a hurry 15._____________, " you'll probably get poor marks in the final exam. A. Unless you pay more attention to your work B. If you try to work harder C. Because you're making efforts in your studies D. Although your marks on the tests are not very good 16. I couldn't use the pay phone I didn't. have any coins with me. A. so B. so that C. because D. although 17. They had to work overtime they could finish work on time. A. because B. so that C. although D. however 18. Your mother is a very good cook, _____________________ we all know. A. as B. but C. though D. then 19. Fiona stayed at work late . A. so that to finish some work B. although she wasn't very tired C. so as to complete the report 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 2 D. because she didn't like working late 20. I can't go on picnic with you next Saturday. I___________my grandparents with my sister. A. visit B. will visit C. 'm going to visit D. visited 21. It was a shameful thing to say in front of__________________________ a lot of people. A. so B. such C. too D. very 22. This town is _____________________like my' hometown. A. a bit B. more C. as D. the same 23. If you have difficult problems, you should discuss them with someone_________________________________. A. whom you can trust him B. that can trust C. you can trust him D. you can trust 24. He was late because his alarm clock didn't _______________________________that morning. A. go off 'B. ring out C. break off D. come out 25.________________or you'll get overweight. A. If you don't eat too much B. Unless you eat too much C. Don't eat too much D. When you eat too much 26. I'm expecting to have this book______________________soon this year. A. published B. publishing C. to publish D. publish 27._____________ your advice, I was able to avoid lots of trouble on my trip abroad. A. Thanks to B. Despite C. Even though D. Instead of 28. By the time you come back here next year, this new plaza building____________________________________. A. has been completed B. will be completed C. has completed D. will have been completed 29. " ___________ do you use your-computer for?" "To type lesson plans for my classes and to look for information on the Internet." A. What B. When C. Who D. How 30. Surfing, an extreme sport that originated in Hawaii, __ more popular recently. A. become B. has become C. are becoming D. have become 31. The car began to make an extraordinary noise so I stopped what it was. A. seeing B. to see C. saw_______________________ D. for seeing 32. Unless you stopped ____________________ in that unfriendly way, nobody would like to make friends with you. A. behave B. to be behaved C. to behave D. behaving 33. The film is based on a novel about the effects of war. A. move B. moved C. moving D. movement 34. I distinctly remember _____________________you. I gave you $ 20. A. paying B. to pay C. paid D. to have paid 35. The man saw a notice to the door by a knife. A. pin. B. pinned C. pinning D. having pinned III. Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected. 36. When she heard the loud crash, Marge ran outside in the snow despite she wasn't wearing any shoes. 37. They sang as they marched so that to forget how tired they were. 38. There is so few ink that it will be impossible to finish addressing the envelopes. 39. My brother and me are planning a party for our parents. 40. All planes will be checking before departure. IV. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 3 each passage. Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch. First there were beepers; now there are cellular phones. These small telephones can go anywhere with you. Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your cellular number. Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only in a specific city. Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone services in other cities to try to make numbers work for their customers no matter where they are . But customers who travel frequently to the same city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number for the second city. 41. Why do people like cellular phones? A. They can use them in the office. B. They fit in a briefcase. C. They like technology. D. They can use them anywhere. 42. What is the disadvantage of cellular phones? A. The sound is not clear. B. They do not ring loudly. C. They are expensive. D. They work only in one city. 43. If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone work? A. Get a second number in that city B. Use a regular telephone C. Communicate by fax D. Buy a beeper 44. The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to __________________________. A. they don't care where they are B. wherever they are C. they have no idea where they are D. where they are is not known 45. The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to _________________________________. A. found B. confronted C. accepted D. crested V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. Communication can be in the form of words, pictures, or actions. Words are the most commonly used: we speak or write to communicate ideas. It is, (46)__________, essential for people to use words effectively. Pictures are useful, also. Businesses use them successfully in posters, charts, and blueprints. Companies should be careful that the pictures (47)____________on posters and charts, as well as in brochures and advertisements, and the words compliment, rather than conflict, (48)___________each other. Action is an important communication medium: actions speak (49)________than words. This medium is the most important when dealing face-to-face with employees, colleagues, and clients. A frown, a handshake, a wink, and even silence have meaning; people will attach significance (50)___________these actions. 46. A. therefore B. because C. although D. despite 47. A. use B. using C. used D. useful 48. A. for B. with C. in D. of 49. A. noisier B. louder C. alouder D. loudlier 50. A. to B. by C. for D. with TEST 2 Câu 1: Chọn câu (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) diễn đạt đúng nghĩa câu sau: Every day I spend 30 minutes watering the flowers. A. Every day it takes me 30 minutes water the flowers. 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 4 B. Every day it takes me 30 minutes to water the flowers. C. Every day it took me 30 minutes water the flowers. D. Every day it took me 30 minutes to water the flowers. Câu 2: Chọn câu (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) diễn đạt đúng nghĩa câu sau: The sum was too difficult for me to do. A. The sum is so difficult that I can't do it. B. The sum is so difficult that I can't do. C. The sum was so difficult that I couldn't do. D. The sum was so difficult that I couldn't do it. Chọn từ/cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 3: Xác định từ/cụm từ có gạch dưới cần phải sửa, để câu sau trở thành chính xác: Basketball has become increasingly popular from 1891. Câu 4: Xác định từ/cụm từ có gạch dưới cần phải sửa, để câu sau trở thành chính xác: We had better to review this chapter carefully. Chọn từ/cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 5: He always wears clothes _____ are too small for him. A. why B. what C. which D. where Câu 6: He felt _____ with the results of his exam. A. disappointed B. disappointing C. disappointedly D. disappointment Câu 7: Don't be afraid. This snake is _____ . A. harm B. harmful C. harmless D. unharmed Câu 8: Fortunately, the plane landed _____ after the violent storm. A. safe B. safely C. unsafe D. safety Câu 9: During his _____, his family lived in the United States. A. child B. childish C. childlike D. childhood Câu 10: Hurry up or you'll be late _____ school. A. on B. in C. to D. for Câu 11: May I introduce you _____ Mrs. Brown? A. for B. with C. to D. of Câu 12: _____ the students in my class enjoy taking part in social activities. A. Most of B. Most C. Many D. The number of Câu 13: He's always busy. He has _____ time to relax. A. much B. little C. a little D. plenty of Câu 14: I am used to _____ by plane. A. travel B. to travel C. travelled D. travelling Câu 15: Doctors use laser beams _____ bone in ear surgery. A. to remove B. remove C. removing D. removed Câu 16: We set off early _____ we wouldn't get stuck in the traffic. A. because B. so that C. although D. in case Câu 17: Some children have to suffer from lifetime ………………………… A. laser treatment B. delicate bone C. nerves D. abnormalities Câu 18: He was offered the job_____ he had no experience. A. even though B. despite C. while D. however Câu 19: Where would you like ____________ lunch? A. to have B. have C. having D. had. Câu 20: If you study harder _______________________________ A. you’d pass the final exam. C. I‘d pass the final exam. B. you’ll pass the final exam. D. you pass the final exam. Câu 21: The workers looked tired,_____________? A. don’t they B. did they C. didn’t they D. weren’t they 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 5 Câu 22: He failed the final examination__________________________________ A. when he was too lazy. C. because he was too lazy. B. so he was too lazy. D. all are correct. Câu 23: The village_______________________ is very nice and old. A. which I was born B. that I was born C. where I was born D. where I was born there Câu 24: Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những từ còn lại: A. basic B. preserve C. design D. physical Câu 25: Chọn từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại: A. invention B. forget C. decoration D. pollution Câu 26: Chọn từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại: A. teacher B. money C. return D. ruler Câu 27: Xác định từ/cụm từ có gạch dưới cần phải sửa, để câu sau trở thành chính xác: I was listening to the radio last night when the doorbell rings. A B C D Câu 28: Chọn câu (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) diễn đạt đúng nghĩa câu sau: Jane is a better cook than Daisy. A. Daisy can't cook as good as Jane. B. Daisy isn't a cook as good as Jane. C. Daisy can cook as badly as Jane. D. Daisy can't cook as well as Jane. Chọn từ/cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 29: He has been______________ from school very often recently. A. absent B. present C. different D. safe Câu 30: Are you going to see the film _________ at the National Cinema Centre? A. which is being shown B. which showing C. which is shown D. which is on Câu 31: Air pollution _____________ almost every major city in the world. A. that affects B. is affect C. which affects D. affects Câu 32: There are _______________diseases being treated by laser beams. A. more or less B. more and more C. more than D. less than Câu 33: Don’t use ________________to teach your children. A. scalpels B. ulcers C. whip-lashes D. beams Câu 34: Chọn câu (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) diễn đạt đúng nghĩa câu sau: “I don’t like football”, she said A. She said she didn’t like football. B. She said she don’t like football. C. She said she doesn’t like football. D. She said I didn’t like football. Câu 35: Chọn câu (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) diễn đạt đúng nghĩa câu sau: That factory is producing more and more pollution. A. More and more pollution are being produced by that factory. B. More and more pollution is produced by that factory. C. More and more pollution is being produced by that factory. D. More and more pollution are produced by that factory. Câu 36: Xác định từ/cụm từ có gạch dưới cần phải sửa, để câu sau trở thành chính xác: AIDS is considered to be one of the most dangerous disease nowadays Câu 37: Xác định từ/cụm từ có gạch dưới cần phải sửa, để câu sau trở thành chính xác: She left her house in a hurry without to say goodbye to us Câu 38: Chọn từ/cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 6 Would you ______________opening the window, please? A. care B. mind C. like D.help Câu 39: Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những từ còn lại: A. plays B. reads C. opens D. cuts Câu 40: Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những từ còn lại: A. hydrogen B. harmful C. healthy D. honesty Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 41 đến 45 If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives. However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more. Câu 41: To make a reservation, you ________________________ A. just give your name, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group. B. have to give your address, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group. C. just give your name, the time you arrive and your address. D. just give your name, the time you arrive and your telephone number. Câu 42: When you invite an American friend to have dinner in a restaurant _____________________ A. a reservation is not necessary. B. you should make a reservation. C. there are always many tables available for you. D. you always have to wait for a long time. Câu 43: When you invite someone to dinner, you _____________________ A. let him to pay himself. B. should prepare to pay the bill. C. give the bill to him. D. share the bill with him. Câu 44: If your companion insists on paying his share, _______________________ A. do not agree. B. it will be impolite. C. you should let him pay as he expects. D. you should get into argument with him. Câu 45: In most American restaurants, _______________________________ A. the tip is added to the bill. B. the tip is about 15% of the bill. C. you should not give the tip to waiters or waitresses. D. waiters and waitresses never get the tip. Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống: In the United states of American, English is _______(46)the national language, the language of the American nation.Four hundred years ago, some English people sailed to the North American to live ________(47) and they _________(48)the English language to this new country. After them came people from all the countries of Europe. And they all learned English (49) _________they made it a little different from British English. In the USA now people speak American English. Very many words are the (50)___________ in American and in British English, but the American people do not speak the English language in the same way as people in England. Câu 46: A. named B. called C. said D. spoken Câu 47: A. there B. that C. here D. this Câu 48: A. found B. brought C. carried D. took 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 7 Câu 49: A. and B. or C. but D. so Câu 50: A. alike B. difficult C. same D. difference TEST 3 CHOOSE THE CORREST WORD 1. Everything is going well. We ………….any problem so far. a. didn’t have b. haven’t had c. hadn’t had d. wasn’t having 2.a. planted b. liked c. needed d. wanted 3.Most of the guests ……… by the time we arrived at the reception. a. had left b. were left c. would left d. have left 4.If Tan Son Nhat Airport …………clear of fog, we will land there. a. could be b. will be c. was d. is 5.Everybody should be made aware ……… the risks involved. a. on b. in c. of d. for 6.The control of ……….has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism. a. inflation b. inflator c. inflationist d. inflate 7.The country was poor, and production was stagnant. a. not flowing b. not developing c. reduced d. decreased 8.a. dominate b. substantial c. agriculture d. national 9. …………it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat. a. Although b. In spite c. However d. In spite of 10.A letter of ……… is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview. a. recommendation b. recommend c. recommended d. recommender 11.He is the man ………….car was stolen last week. a. whom b. that c. whose d. which 12. It’s important to give a clear and honest answer. a. polite b. correct c. interesting d. frank 13.If she …………the train last night, she ………… here now. a. took/ were b. takes/ will c. had taken/ would have taken d. had taken/ would be Vietnam is considered a third world country, its people live (14) ………….poverty by millions. After the liberation, Vietnam’s economy remained dominated by small-scale production, material and technological shortfalls, and insufficient food and (15) ………….goods. The Doi Moi reforms that were instated in (16) ………… have shed new light and added new features to the Vietnamese economy. (17) ………….Vietnamese Communist Party plays leading role in establishing the foundations and principles of communism. Doi Moi combined government planning with free-market incentives and (18) ………… the establishment of private businesses and foreign investment. 14: a. for b. in c. on d. of 15: a. consumer b. producer c. spender d. manufacturer 16: a. 1996 b. 1995 c. 1985 d. 1986 17: a. A b. An c. The d.  18: a. found b. promised c. required d. encouraged 19: a. tricks b. leftovers c. depths d. roofs 20. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm. a. In spite snowing, I felt warm. b. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing c. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. d. Although I felt warm, it was snowing. 21- The aim ………… Doi Moi was to restructure the economy of Vietnam. a. on b. in c. of d. from 22. I would like to know the reason………….he decided to quit the job. a. why b. which c. that d. when 23. a. escape b. replace c. involve d. country 24. Have you considered ………… for a job? a. asking b. applying c. getting d. going 25.I would like to invite you to participate in the …………….ceremony. 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 8 a. graduate b. graduated c. graduation d. graduating 26. “Don’t put your feet on the chair,” my mother said a. My mother said to me not to put your feet on the chair. b. My mother told me not to put my feet on the chair. c. My mother told me I did not put my feet on the chair. d. My mother told me that I should put my feet on the chair. 27.Many parents do not let their children make a decision ………….their future career. a. in b. about c. on d. out 28.I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at the time. a. correct b. right c. exact d. suitable 29.John asked me …………that film the night before. a. if I had seen b. that I saw c. had I seen d. if had I seen 30.You should …………more attention to what your teacher explains. a. make b. get c. pay d. set 31.Since he went to university, Mike has become very interested ………… environment issues. a. in b. on c. at d. for 32.a. achieve b. measure c. legal d. increase 33.The trees …………………………………… a. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday. b. were grown by John yesterday in the backyard. c. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John. d. in the backyard were grown yesterday by John. 34. It is not easy to …………our beauty when we get older and older. a. develop b. gain c. maintain d. collect 35.Penny was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world. a. changes b. conservation c. number d. variety 36.Most doctors and nurses have to work on a …………once or twice a week at the hospital. a. solution b. night shift c. household chores d. special dishes 37.Tommy left high school ……… the age ………….seventeen. a. at/ of b. in/ for c. on/ with d. of/ in 38.That factory is producing more and more pollution. a. Pollution is being produced more and more by that factory. b. More and more pollution is produced by that factory. c. More and more pollution are being produced by that factory. d. More and more pollution is being produced by that factory. TEST 4 Choose the most suitable words 1- They haven’t beaten me yet. I still have one or two ___________ up my sleeve. A- traps B- tricks C- jokes D- defences 2- You __________ go to the dentist’s before your toothache gets worse. A- ought to B- ought C- rather D- better 3- According to the forecast it will be mostly cloudy, with ____________ of rain in the north. A- outbreaks B- elements C- bursts D- times 4- ___________ of all of us who are here tonight, I would like to thank Mr John for his talk. A- On behalf B- On account C- In person D- Instead 5- The brothers are so alike I cannot ___________ one from the other. A- say B- notice C- mark D- tell 6- My mother was ___________ of making a cake when the front door bell rang. A- at the centre B- on her way C- in the middle D- halfway through 7- ____________ you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam. A- Although B- If C- Unless D- When 8- If you want to join the History Society, you must first _____________ this application form. A- make up B- write down C- fill in D- do up 9- He has just taken an examination______________ chemistry. A- on B- about C- for D- in 10- The police have asked that ___________ who saw the accident should get in touch with them. A- somebody B- someone C- one D- anyone 11- I was just ____________ to go out when you telephoned. A- around B- about C- thinking D- planned 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 9 12- You will become ill __________ you stop working so hard. A- until B- when C- if D- unless 13- When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was ______________ on. A- happening B- being C- getting D- going 14- I don’t think that red dress ______________ her. A- suits B- matches C- cheers D- agrees 15- The three friends all _____________ for the same job. A- requested B- applied C- intended D- referred 16- She remembered the correct address only ______________ she had posted the letter. A- since B- afterwards C- following D- after 17- It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep ______________ . A- rising B- growing C- gaining D- raising 18- The dentist told him to open his mouth _____________ . A- broad B- much C- greatly D- wide 19- Could you lend me some money ? I’m very _______________ of cash at the moment. A- down B- scarce C- low D- short 20- His parents never allowed him ______________ . A- a smoking B- smoking C- to smoke D- some smoke 21- Two other _____________ in his argument for his country’s independence are worth a mention. A- notices B- points C- effects D- reports 22- He’s such a naughty child; it’s amazing what his mother let him _______________ away with. A- go B- make C- do D- get 23- The factory paid ____________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion. A- off B- out C- back D- in 24- Having _____________ the table, Mrs Roberts called the family for supper. A- laid B- spread C- ordered D- completed 25- The little girl wouldn’t go into the sea ______________ her father went too. A- except B- but C- also D- unless 26- “ How can we ____________ out together what we’re to do if we never talk about it frankly? ” she cried in desperation. A- test B- find C- work D- search 27- Wild ducks always fly in a definite ______________ . A- figure B- formula C- shape D- formation 28- Mike was the ______________ in his family; all his brothers were much taller. A- lowest B- shortest C- slightest D- littlest 29- You’ll ______________ yourself a lot of time if you take the car. A- spend B- make C- save D- spare 30- I wrote to the company, ______________ them for a catalogue. A- demanding B- asking C- enquiring D- applying 31- Her parents were very ______________ because she was out so late last night. A- responsible B- sorry C- worried D- overcome 32- After a lot of difficulty, he _______________ to open the door. A- managed B- succeeded C- obtained D- realized 33- I have been looking for this book for months, and ________________ I have found it. A- at last B- in time C- at the end D- at present 34- My employer’s _______________ of my work does not matter to me at all. A- meaning B- belief C- opinion D- expression 35- The purpose of the examination was to ________________ the students’ knowledge. A- try B- inspect C- provee D- test 36- I’ll have to _______________ to you, otherwise he will hear. A- shout B- say C- whistle D- whisper 37- As soon as the fire-bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, ___________ gathered in the car park. A- while B- then C- before D- to 38- There’s ______________ to be frightened of the dog; he’s quite harmless. A- fear B- no fear C- no need D- any reason 39- After closing the envelope, the secretary ________________ the stamp on firmly. A- licked B- sucked C- stuck D- struck 40- The teacher _______________ them the answer to the question. 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 10 A- explained B- told C- said D- discussed 41- I’m sure they were _______________ lies. A- telling B- making C- doing D- saying 42- Nobody knows what the ________________ of the explosion was. A- source B- cause C- reaction D- reason 43- Banks only ______________ money if they are sure it will be paid back. A- borrow B- lend C- interest D- charge 44- _______________ of the committee, I’d like to thank you for your generous donation. A- According to B- On behalf C- Together D- In addition 45- Don’t forget to ______________ the alarm clock for six o’clock tomorrow morning. A- put B- ring C- set D- wind 46- Give me a word _______________ with S. A- beginning B- begins C- began D- begin 47- After the accident, the injured cyclist was in great _________________. A- agony B- suffering C- hurt D- pain 48- There was nothing special about his clothes _________________ from his flowery tie. A- but B- except C- other D- apart 49- Her excellent ________________ in the exam helped her to find the job. A- notes B- reports C- marks D- degrees 50- ______________ stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home. A- At all cost B- By all mean C- In all D- On the whole 51- ______________ the step when you go in. A- Consider B- Mind C- Attend D- Look 52- She went _______________ a bad cold just before Christmas. A- down with B- in for C- ever D- through 53- It was clear that the young couple were _________________ of taking charge of the restaurant. A- responsible B- reliable C- capable D- able 54- She used to ________________ her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels. A- earn B- gain C- get D- win 55- I’m absolutely no good at all ________________ any kind of sport. A- with B- on C- at D- for 56- That sweater looks ________________ small for a five-year-old. A- bit B- much C- rather D- even 57- Since I moved the house, I haven’t had much __________________ with those friends. A- connection B- contact C- business D- meeting 58- I’d ________________ you explained to her why we can’t go. A- better B- rather C- want D- need 59- I looked up their number in the telephone __________________ . A- guide B- list C- directory D- catalogue 60- I’d have _________________ you if I had seen the book. A- told B- said C- let D- required 61- In the old days, people believed that the world was flat and ships would fall off the ________________. A- boundary B- edge C- border D- limit 62- They had never come ___________________ such a beautiful little village before. A- off B- along C- at D- across 63- There weren’t any ___________________ in the factory for bilingual secretaries. A- situations B- spaces C- vacancies D- offers 64- Unfortunately his illness turned out to be extremely __________________ so he was kept in isolation. A- influential B- infectious C- individual D- inoffensive 65- What _________________ milkshake do you want – strawberry, chocolate or orange? A- taste B- kind C- flavour D- type 66- A chicken can __________________ up to three eggs a day. A- lie B- lay C- put D- place 67- The nurse was on ___________________ in the hospital all night. A- work B- alarm C- duty D- service 68- I ___________________ we meet outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30. A- think B- suggest C- consider D- recommend 69- ___________________ playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis. [...]... holiday A- borrow B- lend C- hire D- let 74- Several items of were found on the river bank A- clothes B- dress C- costume D- clothing 75- She had no _ of selling the clock – it had belonged to her grandfather A- intention B- meaning C- interest D- opinion 76- The lake abounds fish A- up B- of C- in D-on 77- Cut the cake into six _ pieces A- same B- like C- alike D- equal 78-... increase 83- I don’t think he’ll ever _ the shock of his wife’s death A- get through B- get over C- get by D- get off 84- We have no _ in our files of your recent letter to the tax office A- account B- memory C- list D- record 85- You will spend at least one year working abroad _ you can find out how things operate overseas A- because B- so as to C- so that D- as long as 86- On the ... position C- opportunity D- possibility 94- The meeting had to be put _ until a later day A- away B- on C- off D- up 95- He had to leave early, _ he? A- didn’t B- mustn’t C- hasn’t D- shouldn’t 96- He missed the lecture, so I lent him my notes A- after B- afterwards C- at last D- finally 97- If he would accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone A- as B- should . 12 GRADE QUYNH NHU 1 ĐỀ ÔN THI HSG – ĐỀ 6 I. PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose main stress is put on a different syllable. do you want – strawberry, chocolate or orange? A- taste B- kind C- flavour D- type 66 - A chicken can __________________ up to three eggs a day. A- lie B- lay C- put D- place 67 - The nurse. b. in c. on d. of 15: a. consumer b. producer c. spender d. manufacturer 16: a. 19 96 b. 1995 c. 1985 d. 19 86 17: a. A b. An c. The d.  18: a. found b. promised c. required d. encouraged