THI CHN GIO VIN GII CP HUYN _ Thi gian 120 B/- PHONETICS I.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others 1.A. national B. natural C. passion D. drama 2.A. desire B. pleasure C. treasure D. measure 3. A. naughty B. laughter C. taught D. slaughter 4. A.naked B. sacred C. wicked D. helped 5. A. addition B. nation C. B. question D. attention II. Choose the word whose stress syllable is placed differently from that of the others. 1. A. explain 2. A. specific 3. A. polictics 4. A. establish 5. A. particular B. involve B. coincide B. fertile B. regional B. distinction C. purpose C. inventive C. withdraw C. resident C. material D. excite D. regardless D. heroism D. maximum D. specialize.

C/- VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR & STRUCTURES

I.

Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.

1.Nobody was injured in the accident,..................? A. was there B. was he C. were they D. werent they.

2. There was hardly ............money left in my bank account. A. not B.no C. some D. any

3. I came.......an old friend while I was in the park. A. in B. across C. over D. for

4. She didnt get............well with her boss, so she left the company. A. in B. at C. on D. through.

5. She changed so much that .............anyone recognized her. A. hardly B. almost C. mostly D. not

6. .....................my students enjoy listening to English songs. A. most B. most of C. almost D. nearly.

7. I know him ......... but I have never actually spoken to him. A. by sight B. on sight C. in sight D. from sight.

8. Terry couldnt .........having been at the scene of the crime. A. refuse B. object C. deny D. alter

9. She went .......... the lung cancer before the Christmas. A. in for B. over C. down with D. through

10.The car burst into ...........but the driver managed to escaped. A. fire B. flame C. burning D. heat.

11. Because of her good........., she got the job as a model. A. face B. style C. looks D. character.

12. Mrs Nga decided to give up her job for the ..........of her children. A. sake B. care C. advantage D. concern.

13. Be careful with what you say. He has a .......... temper. A. big B. strong C. hot D. loud.

14. The dentist told him to open his mouth ......... A. broad B. much C. greatly D. wide

15. If you dont like this pen. Take .................. There are some left in the box. A. another B. one other C. others D. the other.

16. I didnt know you were sleeping. Otherwise, I.............so much noise when I arrived. A.dont make B. didnt make C. wont make D. wouldnt have made.

17.It can take up to three months to ....... a man to do this specialist work. A.guide B. raise C. train D. learn.

18. I had to pay................. on a carpet I brought in through Customs today. A. taxes B.rates C. fines D. duty.

19. I regret........................... so much trouble. A. causing

- Well, lets forget all about it. D. to have caused. D.photography

B. having caused C. to cause

20. To do...................... professionally requires a lot of skills. A. photographer B. photographic C. photograph

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

Fill in each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters . Trungs sense of humor ..........him from other students. ( distinct) The homemade ice-cream ..............after it had been in the freezer for an hour. ( hard) Where is the .............. to the shopping centre? ( enter) In Ancient Greece, the Owl was the symbol of ..........( wise) In nursing, women tend to ................ men by four to one. ( number). There is a ...............room with French furniture in her house. ( space) The goverment has had plans to ........our country. ( industry) So far hundreds of ...............have lost their lives in the typhoon Chinchu.( fish) Mr Hoang usually .............Linh at the piano when she sings. ( company) Novelists are among the most ............people in the world. ( imagine)

IV.Mistake identification. (There are 10 errors in the passage.Find and correct them) People collect a large variety of objects stamps, postcards, dolls. Some people collect objects which are connected with history events or with fame people. But one of the strangest collection is that of eggcups. Kevin Murphy of Bradford in Yourshire have 10.000 0f them.His favourite eggcup is one of the shape of a type Yoshireman. Kevins hobby begin seven years ago, after he lent an elephant eggcup to a granddaughter who took such a liking to it she insisted in keep it. Kevin saw a few eggcups he liked on sell in a local shop, and started collecting it. Other like Kevins eggcups too.I have just bought a replace for one of my favourites, which mystery disappeared last week. D/- READING I. Fill in the blank with a suitable word in the following passage.. How do we see in 3D When we look across a field, how (0) . do.. we know that one distant object is bigger than another (1)...........that one object is behind another,not in front of it?.In (2)........words, how do we see things in three dimensions, in proper relation to each other, instead of (3)......... everythingflat? The answer is that(4)............... we see things, we see them not (5)............with our eyes but with our minds as well: we see things (6)............the light of experience. Our minds and memories help(7).........to interpret what we see. For instance, experience gives us an idea about the size of things. A man (8) ...........a boat some

distance from the shore looks much smaller than a man on the beach. But you dont think that one is a large man and the (9)............ a very small man. What you say to yourself is that one man is nearby and the other is(10)............away. II.Read the passage and choose the best answer. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was monument of wisdom and prophery built as a tomb of Pharaoh cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile Rivers is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passagewaya and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh.It is the largest single structure in the worldThe four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north,south,east and west-an incredible engineering feat.The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great pyramid were based on astro-nomical observations. Explorations and details examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past,present,and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with xknown facts of the past.Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have with extraterrestrial beings of the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one uilt by a race far superior to any known today. 1.What has research of the base revealed? A.There are cracks in the foundation. C.The lines represent important events. 2.Extraterrestrial beings are A.Very strong workers. C.researchers in Egyptology. B. astronomers in the ancient time D. living beings from other planets. B.Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaod body. D.A superior race of people built it.

3. What was the most probale reason for providing so many hidden passages ? A. to allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. to permit the high priests to pray at night.

C. to enable the pharaods family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. D. to keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 4. The word intersecting in line 11 is nearest in meaning to A. crossing B. algning C. observing D. cutting

5. What do the intersecting lines in the symbolize? A. Architects plans for the hidden passages. B. Pathways of the great solar body. C. Astrological computations. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 6. In line 13, the word prophesied is closest in meaning to A. affiliated B. precipitated C. terminated D. foretold.

7. What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolsm for the Great Pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza. D. Explodation of the Burial Chamber of Cheops. 8. On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?

A. Observation of the celestial bodies. C. Advanced tools of measurement. 9. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory C. As a tomb of the pharaoh

B. Advanced technology. D. Knowledge of the earths surface.

B. As a religious temple D.As an engineering feat.

10. The word feat in line 8 is closest in meaning to A. accomplishment B. appendage C. festivity D. structure. E/- WRITING I. Use the following sets of words or phrases to complete sentences 1. But/ your help/we/ shouldnt/finished/time. - .............................................................................................................................................. 2. Hardly/I/ arrived/ station/train/left. - .............................................................................................................................................. 3.Considerable/damage/has/caused/fire. - .............................................................................................................................................. 4. I/already/complained/manager/restaurant/food. - ............................................................................................................................................... 5.What/you/should/do/study/harder. - .............................................................................................................................................. II. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 1.Toans school is making him sit his exams again. ( made) - ................................................................................................................ 2. If you see Linh by any chance, could you ask her to get in touch?(happen) - ................................................................................................................ 3.Without Jean, I would never have made it to the top. ( been) - ................................................................................................................. 4.It would be better if you didnt bring Tim to the party. ( rather). - ................................................................................................................ 5.I cant stand getting up early. ( what) - ..................................................................................................................

K THI CHN GIO VIN GII HUYN Chu k:2011-2013 p n v hng dn chm D/- READING II. Fill in the blank with a suitable word in the following passage. 10 marks 5. only 10. far 5. D 10. A

1. or 2. other 3. seeing 4.when 6. in 7. us 8.on 9. other II.Read the passage and choose the best answer. 10 marks 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. C E/- WRITING III. Use the following sets of words or phrases to complete sentences. 5 marks 1. - But for your help, we shouldent have finished on time .

2. 3. 4. 5. IV. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

- Hardly had I arrived at the station when the train left. - Considerable damage has been caused by the fire. - I have already complained to the manager of the restaurant about the food . - What you should do is to study harder. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. - Toan is being made to sit his exams again by his school. - If you happen to see Linh, could you ask her to get in touch? - If it hadnt been for Jean, I would never have made it to the top. - Id rather you hadnt brought Tim to the party. - What I cant stand is getting up early.

S GIAO DUC&AO TAO LAM ONG

E KIEM TRA CHAT

NAM HOC 2003 -2004

LNG CUOI NAM

TRNG THPT CHUYEN THANG LONG I Put the verbs in the correct forms and tenses: 1. Does that road need ? (broad) 2. Its obligatory that the voyage (cancel) 3. Were I (know) the truth, I would tell you about it. 4. Id rather you (keep) your mouth (shut) 5. He suggested that a petition (draw) up. 6. We must take an umbrella. It (rain) 7. She (be) here but she (go) down with flu. 8. Without your assistant, we (not be) able to complete our last project in our allotted time. II Put in suitable prepositions and adverb particles: 1. After the operation, he had to get on crutches. 2. I want you to copy carefully the model. 3. I turned at the meeting but the others didnt come. 4. My shoes wear very quickly since I started walking to the office. 5. The African elephant will be extinct within twenty years if an international campaign the ivory trade is not started immediately. 6. The ship was bound Japan when it ran into a typhoon. 7. The gun went in his hand while he was cleaning it. 8. He was far from satisfied with the way things had turned. He sat lost thought. 9. This is a very important decision. All our lives are stake. 10. It always pays to buy high-quality goods. III Word form: 1. Dont forget your appointment tomorrow. Youre getting can make a lot of trouble. , and the long run its cheaper. MON THI: TIENG ANH LP 11 CHUYEN

2. George quarrels a lot. Ive never known such a person. 3. Dianes a poet, and even her ordinary writing is . . Her are getting pretty well known these days. IV Choose which of the A - F, match the numbered gaps in the A and so taken by the physical Zeami B and undisputed ruler of all Japan C and its plays of were great the performed in natural settings beauty D and performed the of se central role himself E and-at Shrine Grand it is charms of following article: In returning to the roots of Japanese theater, a deep love of nature is to be found. The first dances were offerings to the gods of nature, acts of worship performed in Shinto shrines, (0) I. . The solemn art of non also began as a form of Shinto ritual, (1) . At the Itsukushima shrine on the Inland Sea near Hiroshima, the noh stage was built at the edge of the shore, and, at high tide, appeared to float on the water. The outstanding personality in the history of noh was Zeami, the most famous actor (2) In 1374, Shogun Yoshimitsu attended a performance in which Zeami and his father Kanami were taking part. He was is captivated by Kanamis acting (3) then eleven years old, that he became their patron. At the close of the medieval period, the noh play found a new patron in Hideyoshi, the general who had risen from the rank of foot unifier (4) soldier to become the developed a Hideyoshi

passion for noh, He commissioned plays set in his own time, with himself as chief protagonist and hero. In a final manifestation of egomania, he even took to the stage (5)

played in the open air F and made use of the art to enhance his own prestige G and it epitomized the artistic ideals of the late Middle Ages H and playwright of his time I and so too were the magic antics of simple puppets

V Cloze test: We moved into our new house

(1)

a warm September day. It

(2)

was not really a new house; it was a hundred and four years but it was new to us. The house had running electricity, but for
(4) (3)

, gas and

reason there was no electric light in the

(5)

kitchen. We had not noticed this shortage

we had first looked

(6) (7)

over the house. It was something quite unexpected: a house with electricity but a kitchen light. It was especially puzzling because our was a large room, perhaps
(8)

largest in the

house. I telephoned for an charged 85 for

(10)

(9)

. He came and fixed it for us. And he

the job.

VI - Rewrite these sentences: 1. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it. Most students are capable
...

2. I only recognized him when he came into the light Not until
.

3. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights. The excuse Theres
.

4. You neednt make an appointment to see the personnel manager.

5. Can I speak to someone about my problem? Would it

..

VII - Rewrite the following sentences, using exactly the words provided: 1. All teachers like Kate. (POPULAR)

2. That jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her. (GROWN)

3. He is said to be a very hard bargainer.

(REPUTATION) (GRANTED)

4. He doesnt appreciate his wife.

5. The amount the firm spent on the project initially was $15,000. (OUTLAY)

VIII - Translate into English: Toi rat lo lang bi v nhng bai hoc trng rat kho oi vi toi. Toi khong hieu bai nhng nhng hoc sinh khac trong lp biet giao vien ang giang ve van e g. Toi nen noi vi ai ay? Chung toi sap co ky thi va toi biet toi se rt. Bo me toi se rat gian v ngh toi luon hoc tot. Hay lam n giup toi.

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Answer keys
I 1. broadening 2. (should) be cancelled 3. to know 4. kept shut 5. (should) be drawn 6. is raining/is going to rain 7. should have been - should be 8. wouldnt have been II 1. about 10. in III 1. forgetful / forgetfulness IV 1. on 2. old V 1. C 2. H VI 1. 3. water 4. some 3. A 4. B 5. D 5. when 6. without 7. kitchen 8. the 9. electrician 10. doing 2. quarrelsome 3. poetic(al) / poems 2. from 3. up 4. out 5. against 6. for 7. off 8. in 9. at

Most students are capable of working very hard when they feel like it.

2. Not until he came in to the light did I recognize him. 3. The excuse for the declaration of war was the defence of their territorial rights. 4. Theres no need to make an appointment to see the personnel manager. Theres no need to see the personnel manager by appointment. 5. Would it be possible to speak to someone about my problem? VII 1.Kate is popular with all teachers. 4. 2. 3. 5. He takes his wife for granted. My daughter has grown out of the/that jumper you knitted for her. He has the reputation of/for being a very hard bargainer. The firms initial outlay on the project was 15,000.

The initial outlay of the firm on the project was 15,000. VII Im very worried because the lessons at school are too difficult for me. I dont understand them, but the others in the class know what the teachers are talking about. Who should I talk to? We have exams soon, and I know Im going to fail them. My parents will be furious because they think Im doing OK. Please help.