I. PHONETICS: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1 A. name B. flame C. man D. fame

2. A. count B. sound C. found D. should
3. A. noon B. tool C. foot D. spoon
4. A. think B. there C. theme D. thumb
5. A. said B. bait C. maid D. plate
Choose the word whose stress is different.
6. A. reality B. opening C. deter D. lapel
7. A. power B. character C. balloon D. unification
8. A. present B. behavior C. psychologist D. enjoyable
9. A. display B. intention C. basic D. unless
10. A. criminal B. unbeatable C. succeed D. define
II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Part A: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence below.
1. _______the cave was found, millions of visitors from many countries have come to look at its beauty.
A. When B. Since C. While D. Unless
2. This is the stone bed _______the king had lain before he died in the 14 th century.
A. however B. of which C. wherever D. where
3. It’s so long since I last saw him that I almost failed to_______ him.
A. recognize B. receive C. approve D. accept
4. The coal and steel industries are among the productions_______ by the government.
A. control B. to control C. controlling D. controlled
5. His play made a tremendous_______ on audience.
A. result B. affect C. impact D. collision
6. Unmarried middle-aged ladies usually dislike being called _______.although it is technically the correct
word to use.
A. old maids B. spinsters C. maidens D. bachelors
7. She’s so _______in doing her research that she never has time to relax.
A. involved B. included C. complicated D. approved
8. I apologize. I shouldn’t_______ my temper.
A. have made B. have lost C. have showed D. have given
9. When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in front of you. Opening a present
in front of the gift-giver is _______ polite.
A. acquired B. considered C. known D. called
10. Even if the host doesn’t like a present, he or she will tell a “white lie” and say _______ they like the gift
to prevent the guest from feeling bad.
A. how often B. what C. for what D. how much
11. _______ the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield.
A. Since B. Despite C. Due to D. Because
12. The color of your shirt does not _______ that of your trousers.
A. suit B. fit C. harmonize D. match
13. Many people love routine jobs which promise _______.
A. security B. sanguineness C. vacancy D. registration
14. An employer may look with_______ on a young college graduate.
A. suspect B. suspicion C. suspicious D. suspiciously
15. Expressing one’s _______is one skill that the school can really teach.
A. thinking B. thoughts C. thoughtfulness D. thoughtlessness
16. As a model, you have to _______ the art of walking in high heels.
A. master B. grasp C. study D. gain
17. An accident in the power station may result in large _______ of radiation being released.
A. numbers B. number C. amount D. amounts
18. They are bring in _______changes to the way the office is run.
A. large B. radical C. deep D. immense
19. Some people feel that television should give less _______ to sport.
A. programmes B. coverage C. concern D. involvement
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20. If you can’t find what you want in this chapter, look it up in the _______.
A. reference B. index C. catalogue D. directory
21. People believe there is a _______between the two crimes.
A. joint B. chain C. link D. connector
22. I can’t tell Peter and Paul apart; they are _______twin.
A. similar B. alike C. resemblance D. identical
23. You are not allowed to drive _______the influence _______ alcohol.
A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in
24. She was overwhelmed with honor _______ recognition _______ her bravery.
A. with/of B. on/in C. by/about D. in/of
25. _______exception _______ the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning.
A. With/to B. With/of C. In/of D. By/on
26. The staff can’t take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays _______rotation.
A. on B. under C. by D. in
27. The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers _______.
A. on the spot B. all in all C. beyond the joke D. with in reach
28. The children often make _______ of Charles, which annoys his parents very much.
A. allowance B. fun C. way D. consideration
29. She’s a dancer, so I’ll buy a pair of _______ shoes for her birthday.
A. dances B. dancer's C. dance D. dancing
30. If you _______ to Paris tomorrow, please telephone me first.
A. were going B. are going C. will go D. had been going
31. I don't mind how you deal with the problem. It's _______ you.
A down on B in at C up to D over by
32. Have you seen the place _______the graduation ceremony will be held in?
A. in that B. where C. is where that D. which
33. My uncle was _______ ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
A. critically B. deeply C. fatally D. seriously
34. In the past, most people believed that the world’s resources could never be used_______,
A. up B. all C. whole D. at all
35. I’d like invite him to _______ dinner next week, it that’s OK with you.
A. X B. a C. an D. the
36. Her mother told her not to be too _______and advised her to try to do things herself.
A. dependable B. depending C. dependent D. independent
37. Give me your telephone number _______I need your help.
A. in case B. so that C. unless D. whether
38. The question was easy enough, but _______students could answer it.
A. a little B. few C. a few D. a great number of
39. If it’s raining tomorrow, we shall have to _______ the match till Sunday
A. put off B. cancel C. play D. put away
40. I can’t remember if I saw that film on television or at _______ cinema.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
Part B: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space.
1. How much does _______ of this club cost? (MEMBER)
2. She is extremely _______ about the history of art. (KNOW)
3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more _______ every day. (TROUBLE)
4. He is completely_______! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY)
5. His boss told him off because he had behaved_______. (RESPONSIBLE)
6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later _______ when a medical check proved that
he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY)
7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of _______ their diet.
(ORGANISE)
8. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so_______ One minute he goes mad when you come late; the next
he says nothing. You never know where you are! (CONSIST)
9. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the _______ species .(DANGER)
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10. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely_______ (RECOGNIZE)
Part C: Choose the correct tense of the verb to complete the following passage
Thieves (1)_______ (break) into the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Holland many times. The
museum (2)_______ (be) a treasure house of the artist Vincent Van Gogh's paintings. His works (3)_______
(sell) at record prices in recent years. A year ago a Japanese company (4)_______ (buy) Van Gogh's Portrait
of Doctor Cachet for US$ 82.5 million. His world famous "Sunflower" (5)_______ (just sell) for skyrocketing
price as well. Yet, during his short tragic life, the passionate and visionary artist only manages to sell one of
his paintings.
The surprising prices paid for his works (6)_______ (attract) art thieves. There (7)_______ (be) four
major thefts so far, twenty paintings, worth hundreds of million of dollars (8)_______ (steal). Fortunately,
they (9)_______ (recover) from the thieves’ getaway car. It seemed that the two thieves (10)_______ (leave)
their getaway car near a railway station on the eastern outskirts of Amsterdam.
1. A. have been breaking B. had broken C. broke D. was breaking
2. A. was B. is C. has been D. had been
3. A. have been sold B. have sold C. were sold D. sold
4. A. buys B. had bought C. bought D. has bought
5. A. just sold B. has just sold C. was just sold D. has just been sold
6. D. have attracted B. attracted C. were attracted D have been attracted
7. A. had been B. were C. would be D. have been
8. A. had stolen B. had been stolen C. stole D. was stolen
9. A. recovered B. have recorded C. have been recorded D. were recovered
10. A. had left B. have left C. left D. would leave
Part D: Find the mistakes in each line in the passage below and then correct them. The number (0) is an example
The world’s oceans are so vastly that they can cope with the present levels (0) vastly  vast
of pollution. However, few is known about the long-term effects of (1) _______
such slow poisoning. The more serious problem of modern times is that (2) _______
man is destroyed the earth’s natural resources and transforming huge area (3) _______
into wasteland. As the result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow (4) _______
enough to feed the world rapid increase population. A way of protecting (5) _______
all the wildlife in the earth must also be found as many species are extreme (6) _______
danger of disappearance complete from the face of the earth. The dangers, (7) _______
however, are not confined solely the land and sea. The smoke in (8) _______
the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so many that the amount of (9) _______
sunlight has been educed in many cities. Man’s whole environment is (10) _______
being changed in a serious way.
PART III : READING
Part A: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements true (T) or F (false)
GLOBAL CALL COMMUNICATIONS
Globalcall Communications has grown from a telecommunications solutions provider for local businesses
in the greater Seattle metropolitan area to a truly global corporation providing telecommunications solutions
for clients both large and small. Established to fill a significant market gap for simple communication
solutions, the company first expanded to most major North American cities before becoming a major
multinational player.
Presently, the company is extending operations to include voice over IP, as well as high-speed cable
Internet access. Globalcall Communications' team includes more than 40,000 specialists worldwide in more
than 20 countries on three continents. Next year will see the deployment of a third generation wireless
communications network in Asian countries.
The future looks bright for Globalcall Communications. By 2005 the company will be servicing more than
15 million households and businesses globally. Global call Communications will have become a household
word. We look forward to serving clients and are planning to do everything in our power to make sure that
your communication future is unlimited and simple.
TRUE OR FALSE
1. The company began by offering computer software solutions to local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
2. The company was founded on an approach to providing simple communication solutions.
3. The company is expanding operations at the moment.
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4. Worldwide communications employs more than 40,000 specialists.
5. The company expects to be servicing more than 50 million customers worldwide by 2005.
Part B: Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option ( A,B,C or D ) in each question
Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an awareness of
their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognized by many experts as
promoting these qualities is the Montessori Method, first practiced by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early
1900s. Nancy McCormick Ram Busch is credited with popularizing the method in the United States, where
today there are over 400 Montessori schools.
The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks
that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of
touch and learn how to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in
language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.
1. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain the role of early education in child development
B. To describe the development of the Montessori Method
C. To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori
D. To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values
2. According to the passage, who was first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the USA?
A. Nancy McCormick Ram Busch B. A prominent educational expert
C. Maria Montessori D. An administrator in the Department of Education
3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method?
A. Development of tactile senses B. Improvement of language ability
C. Capacity to perform adult tasks D. Knowledge of arts and sciences
4. The author of this passage probably feels that Montessori method ______.
A. has little long-lasting benefit for children B. will lose its popularity in the United States.
C. does not accomplish what it claims to achieve D. is an effective means of child education
5. The following paragraph most likely discusses_______.
A. another education approach beneficial to children B. details on the life of Maria Montessori
C. additional practitioners of the Montessori method D. elements of science, music, and art.
Part C: Choose the most suitable one to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below.
KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE
Personal space is a term that refers (1) _______ the distance we like to keep between ourselves and other
people. When (2) _______we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If a
business colleague comes close than 1.2 meters, the (3) _______ common response is to move (4) _______
Some interesting (5) _______ have been done in libraries. If strangers come too close, many people get up
and leave the building; others use different methods such as turning their back on the intruder. Living in cities
has (6) _______ people develop new skills for dealing with situations (7) _______ they are very close to
strangers. (8) _______ people on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and
apologize if hands touch by mistake. People use newspapers (9) _______ a barrier between themselves and
other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance, (10) _______ sure they are not looking
into anyone’s eyes.
1. A. from B. to C. for D. about
2. A. anyone B. nobody C. people D. someone
3. A. most B. best C. more D. first
4. A. on B. in C. up D. away
5. A. research B. studies C. survey D. questionnaires
6. A. done B. caused C. made D. allowed
7. A. that B. where C. which D. how
8. A. Most of B. The most C. Almost D. Most
9. A. like B. as C. alike D. such as
10. A. making B. make C. be D. made
Part D: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Rearrange them.
A. On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the overcoat
pocket. The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother.

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B. In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in a will which
had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of witnesses. His wife and two other
sons were virtually cut off without a penny. Marshal was not inclined to split up the inheritance he had come
into any more fairly.
C. Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying they should
look in an old family Bible. This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and examined in front of
independent witnesses. Sure enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later version of the will, one which
divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three sons. The will appeared to be
genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court.
D. Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams. One of the most famous
and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair.
E. Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one of his other
two sons. The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life.
PART IV: WRITING
Part A: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the
original one, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way
Example: (0) There was no conclusion at the end of the workshop.
They did not conclude anything at the end of the workshop.
1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.  Scarcely
2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.  Rather ...............
3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.  There has .....................
4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.  Had it not
5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.  It was
6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.  Much to
7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.  The ..................................
8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility.  Had ..........................
9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it.  I’d rather ............................
10. If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly.  It was her
Part B: Study the graphs below. Write a short description on the birthrates of some countries. Give
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your comments. (in about 120 – 150 words)
an
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(Per thousand)
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1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005

Birthrates in Sweden Birthrates in Australia

Birthrates in China Birthrates in VietNam

Part C: What do you think about the environment pollution nowadays? In your opinions, what can be
done to prevent pollution in our country? Write about 200 – 250 words stating your opinion.

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 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN ANH VĂN
KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT

1C 2D 3C 4B 5A 6B 7B 8A 9C 10 A
PHẦN II : TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP : 7.0 điểm
Part A : Chọn thông tin, hoàn chỉnh câu : 4.0 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng : 0.1 đ
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C
6. B 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. D
11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B
16. A 17. D 18. B 19. B 20. B
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B
26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B
31. C 32. D 33. D 34. A 35. A
36. C 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. C
Part B: Đưa về hình thức đúng : 1.0 điêm, mỗi câu đúng: 0.1 đ
1. membership 6. disqualified
2. knowledgeable 7. disorganising
3. troublesome 8. inconsistent
4. unemployable 9. endangered
5. irresponsibly 10. unrecognisable

Part C: Chọn thì đúng cho các động từ trong ngoặc, hoàn chỉnh đoạn văn: 1 điểm , mỗi câu đúng: 0.1 đ
1. A. have been breaking
2. B. is
3. A. have been sold
4. C. bought
5. D. has just been sold
6. D. have attracted
7. A. had been
8. B. had been stolen
9. D. were recovered
10. C. left
Part D :
1. few  little
2. more  more
3 destroying  destroyed
4 the  a
5. rapid  rapidly
6 in on
7. complete completely
8. sea the sea
9. many much
PHẦN III : ĐỌC HIỂU : 4.0 điểm
Part A: Đọc bài văn, trả lời đúng hoặc sai : 1 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng: 0.2đ
1. True 2. False 3. False 4. False 5. True
Part B: Chọn câu trả lời đúng: 1 điểm, mỗi câu trả lời đúng: 0.2 đ
1.b 2.a 3.c 4.d 5.a
Part C: Chọn từ thích hợp, hoàn thành đoạn văn: 1 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng: 0.1đ
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. b
6. c 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a
Part D: Sắp xếp các đoạn theo trật tự đúng : 1điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng: 0.2đ
1. D 2. B 3. E 4. A 5. C

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PHẦN IV: VIẾT : 6.0 điểm

Part A: Viết chuyển đổi câu, dùng từ cho sẳn: 1.0 điểm, mỗi câu viết đúng: 0.1 đ

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

Part B: Đọc và giải thích đồ thị minh họa tỉ lệ sinh sản ở một số nước: 2.0 điểm
 Ý tưởng: 1.0 điểm :
- diễn đạt được các diễn tiến về tăng , giảm của từng đường biểu diễn theo các mốc thời gian.
- Nêu được nhận xét và ý kiến cá nhân sau khi xem biểu đồ. ( so với 3 nước kia, tỉ lệ sinh ở
Việt Nam là rất cao và giảm chậm.)
Chúng ta cần phải làm gì ?
* Kỹ thuật viết: 1.0 điểm.
Phải trình bày dưới hình thức nhận xét, lý luận. Câu văn viết mạch lạc, tự
nhiên , đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ phong phú , chính xác.

Part C: 3.0 điểm

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