SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 9 CẤP THCS

NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017

Đề chính thức
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - BẢNG A
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách

Bằng số: Giám khảo 1:

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Bằng chữ: Giám khảo 2:

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A. LISTENING

Part 1: (14 points) There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and a
short recording. Choose the correct picture and put a tick (√) in the box below it.
Part 2: (12 points)You will hear a man called Frank, talking on the radio about looking for ships that sank
at sea long ago. For each question, put a tick ( √) in the correct box.

8. The first old ship which Frank found was A. covered by rocks.
B. older than he first thought
C. easy to find

9. Frank finds ships quikly beause he A. reads history books.

B. is a professional diver
C. uses the latest equipment

10. What does Frank say about the ship A. It was built in 1859
Called The Seabird? B. It sank in a storm
C. It was badly made

11. Frank says his wedding ring A. was made from gold he found himself
B. is worth £88,000.
C. was found by a friend.

12. Frank’s wife believes he should A. stop diving.

B. give things to museums.
C. sell some of his collection

13. How did Frank learn to dive A. by joining a diving club

B. by going on a diving holiday
C. by teaching himself.
Part 3: (24 points) Listen to the conversation between a man and a woman as the man joins the local library.
For questions from 1 to 5: Complete the Membership Application Form below:

WESTLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Example answer:
NAME: Camden
FIRST NAME: Peter
ADDRESS: Flat 5
53 (1) _________________________________ Finsbury
POSTCODE: (2) ________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH: 8th July (3) _____________________________________
HOME TEL: None
MOBILE TEL: (4) ________________________________________________
PROOF OF RESIDENCE PROVIDED: (5)____________________________

For questions 6 – 8 : Circle THREE letters A - F.

What type of books does Peter like?
A. Wildlife books
B. Romance books
C. Travel books
D. Historical novels
E. Science Fiction novels
F. Mystery books
For questions 9 - 12: Decide whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE according to the
listening passage. Put a tick (√) in the appropriate column.
T F
9. The council that runs the library wants to find out what kind of books people prefer.
10. It’s not free to join the library.
11. You must leave a deposit if you want to rent videos or DVDs.
12. Peter doesn’t want to take a book for the weekend.
 B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Part 1: (10 points) Choose the word which best completes each of the following sentences. Write your
answers in the space provided.
1. Mrs. Carter ______ her son for getting dirty.
A. brought off B. put down C. took on D. told off
2. Just watch me, and do ________________ I tell you.
A. whoever B. whenever C. however D. whatever
3. Lisa: “It’s nearly the end of the holiday already.” Mary: “........................!”
A. How time flies B. Let’s call it a day
C. It’s a small world D. There’s nothing to it
4. I am ___________ tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. simply B. far too C. nearly D. much more
5. ____comes a time when you have to make a decision and stick to it.
A. It B. Therefore C. There D. That
6. ______ dinner will be served.
A. In three quarter of an hour time B. In three quarters of an hour time
C. In three quarters of an hour’s time D. In three quarter of an hour’s time
7. ___________ our pre-paid order, they failed to send us the items in time.
A. With respect to B. Regardless of
C. On behalf of D. Without any notice of
8. Steve _____ his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threw on B. threw off C. threw away D. threw in
9. John: “Would you mind turning down the volume?” – Peter: “______________”
A. Not at all B. Of course C. I’d be glad to D. Yes, sure
10. Home is a base from which we can go into the world with __________________
A. confide B. confident C. confidence D. confidently
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: (10 points) The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and correct them in the space
provided.
1 MTV stands for Music Television. It’s a television channel dedicating to pop music. It was born on 1 st
2 August 1981 in the United States. Because of MTV’s instant succeed in the US, the company expanded
3 other areas. MTV Europe began operating in 1st August 1978. MTV Europe broadcast 24 hours a day
4 from its London studios. It can be seen in 33 countries and reaches estimated audiences of 110 million
5 viewers. People of 19 different nationalities work at London headquarters, and they try offering a mixture
6 of music from all over Europe. The channel broadcasts in English but Germany provides the bigger
7 number of viewers. Currently, one five of the music is by German artists. Most of TV output is video and
8 concerts, but there is also a programme calling Unplugged, where major artists play live and acoustic in
9 front of a small studio audience. In addition on music, the channel’s programmes deal with news, movie
10 information and comedy. MTV has also broadcast special report on racism, immigrate and unemployed
teenagers.

Your answers
Mistakes Line Corrections Mistakes Line Corrections
11. 16.
12. 17.
13. 18.
14. 19.
15. 20.

C. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: (15 points) Read the following passage and decide which answer (from A, B, C or D) best fits each
gap. Write your answer in the space provided.
CROCODILES
Crocodiles see well, their eyes are equipped with three eyelids, each having a different function. Their
eyeballs slide back out of (1)__________ way during an attack. Should they lose one of their eight-centimetre-
long teeth, a replacement is always ready. A crocodile may go through (2)__________ thousand teeth during a
lifetime of over seventy years. Crocodiles can not chew, as their teeth are (3)_________ only to penetrate and
hold. These animals can attack at any (4)_________ of the year, but they are more active in the warmer months
and when in (5)__________ of mates. Underwater, crocodiles (6)___________ their victims at the water’s
(7)__________ by sensing any movement in the water. Once they have a hold on their victim, they drag it deep
into the water to (8)__________ it. They then crush and swallow it.
Many battles occur over mates. About six weeks after mating, the female (9)__________ a nest, often on
the river bank, and (10)__________ about fifty eggs. She then seals the nest for protection and also as a way of
(11)_________ the temperature. After ten to twelve weeks the baby crocodiles come out of the eggs: only about
one percent of these (12)________ it to adulthood, as thousands die in flooding or are eaten by fish or bigger
crocodiles. In an (13)__________ to ensure a source of (14)_________ animals, crocodile farms have been
(15)__________ up, and a vast industry now exists in crocodile skin and meat.
1. A. harm’s B. danger’s C. injury’s D. damage’s
2. A. various B. several C. considerable D. numerous
3. A. composed B. constituted C. designed D. styled
4. A. time B. phase C. month D. interval
5. A. discovery B. hunt C. exploration D. search
6. A. prefer B. accept C. propose D. choose
7. A. border B. rim C. edge D. shore
8. A. sink B. drown C. capsize D. soak
9. A. installs B. makes C. manufactures D. produces
10. A. lays B. sets C. drops D. puts
11. A. dominating B. ruling C. imposing D. controlling
12. A. reach B. make C. get D. arrive
13. A. attempt B. action C. aspiration D. alternative
14. A. well B. fine C. fit D. healthy
15. A. put B. taken C. set D. stood
Your anwers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Part 2: (15 points) Fill ONE suitable word into each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Write
your answers in the space provided.
COPING WITH SHYNESS
Shyness is a problem that is common to many people. In (16)________, according to Mr. Zimbardo, a
distinguished psychologist at Standford university, eight (17)_______ of ten people are reported to
(18)________ been shy at some (19)________ in their lives. Most people (20)_______ have this condition,
suffer feelings of discomfort and anxiety at the (21)_________ of meeting others, especially at social gatherings
(22)________ parties. Keeping away from such situations is not really a solution, of course, and if a shy person
can manage to overcome their fears they (23)_______ gain a feeling of self-satisfaction as (24)________ as
improving their social life. However, if the case of shyness is severe, when important occasions are missed or a
person’s social, educational or professional life is affected, (25)_______ the label “shyness” is inappropriate.
(26)______ this stage, it is termed “social phobia”. Those suffering (27)_______ this condition are very often
bright, talented and sensitive people. But feelings of social isolation, resulting (28)_______ loneliness, can lead
to additional problems (29)______ as alcohol abuse or addiction to medication. Fortunately, a number of
treatments are available and come in the form of individual (30) ________ group therapy and training.
Therefore, a person who has social phobia has an excellent chance of recovering.

Your anwers:
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Part 3: (20 points) Read the passage and choose the correct answer (from A, B, C or D) for each question.
Write your answers in the space provided.
A rather surprisingly geographical feature of Antartica is that a huge freshwater lake, one of the world’s
largest and deepest, lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice. Now known as Lake Vostok, this huge body
of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antartica. The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state
beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth’s core. The thick
glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the surface.
The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a reseach team was conducting an aerial survey of the
area. Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and reveal a body of water of undeterminate
size. It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists aware of the tremendous
size of the lake; the satellite-borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it
is floating on the water of the lake.
The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antartica is of interest to the scientific
community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands
upon thousands of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and the elevated ultraviolet light that have
affected organisms in more exposed areas. The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of
conducting research on the lake in such harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining
uncontaminated samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination. Scientists are
looking for possible ways to accomplish this.
31. The word “hidden” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. undrinkable B. untouched C. unexploitable D. undiscovered
32. What is true of Lake Vostok?
A. It is completely frozen. B. It is a saltwater lake.
C. It is beneath a thick slab of ice. D. It is heated by the sun.
33. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “frigid” in paragraph 1?
A. extremely cold B. easily broken C. quite harsh D. lukewarm
34. All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antartica EXCEPT that it ______________.
A. was conducted by air B. made use of radio waves
C. could not determine the lake’s exact size. D. was controlled by a satellite.
35. It can be inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if _____________________.
A. there were no lake underneath B. the lake weren’t so big
C. Antartica weren’t so cold D. radio waves weren’t used
36. The word “microbes” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. pieces of dust B. tiny bubbles C. tiny organisms D. rays of light
37. Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it__________.
A. can be studied using radio waves B. may contain uncontaminated microbes
C. may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light D. has already been contaminated
38. The word “downside” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. bottom level B. negative aspect C. underside D. buried section
39. The last paragraph suggests that scientists should be aware of___________.
A. further discoveries on the surface of Antartica
B. problems with satellite-borne radar equipment
C. ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it.
D. the harsh climate of Antartica
40. The purpose of the passage is to____________.
A. explain how Lake Vostok was discovered
B. provide satellite data concerning Antartica.
C. discuss future plans for Lake Vostok
D. present an unexpected aspect of Antartica’s geography.

Your anwers:
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

Part 4: (10 points) Read the passage and do the tasks that follow:

AMAZING NEW INVENTIONS

Every year, more and more amazing things are invented. Here are three of our favourites for this year.
A. Fukuda’s Automatic Door
Can you imagine a door that fits around your body as you walk through it? Fukuda’s Automatic Door
was designed in Japan by an inventor named Rikiya Fukuda. It automatically indentifies movement and only
opens just enough to match the shape of the person or object coming through. So, what are the advantages? It
saves energy by helping to keep the same temperature in a room. It can also prevent dirt and other materials
from being carried inside. As well as people, the Automatic Door works for small objects, like packages
delivered to a post office, or for larger things, such as a car coming through a garage door.
B. The Hand Roll Piano
Traveling musicians will be happy with this invention. The Hand Roll Piano was invented by the
Japanese company Yamano Music. What makes it different is that it can be rolled up like a blanket. This makes
it easier to carry and easier to store. The keyboard is 100 cm long but weighs just 1 kg. It has 61 very thin keys
and is made of rubber. It’s convenient to carry, but it’s also a great instrument. The piano can be played for up
to 15 hours on standard batteries. It has more than 100 sounds and its own speaker.
C. The LifeStraw
Today, more than one billion people in the world do not have safe water. However, it’s been discovered
that for the price of a cup of coffee, a life can be saved. The LifeStraw, which costs just $3, is a device for
purifying water. It is able to turn dirty water into drinking water. The drinking straw was designed by the Swiss-
based company Vestergaard Frandsen. It uses seven types of filter to make water clean enough to drink. It can
prevent illnesses and it can also create safe drinking water for victims of hurricanes, earthquakes or other
disasters.

Task 1. Choose the best description (from a - d) for each paragraph. There’s one extra description you do
not need to use. Write your answers in the space provided.
a. It’s an invention that saves lives.
b. It helps you to do housework.
c. It’s a device that knows when you are coming.
d. It makes entertaining easier.

Your answer:
41. Paragraph A: ....... 42. Paragraph B :....... 43. Paragraph C.: ......

Task 2. Read the text again and say

Which section A-C mentions:
- an object that is surprisingly light. 44. _________
- something that was invented in Europe. 45. _________
- a very cheap invention. 46. _________
- a way of keeping a place cleaner. 47. _________
- an invention that recognizes size. 48.__________
- people who need to carry their equipment. 49.__________
- something that helps people live healthier 50. __________
Your answer:
44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

Part 5: (10 points) You are going to read an article about history and storytelling. Five sentences have been
removed from the article. From the sentences A-F, choose the one which fits each gap 51 – 55. There is one
extra sentence you do not need to use. Write your answers in the space provided.

HISTORY AND STORYTELLING

Over the last few years there has been more interest in the subject of history, (51) __________.
Historians who often complain about the lack of interest in their subject should be delighted at this
development, shouldn’t they?
 According to a survey, (52)_________. Professors of history are not particularly happy about this
increase and have expressed concern about the quality of their students.(53)_______________. TV programmes
make students think that studying history is as simple as storytelling. Documentaries oversimplify the subject
(54)____________.
On the other hand, traditional historians could learn how to tell a story from the makers of such
documentaries. Historians don’t have good narative skills, (55)______________.
A. more people are applying for places at university, and the number of those wanting to study history has
increased

B. which is why history books are not popular with readers.

C. They claim that most of their first- year students have never read a history book and don’t have the skills
to study the subject in depth

D. That may not interest the readers who are not working on history

E. perhaps because historical documentaries on television have attracted large viewing audiences

F. and concentrate on the historical personalities in an attempt to attract audiences

Your answers:
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

D. WRITING
Part 1: (10 points) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given and other words to complete each sentence. You must use between TWO and FIVE words. Do
not change the word given.

1. This is Sally’s first visit to this museum.

 This is the first time ____________________________________ this museum. VISITED
2. The House Construction Company is building the Greens’ new house.
 The Greens are ______________________________________________ by
the House Construction Company. BUILT
3. Dancing was an activity that David had never wanted to do.
 Dancing was an activity that___________________________________ David. APPEALED
4. You should not think that the accident was your fault.
 It would be wrong _______________________________________the accident. BLAME
5. It is difficult for Paul to decide what to do.
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 Paul finds it difficult ______________________________________what to do. MIND
When I saw you last summer, you said you were going to change schools. How do you like your new
school? How is it different from your old one? Have you made many new friends there?
Part 2: (20 points) Read this part of a letter from an English-speaking friend, Oliver.

Please write back soon.

Oliver
 In Phong’s name, write a letter (about 80 – 100 words ) to Oliver, answering his questions.

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Part 3: (30 points) Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (about 100 – 120 words) for your
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SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 9 CẤP THCS
NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
Đề chính thức
 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - BẢNG A
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 – BẢNG A

Thời gian làm bài 150 phút (bao gồm cả phần nghe)

Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách

Bằng số: Giám khảo 1: …………………………….
……………………….…………. …………………..
Bằng chữ: Giám khảo 2: …………………………….
………………………………..… …………………..

SECTION A. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Question 1 (10 points). Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following
sentences. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.
1. I don't think we have very much ______; we have very different opinions.
A. together B. in common C. the same D. similar
2. I’ve been working ______ quite a lot of pressure lately.
A. in B. with C. on D. under
3. Tom: He’s the best guitarist in our school.
Mary: ______
A. You can say that again. B. That’s fine.
C. That’s OK! D. Never mind.
4. The pop group ______ for photographs with their fans.
A. joined B. set C. afforded D. posed
5. Mr. Larry Page______ to the last meeting, but he didn't because of sickness.
A. must go B. had to go C. should go D. should have gone
6. It’s vital that our children’s handwriting should be ______.
A. legible B. legitimate C. literate D. illiterate
7. She bought ______ jacket when she was in Paris last year.
A. a brown leather expensive B. a leather brown expensive
C. an expensive brown leather D. an expensive leather brown
8. He had spent ______ time writing an essay on his childhood.
A. a few B. too many C. a great deal of D. a large number of
9. “My daughter, Jenny, tries to ______ to see me at least once a week,” Mrs. Jones told me.
A. drop in B. go up C. come on D. call up
10. ______, we eventually got home after the outdoor show.
A. Soak to the skin B. Soaked to the skin
C. Being soaking to the skin D. Our skin being soaked
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Question 2 (10 points). Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct,
and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√) by the number. If a line
has a word which should not be there, write it in ‘Your answers’ part. Number 0 and 00 have been done
for you.

WHY AM I LEARNING ENGLISH?

0 English is the most widely spoken language in the world today. ……….√…………
0 It is a quite amazing how the use of English language has become so ………..a…..…….
0 widespread. The English is not as easy as Esperanto, which was especially ……………………
1 written to be as easy as possible for people to learn, and not yet Esperanto ……………………
2 is spoken by very few people around the world. For many people English is ……………………
3 not as more beautiful a language as French but it seems too late for French ……………………
4 to catch up with English such as an international language. German is quite ……………………
5 a useful language if you are in business in Europe but it is not half as easy ……………………
6 to learn so as English, and people say it doesn't sound as pleasant as ……………………
7 English. English has been become so important that it is becoming more ……………………
8 and more essential to get if you want to get a good job. It is too early to say ……………………
9 whether English will remain as influential as it is today but it looks like as ……………………
10 it will be an international language for a long time.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Question 3 (10 points). Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. Write it in

‘Your answers’ part.
1. The babysitter said, “Your kids have been a bit (TROUBLE) __________ today.”
2. My grandmother’s health got worse because she had suffered from constant (SLEEP) __________.
3. John felt very (COURAGE) __________ when he failed the driving test the third time.
4. What I hate about Kate is her (RELY) __________.
5. Ants and bees are often described as the most popular (INDUSTRY) __________ insects.
6. Many zoos fund (SCIENCE) __________ research into animals and their behavior.
7. In fact, she is of mixed Mexican and Korean (PARENT) __________.
8. You can never be sure what he is going to do. He is so __________ (PREDICT), I’m afraid.
9. Please complete and return the enclosed (QUESTION) _________ by Friday.
10. With the (EXCEPT) _________ of the dessert, it was one of the most delicious meals we’ve ever had.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

SECTION B. READING COMPREHENSION

Question 1 (7 points). Complete this conversation using sentences marked by A-L. Write it in ‘Your
answers’ part. There are FIVE extra sentences which you do not need to use.
Jim: Hi, Ben. How are you? A. He always watches me and asks me why I’m
Ben: Oh, not so good. (1) _______ not working.
Jim: Why? What’s the matter? B. You’re a great teacher.
Ben: I don’t think Mr. Jackson likes me. (2) _______ C. I’m very furious now.
Jim: Why would he do that? D. If you let him know you can handle more work
Ben: I don’t know. When he tells me to do something, I
E. I’m not sure I can do that. I’m often exhausted
do it as fast as I can. (3) _______
after work, you know.
Jim: Maybe Mr. Jackson thinks you take too many
F. I’m a little concerned about my job.
breaks.
G. Are you kidding me?
Ben: (4) _______
Jim: Yes, and that’s good. (5) _______. But when you H. When I finish, I take a break until he gives me
finish something, you should ask Mr. Jackson if there’s something else to do.
anything else he wants you to do. I. I guess I’ll think about what you’ve said
Ben: Do you mean I should ask for more work? J. You’re a fast worker
Jim: (6) _______, he’ll see you have initiative. K. If you don’t try harder
Ben: Well, OK then. (7) _______. I’ll see you L. But I do everything he tells me to do.
tomorrow. Thanks.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Question 2 (8 points). Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question. Write it
in ‘Your answers’ part.
BODY TALK
By Leonardo Lawrence
You will probably laugh when I tell you that my interest in body language was sparked by a favorite
professor of mine at university. He mentioned “Pinocchio Syndrome” to me one wintry morning after claiming
that I was rubbed my nose when giving excuses for being late to his lectures. Apparently, when someone tells a
lie, the person’s blood rushes to the nose and the extra blood makes it itchy. So if you think someone is not
being entirely honest with you, perhaps like my professor you should watch to see if they scratch their nose!
This little example of non-verbal communication inspired me to become a body language expert.
Now, I earn my living by training people in non-verbal communication. Knowing when someone is
lying and knowing how to convince people you’re telling the truth are two of the most important skills you’ll
ever learn. For example, lawyers build their reputation on their deductive skills when cross-examining in court,
while politicians need to rely on their powers of persuasion to gain support.
I have dedicated my life to studying the ways the human body gives more reliable information than the
words we speak. The words say one thing but the body may say something completely different. This is the
theory of body language and most of us are familiar with the basics. We know that crossed arms can be seen as
their defensive or aggressive, but what about facial expressions, gestures, posture, and the intonation of our
speech? All of these volumes can be understood if you only know how to make sense of the signs.
Take the eyes, for instance. If you told a lie, you would probably expect me to look away rather than
look you full in the face.
 However, this is not, as commonly thought, the sure sign of a lie, but the reflexive movements we make
when we are trying to remember something. Because of this, glancing away is not as easy to interpret as you
might believe. A good liar is not searching his memory for the truth, so he can quite easily look you straight in
the eyes as he speaks to make the lie more convincing. Here’s a tip, though. Watch the pupil of the eye; does it
change size? If it gets bigger, this is probably an involuntary sign that something is being hidden.
Body language is something that the majority of us cannot control; it’s what escapes when we’re
concentrating on something else. I might think I’m creating a good impression because my voice is strong and
steady and my speech is clear, but the sweat pouring off my forehead and my constantly moving feet say
otherwise.
Business clients are constantly in need of my services and I try to improve their confidence in
themselves by teaching them about body language. I give advice about handshakes, which should always be
firm that people who live in warm climates stand a lot closer to one another than in cooler climates. They may
seem like minor matters, but these codes of behavior can be the key to making or breathing a business deal.
My working life gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I feel that I’m providing a public service, but it is a
service that has had its downside. Whenever I meet someone new and I tell them what I do for a living, they
immediately put their guard up and they’re no longer relaxed. They quite literally freeze in the attempt to hide
all the signals that they assume I’m reading. It makes life difficult at times, but I consider it a small price to pay
for a job I enjoy so much.

1. The writer originally became interested in body language because _______.

A. of a comment someone made to him B. he wanted to know why people tell lies
C. he wanted to learn more about “Pinocchio Syndrome” D. his professor recommended it to him

2. According to the writer, non-verbal communication is important because _______.

A. it helps lawyers to be more skillful
B. it can help make people believe what you want to tell them
C. politicians need to know when people are lying
D. it provides a unique way of earning one’s living
3. What does the writer assume about his readers?
A. They are able to change their intonation. B. They need to develop good posture.
C. They use only words to communicate. D. They know something about the subject.

4. According to the writer, it is not easy to recognize when someone is lying because _______.
A. they have an honest look on their face B. they move their eyes very rapidly
C. listeners read their body language incorrectly D. listeners do not look into their eyes

5. To have a positive effect on someone, you should try to avoid _______.

A. making any facial expressions B. having any involuntary reactions
C. giving the impression of not caring D. moving your legs about too much

6. What is the most important thing for businessmen to learn?

A. The laws of a particular country. B. The correct way to behave.
C. The necessity of being polite. D. The skill of appearing confident.

7. Why do people react in a negative way when they meet the writer?
A. They think he is too self-confident. B. They assume that he is always lying.
C. They have heard about him previously. D. They believe he is studying them.

8. What do we learn about the writer from the passage?

A. He makes a lot of money from his job. B. He travels the world giving advice.
C. He is dedicated to his work. D. He trains body language experts.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Question 3 (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank. Write it in ‘Your answers’
part.
APRIL FOOLS' DAY

On April Fools' Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other. Usually, the tricks (1) ______
making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge
spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded (2) ______ fooling them, and even if you only
trick them for a second, you have (3) ____ right to shout "April Fool!"
This day, 1st April, is also known as All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can
only try to fool someone before twelve noon. If you do play tricks after midday, you will become the fool (4)
______. So it is advisable for you to do that in the morning. (5)______ you do for, all you want is fun rather
than do harm to others. And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive!
But how did this (6) _____ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country
adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (7) _____ 25 th March
until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to (8) _____ the new
calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at
them (9) _____ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change. Now April Fools' Day has become a global
tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on (10) ______ who don't want to change
with the times.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
 SECTION C. WRITING

Question 1 (5 points). Using the word in capital letters, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.

1. I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves. SEEM

They ....................................................................................................... enjoying themselves.
2. We don't have any sugar left, so we must go and buy some. RUN
We ............................................................................................. sugar, so we must go and buy some.
3. Parking here is free after 5 p.m. PARK
It doesn't ........................................................................................... here after 5 p.m.
4. You should book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat. ADVANCE
Your ticket ......................................................................................... if you want to get a good seat.
5. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? LIVE
Did the film.................................................................................................of it or was it disappointing?

Question 2 (10 points). Imagine you are an American student, who stayed in Mrs. Lan’s house during
your two-week volunteer campaign in a remote village. Now you have backed home. Write a letter to
thank her for her special help and care to you and your friends during the time you stayed there. You
should write about 70-80 words.

Dear Mrs. Lan,

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Best wishes,
Tom
Question 3 (20 points). Write about 180-200 words to give your opinion on the following topic:
Should smart phones be banned among students?

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 Đáp án và biểu điểm chấm môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 – BẢNG A
(Đáp án gồm 01 trang)

SECTION A. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Question 1 (10 points). Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. A 10. B

Question 2 (10 points). Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and
some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√) by the number.
1. The 2. not 3. √ 4. more 5. such 6. √ 7. so 8. been 9. √ 10. as

Question 3 (10 points). Give the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. troublesome 2. sleeplessness 3. discouraged 4. unreliability 5. industrious
6. scientific 7. parentage 8. unpredictable 9. questionnaire 10. exception

SECTION B. READING COMPREHENSION

Question 1 (7 points). Complete this conversation using sentences marked by A-L. There are FIVE extra
sentences which you do not need to use.
1. F 2. A 3. H 4. L 5. J 6. D 7. I

Question 2 (8 points). Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question.
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.C

Question 3 (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank.
1. involve 2. in 3. the 4. instead/then 5. Whatever
6. tradition 7. from 8. follow/use 9. because/ as/since 10. those

SECTION C. WRITING
Question 1 (5 points). Using the word in capital letters, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. didn’t / did not seem ][ to be
2. have run ][ out of
3. cost anything ][ to park
4. should be booked ][ in advance
5. live up ][ to your expectation

Question 2 (10 points). Imagine you are an American student, who stayed in Mrs. Lan’s house during your two-
week volunteer campaign in a remote village. Now you have backed home. Write a letter to thank her for her
special help and care to you and your friends during the time you stayed there. You should write about 70-80
words.
HS biết cách viết thư cảm ơn. Ngữ pháp đúng: 2 điểm.
Các ý cần có: Cảm ơn về những việc gì/ Ở đâu/ Cảm xúc bản thân…: 8 điểm.

Question 3 (20 points). Write about 180-200 words to give your opinion on the following topic:
Should smart phones be banned among students?
Length: 3 điểm
Ideas: 8 điểm
Organisation & Style: 4 điểm
Grammar & Vocabulary: 5 điểm
 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU
NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi gồm 07 trang)

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề.

SECTION A: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Part 1. Listen to part of a radio programme. Decide which of the sentences are true (T), and which are
false (F) according to the recording.

1. Everybody in the Outback has at least a telephone to keep in touch with the world.

2. In an emergency, doctors fly to the patient’s place.

3. It doesn’t take the doctors more than ninety minutes to get to any place in the Outback.

4. All children living in the Outback get their lessons sent by post.

5. The children in the Outback can communicate with their teachers by two - way radio and post.

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 2. Listen to an interview and fill ONE word in each gap.

1. Charles Duke couldn’t see any _____ programmes when he was young.
2. Charles was a navy _____.
3. Nothing but _____ were Charles’ interest.
4. Charles found the lunar surface training in the spacesuit _____ demanding.
5. Charles had to spend up to _____ hours inside the spacesuit.
6. It often took Charles _____ hours a day to learn what to do.
7. When they got closer to the Moon, they saw big rocks and _____.
8. As they touched down, they erupted in enthusiasm, they shook hands and _____ each other.
9. The fact that nobody had ever been to that particular spot, which was simply _____.
10. There were no people or cars to _____ distances to give them any sense of scale.

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH

I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.

1. Tony: “What is your greatest phobia?”
Sarah: “_______”
A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely!
C. Probably people who smoke. D. I haven't made up my mind.
2. The government stopped the local companies from importing fake milk powder _______ of public health.
A. in the interest   B. to the best   C. for the attention  D. on the safe side
3. He promised me an Oxford dictionary and to my great joy, he _______ his word.
A. stood by  B. stuck at  C. went back on  D. held onto
4. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is _______.
A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
5. _______ different in character we are, we have been mutual friends since our childhood.
A. Whatever B. Despite being  C. Although  D. In spite of 
6. Of the ten beauty spots my brother visited, _______ left a lasting impression on him.
A. none of which  B. not one of them  C. which none  D. and none of them
7. _______, the reports are not good enough to be printed.
A. Telling the truth B. On my own C. If you ask me D. Out of the ordinary
8. There is _______ in the press that the couple will soon get divorced.
A. speculation B. rumour C. news D. indication
9. They did have a _______ escape. Their car stopped right at the river bank.
A. slight B. fine C. near D. narrow
10. I know you don't really like Jack, but still you have to _______ it to him that he is a conscientious worker.
A. return B. hand C. award D. admit
11. Our new neighbour's party went into the _______ hours of the morning.
A. early B. first C. new D. bright
12. However strict _______ we took, we couldn't eliminate the risk of any further riots in the streets.
 A. controls B. measures C. disciplines D. regulations
13. Has it ever _______ to you that there might be more to this matter than a few fake banknotes?
A. occurred B. reasoned C. imagined D. considered
14. There is no point in waiting for him. He’s certain _______by now.
A. to leave B. to have left C. having left D. left
15. Having been served lunch, _______.
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee
B. the committee members discussed the problem
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the committee

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

II. Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. Your new ______ system saves money but your rates are increased because you've improved your home. It's
a vicious circle. (HOT)
2. Don't mistake shouting for ability as a ______ actor. (DRAMA)
3. Peter ______ admitted that the car accident had been his fault and he didn’t pay for the damage. (WILL)
4. Please ______ our letter of the 21st. We have not had a reply yet. (KNOW)
5. I think the cost of ______ to the show was quite reasonable. (ADMIT)
6. ______ are built to entertain and educate people about marine life. (AQUATIC)
7. The program we are launching is to ______ teenage girls in rural areas. (POWER)
8. Because of the car ______, she couldn’t come to the airport in time for her flight. (BREAK)
9. Some people show ______ attitude towards the misery of others, totally untouched by their suffering.
(PASSION)
10. When the ______ arrived at the hotel, they were amazed at the hospitality of the fans. (CELEBRATE)
Your answers:

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

III. Fill in each numbered space with ONE suitable word.

POST IN HISTORY

Although it may come as a (1) _____ to many people, postal services have existed in some parts of the
world for thousands of years. There is ample evidence that a postal service existed among the Assyrians and
Babylonians. In China a regular postal service was established in the 7th century BC, and (2) _____ the centuries
attained (3) _____ a high level of efficiency that some 2,000 years after its institution, it won the admiration of
travellers like Marco Polo. Efficient and highly developed postal services were also established in the Persian
and Roman empires. In ancient times, (4) _____ services were mainly (5) _____ to the use of representatives of
the state; private citizens (6) _____ use of slaves, merchants and the like to send their messages and documents.
In Medieval Europe, postal services were organised by emperors and by the papacy (7) _____ private citizens
continued to entrust their correspondence to various travellers. Later, around the 13th century, universities and
towns came to have their own messengers. However, it was not until the 14 th century that merchants, the private
citizens who had the greatest need for a speedy and regular (8) _____ of correspondence, began to (9) _____ up
regular courier services. The needs of business led to the development of the postal service as we know (10)
_____ today.

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN?
 If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster.
According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious
parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic
parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a
sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents are very supportive of their
child.
Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a
week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a
large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he refuses.
Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and
they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter
him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid
that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.

1. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ______.

A. help their child to become a genius B. neglect their child’s education
C. push their child into trying too much D. make their child become a musician
2. Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______.
A. understand and help their children sensibly B. arrange private lessons for their children
C. force their children into achieving success D. themselves have been very successful
3. Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?
A. Successful musicians. B. Educational psychologists.
C. Their children. D. Unrealistic parents.
4. Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.
A. his parents are quite rich B. his parents help him in a sensible way
C. his mother knows little about music D. his father is a musician
5. The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______.
A. "confused about" B. "surprised at"
C. "completely unaware of" D. "extremely interested in"
6. Winston’s parents push their son so much and he ______.
A. has become a good musician B. cannot learn much music from them
C. is afraid to disappoint them D. has won a lot of piano competitions
7. The word "They" in the passage refers to ______.
A. concerts B. parents in general C. violin lessons D. Michael’s parents
8. All of the following people are musical EXCEPT ______.
A. Winston’s mother B. Winston’s father C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s mother
9. The word "refuses" in the passage mostly means ______.
A. "not objecting to doing anything " B. "eager to do something"
C. "not wanting to do something " D. "getting ready to do something"
10. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ______.
A. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. successful parents always have intelligent children
 D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.
HOW TO WRITE A BLOCKBUSTER

It you have ever finished reading the latest blockbuster and thought that you could have done better,
consider (1)_____ the following techniques.
Before you settle upon your subject matter, be canny and examine the current market. If period dramas
are (2)_____ a comeback, for example, consider that genre but with a unique twist. Start by Iooking around you
- in newspapers, on TV - for stories and characters. Choose a genre and topic you feel comfortable with.
(3)_____ research wiIl add to the strength and depth of your writing and help you (4)_____ more confidence.
Read relevant history books, biographies and travelogues to immerse yourself in your chosen period and setting.
Once you have formulated your characters, possible storylines and Iocations, start to sketch out rough
dialogues and (5)_____. Only then should you set about writing the novel.
Once the novel is completed, you must find an agent. Many (6)_____ publishers will only consider via
a(n) (7)_____ agent and will largely ignore unsolicited books. Again, research is the key. Look for an agent that
(8)_____ your genre and style. Finally, do not forget that the book has to be marketed (9)_____ it is published,
so you, the author, will become one of the noveI's Unique Selling Points. It helps if you and the book have a
good (10)_____ you too.
1. A. adopting B. making C. accepting D. doing
2. A. taking B. doing C. having D. making
3. A. Full B. Complete C. Thorough D. Entire
4. A. grow B. win C. become D. gain
5. A. scenes B. places C. pictures D. visions
6. A. central B. winning C. leading D. valued
7. A. established B. knowledgeable C. fixed D. credited
8. A. serves B. acts C. shows D. represents
9. A. until B. once C. then D. unless
10. A. beyond B. behind C. above D. below

Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

III. Read the following magazine article about choosing a career. Six sentences have been removed from
the article. Choose from the sentences A - G the one which fits each gap (1 - 6). There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use.

THE RIGHT JOB

There are more choices than ever, but what is the best job for you?
 Many young people worry about their future and spend hour after hour considering what to do when
they finish school. (1) _____ For the rest of us, it's a case of just waiting to see what comes along or even
randomly selecting a job; after all, luck often plays an enormous part in the choices young adults make.
Unfortunately, there is no straightforward advice that young people can follow, but there are a few things which
can make choosing a suitable career a little easier.
The first thing you should do is focus on what your interests are. (2) _____ Planning out your future life
is no easy feat, and this sort of self-awareness is vital.
Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are helps a lot, too. What are you good at? Do you find
problem-solving easy? Are you comfortable working under pressure, or do you prefer a more relaxed pace? (3)
_____ This will help you identify what you excel at and areas in which you don't do so well. The results can
then help you determine professions that are either suitable or totally inappropriate for you.
It is also important to know what your values and priorities in life are. (4) _____ Is it wealth and fame or
a comfortable family life? A steady, secure job with an average salary or a high-risk job with more potential for
great wealth?
A more practical activity that can be of benefit is taking a gap year between school and university and
working as a volunteer. (5) _____ You'll also gain new skills and experience that will prove invaluable to you
later in life and in your future career. After all, employers want to hire either experienced and skilled people, or
those who can show initiative, a willingness to work and enthusiasm. Having worked as a volunteer proves that
you have all of these attributes and makes you a more attractive candidate. It may well be this experience that
sets you apart from the other applicants and gets you the job.
Another step that can be taken when contemplating a career is to ask people who are already working in
that particular field about its positive and negative aspects. However, make sure you ask more than just one
person, as different people have different perspectives.
Finally, you should never forget that whatever you choose, you don't necessarily have to do it forever.
(6) _____ The important thing is to feel content with your life. As work plays such a major part in it, having a
fulfilling career needs to be a priority.

A. Ask yourself what kind of activities you enjoy doing most: are they physical or intellectual activities, indoor
or outdoor, with other people or alone?

B. This will give you more time to decide what you want to do, while at the same time providing you with the
opportunity to help those in need.

C. You could change your mind while still at university or you could even retrain when you're older and are
already working.

D. It is only a rare few who make up their minds early on regarding their choice of career and know what skills
and qualifications will get them there.

E. A rise in unemployment is making it increasingly difficult to find a good job.

F. If you find it difficult to answer these questions yourself, take an aptitude test.

G. What's more important to you?

Your answers:
 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

SECTION D: WRITING

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. DO NOT CHANGE THE
WORD IN THE BRACKETS IF GIVEN.
1. In an emergency, Peter is someone you can always rely on. down
Peter…..............................................................................................................................in an emergency.
2. Harry will probably stay longer in London than he expected. probability
....................................................................................................... stay longer in Rome than he expected.
3. The existence of the polar bear is endangered. stake
The existence ...........................................................................................................................................
4. The boss said my explanation was unbelievable. beyond
The boss said……....................................................................................................................................
5. They cannot watch this film because they aren't adult yet. under
They cannot watch this film ......................................................................................................................
6. Arguing with her won’t get you anywhere.
It won’t do.................................................................................................................................................
7. She furiously threw the book across the room.
Such
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. House prices have risen sharply this year.
There
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. It’s quite common for students at the school to go on to win Olympic medals.
It’s by no .................................................................................................................................................
10. Mike was not the only person who felt disappointed with the food in the restaurant.
Mike was not alone in ..........................................................................................................................

II. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

“Extra private lessons outside school hours can help students do better at school.”
Write about 250 words to support your opinion (and do not include your personal information).

....................................................................................................................................................................................

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THE END.
 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
NGHỆ AN ĐỀ TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU
(ĐÁP ÁN GỒM 01 TRANG) NĂM HỌC 2016 – 2017

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Tổng điểm toàn bài: 100/ 5 = 20. ( Mỗi ý đúng học sinh được 01 điểm + 14 điểm luận)

SECTION A: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

I. Listen to the talk and write T for true and F for false statements.

1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5.T

II. Listen and fill in the gaps…

1. space 2. pilot 3. planes 4. physically 5. five/ 5
6. eight/8 7. craters 8. hugged 9. breathtaking 10. judge

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH

I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8.A 9.D 10.B 11.A 12.B 13. 14.B 15. B
A

II. Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. heating 2. dramatic 3. unwillingly 4. acknowledge 5. admission
6. Aquariums 7. empower 8. breakdown 9. dispassionate 10. celebrities

III. Fill in each numbered space with ONE suitable word.

1. surprise 2. over 3. such 4. these/the 5. confined
6. made 7. 8. exchange 9. set 10. it
although/while/though

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. A

II. Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. B
III. Read the magazine article about choosing a career. Six sentences have been removed from the article.
Choose from the sentences A - G the one which fits each gap (1 - 6).
1. D 2. A 3. F 4. G 5. B 6. C

SECTION D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. Peter will never let you down in an emergency.
2. There is a probability that Harry will stay longer in London than he expected.
3. The existence of the polar bear is at stake.
4. The boss said (that) my explanation was beyond belief.
5. They cannot watch this film because they are under age.
6. It won’t do you any good to argue with her.
7. Such was her fury that she threw the book across the room.
8. There has been a sharp rise/increase in (the) house prices this year.
9. It’s by no means uncommon for students at the school to go on to win Olympic medals.
10. Mike was not alone in feeling disappointed with the food in the restaurant.
II. Write about 250 words....
Length: 25 % Grammar & vocabulary: 25 % Ideas: 25% Cohesion & coherence: 25 %
THE END.
 PRACTICE TEST 1

Section A- Phonetics
I. Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the three ones in each group.
1. A. together                    B. tolerate                 C. gossip                                D. foray
2. A. delicate                     B. Concentrate        C. private                                D. accurate
3. A. submarine                B. subnormal            C. supper                               D. subjective
4. A. hatred                       B. wretched               C. naked                                D. asked
5. A. example                   B. exactly                  C. exaction                           D. jazz
II. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.
6. A. writer                             B. carefully                           C. origin                               D. compete
7. A. approximate               B. accomplished                C. invaluable                        D. expectation
8. A. methods                       B. invention                          C. intense                             D. effective
9. A. performances              B. dictionary                         C. contemporary                 D. encouragement
10. A. ahead                         B. identity                             C. pretend                             D. leisure
 
section B: Vocabulary and grammar
I. choose the best answers from A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
11. My job is so _________ that I don’t think I’ll be able to take a summer break.
A. demanding       B. persisting                          C. hard                   D. tough
12. During the month of August,Athensis almost _________ .
A. vacant                              B. abandoned      C. left                                     D. deserted
13. When I have a sore throat, I find it  hard to _________ .
A. chew                  B. swallow                             C. sip                                      D. gulp
14. When ironing, I like to put the clothes in the neat _________ .
A. packs                                B. piles                   C. bunches                            D. heaps
15. He criticized everything and everybody and even ran _________ his new friends.
A. up                                      B. into                    C. down                 D. away from
16. We have little ________ information about developments in this field.
A. present-day      B. up-to-date        C. modern                             D.  contemporary
17. Arthur assured me that he was going to come, but he hasn’t _________ yet.
A. turned in                           B. turned up                          C. turned on                          D. turned round
18. Who do you think I _________ in the library this morning?
A. ran down                          B. ran over                            C. ran in                 D. ran across
19. _________ I had turned the corner, I began to run.
A. Scarcely                            B. Just                    C. Hardly                              D. Once
20. Angus Grahm is the person who can advise you best ________, he is coming here tomorrow.
A. It is true                            B. Even so             C. In effect                           D. As a matter of fact
21. She found him much too ready to _________ with everything she said .
A. agree                 B. coincide                            C. adopt                D. accept
22. A cool drink _______ him after his long hot journey.
A. relaxed                              B. relieved                             C. refreshed                          D. recovered
23. The music aroused an __________ feeling of homesickness in him.
A. intense                              B. intentional        C. intensive                           D. intending
24. He came to inspect the house _________ buying it.
A. in the event of B. with a view to  C. with reference to D. in case of
25. The students listened to the professor’s lecture in _________ .
A. stillness                             B. silent                  C. quiet                  D. silence
26. The landlord of this apartment _________ me about $ 50 per month in rent.
A. draws                                B. charges                             C. takes                 D. costs
27. He _________ up  the buttons on his jacket. Then he put his coat on.
A. did                                     B. buttons                             C. tied                    D. pulled
28. _________ have never heard of Shakespeare.
A. Just few                            B. Only few                           C. Quite few                          D. Very few
29. I haven’t had a very ________ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.
A. extensive                          B. productive                        C. enthusiatic                       D. economic
30. Jim’s _________ flu again. That’s the third time this year.
A. led up to                           B. gone down with               C. come up with   D. put up with
II. Identify the mistakes marked by A, B, C or D.
31. The officials object to them wearing long dresses for the inaugural dance at the country club
A     B        C                                                                   D
32. He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A                     B                                    C                              D
33. Stuart stopped to write his letter because he had to leave for the hospital.
A                        B                          C                 D
34. Each of the students in the accounting class has to type their own.
A          B                                                    C     D.
35. The unit of measuring called the foot was originally based on the length of the human foot
A             B                                              C                                  D
36. Playwright Frank Shin has often describes the lives of Chinese Americans in his dramas.
A                                                 B                 C                                                       D
37. Around 75 percents of the earth‘s surface is covered by water.
A                 B                           C                                    D
38. In the 1920s, gasoline companies began giving away free road maps to the customers.
A             B                                                           C                                D
39. A fully grown male mountain lion may be eight long feet.
A                      B                        C                D
40. Neither humans or dogs can hear as well as cats.
A                B            C         D
Section C – reading
I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high
level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease. One egg yolk, in fact, contain a little more than
two- thirds of suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years,
which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to
eat substitute eggs. These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are
cooked. They have advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One
advantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is
a new type of eggs, sometimes called “designer” eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets
consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flaw, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce
eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol  as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that
eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up their claim.
And, in fact, studies on the relationships between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It
may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the
eggs . Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, there is
evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body ‘s production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it is still
makes sense to limit one‘s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat
will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
41. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. to inform people about the relation between eggs and cholesterol
B. to convince people to eat “designer” eggs and egg substitutes
C. to persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. to introduce the idea that dietary fat increase the blood cholesterol level
42. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?
A. minerals                        B. cholesterol                            C. vitamins                           D. canola oil
43. According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. dietary changes in hens                                 B. decreased production
C. increasing price                                                               D. concerns about cholesterol
44 According to the passage, one egg yolk contains approximately what fraction of suggested daily limit for human
consumption of cholesterol?
A. 1/3                                     B. 1/2                                 C. 2/3                                         D. 3/4
45. According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake.       B. increasing egg intake and fat intake.
C. increasing egg intake but no fat intake.     D. decreasing egg intake and fat intake.
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or  D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
Fun and games
do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be (46) ________  to learn
that the game industry now (47) _________more money thanHollywood. (48) ________ a family buys a new PC, all
they want to do is to play games.
It is hardly surprising that video gaming has (49) _________ one of the most popular (50) _________ of
entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (51) _________ capture your imagination and
play with your emotions.
The big (52) _________, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (53) _________ . You have no say in how
the plot (54) _________ or which characters dominate the story. With computer games, you direct the (55)
_________ and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding the (56) _________ game is likely to signal the
beginning of a lasting love (57) _________ with the interactive (58) _________ of make-believe.
It is (59) ________ to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the (60) _________
growth area of the market is the 25 – 35 age group.
46. A. concerned                  B. admired                            C. startled                              D. surprised
47. A. has                                              B. makes                               C. does                   D. gains
48. A. As soon as                 B. As well as                         C. As far as                           D. As long as
49. begun                                              B. grown                                C. become                             D. sounded
50. A. makes                                        B. branches                           C. shapes                               D. forms
51. A. gaze                                            B. attention                           C. breath                               D. control
52. A. gap                                              B. variety                              C. difference                         D. direction
53. A. pastime                                      B. task                                   C. routine                              D. employment
54. A. becomes                    B. produces                           C. turns                  D. develops
55. A. movement                 B. change                              C. action                                D. performance
56. A. accurate                     B. right                   C. complete                          D. proper
57. A. affair                                          B. story                  C. secret                 D. match
58. A. region                                         B. area                                   C. society                              D. world
59. A. immoral                     B. wrong                                C. false                  D. dishonest
60. A. longest                                        B. widest                                C. biggest                               D. deepest
III. Fill each blank with one suitable word.
The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This causes many problems, (61)
_________ serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly, something must be done,
but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their (62) _________ and leave their cars at home. One possible
approach is to make it (63) _________ expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and
bringing in tougher fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using
particular routes at different times of the day. This system, known as “road pricing”, is already being introduced in a
(64) ________ of cities, using a special electric card fixed to the windscreen of the car.
Another way of dealing (65) _________ the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and
strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the center. Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus
service for the final stage of their journey. Of course the most important thing is to provide good public (66)
_________ However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, (67) _________transport must be felt to
(68)_________ reliable, convenient and comfortable, (69) _________ fares kept at an acceptable (70) __________.
Section D – Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
71. The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions.
My sole purpose_____________________________________
72. He‘ll set down. Then his  performance will improve.
Once ______________________________________________
73. Besides her roommate, Janice has lots of friends.
In addition to _______________________________________
74. The fisherman‘s life was one of great poverty.
Throughout ________________________________________
75. If you want to see professor Smith, Wednesday afternoon is a good time to find him in his office.
Professor Smith is____________________________________
76. She didn’t recover her confidence until that morning.
It was _____________________________________________
77.Alice’s strange ideas astonished everybody.
Everybody _________________________________________
78. Having nowhere to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.
As ________________________________________________
79. I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes.
However ___________________________________________
80. My income doesn’t enable me to meet all my financial commitments.
I _________________________________________________
II. Composition.: Many people believe that parents are too permissive with their children nowadays. Do you
agree that this is a problem? Defend your answer.
 
 
 KEY – PRACTICE TEST 1

Section A- Phonetics
I. Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the three ones in each group.
(5pts)
1. A         2. B        3. D         4. D         5. A.
II. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.(5pts)
6. D         7.D          8. A.       9. B         10.D
section B: Vocabulary and grammar
I. choose the best answers from A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (20 pts)
11.A       12.D       13.B      14. B      15.C       16. B      17. B     18. D      19.D       20. D
21. A      22. C      23.A       24.B        25.C      26. B     27.A       28.  D     29.B       30.B
II. Identify the mistakes marked by A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
31.B        32.A      33 A       34. C      35. B      36.B       37. B      38. D      39. D      40. A
Section C – reading
I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. (10 pts)
41.A                       42.B                       43. D                      44. C                     45.D
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or  D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (15 pts)
46. D      47. B      48. A.     49. C      50. D      51.B       52. C      53. A.    54. D      55. C      56.  B     57. A.     58. D
59.  B     60. C
III. Fill each blank with one suitable word. (10 pts)
61. including         62. habits              63. more                                64. number                           65. with
66. transport                         67. public              68. be                                     69. with                  70. level
 
Section D – Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. (10 pts)
71. My sole purpose of coming here was to try and improve conditions.
72. Once he had settled down, his performance will improve.
73. In addition to her roommate, Janice has lots of friends.
74. Throughout his life  fisherman was very poor.
75. Professor Smith is usually in his office Wednesday afternoons.
76. It was not until that morning that she recovered her confidence.
77. Everybody  was astonished by/ atAlice’s strange ideas.
78. As I had nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.
79. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
80. I can’t meet all my financial commitments with my income
II. Composition.(15 points)
Vocabulary& Grammar 30%                           Style 40%                              Content 30%
 
TOTAL: 100 points / 5 = 20 points
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO HÀ TĨNH KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 11
NĂM HỌC: 2010 - 2011
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 180 PHÚT

A. GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions.
1. According to the …………………… of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to
leave.
A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details
2. Please accept our …………………….. congratulations!
A. finest B. warmest C. dearest D. deepest
3. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation's …………………
A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy
4. A part-time job gives me the freedom to ………………. my own interests.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
5. In his first game for Newcastle, Keegan ………………. a goal after 58 minutes.
A. scored B. won C. earned D. gained
6. ………………….. to China, if you had the chance?
A. Do you go B. You go C. Had you gone D. Would you go
7. It ………………. a lot of patience to be a nurse.
A. uses B. takes C. spends D. costs
8. She had to pass all her exams or ________ she would have no holiday.
A. instead B. else C. therefore D. though
9. " How's Karen today?" "She is feeling …………………….. she was yesterday."
A. better slightly than B. slight better than C. slightly better than D. slightly better
10. "Is Tom a good worker?" "He …………………….. what he starts."
A. never almost finishes B. finishes almost ever
C. almost never finishes D. finishes never almost
II. In most lines of the text, there is an extra word. Write the extra word or put a tick (P) in the gap if a
line is correct. (0) and (00) have been done as examples.
There were eight of us in my family. We lived by in a very 0.………by…….
small house. It was always untidy because we left our toys 00.…..…P……..
lying down around. At first, our parents picked our things up 1.………………
of for us. But eventually they decided not to put up with 2.………………
our untidiness any longer. They worked up out an original way 3.………………
to make it tidier. They placed one big box by on the front door 4.………………
for all the things that we dropped by on our way into the house 5.………………
from the garden. Each of us had our own personal box indoors, 6.………………
too. So, when anyone tidied the house, they could put with things 7.………………
into boxes instead of taking them upstairs. Our parents made 8.………………
us to pay a fine if we didn't pick up our things. We hated this 9.………………
punishment more than being told it off. We didn't get much pocket 10.………………
money and didn't want to waste it up on fines. So we sat down 11.………………
and worked out a schedule for tidying the house. We took off 12.………………
turns cleaning and made out sure the house was tidy when our 13.………………
parents came home. We have all grown it up and left home now 14.………………
but we agree that our parents definitely had the right idea. 15.………………
III. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered spaces . (0) has been done as an
example.
JOB INTERVIEWS
Interviews are an (0. PERFECT) method of choosing the best people 0. imperfect
for jobs, yet human (1. BE) like to examine each other in this way. 1……………….
One of the many problems of (2. SELECT) as it is commonly practised 2……………….
is that the forms filled in by (3. APPLY) often fail to show people as 3……………….
they really are. This means that you can follow all the best (4. ADVISE) 4……………….
when completing your form and still find that you are (5. SUCCESS) 5……………….
at the next stage - the interview. (6. SIMILAR) in the rare cases where 6……………….
interviews are automatic, a candidate with an (7. ADEQUATE) form 7……………….
may do surprisingly well.
Of course, your form needs to show that you have (8. CONFIDENT) in 8……………….
your (9. ABLE) to do the job, but don't try to turn yourself into someone 9……………….
else - a person you have to pretend to be at the interview. Realism and
(10. HONEST) are definitely the best approach. 10……………….
IV. Supply the correct form of the VERBS in block capitals in brackets to complete the passage.
My friends Paul and Ellen (1. RETURN, just) ………… from their honeymoon in Europe. Before they
(2. LEAVE) ……….. New York, I (3. GIVE) ………. them my brother’s address in Switzerland in the hope
that they (4. VISIT) ……… him and his family.
When I (5. GO) ……… to call on the newly-weds last Tuesday night, they told me how much they (6. ENJOY)
……… travelling around Europe and that we (7. LOOK, soon) …..….. at the colour slides they (8. TAKE)
………. They also gave me greetings from my brother and assured me that it (9. BE) …………a great pleasure
for them (10. MEET) ……. my relatives.
B. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space.
Margarine
Napoleon III of France was (0).A……. for the invention of the butter substitute known as margarine. He
was looking for a cheap (1) ……… to butter for the poorer people of society, and for his army and navy. So he
(2) ............... up a prize competition to see who would (3) ............... up with the best solution.
There was only one (4) ................. into this competition, from a man called Meges Mouries. He had
(5) ................ over two years experimenting, and finally found an acceptable butter substitute made from milk
and various animal fats. It tasted quite pleasant, and spread well on bread, but it was (6) ............. white. (7)
………its colour, Meges Mouries’ invention was awarded the prize. Yellow colouring was added to it at a
(8) ............. date.
Margarine soon went into mass (9) ............... and was exported all over the world. In Britain it was
called 'Butterine', until protests from farmers (10) ............. to that name being made illegal. Farmers in America
were not happy (11) ………....the new arrival on the market either. They (12) …….....to the yellow colouring,
saying that it made it resemble butter so (13)……….. that it could deceive consumers.
In effect, Napoleon III's competition is still going on. The ultimate (14) ........... of every margarine
manufacturer is to produce a product that is (15) ………… to distinguish from butter. And they keep trying.
 0. A responsible B original C fundamental D vital
1. A option B replacement C alternative D choice
2.A set B took C gave D put
3.A make B bring C go D come
4.A competitor B player C attempt D entry
5.A used B spent C tried D made
6.A clear B pure C true D perfect
7.A Despite B Although C However D Nevertheless
8.A further B longer C later D farther
9.A production B creation C industry D construction
10.A changed B ended C brought D led
11.A over B about C at D for
12. A protested B objected C disagreed D argued
13. A justly B nearly C rightly D closely
14. A end B score C goal D finish
15. A impractical B unable C impossible D incapable
II. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing one answer A, B, C or D only.
Long-haul flights have just got longer, with a non-stop flight from Singapore to New York now in operation.
But 18 hours in the air creates its own challenges. A lot of preparation goes into the ultra long-haul flight. The
air craft is specifically designed for the journey with more space and extensive entertainment services. The
flight crews are also specially trained.
The seasoned traveler is also more aware of the health risks associated with a flight that covers as much as
16.600 km (10.310 miles) in distance. Exposure to lower oxygen levels for up to 18, maybe 20, hours is
abnormal for the human body. With deep vein thrombosis (DVT) the problem really starts occurring after 12
hours (in-flight). This could lead to an increase in heart attack.
Doctors believe that prevention is better than cure when it comes to in-flight health. Passengers on ultra long-
range flights need to be provided with flight socks and, if necessary, tablets for thinning the blood. It is not just
the health and vitality of the passenger that is at stake on a flight of this length, but also that of the flight crew.
“They give us training on fatigue management and how to adjust to the local time in New York and to exercise,
as well as take care of our diet and eat lightly in-flight,” says Linda Wu, a stewardess on Singapore Airlines.
However, passengers are trading in health concerns for convenience. An extra-long flight means passengers do
not need to break up their journey and change planes. “They like to board once, de-plane once. It is saving
time,” says James Williams from Singapore Airlines. “From Los Angeles to Singapore, passengers are saving
two and a half hours. And to New York passengers are saving up to four hours in flying time.”
Thai Airways is also launching a non-stop service to New York from Bangkok next June to compete with
Singapore Airlines. It is planning a similar service to Chicago, Cathay Pacific, Continental, Qantas and Emirates
Airlines also offer flights that are more than 14 hours in duration. However, there is still a question of whether
longer non-stop flight will become popular.
“They will certainly have a role in the future of aviation, there is no doubt about it. People will prefer to fly non-
stop if it is available,” says Chris Johnson, an airline analyst. “But we are reaching the limits. These markets are
at the very margin of aviation. Most airlines still fly in the eight to 12-hour sector. This is still where the biggest
volume in traffic is.”
Avery believes that geography will determine the demand for the ultra long-haul flight and that worldwide
appeal for this type of flight is unlikely. “Asia is where the demand is for the ultra long-haul flight. They are
connecting Asian cities to the U.S. East Coast, which is the big market,” he explains. “The routes that connect
most places that European business travelers go do not need a capacity and endurance to fly 18 hours – this is
the same for U.S. carriers.”
1. Why are longer flights potentially harmful to passengers and crew?
A. Because there isn’t as much oxygen in the air.
B. People will get bored more easily.
C. Long periods of inactivity will damage their bones.
2. What are flight socks?
A. Special socks to keep the plane free of harmful bacteria
B. One of the preventive measures planned by airlines
C. Socks that stop your blood getting too thin
3. Which of the following methods of countering the health problems caused by long flight is NOT mentioned?
A. How best to cope with jet lag
B. Advice on food consumption during a flight
C. Advice on drinking alcohol
4. What are the advantages of longer flights?
A. There are less problems with jet lag.
B. Passengers save time.
C. Passengers get a good break between flights.
5. Where is the market for longer flights expected to develop?
A. Between Europe and America
B. Between Asia and America
C. Between Asia and Europe
6. What is closest in meaning to “long-haul flight”?
A. A flight that is non-stop
B. A flight that lasts longer than 12 hours
C. A flight that covers a significant distance
7. What opinion on the perspective of extra-long flights does the author most likely support?
A. A great demand for extra-long flights will be developed.
B. Geographical factor will affect the need for extra-long flights.
C. Extra-long flights will lose its attraction very soon.
III. You are going to read an article about ice skating. Choose the most suitable heading
from the list A-I for each part (1-8) of the article. There is one extra heading which you
do not need to use.
A Preparing yourself
B The benefits of the sport
C When things go wrong
D Different skating techniques
E A change in approach
F The right attitude
G Moving off
H Holding your body correctly
I How it all started
1. ______________
Ice skating has a history of thousands of years. Archaeologists have discovered skates made from animal
bone. It seems that bone skates were used until the introduction of iron into Scandinavia about the year 200 AD.
Among the Scandinavian upper classes, skating was seen as an essential skill.
2. ______________
In the early twentieth century, skating was stylish and reserved, but at the 1924 Winter Olympics, 11-year-
old Sonja Henie introduced a more athletics attitude which inspired a new wave of popularity. Nowadays art and
athletics are combined and modern skating is both graceful and physically demanding.
3. ________________
For the beginner, balance and control are all important and speed can only increase with proficiency. The
position of your body plays a great part in balance. Legs slightly bowed and the knees bent keep the body
weight centred; in effect the body leans slightly forward in this position. For skating, probably more than any
other sport or recreation, relaxation is vital.
4. ________________
For the starting position, the heels should almost be touching and the feet should be turned outwards. While
pushing toward with the back foot, you make a very small movement with the other foot. Fairly easy, isn’t it? If
you can keep this up for a while, you can then slowly increase the length of your movements as you gain
experience.
5. ________________
Knowing how to fall must be learnt among the skater’s first skills. Even the best of the professionals fall. In
order to fall without injury, you should be as relaxed as possible. In this way the shock of hitting the ice is
lessened. To get up, use your hands to get into a kneeling position, then stand.
6. _______________
Once you have learnt to move on the ice with confidence, there are various styles to be practiced – figure
skating, free style, distance, speed, skating in pairs, and so on – but the basis of them all, and by far the best
approach, is first to learn figure skating and then elementary freestyle. With proper guidance available at most
of the ice rinks, the basic figures can soon be learnt and the turns, jumps, and spins of elementary free style will
soon follow.

7. _______________
If you look at any good or professional skater, you will see how relaxed they are and how easily they move.
To achieve this, an exercise programme should be regularly practiced. It can be dangerous to skate with a stiff
body and warm up exercises should at least include those for the legs, back and shoulders, with special emphasis
on the ankles and the knees. After a long or intense session, the same exercises should be used afterwards to
avoid stiffness.
8. _______________
Skating improves balance, co-ordination, relaxation and movement. It improves heart and lung
activity and generally strengthens the body. Combined with swimming or jogging, it provides a great
programme for all-round health and fitness.
IV. Read the passage and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word.
Students frequently complain (1) ………… studying for hours on (2) ………..… and then not doing
well in their final exams. Many factors can (3) …………. in poor performances: (4) ………… illness or a
personal problem. Getting high grades can also put a terrible strain on students (5) ……… don't want to let their
parents down.
Can students' knowledge be judged by a (6) ………. exam? Certainly not! If we want to be fair, students
ought to be (7) ………… on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but (8) ………. many written
ones. In many countries, students do not have to take written exams (9) ………… they don't want to, they are
(10) ………………… to take oral ones instead. This seems to be a fairer way of assessing understanding, not
just testing it.
D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given
word.

1. June was sure there was no mistake in her homework. (NOTHING)

………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Although the weather changed, the picnic went ahead as planned. (CHANGE)
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I advise you to think carefully before accepting William's offer. (BETTER)
………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Apparently, Sheila wasn't listening to me. (APPEAR)
………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn't accept because she was ill. (TURN)
………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Write a composition of around 250 words in order to answer the following question: It is very
important that children should study hard at school. Time spent studying on the Internet is time wasted.
Do you agree or disagree? State the reasons for your answer.
 ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM
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 9. C 10. C
II. (0.2 for each right answer)
1.down 2. of 3. up 4. on 5. by
6. P 7. with 8. P 9. to 10. it
11. up 12. off 13. out 14. it 15. P
III. (0.2 for each right answer)
1. beings 2. selection 3. applicants 4. advice 5. unsuccessful
6. Similarly 7. inadequate 8. confidence 9. ability 10. honesty
IV. (0.2 for each right answer)
1. have just returned 2. left 3. had given 4. would visit
5. went 6. had enjoyed 7. would soon look 8. had taken
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
9. A 10. D 11. B 12. B
13. D 14. C 15. C
II. (0.2 for each right answer)
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. (0.2 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 homework.
2. The picnic went ahead as planned in spite of / despite the / a change in the weather.
3. You had better think carefully before accepting William’s offer.
4. Sheila didn’t appear to be listening to me.
5. Margaret was offered a place on the course but had to turn it 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.
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH CẤP THPT
HÀ TĨNH NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
----------------- Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR

Part 1 : Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in
the numbered boxes.
1. ___________ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning.
A. On account of B. According to C. Because of D. Due to
2. I read the contract again and again __________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in view of B. in terms of C. with a view to D. by means of
3. It's a shame they didn't pick you up, but it doesn't _______ out the possibility that you might get a job in a different
department.
A. strike B. cancel C. draw D. rule
4. I reckon Mark is ________ of a nervous breakdown.
A. in charge B. under suspicion C. on the verge D. indicative
5. Many local authorities realize there is a need to make _______ for disabled people in their housing programmes.
A. assitance B. conditions C. admittance D. provision
6. It turned out that we _________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
A. hadn't B. should have C. mustn't have D. needn't have
7. All three TV channels provide extensive _________ of sporting events.
A. coverage B. vision C. broadcast D. network
8. No matter how angry he was, he would never ________ to violence.
A. resolve B. recourse C. exert D. resort
9. ________ as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created.
A. Ranking B. To be ranked C. Being ranked D. In order to be ranking
10. _________, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large B. All together C. To a degree D. Virtually
11. I am afraid that you have _________ the deadline, so we can't take your application into account.
A. missed B. met C. delayed D. put off
12. The main aim of the campaign is to raise _______ of the issues involved.
A. knowledge B. awareness C. attention D. acquaintance
13. After so many years, it is great to see him _________ his ambitions.
A. get B. realise C. possess D. deserve
14. It was confirmed that the accident was caused by human ________.
A. error B. slip C. fault D. blunder
15. The roadworks made ________ to the hotel from the main road difficult.
A. entrance B. approach C. access D. ways in

Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right.
(0) has been done as an example.

The origins of Halloween

Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the (0)________ (WEST) world, and is a 0.____ western _____
time when people dress up as witches or ghosts, and go "trick-or treating". It is (1) 1. _________________
_________ (DOUBT) one of the most popular traditions in the United States and
Britain. 2. _________________
The celebration (2) _________(ORIGIN) about two thousand years ago with the
Celts. These people were the (3) ________ (INHABIT) of an area that includes 3. _________________
Britain, Ireland and Brittany. They relied on the land for their (4) _______ (LIVE), 4. _________________
and this meant that they were at the mercy of (5) ________ (PREDICT) weather
conditions, especially during the winter. 5. _________________
The Celtic new year began on 1st November, which also marked the beginning of
6. _________________
winter, a period (6) _________ (TRADITION) associated with death. On the eve of
the new year, it was believed that the barriers between the worlds of the living and the 7. _________________
dead were (7) ________ (TEMPORARY) withdrawn, and it was possible to
communicate with spirits. The Celts believed that the spirits offered them (8) 8. _________________
________ (GUIDE) and protection, and the Druids (Celtic priests) were (9)
9. _________________
_________ (REPUTE) able to predict the future on this point.
When the Roman completed their (10) ________ (CONQUER) of Celtic lands, they 10. ________________
added their own flavour to this festival. The advent of Christianity brought about yet
other changes.

Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. UNDERLINE the mistake and WRITE THEIR CORECT
FORMS in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.
The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us 0. __ interrelated ____
and still closely interrelating. Most American marriages, particular first marriages
uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with 1. ________________
practical considerations. 2. _________________
In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children. Teenagers
begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own academic and 3. _________________
social contacts. Though young people feel free to choose their friends from different 4.__________________
groups, almost choose a mate of similar background. This is due partly to parental
guidance. Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually 5. _________________
influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable. 6. _________________
However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and
7. _________________
interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of
today's youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their parents. 8. _________________
Many young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces,
or pursue a career in a bigger city. One away from home and family, they are more 9. _________________
likely to date and marry outside their own social group. 10._________________

Part 4: Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with suitable particles. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (0) has been done as an example.
0. Could you deal ________ this problem. I'm rather busy.
1. The Minister is also implicated __________ the scandal.
2. Irrespective _________ the poor weather conditions the search for the missing child was continued.
3. I have been using her computer ever since she placed it __________ my disposal.
4. I met him at the party and he asked __________ you.
5. You can't miss him. That haircut makes him stand ___________ in a crowd.

Part 5: Complete each sentence with a correct phrasal verb from the box. Write your answers in the numbered
boxes. Each phrasal verb is used only once.
put down come out see off set about work out
 stand for step up track down turn down make up for

1. The managing director __________ the company's poor performance to high interest rates.
2. The police were able to __________ the car thieves using satellite technology.
3. This is a sensitive matter, and we have to __________ dealing with it very carefully.
4. David's new album is expected to ___________ at the end of the year.
5. I hope this award will ____________ your disappointment at not winning the first prize.
6. The company has decided to ___________ production of cars at its factory in Hull.
7. You might need a calculator to __________ this problem.
8. Claire decided to __________ the job, because it would have meant more travelling.
9. Our maths teacher simply won't _________ any talking in class.
10. Helen is going to the airport to _________ some friends.

III. READING

Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in
the numbered boxes.
The Mysterious Isle
In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France. With wind speeds in
(1) ________ of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests, (2) ________ down power lines and caused massive destruction to
buildings and roads. But it also left behind an extraordinary creation. Seven miles out to sea at the (3) ________ where the
Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had (4) _________ out of water. Locals soon gave it
the name The Mysterious Isle. What was so remarkable, (5) ________ its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island
(6) _________ intact in what is often quite a hostile sea environment. It could well become a permanent feature.
Scientists (7) ________ realised that the island's appearance (8) ________ a unique opportunity to study the creation and
development of a new ecosystem. Within months, it had been colonised by seabirds, insects and vegetation. Unfortunately,
however, they were not alone in (9) ________ the island attractive. It became increasingly difficult to (10) ________ the
site from human visitors. In its first year, day trippers came in powered dinghies, a parachute club used it as a landing
strip, a rave party was even held there one night.

1. A. surplus B. advance C. excess D. put

2. A. fetched B. brought C. carried D. sent
3. A. scene B. mark C. stage D. point
4. A. risen B. growth C. lifted D. surfaced
5. A. in spite of B. instead of C. apart from D. on account of
6. A. prolonged B. remained C. resided D. preserved
7 A. quickly B. briskly C. hastily D. speedily
8. A. delivered B. awarded C. proposed D. offered
9. A. regarding B. finding C. seeking D. deciding
10. A. prevent B. preserve C. protect D. prohibit

Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the
corresponding boxes provided below the passage.

Enjoy the benefits of stress!

Are you looking forward to another busy week? You should be according to some experts. They argue that the stress
encountered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential to survival. They say that the response to (1) _________,
which creates a chemical called adrenal in, helps the mind and body to act quickly (2) ___________ emergencies. Animals
and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist on the planet.
Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of
dealing with them. (3) ________ the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous. They
believe that (4) ________ of trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit it.
Apparently, research shows that people (5) ________ create conditions of stress for (6) _______ by doing exciting and risky
sports or looking for challenges, cope much better with life's problems. Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot
of emotion; people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point (7) _________ which they
realise they have succeeded and know that it was a positive experience. This is because we learn through challenge and
difficulty. That's (8) _________ we get our wisdom. Few of us, unfortunately, understand this fact. For example, many
people believe they (9) _________ from stress at work, and take time off as a result. Yet it has been found in some
companies that by far (10) __________ healthiest people are those with the most responsibility. So next time you're in a
stressful situation, just remember that it will be a positive learning experience and could also benefit your health!

Part 3: Read the following passage. For question 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.

Day after day we hear about how anthropogenic development is causing global warming. According to an increasingly
vocal minority, however, we should be asking ourselves how much of this is media hype and how much is based on real
evidence. It seems, as so often is the case, that it depends on which expert you listen to, or which statistics you study.
Yes, it is true that there is a mass of evidence to indicate that the world is getting warmer, with one of the world's leading
weather predictors stating that air temperatures have shown an increase of just under half a degree Celsius since the
beginning of the twentieth century. And while this may not sound like anything worth losing sleep over the international
press would have us believe that the consequences could be devastating. Other experts, however, are of the opinion that
what we are seeing is just part of a natural upward and downward swing that has always been part of the cycle of global
weather. An analysis of the views of major meteorologists in the United States showed that less than 20% of them
believed that any change in temperature over the last hundred years was our own fault-the rest attributed it to natural
cyclical changes.
There is, of course, no denying that we are still at a very early stage in understanding weather. The effects of such
variables as rainfall, cloud formation, the seas and oceans, gases such as methane and ozone, or even solar energy are still
not really understood, and therefore the predictions that we make using them cannot always be relied on. Dr. James
Hansen, in 1988, was predicting that the likely effects of global warming would be a raising of world temperature which
would have disastrous consequences for mankind: "a strong cause and effect relationship between the current climate and
human alteration of the atmosphere". He has now gone on record as stating that using artificial models of climate as a way
of predicting change is all but impossible. In fact, he now believes that, rather than getting hotter, our planet is getting
greener as a result of the carbon dioxide increase, with the prospect of increasing vegetation in areas which in recent
history have been frozen wastelands.
In fact. there is some evidence to suggest that as our computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, the
predicted rises in temperature have been cut back. In addition, if we look at the much reported rise in global temperature
over the last century, a close analysis reveals that the lion's share of that increase, almost three quarters in total, occurred
before man began to 'poison' his world with industrial processes and the accompanying greenhouse gas emissions in the
second half of the twentieth century.
So should we pay any attention to those stories that scream out at us from billboards and television news headlines,
claiming that man, with his inexhaustible dependence on oil-based machinery and ever more sophisticated forms of
transport is creating a nightmare level of 'greenhouse gas emissions, poisoning his environment and ripping open the
ozone layer? Doubters point to scientific evidence. which can prove that, of all the greenhouse gases, only two percent
come from man-made sources, the rest resulting from natural emissions.
Who, then, to believe: the environmentalist exhorting us to leave the car at home, to buy re-usable products packaged in
recycled paper and to plant trees in our back yard? Or the sceptics, including, of course, a lot of big businesses who have
most to lose, when they tell us that we are making a mountain out of a molehill? And my own opinion? The jury's still out
as far as I am concerned!

1. The author __________

A. believe that man is causing global warming.
B. believes that global warming is a natural process.
C. is sure what the causes of global warming are.
D. does not say what he believes the causes of global warming are.

2. As to the cause of global warming, the author believes that _________

A. occasionally the facts depend on who you are talking to.
B. the facts always depend on who you are talking to.
C. often the facts depend on which expert you listen to.
D. you should not speak to experts.

3. More than 80% of the top meteorologists in the United States are of the opinion that _________
A. global warming should make us lose sleep.
B. global warming is not the result of natural cyclical changes but man-made.
C. the consequences of global warming will be devastating.
D. global warming is not man-made, but the result of natural cyclical changes.

4. Our understanding of weather __________

A. leads to reliable predictions.
B. is variable.
C. cannot be denied.
D. is not very developed yet.

5. Currently, Dr James Hansen's beliefs include the fact that _________

A. it is nearly impossible to predict weather change using artificial models.
B. the consequences of global warming would be disastrous for mankind.
C. there is a significant link between the climate now, and man's changing of the atmosphere.
D. Earth is getting colder.

For questions 6-10, write in the corresponding numbered boxes with YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN:
Yes if the statement agrees with the information in the passage
No if the statement contradicts the information in the passage
Not given if there is no information about the statement in the passage.

6. At the same time that computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, weather forecasters have
become more expert.
7. Most of the increase in global temperature happened in the second half of the twentieth century.
8. The media wants us to blame ourselves for global warming.
9. The media encourages the public to use environmentally friendly vehicles, such as electric cars to combat global
warming.
10. Many big businesses are on the side of the sceptics as regards the cause of global warming.
Your answers:

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

IV. WRITING
Part 1 : Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
before it .
1. Although Mary was exhausted, she agreed to join in the activity.
→ Exhausted ......................................................................................................
2. We'll let you know as soon as we have received the information.
→ The .................................................................................................................
3. You can only really master a language if you use it regularly.
→ Only by ...........................................................................................................
4. It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled.
→ Nobody is to .................................................................................................
5. I don't intend to apologise to either of them..
→ I have no ..........................................................................................................

Part 2: 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. You must use
between three and six words, including the word given. (0) has been done as an example.
0.        Fiona refused to wear her old dress. (not)
           Fiona said that ________ she would not wear ________ her old dress.
1. As long as he could see, Kevin really didn't mind where he sat in the stadium. (difference)
→ As long as he could see , ____________________________________ where he sat in the stadium.
2. Somebody should have told us that the date had been changed. (informed)
→ We should ___________________________________ the change of the date.
3. Jane's family persuaded her to enter the competition. (talked)
→ Jane was ____________________________________ the competition by her family.
4. We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job. (occurred)
→ It never __________________________________ Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
5. Sally was all ready to leave the office when her boss asked her to type up a report (point)
→ Sally was ________________________________ the office when her boss asked her to type up a report.

Part 3: Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic:

"The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main problems associated
with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest"?
....................................................................................................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................................

---THE END---

SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM KỲ THI HSG TỈNH
HÀ TĨNH NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11

TỔNG ĐIỂM TOÀN BÀI: (20 điểm)

I. LISTENING (3 điểm)
Part 1: (10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

1. RHS3977X 2. Radcliffe 3. August 4. caravan(s) 5. showers

6. tennis rackets 7. Winter 8. 07892 334821 9. London 10. 5438900 67521

Part 2:(5 câu x 0,1 = 0,5 điểm)

1. A 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B

Part 3:(10 câu x 0,1 = 1 điểm)

1. (the) green bus 2. west 3. (the) dolphins 4. Japan 5. bike / bicycle
6. Adventure Tours 7. foot 8. (wooden) mask 9. Lakeside 10. walking

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR. (7,5 điểm)

Part 1.(15 câu x 0,15 = 2,25 điểm)
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D
6. D 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. A
11. A 12. B 13. B 14. A 15. C

Part 2: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

1. undoubtedly 2. originated 3. inhabitants 4. livelihood 5. unpredictable
6. traditionally 7. temporarily 8. guidance 9. reputedly 10. conquest

Part 3: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us 0. interrelated
and still closely interrelating. Most American marriages, particular first marriages
1. particularly
uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with
practical considerations. 2. than
In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children. Teenagers 3. dating/ to date
begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own academic and 4. most
social contacts. Though young people feel free to choose their friends from different
5. of
groups, almost choose a mate of similar background. This is due partly to parental
guidance. Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually 6. unsuitable
influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable. 7. between / among
However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and 8. mobility
interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of
9 . than
today's youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their parents.
Many young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces, 10. once
or pursue a career in a bigger city. One away from home and family, they are more
likely to date and marry outside their own social group.

Part 4: (5 câu x 0,15 = 0,75)

1. in 2. of 3. at 4. after 5. out
Part 5:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. put down 2. track down 3. set about 4. come out 5. make up for
6. step up 7. work out 8. turn down 9. stand for 10. see off

III. READING (4,5 điểm)

Part 1:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C
6. B 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C

Part 2: (10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

1. stress 2. in / during 3. Even 4. instead 5. who / that
6. themselves 7. at 8. how 9. suffer 10. the

Part 3:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

1. D 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. A
6. NOT GIVEN 7. NO 8. YES 9. NOT GIVEN 10. YES

IV. WRITING. ( 5 điểm)

Part 1: (5 câu x 0,2 = 1 điểm)
1. Exhausted as / though Mary was / might be, she agreed to join the activity.
2. The minute / moment we have received the information , we'll let you know.
3. Only by using it ( a language) regularly, can you really master a language (it).
4. Nobody is to blame for the match cancellation / the match's cancellation / the cancellation of the match / the fact that
the match was cancelled.
5. I have no intention of apologising / apologizing to either of them.

Part 2:(5 câu x 0,2 = 1 điểm)

1. As long as he could see, it made no difference to Kevin where he sat in the stadium.
2. We should have been informed of / about the change of the date.
3. Jane was talked into entering the competition by her family.
4. It never occurred to us that Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
5. Sally was on the point of leaving the office when her boss asked her to type up a report.

Part 2: (3 điểm) Giám khảo tự quyết định dựa vào các yêu cầu sau:
- Task fulfillment (idea/content): 30%
- Essay organization (coherence, cohesion); 30%
- Vocabulary/structures (variety, accuracy, appropriacy): 30%
- Handwriting, essay layout ... : 10%
 SỞ GD &ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN CHÍNH THỨC HỌC SINH GIỎI
TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU 3 TỈNH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT – BẢNG A

Họ và tên: ................................................................. SBD:..................................

SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below.
1. Whatever your ambition is, as long as you try your utmost, you will be able to achieve your ________.
A. potential B. objective C. outcome D. motivation
2. It is ______ impossible to tell these twins apart.
A. extremely B. virtually C. basically D. naturally
3. As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes ________ beside us.
A. pulled up B. pulled down C. pulled off D. pulled through
4. ________ she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier.
A. Since when B. Just as C. Now that D. Just now
5. Sorry, but that book is ________. We’ll get some copies from the publisher next Monday.
 A. out of print B. out of order C. off shelf D. out of stock
6. ________ amount of money can buy true friendship.
A. None B. Never C. No D. Not only
7. The garden ________ as far as the river.
A. advances B. lies C. enlarges D. extends
8. You can't get through on the phone because the number you want is ________.
A. engaged B. occupied C. in use D. busy
9. ________ you were shocked is perhaps not surprising.
A. What B. That C. Which D. How
10. I don’t see any ________ in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock.
A. cause B. aim C. reason D. point
11. We should arrive home safe and __________
A. sound B. soundly C. warm D. warmly
12. The idea got a lot of ____________ from the children’s parents.
A. opposition B. disagreement C. dislike D. denial
13. The picnic ________________to be a terrible disaster.
A. turned out B. turned up C. turned down D. turned round
14. This national park ____________an area of 2,000 square kilometers.
A. covers B. surrounds C. consists D. spreads
15. Those gloves are much too small for you. Don’t try to put them on or you will _________them.
A. extend B. spread C. stretch D. swell
16. This is ____________ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
A. by far B. by chance C. by heart D. by myself
17. The teacher suspected the student ______________cheating in examination.
A. on B. about C. in D. of
18. I am so tired that I can’t take ___________________what you are saying.
A. up B. out C. in D. on
19. There is a fault at our television station. Please don’t______________ your set.
A. change B. adjust C. repair D. switch
20. A trade union membership has declined, the number of _____________and strikes has also decreased.
A. quarrels B. arguments C. disagreements D. disputes
Your Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

II. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Write your answer in
the numbered box provided below.
Volunteering has many other intangible benefits. It can help you give back to society, break down
barriers of _______ (1. UNDERSTAND) or fear, explore _______ (2. PERSON) issues and even have fun.
It also has a _______ (3. MEAN) and positive impact on your community. But did you know that it can
have many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but
keep in mind they’re not just looking for a list of _______ (4. ORGANIZE) and dates. Colleges want to see a
complete picture of you and real examples of your _______ (5. COMMIT), dedication and interests.
Volunteering brings together a _______ (6. VARY) of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts
and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll learn about the legal profession
from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent centre. Colleges pay _______ (7. ATTEND) to your life inside
and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular _______ (8. ACT) reveal a great deal about you, such as what
your interests are, whether you can manage your _______ (9. PRIOR) and maintain a long-term promise and
how you’ve made an important _______ (10. CONTRIBUTE ) to something.

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

III. There is ONE mistake in each line in the following passage. Find it and correct it .Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below.
We all know stories about people with exceptional memories who have the possibility to remember
hundred of numbers after hearing them only once. Now experts are saying that such feats can be taught.
For example, almost people can repeat about nine numbers if they are read out slowly.
In one experiment, ten hours’ training producing only a small improvement, but the result
after practicing for a thousand hours was amazing: some people remembered 80 and even
100 numbers. Similarly, a number of adults can identify only about five out a set of 21
colours what are only slightly different. But after 80 training hours one person could
recognize 18 of theirs. Studies of 76 major composers show that it took at least ten years of
musical training before any of them wrote a major work. Psychologists are therefore rising
the possibility that genius is the production of teaching.
Your answer:
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
Everyone needs somewhere to live and work, and humans will construct buildings almost (1)_______, using even
ice or mud as materials if nothing else is available. In the industrialized world, the problem is not finding materials for
building but limited space and the high price of land. The solution in most big cities is to build skyscrapers high (2)
_______ the air but is there an alternative to building up? Some architects have proposed turning skyscrapers on their
heads and building down into the (3) _______. This may seem an unusual concept but extensive railway systems exist
underground so why not huge cities? Such places could accommodate 100,000 people without using up (4) _______
surface land. The underground city is technically feasible but there is a massive psychological (5) _______ to be
overcome. Will people be able to (6) _______ with living away from the sun and sky? The underground “city” could
be restricted to places of entertainment and office buildings but even being buried just for your working hours may not
seem (7) _______. Some such buildings do exist. In Minneapolis, USA, there is a building which is 95 per cent
underground but even the lowest floors get some sunlight. This is achieved by an elaborate system of mirrors. Living
underground means you do not know (8) _______ the weather is like but architects (9) _______ great efforts to mimic
conditions above ground. For example, the Asahi television centre in Tokyo is 20 meters below the surface but a
special shower system can create the (10)_______ of rain. It seems that subterranean workers miss real weather even
when it is bad!
1. A. somewhere B. nowhere C. anywhere D. wherever
2. A. in B. to C. onto D. into
3. A. ground B. land C. soil D. earth
4. A. valueless B. valuable C. worthy D. worthless
5. A. bar B. barrier C. fence D. border
6. A. do B. solve C. provide D. deal
7. A. attraction B. attractively C. attract D. attractive
8. A. which B. that C. what D. whether
9. A. make B. do C. take D. have
10. A. depression B. impression C. admission D. suggestion

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Read the following passage. Five sentences have been removed from it. Choose from sentences A-G the
one which best fits each gap numbered from 1 to 5. There are two extra sentences which you do not need
to use.
International students who come to the United States may wonder about their American classmates’
prior education. Due to its local variations, the American education system appears confusing. In
addition, the structure and procedures at American universities differ somewhat from other systems, such
as the British model. This is a brief overview of the American school and university systems.
To begin, because the country has a federal system of government that has historically valued local
governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exist in the United States. The federal
government does not operate public schools. (1) __________. Public schools also receive some funding
from the state, although much of the funding comes from local property taxes. Public colleges and
universities receive funding from the state in which they are located. Each state’s legislative body decides
how many tax dollars will be given to public colleges and universities. Students in grades 1-12 do not pay
tuition. (2) __________. Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local
schools district. Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee of people elected
by the local community or appointed by the local government. The school board sets general policies for
the school district and insures that state guidelines are met.
(3) __________ . Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and grades 1-6. Many
children attend kindergarten when they are five years old. Children begin 1 st grade at age six. Middle
school is composed of students in grades 6-8 and high school contains grades 9-12.
High school students are required to take a wide variety of courses in English, Mathematics, Science,
and Social Science. (4) __________. A course can be one semester or two semesters in length. The
academic year generally begins in late August and ends in early June.
In the United States, education is compulsory for all students until age sixteen. According to the U.S
Cencus Bureau, 85% of students graduate from high school. (5) __________. A student graduates after he
or she has successfully passed all of the required courses. Grades are given to students for each course at
the end of each semester. The grading scale is A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below
average), and F (failing). A student who fails a required course must take the course again.

A. They may also be required to take foreign language or physical education, and they
may select to take music or art courses
B. Most high school students graduate at the age of seventeen or eighteen
C. Generally, school districts are divided into elementary schools, middle schools,
and high schools
D. College and university students do pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or
receive loans
E. Today, nearly three out of four American high school graduates go to college or
 university
F. Each of the fifth states has its own Department of Education that sets guidelines
for the schools of that state
G. Admission to a community college is easier, tuition is lower, and class sizes are
often smaller than in a university

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered
box provided below.
Environment plays an important part in our life. Many people are aware of this. But few of them pay
attention to how to protect it. These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper (1) _______ reading about the
damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is (2) _______ threatened now and the future looks bad.
What can each of us do?
We can not (3) _______ up our polluted rivers and seas overnight. (4) _______ can we stop the
disappearance of plants and animals. But we can stop adding the problem while scientists search (5)
_______ answers, and laws are (6) _______ in nature’s defense.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely, but some steps are easy to (7) _______: cut down the
amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as (8) _______. It is also easy to save energy, which also
reduces (9) _______ bills. We must all make a personal (10) _______ to work for the future of our planet if we
want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren.

Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION C: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
ðAll dogs are .....................................................................................................................
2. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
ð Not until .........................................................................................................................
3. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children.
ð So as ...............................................................................................................................
4. The machine is undeniably of great help.
ðIt is ..................................................................................................................................
5. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
ð Regardless ......................................................................................................................
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets. Do NOT change these words.
1. You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries. (NEEDS)
ð .........................................................................................................................................
2. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years. (WENT)
ð ......................................................................................................................................
3. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher. (LOSS)
ð ........................................................................................................................................
4. Some old people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology. (USED)
ð ........................................................................................................................................
5. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. (ON)
ð .........................................................................................................................................

III. COMPOSITION
Write a composition (200 words) about the following topic: People attend college or university for many
different reasons (for example, new experiences, career pre[aration, increased knowledge). Why do you
think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to supports your answer.

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IV. Read the following advertisement:
English-speaking Tour Guides Wanted

We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English –speaking local guides to accompany
foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tour
guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact:
 The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street , Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139.

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SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (25pts)

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the numbered
box provided below. (0,25pt x 20 = 5 pts)

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D
6. C 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. D
11. A 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. C
16. A 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. D

II. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below. (1pt x 10 = 10 pts)

1. misunderstanding 2. personal 3. meaningful 4. organizations 5. commitment

6. variety 7. attention 8. activities 9. priorities 10. contribution

III. Each line in the following passage has ONE mistake, Find it and correct it .Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below. (1pt x 10 = 10 pts)
 Lin Mistake Correction Lin Mistake Correction
e e
1 possibility ability 6 out out of
2 hundred hundreds 7 what that/ which
3 almost most 8 them theirs
4 producing produced 9 rising raising
5 and or 10 production product

SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.(25pts)

I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (1pt x 10 = `10 pts)

1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B
6. D 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B

II. Read the passage. Five sentences have been removed from the passage. Choose from sentences A-G the
one which best fits each gap numbered from 1 to 5 . There are two extra sentences which you do not need
to use. (1pt x 5 = 5 pts)

1. F 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box
provided below. (1pt x 10 = 10 pts)

1. without 2. being 3. clean 4. Nor/Neither 5. for

6. passed 7. take 8. possible 9. household 10. decision

SECTION C:WRITING (35pts)

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
(1pt x 5 = 5 pts)
1. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
ð All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves.
2. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
ð Not until John (had) received the offer of promotion in writing did he celebrate
3. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children.
ð So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly
4. The machine is undeniably of great help.
ð It is undeniable that the machine is very helpful/of great help.
5. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
ð Regardless ….of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts.

II. Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets. Do NOT change these words.
(1pt x 5 = 5 pts)
1. You should wash your shirt right now before that staim dries. (NEEDS)
Your shirt needs washing/to be washed before that staim dries.
2. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years. (WENT)
The last time ........ I went to Oxford was ..... at least ten years ago.
3. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher (LOSS)
The Head Teacher was at a loss to comprehend the girl’s behavior.
4. Some older people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology. (USED)
Some older people can’t get used to adjusting to a digital technology
5. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. (ON)
On …being asked about the strike, the minister declined to comment.
III. Write composition. (20pts)
IV. Write a letter. (10pts)

TRUNG TÂM BỒI DƯỠNG VĂN HÓA

HANOI-AMSTERDAM
ĐỀ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 CHUYÊN THPT
Năm học: 2015 - 2016
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN)
Điểm Chữ ký GK Thời gian làm Số phách:
bài: 120 phút
(Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy này)
(Không được dùng bất cứ loại từ điển hay tài liệu nào)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group. (5 pts.)
1. A. Cave B. Have C. Behave D. Pave
2. A. Receipt B. Recall C. Recollect D. Recover

3. A. Card B. Heard C. Hearth D. Heart

4. A. Abuse B. Refuse C. Fuss D. Future

5. A. Adventure B. Future C. Mature D. Figure

II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in the list.
(5 pts.)
1. A. Admirable B. Accessible C. Compatible D. respiratory
2. A. Humane B. Unite C. Colleague D. canteen

3. A. Descent B. Dissent C. Discontent D. content

4. A. Eradicate B. Kilometer C. Characterize D. communism
5. A. Technical B. Origin C. Agriculture D. cathedral
PART B: LEXICO AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answer (A, B, C or D)
in the box provided. (15 pts.)
1. A number of oil tankers have been laid ……………. recently.
A. on B. down C. up D. in
2. The inscription on the tombstone had been worn ………by the weather and could scarcely be read.
A. away B. off C. out D. on
3. ………………second thoughts, I’d rather not go out tonight.
A. With B. In C. On D.
Under
4. The new hairdryer does not comply ………………British safety standard.
A. to B. with C. against D. on
5. Many books were not available to the public because of government ……………….. .
A. omission B. inhibition C. compensation D. censorship
6. The woman accused of shoplifting was found not guilty and was …………………. .
A. excused B. liberated C. acquitted D. interned

7. He is a(n) …………….authority on the subject.

A. prominent B. expert C. eminent D. quality
8. My car was so old that I could only sell it for ……………… .
A. rubbish B. scrap C. debris D.
waste
9. Not only ………………in the project, but he also wanted to become the leader.
A. did Jack involve B. had Jack been involved
C. was Jack involved D. Jack was involved
10. I felt a bit ……………..and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.
A. out of sorts B. on the mend C. over the worst D. under the fevers
11. The school was closed for a month because of a serious ……………of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
12. I don’t think he’s ever been there, ……………….. ?
A. do I B. has he C. have I D. hasn’t he
13. They had a four-day holiday, then began work ……………….
A. on end B. out of bounds C. in proportions D. in earnest
14. He is a tough politician – he knows how to ……………..the storm.
A. run down B. keep up C. ride out D. push back
15. On entering the nursery I stumbled on the wooden blocks ………………..all over the carpet.
A. plunged B. scattered C. settled D. tossed
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

II. Fill in the blank with a suitable noun to form the idiomatic expression. Write your answer in the box
provided. (5 pts.)
1. I’d like to take ______________ of this opportunity to explain the difficulty I’ve met.
2. She decided to set _____________ to these letters because they weren’t necessary.
3. Don’t have ____________ in what he says. He is a liar.
4. For generations our people got ___________ over many enemies and drove them away.
5. He left home without taking ______________ of anybody.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

III. Give the correct form of the word given in parentheses. Write your answer in the box provided. (10
pts.)
1. The attack in the city center last night (example) the kind of behavior amongst young people that many object
to.
2. This matter is very (confidence). Don’t discuss it outside the office.
3. You shouldn’t interrupt someone in (sentence).
4. I want to make sure all my (depend) will be financially secure if I’m incapacitated in any way.
5. There was a heavy (pour) yesterday afternoon which completely ruined the church Garden Party.
6. There is a risk factor with all medication, but honestly the risk with this particular drug is (neglect).
7. A (dominate) friend is one who likes power.
8. Suddenly without (provoke), the dog sank its teeth into my leg.
9. Street-fights are an everyday (occur) in this area of the city.
10. I really believe that it would be a major mistake to (crime) any drugs that are currently illegal.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

IV. Match the verb in box A with the word(s) in box B to form a phrasal verb, and then fill it in each
blank to complete the sentence. Be sure to use the correct verb tense and form. Write your answer in the
box provided. (5 pts.)

A put, apprise, go, crease, stem, fall, pull, B from, over, away, off, on, of, up, back on,
center, brood, carry through, in for

1. The problem ____________________________ the government’s lack of action.

2. The argument is_____________________________ whether or not to lower the age limit.
3. Don’t waste time _____________________________ your past failures.
4. I’m afraid there is no milk left; we have to ______________________ dried milk for our tea.
5. Tom got ___________________________ by the music and wouldn’t stop singing.
6. I’m going to stay at university and try to ____________________ getting a job for a few years.
7. Her husband has been ____________________________ the good news about their son.
8. She swims so well that she really should ___________________________ the competition.
9. I almost _____________ when I heard Tim was going to be playing Romeo in the school play.
10. He is in a critical condition in hospital, so we’re all praying he’ll ______________________.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

V. Underline ten mistakes in the following sentences and correct them. Write the correction in the box
provided. (5 pts.)
1. Neither of the scout leaders know how to trap wild animals or how to prepare them for mounting.
2. At the start of the seminar, they gave us a number of handouts and a little nice folder to keep them all in.
3. Stephen Crane’s story is a clinical portrayal of a man as an animal trapped by the fear and hunger.
4. Time is precious. Let us do the most of it to enrich our knowledge.
5. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.
6. Because of the snow storm and the road blocks, the air force dropped food close the city.
7. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
8. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona for ten years before moved to their present house.
9. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.

10. When I entered the room, I found my younger brother stand on the kitchen table.

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PART C: READING
I. Read the following passage and circle the best answer for each blank. Write your answer (A, B, C or D)
in the box provided. (14 pts)
What is the world largest desert? I’m sure the first that …1… to mind is the legendary Sahara – but that’s 3 rd .
It’s actually the desert on the Antarctic …2…, measuring just under 14,000,000kms2, closely followed by the
Arctic desert. Most people living away from deserts associate this kind of …3… with sand, but only 10% of
deserts are actually made up of sand …4….
The term ‘desert’ in fact describes a …5… which receives almost no …6…, meaning rainfall, snow, ice or hail.
The term can also apply to regions where there is greater evaporation of …7… than rainfall. In other words,
more water is absorbed back into the …8… than stays on or within the ground. So, in …9… deserts, you’re
mainly talking about ice sheets and a little rock, not sand, of course. The surface of many other deserts is
comprised of loose rock where the finer particles of dust and sand have been …10… Away.
It may surprise you to know that deserts exist all over the …11…, from the Kalahari in Africa to the Great
Victoria in Australia and so on, and that they …12… just over a fifth of the earth’s land area. The world’s
largest hot desert, the Sahara, actually …13… temperatures of 122 Fahrenheit degrees. Other arid deserts may
not be so hot but in common with the Sahara, they …14… considerably at night.
An issue that is worrying geologists, governments and the people that live on the edges of deserts is the way
they are spreading. You might think that the reason for this is drought – but lack of rain is not the cause.
1. A. jumps B. leaps C. rises D. springs
2. A. country B. continent C. territory D. pole
3. A. terrain B. plain C. horizon D. nature
4. A. hills B. dunes C. piles D. slopes
5. A. base B. landscape C. ground D. soil
6. A. wildlife B. agriculture C. precipitation D. alteration
7. A. moisture B. drops C. dampness D. drizzle
8. A. setting B. atmosphere C. environment D. surroundings
9. A. extreme B. Mediterranean C. typical D. polar
10. A. left B. disappeared C. blown D. removed
11. A. globe B. sphere C. atlas D. orb
12. A. contain B. expand C. cover D. cross
13. A. obtains B. reaches C. stretches D. raises
14. A. cool B. fall C. freeze D. decrease

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 12. 13.

II. The passage has eight phrases left out. Decide which phrase (A-L) from the list should go in each gap.
Write the letter in the space provided. There are more phrases than gaps. Write your answer in the box
provided. (8 pts.)
RECYCLING PLASTICS
One of the most difficult wastes to recycle is mixed plastics, (1) __________. Plastic manufacturers turn their
own offcuts into granules that are melted down for reuse.They can also reuse any single, pure thermoplastic
materials, (2) ____________. The British firm Meyer-Newman of Gwent recycles complete telephones into
new ones. But mixed plastics have unpredictable properties and low structural strength because (3)
___________. So it is difficult to make a material with good and predictable properties from mixed plastic
wastes.
One answer is compatibiliser. This is an octopus-like molecule in which each arm represents a section of
different polymer, that in turn (4) ____________. Stirred into a mixture of molten plastic, each arm of the
octopus grabs and reacts chemically with a molecule of the one polymer in the mixture. The result is an alloy
rather than a mixture. It is strong because of intra-molecular bonding and has highly predictable properties, so
it is potentially reusable.
During the past two or three years, many plastic manufacturers have (5) ___________. But perhaps the most
advanced, ‘Bennet’, was produced independently two years ago, after 15 years of research, by the Dutch
engineer Der Groep. His invention is already being used widely, largely in secret (6) __________.
Bennet is made up of short sections of several polymers representing the arms of octopus, each is able to link
the molecules of a different polymer in the mixture. The reliable strength of the plastic ‘alloys’ made with
Bennet suggests that (7) _____________.
The vehicle recycling industry is keen to recycle more plastics. Despite the environmental benefits, they fear
that the steady increase in the use of reclaimable plastics will make it uneconomic to recover vehicles from
the metals they contain. Some car manufacturers, such as BMW and Mercedes, are now designing products
and requesting components that are easier to recycle: (8)____________.
A. is characteristic of a different plastic
B. developed their own compatibilisers
C. which has never been achieved despite substantail government investment in research
D. often used in wrappers and containers
E. they could be used in high-grade, high-cost applications such as car bumpers
F. it does not have sufficient rigidity
G. for example, car bumpers made from one material instead of up to seven
H. always been sceptical about recycling plastics
I. as manufacturers do not want to be seen to be using recycled plastics in their quality products
J. for example, steel suspension systems and car bodies
K. such as polythene that are not chemically cross-linked
L. the different plastics in the mixture are not bonded at a molecular level

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

PART D: WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its meaning stays the same.
(8 pts.)
1. I don’t understand one word of this document.(head)
 I can’t _____________________________________________________________________.
2. Erika didn’t mention her illness at all. (reference)
 Erika made _________________________________________________________________.
3. Did anything about his behavior seem unusual to you? (strike)
 Did anything about his behavior _________________________________________________?
4. He was arrested when they caught him driving a stolen car. (act)
 Being ______________________________________________________________________.
5. She was just as good as they had thought. (up)
 She definitely ________________________________________________________________.
6. Tony didn’t feel like dancing that night. (mood)
 Tony _______________________________________________________________________.
7. You’re going to enjoy tonight! (treat)
 You’re _____________________________________________________________________!
8. Why do you think you are allowed to criticize me like that? (gives)
 What do you think ___________________________________________________________?
II. Write about the following topic:
Violence is increasing at an alarming rate in many schools. In what ways can this problem be
overcome? You should write at least 200 words. (20 pts.)
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PART A
I. (5 pts.) 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C

II. (5 pts.) 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D

PART B
I. (15 pts.)
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D
6. C 7. C 8. B
9. C 10. A 11. D 12. B 13. D 14.C 15.B

II. (5 pts.)
1. advantage 2. fire 3. faith 4. victory 5. leave
III. (10 pts.)

1. exemplified/exemplifies 2. confidential 3. mid-sentence

4. dependants 5. down-pour 6. negligible

7. domineering 8. provocation 9. occurrence

10. decriminalize
IV. (5 pts.)
1. Stems/ Stemmed from 3. brooding over
2. centered on 4. fall back on
 5. carried away 8. go in for
6. put off 9. creased up
7. apprising/ apprised of 10. pull through
V. (5 pts.)
1. know => knows
2. little nice => nice little
3. the fear => fear
4.do => make
5. never => ever
6. close => close to
7. what did happen => what happened
8. moved => they moved ormoving
9. are => is
10. stand => standing
PART C
I. (14 pts.)
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. A
II. (8 pts.)
1-D 2–K 3-L 4-A
5-B 6-I 7-E 8-G

PART D
I. (8 pts.)
1. I can’t make head or tail of this document.
2. Erika made no reference to her illness.
3. Did anything about his behavior strike you as (being) unusual?
4. Being caught in the act of driving a stolen car, he was arrested.
5. She definitely came up to their expectations.
6. Tony wasn’t in the mood/ was in no mood to dance/ for dancing that night.
7. You’re in for a treat tonight!
8. What do you think gives you the right to criticize me like that?
II. 20pts.
1. Content: 10 pts - a provision of all main ideasand details as appropriate.
2. Language: 5pts – a variety of vocabulary and structures
3. Presentation: 5pts – coherence, cohesion, and style…

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 SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU
NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018
Đề chính thức
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách

Bằng số: Giám khảo 1:

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Bằng chữ: Giám khảo 2:

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SECTION A: LISTENING
PART I: MULTIPLE CHOICE.
You will hear an interview with a woman called Jenny Parker, who recently travelled to the country of
Vanuatu, a group of islands in the South Pacific, as part of her gap year. For question 1-6, choose the
answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. You will listen twice.
1. Jenny decided to go to Vanuatu because she wanted to _____
A. travel in an expensive country. B. experience something totally new.
C. visit someone she had met travelling. D. escape from work she found dull.
2. What was Jenny’s first reaction to the capital, Port Vila?
A. The friendliness of the people surprised her. B. She was relieved by the pleasant climate.
C. The range of food available was limited. D. She was impressed by the contrasting sights.
3. What did Jenny find unexpected about Tanna Island?
A. The condition of the island’s roads. B. The difficulties of climbing the volcano.
C. The importance of magic to the islanders. D. The volcanic eruptions visible at night time.
4. Jenny described her experience on the “Nakamal” in order to _____
A. correct a misconception about traditional cultures.
B. highlight an aspect of the culture she found challenging.
C. compare Vanuatu’s culture to other neighbouring countries.
D. illustrate the cultural diversity of the country.
5. When Jenny talks about diving at Million Dollar Point she is _____
A. critical of the way equipment had been wasted.
B. worried the site has been degraded over time.
C. concerned about future damage to the environment.
D. disappointed by the attitudes shown by other divers.
6. What point does Jenny make about the local pidgin English, “Bislama”?
A. It’s difficult for an outsider to learn. B. It’s an entertaining insight into the islands.
C. Its origins are not clearly understood. D. The people are pleased if visitors can speak it.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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PART II: MULTIPLE MATCHING.

You will hear five short extracts in which students are talking about their holiday jobs. (WHILE
LISTENING TO EACH SPEAKER, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH TASKS, TASK 1 AND TASK 2
AT THE SAME TIME) . You will listen twice.

TASK 1: For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) the holiday job that each student did.
A. factory worker E. dairy farm worker
B. waiter in hotel F. tour guide
C. worker in tourist information office G. supermarket checkout staff
D. cleaner in hotel H. fruit picker

YOUR ANSWERS:
1. Speaker 1: 2. Speaker 2: 3. Speaker 3: 4. Speaker 4: 5. Speaker 5:

TASK 2: For questions 6-10, choose from the list (A-H) the aspect of the job the student liked.
A. receiving positive feedback E. good pay rate
B. flexible working hours F. how easily they got the job
C. supportive employer G. good work experience for later career
D. friendship with workmates H. variety of tasks

YOUR ANSWERS:
6. Speaker 1: 7. Speaker 2: 8. Speaker 3: 9. Speaker 4: 10. Speaker 5:

PART III: SENTENCE COMPLETION.

You will hear a student called Jason Brown giving a talk about a day he spent as a volunteer working to
restore the ecology of Franklin Island. For questions 1-8, complete the sentences with a word or short
phrase. You will listen twice.
RESTORING THE ECOLOGY OF FRANKLIN ISLAND
Jason explained that the island used to be a (1) _____ belonging to the Franklins. Jason approves of the way
that large numbers of (2) _____ were established on the island in 2005. In Jason’s opinion, the worst threat to
the island’s birds were pets such as (3) _____ that hunted them. Jason spent the morning helping to expand the
network of (4) _____ on the island. In the afternoon Jason helped remove (5) _____, some of which were very
old. Working in the (6) _____ will appeal to people who don’t want hard physical work. Volunteers are
currently counting the species of birds and (7) _____ on the island. Later in the year there will be a day to
collect (8) _____ to help maintain the island’s ecology.

YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.

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 SECTION B: PHONETICS
PART I: Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each
of the following questions.
1. A. submissive B. mission C. miss D. confess
2. A. zebra B. zipper C. seizure D. hazy
3. A. pronounce B. other C. won D. comfortable
4. A. houses B. faces C. horses D. sources
5. A. conservation B. consequential C. conscientious D. consideration
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
PART II: Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in
each of the following questions.
1. A. primitive B. particular C. continuous D. connected
2. A. energy B. windows C. energetic D. exercise
3. A. computer B. memory C. serious D. special
4. A. teleconference B. enthusiastic C. hydroelectric D. humanitarian
5. A. morality B. attempt C. variety D. variation
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

SECTION C: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

PART I: Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences.
1. I just took it _________ that he’d always be available.
A. into account B. easy C. for granted D. into consideration
2. - “Must I do the washing-up tonight?”
- “___________________________.
A. No, you mustn't if you don't want B. Washing-up really takes up time
C. Washing-up is really exhausting D. Leave it if you're exhausted
3. How can they ________ out together what they have to do if they never discuss together.
A. come B. work C. find D. make
4. The teacher has a/an _______ that his student is not telling him the truth about why she was absent from
school yesterday.
A. hunch B. idea C. thought D. notion
5. ________did they realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
A. Much B. Few C. Little D. So
6. There should be no discrimination on ___________ of sex, race or religion.
A. grounds B. fields C. places D. areas
7. If you _________ in behaving in this way you will bring yourself nothing but trouble.
A. react B. continue C. decide D. persist
8. I won’t change my mind ________ what you say.
A. whether B. no matter C. because D. although
9. The doctor gave the patient a ________ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A. universal B. thorough C. whole D. complete
10. The committee recommends that the matter _________ at the next meeting.  

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 A. would be discussed B. will be discussed C. be discussed D. may be discussed
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART II: 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):

WOMEN ONLY
(0) INCREASINGLY, women are taking their holidays without men. INCREASE
For (1) ________ reasons, camaraderie or just plain fun, a growing SAFE
number of female tourists are signing up for women-only trips. Twenty-
five years or so ago, only a (2) ________of companies offered such HAND
holidays; now there are several hundred. Travel (3) ________Jo CONSULT
Littlewood says that the (4) ________ of higher incomes with delayed COMBINE
marriage, divorce, retirement and widowhood has (5) ________ more ABLE
women to travel, often on their own. They are attracted by the sense of
(6) ________ that a holiday without men affords them. “Women in a FREE
group tend to feel (7) ________ and speak more openly than when men INHIBIT
are around,” she adds. “It’s also a lot more fun. Women laugh a lot more
(8) ________ than men, probably because they don’t mind laughing at READY
themselves”. Jill Cummings is a regular traveller with Everywoman
Tours, an Oxford-based company whose very name is a (9)________ to DETER
men. “And a good thing too.” She says. “Men simply cannot resist the
(10) ________ to try and take control, wherever they are. Thankfully, TEMPT
there is none of that with Everywoman.”
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART III: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Identify and correct the mistakes.
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the hotter young film stars around at the moment. His face has been on the
covers of all the top movies and young magazines over the last few months and he has been the subject of
countless articles, rumours and showbiz gossip. Leonard doesn’t like reading about him because “I read things
about me that I’ve never said in my life and never did".
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles on 11 November, 1974. He’s a Scorpio. His full name is
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio. His mother is Germany and his father Italian-American. They called him
Leonardo because when his mother was still pregnant, he started kicking while she was stood in front of a
painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. He had a scar from when he was stung by a Portuguese man-of-war. His
parents separated before he was born, so his mother moved to a poor neighbourhood of Hollywood there Leo
grew up. At school he was very good at imitating people, especially Michael Jackson. This made him very
popularly. His childhood hero was Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. After appearance in TV commercials
and episodes of Roseanne, he played the cast of Roseanne, the TV sitcom starring Kirk Cameron. Leonard
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YOUR ANSWERS:
Mistake Line Correction Mistake Line Correction
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

SECTION D: READING
PART I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks.

Most parents, I suppose have had the experience of reading a bedtime story to their children. And they
must have realized how difficult it is to write a children's book. (1) ______ the author has aimed too difficult
so that the children can't (2)______ what is in his (or more often, her) story, or the story seems to be talking to
the readers.
The best children's books are neither very difficult nor very simple, and satisfy both the child who hears the
story and the adult who reads it. (3)______, there are in fact few books like this, so the problem of finding the
right bedtime story is not (4) ______ to solve.
This may be (5) ______ many books regarded as works of children's literature were in fact written for grown-
ups. “Alice Adventures in Wonderland” is perhaps the most (6) ______ of this. Children, left for themselves,
often show the worst possible interest in literature. Just leave a child in a bookshop or library and he will more
willingly choose the books written in an imaginative way, or have a look at most children's comics, full of the
stories and jokes which are the (7)______ of teachers and right-thinking parents. Perhaps we parents should
stop trying to brainwash children into (8) ______ our taste in literature. (9)______, children and adults are so
different that we parents should not expect that they will enjoy the (10) ______ books. So I suppose we'll just
have to compromise over that bedtime story.
1. A. And B. Either C. But D. For
2. A. remember B. forget C. recognize D. follow
3. A. Unfortunately B. Fortunately C. Naturally D. Actually
4. A. hard B. enough C. easy D. fast
5. A. when B. how C. what D. why
6. A. obvious B. hidden C. difficult D. easy
7. A. lovingness B. interests C. objections D. readings
8. A. receiving B. accepting C. having D. refusing
9. A. After all B. However C. In addition D. Therefore
10. A. common B. different C. same D. average
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10

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PART II: Read the passage below and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to each question.

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE ON THE NET

Far from encouraging mass deceit, the web promotes honesty because we fear getting caught, writes Clive
Thompson.
Everyone tells a little white lie now and then, but Cornell University professor, Jeffrey Hancock, recently
claimed to have established the truth of a curious proposition: We deceive less frequently when we’re online
than when talking in person. He asked thirty undergraduates to record all their communications, and all their
lies for a week. Tallying the results, he found the students had mishandled the truth in about one-quarter of
all face-to-face conversations, and in 37 percent of phone calls. But once in cyberspace, only 1 in 5 instant-
messaging chats contained a lie, and barely 14 percent of email messages were dishonest. While you can’t
make generalizations about society solely on the basis of college students’ behaviour, and recognizing there
is
also something odd about asking people to be honest about how often they lie, Professor Hancock’s results
were intriguing, not least because they up-end some of our primary expectations about life on the net.
Wasn’t cyberspace supposed to be the scary zone where you couldn’t trust anyone? Back when the
Internet first went mainstream, those pundits in the government, media and academia worried that the digital
age would open the floodgates of deception. Since anyone could hide behind an anonymous hotmail address
or chat-room nickname, net users, we were warned, would be free to lie with impunity. Parents panicked and
frantically supervised their children’s use of cyberspace, under the assumption that anyone lurking out there in
the unknown was a threat until proved otherwise. And to a certain extent, you can see their reasoning: if we go
along with the basic introduction to any psychology course, we’re more likely to lie to people when there’s
distance between us. Eventually, though, many suspicions turned out to be unfounded.
What is it, then, about online life that makes us more truthful? It’s simple: We’re worried about being
exposed. In ‘real’ life, after all, it’s pretty easy to get away with deception. If you lie to someone at a party,
you can always claim you said no such thing. On the Internet, your words often come back to haunt you. The
digital age is tough on liars, as an endless parade of executives are finding out. This isn’t a problem for only
corporate barons. We read the headlines; we know in cyberspace our words never die, because machines don’t
forget. ‘It’s a cut-and-paste culture’, as Professor Hancock put it, though he said that on the phone, so who
knows if he really meant it? And consider that many email programmes automatically ‘quote’ your words
when someone replies to your message. Every time I finish an email message, I pause for a few seconds to
reread it just to ensure I haven’t said something I’ll later regret.
Maybe this helps explain why television programmes like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation have
become so popular. They’re all about revealing the sneaking things people do. We watch with fascination and
unease as scientists inspect the tiniest of clues – a stray hair on a car seat, a latent fingerprint. After you’ve
seen high-tech cops rake over evidence from a crime scene with ultraviolet light and genetic sequencers
enough times, you get
the message: Watch out – we’ve got files on you. Forensic science has become the central drama of pop
culture, and our fascination with it may well add to our anxieties about technology. So no wonder we’re so
careful to restrict our lying to low technology environments. We have begun to be keenly suspicious of places
that might be bugged, conducting all of our subterfuge in loud restaurants and lonely parks.
Still, it’s not only the fear of electronic exposure that drives us to tell the truth. There’s something about the
Internet that encourages us to ‘tell all’, often in rather outrageous ways. Psychologists have noticed for years
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people may become deranged loudmouths when they sit behind the keyboard. Others stay up until dawn and
conduct angry debates on discussion boards with total strangers. You can usually spot the newcomers in any
discussion
group because they’re the ones WRITING IN CAPITALS – they’re overwhelmed by the Internet’s heavy
combination of geographic distance and pseudo-invisibility.
Our impulse to confess via cyberspace inverts much of what we think about honesty. It used to be if you
wanted to really trust someone, you arranged a face-to-face meeting. Our culture still obsesses over physical
contact, the shaking of hands, that lubricating chitchat. Executives and politicians spend hours flying across
the country merely for a five-minute meeting, on the assumption that even a few seconds of face time can cut
through the prevarications of letters and legal contracts. But perhaps this dependence on online
communication is gratifying news. We could find ourselves living in an increasingly honest world. It will at
least, inevitably, be one in which there are increasingly severe penalties for deception. With its unforgiving
machine memory, the Internet might turn out to be the unlikely conscience of the world.

1. What does the writer suggest about Professor Hancock’s findings?

A. They prove a higher than average level of dishonesty among students.
B. They are unreliable as students are not likely to have kept accurate records.
C. They only demonstrate what was already common knowledge to most people.
D. Students are less likely to lie while chatting online than on the telephone.
2. What does the writer state about the early days of Internet use?
A. There was no discernible change in the general level of honest behaviour.
B. The Internet provided people with new ways to commit crime.
C. Children were frequently not permitted any kind of access to the Internet.
D. There was some over-reaction to the perceived dangers of the Internet.
3. What point is illustrated by the references to email record?
A. The corporate world has been forced to reassess its systems of communication.
B. People have developed a less trusting attitude towards others they deal with.
C. People are becoming more cautious with regard to the content of email.
D. E-mail and similar documentation has sometimes been used to manipulate the truth.
4. According to the writer, television programmes on forensic science have ____________ .
A. led to people becoming more frightened of being exposed.
B. encouraged people to adopt more sophisticated methods of deception.
C. overtaken other types of television drama in terms of popularity.
D. given people a false impression on what science can currently achieve.

5. In the fifth paragraph, what are we told about the effect of Internet chat rooms on people?
A. They have had a beneficial influence on some naturally shy people.
B. They have allowed certain people to express themselves more concisely.
C. They have led to a transformation in some people’s usual behaviour.
D. They have improved relations between people from different cultures.
6. What does the writer state about the future impact of online communication?
A. People will ensure that emails are strictly accurate and honest.
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D. It will remove the need for face-to-face contact.
7. Which of the followings is the best definition of the expression “mishandle the truth” in paragraph 1?
A. to lie so as not to hurt someone’s feeling .
B. a euphemism for “to lie”
C. to act or speak in a sneaky way
D. to talk about something difficult or painful
8. The word “to haunt” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________ .
A. disturb B. stalk C. appear D. interrupt

YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.

PART III: Read the following passage and do the tasks below.

Task 1: Choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph from the List of headings below.

List of headings
A. Tea – a beverage of hospitality
B. The fall in the cost of tea
C. Diverse drinking methods
D. Tea on the move
E. An important addition
F. Today’s continuing tradition – In Britain and China
G. Limited objections to drinking tea
H. Tea drinking in the world

TEA TIMES
1
The chances are that you have already drunk a cup or glass of tea today. Perhaps, you are sipping one as you
read this. Tea, now an everyday beverage in many parts of the world, has over the centuries been an important
part of rituals of hospitality both in the home and in wider society.
2
Tea originated in China, and in Eastern Asia tea making and drinking ceremonies have been popular for
centuries. Tea was first shipped to North Western Europe by English and Dutch maritime traders in the 16 th
century. At about the same time, a land route from the Far East, via Moscow, to Europe was opened up. Tea
also figured in America’s bid for independence from British rule – the Boston Tea Party.
3
As, over the last four hundred years, tea-leavers became available throughout much of Asia and Europe, the
ways in which tea was drunk changed. The Chinese considered the quality of the leaves and the ways in which
they were cured all important. People in other cultures added new ingredients besides tea-leaves and hot
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The variations are endless. For example, in Western Sudan on the edge of the Sahara Desert, sesame oil is
added to milky tea on cold mornings. In England tea, unlike coffee, acquired a reputation as a therapeutic
drink that promoted health. Indeed, in European and Arab countries as well as in Persia and Russia, tea was
praised for its restorative and health giving properties. One Dutch physician, Cornelius Blankaart, advised that
to maintain health a minimum of eight to ten cups a day should be drunk, and that up to 50 to 100 daily cups
could be consumed with safety.
4
While European coffee houses were frequently by men discussing politics and closing business deals,
respectable middle-class women stayed at home and held tea parties. When the price of tea fell in the
nineteenth century, poor people took up the drink with enthusiasm. Different grades and blends of tea were
sold to suit every pocket.
5
Throughout the world today, few religious groups object to tea drinking. In Islamic cultures, where drinking
of alcohol is forbidden, tea and coffee consumption is an important part of social life. However, Seventh-Day
Adventists, recognizing the beverage as a drug containing the stimulant caffeine, frown upon the drinking of
tea.
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In Britain, coffee drinking, particularly in the informal atmosphere of coffee shops, is currently in vogue. Yet,
the convention of afternoon tea lingers. At conferences, it remains common practice to serve coffee in the
morning and tea in the afternoon. Contemporary China, too, remains true to its long tradition. Delegates at
conferences and seminars are served tea in cups with lids to keep the infusion hot. The cups are topped up
throughout the proceedings. There are as yet not signs of coffee at such occasions.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Task 2: Complete the summary below with words or phrases from the passage (The form of the words
can be changed). Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBER for each answer.
Originated in China and Eastern Asia, for centuries, both at home and in society, tea, a popular_____
(7) has become an important role in ______(8). In the 19 th century, falling tea prices meant that people could
choose the _______ (9) of tea they could afford. Nowadays, throughout the world, few religious groups raise
______ (10) tea drinking. Because it _______ (11), Seventh-Day Adventists do not approve of the drinking of
tea. In Britain, while coffee is in fashion, afternoon tea is still a ______ (12).

YOUR ANSWERS:
7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.

PART IV: Fill in each numbered space with ONE suitable word.

EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION
If you were to hazard a (1) _________ at when and where the next major earthquake will strike, there’s a
chance that you’d be (2) _________ as accurate as the experts. The science of earthquake prediction is still in
its infancy, which is uncomfortable, considering the threat posed (3) _________ human civilization. Even
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accurate prediction are so low is the nature of the forces involved. It seems to be (6) _________ to tell the
difference between a small earthquake and a warning tremor. Scientists need to decide (7) _________ to put
lives at (8) _________ by not issuing a warning, or constantly issue warnings about the threat (9) _________
an earthquake that may be ignored. In the end, the odds seem to be (10) _________ us solving this difficult
problem any time soon.

YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10

SECTION E: WRITING

PART I: 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 TWO and FIVE words, including the
word given.

1. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. BANNED

=> Jack …………………………………………….. in the next to matches.
2. As far as I know he is still working in Ha Noi.
KNOWLEDGE
=> To …………………………………………, he is still working in Ha Noi.
3. They began calmly discussing football but soon started arguing fiercely about politics. HEATED
=> What began as a calm discussion about football soon developed
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about politics.
4. Even though Diego didn’t know any French at all, he managed to communicate with the SINGLE
Parisian taxi driver.
=> Despite ………………………………………………… of French, Diego managed to communicate with
the
Parisian taxi driver.
5. The warmth of her welcome surprised me. ABACK
=> I ………………………………………… her warm welcome.
Part II: You are Tuan and your best friend, Nam, has sent you an email asking you to help him
organize a special surprise birthday party for his younger sister, Phuong Anh. Read Nam’s email and
the notes you have made. Then write an email (about 80-100 words) to Nam using all your notes.

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From: Nam
Sent: 5th June
Subject: Birthday party

We must make sure that Phuong Anh has no idea we’re planning
such a great surprise! I’m not sure how many people to invite but
our house is certainly too small. Do you think we should book
Phuong Dong Hotel for the evening and have the party there?
Phuong Anh loves music so we could have a live band.
Sounds good
but expensive I’ve also spent ages thinking about what we could buy her as a
present. Do you have any ideas?
Phuong Anh
enjoys reading
Could you come the day before the party to help with the
so ………..….
Sorry – busy preparations? There’s a lot to think about so I’d really like your
that day help. And can you suggest something else that will make this party
really special?

Best wishes, Karaoke party

Nam

From: Tuan
Sent: 7th June
Subject: Birthday party
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PART III: Write an essay (at least 250 words) giving your opinions on the following statement:
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 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
(Hướng dẫn chấm này gồm 03 trang)

SECTION A: LISTENING (40 points)

PART I: MULTIPLE CHOICE. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. B

PART II: MULTIPLE MATCHING. (20 points)

TASK 1: (5 x 2 = 10 points)

1. Speaker 1: H 2. Speaker 2: G 3. Speaker 3: D 4. Speaker 4: A 5. Speaker 5: F

TASK 2: (5 x 2 = 10 points)

6. Speaker 1: E 7. Speaker 2: B 8. Speaker 3: H 9. Speaker 4: D 10. Speaker 5: A

PART III: SENTENCE COMPLETION. (8 x 1 = 8 points)

1. (family) farm 2. (native) trees 3. rats 4. (walking) tracks

5. (wire) fences 6. (plant) nursery 7. insects 8. seeds

SECTION B: PHONETICS (10 points)

PART I: (5 x 1 = 5 points)

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. D

PART II: (5 x 1 = 5 points)

1. A 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. D

SECTION C: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (30 points)

PART I: (10 x 1 = 10 points)

1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C
6. A 7. D 8. B 9. B 10. C

PART II: (10 x 1 = 10 points)

1. safety 2. handful 3. consultant 4. combination 5. enabled
6. freedom 7. uninhibited 8. readily 9. deterrent 10. temptation

PART III: (10 x 1 = 10 points)

Mistake Line Correction Mistake Line Correction

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1. hotter 1 hottest 6. stood 7 standing
2. young 2 youth 7. there 9 where
3. him 3 himself 8. popularly 10 popular
4. did 4 done 9. appearance 11 appearing / his (the)
appearance
5. Germany 6 German 10. Lately 13 Later / Then

SECTION D: READING (60 points)

PART I: (10 x 1 = 10 points)

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. D
6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C

PART II: (8 X 2 = 16 POINTS)

1. D 2. D 3. C 4. A
5. C 6. B 7. B 8. B

PART III: (24 POINTS)

TASK 1: (6 X 2 = 12 POINTS)

1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. G 6. F

TASK 2: (6 X 2 = 12 POINTS)

7. beverage 8. (rituals of) hospitality 9. (different) grades / blends

// grades and blends
10. (some) objections to 11. contains caffeine 12. (lingering) convention

PART IV: (10 x 1 = 10 points)

1. guess 2. almost / nearly 3. to 4. before 5. making

6. impossible 7. whether 8. risk 9. of 10. against

SECTION E: WRITING (60 points)

PART I: (5 x 2 = 10 points)
1. …… was banned from playing ……………….
2. …… (the best of) my knowledge ………….….
3. …… into a heated argument …………………
4. …… not knowing/speaking a single word …...
5. …… was taken aback by ……………………..
PART II: (20 points)
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 - Style and organization: 25% = 5đ
- Grammar and vocabulary: 25% = 5đ
- Length: 25% = 5đ
- Ideas: 25% = 5đ

PART III: (30 points)

- Style and organization: 25% = 7,5 đ
- Grammar and vocabulary: 25% = 7,5đ
- Length: 25% = 7,5đ
- Ideas: 25% = 7,5đ

TOTAL: 200/10 = 20 points

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