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KEYS – PRACTICE 1 A. pronunciation (10 points). I. 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A II. 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points). I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. D II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. glanced – was listening. 4. had they moved – came. 2. looked – had tried. 5. was wondering – rang. 3. has been acting – have been. III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 6. inhuman 1. purify 7. commercialization 2. suspiciously 3. differentiate 8. forthcoming 9. underpaid 4. inactive 5. foreseeable 10. immobilise/ immobilize IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. on/ over 2. down 3. out 4. out 5. in with 6. for 7. for 8. in 9. up 10. for C. READING (30 points). I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D II. Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C II. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. for 2. enough 3. that 4. job 5. you 6. or 7. Before 8. which 9. hard 10. another IV. WRITING (20 points). I. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. 1. They are putting pressure on me to make a decision soon. 2. We were not taken in by his smooth manner. 3. I really must get down to answerring all these letters. 4. Don’t come to/ draw the conclusion that this work is easy. 5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is putting me off. 6. Against everybody’s expectation, she lost 7. You must apply yourself to your work more. 8. She stands a good chance of being elected. 9. The boss objected to his secretary(‘s) coming to work late. The boss objected to the fact that his secretary came to work late. 10. It was such a great demand for tickets that people queued day and night. II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete … (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. In your last letter, you kindly offered to put me in your flat while/ when I am in Berlin. 2. I am afraid (that) I am unable to take your offer for the time being. 3. My father is sick that I have to to stay (at) home to take care of him. 4. He is very sick, so I cannot leave him / alone. 5. My brother also helped (to) look after Dad, but he is now away on his/ a business trip in Paris. 6. I hope to be/ I will be able to come to Berlin later by/ at the end of this year, or perhaps in January. 7. If the/ your room is free, I am/ would glad to stay with you. 8. I will let you know my phan as soon as possible in order not to interfere with your own plan. 9. Thank you very much again for your/ the offer. 1

10. I cannot wait to see you in Berlin, but then I have to say goodbye.

KEYS 2 II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (8 points) Part 1: 25 x 0,1 = 2,5 6. C 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. A

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B Part 2: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 1. performance 5. difficulty

11. B 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C

2. competition 6. musical 9. optimistic

16. C 17. D 18. C 19. D 20. D

3. unbelievable 7. famous 10. popularity

21. A 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. D

4. length 8. exciting

Part 3: 15 x 0,1 = 1,5 1. 0 6. like 11. been

2. was 7. that 12. 0

3. 0 8. 0 13. us

4. so 9. was 14. they

5. up 10. to 15. 0

Part 5: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0

1. astronaut 6. from

2. moon 7. appointed

3. on 8. that/which.

4. as 9. what

5. surface 10. for

III. READING COMPREHENSION (6 points) Part 1: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 1. B 6. D

2. A 7. B

3. C 8. A

4. D 9. C

5. C 10. B

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. C

2. B 7. D

3. A 8. A

4. C 9. D

5. B 10. C

2. D

3. A

4. D

5. A

Part 2: 5 x 0,2 = 1,0 1. D Part 3: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 1. B 6. A Part 4: 5 x 0,2 = 1,0 1. D

IV. WRITING (4 points) Part 1: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0

1. Not only did Tom arrive late, but he (also) started complaining./(as well) 2. She regretted not having applied for the job in the library. 3. It used to be thought that the earth was flat. 4. It's India that I’d like to visit most/ more than any other country in the world. 2

5. The driver is said to have been listening to his walkman at the time of the crash. 6. Without the improvement in export sales, the company wouldn't have had a successful year. 7. I wish I had gone to your birthday party last night. 8. Jane is interested in collecting stamps from foreign countries. 9. We are going to have/get our car repaired next week. 10. Neither have I seen him nor have I heard him speak. Part 2: 5 x 0,2 = 1,0 1. B

2. C

3. D

4. B

Part 3: : 5 x 0,2 = 1,0 1. It was very kind of him to recommend me for the position. 2. He refused to accept my apologies, which was childish of him. 3. London is the city where/in which he was born fifty years ago. 4. Can you tell me who/whom this car belongs to, please? (or Can you tell me to whom this car belongs, please?) 5. My grandfather passed away during the night.

THE END

5.A

KEYS 3 1. B (0,1p) 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. D 11. Will have left 12. Produced 13. Having been told 14. Would be killed 15. (should) complete 16. Were 17. Having 18. Being called 19. To leave 20. Has been 21. B 22. C 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. Second 32. same 33. information 34. to 35. perfect 36. it 37. learn 38. night 39. from 40. computers 41. D 42. C 43. A 4

44. A 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. B 51. personified 52. products 53. historic/historical 54. hunters 55. consumption 56. valueless 57. unbelievable 58. deadly 59. confidential 60. overslept 61. split  splitting 62. highest  higher 63. five-thousand-dollars five-thousand-dollar 64. disease-caused  disease-causing 65. than  from 66. On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment. (0,2p) 67. No sooner had the burglars left the building than someone rang the alarm. 68. Neil regrets having sold the car./ Neil regrets selling the car. 69. His illness prevented/stopped him from coming to the party. 70. He is getting someone to mend the window./ He is getting the window mended. 71. Were you to change your mind, you’d be welcome to join us. 72. It was such an interesting book that people couldn’t put it down. 73. So far I have written/have been writing 10 pages of the report. 74. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped. 75. Gary prides himself on being never late./Gary prides himself on the fact that he is never late. 76. A. in (0,1p) 77. B. on C. of 78. D. about 79. E. for (10p) - Yêu cầu viết đúng ngữ pháp, đảm bảo tính logic, kết nối giữa các ý. - Nội dung gồm các ý sau: + Your hobby + When your hobby started. + Why do you took up this hobby + How your hobby has been built up + Your feelings about your hobby. Tổng điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm Thang điểm: 20 5

Điểm bài thi = (Tổng những từ điền đúng, câu viết đúng) : 5

KEYS – PRACTICE 4 I. PHONETICS: a. Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C, or D. (6 × 0,2=1,2 pts) 1.D 2.C 3.B 4. A 5. C b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others (4 × 0,2=0,8 pt) 6.C 7. C 8.D 9.A 10.B II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (15 × 0,2=3,0 pts) 11.b 12.B 13.B 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.D 18.B 19.D 20.A 21.D 22.A 23.C 24.C 25.C b. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: (7 × 0,2=1,4 pts) 26. of 27.for 28.about 29.out of 30.from / into 31.with 32.in / in 33.about c. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters to complete the following sentences. (7 × 0,2=1,4 pts) 34.worldwide 35.arrival 36.entrance 37.westward 38.announcement 39.communication d. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (6 × 0,2=1,2 pts) 40. useless 41.Scientific 42.encourages 43.modernized 44. flights 45.environmentalists 46.creative 47. have enriched III. READING: a. Read and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10 × 0,2=2,0 pts) 0. C. at 48. D. worry 49.C. yet 50. A. more 51 .B. put

5 2. B. do

55.C. such

53. C. preferably

56.C. from

54.B. hit

57. D. need

b. There is a mistake in each line of the following passage. Find and correct it: (5 × 0,2 = 1.0 pt) Line 0

Mistake or

Correction And

Line 61

Mistake Buy

Correction Bought

making

made

although

Car

Cars

differently

different

Didn’t

Don’t

c. Read the passage and fill the suitable word in the blank: (8 × 0,2=1,6 pts) 0. for 65. automatically 66. redundant 67. best 68. vacancies

69. for

70. take

71. unemployed

72. cashes

IV. WRITING: a. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences. (5 × 0,2 = 1.0 pt) 73. I failed to persuade him to change his plans. 74. If Nam weren’t fluent in English, he couldn’t have got the job. 75. It’s about time we bought a new computer. 76. Do you think you could learn to live without TV? b. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way. (5 × 0,4=2,0 pts) 77. They suggested that advertisements on TV should be baned. 78. Jame said that her brother would get married the nex month. 79. Your report must be handed in before the end of this month. 80The children sang so aloud all night that kept their parents aweak. 81They left early in order to avoid getting caught in the traffic.. 82. It was kind of helping me./ It was kind of you to help me 83. I’d rather to stay at home./ I would rather stay at home than going out tonight. 84. Mrs Ha had Ba carry those books back home c. Write a composition about 130 words about the subject you like best: Essays are assessed according to the following criteria: idea; coherence and cohesion; syntax, spelling and vocabulary.

KEYS 5 B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5.0 points) 0.1 point for each correct answer. 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.C 7.D 8.A 9.D 10.B 11.C 12.A 13.D 14.C 15.B 16.B 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.C 21.C 22.D 23.D 24.C 25.C 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.B 30.A 31.C 32.C 33.B 34.D 35.D 36.C 37.D 38.C 39.A 40.A 41.A 42.C 43.A 44.B 45.C 46.B 47.C 48.C 49.A 50.D C. READING (6.0 points) I. Closing reading. (2.0 points) 0.2 point for each correct answer. 1.A 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.B II. MCQ reading. (2.0 points) 0.2 point for each correct answer. 1C 2A 3D 4C 5C III. MCQ reading. (2.0 points) 0.2 point for each correct answer. 1A 2B 3A 4B 5D

6.D

7.B

8.A

9.C

10.D

10B

7D 8D 9C 10B D. WRITING (5.0 points)

I. Finish second sentences. (1.6 points) 1. He criticized me for leaving/having left early. 2. His father is believed to have died in a car accident. 3. On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment. 4. The older she grows, the more cheerful she becomes. 5. Were you to change your mind, you’d be welcome to join us. 6. It was such an interesting book that people couldn’t put it down. 7. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped. 8. Sad as it is, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year. II. Finish second sentences. (1.4 points) 1. Hardly had the workers started working when the accident happened. 2. In spite of (his/Jack’s) taking a taxi, Jack/he arrived late for the conference/ In spite of the fact that... 3. In the end, I had no regrets about having left the club. 4. You are an idiot to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan. 5. The company had no intention of replacing this model. 6. In the next few years, we are likely to hear a lot more about the environmental pollution. 7. Paula blamed me for causing/having caused the accident. III. Writing an argument. (2.0 points) Marking scheme The impression mark is based on the following scheme: 8

1. Format. (0.2 point) - the argument has 3 parts: the Introduction (01 para), the body (01 or more para) and the conclusion (01 para). 2. Content. (1.0 point): a provision of main ideas and details as appropriate to support the argument. Note: - Students can totally agree/ disagree or partly agree - Students can give their opinion right in the introduction or discuss the issue and give his or her own opinion in the conclusion. 1. Language. (0.5 point): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of secondary gifted students 2. Presentation. (0.3 point): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of secondary gifted students. --------- THE END -------KEYS – PRACTICE 6 Part A: PHONETICS (2ms) . Choose the underlined part is pronounced differently from of the others. (5 x 0,2 = 1m) 1. D. littering 2. A. provide 3. C. machine 4. B. instead 5. A. mixed II. Choose the words whose stress pattern isn’t the same as that of the others. (5x 0,2 = 1m) 1. A. D volunteer 2. C. provide 3. A. precious 4. B. require 5. B. influential PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (7ms) I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below. (20 x 0,2 = 4ms) 1. D driving 2. A the best 3. B the better 4. D rather than 5. C small, old, stone 6. D break 7. B won’t he 8. A arrive 9. B has been 10. A during 11. D Unless 12. C an eye 13. C overlook 14. A tasteful 15. otherwise 16. B down 17. D on 18. A rather 19. C But for 20. C learning II. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in capitals. (10 x 0,2 = 2 ms) 1. scientist 2. purify 3. effective 4. education 5. successful 6. satisfactory 7. identification 8. dishonest 9. complaints 10. unattractive III. Find and correct the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. (5 x 0,2 = 1m) 1. D work as 2. C among 3.C in 4. B worse 5. B to sleeping PART C: READING (5ms) I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D in order to fill into blanks. (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1. A include 2. B can 3. C lose 4. D them 4. B example 6. A countries 7. C obey 8. C limits 9. A under 10. D travel II. Find a suitable word to complete the following passage. (10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1. one 2. which 3. there 4. collection 5. which 6. who 7. when 8. wrote 9. on 10. author III. Read the following passage and choose the best option to finish each of the sentences below. (5 x 0,2 = 1m) 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. A Part D: WRITING (6ms) I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. ( 10 x 0,2 = 2ms) 1. He lost his job because he was always late . 2. However experienced you may be, driving fast is dangerous. 9

3. She is not used to staying up late. 4. The police prevented him from escaping. 5. They haven’t visited me for five years. 6. If only I could live in Paris for a year. 7. Bob denied having taken/ taking my car. 8. It hasn’t rained for a fortnight. 9. He is a more persuasive speaker than her brother. 10. Mary reported the burglary to the police. II. Use the following word and phrases to make meaningful sentences. (5 x 0,2 = 1m) 1. His father has worked as an engineer since 1990. 2. My aunt goes to the theater every week because she is fond of plays. 3. He wishes he had passed his examination last year. 4. If you had learned your lesson carefully yesterday, you would not have gotten bad marks. 5. What do you often do when/ if you have nothing to do? III. It is said that English is a useful language. Do you think so? Write a passage (not more than 200 words) about your idea. (3pts) Mở bài: 0,5 điểm (nêu được chủ đề của bài viết được 0,5 điểm.) Thân bài: 2 điểm (đưa ra được các luận điểm ủng hộ quan điểm đã đưa ra ở phần mở bài) Kết luận: 0,5 điểm ( Tóm tắt, khẳng định lại chủ đề của bài viết) * Bài viết phải đáp ứng đủ các yêu cầu dưới đây mới cho điểm tối đa. - Đúng chủ đề. - Đảm bảo nội dung. - Đúng chính tả và ngữ pháp. - Diễn đạt ý trôi chảy; có kết nối ý.

KEYS 7 Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts ) I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. ( 2pts ) 1. D 2. B II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others. (3pts) 3. D 4. C 5. C Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts ) I.Choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(15pts) 11. B 16.B 6. B 12.B 17. D 7. B 13. C 18. C 8. D 14. D 19. A 9.D 10. D 15.C 20. D II. The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them (10pts) 21. tell about → tell 22. learn what → learn how 23. someone feelings→ someone's feelings 24. have done → have made 25. for them → for it 26. reason why for it → reason for it 27. which is not enough → that is not enough 28. as possibly → as possible 29. Natural → Naturally 30. because of he → because he III. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. ( 10pts ) 31-32. smoking/ not having taken 33. to go 34. needn’t have watered 35. would have come 36. should be made/ be made 36. should study 38. to have _ repainted 39-40. being stopped _ stealing / having stolen III. Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. ( 10pts ) 41. hatred 42. timeless 43. representation 45. removals 46. provisionally 47. outspokeness 49. impoverished 50. demoralized/ demoralised

44. frightened 48. misjudged

Part C : READING ( 30 pts ) I. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts ) 11

51. C 52. D 53. D 54. B 55. C 56. D 57. D 58. B 59. C 60. A II. Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts) 61. another 62. expect 63. mobile 64. relationships 65. quickly 66. cultures 67. At 68. societies 69. before 70. do III. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.(10pts) 71C 72B

73A 74C

75D 76D

77A 78B

79A 80B

Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts ) I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.(5pts) 81. I don’t think the police are going to let you off the hook so quickly. 82. Spare a thought for those less fortunate than yourself. 83. The president was impeached on the grounds of financial misconduct. 84. He is by no means stupid 85. Tom apologized for not having rung me earlier/ not ringing me earlier. II. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. ( 5pts ) 86. Precious little useful information is given in the brochure. 87. Day in day out it’s the same old routine in my job. 88. With the exception of Tim, everyone else at the meeting was a party member. 89. I’d prefer you not to go. 90. It is rumoured/rumored that you stole it. III. Write a pagraph (about 150 – 200 words) about measure to protect endangerd species and possible result .(10 pts) Marking scheme: mark is based on the following scheme : 1. Content : 5pts The argument should have 3 parts a. Introduction (Showing your agreement or disagreement) b. Development ( reasons to support) c. Conclusion (summary of the main reasons, students’ comment) 2. Language : 3pts ( grammar , vocabulary , structures ) 3. Presentation : 2 pts ( coherence , cohesion , style )

KEYS – PRACTICE 8 SECTION A: PHONETICS & SPEAKING I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (5*1=5 marks) 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A II. Choose the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others. (5*1 = 5 marks ) 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C III. Rearrange the following sentences to make a complete conversation. The first one has been done for you. (10*1 = 10 marks) 0. C 1. A 2. K 3. E 4. H 5. F 6. G 7. J 8. D 9. I 10. B SECTION B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR IV. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D. (15*1 = 15 marks ) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B D C A D C V. Read the text below. Use the word given to form a word that fits in the space. (10*1 = 10 marks ) 1. environmental 2. endangered 3. biggest 4. disappearance 5. require 6. Similarly 7. global 8. loss 9. pollution 10. awareness VI. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (10*1 = 10 marks ) Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 1. was were 6. Found Founded 2. heavy heavily 7. someone else car someone else’s car 3. hear hearing 8. homeworks homework 4. crowding crowded 9. knows is known 5. getting to get 10. In On SECTION C: READING VII. Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D: (8*1 = 8 marks ) 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. B VIII. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (10*1 = 10 marks ) 1. it 2. bicycles / 3. were 4. world 5. few bikes 6. to 7. so 8. How 9. There 10. people SECTION D: WRITING IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one. (10*1 = 10 marks ) 1. The manager asked me to close the office door but not to lock it. 2. Mr. John suggested (that) Jane should complain to the company. 3. I think (that) the books are more interesting than the films (are). 4. I wasn’t early enough to see my aunt off at the airport last night. 5. If you practice speaking English every day, you can improve it / your English. 6. The news was so hot that I couldn’t help announcing it to my classmates. 7.The farther/further we live from our relatives, the more we miss them. 8. What’s more, I would like to choose my own clothes for my brother’s wedding. 9. Wasn’t it possible for you to take a bus to the railway station? 10. Whenever he comes to visit us, there is trouble. X. Composition: (17 marks ) Total: 100/5 = 20 marks

KEYS 9 Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts ) I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. ( 2pts ) 1. A 2. C II. Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest in the same line. ( 3pts ) 3. C 4. A 5. C Part B : VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts ) I. Choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(15pts) 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. D 11. D 12. C 13.C 14. B 15. A 16. A 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. B II. The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them (10pts) Most of the joggers who are overweigh are reasonable for talking about, worrying with, and being obsessed with their weight. Since many people start jogging to lose weight, it is not surprised that body size is important. More and more people are on the diet. 50% of the women and approximetely 25% of the men in the US are watching what they eat. Body weight is the second most talk between joggersheart disease and high bleeding pressure are the first! There are many factors that effect your weight. They include: body type, diet, exercise level, sex and age. What may be an “ideal” weight for you in the age of 27 may not be ideal while you’re 54. And your ideal weight will probably be different during racing season when you were in a specific training phase. 21 22 23 24

Mistake overweigh with surprised the

Correction overweight about surprising a

26 27 28 29

Mistake bleeding effect in while

between

among

were

Correction blood affect at when are

III. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. ( 10pts ) 31. was always complaining 32. will have ended 33. must be 34. could have helped 35. did I realise 36. had I come/ were I to have come 37. came 38. (should) go 39. leaving 40. is being prepared IV. Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. ( 10pts ) 41. overexpenditure 42. purified 44. businesslike 45. encouraging 47. misbehaviors/ misbehaviours 48. interpersonal Part C :

43. non-existent 46. unconcerned 49. enthusiastic 50. middle-aged READING ( 30 pts ) 14

I. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts ) 51 B 52 C 53 B 54 C 55 A 56 D 57 D 58 C 58 D 60 B II. Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts) 61. role 62. serve 63. without 64. away 65. protect 66. like 67. easily 68. carry 69. another 70. distance III. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.(10pts) 71 A 73. D 75. A 77. D 79. D 72. C 74. D 76. C 78. B 80. B Part D : WRITING (20 pts ) I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.(5pts) 81. We continued waving until the train was out of sight. 82. It took her quite a long time to get over her illness. 83. Linda is said to have won a special prize. 84. My application for the job was turned down. 85. I’ll get round to (doing) the ironing in the end II. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. ( 5pts ) 86. Such was her hopelessness that Alice decided to stop her business. 87. Ever since Uncle Timber fell down the stairs a few years ago, he hasn’t fell right. 88. She can’t have done it on purpose. 89. Anyone who understands/ understanding this book is cleverer than I am. 90. Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy. III. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Grades (marks) encourage students to learn”. Write an essay (about 150 to 200 words) to express your personal point of view.(10 pts) Marking scheme: The impression mark should be based on the following scheme: 1.Format: 2 pts ( coherence , cohesion , style ) The argument should have 3 parts a. Introduction: should be put in one paragraph in which students’ points of view are expressed clearly b. Body: should consist of from one to three paragraphs. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence, reasonings and examples. c. Conclusion (summary of the main reasons, students’ comment) 2. Content : 5pts Students should give specific reasons for their arguement for or against grades/ marks. *Agreement: - Grades show students’progress in class. - Grades set students a goal and encourage students to learn better. - Grades give students a chance to show their self-pride to their parents, friends and other people. * Disagreement: - Bad marks make students feel shy or inconfident. - Bad marks discourage students from studying. - Bad marks cause stress and even breakdown due to parents’ scold and punishment. 15

3. Language : 3pts ( grammatical accuracy , wide range of vocabularies and structures )

KEYS – PRACTICE 10 A. PHONETICS I: 2 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 1. A. good 3. C. within 2. D. study 4. C. who

5. B chemist 6. A. feather

7. C. hated 8. D. grow

II: 1 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 11. C. arrive 12. D. career

13. B. option

14. A. television

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I: 2 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 16. D 18. B 17. A 19. B

20. B 21. A

22. A 23. C

24. D 25. B

35. homeless 36. developing

37. invention 38. entertainment

39. capability

50.A 51.B

52.C 53.A

54.B 55.A

II: 1 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 26. about 28. to 27. to 29. on III: 2 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 31. 33. encouragement careless 34. 32. environmentalists economical

9. B. fire 10. D. lives 15. A. eleven

30. at

40. clearness

IV: 1 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 41. was offered 42. listen 43. repaired 44. to type 45. to have C. READING I. 2 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 46. B 48. B 47. D 49. C

II. 2 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 56. himself 58. away 57. cook 59. signal III. 1 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 66. D 67. C

60. make 61. also

62. and 63. invented

68. C

69. D

D. WRITING 16

64. equal 65. blowing 70. C

I: 2 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 71. B 72. A 73. C 74. C

75. B

76. B

77. C

78. C

79. D

II: 2 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 0,2 đ. 81. John advised Tom not to lend them any more money. 82. Unless you keep your feet dry, you will catch/ get a cold. 83. Mai is such a young girl that she cannot see the horror film. 84. More and more pollution is being produced by that factory. 85. Nam now wishes that he had accepted the job. 86. He’s used to getting up early in the morning. 87. The students are believed to have been educated in Canada. 88. Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas? 89. He didn’t win/ manage to win/ succeed in winning the race. 90. He said I would not be given those papers before Friday. III. 2 điểm * Form: (0.2m) - Introduction - Body - Conclusion * Task fulfillment: (1.m) - complete the task with all relevant information - well- organized - clear, logical and creative with explanations * Language: (0.8m) - accurate grammar - appropriate vocabulary - appropriate linking words Note: - Tổng điểm là 20. - Phần Viết II nếu HS viết sai 1 lỗi chính tả hoặc chia sai động từ trừ 1/2 số điểm của câu. - Học sinh làm theo cách khác, giám khảo xem xét nếu thấy đúng vẫn cho điểm tối đa.

80. A

KEYS 11 PART I: PHONETICS (1 point) I: Find a word in each line whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three by circling A, B, C or D. (0.5 p) 1B 2A 3C 4B 5D II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question by circling A, B, C or D. (0.5 p) 1A 2C 3B 4D 5A PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7 points) I: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct word or phrase. (2 p) 1D 2B 3C 4B 5A 6A 7B 8C 9D 10A 11A 12C 13C 14A 15D 16B 17C 18C 19A 20C II. Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form (1p) 1. to produce 2. Having rented 3. stood 4. did not have 6. was hailed 7. to bring 8. is 9. conferred III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (1 p) 1. acknowledge 2. expectancy 3. mid-sentence 6. absentees 7. impassable 8. spotlessly

4. photogenic 9. conscientious

5. written 10. was granted

5. deforestation 10. Unaccompanied

IV. The passage below contains 11 mistakes. (0) has been done for you as an example. IDENTIFY and CORRECT the other ten. (1 p) [0.1 p for each both identified and corrected mistake] 0. all complete--> completely 2. has was 1. shower  a shower 4. an interest  interest 5. in brochure the brochure 7. organise  organising 8. pinning pinned 10. horrified find  horrified to find

3. annoy annoying 6. cancelled been cancelled 9. has closed was closed

V. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition or particle (1 p). 1. to 2. off - on 3. in 4. in 5. for - at - with - in

6. out

VI. Insert the, a(n) or X (no article) where necessary (1 p). 1. a 2. a 3. a 4. the 5. the 6. the/a

9. 0

7. the

8. a

10. the

PART III: READING (6 points) I: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (2 p). 1. too 2. reached/entered 3. brought/got 4. would 5. seen/ visible 6. there 7. Before 8. were 9. although/ though 10. with/ from II: Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each sentence by circling A, B, C or D (1.5p) 1.D 2C 3A 4A 5C 6D 7B 8D 9A 10B III: Read the following text and decide which word best fits each blank by circling the letter A, B, C or D (1.5 p). 1C 2B 3B 4D 5B 6D 7D 8C 9A 10C

IV. Read through the following text and then choose the best phrase given below, to fill each of the gaps. Write one letter (A-I) in each of the numbered gaps. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all. (0) has been done for you (1p). 0. I

1. H

2. C

3. G

4. E

5. B

PART FIVE: WRITING (6 points) I: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one (2p) 1. Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness. 2. Enormous efforts have been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease. 3. The very thought of his face at the moment makes me laugh. 4. There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods. 5. The boy dances attendance on/upon his father. 6. I have some colleagues whose attitudes to work I simply fail to understand. 7. I did not realize the extent to which he was influenced by his brother. 8. Mass tourism is partly responsible/ to blame for the environmental problems. 9. I cancelled my subscription/subscribing to that newspaper six months ago. 10. These books have been lent by the British Council library. II: Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the word in brackets (2p) 1. I can’t work out the answer without calculator. 2. My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice. 3. There is/are hardly any difference(s) between these two makes of computer. 4. We were not taken in by his smooth manner. 5. Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.

6. Crimes of passion are as old as the hills 7. The annual rainfall in/for the northeast of Britain is higher than that in/for the southeast. 8. In terms of education, his childhood years had been well spent. 9. Don’t stand on ceremony 10. She stands a (good) chance of being elected. III: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the cues given below, a complete letter (2p) Dear Rob and Randy, 1. After all these weeks in (the) hospital I (have) just received two pieces of good news. 2. The doctor said/says that I could/can go home in a few days. 3. My wife told me how you two have been clearing the snow from our driveway and sidewalk 4. Having such good neighbours like you makes me very happy. 5. My wife told me you refused to take any money for your efforts. 6. But I think I've found a way round that. 7. Please accept this/ the/my/our enclosed check. 8. I would never think it as payment for the snow shovelling 9. but as a sincere token of our appreciation for your thoughtfulness. 10. Thanks again/Thank you again and see you soon. Best regards,

KEYS – PRACTICE 12 I. PHONETICS: a. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe others by circling A, B, C, or D. (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) 1. A. sleeveless

2. C.documentary

3. B.gather

b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D. (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) 4. A. compulsory

5. A. friendliness

6. C. communicate

II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (20 × 0,2 = 4,0 pts) 7. A. used to

8. B.housework

9. D.was writing

10. A.work

11. A.staying

12. B.goes

13. D.out of

14. A.otherwise

15.D.what I was planning

16. C. could help

17.B.enjoyed being taken

18. D. has risen

19. D.donw

20. D. fine

21. C.being arrested

22. C .listened

23. B.on

24. A.if

25. B.didn’t

26. D. with/at

b. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 27. was

28. life

29.joined

30. and

31. music

32. world

33. in

c. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 34. regional

35. violence

38. collected

39. logical

36. musican

37. impressive 40. equally

d. Identify the error in the following sentences. (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 41. D

42. B

43. B

44. C

45. B

46. A

47. B

48. C

49. B

50. C

III. READING: a. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 51. B

52. A

53. D

54. D

55. B

56. C

57. A

58.D

59. A

60. B

b. Read the passage, and do the task below: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 61.D

62.C

63.A

64.B 21

65.A

c. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 66. is

67. in

68. the

69. richest

70. because

71. which

72. carry

73. to

74. so

75. earn

IV WRITING: a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 76. I wish your friend were at the party. 77. John advised Mary not to lend that man any more money. 78. Herry suggested that Anne should go to the doctor if she has a pain in her back . 79. They used to wear Jeans when they were young . 80.If I were free today,I would go on a picnic with you. b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 81. Nam and Mary have been pen pals for over four years. 82. I used to walk past this/the temple on my/the way to primary school when I was a little boy. 83. It is very difficult for Vietnamese students to study abroad. 84. The/ A new stadium is going to/ will be built in this area next month. 85.Liz wishes she were going to Ha Noi with her parents next Sunday. c. Write about 120 words. (3,0pts) Bài viết phải đảm bảo có được những phần và chi tiết sau: 1. Mở bài: Giới thiệu được địa điểm,phương tiện ,đi cùng ai (được 0,5 điểm) 2. Thân bài: Nêu được ít nhất 4 hoạt động về chuyến đi picnic.Dùng đúng thì quá khứ và không sai chính tả.(được 2,0 điểm) 3. Kết luận: Nêu được cảm nghĩ của mình về chuyến đi picnic. (được 0,5 điểm)

KEYS 13

SECTION I: Phonetics (10 POINTS) I. A. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. B 2. C 3. C

4. A

B. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1.A 2.D 3.B 4.C SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 POINTS) I . (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)

5. D 5.A

1.A

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. A

6. D

7. C

8. C

9. C

10. B

II . ( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 1. didn’t arrive/ knew/ hadn’t missed 2. tells/ haven’t been listening/ have said 3. hadn’t received/ spoke 4. feel/ will bring III . ( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 1. hardened 6. eduacational 2. survivors 7. attendances 3. advisory 8. computerize 4. Installation 9. unexpected 5. socially 10. dependent IV . ( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 1. On 6. on 2. for 7. for 3. to 8. at 4. from 9. from 5. with 10. out SECTION III. reading (25 POINTS) I.(10 points): 2 pts/ each correct answer. 1. Because the United States is a place where the previous identities of each immigrant group are melted down to create an intergrated, uniform society. 2. Because it better represents the diverse multicultural society of the United States. 3.It means a picture create by assembling many small stones or tiles. 4. They have established communities alongside those populated by the descendants of European immigrants. 5. They are Vietnamese Americans and Korean Americans. II. (10 points): 1 pts/ each correct answer. 5. A 1.C 2. A 3. C 4. B 10. D 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. B III.(5 points): 1 pts/ each correct answer. 1. D 2. C 3. B 23

4. C

5. C

SECTION IV : WRITING (25 POINTS) I.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. If it hadn’t been for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, we would have been stranded there for hours. 2. He suggested inviting the Browns to the party on Sunday. 3. Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed. 4. That commentator, whose name I’ve forgotten, is very well-known. 5. Not until he came into the light did I recognise him. II.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. It’s worth asking George to help. 2. I haven’t seen him since I lived in London. 3. I am not used to going into town by car. 4. He plays this piece more beautifully than anybody/ anyone else. 5. I was prevented from going to work by transport strike. III.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1.Teacher’s day in Vietnam falls on the twentieth of November each year. 2. Generally/ In general, it is meant for schoolchildren to show their appreciation to their teachers who have guided them in their studies. 3. It is a time to forget the bad experiences students may have of their teachers scolding and punishing them. 4. Students give their teachers flowers and small gifts. 5. Small parties are held and there is an atmosphere of fun and amazenment in the school. II. 10 points Gợi ý cách cho điểm: 1. Form: an essay (2points) + Easy to read + Coherent 2. Content: ( 4 points) +Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: ( 4 points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1 point ) + Suitable connectors (0.5 point ) + Correct grammar (2 points ) + Punctuating/ Spelling (0.5 point) B. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Tổng toàn bài 100 points. Bài thi tính thang điểm 20 Tổng số điểm học sinh làm đúng Điểm bài thi = --------------------------------------------5

KEYS – PRACTICE 14 A. phonetics (5 points): One point for each correct answer. 11. D

12. D

13. A

14. D

15. B

B. grammar - vocabulary - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I. (15 points): One point for each correct answer. 16. B

17. C

18. A

19. A

20. D

21. C

22. B

23. A

24.D

25. A

26. C

27. C

28. A

29. B

30. D

34. Majority

35. basis

II. (20 points): Two points for each correct answer. 31. devided

32. formal

33. intermediate

36. training

37. fostering

38. overhaul

39. increasing

40. internationalizing

III. (5 points): One point for each correct answer. 41. C

42. D

43. A

44. E

45. B

C. READING I. (10 points): One point for each correct answer. 46. B

47. D

48. A

49. B

50. C

51. C

52. D

53. C

54. B

55. A

II. (10 points): One point for each correct answer. 56. decision 61.maintain

57. consumption 62. devolopment

58. entrepreneurs 63. after

59. other 64.leave

60. enough 65. Remove

III. (10 points): Two points for each correct answer. 66. B

67. A

68. C

D. WRITING I. (5 points): One point for each correct answer. 71.That car is beyond my means. 72.There is no tea left. 25

69. C

70. B

73.John was accused of being a thief. 74. I’m not in favor of prohibiting smoking in bars. 75.It is likely she has found a new job. II. 10 points: Dear Mrs. Thomson, I am writing to tell you how much I enjoy the evening I spent with you and your family last Saturday evening (1 point). I have been in Sydney since January and it was my first time to have dinner with an Australian family (1 point). I found the / our conversation most interesting (1 point). I would also like to congratulate you on your excellent cooking (1 point). I am very grateful (to you) for your helpful information about (some) courses in English (1 point). I hope that I will find a suitable school in the next few days (1 point), and (that) English will not be too hard for me to study (1 point). Would / Could / Can you (please) give my best regards to your husband and your lovely daughters? (1 point). Thank you again for the extremely pleasant evening (1 point). I look / am looking forward to seeing you next week (1 point). Yours faithfully, Pham Thanh Thuy III. 10 points 1. Task fulfillment: 6.0 points + Complete the task with relevant information + Well-organized 2. Language: (4.0 points) + appropriate vocabulary + correct grammar + punctuation / spelling

KEYS 15

SECTION I: Phonetics (10 points) I. A. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. D 2. A 3. D B. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1.C 2.D 3.C SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I . (1p for 1 correct answer X 15 = 15 points)

4. C

5. B

4.A

5.B 5. D

1.B

2. C

3. C

4. A

6. C

7. B

8. A

9. B

10. C

11. B

12. B

13. C

14. C

15. C

16.B

17.B

18. D

19.D

20.D

II . ( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 1. Encouraging 6. Dissatisfied 2. Businesslike 7. Performers 3. Admiration 8. Competition 4. Sympathy 9. Confidential 5. Unemployment 10. Unpleasant III. (10 points): 1p/ each correct answer. 1. laughing / answered 2. had been working/ retired/ went 3. would have tasted/ hadn’t been cooked 4. had slipped/ were dancing 5. have been IV. (5 points): 1p/ each correct answer. 1. hearing → to hear 2. for → to 3. experience → experienced 4. remarkable → remarkably 5. so → such SECTION III. reading I. (10 points): 1 pts/ each correct answer A. 1.T 2. T 3.T 4.F B. Comprehension questions. 1. It was Boston Latin School, founded in 1635. 2. It increased from about 6 percent to about 88 percent. 27

5.F

3. School provided teenagers with an acceptable alternative to labor that gave meaning to their lives. 4. They found it more enjoyable and more profitable in the long run. 5. They gave students education to meet the practical demands of everyday life, to get a job, or to go on to more education. II .(5 points): 1p/ each correct answer 1. D 2. B 3. C 4.A 5. D III. (10 points): 1pts/ each correct answer. 1. conservation 6. public transport 2. fuel 7. exhaust fumes 3. energy 8. greenhouse effect 4. recycle 9. campaign 5. bottle banks 10. wildlife SECTION IV : WRITING I. ( 1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 1. Peter apologised for breaking the glass. 2. If he hadn’t saved me, I would have drowned. 3. No sooner had the burglar left the building than someone rang the alarm. 4. I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home. 5. It’s the first time I’ve ever met such a famous person. 6. I’ve been working for the company for a year/ since last year. 7. William accused Amanda (her) of stealing/ having stolen his best cassette. 8. In case your car break down on the rough mountain road, take plenty of spare parts. 9. If the patient hadn’t followed this treatment, he would have died. 10. Ann asked her mother if/ whether she could have a new bicycle. II. 10 points Gợi ý cách cho điểm: 1. Form: an essay (2points) + Easy to read + Coherent 2. Content: ( 4 points) +Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: ( 4 points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1 point ) + Suitable connectors (0.5 point ) + Correct grammar (2 points ) + Punctuating/ Spelling (0.5 point) B. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Tổng toàn bài 100 points. Bài thi tính thang điểm 20 Tổng số điểm học sinh làm đúng Điểm bài thi = --------------------------------------------5

KEYS – PRACTICE 16 Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (40điểm) Part I (1x 20= 20 điểm) Câu

Câu

Part II (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. acquiring → acquired

6. vocation → vocational

2. explicitness → explicitly

7. like → as

3. few → a few

8. assumption → assume

4. and → to

9. certainly → certain

5. but → to

10. intention → intended

Part III (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. thunderstorm

2. raincoat

3. shopping

6. beating

7. disturbance 8. entrance

4. pleasure 9. led

5. deserted 10. slightest

Section B: Reading (35 điểm) Part I ( 1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. A

2. C

3. D

4. A

5. B

6. B

7. A

8. A

9. B

10. D

Part II (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1.discovered

2. lead

3. suffer

4. contain

5. health

6. diseases

7. disorders

8. knowledge

9. necessary

10. available

Part III (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. C

2. D

3. B

4. C

`5. C

Part IV (1x 10= 10 điểm) 1.K

2.E

3.C

4.J

5.D

6.A

7.B

8.F

9.I

10H

Section C: Writing (25 điểm) Part I (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 1. She reminded him to phone the police. 2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car 3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church 4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club. 5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him. 6. He can’t have done it by himself. 7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer. 8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person. 9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time. 10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly. Part II (1x 5= 5 điểm) 1. You should take the price into consi….. 2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars…….. 3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years. 4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a……. 5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted……..

Part III (10 điểm) – Giám khảo tự cho điểm, yêu cầu: -

Thí sinh phải xác định được ảnh hưởng của phim và truyền hình đối với cách ứng xử của con người, cả về mặt tích cực lẫn tiêu cực Nêu được 2- 3 ý nhỏ cho mỗi ý lớn Văn viết trôi chảy, diễn đạt gãy gọn (dùng cấu trúc đơn giản nhưng diễn đạt rõ ý) - Sai không quá 5 lỗi nhỏ (về từ vựng, ngữ pháp, dùng từ…..) thì không trừ điểm

KEYS 17 PART I: PHONETICS. (1, 0 POINT). Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group. Write your answer in the numbered box. 1. A. exposure 2 B. Terminal1 C. utterance1 D. discipline 1 2. A. Economy2 B. Elaborate2 C. Assassinate2 D. Fascinate1 3. A. mountain1 B. sustain2 C. contain2 D. retain 4. A. fulltime2 B. farmhand1 C. bookshop1 D. tradesman 5. A. Metropolitan3 B. Entrepreneurial4 C. Hippopotamus3 D. curiosity 6. A. company1 B. comfortable1 C. together2 D. business 7. A. Associate2 B. Formal1 C. Movement1 D. militant 8. A. Important2 B. Cigarette3 C. Protection2 D. informal 9. A. introduce3 B. conversation3 C. independent D. welcome1 10. A. expect B. alone2 C. liquor1 D. invite2 PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (8, 0 POINTS). I. Choose the best answer to fill in each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (1, 5 point). 1. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 2. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 3. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 4. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried 5. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 6. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 7. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take 8. The chairman requested that ___ A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 9. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 10. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 11. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 12. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 13. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 14. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any 15. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (1,5 point) 1. If he ____ (1. not drink) too much last night, he ____ (2. not - be) tired now. 2. I’m sure he must ____ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I ____ (4. come). 31

3. At this time next week, they ____ (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris. 4. It’s raining. I would rather you ____ (6. close) the window. 5. I don’t know what’s the matter with him. He ____ (7. act) funny since you ____ (8. be) away. 6. On the first of next month, he ____ (9. be) in prison for five years. 7. His personal problems seem ____ (10. distract) him from his work lately. 8. He suggested that a final decision ____ (11. make). 9. I don’t know why you ____ (12. always - make) noise in class, Tom. 10. ____ (13. you/visit) many museums when you were in Paris? 11. The car looks very clean. ____ (14. you/wash) it? 12. My best friend, James, was no longer there. He ____ (15. go) away. Your answers: 1. 1. had not drunk 2. would not be 3. have been 4. came 5. will be sitting 6. closed

7. has acted/has been acting

8. were

9. will have been 10. to have been distracting

11. should be

12. are always

13. did you

14. have you

15. had gone

made/be made making visit washed III. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) AUTUMN COLORS A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ____ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ____ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their ____ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most ____ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual ____ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the ____ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is ____ (7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to ____ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not ____ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ____ (10. SEASON) colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England. Your answers: 2. invasion 3. eagerness 4. glorious 5. talking 1. outlook 7. dependent 8. increasingly 9. unlike 10. seasonal 6. intensity IV. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) Example: Thirty hours a week are a heavy work schedule. Answer: B → is A B C D 1. A persimmon tastes best when it is such ripe that it looks wrinkled and almost spoiled. A B  so C D 2. American pioneers did water systems from logs with holes bored through their centers. A  made B C D 3. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many A B hormones and regulates another endocrine glands. C D  other 4. In America, the Indians used crude oil for fuel and medicine hundreds of years before the first A B C white settlers arrive. D  arrived 5. When radio programs became popular, approximately around 1925, many people stopped 32

A B C  bỏ attending movies. D 6. Musical comedies, as an American form of entertainment, often take its subjects from America’s A B C  their present or past. D 7. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by A B C long periods covering by water. D  covered 8. The fruit of the plantain looks much like a banana, and it is not so sweet or so pleasing in flavor. A B  but C D 9. The viceroy butterfly, an insect that birds like to eat, has a color pattern similar to that of the A B C monarch butterfly, whom birds do not like to eat. D  which 10. Behavior therapy uses rewards and punishments to encourage patients to act in a way healthier. A B C D  healthier way V. Complete these sentences with proper prepositions or adverbs. Write your answers in the numbered box. (1,0 point) 1. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ___ ink. 2. My father made ____ his mind to settle in the South. 3. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran ____ fuel. 4. Time is off now. Please hand ____ your papers. 5. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ____ 6. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ____ by now. 7. He needed a model, someone to look ____ 8. Uncle Tom is an idiot, but I only have to put ____ him once a year. 9. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always runs ____ his old friends. 10. These two men’s farms are adjacent ____ each other. Your answers: 1. in 2. up 3. out of 4. in 5. up 6. off 7. up / up to 8. up with 9. down 10. to PART III: READING COMPREHENSION. (6,0 POINTS) I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) It is now extremely popular to take a gap year between school and university or university and work and to spend it traveling. There are plenty of reasons to recommend it - travel broadens the mind, you’re (1) ___ young once, life isn’t a rehearsal and so on. And if you don’t do it, you may always regret that you didn’t take the (2) ___. In the end, there’s only one response: well, why not? The idea may have its roots in the 18th century Grand tour once (3) ___ by the young, rich and noble, but it is the middle classes who have turned it (4) ___ something that 200,000 British youngsters do every year. (5) ___ has never been so easy and cheap, with more places open to tourists than ever. Also, the gap year is now (6) ___ by many employers and universities. The States, the Far East and Australia were among the original (7) ___ and although these remain in the top five, young explorers are now going even further. The most far-flung corners of the world are (8) ___ in popularity year by year. About $700 will buy a student ticket (9) ___ for six months that will take you from London to Calcutta, Singapore, Bangkok, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Fiji, Tahiti, Los Angeles and (10) ___ again. 1. A. merely B. only C. slightly D. simply 2. A. occasion B. moment C. chance D. luck 3. A. undertaken B. gone C. done D. given 33

4. A. up B. out C. over D. into 5. A. Voyage B. Travel C. Excursion D. Tour 6. A. received B. stood C. accepted D. admitted 7. A. destinations B. endings C. landings D. terminals 8. A. spreading B. expanding C. enlarging D. growing 9. A. genuine B. valid C. effective D. legal 10. A. now B. here C. back D. then II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2,0 points) THE LEGEND OF THE ROOT Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (1) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (2) ____ widely recognized and praised that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold. (3) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the ____ (4) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (5) ____ the word panacea, coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (6) ____ beneficial effects in the treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug. Today, ginseng is (7) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (8) ____ as arthritis, diabetes, insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (9) ____ ginseng works still remains a mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (10) ____ than just a legend. 1. as 2. so 3. despite 4. plant 5. like 6. have/cause/produce 7. no 8. such 9. how 10. more III. Read the passage, then choose the correct options. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points) One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 1. What has research of the base reveal? A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body. C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 2. Extraterrestrial beings are ____ A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times. C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets. 3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. To permit the high priests to pray at night. C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 34

4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____ A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____ A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold 7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid. C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface. 9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple. C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat. 10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. PART IV: WRITING. (5,0 POINTS) I. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given. (1,0 point) 1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. → If it hadn’t .............................................................................................................. 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year. → There has ............................................................................................................... 3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television. → They stole ............................................................................................................... 4. He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car. → He tried in vain ...................................................................................................... 5. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left. → No sooner ............................................................................................................... 6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. → The boy was on ....................................................................................................... 7. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. → Paper........................................................................................................................ 8. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. → The more ................................................................................................................. 9. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. → It is .......................................................................................................................... 10. He got so angry that no one dared to say anything. → So ............................................................................................................................ 1. If it had not been for my father’s money, we could not have managed. 2. There has been a dramatic rise/increase in the house prices this year. 3. They stole everything except for/but/apart from the television. 4. He tried in vain to search for the stolen car. 5. No sooner had the guests left than she started to clean up the house. 6. The boy was on the point of crying when he was reprimanded by his mother. 7. Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D. 8. The more wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down. 9. It is a six-hour-drive from here to London. 10. So angry did he get that no one dared to say anything. 35

II. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meanings, using the word given. (1,0 point) 1. If you want to see me, come here by six a.m. (PROVIDED) → .................................................................................................................................. 2. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) → .................................................................................................................................. 3. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) → .................................................................................................................................. 4. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) → .................................................................................................................................. 5. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) → .................................................................................................................................. 1. Provided (that) you want to see me, come here by 6 a.m. 2. He objects to anyone (else) touching his records. 3. He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday. 4. The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations/The concert didn’t come/live up to ... 5. We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of (our) oversleeping/We had overslept. As a consequence, we missed the beginning.... III. Write an essay (3, 0 points). Face book dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students. It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. Write an essay (250 - 300 words) to express your opinion. (3, 0 points). 1. Content: a. Providing main ideas and details. b. Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively. 2. Organization and presentation: a. Ideas are well-organized and presented with coherence, cohesion, and clarity. b. The paragraph is well-structured. 3. Language: a. Variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures. b. Good use of grammatical structures. 4. Handwriting, punctuation, and spelling: a. Intelligible handwriting. b. Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes. Markers should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly and add more answers possible before marking the papers. THE END

KEYS – PRACTICE 18 PRONUNCIATION PART I: 1.C 2. A 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.B 10.B PART II: 11.D 12.A 13.A 14.C 15.A 16.A 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.B PART IV: 1 điểm = 0,05/ 1 câu đúng 21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. A 35.A 36. D 37. B 38. D 39. B 40. D 41. C 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. A PART V: 1 điểm = 0,1 / 1 câu đúng 46. is used → used 48. great impact → greater impact 50. make → makes/made 52. rarely we stop → rarely do we stop 54. do yearly → make yearly

47. their path → its path 49. has been → had been 51. composes not only → not only composes 53. have difficulty → have had difficulty 55. such difficult → so difficult

PART VI: 0,5 điểm = 0,05 / 1 câu đúng 56. at 57. at 58. for 59. in 60. in 61. at 62. in 63. in 64. on 65. into PART VII: 0,5 điểm = 0,05 / 1 câu đúng 66. saying 67. outspoken 68. declaration 69. meaningless 70. writings 71. editor 72. rephrase 73. statement 74. implication READING – 2 ĐIỂM PART VIII: 1 điểm = 0,1 / 1 câu đúng 76. B 77. B 78. C 79. C 80. A 81. A 82. A 83. D 84. B 85. D PART IX: 1 điểm = 0,1 / 1 câu đúng 86. D 87. B 88. C 89. C 90. B 91. B 92. D 93. B 94. D 95. A .

75. hearsay

KEYS 19 B. PHONETICS (5 points) (1 point for each correct answer) 16. D 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. B C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY. I. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer) 21. B 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A II. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct word) 36. impoverished 37. underestimated 38. multiracial 39. breathtaking 40. suspiciously 41. observant 42. fury 43. validated 44. attendance 45. pronouncement III. 5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer) 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. B D. READING I. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer) 51. C 52. A 53. D 54. C 55. B 56. A 57. D 58. B 59. C 60. D II. 5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer) 61. D 62. B 63. G 64. A 65. F III. 10 points (1.0 points for each correct answer) 66. C 67. A 68. C 69. D 70. A 71. C 72. C 73. B 74. C 75. B E. WRITING I. 5 points ( 0.5 point for each correct answer) 76. Unlike other languages, Esperanto has no irregular verbs. 77. Had Mr. Smith known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have invested into some computer companies. 78. The Board of Directors had a long discussion on / about the business, but come to / reached / made no decision. 79. On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing. 80. Not only does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children. , but she manages to look after her five children (as well) , she also manages to look after her five children. 81. If I were you I would spend more time practicing English. 82. The famous actor had very little money when he died, which surprised everyone. , which made everyone surprised 83. The more qualifications you are able to / can amass, the more successful you become / are in the academic field. , the more success you can / will make / have in the academic field. 84. The woman threatened to shoot the strange man if he did not get out of her house. 39

85. Man is mainly distinguished from other animals by the power of speech. II. 10 points Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung. Gợi ý cho điểm: 1. Form: - Form of the letter: Formal letter (1 point) 2. Content: (4 points) - the reasons for writing (1 point) - the problems the writer has encountered (2 points) - suggestions for solutions (1 point) 3. Language: (4p) - Appropriate vocabulary (1 point) - Correct grammar (2 points) - Punctuating/ Spelling (1 point) III. 10 points Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung. Gợi ý cho điểm: 1. Form: passage (2 points) - Easy to follow - Coherent 2. Content: (4 points) +Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: (4 points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1 point) + Suitable connectors (0.5 point) + Correct grammar (2 points) + Punctuating / Spelling (0.5 point)

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KEYS – PRACTICE 20 PART I. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words. (10 points) 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. 3 Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 11. D 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C PART II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. C II. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION. (10pts) 26. on 27. with 28. for 31. from 32. of 33. of

29. into 34. at – on

III. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (10pts) 36. scientific 37. permission 38. widen 40. miraculous 41. variety 42. combination 44. disadvantages 45. poverty

30. from 35. about

39. endangered 43. competition

PART III. READING I. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space. (10pts) 46. D 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 56. C 57. B 58. B 59. B 60. A 61. C 62. D 63. A 64. B 65. D PART IV. WRITING I. (10pts) 66. The last time Tom watched a football match was 2 months ago. 67. Kevin advised me to apply for that job. 68. If I had had time, I wouldn’t have been late. 69. It is necessary for the employee to be given a full bonus. (It is necessary that the employee should be given a full bonus.) 70. I was surprised at what I saw in the football match. 71. He broke the world record in his second attempt. 72. Had it not been for his incompetence, they wouldn’t have been arrested. 73. I’d rather you didn’t smoke in the kitchen. 74. Jean’s mother complimented on her new dress. 75. Much as I don’t really like her, I admire her achievements. II. (15 points) Marking scheme: The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 41

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II. Grammar and reading: 12,0 ®iÓm. Part 1: 10 c©u: 1,0 ®iÓm. Mçi c©u ®óng 0,1 ®iÓm. 1. had disappeared 2. hearing

3. were 4. is 5. being followed 8. to be repaired/ 7. laughing 9. wouldn’t have failed 10. not watch repairing

6. will buy

Part 2: 10 c©u: 1,0 ®iÓm. Mçi c©u ®óng 0,1 ®iÓm. 1. ability 2. clarity/clearness 3. hopeless 5. disappointed 6. discourage 7. consumption 9. endangered 10. occupations

4. highly 8. responsibility

Part 3: 15 câu: 3,0 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng 0,2 điểm. 1. C 7. A 13. A

2. B 8. C 14. C

3. D 9. B 15. D

4. C 10. B

5. A 11. C

6. D 12. C

Part 4: 15 c©u: 3,0 ®iÓm. Mçi c©u ®óng 0,2 ®iÓm. 1. news 5. have 9. monthly 13. T.V (television)

2. newspaper 6. views 10. Magazines 14. broadcast

Part 5: 2,0 ®iÓm. Mçi c©u ®óng 0,2 ®iÓm.

3. radio 7. pages 11. weekly 15 times

4. television 8. weekly 12. radio

0. fastly fast

1. 2. lately late 3. good well 6. slow slowly 7. quick quickly 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

Part 6: 2,0 ®iÓm. Mçi c©u ®óng 0,4 ®iÓm. 1.B

2. D

3. d

4. d

5. a

III. Writing: 5,0 ®iÓm. Part 1: 1,0 ®iÓm. Mçi c©u ®óng 0,2 ®iÓm. 1. If you arrive at your hotel before 5 o’clock, please telephone me at my office. 2. I will leave a message for you with my secretary in case I am out when you telephone. 3. Before I discuss your programme with you, do not make any appoints. 4. No sooner had he arrived home than he returned on the computer. 5. I caught the early bus so as not to have to rush. Part 2: 1,0 ®iÓm. Mçi c©u ®óng 0,2 ®iÓm.

1. They were such easy questions that all the students got them right. 2. Smoking is prohibited / not permitted / not allowed/ ... in the cinema. 42

3. I regret not having gone / not going on holiday with you. 4. I asked Mrs. Helen If (whether) she had seen him there the day before. Part 3: 3,0 ®iÓm.

Häc sinh viÕt thµnh ®o¹n v¨n hoµn chØnh (cã më bµi, th©n bµi vµ kÕt luËn). Nªu ®îc sù « nhiÔm m«i trêng vµ nªu ra ®îc mét sè gi¶i ph¸p ®Ó kh¾c phôc, gi¶m bít sù « nhiÔm. ThÝ sinh viÕt ®óng chñ ®Ò, néi dung phong phó, viÕt ®óng ng÷ ph¸p, sö dông nhiÒu mÉu c©u ®· häc, dïng tõ chuÈn x¸c, ®o¹n v¨n kh«ng qu¸ ng¾n.( kho¶ng 100 tõ) kh«ng m¾c lçi sai ng÷ ph¸p ®îc ®iÓm tèi ®a. * Yêu cầu của bài viết:

1. Học sinh viết đúng kết cấu một đoạn văn (bao gồm: topic sentence, supporting ideas and conclusion): 0,5 điểm. 2. ý tưởng, dẫn chứng rõ ràng, cụ thể và có sức thuyết phục: 1,0 điểm. 3. Dùng từ chính xác, phù hợp: 0,5 điểm. 4. Viết câu đúng (câu phải đúng ngữ pháp, câu không quá dài, sử dụng dấu câu đúng): 0,5 điểm 5. Sắp xếp, trình bày các ý theo trật tự đúng (Ví dụ: từ ý quan trọng nhất đến ý ít quan trọng nhất hoặc ngược lại): 0,5 điểm. ____________________________________________

Làm tròn điểm: (Ví dụ) 15,1 15,0 15,4; 15,6 15,5

/ 15,2; 15,3 15,25 / 15,7; 15,8 15,75

/ 15,9 16,0

KEYS – PRACTICE 22 Part 1: Phonology I.(10 pts) 1.A 2. C 3. A 4.A 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. C 10.C II.(10 pts) 11.A 12. D 13. D 14. D 15. D 16. C 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A Part 2: Vocabulary I.(10 pts) 1.B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10.A II. (20 pts) 1.survival 2. distributed 3. exist 4. sources 5. increasing 6. developing 7. discharged 8. agriculture 9. conservation 10. inefficient Part 3: Grammar and structure I.(10 pts) 1. I’ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew. 2. Not as many people live to retirement age in the Philipines as in Britain. 3. he is going to have his father fix the ball tomorrow. 4. Much as she studies, she never seems to succeed. 5. It had never crossed my mind that I’d win a prize. 6. If only I were rich and famous. 7. The operation of independence was made 2 days ago. 8. A secret declaration left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected. 9. Juliet could only long for his return. 10. I have no intention of apologizing to either of them. II.(10 pts) 1.C 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10.B Part 4: Reading comprehension I.(10 pts) 1.B 2. E 3. D 4. G 5. F II. (10 pts) 1. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passenger survival. 2. before takeoff 3. The two closest to the passenger’s seat. 4. vacate 5. How to preceed once you are away from the aircraft. Part 5: Writing I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one. (10pts) 96. This will be the first time my students have performed in Canada. (my student has given the performance in Canada.) 97. In six- month-time we will have completed this course. 98. More people understand him than he expected./ has expected/ expects. 99. The moment he finishes she'll have to make her presentation. 100. Once Sharon finishes her exams, she will have more free time. 101. Neither Mary nor Peter prefers classical music to jazz. 102. I had my car repaired at the garage in town. 103. I will not/never speak to you (again). 104. I'd rather stay in than go out. 44

105. If -the questions hadn’t been easy, /- the questions had been (more) difficult,/- If it hadn’t been for the easy questions, they wouldn’t have passed the driving test/ they would have failed the driving test. II. ESSAY WRITING (10pts)

KEYS 23 Question 1: (10 points) Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm. a. 1-A 2-A 3-D 4-B b. 1-B 2-A 3-C 4-D Question 2: (10 points) Mỗi từ đúng 1 điểm. 1- shyness 2- annoying 3- forgetful 4- unforgetable 5- unexpectedly / appointment

5-B 5-B 6- savings 7- popularity 8- harmful 9- outlook

Question 3 : (15 points) Mỗi từ đúng 1 điểm. 1- however 2- cases 3- its 4- were 5-well 6-and / while / as 7- that

8- from 9-which / that 10-more / some / greater / increased 11- their 12-each 13-one 14- had 15- on

Question 4 :(10 points) Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm. 1-wooden → wood 2-will burn → would burn 3-wide → widely 4-using → used 5- much of → many of

6-impossible → unable 7-were changes → has been changes 8-coal enough → enough coal 9-will not → does not 10- been used → be used

Question 5: (15 points) Mỗi từ đúng 1 điểm. 1. up 2. on

3. in

4. up

5. up

6. out of

7. from

8. in

9. from

10. with

11. on

12. into

13. of

14. on

15. with

Question 6 :( 20 points) Mỗi chỗ đúng 1 điểm. 1- had spent 2-looking

11-had baked 12-had enjoyed 45

3-had looked / had been looking 13-wasn’t enjoying 4-hadn’t been able 14-had to 5- to find 15-had lost 6-had been busy 16-said 7- had been cooking 17-found 8-had prepared 18-put 9-had made 19-smiled 10- followed 20-fished Question 7: (10 points) Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm. 1-The house was too badly damaged to be repaired. 2-“You can hardly expect me to agree to your request.” 3-It will take you at least twenty minutes to reach the station. 4-I had my car resprayed at the garage last Saturday. 5-Despite his (superior) strength, Christopher was soon overpowered (by his attacker). Or : Despite being stronger of the two, Christopher was soon everpowered (by his attacker). 6-Not until I left home did I realise how much my father meant to me. 7-Had it not been for the attendace / appearance of a famous film star, the party would not have been a success. 8-Her performance made a considerable impression on the critics. 9-The report (which was) written by the manager was long and ungrammatical. 10-But for Cathy’s meanness, we’d have had a really good time. Question 8: (5 points) Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm. 1-We have a lot of things to do prepared for the coming Asian Games. 2-Viet likes collecting stamps and he has hundreds of precious stamps in his collection. 3-My brother is very good at accompanying people singing with his guitar. 4-I am not satisfied with the security conditions of your post office because there isn’t anyone to keep the customers’motocycles. 5-If you want to send a document and do not want to lose its original shape, our facimile service will help you. Question 9: (5 points) Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm. 1- In Las Vegas, going into each hotel is like entering another world 2- ……… because it has so many neon lights - Las Vegas is called the “City of lights” because ……. 3- Las Vegas is famous for gambling and (its) many wedding Chapels 4- Las Vegas has more churches for its population. 5- It is about the foundation / starting of Las Vegas. * HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM: Tổng điểm toàn bài : 100 points. Điểm bài thi = Tổng điểm những phần làm đúng 5

KEYS – PRACTICE 24 Phần I: Phonetics Stress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b c c a c c d d Pronunciation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A A C C B A A B Phần II: vocabulary and grammar Bài 1: 11 C 21 B 31 D 12 A 22 A 32 C 13 D 23 C 33 D 14 A 24 A 34 B 15 A 25 B 35 C 16 C 26 D 36 D 17 A 27 B 37 C 18 D 28 B 38 A 19 D 29 D 39 C 20 B 30 A 40 D 2: 41. boils 46. was waiting 42. stopped 47. is listening 43. inishes 48. was having 44. have.............seen 4 9. are employed 45. met 50. was posted, arrived 3: 51. height 56. economical 52. poverty 57. friendship 53. solution 58. uncomfortable 54. widen 59. hardship 55. revolutionized 60. explanation III: reading 61 62 63 64 65 6 67 68 B A A C D C A D IV: writing 1: 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 B B D C D A C B 2: 81. I have learned/ have been learning English for five years (now). 8 2. I have never been to Hanoi before. 8 3. I haven’t seen him since 1995. 84. By the time we reached the hotel Harry had left. 85. It’s years since we last saw Ann. 86. Young pupils must wear school uniform all the time/at all times. 87. There are four hundred pupils in that school. 88. It was such an old map that I couldn’t read it. 47

9 b

10 b

9 C

10 C

69 A

70 C

79 B

80 B

89. You are parking your car against the rules/ you are not allowed to park your car here. 90. If he had hurried, he wouldn’t have missed the train.

KEYS 25 QUESTION I. Phonetics (10 points) A. 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B B. 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B QUESTION II. Vocabulary (10 points) 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A

6. C

7. C

8. A

9. C

10. D

QUESTION III. Grammar (20 points) A. Put each verb in brackets in an appropriate form. (10points) 1. to have / built 2. broke / was being moved 3. taking 4. doing / to answer 5. are you all laughing/ has Roger told 6. will have finished B. Put the suitable preposition(s) in each of the following blanks (10 points) 1. to 2. about (of) 3. about (of) 4. to 5. about (for) 6. of 7. to 8. to 9. between 10. up QUESTION IV. Reading (30 points) A. (From 1 - 7 : 1mark /answer ; 8: 3marks) (10 points) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. A 8. B, C, F B. Close test (20 points) 1. it 2. make 3. With 6. an 7. with 8. by 11. Whether 12. out 13. because 16. may/ could 17. that 18. be

4. most 9. for 14. as 19. to

QUESTION V. Use of English (30 points) A. Sentence transformation (20 points) Part 1. (10 points; 2 points for each answer) 1. It has been suggested that the minister should resign. 2. Many's the time that I've made stupid mistakes like that. 3.Contrary to your belief/ opinion, fat people are not always jolly. 4. It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once . 5. Gary prides himself on never being late. Part 2. (10 points; 2 points for each answer) 1. Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with. 2. At the moment a new car is out of the question. 3. I take it for granted you’re hungry. 4. I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter. 5. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school. B. Error correction (10 points) 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. C Total: 100 points

5. which/ that 10. of 15. than 20. in

KEYS – PRACTICE 26 I. Phonology (5ms) 1 2 3 D D C

4 D

5 A

6 D

7 D

8 A

9 B

10 A

II. Reading comprehension (20ms) Read the passages and choose the best answer KEY: 1. D 2.C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. B 7 D 8D 9. B 10. A III. Guided cloze test Choose the best word that fits each gap of the passage. (10ms) KEY: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. D WRITTEN TESTS I. Verb tenses KEY: 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. A II. Prepositions and phrasal verbs (10ms) KEY: 1.C; 2.A; 3.A; 4.D; 5.B; 6.A; 7.B; 8.D; 9.C; 10.C III. Word forms (20 ms) Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. (10 points) KEY: sleeplessness 2. unmanageable 3. impurity 4. refreshments 5. possessions 6.inhabitants 7.deadly 8. disadvantages 9. prevention 10. unproductive IV. Error identification (10 ms) KEY: 1. young --> youth 2. him --> himself 3. did--> done 4.Germany--> German 5. stood  standing 6. stinging--> stung 7. there --> where 8. popularly -->popular 9. appearance --> appearing 10. Lately --> Later V.Open cloze tests Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word his work in physics. KEY: 1. for 2. as 3. poorly 4. exception 5. favourite/ favorite 6. working 7. how 8. because 9. proved 10. awarded VI. Sentence transformation (20 ms) KEY: 1. There have been very few sightings of the Yeti having been seen at this attitude. 2. It is open to doubt whether Jones will get the job. 3. No sooner had the announcement been made than everyone started complaining. 4. The older I get, the less I want to travel. 5. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to tie the knot. 6. At this very moment my wife is probably arriving back home. 7. I find it impossible to put up with noise. 8. He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer. 9. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with. 10. I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about

KEYS 27

SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY: (6điểm) Question 1:Choose the best options: (2đ)Chọn đúng mỗi câu (0.25đ) 1. A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.B Question 2: Give the correct of tense of the verbs in brackets: (2đ)Đúng mỗi câu (0.2đ) 1. developed 2. discovered 3. are 4. discovered 5. have been made 6. can save 7. help 8. is 9. use 10. have used Question 3:Use the correct form of the words in brackets: (2đ) Đúng mỗi từ (0.25đ) 1. embarrassing 5. selfishness 2. decorated 6. immediately 3. competition 7. subscribers 4. orphanage 8. abundant SECTION III. READING COMPREHENSION: (6đ) Question 1:Cloze test: (2đ) Điền đúng mỗi từ (0.25đ) 1. name 2. take 3. is 4.with 5. that/which 6. years 7. on 8. good Question 2:Gap-fill: (2đ) Điền đúng mỗi từ (0.2đ) 1.C 2. A 3.A 4.D 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.D Question 3:Questions:(2đ) Đúng mỗi câu (0.25đ) 1. T 2. I 3. T 4. F 5. I 6.F 7. T 8. I SECTION FOUR: WRITING: (6đ) Question 1:Đúng mỗi câu (0.25đ) 0 . ........√....... Many years ago, people often said A woman’s place is in the home.” But 00. ......the .... the Americans don’t feel that way any more.Today, women make up about 1. ........that..... 43 % of the America labor force. There are that about 45 million working 2..........√........ women in the United States, and a large number of them are married women 3.........√......... with children. In 1980, for the first time in the nation’s history there were 4. ......as......... more working wives than as household wives. Looking back to 1940, we can 5. .......the....... see a picture of some very rapid change. In the 1940, only 15% of married 6. .......√......... women held jobs. Today, most young women choose to work even when 7. .......do........ do they have young children. Why do they work? The most important reason 8. .......the....... is that they need to earn money. But another the reason is that women today are better educated and they have more opportunities to work in various professions than women had earlier. Question 2:Biến đổi câu (2đ): Viết đúng mỗi câu (0.25 đ) 1. John offered to carry the suitcase for Pauline 2. I wish I had told you the truth 3. We stopped seeing one another a long time ago 4. I advised Jane not to come to work for a few days 5. Tim drives more carefully than Tim 6. The dress was so long that my sister could not wear it 7. John advised Mary not to lend them any money 8. Don't come back until you have delivered the message. 51

Question 3:Bài luận (2đ) KEYS – PRACTICE 28 I. Circle your choice A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (10 points) 1D

10D

II. Circle your choice A, B, C or D before the best answer to complete each sentence. (20 points) 1B

10A

11B

12B

13D

14A

15A

16B

17D

18B

19B

20B

III. Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect. (10 points) 1B

10B

IV. Read the 3 following passages and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ( 20 points) Passage A: 1. B

3. A

5. A

7. D

9. C

2. C

4. D

6. C

8. B

10. B

Passage B 1 A

2 C

3 C

4 B

5 B

6 D

7 D

8 B

9 B

10 B

Passage C: KEY: 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. B Passage D: Use the correct form of the word given in capitals to complete the numbered spaces in the passage below. 1. synonymous 3. single-handedly 5. mathematician 7. ownership 9. standing 2. reliability 4. forefront 6. positional 8. residence 10. likelihood Passage E: Read the following passage and use ONE word to fill in each gap. KEY: 1. pyramid 2. tomb 3. Although 4. construction 5. wonders 6. sides 7. scientific 8. these 9. events 10. far

KEYS 29 I. Circle your choice A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (5 points) 1D 2C 3A 4C 5D 6B 7C 8C 9A 10D II. Circle your choice A, B, C or D before the best answer to complete each sentence. (25 points) 1B 2C 3B 4C 5A 6B 7A 8C 9B 10A 11B 12B 13D 14A 15A 16B 17D 18B 19B 20B 21A 22C 23D 24D 25B III. Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect. (10 points) 1B 2C 3A 4D 5C 6B 7B 8B 9C 10B IV. Read the 3 following passages and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ( 35 points) Passage A: 3. A 5. A 7. D 9. C 1. B 2. C 4. D 6. C 8. B 10. B Passage B: 1. A 3. D 5. C 7. B 9. A 2. B 4. A 6. D 8. C 10. C Passage C: 1. D 4. B 7. A 10. A 13. B 5. D 8. D 11. C 14. C 2. A 3. A 6. A 9. C 12. C 15. B V. Circle the sentence A, B, C or D nearest in meaning to the original sentence. (5 points) 1D 2C 3C 4D 5C VI. Complete each of the unfinished sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence beforw it. (10 points) 1. His friends can't do it as well as he. 2. She left the room without saying a word. 3. I have never heard such a shocking story. 4. By the time I got to the station, the train had left. 5. I'm trying to cut down on fatty foods. 6.. It is ten years since the school was founded. 7. I am on the tenth page of the letter I’m writing 8. Andrew suggested that they/we should go for a walk in the park. 9. He broke the world record at / on his second attempt. 10. He can't have known that his brother is seriously ill. VII. Write a passage (of about 150 words) about the importance of fresh water in our daily life and what we should do to protect it . (10 points) Yªu cÇu thÝ sinh nªu ®îc vai trß quan träng cña níc s¹ch trong cuéc sèng sinh ho¹t hµng ngµy vµ biÖn ph¸p b¶o vÖ nguån níc s¹ch. NÕu thÝ sinh viÕt ®óng chñ ®Ò, ®óng ng÷ ph¸p, dïng tõ chuÈn x¸c, diÔn ®¹t m¹ch l¹c, kh«ng sai lçi chÝnh t¶, kh«ng qu¸ ng¾n, míi cho ®iÓm tèi ®a.

KEYS – PRACTICE 30 A. PHONETIC 1.C 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.A B. STRESS 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B QUESTION 2 A 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.B B. 1. A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.B 8. A 9.A C. 1. play 2. considered / regarded 3. idea / concept 4. on 5. widely 6. performed 7.pleasing / satisfying 8. which 9.demand 10. up 11.their 12. competitors 13.makes / keeps 14. in 15.a D. 1. F 2. H 3. G 4. A 5.B 6.C QUESTION 3 A. 1. will walk 2. have taken – shall show 3. Do …… know – will show 4. will have seen 5. finish – shall have done 6. has changed – have known 7. disappeared – have never heard 8. fought 9. hasn’t had 10. brought B. 1. got off 6. bring – round 2. came through 7. adds // added to 3. give - away 8. drawing up 4. put - off 9. drifting apart 5. shouted back 10. note down C. 1. in 6. in 2. in 7. in – with 3. out of 8. in 4. in 9. on // under 5. with 10. in 54

10.A 10.A

7.E

KEYS 31 B . PHONETICS 0.1 x 10 tõ = 1.0 ®iÓm 1. A 2. A 3.D 4. C 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C C. LEXICO- GRAMMAR I. Chän ®¸p ¸n ®óng 0.1 x 20 C©u= 2 ®iÓm .

5. D 10. B

1. D 2.B 3.A 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. B 17. B 18. A 19.C 20. D II. D¹ng ®óng cña tõ 0.2 x 10 tõ = 2 ®iÓm 1. gifted, 2. programmers, 3. ability 4. employers 5. developments 6. unqualified, 7. training 8. organizations 9. useful, 10. especially III. Chä DẠNG ĐóNG CỦA ĐỘNG TỪ TRONG NGOẶC 0.1 x 10 TỪ = 1 ®iÓm 1. had made 2. broke 3. was being moved 4. finish 5. will have done 6. slipped 7. were dancing 8. sitting 9. jogging 10. punished IV. T×m lçi sai vµ söa lçi 0.2 x 10 = 2 ®iÓm. 1. B. to drink 6. D. using

2. D. to improve 7. B. do I like

3. D. herself 8. A. two- thirds

4. D. gold is 9. C. us

5. B. making 10. B. to wait

D. Reading. I. §äc hiÓu 0. 2 x 10 c©u =2 ®iÓm Task 1: 1. A. 2. B. 3. D. 4. B. 5. C. Task 2: 6. T. 7. F 8. T 9F II. CHäN tõ thÝch hîp vµo chç trèng 0.2 x 10 = 2 ®iÓm 1. A 2. C 3.C 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D III. §iÒn mét tõ thÝch hîp vµo « trèng 0.1 x 10 = 1 ®iÓm 1. a 6. ones

2. value/cost 7. most/best

3.of 8. for

4. even 9. to

5. present 10. buy/get

10. T

E. Writing. I. VIẾT l¹i c©u sao cho nghÜa kh«ng ®æi. 0.2 x 10 = 2 ®iÓm 1. Natural resources can continue to be enjoyed. 2. I’d rather you left your shoes outside. 3. It is thought that your students broke the window. 4. Not until he came into light did I recognize him. 5. If Eric had not been with us, we would have got lost. 6. So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly 7. I was the last person to hear about the accident 8. Bob denied having taken/ taking my car. 9. Much as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like her. 10. Unless my parents give me the money, I won’t be able to go on holiday. II. Chän c©u gÇn nghÜa / t¬ng ®¬ng nghÜa víi c©u ®· cho ë trªn. 0.2 x 5 = 1 ®iÓm 1. C

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. A

KEYS – PRACTICE 32

SECTION A: PRONUNCIATION and VOCABULARY I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.(mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) 1. A. disease 2. B. surface 3. D. nature 4. B. wildlife 5. C. weighed II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) 6. B. conservationist 7. B. four-fifths 8. D. elimination 9. A. devices 10. B. variety 11. D. solution 12. C. Congratulation 13. D. damage 14. D. existence 15. C. temperate SECTION B: GRAMMAR III. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) 16. seeing 17. was sent 18. hadn't flown 19. being taken 20. am goin g to see 21. had gone 22. were these photos taken 23. did we discover 24. to tell 25. would have gone 26. be put 27. to concentrate 28. spoke 29. am confused 30. had he arrived 57

IV. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) 31. C. As a result 32. A. has come 33. B. whom 34. C. because 35. C. among whom she lived 36. B. whose 37. C. Despite 38. B. I am so astonished 39. B. had he left 40. C. so as not to V. Word Formation: Fill in the each gap with the most correct forms of the block word on the right.(mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) 41. ACHIEVEMENTS 42. DISAPPEARANCE 43. POPULARITY. 44. PASSIONATE 45. OPPOSITION SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION VI. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word or phrase. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) 46 A. ways 47 C. dirties 48 B. with 49 C. fertilizers 50 B. natural 51 A. disturbing 52 C. serious 53 D. even 54 B. marine 55 A. reduces VII. Read the folloing passage carefully, then answer the question below. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) Unlike national parks ............................ 56. They are not entirely owned by the government or managed primarily for recreatrion and wildlife 57. 2331 sq km (900 sq mi) 58. In Peak National Park and Exmoor National Park 58

59. In 1973 60. It has a mild climate VIII. Read and choose the best answer. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) An Important Fuel 61. B. people once wasted natural gas 62. D. natural gas and use it. 63. A. Natural gas is not used for heat. 64. C. through long pipelines. 65. B. three IX. Read and choose the best answer (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) You would like ................................................. 66. D. by developing skills and ideas for yourself. 67. C. being able to tell when a good situation might arise. 68. B. essential to the production of good pictures 69. B. taking a whole series of similar pictures 70. D. an introduction to photography SECTION D: WRITING X. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) Lỗi Sửa (maintained) 71. maintaining 72. needs (need) 73. Although (In spite of) ’ 74. it s (its) 75. easy (easily) XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one. (mỗi câu đúng o.2 điểm) 76. All of the flights have been cancelled because of the thick fog. 77. It took the climbers three days to reach thte top of the moutain 78. Unless you pay attention to the lectures, you won’t understand the lesson. 79. If he were/ was your true friend, he would give you good advice. 80. If she had felt well, she would have gone to work XII. Write an essay (about 150 to 200 words) to say about advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet. Task completion – 2.6 điểm

Tùy mức độ hoàn thành các yêu cầu, giám khảo có thể chấm từ 0.1đến 2.6 điểm. - Grammatical accuracy and spelling – 1.3 điểm: bài viết không có lỗi chính tả và dưới 3 lỗi ngữ pháp được cho 1.3 điểm tối đa. Cứ 4 lỗi chính tả hoặc ngữ pháp trừ 0.3 điểm (Trừ không quá 1.3 điểm). 59

- Coherence and cohesion (tính mạch lạc và sự liên kết câu, đoạn) – 1.3 điểm: Tùy mức độ mạch lạc, liên kết câu, liên kết đoạn của bài viết, giám khảo có thể chấm o.3 đến 1.3 điểm.

KEYS 33 SECTION I: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (100 ms) Part 1. Pronunciation: 1. b 2. c 3. c 4. d 5. d 6. c 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. c 11. c 12. a Part 2. Choose the word or phrase which best completes these sentences. Circle the option (A, B, C, or D) as your answer. (37 ms) 18. d 23. a 28. d 33. c 38. d 43. c 48. a 13. d 14. c 19. c 24. d 29. b 34. c 39. b 44. b 49. c 15. d 20. d 25. d 30. c 35. d 40. c 45. c 50. c 21. b 26. c 31. c 36. c 41. b 46. b 16. b 17. a 22. b 27. c 32. c 37. a 42. c 47. a Part 3. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). (10 ms) 51. flowerless 53. produce 55. depends 57. union 59. sharing 52. unite 54. nutritional / 56. absorbs 58. dissimilar 60. unlike nutrient Part 4. (10 ms) Words describing facial expressions 61. frown (vb; n) — wrinkle forehead expressing displeasure, worry or concentration 62. glared (vb; n) — state angrily 63. beamed (vb; n) — smile happily 64. gaped (vb) — stare open-mouth in surprise 65. grimaced (vb; n) — ugly, twisted expression or disgust or pain

66. pout (vb; a) — push out lips in a sulky way. 67. smirked (vb; a) — smile in a silly, self-satisfied way’ 68. Leering (vb; n) — suits to an unpleasant; lecherous way 69. grin (vb; n) smile broadly 70. scowling (vb; n) — look bad-tempered

Part 5. Most of the sentences contain common errors. Identify and correct the errors. 71. It is worth pointing out that this is not the only possible cause of the problem. (it's worth doing something; something is worth doing. These phrases take an -ing form, not an infinitive. • worth is usually used as a preposition, e.g. The car is worth £100. The noun related to worth is value, e.g. The value of the car is £100.) 72. There has been an increase in interest in classical music in recent years. 73. One of the most important things in life is good health. 74. Only half the people who responded to the survey were satisfied. √ (Don't use the before half except when talking about a particular half of something, e.g. The second half of the match was pretty boring. You can say half or half of, but half is more common.) 75. At the end of the period in question, imports had increased by ten per cent. (At the end refers to the point where something finishes, and it is usually followed by the preposition of. In the end means 'after a long period of time' or 'eventually’. It is never followed by of.) 76. It may be true that people are living longer, but what about their quality of life? 77. Four out of five tourists who visit the country arrive by air. √ (Use the preposition in to talk about very small proportions, e.g. one or two in ten. Use the prepositions out of to talk large proportions, e.g. 99 out of 100.) 78. The new airport will be only two and a quarter kilometres away from the school. (After numbers, half and quarter take an indefinite article, e.g. two and a half metres; four and a quarter years.) 79. Although you can encourage people to stop smoking, you can't force them to. √ 80. The training scheme was unpopular, and in the end the government had to abandon it. 81. The city has spent a large/ considerable/ substantial amount of money on crime prevention. (Don’t say a big number or a big amount)

82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88.

A number of cities have more than ten million inhabitants. A large proportion of people commute to work by car. √ The major cities have a high level of unemployment. (Don’t say a big/ large level or a small level. Use high/low) A number of surveys have been carried out. Only a small percentage of the houses have electricity. The number of private cars is increasing rapidly. √ People are now enjoying a higher standard of living. (When you are talking about the quality of sth, the usual word is standard.) 89. The food supply is not in proportion to the size of the country. 90. Compared with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education. (Use compared with or compared to when comparing two or more things. In comparison (with) or by comparison (with) can also be used to compare things but these are fairly formal and are most often used in written English.) Part 6. Prepositions and particles a. Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbial particles. 96. down 97. out 98. to 99. through 100. under 91. out 92. on 93. for 94. onto 95. up for with b. Complete the following sentences, using the verbs and particles provided. 101. drawn up 102. show off 103. showed up 104. went 105. through drawn up kéo lên, rút lên; múc (nước...) lên - show off gây ấn tượng với người khác bằng cách khoe khoang, phô trương của cải, tài năng... của mình - show up để lộ ra, lộ mặt nạ - go through thảo luận chi tiết, được thông quamake for đi, tiến SECTION II: WRITING Part 1. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. Do not alter these words. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. Do not alter these words. 106. The response to the charity appeal was very poor. 107. His career (as a doctor) has been put in jeopardy because of his irresponsible attitude. / His irresponsible attitude is putting his career (as a doctor) in jeopardy. 108. That wasn't what I meant at all. You've got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick. 109. I don't like him because he has a big mouth. 110. He took to the new job like duck to water. 111. You will have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed. 112. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm. 113. Even though the election is tomorrow, many voters still sit on the fence about whom they are going to vote for. 114. He's in two minds about whether to go or not. 115. She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt. Part 2. Complete the sentences in such a way that each of the sentences means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. 116. Impressed (by the new camera) as / though we were / might be (by the new camera), we found it rather expensive. 117. He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway). 118. She convinced the court that she was innocent. / She convinced the court of her innocence. 119. The last thing you can / could do is to phone the police. 120. What's more, I would like to choose my own clothes. 121. There have been no changes to the team since last Saturday's match. 122. Wasn't it possible for you to get a bus to the station? 123. Weren't you so gullible, you couldn't have believed the lies he told you. 124. The more qualifications you are able to / can amass, the more success you (can / will) make / successful you become in the academic field. ). 125. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

KEYS – PRACTICE 34 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. B 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as an example. (5pts) 1. visiting --> to visit 2. no --> not 3. their --> its 4. had swept --> had been swept 5. previous --> previously III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. off 2. from 3. of 4. to

5. into

IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. chaotic 2. indispensable 3. disregarding

5. differentiate

4. underestimated

PART IV. READING I. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (15pts)

1. who 6. ability

2. what 7. to

3. at 8. on

4. in 9. overcome

5. with 10. his

II. Read the following text carefully and choose the answer which best fits each space. (5pts) 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. B

5. A 10. A

The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students.

KEYS 35 I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (45 points) Part 1. (10 points) Q 1 Key D

2 D

3 C

4 C

5 A

6 A

Part 2. (10 points) 1. membership 2. knowledgeable 3. troublesome 4. unemployable 5. irresponsibly

7 B

8 C

6. disqualified 7. disorganising 8. inconsistent 9. endangered 10. unrecognisable

Part 3. (8 points) 1. gave me the cold shoulder 2. made her blood boil 3. had a lump in her throat 4. took her breath away

5. lost her head 6. jumped out of her skin 7. kept her head 8. pulled her legs

Part 4. (17 points) 1. to have witnessed - has left 2. will be sitting 3. couldn’t have watered - had 4. No sooner had the announcement been made 5. had never been made 6. had been watching 7. has taken - being recognised - wearing 8. trying - to lend 9. (had) received - did he celebrate 10. has had - hadn’t bought it II. READING Part 1. (15 points) 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. A Part 2. (15 points) 1. which 2. how 3. grow 4. put 5. wore

(35 points)

Part 3. (5 points) 1. D2. B

3. E

III. WRITING

(20 points)

6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. A

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

D B C C A

6. deal 7. took 8. been 9. spent 10. everyone

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

grown taken such talking older

4. A

5. C

9 D

10 C

Part 1. (10 points) 1. Scarcely had he been appointed to the post when the new editor fell ill. 2. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. 3. There has been a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week. 4. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success. 5. It was because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset Harriet. 6. Much to our regret we have to inform you that your application has not been successful. 7. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be. 8. Had they not been incompatible, their relationship might not have been doomed. 9. I’d rather you admitted that you’re to blame, and didn’t try to conceal it. 10. It was her determination which enabled her to get better so quickly. Part 2. (10 points) 1. I felt sure that another winter in this country would kill him, weakened as he was by his last illness. 2. He missed one day of the exam. Will it be necessary for him to take the whole exam again? 3. It seems to me that my pen pal from America telephoned me while I was watching a live football match on TV last night. 4. The librarian asked Tom who had taken away the magazines from her desk to bring them back. 5. It is now time that a solution to the problem was found. 6. It looked as if the house had been unoccupied for several months of the year. 7. He made a more rapid recovery from a long illness than expected. 8. Each of the company’s employees is presented with a gold watch when they retire. 9. Only when the general’s personal diaries were published did the truth come out. 10. On being asked about the strike, the minister declined to comment. *******************************

KEYS – PRACTICE 36 I. 1. D

2. A

I. 1. C 2. A II. 1. has been done 2. (should) be 3. has finished 4. was founded III. 1. stability 2. economically IV. 1. C 2. D

I. 1. from 2. of II. 1. B 11. C III. 1. B

2. C 12. A 2. A

SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS) 1 point/correct answer. 3. B 4. D 5. D II. 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS) 1 point/correct answer. 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B 5. is dedicated 8. will be waiting 6. is dedicated 9. has created 7. had our teacher entered 10. couldn’t have been imagined 3. endangered 5. destruction 7. indefensible 4. terrorist 6. variety 8. disobedient 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. C 8. B SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS) 1 point/correct answer. 3. attack 5. as 7. next/ following 4. who 6. place 8. on 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 13. C 14. A 15. B 3. B 4. D 5. D SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS)

9. attractiveness 10. unpredictable 9. D 10. B

9. body 10. birthday 9. B 10. B

I. 1 point/correct answer. 1. Only after/ when all the guests had gone (home) could we/ were we able to relax. 2. There has been a sharp increase/ rise in (the) house prices this year. 3. Had it not been for the attendance / presence/ appearance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success/ would have been a failure. 4. I’d rather you didn’t smoke in my house. 5. He broke the world record at/ on his second attempt. Hardly a day passes/ goes by without me/ my writing to him/ but I write to him/ when I don’t 6. write to him. 7. All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves. 8. Make sure you finish (typing) all these letters before going/ you go to lunch. 9. The annual rainfall in/ for the northwest of Britain is higher/ greater than (that in) the southeast. 10. Henry wishes (that) he hadn’t bought the second - hand car. II. 1 point/correct answer. 1. The two theories (appear to) have (got) nothing in common. I can’t/ won’t put up with his rude behavior. 2. I have (considerable) difficulty (in) reading his hand writing. 3. He has neither money nor time to go on holiday. 4. A quiet holiday would do you good. 5. III. 1 point/correct answer. 1. My mother takes the responsibility for running the household. 2. ASEAN has a population of 575.5 million, accounting for (about) 8.7 % of the world’s population. It was not until Einstein was eight that he could speak. 3. Defensive players aren’t allowed to interfere with the opponent’s movements unless the (that) 4. player is holding the ball. 5. Never stop trying until/ till you get the right solution to the problem.

KEYS 37 section a: Phonetics (10 points) Part I: 5 pts (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)

Part II: 5 pts (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)

10D

section B: Grammar & Vocabulary (30 points) Part I: 20 pts: (Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm)

11D 21D

12D 22A

13B 23C

14D 24A

15B 25B

16B 26C

17D 27C

18B 28C

19C 29A

20D 30A

Part II: 10 pts (Mỗi từ đúng 1 điểm)

31. independence 32. written 33. systematically 34. imprisonment 35. repeatedly

36. savings 37. occasionally 38. sharpening 39. behaviour (behavior) 40. activities

section C: reading (30 points) Part I: 10 pts (Mỗi từ điền đúng cho 1 điểm) 41. for 42. as 43. poorly 44. exception 45. favourite/ favorite

46. working 47. how 48. because 49. proved 50. awarded

Part II: 10 pts (Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 1 điểm) Passage 1: Passage 2:

51B 56A

52C 57C

53D 58A

54D 59C

55B 60B

Part III: 10 pts (Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 1 điểm)

61B

62B

63C

64A

65C

66B

67D

68B

69A

70D

77B

78D

79C

80A

section D: writing (30 points) Part I: 10 pts (Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 1 điểm)

71C

72C

73D

74C

75B

76C

Part II: 10 pts (Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 1 điểm)

81. The classroom in which our lessons were held was very hot. 82. She’s not used to living on her own.

83. So as not to disturb her, we left quietly. 84. The test was not as difficult as I had expected. 85. I don’t mind looking after the baby for you. 86. Pauline offered to carry that/the bag for John. 87. There used to be a lot of trees in this field. 88. She would rather read a book than watch TV. 89. I had no intention of hurting her feelings. 90. We find it extremely difficult to make ends meet these days. Part III: 5 pts (Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 1 điểm)

91. Scientists have tried/ have been trying to look for a vaccine for this disease but they have not. succeeded 92. If I were you, I’d/ would take a bus to work to avoid traffic jams. 93. My sister wishes she could speak English as fluently as a native speaker. 94. New York is the most exciting city (that) I’ve/ have ever visited. 95. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my young sister. (Thiếu dấu phÈy kh«ng cho ®iÓm) Part IV: 5 pts (Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 1 điểm)

96B

97D

98C

99A

100C ___________The end__________

…

KEYS – PRACTICE 38 I. Phonetics: Part 1: Q#

Key

Part 2:

II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR:

20 points

Part 1. (10 points) one point for each correct answer Q#

Key

Part 2. (10 points) 1. chemistry 3. failure 5. management 7. artistic 9. particularly 2. scientific 4. ambitious 6. irritating 8. occasionally 10. reasonable III. READING: 35 points Part 1: ( 10 points) one point for each correct answer 2. E 3. J 4. F 5. A 6. K 7. D 8. B 9. L 10. H 11. C Part 2. ( 10 points) : 1 point for each correct word 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5.F 6. F 7. T 8. F 9. T 10. T Part 3 ( 15 points) : 1 point for each correct word 1. on 2. to 3. when 4. is 5. or 6. this 7. from 8. go 9. a 10. real 11. however 12. kind 13 out 14. unless 15. them IV. WRITING (30 points) Part 1 . (15 points) 1. Unless my parents give me the money, I won't be able to go on holiday. 2. No sooner did/had I put the phone down than it rang again. 3. I wish these shops opened at lunch-time.. 70

4. What is your father’s age? 5. We stayed at home instead of going to the theatre. 6. It’s not necessary (for you) to finish all the work today 7. Had I known that Peter was in hospital, I would have visited him 8. He suggested that we should invite the Browns to the party on Sunday. 9. Not until had they crossed the border did they feel safe. 10. Although we like pasta, we don't have it everyday. Part 2. (20 points) 1.  9.  2.place 10.which 3.has 11. 4. 12.  5. northern 13.Russian 6.interest 14. this 7. having 15.permision 8

KEYS 39 A. Phonetics.( 2p): 0,2p/ a correct sentence. 1. A 2. B 3. D. 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. D B. Grammar and vocabulary. I) 2p- 0,1p/ a correct sentence 1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. C 16. A 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. B II) 2p- 0,2p/ a correct sentence 1. existence 2. extinction 3. Fertilizer 4. maintaining/ maintenance 5. prohibition 6. respected 7. consumption 8. electrically 9. environmental 10. gradually III) 2p- 0,2p/ a correct sentence 1. about 2. with 3. with 4. to 5. in 6. of 7. for 8. of 9. in 10. to IV) 2p- 0,2p/ a correct sentence 1. an 2. a 3. X 4. the 5. a 6. the 7. a 8. a 9. a 10. The V) 2p- 0,2p/ a correct sentence 1. other -> another 6. or => and 2. to => for 7. in => on 3. a problem => the problem 8. letter => a letter/ the letter 4. the => a 9. have => were 5. make => made 10. popularity => popular C. Reading I) 2p- 0,2p/ a correct sentence 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D II) 2p- 0,2p/ a correct sentence 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. D D. Writing I) 2p- 0,2p/ a correct sentence 1. He is having someone mend the window/ He is having the window mended. 2. He not only failed in his exam but also had a road accident. 3. Were you to change your mind, ........... 4. It was not until midnight that Lan reached home. 5. Mr. Edwards, whose health hasn’t been good recently, has gone into hospital for some tests. 6. No sooner had they left home than it started to rain . 7. Provided that you keep my car carefully you can use it 8. I wish I could fly. 9. It was such an interesting book that people couldn’t put it down. 10. Tom criticized his son for taking his car without asking him first. II) 2p Yªu cÇu: + ph¶i viÕt ®îc c¸c ý sau: - tªn, tuæi, ®Þa chØ, giíi tÝnh - kÕt b¹n víi nhau ë ®©u, khi nµo - h×nh d¸ng, tÝnh c¸ch 72

- ®iÒu g× lµm m×nh quØ mÕn b¹n Êy + bè côc m¹ch l¹c, râ rµng + viÕt chÝnh x¸c ng÷ ph¸p, chÝnh t¶ + sö dông ®îc liªn tõ thÝch hîp ®Ó liªn kÕt c¸c ý ........................... KEYS – PRACTICE 40

Part A: Pronunciation I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in the same group (circle your choice). (0.6 point) 1. D. 2. D 3. C. II. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 point) 4. B. 5. C. Part B: Vocabulary I. Find a suitable word to fill in each blank in the sentences. (1 point) 1. various 2. breeds. 3. forester. 4. damage. 5. that. II. Choose the best word to complete each of the following sentences. (1 point) 1. D. 2. B. 3. A. 4. C. 5. A. Part C: Grammar I. Lexico-grammar. Choose the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences. (2 points) 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B Choose the correct word to complete each of the sentences. (1.2 points) 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. C III. Word Formation. Write the correct form of the words in parentheses in the blanks (1 point). 1. knowlegeable 2.widespread. 3. worsened. 4. sickness. 5. informed . Part D: Reading Comprehension I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (2 points) 1. B. 2. D. 3. C. 4. A 5. C 6. C 7. D. 8. B. 9. C. 10. D II. Read the following passage and write the answers for the questions. (1 point) 1. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passenger survival. 2. before take off. 3. The two closest to the passenger’s seat. 4. move away. 5. How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft.

III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the questions. (2 points) 1. D 2. C 3. B. 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. B 10. A. Part E: Writing I. Identify the errors in the following sentences. (1 point) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. D II. Sentence Transformation. Rewrite the following sentences with the words provided so that the meaning of each sentence remains unchanged. (1 point) 1. I’ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew. 2. Not as many people live to retirement age in the Philippines as in Britain. 3. He is going to have his father fix the ball tomorrow. 4. Much as she studies, she never seems to succeed. 5. It had never crossed my mind that I’d win a prize. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the suggested word. (1 point) 1. Hardly had I solved one problem than I was faced with another. 2. It is/will be in your interests to get/that you get a specialized qualification. 3. We are obliged to repay the loan. / We are committed to repaying the loan. 4. He couldn’t remember if it was Leonardo or Michelangelo who (had) painted the Mona Lisa? 5. I wouldn’t be surprised if the company made a profit next year. III. Writing an essay. (2.8 points) Write about a film you like best (100-120 words)(2.8ps) Open:.0.5 Body:1.8 Conclusion:0.5

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V A/ 10ps 1.for 2. spent 3. an 4. with 5. miserable. 6.moved 7.there 8. work 9. however 10. regretted. B/10ps 1.A 2.D 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.A 10.D C/5ps .1C 2.E 3.A 4.B 5F D/5 ps 1A 2D 3C 4B 5C. VI. Writing. 10points A/ 1 It never occured to him to tell her. 2 Only by operating immediately can we save your eyesight. 3 The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous behaviour. 4 Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. 5 It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her. 6 It’s just a question/matter of waiting long enough to get what we want. 7 We shall soon find a solution to overcome our present financial problems. 8 It came as no surprise (to me) that Harry had failed his driving test. 9 A lot of men disapprove of women working 10 All being well, I’ll see you next week. B/ topic:15ps Requirements:Clear, coherent, Fluent Outline: Date…… Salutation, Introduction of the place(e.g: I’m glad you are going to Vietnam this summer. I would like to introduce to you something about Halong Bay .) Body : + location, weather + places to visit +entertainment +Food + people Closing Signature. The end!

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2. Give the correct form of the word s in brackets: 41. surprisingly 42. uncomfortable 43. uneconomical 44. disappearance 45. ashamed III. READING COMPREHENSION. 1. Fill in the blank with a suitable word. 46. rarely/seldom/never 51. own 47. stole/pinched 52. One 48. gave/handed/took 53. about/of 49. his 54. lies/stories/tales/untruths/falsehoods 50. got/found 55. returned/reverted 2. Read and answer the questions. 56. When did the first award ceremony take place? In 1901 57. Why was the Nobel prize established? Because Nobel wanted to create a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made the worthwhile contributions to humanity 58. In which area have American received the most awards? science 59. Was an award presented in 1941? No, it was not. 60. In how many fields are prizes bestowed? six VII Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank : 61. A 62. D 63. D 64. A 65. C 66. B 67.C 68. C 69. B 70.D III. WRITING 1. Identify the error in each sentence. 71. D 72. B 73. A 74. D 75.C 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: 76. On ariving in Canberra, I wrote a letter home. 77. Wherever my husband goes, I will follow him. 78. We are going to have our house painted by a local firm. 79. She left the room without saying a word. 80. Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas? 81. It is difficult to imagine our life without music. 82. wasn't it possible for you to get a bus to the station?. 83. The car was too expensive for him to buy. 84. Thanks to his help, I could finish the work early. 85. There is no difference in weight between these two boxers. 87. Before these new machines were invented, there used to be queues.. 77

87. He is always short of money /broke. KEYS 43 PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE: Question 1: Phonetics (5 points) Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the others. 1. A. inadequate B.navigate C.necessitate D. debate 2. A. pizza B. lizard C.puzzle D. muzzle 3. A. lazy B. lapel C. label D. labourer 4. A. too B. food C. room D. good 5. A. tomb B. comb C. dome D. home 6. A. naked B. beloved C. helped D. wicked 7. A. shot B. chemical C. fresh D. champagne 8. A. dormitory B. fort C. knob D. gorgeous 9. A. rather B. sacrifice C. hard D. farther 10. A. than B. theatre C. theory D. through ANSWER 1: 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A Question 2: READING COMPREHENSION ( 20 points) Reading 1: Biographies of Mohammed are both numerous and unreliable. Non was written in his lifetime, and all are plagued by legends and embellishments. The best-known ones are based on the Hadiths, or “traditions’, which are dubious historical value. The Koran may be the only trustworthy account of the major event of his life. Mohammed, “the praised One”, founder and prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca in the years 570. He became an orphan at the age of six and was taken into the care of his uncle, Abu-Talib. The tribe of Fihr, to which Mohammed’s family belonged, was then on the rise.[1] They had become the keepers and guardians of the Kaaba in Mecca, a site of pre-Islamic Arab worship (and now the holiest place in Islam). Their preeminence made it easier for Mohammed to accomplish his later religious and political conquests. [2] [3] Mohammed’s early life was spent as a shepherd and caravan attendant. He is thought to have been a quiet man, much given to fasting and prayer. At age 25 he maried a rich, older widow, Khadeejah. [4] The frequent commercial journeys he made after his marriage allowed him to learn the rudiments of Judaism and Christianity. When Mohammed was forty years old, he received what he believed to be a call from the Angel Gabriel, inaugurating his career as a phrophet of Allah and the apostle of Arabia. His first converts included his wife and daughter, his adopted son Ali, and his slave Zayd. Mohammed’s attacks on traditional Arab belief provoked ourage and persecution in Mecca, which drove him to the city of Medina in 622.There he was welcomed as God’s prophet, and found a growing number of supporters. With their help he conquered several Arab, Jewish, and Christian tribes, marched triumphantly back to Mecca in 630, destroyed the idols, and united all the tribes under one religion. He made his last pilgrimage to Mecca with 40,000 followers in 632, and died soon afterward of a fever at the age of 63. After Mohammed’s death, his successors, the caliphs, aspired to make Islam a world religion through the conquest of foreign lands. In less than a century they succeeded in taking Palestine, Syria, Mesopotania, 78

Egypt, North Africa, and southern Spain. In 732 the Muslim armies were at last defeated at Tours, where their western conquests ended. But they went on to conquer Oersia, Afghanistan, and part of India. When the Mongols and Turks conquered the Muslims in the thirteenth century, they adopted Islam as their own religion. The succession of the first three caliphs was the source of a schism within the faith that persists today. The Sunni, or Orthodox, supported the legitimacy of Abu Bakr, Omar, and Uthman; the Shiah, or Schismatics, upheld the divine right of Mohammed’s son Ali to be his father’s successor. 1. What is the topic of the passage? (A) The founding and spread of Islam (B) The tribe of Mohammed (C) The basics of Islamic belief (D) Islam after Mohammed 2. According to the passage, what is the problem with most accounts of Mohammed’s life? (A) They were written by non-Muslims (B) They do not describe his early life (C) They contain some false information (D) They have been destroyed 3. The word which in paragraph 2 refers to (A) tribe (B) family (C) uncle (D) Mohammed 4. Which is the best place for the following sentence? “Of the six children, only their daughter Fatima survived into adulthood?” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] 5. The word inaugurating in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to (A) improving (B) confirming (C) beginning (D) expanding 6. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence in the passage? (A) Mohammed’s supporters in Mecca asked him to go to Medina to fight against attacks on Arab belief. (B) People in Mecca who became angry about Mohammed’s persecution were forced to go to Medina. (C) Mohammed‘s traditional Arab beliefs led to great anger against Mohammed in Mecca, and later in Medina. (D) Mohammed had to go to Medina after angering people in Macca with his criticism of older Arab beliefs. 7. It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that (A) Mohammed’s beliefs did not differ much from traditional Arab beliefs (B) before Mohammed, Arabs did not all practice the same religion (C) the Arabs had no religion before Mohammed (D) Medina was a more religious city than Mecca 8. According to the reading, what helped Mohammed in his conquests? (A) The power of his tribe (B) The support of the caliphs (C) His knowledge of Christianity and Judaism (D) The conversion of his wife, daughter, and son 79

9. Which of the following is true, according to the passage? (A) The Muslim armies won their final victory at Tours. (B) The Mongols converted to Islam after being conquered by the Muslims. (C) The Turks and Mongols became Muslims after their defeat of the Muslim armies. (D) Because of their defeat in 73, the Muslim armies lost most of the territory they had conquered. 10. The Schismatic wanted (A) to make Islam a world religion (B) to choose the caliphs themselves (C) to let Ali take Mohammed’s place as leader (D) to divide Muslims into various sects Reading 2: Sigmund Freud was not a literary theorist. However, he did contribute to critical theory through both his theories and his use of art to show that the application of psychology can extend to the highest forms of cultures. Freud was always interested in literature, and he drew some of the best illustrations of his theories from classic poems and plays. Freud saw the unconscious as the impetus of both cultural and psychic activity. Therefore, the same principles operated in both, and that the same mechanisms – such as displacement and symbolization – applied. While Freud was not the first to note the importance of the unconscious mind, he was the first to attempt a coherent theory of its operation and function. He argued that the unconscious operates according to universal law, and is crucial to all aspects of mental life that involve fantasy, or diversion from reality. From this point of view, it is natural to apply Freudian principles to imaginative literature. Writers transform individual, unconscious fantasy into universal art - a kind of formal fantasy halfway between a reality that denies wishes and a world of imagination in which every wish is granted. In focusing on the unconscious origins for literature, Freud was in a sense reviving the traditional idea of divine inspiration. [1] Philosophers and art theorists have often turned to such a theory of the imagination to explain multiple meanings, repetition, and any apparent disorder in art. Similarly, psychoanalysis uses the theory of the unconscious to explain examples of “disorder’ in consciousness, such as dreams. [2] This analogy allowed Freud to suggest that fantasies called art could be interpreted in the same way as dreams. Writers, as Freud noted, have always seen great significance in dreams. In his view, portrayals of dreams in works of literature supported his own theories about their structures, mechanisms, and interpretation. For example, the mechanisms of displacement and symbolization obviously resemble the literary devices of metaphor and symbolism.[3] Critics of Freud have objected that the non-logical processes of the unconscious do not resemble the conscious effort that results in work of literature. Freud would reply that while conscious thought is necessary to produce works of art, the creative sources of art remain in the conscious. In this view, conscious activity merely obscures what is truly important in art. What interested Freud were the deep unconscious structures literature shares with myth and religion, as well as with dreams. The apparent individuality of literature was not as significant as its ultimate universality. [4] 11.

Which of the following best states the main idea of the reading? (A) The best way to understand the creation of literature is through Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis. (B) Freud argued convincingly that both psychic phenomena and literature may be interpreted with reference to the unconscious. (C) Creating works of literature is very similar to dreaming. (D) Freud’s theories explain why both dreams and literature contain various forms of disorder. 12. According to the passage, which of the following is true of Freud? (A) He was a literary theorist. (B) He has had an influence on literary theory. (C) He wrote several plays and poems that illustrate his theories. (D) He was the first to discover the unconscious. 80

13. The word impetus in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by (A) source (B) opposite (C) form (D) reason 14. The word both in paragraph 2 refers to (A) displacement and symbolization (B) repression and the economy of psychic expenditure (C) cultural and psychic phenomena (D) principles and mechanisms 15. The author uses the phrase formal fantasy in paragraph 2 in order to (A) describe the nature of literature (B) describe the nature of the unconscious (C) give an example of diversion from reality (D) give an example of a Freudian principle 16. Which is the best place for the following sentence? “And like dreams, literary works can have more than one interpretation.” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] 17. According to the passage, displacement in dreams is similar to (A) symbolization (B) metaphor (C) symbolism (D) repression 18. What possible objection to the passage’s main idea does the author discuss in the last paragraph? (A) Freud emphasized the unconscious, but writing results from conscious thought. (B) Freud claimed that art is created logically, but it really has unconscious origins. (C) Writers have never placed much significance on dreams. (D) Freud argued that literature is individual, but it is actually universal. 19. The word their in paragraph 4 refer to (A) writers (B) works (C) theories (D) dreams 20. Why does the author mention multiple meaning and repetition in paragraph 3? (A) To emphasize the non-rational nature of art (B) To give examples of “disorder” in art (C) To show the similarity between art and dreams (D) To give examples of divine inspiration ANSWER 2: I. (10 points) 1. A, 2. C, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C, 6. D, 7. B, 8. A, 9. C, 10. C II. (10 points) 11. B, 12. B, 13. A, 14. C, 15. D, 16. C, 17. B, 18. A, 19. D, 20. D Question 3: GUIDED CLOZE TEST: (10 points) Read the text below and complete the numbered blanks (1-10) by circling the best answers which are marked A, B, C or D. (10 points)

Tsunami Tsunami is a Japanese word which literally means tsu (harbour) nami (waves). Tsunamis are among the most terrifying natural 21) _____________ known to mankind. In the Pacific, where the majority of these waves are generated, there is greater awareness among the people. In Japan, for instance, with one of the most populated coastal regions in the world and a long history of earthquake activity, people are generally prepared for tsunamis. Tsunamis are often mistaken for 22) __________ waves" when, in fact, they have nothing to do with tidal action. Tsunamis are seismic sea waves caused by earthquakes, submarine landslides, or, less frequently, by eruptions of island volcanoes. Tsunamis can also be caused by meteorite impacts or 23) ______________ of nuclear bombs in the ocean. 24)__________________, tsunamis are shallow-water waves and the ratio between water depth and the wavelength is very small. The deeper the water, the faster and shorter the wave is. For example, when the ocean is 20,000 feet deep, a tsunami travels at 550 miles per hour. At this speed, the wave can compete with a jet airplane, travelling across the ocean in less than a day. Tsunamis in deep water can have a wavelength greater than 300 miles (500 kilometres) and a period of about an hour (the period of a wave is the time between two successive waves). Another important factor in considering tsunamis is the rate at which they lose energy. Because a wave loses energy at a rate inversely related to its wavelength, tsunamis can travel at high speeds for a long period of time and lose very little energy in the process. Offshore and coastal features can determine the size and 25) _____________ of tsunami waves. Reefs, bays, entrances to rivers, undersea features and the slope of the beach all help to modify the tsunami as it attacks the coastline. When the tsunami reaches the coast and moves inland, the water level can rise many metres. In extreme cases, the water level has risen to more than 15m (50 feet) for tsunamis of distant origin and over 30m (100 feet) for tsunami waves (26) ______________ near the earthquake's epicentre. Preparing for a tsunami It is beyond the control of human beings to prevent natural disasters. However, it is certainly possible to reduce the repercussions, such as loss of life and property, through proper planning. Government agencies should formulate land-use regulations for a given coastal area with the tsunami risk potential in mind, particularly if such an area is known to have sustained damage in the past. Making people aware of the hazards is the key factor in tsunami (27) _______________. It is important that people have a technical under-standing of the phenomenon, at least at the basic level; a behavioural response stemming from that understanding; and confidence in the authorities responsible for issuing a hazard warning. Repeated false alarms may reduce the alertness and response by the community. Fortunately, forecasting of tsunamis in recent years has been quite good and the credibility of the Tsunami Warning System has improved considerably. Forecasting, however, is not an exact science as the phenomenon itself is complex and data on which the forecast is based may often be inadequate for certain areas. Despite modern equipment and communication means, the destruction caused by the 26/12 tsunami was 28) _______________ compared to those in the past. The reason partly lies in the poor international cooperation and partly in the failure of local governments in handling such situations. Most of the countries affected by the tsunami had been struck by the fury of the sea several times in the past. Despite the damage caused earlier, most governments have over-developed the seashores, destroyed the natural 29) _________________ like mangroves, corals and other coastal ecosystems and, worse still, allowed large populations to live in the danger zone. International Tsunami Warning System (TWS) The massive destruction caused by the May 1960 Chilean tsunami 30) _______________ a large number of countries to join the TWS. Another catastrophic tsunami generated by the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 82

emphasized the need for an International TWS. Functioning of this system begins with the detection by any participating seismic observatory of an earthquake of sufficient size to trigger the alarms, set at the threshold of 6.5 on the Richter scale. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center collects the seismic data, locates the earthquake and computes its magnitude. When reports from tide stations show that a tsunami has been generated which poses a threat to the population in any part of the Pacific, a warning is transmitted to the dissemination agencies for relaying to the public. The agencies then implement predetermined plans to evacuate people from endangered areas. In addition to the International TWS, a number of Regional Warning Systems have been established to warn the population in areas where tsunami frequency is high. 21.(A) hazards

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the side of my head, I took my earing off and there was a bullet 5.(stick) _____________ in it, which 6. (be) _____________ on the fire and exploded. If I hadn’t had the earrings on, it would’ve gone straight into my neck. And the scary thing was, the bullet had the letter “J” on it – and my name’s Jane – so it was as if this bullet 7.(intend) ____________ for me. Ancient folklore places the creation of the brew at 2737 BC. Shen Nung, an early emperor of China, was a skilled ruler, creative scientist and patron of the arts. His far-sighted edicts required, among other things, that all drinking water 8. (boil) ____________ as a hygienic precaution. One summer day while visiting a distant region of his realm, he and the court stopped to rest. In accordance with his ruling, the servants began to boil water for the court to drink. Blossom from a nearby camellia bush drifted into the boiling water and infused, 9. (produce) ____________ a pale brown liquid. As a scientist, the Emperor was interested in the new liquid, drank some, and found it very refreshing. And so, according to legend, tea 10. (create) ____________.

ANSWER 1: 1.had died, 2. to burn, 3. chatting, 4. hit, 5. stuck, 6. had been, 7. was intended, 8. be boiled, 9. producing, 10. was created Question 2: PREPOSITIONS and PHRASAL VERBS (10 points) Complete the following gaps with appropriate prepositions or phrasal verbs. Each of the blanks in sentences 1-10 is provided with one letter as a cue. (10 points) Phrasal verbs: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Wilmott’s statement could easily damage our reputation. We’ll have to get him to b__________. The children always start a_______________ when it’s time to go to bed. In the States, the idea of a lunch-break work–out at a fitness club soon c______________. Pete has stopped going to football matches since he got d____________ by a gang of youths. Political tension e____________ slowly when the heads of the two nations began talks. We can always f___________________ Bill to drive us to the airport if we can’t get anyone else. She’s always g____________ her husband for not helping with the housework. Where’s Dennish _____________ these days? The colour scheme in this room is dull. It needs j_______________ a bit with some pictures and brighter curtains. 10. They l_____ a little _______ every week for their old age.

Prepositions: 11. The 2% tax cut goes __________ the board, so everyone will benefit. 12. The Prime Minister appealed to the nation ______ large on the subject of capital punishment. 13. “It is really necessary to rewrite the whole of that report?” “Well, you don’t think I’m doing it _______ kicks, do you?” 14. I don’t need to know the contents of your speech in details, so can’t you put the main message _______ a nutshell for me? 15. He’s been making money ______ the quiet that way for years. 16. I’ll have orange juice, please. The doctor’s put me ______ the wagon again! 17. The results are good, so I think we’re _____ the hill now. 18. We carried out your instructions _______ the letter, but we couldn’t find the error in the programme. 19. Don’t believe a word Angus tells you! He’s the biggest story-teller _______ the sun. 84

20. When I showed Rita the tickets for the Rod Stewart concert, she was _______ the moon. ANSWER 2: 1. back down 2. acting up 3. caught on 4. done over 5. eased off 6. fall back on 7. getting at 8. hanging out 9. jazzing up 10. lay …. aside 11. across 12. at 13.for 14. in 15. on 16. on 17. over 18. to 19. under 20. over Question 3: WORD FORMS (20 points) A. Complete the following passage by using the correct forms of the words in brackets. (10 points) “In my wildest fantasy I could not have imagined anything like this,” JK Rowling said of the 1. (frenziedly) _____________that surrounded the release of her last book. Her magical tales of wizards and 2. (witch) ______________ have prompted the biggest publishing sensation of modern times. Joanne Kathleen Rowling dreamed up the story of Harry Potter, the bespectacled orphan 3. (bless) ___________ with magical powers, on a delayed train to Manchester inn 1990. It has been a high speed journey. Less than thirteen years ago she was an unemployed single mother, scribbling away at her first Potter draft in an Edinburgh café, dreamimg of the day she could take up writing full time. Now she is a publishing 4. (phenomena) ______________, with the series selling over 100 million books, translated into 42 different languages around the world. In 2001 alone she is estimated to have made £70m. However, the best-selling author had difficulty 5. (come) ____________ to terms with the fame that this success brought her. “For a long time people would ask me, “What’s it like to be famous?” and I would say “I’m not famous”.” Now this was patently 6. (truth) ___________, but it was the only way I could cope with it, by being in so much 7. (deny) ___________ that I was virtually blind at times. 8. (famous) ___________ does not have nice aspects, but for me 9. (person) _____________, the negative outweighs the positive. It’s a very odd and 10. (isolate) ____________ experience. B. Complete the passage below by using the correct forms of the words in the box. (10 points) correction regardless acceptable viewer currency instinct specification ease care innate

During the first year of a child’s life, parents and 1. _____________ are concerned with its physical development; during the second year, they watch the baby’s language development very carefully. It is interesting just how 2. ____________ children learn language. Children who are just three or four years old, who cannot yet tie their shoelaces, are able to speak in full sentences without any 3. ____________ language training. The 4._____________ view of child language development is that it is an 5._______________ _ something as natural as eating or sleeping. According to experts in this area, this language instinct is 6._____________ _ something each of us is born with. But this prevailing 7.______________ has not always enjoyed widespread 8. ______________. In the middle of last century, experts of the time, including a renowned professor at Harvard University in the United States, 9.______________ child language development as the process of learning through mere repetition. Language “habits” developed as young children were rewarded for repeating language correctly and ignored or punished when they used 10.___________ forms of language. ANSWER 3: A. 1. frenzy, 2. witchcraft, 3. blessed, 4. phenomenon, 5. coming, 6. untrue, 7. denial, 8. Fame, 9. personally, 10. isolating B. 1. carers, 2. easily, 3. specific, 4. current , 5. instinct, 6. innate, 7. view, 8. acceptance, 9. regarded, 10. incorrect Question 4: ERROR IDENTIFICATION: (10 points) There are ten errors in the passage below. Find and correct them. Write the errors and corrections in the box that follows the passage. (10 points) The best way to learn English is to come to class regular and do your homework. If you miss several days of classes, for any reason, you cannot keep up with the others students. The Language and Culture Centre is a seriously academic program in intensive English and wants all of its students to success. Therefore, students are expected to attend all classes regularly, do all classroom assign, meet all class requirements, and make academic progresses. Students who do not meet these standards may be placed on probation. Students placed on academic probation with meet their teacher(s) and with either or both the Associate Director and Foreign Student Advice. Students will be informed in writing of the terms and length of their probation. Students who have 30 hours of absences are in danger of being placed on academic probation. Students fail to meet the terms of their probation will be terminated from the LCC for the remaining of the semester. This will also likely result in loss of student status with the US Immigration and Natural Service.

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Question 5: OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points) Complete the two passages below by filling in the numbered spaces with the most suitable words. (20 points) Whatever did we do before the invention of the zipper? In 1893 the world‘s first zipper was produced in Chicago. Although the 1._____________ claimed that it was a reliable fastening for clothing, this was not the case. The Chicago zipper sprang open without warning, or jammed shut, and it swiftly lost popularity. Twenty years later a Swedish-born engineer called Sunback 2. _____________ the problem. He attached tiny cups to the backs of the interlocking 3. _____________, and this means that the teeth could be enmeshed more firmly and reliably. At first zipper were made of metal. They were heavy, and if hey got stuck it was difficult 4. to ___________ them. Then came nylon zippers which were 5. ______________ and easier to use, and had smaller teeth. The fashion industry liked the new 6. _______________ far better because they did not distort the line of the garment or 7. _______ _______ light fabrics. They were also easier for the machinists to fit into the 8. _______________. Meanwhile a new fastening agent made it appearance at the end of the twentieth century: velcro. Velcro is another 9. ______________ made from nylon. Nylon is a very 10. __________ synthetic fibre first developed in the 1930s, and bearing a name to remind the hearer of the two places where it was developed: NY for New York and LON for London. Every autumn, when 11. _______________ of new graduates and school leavers begin, major cities in Japan are flooded with students hunting for a job. Wearing suits for the first time, they run from one interview to 12.________________. The season is crucial for many students, as their whole lives. may be 13.______________ during this period. In Japan, lifetime 14. ______________ is commonly practised by large companies. While people working in small companies and those working for sub-contractors do not in general enjoy the advantages conferred by the large companies, there is a general expectation that 15.______________ will in fact remain more or less permanently in the same job. 16. ____________ in many Western countries where companies employ people whose skills can be effective immediately, Japan select 17. ______________ with potential who can be trained to become suitable employees. For this 18. _____________, recruiting employees is an important exercise for companies, as they invest a lot of time and money in 19. ____________ new staff. This is basically true both for factory workers and professionals. Professionals who have studied subjects which are of 20. ____________ use in the workplace, such as industrial engineers, are very often placed in factories and transferred from one section to another. ANSWER 5: 1. inventor 2. solved 3. teeth 4. free 5. lighter 6. zippers 7. weigh down 8. garment 9. product 10. tough 11. recruitment 87

12. another 13. determined 14. employment 15. employees 16. Unlike 17. applicants 18. reason 19. training 20. immediate Question 6: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 points) A. Rewrite the following sentences using nouns instead of verbs. Do not change the meaning of the sentences. (8 points) 1. The vice principal was modest about what he had achieved at the college. The vice principal _______________________________________________________ 2. The tutor emphasised the importance of completing the assignment. The tutor ______________________________________________________________ 3. When was slave trading abolished? When ________________________________________________ 4. The press are speculating that the governor will resign. There is _______________________________________________ B. Complete the sentences below by writing in the blanks with the missing idioms. (6 points) 1. Mr O’Neil donated two hundred pounds to our hospital charity. A very generous donation, but unfortunately only a drop _____ ______ _________. (each line represents a word). 2. Failing to get the job in Edinburgh was a blessing _______ _________. If I had gone to work there, I would never have had the travel opportunities that my present job offers me. (each line represents a word) 3. Are there any rules ________ _________ for English prepositions? C. Complete each of the sentences below by finishing the collocation in the gap. (6 points) 1. And now ladies and gentlmen would you please give a very warm ____________ to our next guest, Mr Danny Muller! 2. I always try and greet business contacts with a firm hand shake and a sunny ___________. 3. As they parted they whispered a fond _______________.

ANSWER 6: A. 1. was modest about his achievement at the college. 2. placed great emphasis on the importance of completing the assignment. 3. did the abolition of slave trading take place? 4. press speculation that the governor will resign. B. 1. in the ocean, 2. in disguise, 3. of thumb C. 1. welcome, 2. smile, 3. farewell ___The End ___

KEYS – PRACTICE 44 KEYS Tổng: 20 điểm, cụ thể như sau: CÂU I: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm: 1. B 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. C CÂU II: (4 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2điểm: 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10 C 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. D 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. D III: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm: 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B CÂU IV: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm: 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. D CÂU V: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm: 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. D CÂU VI: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm: 1. ago 2. already 3. for 4. in 5. where 6. salary 7. very 8. a/per 9. situation 10. about CÂU VII: (3 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,3 điểm: 1. → I'm going to have my car repaired tomorrow. 2. → It was such an interesting trip that we couldn't forget it. 3. → No sooner had they arrived than things went wrong 4. → The faster people drive, the more dangerous it is. 5. → We were (greatly/very) shocked to hear/when we heard that an earthquake had occurred 6. → John is interested in astronomy. 7. → Were we to take effective actions now, we could still save the rainforests. 8. → These pictures are the most beautiful (that) I've ever seen 9. → He reminded me/her/us/them to go to the supermarket after work. 10. → I shouldn’t have parked outside the police station. CÂU VIII: (3 điểm) Yêu cầu: + Viết đúng bố cục của một bài luận. + Trình bày rõ ràng, sạch sẽ. + Không phạm nhiều lỗi về chính tả và ngữ pháp

KEYS 45 PART I: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS A. PHONOLOGY (5 points) 1. B 2. D

3. B 4. D

5. A 6. B

7. A 8. D

9. B 10. B

B. READING COMPREHENSION (30 points) 11. C 12. D 13. C 14. C

15. A 16. D 17. B 18. C

19. A 20. B 21. B 22. B

23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C

27. B 28. A 29. D 30. D

31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C

35. B 36. B 37. D 38. C

39. A 40. D

PART 2: WRITTEN TEST A. VERB FORM / TENSE (10 points) 1. stayed 2. has been raining 3. to have been fiddling 4. (should) be improved 5. have gone 6. must have been speeding 7. having been ordered / being ordered 8. is always entering 9. married 10. marry

11. has arrived 12. has been given 13. constructed 14. is sinking 15. have gradually eroded 16. are assaulting 17. making 18. to avoid 19. have been brought in 20. expected

B. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10 points) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Brought on Blacked out Putting across Broke through Step down Passed over Dreaming ... away

8. Closed off 9. Pack in 10. Bear up 11. Since 12. On 13. To 14. On

15. Until 16. In 17. With 18. In 19. In 20. To

C. OPEN CLOZE: (20 points) Fill each blank space with ONE appropriate word, the first one is done for you as an example (20 points) 1. true 2. to 3. few 4. exception 5. likely

6. until 7. frequency 8. upper 9. to 10. but / yet

11. to 12. inform 13. along 14. permission(s) 15. thumb

16. wear 17. attention 18. to 19. instead 20. breaking

D. WORD FORMATION: (20 points) 1. criminalogist 2. objectionable 3. depopulation

6. uncompromising 7. paranormal 8. renewed

11. successive 12. inundated 13. dusty

16. disposed 17. critically 18. artfulness

4. beautifier 5. uninhabitable (uninhabited)

9. overexposure 10. intercollegiate

14. metaphysical 15. visions

19. aesthetically 20. skilfully

E. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (20 points) 1. Two men stole the old lady's handbag. The old lady was robbed of her handbag. 2. One of our philosophers is supposed to have said this. (ATTRIBUTED) This (saying) is attributed to one of our philosophers. 3. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. The minister didn't go into details about the casualties. 4. He threatened the officers with violence. He made threats of violence against the officers. 5.A government official leaked the story to the world press (WIND) The world press got wind of the story from a government official. 6. Fares will be very likely to go up again this autumn. It looks as iffares will go up again this autumn. 7. He's becoming very successful. (PLACES) He's going places. 8. They're faced with the choice of two alternatives. (HORNS) They're on the horns oj a dilemma. 9. Owen is a good player but Rooney is better. Very good as / though Owen is as a player, Rooney is better. 10. The president's bodyguards stood behind him watching. Watchfully standing behind the president were his bodyguards. F. ERROR IDENTIFICATION: In the following passage there are 10 (ten) errors. Identify and correct them. (10 points) 1. attached (line 1)  joined 2. does (line 2)  makes 3. opponent (line 3)  opponent's 4. up (line 3)  to 5. from (line 6)  in 6. it (line 9)  which 7 . in {line 9  at 8. sorely (line 10)  only 9. purposeless (line 12)  purposeful 10. them (line 14)  it --------------------------------

KEYS – PRACTICE 46 Part A.PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY I/ Phonetics: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (1point). 1.

2. C

3. A

Pick out a word which is stressed on different position from the others. 4. C

5. D

II/ Vocabulary. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence: (1points). 6. B

7. D

8. C

9. D

10. C

III/Complete the passage with appropriate words from the box. (1point). 11. comic,

12. character,

13. moustache,

14.short,

15. terrifying

PART B: LEXICO- GRAMMAR IV/Choose the word or phrase A, B, C, or D that best completes that best the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase. (3points). 16. D

17. B 18. D

19. A

20. C

21. B

22. D

23. C

24. A

25. D

26. B

27. D

28. B

29. C

30. B.

V/ Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the given words. (1point). 31. BRAVERY, 32. HOUSEHOLD,

33. CONSERVATION,

34. WORTHLESS 35. UNCERTAINLY

VI/Choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (2points). 36. D

37. B

38. B

39. A

40. D

41. C

42. B

43. A

44. D

45. C

Part C: READING: VII/Read the following passage and choose the options that best complete the blanks. (2points). 46. B

47. C

48. D

49. C

50. A

51. D

52. B

53. A

54. A

55. A

VIII/Read and answer the questions. (1point). 56. Yes, it was. 57. It became a political center and one of the large American cities as it to day. 58. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 in the famous Independence Hall in Philadelphia. 59. We can also see the Liberty Bell. 60. It was rung on that memorable occasion. IX/ Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers. (2points). 61. A

62. B

63. A

64. D

65. D

66. A

67. D

68. C

69. B

70. A

PART D: WRITING Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence

(2,4 points). 71. We’re going to have the house painted at the weekend. 72. There was too much noisy for me to concentrate 73. There are more than a thousand employees in the factory where (in which) I work 74. By the age of twenty Mackenzie had written four best -sellers. 75. It is two years since she left university. 76. Jenny used to play tennis better than she does now. 77. Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Jim (Nothing but the complete story was enough for him.) 78. Not until twenty – five years later did Michael return to his hometown. 79. You should have called the doctor at once. 80. So long as arrive before eleven, I can meet you. 81. She can’t have done it on purpose. 82. However experienced you are, driving fast is dangerous. Circle the letter of the underlined portion which is not correct. 83. B – WHEN 86. B – WOULD SPEND

84. A – BECAUSE

85. B – WILL HAVE

87. C – WAS WORKING.

X/ Write a description of a city or town in Vietnam you know well, (about 150- 200 words) (2,6 points).

KEYS 47 II. Vocabulary& grammar Part1. Pronunciation: (1p) 1.b

2.d

3.c

4.b

5.c

Part 2:different stress(1p) 1.c. special

2.d. different

3.d. suspicious

4.a. gradually

5.d. opposite

Part 3. Choose the correct words or phrases(3p)

1.b 6.c 11.b

2.c 7.d 12.a

3.b 8.b 13.c

4.a 9.b 14.d

5.a 10.d 15.b

Part: 4. Form of the word (2p ) 1competitive. 2. achievement 3. widened. 4. asleep 5. explanation Unluckily 7. noise 8.agricultural 9 Advertising 10. participant

Part 5Find the mistake(2p) 1C- heard 6.B- who

2B- an 7C - didn’t

III. Reading Part 1:Fill one suitable word (2p) 1. on 2. their 6. and 7. through

3C- the world's largest 8.A - had done

3. However 8. on

4C- have 9.B- became

4. about 9. to

5B- like 10C- given

5. from 10. not

Part 2. Complete this text with the correct answer(2p) 1.had 2.has not seen 3.moved 4.comes 5.will get 6.was 7. wants 8. has bought 9 will 10.looks Part 3. 1 p Reading and answer these questions 1. People who ingest polluted water will become ill, and, with prolonged exposure, may develop cancers or get children with birth defects. 2. The major water pollutants are chemical, biological, or physical materials that degrade water quality. 3. They damage the feathers of birds or the fur of animals, even cause death. 4. Heavy metals, such as copper, lead, mercury, and selenium, get into water from many sources, including industries, automobile exhaust, mines, and even natural soil. 5. Hazardous wastes are chemical wastes that are toxic, reactive, corrosive, and ignitable. VIII. Writing Part 1 rewrite the sentences(2p) 1. Without his sister's help, John could not have done his homework. 2. He teaches so well that all his pupils admire him. 3. Instead of driving to work, I go by bus today. 4. Mary does not mind giving you a hand. 5. They do not know much of English. 6. The noise of the traffic prevented him from sleeping 96

7. We never had any intention to travel abroad. 8. John had a worker repair the roof. 9. If I had his number, I could have called him. 10. Tom wishes he had not lent her the money. Part 2: Write about a friend, real or imaginary following these guidelines ( about 100 worlds). viết đúng ngữ pháp và viết đủ các yêu cầu sau ( 2p) - give your friend's name, age, sex and home address, when and where you met him or her - discriber his/ her physical characteritcs, and his her personalities. - say what ou like about him or her

KEYS – PRACTICE 48 Section one Choose the word whose stress is different from the other three 1. 2.

A. difficult A. demolish

B. corporate B. substantial

C. differentD. engineer D. C. dramatic

A. proficiency

B. electronic

C. petroleum

A. vineyard A. change A. reference

B. ignite B. image B. interview

C. business D. Finland C. danger D. oasis C. government D.

A. scholarship

B. develop

C. equipment

A. expectation

B. temperament

C. opportunity

A. religious

B. miserable

C. performance

A. decision

B. personal

C. interest D. wonderful

terrorist 3.

equivalent 4. 5. 6. understand 7. discourage 8. decoration 9. including 10.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three 1.

A. impaired

B. performed

C. produced

A. healthy A. amuses A. stomach A. relax A. worthy A. throw A. pizza A. comb A. washed

B. whom B. repeats B. change B. campus B. together B. brow B. paparazzi B. come B. called

C. honest D. heal C. attacks D. coughs C. watch D. Church C. fashion D. locate C. ethnic D. though C. slow D. crow C. seizure D. blitz C. something D. done C. talked D. passed

designed 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY: (6điểm) Question 1:Choose the best options: (2đ) Chọn đúng mỗi câu (0.2đ) 1. B

2. D

3. A

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. D

8. A

9. C

10. D

Question 2: Give the correct of tense of the verbs in brackets: (2đ) Đúng mỗi câu (0.25đ) 1. joined 3. worked/ was working 5. has been working/has worked 7. works

2. had acquired 4. was working 6. has proved 8. is working

Question 3:Use the correct form of the words in brackets: (2đ)

Đúng mỗi từ (0.25đ) 1. collections

2. irresponsible

5. endangered

6. illiteracy

3. Luckily

4. competition

7. uneconomical

8. uncomfortable

SECTION III. READING COMPREHENSION: (6đ) Question 1:Cloze test: (2đ) Điền đúng mỗi từ (0.25đ) 1. it 5. at

2. into

3. making/ telling

6. spent

7. until

4. he 8. minds

Question 2:Gap-fill: (2đ) Điền đúng mỗi từ (0.2đ) 1. B

2. A

3. D

4. A

5. C

6. B

7. D

8. C

9. A

10. D

Question 3:Questions:(2đ) Đúng mỗi câu (......đ) 1. C

2. A

3. B

4. D

5. C

6. B

SECTION FOUR: WRITING: (6đ) Question 1:Đúng mỗi câu (0.25đ) 1. one

2. which

3. had

4. of

5. though

6. at

7. he

8. of

Question 2:Biến đổi câu (2đ): Viết đúng mỗi câu (0.25 đ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

The play was so dull that he fell asleep. We are going to have our house painted by a local firm. She left the room without saying a word. He denied having stolen/ stealing the bicycle but admitted having borrowed/ borrowing it. No sooner had I put up my umbrella than the rain came down in torrent. Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas? Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam. So great was her grief that she almost fainted.

KEYS 49 I. Choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence below by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet. 1. C 2. A 3. B

4. C 5. D 6. A

7. B 8. C 9. D

10. B 11. A 12. A

13. B 14. C 15. B

II. There is ONE word in each sentence below that must be changed in order for the sentence o be correct. Write that word on the answer sheet correct it. 1. firstly-> first 2. severity -> severe 3. widely -> wide 4. to -> by 5. lightly -> light III. Choose the word that could replace the underlined word without a change of meaning. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet. 1. C 3. B 5. A 7. A 9. A 2. A 4. D 6. D 8. C 10. D IV. Fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on the answer sheet. 1. longest 5. desert 9. spreads 13. Autumn 17. empty 2. miles 6. narrow 10. rich 14. ploughed 18. main 3. important 7. either 11. grow 15. Spring 19. which 4. country 8. year 12. stages/ seasons 16. fields 20. flax/rice/ corn V. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. READING PASSAGE A 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. B READING PASSAGE B 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. C VI. Read the poem and then answer the following questions. 1. The woman is wearing a full/wide skirt, the man is wearing a top hat. 2. by shaking the glass globe 3. snow 4. They are unmoving because they are only models. 5. wooden 6. small/painted 7. tranquil 8. miniature 9. enclosed 10. It is predictable because it will snow inside every time you shake it./ Nothing changes. /It always behaves the same. VII. Writing: Suggestions Parents can be very important teachers, but not always the best teachers. - Parents may be too close to the children emotionally. They see their children through the eyes of a protector. - Parents may expect their children's interests to be similar to their own. - Parents are usually eager to pass on their values to their children. Different generations need different ways of thinking. We all have many teachers in our lives. All of them are valuable. -------------------------

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KEYS – PRACTICE 50 SECTION A – PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.B II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others. 6.C 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.B SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. 11.B 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.C 16.C 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.D 21.C 22.A 23.A 24.D 25.D II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 26. needs need 31. Beside Besides 27. seriously serious 32. competitions competition 28. to enjoy enjoying 33. that which 29. lived Had been living 34. A lot A lot of 30. into to 35. like Look like III. Fill in the each gap with the most correct forms of the block word on the right. 36. unattended 37. broaden 38. decision 39. invited 40. economical 41. personal

42. effectively

43. variety

44. encouragements

45. belief

SECTION C – READING I. Read the following passage, and fill in the numbered gaps with the correct options (from A, B, C , D and E below) to make a meaningful reading: 46. D 47. E 48. B 49. A 50. C II. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word. 51. pyramid 52. tomb 53. Although 54. construction 55. wonders 56. sides 57. scientific 58. these 59. events 60. far Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D : 61.C 62.B 63.D 64.A 65.B 66. C 67. A 68. D 69. B 70.D SECTION D – WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one. 71. The painters painted his house last week.  He ....had his house painted last week. 72. Joan eats very little so as not to put on weight.  Joan eats very little because …..she doesn’t want to put on weight. 73. Andrew went to the supermarket despite the heavy rain  Although .......it rained heavily, Andrew went to the supermarket. 74. They made him wait for two hours. He was .......made to wait for two hours. 75. David went home before I arrived.  When I arrived, .......David had gone home. 76. He is determined to campaign for his son’s freedom. He has no ……intention of stopping campaign for his son’s freedom. 77. I’m always nervous when I take exams. Taking .........exams always makes me nervous. 101

78. We were late because it rained heavily. But for ......the heavy rain, we wouldn’t have been late. 79. It is not worth asking Ms. Hoa to help. There’s no ......need asking H to help. 80. If people drive faster, it is more dangerous.  The ......faster people drive, the more dangerous it is. II. Make right sentences using the following suggestions. 81. Mike/ offer/ opportunity/ study abroad/ yesterday.  ........ Mike was offered an opportunity to study abroad yesterday. 82. They/use/change/scene/camera positions/tell/story/, /actors/play/character parts.  ...... They used changes of scene and camera positions to tell a story, with actors playing character parts. 83. Many species/ plants/ animals/ danger/extinction.  .......... Many species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction. 84. Plants/animals/sea/,/ however/small/oversized/contribute/biodiversity.  ....... Plants and animals of the sea, however small or oversized, all contribute to its biodiversity. 85. Nairobi National Park/Kenya’s smallest/park/,/but/you/surprised/large variety/animals/live/there.  .......... Nairobi National Park is Kenya’s smallest park, but you may be surprised at the large variety of animals that live there.

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KEYS 51 I. READING : (16ms) PART 1: 10 x 0,2 = 2ms 1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C

6. C

PART 2: 10 x 0,2 = 2ms. 1. was serving 2. looked 6. took 7. had collected

3. was coming 4. to expect 8. was/would be 9. appeared

7. C

8. B

9. B

10.A 5. had changed 10. was

PART 3: 10 x 0,2 = 2ms. 1. with -> without 2. make -> making 3. the -> a 4. made -> making 5. accepting -> accepted 6. off -> of 7. about -> with 8. younger -> youngest 9. is -> was 10. United State -> United States. PART 4: 10 x 0,2 = 2ms. 1. applicable 2. savings 3. unsuccessful 6. certainly 7. impurity 8. valuable

4. unreliable 9. wasteful

PART 5: 1. the 2. 0

10 x 0,2 = 2ms 3. a 4. the 5. an

6. a

7. a

8. the 9. the 10. a

PART 6: 1. B 2. D

10 x 0,2 = 2ms 3.C 4. A 5. B

6. A

7. C

8.D

PART 7: 1. where 6. of

10 x 0,2 = 2ms 2. another 3. rather 7. was 8. had

PART 8: 1. to 2. to

10 x 0,1 = 1m 3. down/ in 4. by /across 5. in / at

PART 9: 1. C 2.B

10 x 0,2 = 1m 3. C 4. C 5. D

9. B

4. long 9. under/beneath

5. cleanliness 10. leader

10.C 5. fewer 10. how

6. for 7. at.

II. WRITING: 4ms PART 1: (2ms) 1. No matter how often I invite him for a weekend with us, he’s always too busy to come. 2. It last snowed here six years ago. / It hasn’t snowed here for six years. or It was six years ago that / when it last snowed here. 3. No sooner had the burglars left the building than someone rang the alarm. 4. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car. 5. There’s very little hardly anything than someone rang the alarm. 6. Only when they told me about it later did I realize what I had missed. 7. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem to get. 8. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk. 9. The sooner we (can )solve the problem , the better it will be for all concerned. 10. I asked my friend if he would like a cup of tea. PART 2 : Viết bảng thống kê . Giám khảo chấm theo ý của HS. (2ms)

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KEYS – PRACTICE 52 PART II. PRONUNCIATION II. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. A

2. C

3. C

4. A

5. B

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other words in each group 1. A. appropriate B. opposite C. economic D. technology 2. A. dykes B. mins C. pesticides D. nowadays B. practised C. laughed D. decided 3. A. cooked 4. A. application B. identify C. chemistry D. indicate 5. A. managed B. played C. penalized D. marked PART III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. 10 pts: 1 pt/ item 1. D

2. A

3. B

4. B

5. D

6. A

7. B

8. B

9. C

10. D

2. B

3. B

4. A

5. C

II: 5 pts: 1pt/item 1. D

III. (5 pts: 1pt/item) 1. during --> while

4. tourist --> tourism

2. that --> whom/ who

5. pleasant --> pleasure

3. discuss --> discussion IV. (5pts: 1pt/ 1 item) 1. inhospitable

4. misunderstanding

2. typically

5. musician

3. differentiation V. (5pts: 1pt/ 1 item) 1. in

4. on

2. by

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PART 4. READING (25pts) I. (5 pt: 1pt/item) 1. C

2. A

3. A

4. B

5. B

II. (10 pts: 1pt/item) 1. A

2. B

3. D

4. C

5. D

6. C

7. C

8. B

9. C

10. D

III. (10 pt: 1pt/item) 1. In

2. like

3. covered

4. top

5. danger

6. These/ The

7. made

8. through

9. There

10. on

PART 5. WRITING (25pts) I. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview/ I must have someone clean my suit before the interview 2. James didn't sign the contract without speaking to his lawyer. 3. The last time I was in Bristol was three years ago. 4. He suggested (that) Ann (should) put her luggage under the seat. 5. Unless somebody sends for a doctor, the child will die. II. (20 pts) Marking scheme The impression mark is based on the following scheme: 1. Content (10 points): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 2. Language (5 points): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 3. Presentation (5 points): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students.

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KEYS 53 Q. I : (10 P) order sent

(1). called (3). estimated (5). attached (7 ). spoken (9). stored

Q.II:( 5P)

(2). speak (4).recognized (6). televised (8). tended (10). believed

Q. III: ( 5P) (1). Would not have caught (3). May have slept (5). Had not done (7 ).following (9). To hit (1). inactive (3). brotherhood (5). outnumber (7). abnormalities (9). Adaptation

Q.IV:(5P)

(2). Had not walked (4). getting (6). Had been crying (8). criticizing (10). ( should) be cancelled (2). shorted (4). unconvincing (6). inform (8). sensible (10). Certainty

Q.V(5P) order sent

Q.VI:(5P) 1. The rain was so heavy that they couldn’t finish their tennis game. 2. It took three hours and a half to fly to Moscow. 3. These pictures are the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen. 4. It’s two years since I last saw Henry. 5. I wish I had finished …….. 6. I’d rather you did not turn on .. 7. This is the most interesting poem I have read. 8. Jane speaks English better than Mary ( does). 9. None in Tom’s company is as a good programmer as he is. 10. Both alcohol and cigarettes are bad for you. Q.VII: ( 5P).

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KEYS – PRACTICE 54 PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35pts) I. (15pts: 1pt/item) 1. D

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. A

6. D

7. C

8. C

9. C

10. A

11. D

12. B

13. A

14. D

15. C

II. (10pts: 0.1pt/item) 1. enabled

4. artist

7. insignificant

2. lifeless

5. achievement

8. elusive

3. inactive

6. conclusion

9. striking

10. unfortunately

III.(10pts: 1pt/item) 1. that

3. √

5. to

7. √

9. a

2. such

4. will

6. to

8. so

10. √

I. (10pts: 1pt/item) 1. A 3. B

5. D

7. C

9. C

2. A

4. C

6. A

8. D

10. B

2. D

3. C

4. D

5. D

2. A

3. D

4. B

5. A

PART III . READING (30pts)

II. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. B III. (5pts: 1pt/item) 1. C

IV. ( 10pts: 1pt/item) 1. water

2. Among

3. like

4. ever

5. hands

6. with

7. the

8. rules

9. team

10. to

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I. (10pt: 2 pts/item) 1. Some interesting new information has come to light. 2. Jack was banned from playing in the next two matches. 3. I'm dying to see her again. 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off her. 5. We can't wait to watch the program. II. (10 pts: 1pt/item) 1. Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class. 2. I do not feel like going out this afternoon. 3. However hard Adeles tries, she doesn't get anywhere/gets nowhere. 4. The boss is thought to be considering raising wages. 5. Despite the fact that he was disabled, he sailed/managed to sail around the world. 6. I wasn't early enough to see her. 7. I'd rather you didn't smoke. 8. Smiling happily, the mother took the baby in her arms. 9. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped 10. Should there is any difficulty, you can ring this number.

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KEYS – PRACTICE 56 II. Multiple choice (5 pts – 1pt/item) Stress 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other words in each group 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A. style A. mature A. lie A. mastery A. organization

B. typical B. century B. pie B. baggy B. capital

C. pretty D. penalty C. future D. puncture C. tie D. believe C. deny D. symbol C. dictation D.

A. that A. physics A. finished A. tough A. exhibition

B. mother B. hesitate B. developed B. rough B. holiday

C. this D. think C. basic D. reserve C. defeated D. looked C. through D. enough C. childhood D.

co-

operation 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. hilarious

PART 2. PHONETICS – 5 points III. (5 pts – 1pt/item) 1. C 2. C

3. A

4. B

5. B

PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY – 30 points IV. Multiple choice (10pts – 1p/item) 1. B

2. A

3. C

4. A

5. B

6. B

7. D

8. A

9. A

10. D

V. Mistake correcting (10pts – 1pt/item -Tìm thấy lổi nhưng sửa sai hoặc không sửa cho 0.5 điểm) 1. carefully -> careful 2. particularly -> particular 3. went -> gone 4. I looked -> to look 5. the wine -> wine (bỏ “the”) VI. Word form (10pts – 1p/item) 1. resignation 2. unsteadily 6. personified 7. sensible

6. schedule -> scheduled 7. hold -> held 8. (the) weather was -> (the) weather had been 9. fell -> felt 10. in -> on 3. Unluckily 8. hardship

4. greed 9. wealthy

5. dependable 10. educated

PART 4. READING – 30 points VII. Read the text and choose the best answer. (10 pts – 1p/item) 1. C

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. D

6. C

7. A

VIII. Gap filling. (10 pts – 1p/item) 1. man/ person 2. married/ had 3. in 6. wear 7. for 8. the

8. A

4. had 9. been

9. D

10. C

5. at 10. left

IX. Read the passage and choose the best option for each space . (10 pts – 1p/item) 1. D

2. A

3. C

4. B

5. A

6. D

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8. A

9. B

10. C

PART 5. WRITING – 25 points X. Sentence transformation (5 pts – 1p/item) 1. …….. am keen on learning 2. …….. accept my apology for being 3. ……… accused him of borrowing/ having borrowed 4. ……… will be able to afford/ can afford 5. I had told the truth XI. Sentence transformation. (5 pts – 1p/item) 1. I owe my precious life to the lifeguard. 2. As far as I know (I am concerned), the building was set on fire deliberately. 3. I wanted to prevent all my good work from being wasted. 4. No matter how often I invite him for a weekend, he's always busy. 5. Had it not been for a famous film star's attendance/ the attendance of a famous film star, the party wouldn't have been a success/ have been successful/ have succeeded. XII. Writing a paragraph. (15 pts) • Content: accounts for 50% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 50% for the content, the candidates should provide all main ideas and details as appropriate. • Language: accounts for 30% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 30% for language, the candidates should use variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language high school students. • Presentation: accounts for 20% of the total mark. To be given the maximum of 20% for presentation, the candidates should write with coherence, cohesion and can use appropriate styles and linking devices appropriate to the level of English language gifted high school students.

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KEYS 57 SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY: (6điểm) Question 1:Choose the best options: (2đ) Chọn đúng mỗi câu (0.2đ) 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. D Question 2: Give the correct of tense of the verbs in brackets: (2đ) Đúng mỗi câu (0.25đ) 1. joined 2. had acquired 3. worked/ was working 4. was working 5. has been working/has worked 6. has proved 7. works 8. is working Question 3:Use the correct form of the words in brackets: (2đ) Đúng mỗi từ (0.25đ) 1. collections 2. irresponsible 3. Luckily 4. competition 5. endangered 6. illiteracy 7. uneconomical 8. uncomfortable SECTION III. READING COMPREHENSION: (6đ) Question 1:Cloze test: (2đ) Điền đúng mỗi từ (0.25đ) 1. it 2. into 3. making/ telling 4. he 5. at 6. spent 7. until 8. minds Question 2:Gap-fill: (2đ) Điền đúng mỗi từ (0.2đ) 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D Question 3:Questions:(2đ) Đúng mỗi câu (......đ) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. B SECTION FOUR: WRITING: (6đ) Question 1:Đúng mỗi câu (0.25đ) 1. one 2. which 3. had 4. of 5. though 6. at 7. he 8. of Question 2:Biến đổi câu (2đ): Viết đúng mỗi câu (0.25 đ) 9. The play was so dull that he fell asleep. 10. We are going to have our house painted by a local firm. 11. She left the room without saying a word. 12. He denied having stolen/ stealing the bicycle but admitted having borrowed/ borrowing it. 13. No sooner had I put up my umbrella than the rain came down in torrent. 14. Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas? 15. Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam. 16. So great was her grief that she almost fainted. Question 3:Bài luận (2đ)

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KEYS – PRACTICE 58 PART II. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. D 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (10pts) 1. to the first 2. has 3. diligently 4. them pulled 5. Time passes 6. pulled 7. had the plane 8. waste of time 9. am trying 10. by myself III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (10pts) 1. from 2. at/by 3. against 4. about 6. at 7. over 8. for 9. of

5. from 10. off

IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (10pts) 1. Adaptation 2. passers-by 3. worrisome 4. respectful 6. disapproval 7. determination 8. reasonably 9. rearrange

5. immobilize 10. inactive

PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. named/called 2. on 3. pair 4. but/ except 5. to/until 6. from 7. as 8. own 9. for 10. or III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. B PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts) 1. Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed. 2. Let all the washing be done. 3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him. 4. Mick was under the impression that we were married 5. But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail. II. Write an essay (of about 250 words) about the following topic (20pts) Some people say that traffic accidents are caused by the increasing number of motorbikes. Others blame for man’s fault. Which point of view do you agree? State at least three relevant evidences. Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate 2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students 112

3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. KEYS 59 I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points) Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer Q Key

1 B

2 A

3 D

4 D

5 A

6 B

7 A

8 C

9 C

10 D

11 C

12 A

13 C

14 D

15 B

Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. was talking – saw 2. is being considered 3. has been used 4. have lost – have been looking for/have looked for– did – found 5. had – would go Part 3: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. failed 2.won 3. nobody/ no one 6. take 7. near/close 8. countryside/ country

4. lend 9.sleepy

II. READING COMPREHENSION (35 points) Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. interview 2. applicants 3. reference 6. career 7. promotion 8. redundant

4. contract 9. pension

Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer Q 1 2 3 4 5 Key B D C C D

6 D

7 A

5. earns/gets 10. prevent/stop

8 B

5. training 10. retired 9 B

Part 3: 15 points: one point for each correct answer 1. keen / hooked 6. were 11. his

2. at 7. would 12. whom

3. got 8. of/about 13. be

4. whose 9. much /far 14. the

5. called 10. on 15. was

10 A

10. I’ve really got to cut down on/ give up smoking. Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. Would you mind helping me with this box? 2. She wanted to know who had eaten the cake. 3. What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday? 4. I do not ski very well, but I’d like to learn. 5. The exam was easier than I expected. 6. Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London. 7. Make sure that you turn up in (good) time. 8. Your English will get better if you keep practising. 9. Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school. 10. She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries. Part 3: 10 points Total: 100 points

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KEYS – PRACTICE 60 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words. 1. A. laughed B. watched C. lived D. cooked 2. A. Christmas B. switch C. character D. chemical 3. A. honest B. exhaust C. heir D. height 4. A. handcraft B. handkerchief C. handbag D. handbook 5. A. called B. prepared C. expressed D. raised PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B II. Each sentence below contains 1 mistake. IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS. (5pts) 1. diligent => diligently 2. pull => pulled 3. spends => passes 4. waist => waste 5. the plane had landed=> had the plane landed III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. from 2. at/by 3. about 4. at IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. intelligence 2. fearful 3. accidentally 4. fertilizers

5. for

5. Adaptation

PART IV. READING I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts) 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 1. named/called 2. on 3. pair 4. but/ except 5. to/until 6. from 7. as 8. own 9. for 10. or III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. B PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed. 2. Let all the washing be done. 3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him. 4. Mick was under the impression that we were married 5. But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail. II. Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one 1. We had no sooner got to know our neighbours than they moved away. A. If our new neighbours had stayed longer, we would have got to know them better, B. Soon after we got to know our new neighbours, we stopped having contact with them. 115

C. Once we had got used to our new neighbours, they moved somewhere else. D. Hardly had we become acquainted with our new neighbours when they went somewhere else to live. 2. There were so many people on the train that Mary couldn't get a seat. A. The train was too crowded for Mary not to get a seat. B. The train was so crowded that there was nowhere for Mary to sit. C. So crowded the train was that Mary couldn't get a seat. D. The crowded train did not prevent Mary from getting a seat. 3. The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. B. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. C. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. D. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. 4. I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. B. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. C. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. 5. Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim. A. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. B. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. C. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. D. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. 6. Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. B. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. C. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. D. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. 7. : I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. C. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. D. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. 8. Start at once or you will be late. A. If you started at once, you wouldn’t be late. B. Unless you start immediately, you won’t be late. C. You would be late if you didn’t start at once, D. If you don’t start immediately, you will be late. 9. He couldn’t retake the exam because he missed too many lessons. A. He would retake the exam if he didn’t miss too many lessons. B. He could have retaken the exam if he hadn’t missed too many lessons. C. If he missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t retake the exam. D. If he had missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t have retaken the exam. 10. : "You have just got a promotion, haven’t you? Congratulations!" Peter said to his friend. A. Peter dream of getting promotion. B. Peter congratulated his friend on getting a promotion. C. Peter asked his friend on getting a promotion. D. Peter told his friend if his friend getting a promotion

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KEYS 61 II /5Ps 1C 2C 3A 4D 5D. III / 20 ps 1B 2A 3D 4A 5D 6A 7A 8.C 9.D 10A 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.D 15C 16B 17B 18D 19C 20D. IV :10ps 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.C 7.D 8.D 9.B 10B V A/ 10ps 1.for 2. spent 3. an 4. with 5. miserable. 6.moved 7.there 8. work 9. however 10. regretted. B/10ps 1.A 2.D 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.A 10.D C/5ps .1C 2.E 3.A 4.B 5F D/5 ps 1A 2D 3C 4B 5C. VI. Writing. 10points A/ 1 It never occured to him to tell her. 2 Only by operating immediately can we save your eyesight. 3 The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous behaviour. 4 Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. 5 It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her. 6 It’s just a question/matter of waiting long enough to get what we want. 7 We shall soon find a solution to overcome our present financial problems. 8 It came as no surprise (to me) that Harry had failed his driving test. 9 A lot of men disapprove of women working 10 All being well, I’ll see you next week. B/ topic:15ps Requirements:Clear, coherent, Fluent Outline: Date…… Salutation, Introduction of the place(e.g: I’m glad you are going to Vietnam this summer. I would like to introduce to you something about Halong Bay .) Body : + location, weather + places to visit +entertainment +Food + people Closing 117

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The end! KEYS – PRACTICE 62

I.PHONETICS (5 POINTS) Part A: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest of the group (3 points) 1. b, smoothly 2. a, material 3. b. purpose Part B: choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the group (2 points) 1. a, recent 2. c, confident II. VERB FORMS (20 POINTS) 1. to be sold 2. chatted 3. not to hear 4. did we have 5. should have been touched 6. won't look 7. hadn't been/ wouldn't have been/ was/ am 8. had spread/ arrived 9. will have finished/ will help 10. be weeded 11. was 12. must have seen 13. Should you see 14. to give/ will do III. WORD FORMATION (10 POINTS) Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in capital letters 1. imaginary 2. unqualified 3. educational 4. pollutants 5. unanswerable 6. saving 7. Unluckily 8. besides 9. surface 10. authorized IV. MULTIPLE- CHOICE (15 POINTS) 1. b, tell 2. a, in addition to 3. a, most 4.c, hand 5. b, no harm done 6. c, on 7. c, leaning 8. a, whose 9. c, set out 10. a, will you 11. a, one 118

12. b, discovered 13. d, since 14. c, well done, please 15. d, examine V.READING(30 POINTS) Part A: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. use only one suitable word for each space (10 points) 1. few 2. the 3. Falls 4. two 5. latter 6. Canadian 7. more 8. each 9. them 10.honeymoon Part B: Fill in each gap with a phrase provided. There is one more phrase than needed (5 points) 1. D 2. E 3. F 4. A 5. B Part C: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each spacce (10 points) 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. D Part D: Read the following passage and choose the best answer (5 points) 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C VI. WRITTING (20 POINTS) Part A: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown , sp that the meaning stays the same ( 5 points) 1. They are said to have bought this shop last year. 2. It's nearly impossible to reach the peak of the mountain. 3. I would like you not to have breathed a word about his private life to anyone. 4. It is a four-hour drive from TH to HN. 5. The only thing Celia could do was to take a huge loan from the bank. Part B: complete each of the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given . DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN (5 points) 1. There is a shortage of fresh fruits at other times of the year 2. Did she make good use of her spare time? 3. Most people are indifferent to the mistreatment of animals. 4. If you hope to be a good driver, you must abide by the traffic regulations. 5. You have to pay a high price for plane tickets. Part C: Write complete sentences, using the words and phrases given. You can make any necessary changes (5 points) 1. If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures will be well preserved. 2. Luck is of the same importance as effort. 3. The teacher reminded me to do my homework before I went to bed. 4. Notre Dame Cathedral, which is located in HCMC, was built from Oct 1877 to Apr 1880. 5. It is not easy to get used to staying up late to revise the lessons. Part D: (5 points) Marking scheme The impression mark is based on the following scheme : 1. Content : 3pts ( suggestions: the disadvantages of the internet) 2. Language : 1pt ( grammar , vocabulary , structures ) 3. Presentation : 1 pt ( coherence , cohesion , style )

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KEYS 63 I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (30 points) Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Key C A A D D B B

8 A

9 B

10 A

Part 2: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Key out on at of from/ for to about with in to /at Part 3: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1. inexpensive 2. disappointment 3. luxurious 4. unwilling 5. determination 6. dislike 7. unforgettable 8. Unfortunately 9. satisfying 10. enthusiastic II. READING: (35 points) Part 1: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Key C D A C B A D C B B B D B C A Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1. Whenever/When/ If 2. able 3. One 4. their 6. There 7. to 8. While/As/When 9. of 11. soon 12. for/to/towards 13. not 14. no

5. who 10. off / out 15. it / this / that

Part 3: (5 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1. B 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D III. WRITING: (35 points) Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1. There was not enough time (for me) to go back home for my umbrella. 2. Concert tickets had/needed to be booked well in advance. 3. What do you find interesting about this city? 4. If only I had studied harder at school. 5. Would you mind picking me up from the station? 6. Can you tell me if you are interested in sports ? 7. The fire had been put out by the time the fire brigade arrived. 8. You must have been proud of your son’s success. 9. I have been studying / have studied English for three years. 10. The football players haven’t finished their training yet. Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) 1.  2. been 3. the 4. about 5. at 6.  7. of 8. it 9. much 10. by 11.  12.  13. was 14. too 15. in Part 3: (10 points) 120

KEYS – PRACTICE 64 SECTION A: PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer in the space provided. (5 pts) 1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor 2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced 3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good 4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager 5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your answer in the space provided. (5 pts) 6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate 7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic 8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer 9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire 10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the space provided. (15 pts) 11. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects. A. field B. scope C. list D. range 12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened. A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially 13. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.” A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable 14. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will? A. what B. how C. which D. whom 15. The new system didn’t ______ expectations. A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to 16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next. A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet 17. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them. A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts 18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______. A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment 19. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on. A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone 20. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview. A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly 21. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train. A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply 22. They are going to make ______ excursion next month. A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's 23. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all. A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic 24. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions. A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify 25. Do you know the man ______ over there? A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (10 pts) 121

26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in the clean-up operation. Because of 27. One of the most important things in life is a good health. good health 28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention. large/ huge 29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education. Compared 30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living. standard 31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year. on average 32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional manner. know how to prepare 33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all the dishwashers had been sold. advertised 34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech. raising 35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine. I will be lying III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts) 36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)__ refusal _ to co-operate. 37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM)_ informative __ about everything else. 38. The noise (LESS)__ lessened __ as the plane got farther away. 39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE)__ indecisive _ leader. 40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID)__ unavoidable _. 41. She was (EXTREME)_ extremely _ knowledgeable about the history of China. 42. He was very (SET)__upset__ when his cat was run over. 43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE)_ disagreement __ with the referee. 44. Many people were buried (LIVE)__alive__ after the earthquake. 45. She studied (ECONOMY)_economics__ at university. SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts) Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46)_ that/ which __ are very high. These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and it needs learning. Don’t (47)__ expect _ to be able to surf properly the (48)__first__ time you try. However, by practising a few times you will learn (49)__how_ to do it. Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50)__of__ years ago in Hawaii. Men swam (51)_out___ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52)__use__ a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people (53)_ still __ do this type of surfing today. After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54)__on__ them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (55)__ instead _. II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. (10 pts) What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (56)_____. An employer will consider you seriously for a (57)_____ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (58)_____ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (59)_____ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (60)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for selfimprovement will lead to (61)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask (62)_____ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63)_____ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends. 122

If you are considering a career that (64)_____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (65)_____ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation. 56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened 57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room 58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for 59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing 60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend 61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed 62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself 63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances 64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges 65. A. a B. an C. the D. this III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. (10 pts) May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”. Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide. 66. The best title for this passage could be ______. A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky” B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets” C. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck” D. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death” 67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT ______. A. she had economic troubles B. she was generous C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music 68. According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for ______. A. it’s repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of music C. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies 69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music. B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide. C. The patronage of Madame von Meck. D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing. 70. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends SECTION D: WRITING I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (15 pts) 71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days 72. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child. Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house 73. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road 74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain. 123

He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway). 75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). (10 pts) 76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG) While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car 77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND) Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late 78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS) They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really 79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS) I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me 80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT) It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping THE END

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KEYS 65 I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY: (45 points) Part 1: 25 points: one point for each correct answer Q Key Q Key

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Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. We have run out of sugar. 2. I would have difficulty in finishing the work by the weekend. 3. I don’t feel like spending another day at the beach. 4. I’ll take my camera in case Sally doesn’t bring hers to the party. 5. He left the meeting without saying goodbye to everyone. 6. Tan doesn’t take after his father at all. 7. I was always being told what to do by my parents when I was small . 8. You’re better at describing people than I am. 9. I’ll miss the train unless I leave now. 10. They left early in order to avoid getting caught in the traffic. Part 3: 10 points Total: 100 points

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1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C SECTION IV : WRITING (25 POINTS) I.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. If it hadn’t been for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, we would have been stranded there for hours. 2. He suggested inviting the Browns to the party on Sunday. 3. Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed. 4. That commentator, whose name I’ve forgotten, is very well-known. 5. Not until he came into the light did I recognise him. II.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. It’s worth asking George to help. 2. I haven’t seen him since I lived in London. 3. I am not used to going into town by car. 4. He plays this piece more beautifully than anybody/ anyone else. 5. I was prevented from going to work by transport strike. III.( 1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1.Teacher’s day in Vietnam falls on the twentieth of November each year. 2. Generally/ In general, it is meant for schoolchildren to show their appreciation to their teachers who have guided them in their studies. 3. It is a time to forget the bad experiences students may have of their teachers scolding and punishing them. 4. Students give their teachers flowers and small gifts. 5. Small parties are held and there is an atmosphere of fun and amazenment in the school. II. 10 points Gợi ý cách cho điểm: 1. Form: an essay (2points) + Easy to read + Coherent 2. Content: ( 4 points) +Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: ( 4 points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1 point ) + Suitable connectors (0.5 point ) + Correct grammar (2 points ) + Punctuating/ Spelling (0.5 point)

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KEYS 67 SECTION ONE: PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. 1. A. influenced B. terrified C. averaged D. accompanied 2. A. host B. most C. cost D. post 3. A. boot B. book C. hook D. foot 4. A. south B. truth C. smooth D. both 5. A. miles B. months C. lakes D. mates II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. 6. A. accurate B. customer C. computer D. exercise 7. A. reduction B. popular C. financial D. romantic 8. A. theory B. generate C. delicious D. confidence 9. A. happen B. village C. realize D. reality 10.A. characteristic B. environmental C. documentary D. sophisticated SECTION TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. 11. It looks like they’re going to succeed ___________ their present difficulties. A. in spite of B. because of C. even though D. yet 12. People believe there is a ……….. between the two crimes. A. joint B. chain C. link D. connector 13. When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is ................ polite. A. acquired B. considered C. known D. called 14. Tom thanked us ____________ having helped him to overcome the difficulties. A. on B. in C. at D. for 15. ……………. the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield. A. Since B. Despite C. Due to D. Because 16. An employer may look with…………. on a young college graduate. A. suspect B. suspicion C. suspicious D. suspiciously 17. No longer __________ do all the housework with their hands. A. have women to B. do women have C. do women have to D. women have to 18. Today many serious childhood diseases _____________by early immunisation. B. can be prevented C. prevent D. can prevent A. are preventing 19. Mary failed in her exams because she played computer games a lot. She _______ too much. A. shouldn’t have played B. shouldn’t play C. should play D. wouldn’t have played 20. We had ____________ interesting dinner with the princess last Sunday. A. an B. a C. the D. no article 21. ___________ ,woman are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children. A. Naturally B. Traditionally C. Suddenly D. Accidentally 22. There is no ___________ in going to school if you are not willing to learn. A. reason B. aim C. purpose D. point 23. A:” I’m Charles Archer , from America. How do you do ?” -B: “……………….?” A. How are you B. How do you do C. Pleased to meet you D. B & C correct 24. Mary: “ You look nice in that red shirt.”- John: “…………………………………” A. It’s nice of you to say so B. Am I? Thanks C. Oh, poor me D. I am interesting to hear that 25. The classroom has not electric fan,………………………..is quite different from that in the advertisement. A. what B. who C. which D. that 26. No sooner had he arrived ___________ things went wrong. 129

A. when B. that C. than D. and 27. My father dislikes ___________ while he is speaking. B. being interrupted A. to be interrupting C. to interrupt D. to interrupt 28. Mum wanted to know...............put her coats A. where had B. if where you had C. where you had D. where had you 29. The more you know about art, .......................................you are likely to enjoy looking at paintings. A. the more likely B. the less interested C. the better D. the more 30. ........................................... if you hadn’t talked to me about the problem last night. A. I would have felt better now B. I would be feel better now C. I would have feeling better now D. I would feel better now 31. ___________ all the exercises, Nam handed in the paper. A. Having done B. Doing C. He has done D. After had done 32. When we got home, dinner ___________ so we had a drink first. A. was preparing B. was prepared C. was being prepared D. had been prepared 33. The woman......................................was very angry. A. whom Julie was arguing her B. Julie was arguing with her C. with whom Julie was arguing D. who Julie was arguing for 34. We always tell our children to study harder and harder……………………………………….they can help develop our village more and more. A. so as to B. in order C. so that D. in order to 35 The problem was ..................than we thought at first. A. much serious B. much more serious C. seriously D. much seriously 36. Had you given me advice, ................................... A. I had been able to avoid the failure B. I hadn’t been able to avoid the failure C. I would have been able to avoid the failure D. I wouldn’t have been able to avoid the failure 37. This is the first time.....................................by plane A. I’m traveling B. I travel C. I had traveled D. I’ve traveled 38. He showed us the house ………………………he was born and grew up. A. which B. in which C. in where D. in that 39. He asked me……………. A. How long you have studied English B. How long had you studied English C. How long you had study English D. How long you had studied English 40. ……………………………….. immediately, I will call a policeman. A. Unless you leave B. If you leave C. If you didn’t leave D. Unless you left 41. Though _______, they are good friends. A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes 42. The man is said ________ a failure as a computer programmer when he was young. A. to have been B. having been C. to be D. being 43. Bob keeps asking me for more and more homework. I’ve never had such a ………… student. A. helpless B. repulsive C. enthusiastic D. skeptical 44. In addition to pleasure, …………. excitement, challenge, and relaxation. A. the providing of games B. games if providing C. the games which provide D. games provide 45. The light from a laser differs …………. produced by other sources, such as electric bulbs, fluorescent lamps, and the sun. A. from the light B. and the light C. the light that is D. the light can be 46……………. a high level of blood cholesterol. A. It is eggs that contain B. Those are eggs it contains C. It is eggs that contains D. It is eggs contain 47. John is said to have been stolen the money. 130

A. It is said John steals the money. B. It is said John stole the money. C. People said John steals the money. D. People say John steals the money. 48. It was to show his gratitude to her …………………………… A. when he bought her a pair of earrings B. then a pair of earrings was bought by him C. that he bought her a pair of earrings D. so that he bought her a pair of earrings 49. My brother sent me a birthday card . A. It was I who was sent a birthday card . C. It was me whom my brother sent a birthday card B. It was me who was sent a birthday card by my brother D. Both B and C are correct . 50. I am studying not only mathematics but also physics A. I like both mathematics and physics B. Mathematics and physics are my favorite subject C. I am studying both mathematics and physics D. I am not studying mathematics but I am studying physics 51. John Smith is a farmer . I bought his land A. John Smith , who is a farmer , bought his land B. John Smith , who is a farmer , whose land I bought . C. John Smith , whom I bought his land , is a farmer D. John Smith , whose land I bought ,is a farmer 52. Nobody noticed him when he entered the office. A. He was neither noticed when he entered the office. B. He neither was noticed when he entered the office. C. It was nobody notice him when he entered the office. D. He was not noticed when he entered the office. 53. John can’t play football and run fast because of his leg . A. John not only plays football but also runs fast because of his leg. B. John neither plays football nor runs fast because of his leg. C. John either plays football or run fast because of his leg . D. John both plays football and runs fast because of his leg . 54. It is said that many people are homeless after the floods A. Many people say to be homeless after the floods B. Many people said are homeless after the floods C. Many people are said to be homeless after the floods D. Many people are said to have been homeless after the floods 55.They think visiting the pyramids is interesting A. The pyramids are thought interesting to be visited B. It is thought the pyramids are visited interesting C. Visiting the pyramids is thought to be interesting D. Visiting the pyramids is thought to have been interesting VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given. 56. When I started work I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. (clue)  I didn’t …………………………………….. send a fax when I started work. 77. It took several months for George to recover completely from his accident. (make)  Only after several months ………………………… his accident. 58. Many people believe that all cats have tails, but they’re wrong. (popular)  Contrary ………………………………… cats have tails. 59. Alan was not a confident person, and that was why he was so shy. (due)  Alan’s …………………………………. of confidence. 60. ‘I can’t believe it – I’ve just come into $10,000!’ James shouted. (luck)  James couldn’t ………………………… came into $10,000. KEY 61. I didn’t have a/any clue (about) how to send a fax when I started work. 131

62. Only after several months did George make a complete recovery from his accident. 58. Contrary to (a/the) popular belief not all cats have tails. 59. Alan’s shyness was due to (a/his) lack of confidence. 60. James couldn’t believe his luck when he came into $10,000. 61. He may choose to take early retirement. (option)  …………………………………………………………………………… 62. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute)  ……………………………………………………………………………. 63. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which)  …………………………………………………………………………….. 64. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call)  …………………………………………………………………………….. 65. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets)  …………………………………………………………………………….. KEYs: PART 2: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms) 61. He has the option of taking early retirement 62. He didn’t contribute to the conversation. 63. The signposts were confusing, which made us lose our way. 64. He wants you people / students to call him “professor” 65. She always gets as well with the children. 66. “Why don’t we stay with the villagers one more day”, said the team leader. (suggest)  …………………………………………………………………………….. 67. What did the theif say? – He denied ________ that woman’s jewelry. (take) 68. On her retirement, the principal in my school was presented with a gift in __________ for her long service.(grateful) 69. The _______ of health care is being increased in many remote villages. ( provide) 70. My aunt is a caring woman. She is very ________ to other people’s feelings. ( sense) 71. They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said to his daughter.  The man told his daughter 72. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.  Tom congratulated ………………………………………………………………………………. 73. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us  The lifeguard advised …………………………………………………………………………… 74. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.  Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………. II/ WRITING: PART 1: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms) 62. Tom congratulated me on having passed the final exams. 63. The lifeguard advised us not to swim too far from the shore. 65. Despite the torrential all day, we all enjoy the excursion. 75. You can use it as long as you like, and it will not wear out.  No matter .................................................................... 76. John didn’t celebrate a party until he received the offer of promotion in writing.  It was _____________________________________________________________________. 77. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.  Do not ___________________________________________________________________. 78. I write to Alice almost every day.  Hardly _____________________________________________________________________. 79. All books have something to teach you.  Every ______________________________________________________________________. 80. 73. Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evenings? 132

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No matter how long you use it, it will not wear out. It was not until John received the offer of promotion in writing that he celebrated a party. Do not sign the delivery note without checking for damage. Hardly does a day pass without my writing to him. Every book has something to teach you.

V. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. Jupiter is the largest and most massive planet and is fifth in order of distance from the sun. It is well placed for observation for several months in every year and on average is the brightest of the planets apart from Venus, though for relatively brief periods Mars may outshine it. Jupiter’s less than 10-hour rotation period gives it the shortest day in the solar system insofar as the principal planets are concerned. There are no true seasons on Jupiter because the axial inclination to the perpendicular of the orbital plane is only just over 3 0 - less than that for any other planet. The most famous mark on Jupiter is the Great Red Spot. It has shown variations in both intensity and color, and at times it has been invisible, but it always returns after a few years. At its greatest extent it may be 40,000 kilometers long an 14,000 kilometers wide, so its surface area is greater than that of Earth. Though the latitude of the Red Spot varies little, it drifts about in longitude. Over the past century the total longitudinal drift has amounted to approximately 12000. The latitude is generally very close to -220. It was once thought that the Red Spot might be a solid or semisolid body floating in Jupiter’s outer gas. However, the Pioneer and Voyager results have refuted that idea and proven the Red Spot to be a phenomenon of Jovian meteorology. Its longevity may well be due to its exceptional size, but there are signs that it is decreasing in size, and it may not be permanent. Several smaller red spots have been seen occasionally but have not lasted. 81. According to the passage, Jupiter has the shortest day among the principal planets because A. its rotation period is shorter than 10 hours B. the axial inclination is only just over 30 C. it is on the average the brightest of all the planets D. There is the interference of the Great Red Spot 82. The author’s tone in this passage is A. argumentative B. supportive C. enthusiastic D. neutral 83. According to the passage, Mars outshine Jupiter A. on a regular basis B. from time to time C. every several months D. less often than any other planet 84. This passage would be of most interest to A. students of anthropology B. geologists C. mathematicians D. amateur astronomers 85. It can be inferred from this passage that Jupiter’s Great Red Spot A. will become brighter with time B. will one day vanish C. will continue expanding D. is made of floating gases V. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an ……………….(86) non governmental organization for the (87) _____, research, and restoration of the environment. The organization was formed as a charitable trust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund. It was an initiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson. It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more (88) _____ 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the 133

world. It is a charity, with approximately 9% of its funding coming from voluntary donations by private individuals and businesses. The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the (89) _____ of our environment". Currently, much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts. Among other issues, it is also concerned (90) _____ endangered species, pollution, and climate change. The organization runs more than 20 field projects worldwide. In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world. 81. A. international B. nation C. national D. internation 82.A. challenge B. keeping C. conservation D. awareness 83.A. as B. than C. to D. as to 84.A. destroy B. destructive C. destruction D. destroyed 85.A. on B. by C. with D. upon

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KEYS – PRACTICE 68 A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM. I. PHONETICS (1 pt) 1. Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) 1. A. artificial B. distance C. centre D. cells 2. A. thought B. tough C. bought D. fought 3. A. raised B. talked C. watched D. laughed 4. A. hidden B. minor C. written D. kitten 5. A. many B. lamb C. handle D. camera 2. Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (0.5 pt) 6. A. nomination B. priority C. congratulate D. occurrence 7. A. charity B. energy C. separate D. pollution C. opinion D. minimize 8. A. celebrate B. slavery 9. A. suggest B. freedom C. recent D. sticky 10. A. predict B. cover C. resource D. replace II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 11. Buy me a dozen of eggs on the way back, __________? A. will you B. may you C. do you D. can you 12. We insist that a meeting________ as soon as possible. A. be held B. is held C. were held D. will be held 13. It is believed that there is a _________ between two crimes. C. link D. connector A. join B. chain 14. My uncle was______ ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery. A. critically B. deeply C. fatally D. seriously 15. That man, _______ family is very poor, is standing in front of the hotel to ask for money. A. whose B. whom C. who D. that 16. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and 17. “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but 18. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it. A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of 19. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as 20. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C. With D. From 21. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off 22. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 23. He's left his book at home; he's always so______. A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting 24. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said. 135

A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful 25. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel. A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined 26. She looked very______ when I told her the good news. C. happy D. was happy A. happily B. happiness 26. People are not aware ______ the problem of overpopulation. A. for B. of C. at D. in 27. We wish you both- health and longevity. A. long life B. happy life C. easy life D. exciting life 28. We arranged the meeting, but ________came. A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one 29. Better health care and agriculture have led to rapid population _______. D. growth A. grow B. growing C. grown 30. Our school has managed to collect a lot of books to ____ to the children in a village school. A. publish B. distribute C. employ D. depart 31. I am pleased to _______ the winner of the final competition. It's Group B. A. recite B. announce C. explain D. appoint 32. Family members who live apart try to get together ______ Tet. A. in B. at C. on D. during 33. The whole family usually tries to get together at Christmas. A. contact B. gather C. relate D. communicate 34. I always get to work before ________ else. A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one 35. Her first novel has been _______ acclaimed as a masterpiece. D. internationally A. nation B. national C. international 36. Claire ______ at the homeless shelter once a week. A. performs B. participates C. joins D. suffers 37. He's been teaching music for years, but he hasn't any _______. A. examinations B. experiences C. experience D. qualifications 38. He got an excellent grade in his examination ______ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard. C. in spite of D. Although A. on account of B. because of 39. Vietnamese people usually make _______ for Tet several weeks beforehand. A. preparing B. preparation C. preparatory D. preparations 40. I hope _______ will be comfortable here. We try to make each guest feel at home. C. everyone D. no one A. anyone B. someone 41. ______ flowers for Tet are peach flowers and apricot flowers. A. Popular B. National C. International D. Traditional 42. I've never seen this actor ______ before. A. comfort B. perform C. present D. represent 43. He______ his poem in front of the whole school. A. dedicated B. recited C. said D. delivered 44. Before Tet, supermarkets and shops are full _______ goods. A. for B. with C. in D. of 45. Japanese usually ______ their houses with some small pine trees. A. prepare B. celebrate C. make D. decorate 46. Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money ______ in red envelopes. A. which wrapped B. wrapped C. wrapping D. all are correct 47. Hardly _______ turns up to the meeting. A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one 48. Pressure on natural resources will _______ as we face a population explosion. A. decrease B. decline C. increase D. raise 49. All students can take part in the annual English-speaking Competition. A. happening once a year B. happening once a term 136

C. happening once a month D. happening once every six 50. ______ Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight. A. On B. In C. At D. For 51. On Christmas Eve children go to bed full ______ excitement. A. of B. with C. up D. in 52. How do people ______ New Year in your country? A. prepare B. celebrate C. make D. decorate 53. I thought I heard ________ knocking at the door. A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one 54. She ______ her difficulties to graduate. A. overcame B. got C. passed D. saw 55. There is now intense ______ between schools to attract students. B. competition C. competitive D. competitor A. competence 56.Children are always ______ about Tet holiday. A. excited B. interested C. keen D. concerned 57. On the first -day of Tet, children _______ their new clothes and make New Year's wishes to their parents. A. take on B. pick on C. put on D. try on 58. The world's population is ______ to be over 7 billion by 2010. A. claimed B. blamed C. expected D. reached 59. Janet Jones is ________ I rarely see these days. B. someone C. everyone D. no one A. anyone 60. Some people were in the streets ______ money for charity. A. raising B. getting C. donating D. giving III. LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 61. –“How do you do?” –“______________.” A. How do you do? B. Not too bad. C. I’m well. Thank you. D. Yeah, OK. 62. –“Do you think you’ll get the job? –“____________.” A. Yes, that’s right B. I think not C. I know so D. Well, I hope so 63. –“Happy Christmas!” –“____________.” A. The same to you! B. Happy Christmas with you! C. You are the same! D. Same for you! 64. –“Thank you very much for a lovely party.” –“______________.” A. Cheers B. Thanks C. Have a good day D. You are welcome 65. –“Would you like something to eat?" –“______________. I'm not hungry now.” C. No, thanks D. Yes, it is A. Yes, I would B. No, no problem IV. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will (66) _______ you in the fight for survival that (67) _______ many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (68) _______ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals (69) _______ from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human (70) _______ for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (71) _______ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die? This superb (72) _______ has so (73) _______ Britain's leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation. You will find Animal Watch at a special low (74) _______ price at all good bookshops, but hurry while (75) _______ last. B. involve C. bring D. lead 66. A. combine 67. A. meets B. opposes C. forces D. faces 137

68. A. satisfaction B. enjoyment C. virtue D. value 69. A. preserve B. conserve C. revive D. survive 70. A. greed B. interest C. care D. concern 71. A. feet B. claws C. paws D. toes 72. A. publicity B. periodical C. publication D. reference. 73. A. imposed B. impressed C. persuaded D. admired 74. A. beginning B. preparatory C. original D. introductory 75. A. stores B. stocks C. goods D. funds II. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to the questions below. Most of the people who like films are only interested in the leading actor or actress when they enjoy a film. It seems to them that only the actors or actresses have made the film successful. They always pay attention to their appearance, performance, and fashion. There are many film viewers who have no awareness of the other people’s work to make a film. A finished film is, actually, the result of the collaboration of many people, and the most important among them are the scriptwriter, the cinematographer, the film editor, the actor, and the director. Especially, in some thrilling scenes, the roles of stuntmen are very important. They are always in danger when they are acting; some of them are even badly hurt or dead. But what a pity, many film viewers rarely appreciate their work. 1. To many film viewers, ________. A. the director is the most important B. no one is more important than the leading actor or actress C. the stuntmen play the most important role D. the most important person is the cinematographer 2. Many film viewers always pay attention to ________. A. the director’s name and appearance B. the pictures taken by the cinematographer C. the leading actors’ or actresses’ family D. the actors’ and actresses’ appearance, performance, and fashion 3. The work of stuntmen is ________. A. secure B. dangerous C. interesting D. thrilled 4. A finished film is the result of the collaboration of _______. A. many people B. the actors C. the actresses D. the director 5. There are ______ most important people in making a film. C. 5 D. 6 A. 3 B. 4 B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN. I. VERB FORMS. (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. Dear Winnie, Thank you for your letter which I received this morning. You asked me what we (81. do) ___were we doing___ when the landslide occurred. I (82. not remember) ______don’t remember___ things too clearly now but I think I (83. watch) _____was watching___ TV and my sister (84. do) ___was doing__ her homework at the time. Suddenly all the lights (85. go out) ____went out_____ and I (86. frighten) ____frighened/ was frightened___. I remember (87. call out) _____calling out____ to my parents, who (88. talk) ____were talking_____ quietly in the next room. The next minute we (89. hear) _____heard____ a loud noise and the whole building began to shake. It was a terrible experience and I never want (90. go) ___to go______ through anything like it again. We are all safe now but we were very lucky. Love, Anna II. WORD FORMS. (1.5 pts) 91.Television can make things more memorable__because it brings both sounds and pictures. MEMORY 92.Tim is one of the __ participants__on a boat trip on Lake Michigan. PARTICIPATE 93.Saving energy means reducing ____ household_____bills. HOUSE 94. It is___ unhealthy___ to eat too much sugar and fat. HEALTH 95. If you can give a reasonable _ explanation_ for your bad behavior last night. I'll forgive you. EXPLAIN 96. My brother often does experiments about electricity for __ pleasure __ . PLEASE 97. The __ decorator_ charged me 50,000 VND for each room. DECORATE 138

98. After taking an aspirin, her headache __ disappeared __. 99. If she can make up such stories, she is certainly a very ___ imaginative___ girl. 100. Tell me some____ similarities____ between these two pictures.

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KEYS 69 SECTION ONE: PHONETICS Q 1 2 Key D D

1p 3 B

4 B

SECTION TWO:VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR I 2ps Q 1 2 3 4 5 Key D D C C A II 2ps membership knowledgeable troublesome unemployable irresponsibly III 2ps gave me the cold shoulder made her blood boil had a lump in her throat took her breath away IV. Q Key

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SECTION FOUR: WRITING I. 2ps 1. Scarcely had he been appointed to the post when the new editor fell ill. 2. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. 3. There has been a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week. 4. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success. 5. It was because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset Harriet. 6. Much to our regret we have to inform you that your application has not been successful. 7. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be. 8. Had they not been incompatible, their relationship might not have been doomed. 9. I’d rather you admitted that you’re to blame, and didn’t try to conceal it. 140

10. It was her determination which enabled her to get better so quickly.

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KEYS – PRACTICE 70 PART B – LEXICO AND GRAMMAR: 2.5 POINTS II. 1.5 POINT: 0.1 point/correct answer 1. A 2. C 3. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 9. D 10. B 11. B 13. A 14. C 15. C

4. B 8. A 12. C

III. 1.0 POINTS: 0.1 point/correct answer 1 encourages 2 informative 3 vegetarian 4 mountainous 5 generosity 6 popularity 7 shortage 8. permission 9. homeless 10. destruction IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS. Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 1. It’s very difficult to find work __ at __the moment. 2. This service is free __ of __charge. 3. In many ways you take __ after _your mother. 4. This computer is still __ under ___guarantee. 5. Money is not essential __ to/for__happiness. 6. She is __ by __ far the best teacher I have ever had. 7. Parents are naturally anxious __ about ___their children. 8. I’m sure you will succeed _ in __ this entrance test. 9. We try to prevent people __ from___ littering. 10. I’m going to complain to the principal __ about_ this. V. ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts) There are ten errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, then underline and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces. There are have about 3,000 living languages in the world 0. ______have ______ today, but only six of them ones are major languages of the 1. _________________ world. Two upper thirds of the world's population speak those 2. _________________ languages. More over than 400 million people speak English 3. _________________ as their first or native language. Another than 400 million 4. _________________ speak it as a second language. Nobody can knows exactly 5. _________________ how many do people speak it as a foreign language. Chinese 6. _________________ is the only language with more speakers than the English. 7. _________________ This is that because of the huge population of Chinese. It is 8. _________________ true that English is the best most widespread language on the 9. _________________ Earth. It must is the language of business, technology, sport and 10. _________________ aviation. PART C – READING: 3.5 POINTS IV. 1 POINT: 0.1 point/correct answer 1. C 6. A

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V. 1.5 POINT: 0.1 point/correct answer 1. that/which 2. be 4. part/ role 5. of 7. sure/ certain 8. able 10. so 11. are/ get 13. Once/When/After 14. aside/ away

3. the 6. all 9. run/ sell 12. lot 15. not/ never

VI. 1.0 POINTS: 0.1 point/correct answer 1.A 6. D

2.C 7. B

3. B 8. C

4. A 9. D

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III. READING COMPREHENSION. (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F), No information (NI) Bill Gates is a very important person in the computer industry. He has been chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation for several years. He is also the richest person in the United States. How did he do it? He learned a lot from his parents. While Bill was going to school, his father went to college, got a degree, and became a successful lawyer. From this, Bill learned that you have to work hard if you want something. His mother was a very busy teacher, but she also enjoyed going to parties. From this, he learned something else : If you want to work hard and play hard, you have to make a schedule. When Bill was young, he spent a lot oi time alone. While most of his friends were playing, Bill read all of the World Book Encyclopedia and finished it when he was 8 years old. Bill’s childhood was not air work, however. He used to play a lot of sports - swimming, water-skiing, tennis. He was very serious about sports. He loved winning and he hated losing. When Bill got older, he spent more and more time working - and playing - on a computer. Before he was 20, Bill developed the world’s first computer language for the personal computer. Once when he was thinking about the future, he realized something important. He thought that every home was going to have a computer, ^md every computer would need software - his software. He said, ‘I’m going to 'make my first million dollars on software by the time I’m 25.’ And he did! 1. Bill Gates learned that you have to play hard for what you want! 101. F 2. He used to read a lot when he was young. 102. T 3. He was happy to lose a game of tennis. 103. F 4. He enjoyed playing games on the computer. 104. F 5. He wasn’t making much money when he was 25 years old. 105. F PART D: WRITING - 2 POINTS VII. 0.5 point: 0.1 point/correct answer 1. While the teacher was absent, the class was very noisy. 2. I am going to have my roof mended tomorrow. 3. I regret sending/ having sent you that letter. It was very rude of me. 4. The letter (that/which) she wrote to me said that she never wanted to see me again. 5. He is such a dull man/person that people fall asleep while he is talking. VIII. 1.5 point The candidate’s essay should include the following points: - The writing passage should be well organized: 0.25 point * Introduction, body and ending of the passage * Linking words - The content of the writing passage should be clear, logical and creative with explanations: 1 point - The writing passage is supposed to be free of grammatical and spelling errors: 0.25 point. 143

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1. D 1. A

2. A 2. B

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5. D 5. A

Question: II. 1. will be 2. was working 3. was 4. didn’t think – would run

1. A 9. C

5. shall / will ... remember 6. was ... trying 7. cuts 8. to have been forgotten

9. is increasing 10. was being made- went 11. studied – have been 12. is

2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D 10. D 11. B 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C

Question: IV. 1. alive 6. distinguish

2. dying 7. speech

3. illiteracy 8. advertising

4. attentively 5. bleeding 9. socially 10. exceptionally

1. from 6. for

2. across 7. by

3. after 8. to

4. in 9. on

5. by 10. of

Question: VI. 1. I think Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. 2. It took three hours to fly to Moscow. 3. If I were you I would tell the police about the incident. 4. Provided you fill the car up with petrol, you can borrow it. 5. It was while he was on holiday in Wales that he wrote that book. 6. Nothing has been decided yet. 7. Little does Mary realize how serious her operation is. 8. Jenifer wished she hadn’t behaved (so) foolishly. 9. The freezing weather makes oranges scarce. 10. It’s about time you had your hair cut / a haircut / You had someone cut your hair. Question: VII. 1. sadly → sad 2. too loud → loud enough 3. it →there 4. a → the 5. that → when

6. does, too → doesn’t, either / neither does his brother 7. to him → of him 8. belonging →belongings 9. not only famous → famous not only 10. great → greatly

Question : VIII. 1. B 6. C

2. A 7. B

3. C 8. B

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KEYS – PRACTICE 72 I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (10 x 2 = 20 points) 1. D 6. B

2. C 7. C

3. B 8. C

4. A 9. D

5. A 10. B

II. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (20 x 2 = 40 points) 1. C 6. A 11. C 16. B

2. B 7. C 12. B 17. B

4. C 9. B 14. C 19. D

3.C 8. B 13. D 18. A

5. A 10. D 15. D 20. B

III. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (10 x 2 = 20 points) 1. A 6. C

2. C 7. A

3. A 8. A

4. D 9. A

5. D 10. D

IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (10 x 2 = 20 points) 1. independence 2. disconnected 6. 7. precision misunderstood

3. failure 8. memorable

4. carelessly 9. imprisoned

5. retirement 10. technologist

V. Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answers to the questions below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (05 x 2 = 10 points ) 1. C

2. D

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VIII. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 x 2 = 20 points) 1. It was such old furniture that we wouldn’t/ couldn’t keep it. 2. The streets haven’t been cleaned this week. 3. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road. 4. He needn’t have brought the umbrella along (because it didn’t rain anyway) 5. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time. 6. The underground is not only quick but also cheap. 7. He objected to his secretary(’s) coming late to work/ the fact that his secretary came late to work. 8. Neil wishes he hadn’t sold his car. 9. The strange noise made the child run out. 10. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong. IX. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (05 x 2 = 10 points) 1. Chris asked Steve if/ whether he realized what the time was. 2. I met her during my stay in Paris last summer. 3. Susan was so excited that she couldn’t sleep. 4. Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late. 5. It is believed that the coins are buried for safe-keeping. X. Look at the following sets of words and phrases. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce sentences which together make a complete letter of complaint from Jane to Mr. Pike Smith. (08 x 2,5 = 20 points) Dear Mr. Smith, 1. I am writing to complain about the dirt and smoke which come from your factory chimneys / coming from your factory chimneys. 2. Two days ago, I decided to do my washing. 3. I washed the sheets and put them out to dry because it was a nice sunny day and there was a breeze. 4. When I took the washing in, I was horrified to discover that it was covered in dirty marks. 5. I assume that the breeze I mentioned carried the dirt from your chimneys. 6. Until this incident, I thought your chimneys were safe and clean. 7. I would suggest that your factory should fit new filters to its chimneys as the dirt and smoke are really dangerous. 8. I look forward to receiving your reply. Yours sincerely, Mrs. Jane Hunter 146

KEYS – PRACTICE 74 Section a: Phonetics (10 points) Part I. 5 points. ( One point for each correct answer) 1B 2C 3D 4A 5C Part II. 5 points. ( one point for each correct answer) 1A 2D 3C 4A 5B Section B. Grammar and vocabulary (35 points) Part I. 10 points.( One point for each correct answer) 1. B 6. B

2. C 7. A

3. A 8. A

4. D 9. B

5. C 10. A

Part II. 10 points.( one point for each correct answer) 1. have always lived 2. know 3. began 5. to stay 6. to be 7. prefering 9. has 10. attracting

4. have allowed 8. drive

Part III. 10 points.( one point for each correct answer) 1. historical 6. convincing 10. participating

2. deforestation 7. reaction

3. surrounding 8. membership

4. uneconomical 9. especially

Part IV. 5 points.( one point for each correct answer) 1. on

2. to

3. by

4. to/towards

5. in

Section C. Reading comprehension (30 points) Part I. 5 points.( one point for each correct answer) It used to be a battle site Battle veterans or members of their familes (do) No, they don’t. Because Dien Bien Phu is only 30 kilometers from Laos border. They depend on both (tourism and trading). Part II. 10 points. ( one point for each correct answer) 1. one 6. had

2. by 7. found

3. Although 8. up

4. like 9. who 147

5. saying 10. never

5. enclosed

Part III. 5 points. (one point for each correct answer) 1A 2C 3B 4B 5C Part IV. 10 points. (one point for each correct answer) 1A 6C

2C 7A

3B 8B

4A 9D

5D 10A

Section D. Writing (25 points) Part I. 10 points (one point for each correct answer including finding and correcting the mistakes) 1. for use -> to use 2. way -> ways 3. surely -> sure 4. turn of -> turn off 5. in a long time -> for a long time 6. washing your teeth -> brushing your teeth/ cleaning your teeth 7. Final -> Finally 8. watering -> water 9. a lot water -> a lot of water 10. fastly -> fast Part II. 5 points. (one point for each correct sentence) It will take us at least 20 minutes to get to the airport. Carol has no difficulty/ doesn’t have any difficulty (in) making friends. He had no one to talk to. But for your help and encouragement, I wouldn’t have my life as today. I haven’t made up my mind yet whether to move or not. Part III. 5 points. (one point for each correct sentence) 1. Hardly had the teacher returned home from work when he started to write the lesson plan. 2. It was not until he came into the room that I recognized him. 3. I must send Jane and Alice my thanks/ a thank-you note for their presents. 4. - He came down with a cold, so he stayed home. - He came down with a cold. Therefore, he stayed home. - He came down with a cold; therefore, he stayed home. 5. They stopped writing to each other almost two years ago. Part IV. 5 points. (one point for each correct sentence) I want to have that suit cleaned and ironed before the meeting. Many foreigners are not accustomed to (the) cold weather in Vietnam. 148

Because of the heavy rain, many students were late for class yesterday. My brother often spends his spare time reading books and watching television. One of the disadvantages of living here is the lack of public transport.

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KEYS 75 SECTION A: PHONETICS I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points) 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C

SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 15 = 15 points) 11. A 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. C 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. D II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) Mistakes Correction Mistakes Correction 26. experience experienced 27. remarkable remarkably 28. of that of what 29. when whereas/while 30 to leave leave 31. at strike on strike 32 interested been interested 33. despite though/ although/ even though 34. putting put 35. pay paid III. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 36. breathlessly 37. thoughtless 38. belief 39. accordance 40. denial 41. inaccuracies 42. boredom 43. solution 44. unpolluted 45. commercialized SECTION C: READING I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 46. means 47. Since 48. for 49. all 51. which 52. more 53. bored 54. watching II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 56. C 57. C 58. B 59. D 60. D 61. B 62. C 63. A 64. B 65. D III. (2pts for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points) 66.A 67.D 68.C 69.B 70.A SECTION D: WRITING I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points) 71. He is having his window mended. 72. Not only did he fail in his exam but (he) also had a road accident. 73.Were you to change your mind, you’d be welcome to join us. 74. It was not until midnight that Lan reached home. 75. The concert may have to be cancelled/ postponed by Mary. 76. No sooner had they left home than it started to rain. 77. Provided that you keep my car carefully you can use it 78. I wish I could fly. 79. It was such an interesting book that people couldn’t put it down. 80. It’s important that we should discuss this again. II. (15 points) Grammar &Vocabulary 30% Style 40% Content 30%

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50. However 55. these

KEYS – PRACTICE 76 Question I: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others A. panda B. gorilla C. parrot D. leopard A. disastrous B. dependence C. prediction D. compliment A. entrance B. highland C. confirm D. weather C. position D. consider A. discovery B. category A. polite B. scary C. signal D. system C. commercial D. regretful A. historic B. impolite A. confinement B. involvement C. achievement D. argument A. occasional B. affectionate C. kindergarten D. respectable D. mathematics A. personality B. referee C. agriculture A. discriminate B. philosopher C. incredible D. vulnerable Question II: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others 2:A.shower B.allow C.shout D.arrow 3:A.increase B.creation C.mean D.cheat 4:A.danger B.exchange C.blame D.anger 5:A.these B.theory C.worth D.threaten 1: A. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancestor 2: A. smoothly B. southern C. breath D. airworthy A dozen B glove C love D stove A kites B catches C oranges D buzzes A wood B good C food D childhood A whistled B laughed C lodged D received Question II 1. had seen 2. was 3. have been 4. am enjoying 5. have worked 6. arrived 7. is 8. would come 9. haven't changed 10. know Question IV 1. documentary 2. threatening 3. global 4. practically 5. helpful 6. organization 7. advertisements 8. unacceptable 9. hopeful 10. technological Question V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A C B D B B D A D D C C B C A Question VI I live in the small village calls Henfield. There are about 700 men here. The village is quiet and the life is slowly and easy. We never had to queue in shops or bank. People never throw his rubbish on the roads, but the village is always clean. The air is also very clean because of there is not much traffic. The people here are much friendlier than those in a city. If someone has a problem, there is always people who can help. However, one thing I don't like about Henfield is that there's not much to do in the evening. We haven't got any cinemas or theaters. But I still prefer village life for life in a big city. Mistakes Correction Mistakes Correction 1. the a 6. his their 2. calls called 7. but so 151

3. men people 8. because of because 4. slowly slow 9. is are 5. had have 10. for to Question VII 1. only 2. than 3. less 4. more 5. same 6. from 7. try 8. changes 9. lives 10. guides Question VIII 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A C B B D A C D A D Question IX 1 2 3 4 5 D B B C B Question X 1. If I had had enough money, I would have bought that laptop. 2. She said that she had to study hard for her next/ following examination. 3. You won't be allowed to go in the house. 4. The man who is standing over there is my uncle. 5. Their exercises weren't finished on time. 6. The explorer who discovered America was Christopher Columbus. 7. Although he has a good learning condition, he doesn't study well. 8. How about going swimming tomorrow afternoon. 9. Jane speaks English better than Mary. 10. He wasn't tall enough to reach the switch.. Question XI - Không hạn chế về thể loại; Không lệch quá 10% về số lượng từ. - Thí sinh có thể viết theo những cách khác nhưng câu phải đúng ngữ pháp; có nghĩa phù hợp với chủ đề. - Bài viết gồm 4 phần 1. Môi trường là gì? Quan điểm của cá nhân về môi trường: 0.5 đ 1. Thực trạng: 0.5 đ 2. Nguyên nhân: 0.5 đ 3. Giải pháp, những việc làm để bảo vệ môi trờng của mọi người, của học sinh: 1.0đ

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KEYS 77 SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 points) I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 points 1 D

2 B

3 D

4 A

5 C

II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 points 6 B

7 C

8 A

9 C

10 A

SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points) I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 15 = 15 points 11. D 12. A 13. C

14. A 15. D 16. C

17. B 18. B 19. B

20. C 21. C 22. A

23. B 24. B 25. A

II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 points MISTAKE

CORRECTIO

MISTAKE

CORRECTIO

26. Because

Because of

31. on the average

on average

27. a good health

good health

32. know to

28. a big amount

a large/ huge/

33. advertise

know how to Advertised, or: that/ which had

29. Comparing

Compared

34. rising

raising

30. level

standard

35. will lie

will be lying

III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 points 36. refusal 37. informative 38. lessened

39. indecisive 40. unavoidable 41. extremely

42. upset 43. disagreement 44. alive

45. economics

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points) I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided. 153

1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 points 46. that/ which 47. expect 48. first

49. how 50. of 51. out

52. use 53. still 54. on

55. instead

II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 points 56. B 57. A 58. C

59. B 60. D 61. A

62. D 63. C 64. A

65. B

III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write your answer in the space provided. 2 points/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 10 points 66. A 67. D

68. C 69. B

70. B

SECTION D: WRITING (25 points) I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 points Suggested answers: 71. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days. 72. Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house. 73. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road. 74. He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway). 75. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. II. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 points Suggested answers: 76. While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car. 77. Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late. 78. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. 79. I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me. 80. It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping. 154

III. Write a composition about the following topic: (15 points) What do you think an ideal teacher should be? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write about 200 words. Notes: The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 2. Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted uppersecondary school students. 3. Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers. Thank you for your cooperation and considerations. THE END

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KEYS – PRACTICE 78 SECTION I: PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently… 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A

5. D

II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from … 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B

5. C

(5x1=5 pts)

SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps. (15x1=15 pts) 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A II. There are TEN mistakes in the passage. Find them out and correct them. (10x1=10 pts) 1. because 2. from 3. percentage 4. millions 5. a 6. greatly 7. Most of 8. gradually 9. lessen 10. as III. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the given words. 1. unsatisfactory 2. products 3. disagree 4. typically 6. mysteriously 7. significant 8. frightening 9. repeatedly

(10x1=10 pts) 5. socializing 10. cancellation

SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION I. Choose the best answer to fill each blank in the following passage. (10x1=10 pts) 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. B II. Read the passage and choose the answers to the questions below. 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D

(5x2=10 pts) 5. A

III. Fill each blank in the following passage with a suitable word. 1. crazier 2. raise 3. a 4. who 6. since 7. around 8. feeling 9. something

(10x1=10 pts) 5. to 10. would

SECTION IV: WRITING I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. I have difficulty (in) reading his handwriting. 2. No sooner had he returned from his work than he got down to writing a letter. 3. The harder you work, the more successful you are. 4. Nam advised Lan not to accept his marriage proposal. 5. Try as hard as I might, I could not open the window.

(5x1=5 pts)

II. Finish the second sentence so that it has …. (5x1=5 pts) 1. There is nothing left in the fridge. 2. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. / It is not worth repairing that old typewriter. 3. Frank never takes any notice of my advice. 4. John could hardly understand what the teacher said. /Hardly could John understand…… 5. What I am really impressed by is her ability to run a company. / I’m really impressed by her…. 156

III. Write a composition on the following topic (about 150-200 words) - Layout and length. - Grammar, structures and vocabulary. - Content.

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(15 pts)

KEY 79 SECTION ONE: PHONETICS (2.0ms)(0.2 m for each correct sentence) I. 1. D. escape

2. A. explosion

3. C. energy

4. C. necessity

5. D. dangerous

II. 1. B. butcher

2. C. mature

3. A. receipt

4. A. discussion

5. C. reason

SECTION TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR(8.0ms) (0.2 m for each correct sentence) I. 1. illiteracy 6. workaholic

2. impressive 3. enlarge 7. irresponsibility 8. devastating

4. accuracy 9. security

5. explanation 10. successfully

II. 1. cutting / done 2. would have been 3. had won 4. working 5. lying 6. to buy 7. is watching 8. have finished 9. climbing III. 1. B. side 2. D. don’t they 5. B. None 6. B. earns 9. C. much more 10. B. out of order 12. D. Only after entering the store 14. B. bookworm IV.

1. B

2. B

3. B

3. C. go off 4. B. might have forgotten 7. B. so that 8. B. Provided 11. D. youngest / elder 13. C. tip 15. D. line 4. A

5. D

SECTION THREE: WRITING (5.0ms) (0.2 m for each correct sentence)

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 1. John had a worker repair the roof. 2. So great was her grief that she almost fainted. 3. The dress was so long that my sister could not wear it 4. But for their parents ‘ objection , they might have got married . 5. Not until he came into light did I recognize him. 6. No sooner had the plane left the airport than a big problem occurred. 7. I was the last person to know about the accident. 8. The thief was believed to be still in the house by the police. 9. She left the room without saying a word. 10. The police prevented the thief from escaping. 11. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success. 12. The rail workers have no intention of calling off their strike. 13. So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly 14. I’d rather you left your shoes outside. 15. John suggested (that) Barry (should) put a better lock on the door II. Write a second sentence as similar in meaning as the first one. Use the word given 1. My mother was the only person that thought I would win the race. 158

2. Thomas was too tired to go to the meeting. 3. The flight was delayed due to bad weather. 4. It is a waste of time phoning Caroline. She’s away./ Don’t waste your time phoning Caroline. She’s away. 5. I've never known a more warm-hearted person than my mother. III. Make sentences from the given words or phrases. 1. My brother is keen on learning different languages. 2. I’m sorry I haven’t finished my assignment yet. 3. If I were you, I’d/ would take a bus to work to avoid traffic jams. 4. My sister wishes she could speak English as fluently as a native speaker. 5. I have decided to save the money because I want to buy a motorbike . SECTION FOUR: READING (5.0ms)(0.2 m for each correct sentence)

I. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each gap of the passage 1. B 2. C 3.A 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. A II. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5.C III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word. 1. danger 3. parts 5. whoever 7. protect 2. sell 4. better 6. species 8. illegal IV. Rearrange the following five paragraphs.(1.0m) 1. C 2. A 3. E 4. D 5. B

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9. how 10. than

KEYS – PRACTICE 80 A. PHONETICS(10pts) I. Choose the word in each that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in each group.(5pts) ( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.(5pts) ( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR(35pts) 1. A

2. B

3. C

4. C

5. B

6. B

7. D

8. B

9. C

10. B

I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.(10pt)s( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10pts) (( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. made - to pay 3. came – was rolling 2. had he taken – rang 4. will be – writes 5. being asked – to wait III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.(10pts) ( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ, nếu viết đượcc từ nhưng thiếu “s” thì từ đó vẫn không được tính điểm) 1. imagination 2. products 3. uneconomical 4. pollution 5. collections uneconomic 6. Deforestation 7. Criers 8. consumption 9. disappearance 10. upbringing re - appearance IV. Each of the following sentences has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.(5pt) (mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C C. READING (30PTS) I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible answers (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.(15pts) ( mỗi câu viết đúng được 3đ) 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. D II. Read the text below and think of the There is an example at the beginning (0) 1. the 2. up 6. since/as/ because/for 7. were 11. in 12. more

word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. (15pts) (( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 3. to 4.so 5. that/which 8. might/could 9. enough 10. least 13. who/ that 14. from 15. a

C. WRITING (25pts) I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence printed before it, begin with the given word(s) or phrase.(20pts( mỗi câu viết đúng được 2đ) 1. (It’s time) you reviewed your lessons for the exam. 2. (That’s) the man who used to work with me when I lived in New York. 160

3. (I wish) they would open the shops at lunch time/ Or. (I wished) they wouldn’t close the shops at lunch time. 4. (Although) we like ice- cream, we don’t have it everyday. 5. (How long) have you been working in that factory? 6. ( The sand) of the beach was being slowly covered by oil. 7. ( Mrs. Smith asked) (me) where the station car-park was. 8. (He regretted) not saying/ having said goodbye to her at the airport. 9. (If I) were you, I wouldn’t by that car. 10. (I suggest that) you (should) ask her yourself. II. Make full sentences based on given cues. (5 points) ( mỗi câu viết đúng được 1đ) 1. If you don’t go to the party, I won’t go either. 2. Unless I have a quiet room, I will not/ won’t be able to do my homework/ any work. 3. The nurse is /was kind enough to help him (to) walk. 4. He would rather spend his holidays on a farm than at the seaside. 5. I have (just) returned from a visit to Japan. It was a wonderful trip. Tổng số điểm 100. Sau khi chấm giám khảo quy về thang điểm 10.

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KEYS – PRACTICE 82 A. pronunciation (10 points). I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. A B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).

5. C

I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each. 6. met – had been. 9. had been wearing – wouldn’t have been 7. had gone – were sitting. hurt. 8. was being played – came. 10.saw – had left. III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. vegetarians 11.consumers 2. entrance 7. untisfactory 3. modernized 8. Conservationists 4. incomes 9. sportsmanship 5. opposite 10.unpredictable IV. Arrange these sentences to make a complete passage (10 points). gbj  f dci a h e. C. READING (30 points). I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A II. Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points) - 1/ each. 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B II. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. getting

2. in

3. a

4. on 162

5. late

6. order 7. saying D. WRITING (20 points).

8. anything

9. togethet

10. possible

I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them. (10 points) 1. My brother didn't use to study as/ so hard as he does now/ used to study more lazily than he does now. 2. I’d rather you didn’t ask me that question. 3. I haven’t seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City. 4. John could hardly understand what the teacher said. 5. It's Tom's twentieth birthday next week. 6. She is fond of her nephew in spite of his terrible behaviour. 7. He would rather read books than watch TV. 8. If he had hurried he would/could have caught / wouldn’t have missed the bus 9. The plane does not take as long as/takes a shorter time than/ is quicker/faster than the train. 10.Do you happen to have change for 2 pounds? II. Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete … (10 points) - 1/ each. Dear Sir/ Madam, 1. I would like to express (my) concern about the increasing number of karaoke bars in the/ our city. 2. There are a lot of reasons that/ why I object to these/ those places. 3. Firstly, the owners take too much money from those people who come to sing. 4. Secondly, they cause/ are causing too much noise in/ to the neighborhood. 5. Thirdly, there are a number of pupils who/ that play truant just to go to those places to sing. 6. Last but not least, these bars do harm to the appearance of the city because of their ugly flashing light. 7. I (also) want to say (that) I am not an old fashioned person. 8. I hope (that) the authority will take this matter into careful consideration. 9. I do not mean to ban them, but there should be an/ some effective way to control this kind of entertainment places. 10.I look/ am looking forward to seeing the city council doing something about this matter. Yours truly, Thomas Cruise. •

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KEYS 83 B. PHONETICS I. ( 5 pts: 01pt/ item) 1. A

2. C

3. C

4.B

5.D

3.B 8. B 13. B

4.C 9. A 14. A

5.A 10. D 15. D

C. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. ( 15pts: 1pt/ item) 1.A 2.C 6.C 7.B 11. D 12. C II. (5 pts: 1pt/ item) 1. acquainted 2. personalities

3.environmentalist 4. appearance

5. majority

III.(5 pts: 1pt/item) 1. B 2. D D. READING I. ( 10pts: 1pt/ item)

3.C

4.A

5. C

1.B 2.A 6.C 7.B II. (10 pts: 1pt /item)

3.D 8. A

4.D 9. C

5.B 10.D

1.D 6.A

3.C 8.B

4.A 9.B

5.D 10.C

3.B 8.B

4.B 9.C

5.D 10.D

2.B 7.C

III. (10 pts: 1 pt /item) 1. C 6. C

2.A 7. A

E. WRITING I. ( 10 pts: 2pt/ item) 1. No other pupil is more industrious than Tom/ as industrious as Tom. 2. I haven’t played football since 1971. 3. If my children hadn’t wanted a pet, I wouldn’t have bought the dog. 4. It was such beautiful weather that we went swimming. 5. I really wish I had invited her to the party. II. ( 10 pts: 2pt/ item) 1. All this land belongs to her. 2. Eva isn’t interested in organized activities very much. 3. Daily running (quickly) improves your breathing (quickly). 4. Do you prefer meat to fish? 164

5. He isn’t intelligent enough to be a programmer.

KEYS – PRACTICE 84 A. pronunciation (10 points). I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points).

5. C

I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each. 12.had no sooner reached - came. 15.glanced - was listening. 13.was - had told. 16.looked - had tried. 14.was learning - had. III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. mainternance 2. repering 3. likeness 4. friendly 5. unconving IV. There are ten mistakes in the text correction. (10 points) 1. to be  being 2. legend  legendary 3. why  when 4. seeming  seemingly 5. had found  found C. READING (30 points).

6. modernise 7. childhood 8. warmth 9. encouraged 10.unforgottable . Identify each mistake, write it down and give your 6. Or 7. of 8. Them 9. Have 10.word

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10 in

1. I wasn’t early enough to see her. 2. He suggested that I (should) put my luggage under the seat. 3. Amanda finally succeeded in getting a good job. 4. George told Mary (that) he had seen the film three times. 5. This is the first time I’ve eaten this kind of food. 6. She has been working as a secretary for five years. 7. The snow prevented the train from running. 8. Be careful or you’ll fall. 9. When did they buy the house? 10.John advised Elizabeth not to lend him any more money. 9. I’d rather you admitted that you’re to blame, and didn’t try to conceal it. 10. It was her determination which enabled her to get better so quickly. VIII. 1. that 6. for 11. √ IX. 1. A

2. of 7. is 12. √ 2. A 3. D

3. would 8. √ 13. the 4. B 5. A

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KEYS – PRACTICE 86 A. pronunciation (10 points). I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. C B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points). I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. A II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each. 17.have read – written 20.to avoid - being recognized 18.has been playing – would turn 21.Having written 19.to be included 22.will have been sold – get III. Fill in the blank with a / an / the. Put an ∅ where none is required. (5 points) - 0.5/ each. 1. an 2. the 3. a 4. a 5. ∅ 6. the 7. the 8. the 9. ∅ 10. ∅ IV. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 11.comparison 16.pursuits 12.youth 17.collection 13.abundant 18.prosperity 14.Unemployment 19.tendency 15.sizeable 20.critical V. Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (5 points) - 0.5/ each. 1. off 2. by 3. on 4. for 5. to 6. for 7. for 8. up 9. with 10. to C. READING (30 points). I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. C II. These paragraphs or sentences ( A – H ) are not in a good order. Rearrange them into a good order (1 – 8) to make it a logical meaningful passage. (8 points) 1. C 2. H 3. E 4. B 5. D 6. G 7. A 8. F III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (12 points) - 1/ each. 1. ago 2. although 3. already 4. for 5. in 6. where 7. salary 8. having 9. a/per 10. very 11. situation 12. about IV. WRITING (20 points). I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them. (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life. 170

2. Had his aunt not died and left him her legacy of £10.000, he wouldn’t have been able to buy the house he wanted. 3. Apart from Mary every students was present in class. 4. Jane has only made a little progress at school. 5. No matter what I do, my parents find fault with it. 6. Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s also the nicest. 7. Little did the police suspect that the judge was the murder. 8. John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking. 9. On account of his mother’s being there, they said nothing about it. On account of the fact that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it. On account of his mother’s presence , they said nothing about it. 10.It’s high time Lan repaired her house. / It’s high time for Lan’s house to be repaired. II. Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage. (10 points) 1. Jack London was a famous American writer. (1 point) 2. He was born (0.5 point) on January 13, 1876 in San Francisco, California.(0.5 point) 3. His family was very poor, (0.5 point) and he had to leave school to make money.(0.5 point) 4. He worked hard in different jobs. (1 point) 5. Later, he returned to school (0.5 point) where he didn't stay long.(0.5 point) 6. In 1897, he went to Alaska (0.5 point) to find gold.(0.5 point) 7. There he found ideas (0.5 point) for his books and stories.(0,5 point) 8. He came back home (0.5 point) and started to write. (0.5 point) 9. His writings were successful,(0.5 point) and he became (0.5 point)rich and famous in his twenties Or : His writings were so successful that he became rich and famous in his twenties 10.In poor health, he died in 1916 at the age of 40. (1 point)

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KEYS 87 I- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others ( 5×1 p). Tổng 5points- Mỗi câu đúng được 1p. 1- C 2- B 3- D 4- B 5- A II. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.( 10× 1p) Tổng 10 points - Mỗi câu đúng được 1 p. 1- B 6- B 2- D 7- B 3- A 8- A 4- B 9- D 5- C 10- D III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. ( 10 × 1p) Tổng 10 points- Mỗi chỗ đúng được 1p 1- was crossing / turned / hit 2- would people be / had 3- offered / had had 4- didn’t realize / had left / started IV. Give the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences.( 5×1p) Tổng 5 points- Mỗi từ đúng được 1 p. 1- illiteracy 2- dramatically 3- knowledgeable 4- scientific 5- environmentalists V. Complete the following passage with some of the given words. Do not use any word more than once.( 10×1p) Tổng 10 points- Mỗi từ đúng được 1p. 1- conservation 4- recycle 7- exhaust fumes 10- wildlife 2- fuel 5- bottle banks 8- greenhouse effect 3- energy 6 – public transport 9- campaign VI .Choose the underlined part ( A, B, C or D) in each sentence that is grammatically incorrect and needs to be changed, then correct it. ( 5 × 2p) Tổng 10 points- Mỗi câu đúng được 2points. Tìm đúng lỗi được 1p, sửa đúng lỗi được 1p. 1- C ͢ to set 2- B ͢ built/ which was built 3- A ͢ most of whom 4- C ͢ the most generous 5- B ͢ needing/ who ( that) need VII. Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, and D to answer the following questions. 172

( 5 × 2p) Tổng 10 points- Mỗi câu đúng 2 point. 1- B 2- C 3- D 4- D 5- B VIII. WRITING A. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. ( 10 ×1)- Tổng 10 points- Mỗi câu đúng 1 point 1- If anyone wants to become a doctor, they have to study hard. 2- Sam was so lazy that he lost his job, 3- In spite of the bad traffic, I arrived on time 4- Bill, whose typewriter had broken, had to use a pencil. 5- He said (that) if she had asked him, he would have lent her his car. 6- It took us 2 hours to finish this work. 7- If it hadn’t been for your advice, I would never have made a good investment. 8- Despite the heavy rain all day, we all enjoyed the excursion. 9- He not only failed in his exam but also had a road accident. 10- It was not until midnight that Lan reached home. B. Overpopulation is an alarming problem in big cities. Write a paragraph ( 100- 120 words) about its causes.( 10 p) - Yêu cầu viết đúng ngữ pháp. + bố cục mạch lạc, rõ ràng + viết chính xác ngữ pháp, chính tả + sử dụng được liên từ thích hợp để liên kết các ý - Nội dung gồm các ý sau : - * To study further : Big cities always attacted thousands of young people every year to come for their further study as universities and colleges are mainly located in these areas. * To get better living standard:People want to stay in big cities at any cost. - They hope to have better living standards in big cities. * To find jobs. : People from surrouding cities as well as those from remote areas also rush into big cities with a hope to find jobs which they can hardly find in their hometowns. * and so on...

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KEYS – PRACTICE 88 PRONUNCIATION Part I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group. 1. A. plays B. works C. lives D. buys 2. A. frogs B. villagers C. fields D. insects 3. A. page B. village C. damage D. luggage 4. A. safety B. ready C. entry D. occupy 5. A. league B. equal C. creature D. menace Part II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. 1. A satisfaction B disappointed C ancestry D reassure 2. A democracy B committee C. proficiency D television 3. A energy B primary C facilities D pleasure 4. A contemporary B geometry C trigonometry D succession 5. A. psychology B. generative C. insurrance D. inheritance I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer Q Key

1 B

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4. contract 9. pension

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2. at 7. would 12. whom

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5. called 10. on 15. was

III. WRITING (30 points) Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. My mother, who is nearly 60, is coming to live with us. 2. Andrew has been a teacher of English for a very long time. 3. It is not easy to bring up children in a modern world. 4. I think we should do some sightseeing/ go sightseeing this afternoon. 5. The room where I am staying is very noisy./ which I am staying in 6. This is Peter, whose sister works at your school. 7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took on holiday? 8. Have you ever considered becoming a professional footballer? 9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she comes to school tomorrow. 10. I’ve really got to cut down on/ give up smoking. Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 1. Would you mind helping me with this box? 2. She wanted to know who had eaten the cake. 3. What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday? 4. I do not ski very well, but I’d like to learn. 5. The exam was easier than I expected. 6. Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London. 7. Make sure that you turn up in (good) time. 8. Your English will get better if you keep practising. 9. Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school. 10. She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries. Part 3: 10 points Total: 100 points

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KEYS 89 II/ Phần Ngữ pháp - Từ vựng - Đọc hiểu ( 12,0 pts ) Câu 1 : Phần chọn từ, cụm từ đúng A, B,C hoặc D ( 2,0 pts ) 1. C ( prescription ) 2. B( check -out ) 3. D ( otherwise ) 4. D ( pace ) 5. B ( her staying ) 6. A ( of passing ) 7. D (go along with ) 8. C ( start getting up ) Câu 2 : Phần chọn từ đúng A, B, C hoặc D trong bài text ( 1,5 pt ) 1. D ( work ) 2. C ( application ) 3. A ( most ) 4. A ( interview ) 5. D ( both ) 6. C ( of time ) 7. D ( turns ) 8. A ( clothes ) 9. A ( create ) 10. B ( Greet ) 11. D ( confident ) 12. A ( care ) 13. C ( about ) 14. B ( tell ) 15. D ( take ). Câu 3 : Phần bài đọc hiểu ( 2,0 pts ) 1. B ( Somewhere to stay ) 2. C ( He was able to read it ) 3. D ( Business people used it ) 4. C ( English users had copies of it ) 5. A ( They felt it was a waste of time ) 6. B ( They thought it was unsuitable ) 7. D ( He wanted to surprise them ) 8. C ( They were delighted ) III/ Phần Writing ( 5,0 pts ) Phần 1 : Phần biến đổi câu theo cấu trúc ngữ pháp gợi ý ( 2,0 pts ) 1. A new sports center was opened by the president last week. 2. Unless you are a student, you can't always get special reduced prices. 3. Some travel agents offer / sell / have cheaper tickets / make cheaper tickets available. 4. Don't leave the / your car keys with you when you park/ Don't forget to take the / your car keys with you when you park. 5. There has been no appreciable expansion of the population of the UK in the last decade. 6. Mrs Hype apologized for having arrived too late for the meeting. 7. No sooner had exam results been put up than all the students rushed to the notice board. 8. Despite his old age/ being very old, he still walks round the park everyday. Phần 2 : Phần bài luận ( 3, 0 pts ) - Chấm điểm phần ngữ pháp , cấu trúc câu , cách dùng từ ngữ , cách giới thiệu, cách chuyển ý . + Nếu học sinh nêu được 3 hoặc 4 ý trở lên : - Về những thuận lợi và khó khăn của cuộc sống thành thị được : 1.5 điểm - Về những thuận lợi và khó khăn của cuộc sống nông thôn được : 1.5 điểm .

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KEYS – PRACTICE 90 A. pronunciation (10 points). I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. B II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. B B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 points). I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. C II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. have always lived 6. to be 2. know 7. prefering 3. began 8. drive 4. have allowed 9. has 5. to stay 10. attracting III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. standing 1. deadened 2. authorized 2. disgrace 3. alternatives 3. native 4. indistinguishable 4. celebrations 5. incomparable 5. refusal C. READING (45 points). I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (5 points) - 1/ each. 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D II. Read the text below and look carefully at each line …… (15points) - 1/ each. 1.  2. been 3. the 4. about 5. at 6.  7. of 8. it 9. much 10. by 11.  12.  13. was 14. too 15. in III. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (10 points) 1/ each. 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. C IV. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (12 points) - 1/ each. 1. had 9. in 2. which/ that 10.seen/ visible/ spotted 3. at/ by 11.few 4. too 12.there 5. reached 13.were 6. the 14.were 7. brought 15.with/ from 8. would IV. WRITING (15 points). 177

I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) - 1/ each. 1. You should not have allowed a four-year-old child to walk home alone. 2. Not until I left home could/ did I realize how important the family is. 3. Mrs. Green is proud of what her son can contribute / contributes to the play. 4. Hardly any young engineers were recruited. 5. We have booked five rooms, only two of which have air conditioning. 6. It looks as if she will/ can come to the performance late. 7. Had it not been for Mom’s help, I could not have held a big party. 8. The harder you work, the more successful you are/ will be. 9. Such was Fiona’s disappointment that she could not keep on working. 10.Competent as/ though Richard is/ may be in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client. II. Use the prompts provided to write full sentences (5points) - 1/ each. 1. Regular exercise not only help in controling weight, but also prevents illness. 2. It lessens the risk of heart disease which is a threat to men over fifty (years old/ of age). 3. It allows us to get rid of tenseness, anxiety and frustration. 4. During exercise, the brain releases (some/ the) chemicals (which are) called endorphins, which are associated with happiness and relaxation 5. Exercise (which is) taken regularly improves the fitness of our body and (our) mind.  Tæng ®iÓm bµi thi : 100 POINTS  C¸CH TÝNH §IÓM : Tæng sè c©u ®óng/ 10.

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10. D 11. A 12. A

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KEYS – PRACTICE 92 PART A: PRONUNCIATION I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group. 1. A. food B. school C. root D. wood 2. A. facility B. society C. necessity D. economy 3. A. stamped B. indulged C. accomplished D. practised 4. A. friends B. clubs C. tunes D. stamps 5. A. nowadays B. ruins C. pesticides D. dykes 6. A. technology B. opposite C. economic D. appropriate 7. A. helped B. crooked C. sacred D. wicked 8. A. whistle B. battle C. gentle D. little 9. A. intend B. compete C. defend D. medal 10. A. question B. potential C. social D. sure II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. 1. A. conceal B. consul C. contour D. contraband 2. A. participant B. accidental C. parentheses D. industrial 3. A. competent B. compliance C. commuter D. computer 4. A. malevolent B. pasteurise C. satellite D. manicure 5. A. emotional B. sympathetic C. responsible D. indifferent 6. A. continue B. inhabit C. disappear D. imagine B. indeed C. belong D. private 7. A. emit 8. A. economic B. territorial C. multiracial D. memorial 9. A. compromise B. correspond C. interview D. innocent 10. A. origin B. subsequent C. admirable D. conductor PART B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3,0 POINTS) I. 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C II. 26. would look 31. had seen III. 36. qualified 41. competitors

27. had been wearing 32. fall 37. encouraged/ encourages 42. lengthened

28.wouldn't have been hurt 33. am

29. were made 34. will wake

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30. are they speaking 35. is sleeping 40. inventions 45. informative

I. 46. A

47. B

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52. C

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60. years 64. soil

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61. about 65. pesticides/ chemicals

PART D: WRITING (2,0 POINTS) I. 66. The government is thought to build a new hospital for children here. 67. If it hadn’t been for the weather condition/the bad weather, the football match wouldn’t have been cancelled. If it had been fine / If it hadn’t been bad, the football match wouldn’t have been cancelled. 68. Only after I had left my country/ Only after having left my country, did I realize how much I loved it. 69. He is looking forward to going to Greece on holiday. 70. It is unnecessary to explain. II. 71. She has always got on/ along (well) with the children. 72. Because the weather was bad/Because of the bad weather/Because of the fact that the weather was bad, we didn’t go out. 73. After being in England for a year, I still can’t get/ I am still not used to driving on the left. 74. It / This is the first time we have been to Van Mieu. 75. It is impossible for my child to sit still for 15 minutes. III. Choose the sentence closest in meaning to the given one 76: John is fat because he eats so many chips. A.If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat. B.If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat. C.John is fat though he eats so many chips. D.Being fat, John eats so many chips. 77: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery. A.He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery. B.He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said. C.He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery. D. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery. 78: He asked me where I had bought those English books. A.He asked me “Where had I bought those English books?”. B.He said to me “Where did you buy these English books?”. C.He said to me “Where I bought these English books?”. D.He asked me “Where did I buy those English books?”. 79: No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new director fell ill. A.Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new director fell ill. B.Because he had been appointed to the post, the new director fell ill. 181

C.After the new director fell ill, he had been appointed to the new post. D.The new director had no sooner been appointed to the post when he fell ill. 80: She would have sung for us if he had asked her. A.He didn’t ask her to sing, and she didn’t sing. B.She sang for us although he didn’t ask her. C.She was going to sing for us but then changed her mind. D.He asked her to sing but she refused. 81. “Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane. A.Jane suggested going on a walking holiday. B.Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday. C.Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday. D.Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday. 82: It was difficult for us not to laugh at Tom’s joke. A.Tom’s joke made us laugh. B.Tom’s joke was funny so we laughed. C.We couldn’t help laughing at Tom’s joke. D.We laughed because Tom’s joke was funny. 83: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting. A.She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting. B.Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting. C.Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting. D.She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting. 84: “Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Peter. A.Peter asked Mary to believe in what the boy said. B.Peter asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said. C.Peter said that Mary believed in what thw boy said. D.Peter asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says. 85: It’s not worth in trying to make her change her mind. A.It’s no point in trying to make her change her mind. B.There’s no point to try to make her change her mind. C.It’s no point for trying to make her change her mind. D.There’s no point in trying to make her change her mind. IV. Do you agree or disagree with the idea that “parents should not let children watch T.V”. Write about 150 words to support your opinion. 1. Organization: 0,3 point - 1 beginning topic sentence - at least two supporting ideas - at least one supporting detail for each supporting idea - 1 ending concluding sentence 2. Coherence: 0,3 point Ideas are presented clearly and logically. 3. Cohesion: 0,1 point Appropriate uses of linking words 4. Language use: 0,3 point - Correct grammatical structures and spellings - A variety of vocabulary items.

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KEYS – PRACTICE 94 Part A: Phonetics (0,5 điểm) Mỗi từ xác định đúng được 0,1 điểm. 1. C. benefit

2. A. casual

3. D. interesting

4. A. purpose

5. D. situation

4. C. to apply 9. A. advertised

5. A. Due to 10. D. Not having spoken 15. A. practice 20. B. Not at all

* Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D Part B: Vocabulary and grammar (3,0 điểm) I. (2,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm. 1. B. which 6. D. otherwise

2. B. so that 7. B. Few

11. B. carry out 16. A. competitors

12. A. try out 17. B. stressful

3. A. are going 8. A. That giant pandas are 13. A. means 18. B. blamed

14. C. culture 19. D. That’s very kind. Thank you.

* Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D II. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi từ viết đúng được 0,1 điểm. 1. unemployment 6. successfully

2. interview 7. promotion

3. applicants 8. unlucky

4. reference 9. pension

5. training 10. retired

3. A. mind 8. D. out

4. B. or 9. A. unless

5. C. said 10. D. wake up

Part C: Reading (2,5 điểm) I. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm. 1. A. carried 6. A. go

2. C. contrary 7. B. real

* Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D II. (0,5 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm. 1. A. housework

2. B. less than

3. A. four-fifths

4. D. preparing food for children going to school

5. C. The work of women

* Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D III. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm. 1. for 2. so 6. is 7. built Part D: Writing (4,0 điểm)

3. in 8. have

4. which 9. house

5. where 10. what

3. B 8. D

4. C 9. C

5. D 10. C

I. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm. 1. C 6. B

2. C 7. D

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* Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D II. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi câu viết đúng được 0,2 điểm. 1. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (PRESSURE)  They are putting PRESSURE ON ME (ME UNDER PRESSURE) TO MAKE a decision soon. 2. She was strongly impressed by his trip to India. (IMPRESSION)  His trip to India MADE A STRONG IMPRESSION ON her. 3. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore. (NECESSARY)  It isn’t NECESSARY FOR US TO GET a visa for Singapore. 4. It would have been better if he had called the police earlier. (SHOULD)  He SHOULD HAVE CALLED the police earlier. 5. As long as you keep calm, you can pass the driving test. (SECRET)  Keeping calm IS THE SECRET OF PASSING your driving test. * Nếu có sai sót, tuỳ theo mức độ Giám khảo có thể trừ 1/2 số điểm thành phần. III. (2,0 điểm) Mỗi câu viết đúng được 0,2 điểm. 1. Nam can describe people far better than me.  Nam is much better at describing people than me. 2. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.  The boys would rather play soccer than stay indoors. 3. People say that he sold his house to pay the debt.  He is said to have sold his house to pay the debt. 4. I have never seen such a mess in my life.  Never in my life have I seen such a mess. 5. You read a lot. You know much about the world.  The more you read, the more you know about the world. 6. Do you have a good relationship with your boss?  Are you getting along (getting on well) with your boss? 7. It’s only when you’re ill that you start to appreciate good health.  It is not until you are ill that you start to appreciate good health. 8. It was her lack of confidence that surprised me.  What I found surprising was her lack of confidence. 9. We haven’t decided where to go this weekend yet.  We haven’t made up our mind where to go this weekend yet.  We haven’t made a decision about (on) where to go this weekend yet. 10. The heavy rain prevented us from going camping in the mountain.  But for the heavy rain, we would (could) have gone camping in the mountain. * Nếu có sai sót, tuỳ theo mức độ Giám khảo có thể trừ 1/2 số điểm thành phần.

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KEYS 95 PHONETICS.(20 câu x 0,1 = 2 điểm ) 1.C 2.C 3.A 4.C 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. D 11.A 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.D 16.A 17.D 18.C 19.C 20.A LANGUAGE FOCUS.(20 câu x 0,1 = 2 điểm ) 21.C 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.A 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.A 30.D 31.C 32.A 33.D 34.C 35.C 36.A 37.C 38.B 39.D 40. B ( Từ câu 41 đến câu 75 mỗi câu 0,2 điểm ) 41. Unless you leave me a lone I’ll call a police . 42. Tom isn’t old enough to go to the cinema… 43. It was a lot of presents/Lindsay……………. 44. I was invited to attend Mike’s sister’s birthday party . 45. Margaret accused John of damaging her bicycle. him of having damaged . 46.My friend said if he/she had more money , he/she’d take a trip around the world. 47. He appologized his mother for breaking/having broken a vase . 48. Would you mind lending me five dollars ? 49. Hundreds of people are reported to be homeless after the flood . 50. It was the world cup soccer which was televised all over the world . 51. Dear 52. had 53. enjoyed 54. quite 55. hardly 56. being 57. helping 58. of 59. where 60. visit . 61. The majority of home users use the internet for emailing and browsing . 62. 58% of home users search for information about health and medical conditions . 63. Home internet users under 25 are interested in education , training , school work , and entertainment . 64. No , they don’t . 65. Information about weather , road cnditions , travel , health , products , services , shopping , government is available for home users . 66.T 67.T 68.T 69.F 70.I 71.I 72.I 73.T 74.I 75.T ( Từ câu 76 đến câu 85 mỗi câu 0,1 điểm ) 76. easy/easily 77. interested/interesting 78. famous . 79. assistant 80. relation 81. appearance 82. carelessly 83. natural 84. solve 85. cooperation . WRITING Task 1 : 2 điểm : - Cấu trúc : 0,5 điểm - Nội dung : 1 điểm - Sử dụng từ và câu : 1 điểm Task 2 : 2 điểm : - Cấu trúc : 0,5 điểm - Nội dung : 1 điểm - Sử dụng từ và câu : 1 điểm 185

KEYS – PRACTICE 96 I. Câu 01-05: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch dưới được phát âm khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu. 01. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection 02. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage 03. A. suit B. bruise C. suite D. fruit 04. A. calculate B. populate C. contemplate D. fortunate 05. A. apprehension B. division C. precision D. measure II. Câu 06-10: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu. 06. A. ignorant 07. A. suffice 08. A. neurosis 09. A. psychological 10. A. crescendo

B. decisive B. product B. nocturnal B. contributory B. attorney

C. horizon C nuclear C nominate C argumentative C. compromise

D. museum D. province D. nostalgia D. hypersensitive D. endeavor

III. Câu 11-20: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phướng án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu hỏi. (1) On the night of September 2, 1666, a fire broke out in a baker's shop near Fish Street Hill in London. Before the flames were finally extinguished, nearty the entreaty had been reduced to ashes. Over thirteen thousand homes, fifty churches and numerous public buildings and hospitals were lost in the blaze. For all practical purposes, London was destroyed. (5) The Great Fire was not seen as a total tragedy, however. The deplorable conditions of the city had been attacked by physicians and humanitarians for years before the fire; thus, with the opportunity dearly presented to create a shining new dty, artists and craftsmen from all over England hurried to submit their designs for the rebuilding of London. Among those who submitted plans was Sir Christopher Wren, one of England's leading architects and the (10) Surveyor of London. The task of rebuilding the city was given to him. Wren realized that the Great Fire would not have been so damaging if the city had been better laid out: broader streets were needed to replace the crooked, narrow alleys overhung with dilapidated wooden houses and shops. He also felt that redesigning the main thoroughfares of London would result in increased and more effective transportation within the city. Shortly after Wren began working on his first drafts for the rebuilding. King Charles I issued a proclamation (15) prohibiting the construction of any house or shop within the city limits until after the plans were completed. When the plans were unveiled to the citizens of London, however, they were overwhelmingly rejected. The most vocal leaders of the opposition were the landlords, who feared that such a drastic widening of the streets would reduce the amount of land available for development. (20) Winter was approaching; consequently, it was necessary for the rebuilding to proceed at once. Permission was, therefore, granted for the townspeople and landlords to commence reconstruction of their houses and shops at the sites where they had been before the fire. Had the need for immediate action not been so pressing, some kind of compromise could likely have been reached. This was not to be, however, and the ideas that could (25) have made London one of the world's most beautiful cities never came to pass. 11 The probable meaning of “reduced to ashes” (line 2) is .......... A. made unbearably hot B. discolored by the fire and smote C. covered with ashes D. destroyed by fire 12. Which of the followings was probably among the deplorable conditions of the city? A. lack of adequate lightning B. the rough streets and alleys C. the run-down condition of many houses and shops D. all of the above 186

13. What did Sir Christopher Wren describe as the reason for the damage of the city? A. the configuration B. the construction C. the landscape D. the pathway 14. The word thoroughfares (line 13) refers to.......... A. public buildings B. streets C. alleys D. houses and shops 15. The word proclamation (line 14) refers to.......... A. promulgation B. speech C. request D. law 16. The word unveiled (line 16) refers to.......... A. concealed B. disclosed C. obscured D. edipsed 17. What became of the plans for the rebuilding of London? A. Nothing - they were never finished. B. They were adopted in modified form. C. They were followed and London was rebuilt at once. D. Nothing - London was rebuilt as it had been before the fire. 18. To whom or what does they (line 23) refer to..........? A. the original building sites B. the townspeople C. the burned-down houses and shops D. the landlords 19. Which of the following describes the author's probable attitude toward Sir Christopher Wren's plans? A. He feels it would have been a mistake to rebuild London according to Wren's designs. B. He feels it was a mistake for London not to have been rebuilt according to Wren's designs. C. He feels that someone rather than Wren should have been chosen to plan the rebuilding. D. He feels that Wren's ideas had much more influence than commonly acknowledged. 20. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage? A. "The Life and Times of Sir Christopher Wren" B. "The Rebuilding of London" C. "The Holocaust of Fish Street Hill" D. "The London That Might Have Been" IV. Câu 21-30: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống. Smart Shoes Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A prototype has already been produced and a commercial (21).....may be in production within a few years. The shoe contains sensors that constantly check the amount of room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe (22).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5mm square and is located inside the shoe. This radical shoe (23).....a need because the volume of the (24)...... foot can change by as much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn about the wearer's feet and (25)......up a picture of the size of his or her feet throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they always fit (26)....... They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they can help improve (27)......a little, and that is why the first (28).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe. Eventually, this system will find a (29)......In many other household items, from beds that automatically change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that (30)......themselves to the user's hand for better grip. 21. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety 22. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases 23. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces 24. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium 25. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set 26. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally 27. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning 28. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation 29. A. function B. part C. way D. place 30. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert V. Câu 31-40: Chọn từ/ cụm từ thích hợp nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. 31. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly. 187

A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch on 32. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law. A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto 33. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it. A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained 34. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for. A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed 35. I'm.......my brother is. A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as 36. He says he might come, but I........ A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about it 37. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation to him. A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D. compassionate 38. Have you seen the girl.......? A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D. I told you of her 39. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults. A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out 40. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver. A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss C. to cause many people die D. which causes many people to die VI. Câu 41-50: Sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp nhất để điền vào các chỗ trống. Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form that often goes (41. appreciate).......in modem times. A large part of the (42. appealable).......of puppet shows is the (43. craft).......behind the creation of the actual puppets. In shadow puppetry, on the other hand, the puppets remain (44. see)......., so the real artistry is in the presentation. The combination of the puppets’ shape, the background screen, and the light itself creates the overall effect of the shadow puppet show. The task of the director is to ensure these elements are working together (45. harmony).......in order to produce the optimal experience for the audience. The screen is the medium through which the audience experiences the performance, so selecting the best screen is among great (46. essential)........ One unique challenge for the director is that the presentation is two-dimensional. The screen is flat, so puppets can only move forwards and backwards. Having chosen a screen and designed the set, the next step is to determine the light that will be used. There are several factors to be considered: (47. intense)......., spread, and angle. Therefore, finding the optimal (48. combine).......of light, shadow involves careful (49. plan)......and scrupulous design. Every detail must be controlled in relation to others, making shadow puppetry an art of (50. precise)....... 41. appreciated 42. appeal 43. craftiness 44. unseen 45. harmoniously 46. essentials 47. intensity 48. combination 49. planning 50. precision VII. Câu 51-60: Tìm từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. Mỗi chỗ trống chỉ điền MỘT từ. Son Doong Cave is in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province of Central Vietnam. Only recently (51).........in 2009-2010 by the British Cave Research Association, the cave has only been open to the (52).........since 2013. Fewer people have seen the inside of Son Doong Cave than have stood on the summit of Mount Everest. Join us on this otherworldly expedition and become one of the lucky few (53)......... have had the life changing experience of exploring the world's largest cave. Imagine trekking straight into the (54).........of the world's largest cave on an expedition unlike any other. A cave is (55).........massive that a Boeing 747 could fly through its largest cavern. Foreign landscapes found (56) ......... else, enormous stalagmites rising from the ground and statuesque stalactites hanging from the celling like an alien species. Jungles emerge (57).........the cave itself, which is so surreal that it's worth seeing once. Misty clouds envelop the whole scene, a result of the cave's own localised weather system. Passages adorned (58).........ancient fossils offer evidence of the millions of years that have passed on this Earth. As you approach the Jungle just outside the entrance, the (59) .......... of cool wind that cascades out brings to 188

life everything inside of you. Hazy, cold and exhilarating, it is apparent that there's (60)..........magical waiting just beyond the opening to the cave. 51. discovered 52. public 53. that / who 54. heart /centre 55. so 56. Nowhere 57. outside 58. with 59. current / blowing 60. more VIII Câu 61-70: Sử dụng từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc và các từ khác để hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho ý nghĩa của nó tương tự như câu thứ nhất. Chỉ được viết từ 2 đến 5 từ vào Phiếu Trả Lời và không được thay đổi dạng thức của từ cho sẵn. 61. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job. (broke) Mary...............................as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job. broke down 62. I never thought that I would win the lottery. (occurred) It never.................................................that I would win the lottery. occurred to me 63. I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore. (across) I failed........................................that I didnt want to see him anymore. put it across 64. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? (convenience) Please reply................................................................... at your convenience 65. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. (track) Sorry, I..................................................................time. didn’t follow the track of (time) 66. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under) Everyone who spoke to the victim................................................... is under suspicion 67. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest. (stands) She.........................................................chosen for the beauty contest.stands a chance of being 68. "Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?" She asked (account) She asked John.....................................what had happened the day before. to account for 69. Those two makes of car are practically the same. (hardly) There are...................................................those two makes of car. hardly any differences between 70. There is no way that I can meet you tomorrow. (question) Meeting you tomorrow........................................................... is out of the question IX. Câu 71-80: Viết lại các câu theo gợi ý (kể cả những từ bắt đầu câu cho sẵn) vào Phiếu Trả Lời sao cho ý nghĩa ban đầu của câu không thay đổi. 71. It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year. Sad as it is, the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year. 72. You must concentrate on your study more. You must apply yourself with your study. 73. It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that magazine. They cancelled subscribing to that magazine nearly a year ago. 74. I don't feel like going to the party. I am not in the mood for going to the party. 75. "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend. Suzy pleaded with her friend not to run so fast. 76. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports. In addition to balancing your diet, you should do sports. 77. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed. Barely had they arrived when the meeting was delayed. 78. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled. Failure to pay on time will cancel your booking. 79. David is proud of the fact that he is never late. David prides himself on being never late. 80. It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled. Nobody is to blame for the meeting being cancelled / for the cancel of the meeting. 189

X. Câu 81: Viết một ĐOẠN VĂN khoảng 120 - 150 từ, sử dụng lập luận và dẫn chứng cụ thể để bình luận về chủ đề sau. To be admitted to university, using the result of study during high school years is better than that of the

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KEYS 97 A. LEXICO-GRAMMAR: I. (0.1 for each right answer) 1. C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.B II. (0.2 foe each right answer) 1. down 2. of 3. up 4. on 9. to 10. it 11. up 8. √ 15. √ III. (0.2 for each right answer) 1. beings 2. selection 3. applicants 4. advice 6. similarly 7. inadequate 8. confidence IV. (0.2 for each right answer) 1. have just returned 2. left 5. went 6. had enjoyed 9. had been 10. to meet B. READING I. (0.2 for each right answer) 1. C 2.A 3.D 4.D 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.C 14.C 15.C II. (0.2 for each right answer)

9.C

10.C

5. by 12. off

6.√ 13. out

7. with 14. it

5. unnsuccessful 9. ability 10. honesty 3. had given 4. would visit 7. would soon look 8. had taken

9.A

10.D 11.B 12.B 13.D

1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.B III. (0.2 for each right answer) 1.I 2.E 3.H 4.G 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.B IV. (o.2 for each right answer) 1. about 2. end 3. result 4. an 5. who 6. single 7. tested 8. not 9. if 10. allowed C. WRITING I. (0.2 for each right answer) 1. Jane was sure there was nothing/nothing was wrong with her home work. 2. The picnic went ahead as planed in spite of/despite the/a change in the weather. 3. You had better think carefully before accepting William’s offer. 4. Shrila didn’t appear to be listening to me. 5. Margaret was offered a paced on the course butt had to turn itt down because she was ill. II. (3 mark) Essays are assessed according to 3 criteria: 1 point for idea, 1 point for coherence and cohesion, 1 point for syntax, spelling and vocabulary. ===The End===

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KEYS – PRACTICE 98 PART 1: 1.C PART 2: 6. A PART 3: 11.B PART 4:

2.C 3. B 4.D 5.D 7. C 8.B 9.D 10.D 12. A 13.A 14.B 15.C 16.D 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A 21.C 22.B 23.A 24.A 25.C 26.B 27.D 28.B 29.A 30.B

PART 5:

31. joined 33. worked/ was working 35. has been working/has worked 37. works

PART 6:

39. Luckily 40.endangered 41. shortage 42. embarrassing 43. humour 44. unlimited

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46. B 47. D48. A

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61.C

62.B 63.A

49. C

58.T 59.F 64.D

32. had acquired 34. was working 36. has proved 38. is working

45. extinction

50. C 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. A 55. D 60.F 65.C 66.C

67.C

68.D

69.C 70.B

PART 10 71. My brother would rather drive than be driven. 72. Not until I got home did I notice that I had the wrong umbrella. 73. Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam. 74. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car. 75. Do you object to working on Sunday? 76. It took three hours and a half to fly to Moscow. 77. It’s two years since I last saw Henry. 78. I wish I had finished my homework. 79. This is the most interesting poem I have read. 80. Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas? PART 11 : The impression mark given to each of part 11 is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: 50% of total mark (2 points): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 2. Language: 30% of total mark (1,5 points): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 3. Presentation: 20% of total mark (0,5 point): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students.

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KEYS 99 Tổng 20 điểm, cụ thể như sau: Phần I: (2.5 điểm) mỗi câu đúng được 0.25 điểm: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.A Phần II: (2.0 điểm) mỗi câu đúng đươc 0.2 điểm: 1. travel 2. trip 3. journey 4. voyage 5. trip 6. journey 7. excursion 8. flight 9. journey 10. flight Phần III: (2.0 điểm) mỗi câu đúng được 0.4 điểm: 1. In all likelyhood the cause of the fire in the gym was an electrical faut. 2. They were such expensive CDs that I did not buy them. 3. I have not received any applications for the job jet. 4. Matt seems to have a talent for playing thr piano. 5. Not one postcard did Kerry send us during he travel through Argentina. Phần IV: (2.0 điểm) mỗi câu đung 0.2 điểm: 1. put them back 2. get your money back 3. hold on 4. go back onn 5. go onn 6. hold me back 7. put on 8. get on 9. takes me back 10.take you on Phần V: ( 1.5 điểm) mỗi câu đúng 0.1 điểm: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.D 11.D 12.C 193

13.A 14.A 15.B Phần VI:(3.0 điểm) mỗi câu 0.2 điểm: 1. since/from 2.as 3.anything 5. hardly/barely/scarely 6. having 7.so 9.within 10.making/in 11.most 13.over 14.whose 15.and/where Phần VII: (4.0 điểm) mỗi câu 0.4 điểm: 1. D 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A 8.D 9.A 10.B Phần VIII: (3.0 điểm) Nội dung:1.5 Từ vựng:0.5 Ngữ pháp:0.5 Mạch lạc+trôi chảy+độ dài: 0.5 Sai dưới 4 lỗi không trừ điểm Sai trên 4 lỗi, sai những lỗi nặng: mỗi lỗi trừ 0.5 GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

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KEYS – PRACTICE 100 SECTION ONE: PHONETICS I.Choose the word whose main stress pattern is put differently from that of the other words. (5 points) 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. (5 points) 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. D SECTION TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences(15 points) 1.A 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.D 9.D 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.C 14.C 15.A II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense of form.(10 points) 1. was crossing/ turned/hit 2. had won 3. working 4. lying 5. have finished 6. climbing 7. are watching 8. was playing III.Use the correct form of the words in parentheses.(5 points) 1. collectors 2. accomplished 3. guitarist 4. athletics 195

5. pollution SECTION THREE: WRITING I. Rewirte each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stay the same.(10 points) 1. He told her (that) if she had asked him, he would have lent her his car. 2. It took us 2 hours to finish this work. 3. Being out of work, he spends a lot of time at home. 4. During the lunch, the phone rang. 5. The police prevented the thief from escaping. 6. The man who answered the phone. told me you were away. 7. John accused Jane of having broken his vase of flowers. 8. Unless it rains heavily, I will pick you up at the station. 9. The song to which we listened last night was interesting. 10.Ann apologised for not phoning me earlier. II.Choose and correct the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction.(5 points) 1. C to set built 2. B 3. A might have been so 4. A 5. B Peter looked SECTION FOUR : READING I. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each gap of the passage.(10 points) 1.B 1.A 3.D4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.A II. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each gap of the following sentences.(5 points) 1.D2.C 3.C 4.A 5.A III. Choose the word which best fits each numbered blank..(10 points) 1. spent 2. was 3. crowded 4. happily 5. black 6. scream 7. blocked 8. coughing 9. only experience

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KEYS 101 PART II. PHONETICS Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. (5pts) 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts) 1. B 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A II. The passage below contains 5 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been done as an example. (5pts) 1. visiting --> to visit 2. no --> not 3. their --> its 4. had swept --> had been swept 5. previous --> previously III. Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. (5pts) 1. off 2. from 3. of 4. to

5. into

IV. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (5pts) 1. chaotic 2. indispensable 3. disregarding 4. underestimated

5. differentiate

PART IV. READING I. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (15pts) 1. who 2. what 3. at 4. in 6. ability 7. to 8. on 9. overcome

5. with 10. his

5. A 10. A

PART V. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts) 1. was robbed of her hand bag. 2. is based on a true story. 3. your test completed/ finished and you can go home. 4. a full bonus would satisfy the employee. 5. denied causing/having caused harm to anybody. II. There is a fact that a number of parents now increasingly desire to send their children to study overseas. What are the reasons for this trend? You should write a paragraph of about 100 words on this topic. (15pt) Marking scheme The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 4. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 5. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 6. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 198

------THE END -----KEYS 102 PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (2.0 POINTS) I. MCQ (1.0p): 0.1p for each correct answer. 1. D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.C II. Mistake Correction (0.5p): 0.1p for each correct answer. 1. themselves  them 4. has  have 2. surrounded  surrounding/ which surrounded 5. Most  Almost/ Ø 3. common  commonly III. Word Form (0.5p) 0.1p for each correct answer. 1. endangered 2. historians 3. insensitive 4. impoverished 5. consumption PART C. READING (3.0 POINTS) I. Gap-filling (0.8p): 0.1p for each correct answer. 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B II. Heading Matching (1.0p): 0.2p for each correct answer. 1. E 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. F III. Cloze Text (1.2p): 0.2p for each correct answer. 1. invention/ appearance 2. suggested/ recommended 4. advantage 5. at/ by

3. off 6. remains/ is

PART D. WRITING (3.0 POINTS) I. Sentence Transformation (0.5p): 0.1p for each correct answer. 1. Hardly had they arrived when they heard that terrible news. 2. I’d rather you paid in cash. 3. You needn’t have brought warm clothes as it wasn’t cold. 4. He is making an/ every effort to give up smoking. 5. Exhausted as he was, he managed to get to the destination. II. Sentence Transformation (0.5p): 0.1p for each correct answer. 1. To (the best of) my knowledge, he is still working in New York. 2. She prides herself on being able to communicate in English effectively/ her ability to communicate in English effectively. 3. It makes no difference to me whether you go or not./ It doesn’t make any difference to me whether you go or not 4. The film didn’t come up to our expectations 5. Winning the first prize enabled us to buy a new car. III. Sentence Building (0.5p): 0.1p for each correct answer. 1. I am/ I’m going to get my house decorated next week. 2. It is our suggestion that each member (should) prepare one/ a part of the assignment. 3. Dr. Fleming, who discovered penicillin, was awarded the Nobel Prize for/ of /in Medicine in 1945. 4. Tropical forests will be completely destroyed in the future unless we can stop cutting down trees. 5. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in fitness among young adults. IV. Paragraph Writing (1.5p): It is said that the use of cell phones among students should be banned at school. What is your opinion? Write a paragraph of about 150 words using specific reasons/ ideas and examples to support your answer. Marking scheme: The impression mark is based on the following scheme: 1. Format. (0.1 point) - the paragraph has 3 parts: the introduction, the body and the conclusion. 2. Content. (0.8 point): a provision of main ideas and details appropriate to support the main idea. 3. Language. (0.3 point): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of secondary students. 4. Presentation. (0.3 point): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of secondary students. ----------THE END----------Notes: Quy tắc làm tròn điểm 5.1 5.0 5.2  5.25 5.3  5.25 5.4  5.5

5.6  5.5 5.7  5.75 5.8  5.75 5.9  6.0

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5.5  5.5

6.0  6.0

ENGLISH PRACTICE 103 Part A: Phonetics (0,5 điểm) Mỗi từ xác định đúng được 0,1 điểm 1. D. describe 2. B. encourage 3. C. misunderstand 4. A. intelligent

5. D. continuous

* Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D Part B: Vocabulary and grammar (3,0 điểm) I. (2,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm 1. A. do they 6. B. teaching 11. B. take part in 16. B. break

2. C. In spite of 7. C. and 12. B. overlooking 17. B. lively

3. C. must 8. A. at which 13. B. cause 18. A. fairly

4. B. widely 9. C. Were she to leave 14. D. tell 19. C. Thank you …

5. A. have finished 10. B. under 15. B. average 20. D. It’s exciting

* Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D II. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi từ viết đúng được 0,1 điểm 1. homeless 6. unpredictable

2. hardly 7. satisfaction

3. permission 8. rebuilt

Part C: Reading (2,5 điểm) I. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm 1. B. meet 2. D. immediately 3. D. differences 6. C. from 7. A. each 8. C. matter * Lưu ý: Thí sinh chỉ cần viết đáp án A, B, C hoặc D

4. retirement 9. unreliability

4. A. common 9. B. on

5. effectively 10. increasingly

5. D. vocabulary 10. A. likely

II. (0,5 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm 1. A. people’s 2. C. people have 3. A. people attitude to food different ... almost …

4. D. it doesn’t smell

5. B. there is …

III. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm 1. have 2. are 3. the 6. be 7. to 8. than

4. last 9. take

5. would 10. which/ that

4. B 9. D

5. C 10. A

Part D: Writing (4,0 điểm) I. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,1 điểm 1. C 2. B 6. C 7. B

3. B 8. B

II. (1,0 điểm) Mỗi câu viết đúng được 0,2 điểm 1. If Alice hadn’t been delayed in the traffic, she would be here by now. (PREVENTED)  The traffic PREVENTED ALICE FROM BEING HERE on time. 2. It’s a long time since our last conversation. (SPOKEN)  We haven’t SPOKEN TO EACH OTHER FOR a long time. 3. I was strongly impressed by the performance of that young singer. (IMPRESSION)  The performance of that singer MADE A STRONG IMPRESSION ON me. 4. John failed to find the source of the River Nile. (SUCCEED)  John didn’t SUCCEED IN FINDING the source of the River Nile. 5. Without tourism, this area wouldn’t have much income. (DEPENDS) 200

 This area DEPENDS (LARGELY / MOSTLY) ON TOURISM FOR its income. * Nếu có sai sót, tuỳ theo mức độ Giám khảo có thể trừ 1/2 số điểm thành phần. III. (2,0 điểm) Mỗi câu viết đúng được 0,2 điểm 1. Roger used to play tennis better than he does now. 2. If I had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat. 3. She found it difficult to finish her work by lunchtime. 4. He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother. 5. John offered to carry the suitcase for Pauline. 6. It isn’t necessary for you to go to that meeting. 7. The restaurant in which my birthday party was held was expensive. 8. You should not have allowed a three-year-old child to walk home alone. 9. They decided that the money should be divided between the widows of the lifeboatmen. 10. In no way can Keith be held responsible for the accident. * Nếu có sai sót, tuỳ theo mức độ Giám khảo có thể trừ 1/2 số điểm thành phần. ---------The end----------

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100 ĐỀ HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH 9 (PHẦN ĐÁP ÁN)

Articles inside

E. for

D. about

B. on C. of

It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped

Gary prides himself on being never late./Gary prides himself on the fact that he is never late

Were you to change your mind, you’d be welcome to join us

So far I have written/have been writing 10 pages of the report

Neil regrets having sold the car./ Neil regrets selling the car

five-thousand-dollars five-thousand-dollar

highest  higher

businesslike 45. encouraging 46. unconcerned

confidential

overslept

unbelievable

as possibly → as possible

removals 46. provisionally 47. outspokeness 48. misjudged

needn’t have watered

To leave

Having

Having been told

should) complete

KEYS Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )

Produced

Being called

Would be killed

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