BỒI DƯỠNG HSG SỐ I Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (0.5 point) orchestra, concerned, particular , ridiculous convenient, mineral, recycle, discard atmosphere, pharmacy, release, document magnificent, development , population, disposal accomplish, establish, abolish , acronym II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others (0.5 point) massage, carriage, voyage, dosage brush, push, rush, crush knocked, naked, crooked, wanted modern, shopping, orange, awful 10 mutter, clumsy, rough, mutual III Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences (2.0 points) He took golf when he retired from work A up B over C on D after The major cause the pull of the Moon on the Earth A the ocean tides are B of ocean tides is C of the tides in the ocean D the oceans' tides Not only more brittle than hard maples, but they are also less able to withstand high winds A soft maples are B are soft maples C they are soft maples D soft maples I wish you two boys would be more to the others in the class A dominant B alert C careful D respectful Anne thought and didn't hear him call her A was lost after B lost in C was losing in D was lost in We all a good friend A believe Mike B know Mike C consider Mike being D consider Mike We've got another set to if this one doesn't work A fall back on B come out with C set out D go in for Tom: “Thank you for your help.” _ Mary: “ _.” A With all my heart B Never mind me C It’s my pleasure D Wish you that she burst into tears A Her anger was such B So angry she was C She was so anger D Such her anger: 10 That book is by a famous anthropologist It’s about the people in Samoa _ for two years A that she lived B that she lived among them C among whom she lived D where she lived among them 11 A major problem in the construction of new buildings A is that windows have been eliminated while air conditioning systems have not been perfected B is they have eliminated windows and still don't have good air conditioning C is because windows are eliminated but air conditioners don't work D is dependent on the fact that while they have eliminated windows, they are not capable to produce efficient air conditioning systems 12 When the building was completed, all the workers were paid A off B through C out D over 13 It was so foggy that the climbers couldn't the nearby shelter A make out B break out C take out D run out 14 in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years A The number of tigers B That the number of tigers C For a number of tigers D A number of tigers 15 When reading a book, you must keep your point of view separate from the point of view in you are studying A that B the material and C the materials that D the materials that are 16 New technology is seen as a issue for the next five years and every school will benefit in some way A crucial B marginal C central D peripheral 17 From his facial expression I gained the that he was pulling my leg A assurance B impression C suggestion D implication 18 She applied for paid leave but her boss rejected her application A in hand B on hand C out of hand D at hand 19 Please accept-this gift as a small of my esteem A symbol B sign C token D hint 20 The shapes of snow crystals depend largely temperature and humidity are A how high its B on how the height of the C that the height of the D on how high the IV Each sentence has a mistake Find it and correct it (0.5 point) We were sacked due to Bill's carelessly schedule, and we all blamed him for that No sooner had the secretary hang up than phone rang again At the moment the company is in the process of reorganizing their department We were at trouble because we had entered the building without permission It's that we'll be able to afford it or not that I'm not sure about V Choose the best answer for each numbered blank (1.0 point) BOOKS BEFORE SCHOOLS? Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (1)…… a child could be counter – productive if she isn’t ready Wise parents will have a (2)…… attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of (3)…… toys, books, and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good material available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (4)…… them to read Of course, books are no longer the only (5)… of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad (6)… as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age (7)…… Too many television programs (8)……… an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult However, discriminating viewing of programs designed for young children can been useful Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it (9)… on television, so children will pounce on books which (10)…… their favorite television characters, and videos can add a new dimension to a story known from a book A insisting B forcing C making D starting A cheerful B contended C relaxed D hopeful A bright B thrilling C energetic D stimulating A provoke B encourage C provide D attract A source B site C style D basis A review B press C criticism D result A set B band C group D limit A induce B imply C suggest D attract A serialized B transferred C revised D visualized 10 A illustrate B extend C feature D possess VI Find a suitable word for each numbered blank Write it on your answer sheet (1.0 point) France is one of the world's chief producers of wine There are many (1) in France Grapes are grown on vines in the vineyards The vines grow best in summer when there is adequate sunlight They require a good supply of water for (2) The grapes (3) are mostly used to make wine When they are first planted, the vines take about four years to mature After they mature, grapes can be (4) from the vines every year The vines are (5) for about twenty years Workers are employed to harvest the grapes by hand The grapes are then brought to the winery where they are washed and (6) to obtain the juice The juice is (7) in large barrels Yeast is added to the juiced and the mixture is left to ferment for several weeks Wine is (8) from the fermentation of grape juice Wine may be of two types: red wine or white wine Red wine is made from grapes fermented with their skins White wine is made from the grapes whose skins have been (9) The wine is then bottled and labelled before being (10) to countries all around the world VII Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answer to the questions below (1.0 point) Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two-thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users than any other language in the world What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of nonnative users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology The word 'emerged' means _ A appeared B failed C frequented D engaged The word 'elements' is most similar to _ A declaration B features C curiosities D customs Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A In 1066 B Around 1350 C Before 1600 D After 1600 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world except A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization The word 'enclaves' is closest in meaning to A communities B organizations C regions D countries The word 'proliferated' is closest in meaning to A prospered B organized C disbanded D expanded Which of the following is not mentioned as the field where English is the main language? A advertising B drama C air control D media The word 'constituting' is closest in meaning to _ A looking over B setting down C doing in D making up 10 According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million VIII Give the correct form of the given words to complete the sentences (1.0 point) If trouble breaks out, they may be arrested and even (prison) They frequently…………… the traffic as they march through the streets (mobile) Without it would be impossible to increase food production (fertile) It is strange that in an age when we have seen the ……………… of space, almost nothing has been done about the problem of noise (conquer) We eat in cafes and restaurants to the of taped music (accompany) We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost (deaf) Still, in spite if repeated……… on the effect of noise on our health, no one does anything serious about it (warn) Travelling in big cities is becoming more ……………… everyday (trouble) Because many houses have to be demolished to make way for the road, people are being in the suburbs and have to commute to work (house) 10 Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of their diet (organise) IX Rewrite the following sentence starting with the given word, so that it has the same meaning as the original one Write your answers on the answer sheet (1.0 point) No one has lived in that house for years  That It's a pity that you wrote that letter  I'd We must continue our efforts, whether there are problem or not  Regardless The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions  My sole purpose "Less noise!" , the teacher told the boys  The teacher shouted In the event of nuclear weapons being used, we are all doomed  If it should It's extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days  We find Basically, a couple's happiness depends on their ability to communicate  Basically, the more I'm trying to eat fewer fatty foods  I'm trying to cut 10 The train left before he got to the station  By the time X Rewrite the following sentence using the word in bracket (don’t change the part of speech of the word) Write your answers on the answer sheet (0.5 point) Your car is just like the one I used to own (similar)  I When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly (craving)  Mary My boss seems to enjoy humiliating people (pleasure)  My boss I don't usually speak to strange men (habit)  I The interview penal thought that Sarah had a very good manner (impression)  Sarah XI (1.0 point) Write a paragraph about bad effects of smoking (From 150 to 200 words)