ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 1)

SECTION II: GRAMMAR AND LEXICAL ITEMS (6.0 Pts)

Part 1: Choose the correct word and phrase to complete each sentence.
1. Anyone __________ scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship.
A. who has B. with C. whose D. has
2. ____________ that at the age of 15 he would be playing for his country.
A. Did he know little B. Little did he know C. Little he knew D. A little he knew
3. How beautiful she is ! She is wearing a _______________.
A. pretty purple silk dress B. purple pretty silk dress C. dress silk pretty purple D. silk pretty purple
dress
4.Peter and his friend, Margaret are talking about her cooking.
Peter: What a fantastic cook you are, Margaret! Margaret: “ ___________”
A. It’s kind of you to say so B. No, no, it’s true C. Sorry, I don’t think so D. I’d prefer it
5. It is necessary that a life-guard __________ the swimming pool while the children are taking their
swimming lessons.
A. monitored B. monitors C. monitoring D. monitor
6. It was found that he lacked the _________to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
7. The doctor said that sweets should be eaten in ___________.
A. compulsion B. restriction C. moderation D. qualification
8. Using bare toes, lift a towel from the floor 10 times with the painful foot, then 10 times with ______.
A. another B. each other C. the other D. others
9. When he was a child, he loved taking things to ___________ - to see how they worked.
A. pieces B. objects C. components D. bites
10. What he told me was a __________ of lies
A. load B. mob C. pack D. flock
11. The new curriculum has been designed to ______ students’ learning by combining theory with hands-on
practice.
A. alleviate B. optimize C. sharpen D.exaggerate
12. My father is going to go up to the_________ when he found out I’ve lost the car keys.
A. fence B. wall C. rampart D. mountain
13. If Jenkins fails to ________ the goods one more time, I’ll fire him.
A. distribute B. transport C. convey D. deliver
14. Shakespear’s plays have stood the ____________ of time because they are so well-written.
A. test B. quiz C. exam D. road
15. The popular press often contains a lot more ________ than hard facts.
A. tolerance B. influence C. speculation D. realism
16. There has been a(n) ________ of the disease in several villages in the south of the country.
A. breakout B. outbreak C. breakdown D. breakup
17. When I started to study archaeology, I knew ______ no Latin, but within a year I could read it rather well.
A. barely B. entirely C. scarcely D. virtually
18. What the company needs is a ___________ actor who can take on a variety of roles.
A. variable B. changeable C. diverse D. versatile
19. Our hosts had prepared a ______ meal with seven courses to celebrate our arrival.
A. generous B. lavish C. spendthrift D. profuse
20. A major problem in the construction of new buildings ______________________.
A. is that windows have been eliminated while air conditioning systems have not been perfected.
B. is they have eliminated windows and still don’t have good air conditioning.
C. is because windows are eliminated but air conditioners don’t work.
D. is depend on the fact that while they have eliminated windows, they are not capable to produceefficient air
conditioning systems.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
1. Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. instant B. available C. direct D. facial
2: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too
much time on it? A. connect to the Internet all day
B. update new status C. use social network daily D. get latest information
3: How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
A. participated B. succeeded C. hosted D. performed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.

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1: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional
2: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess
3: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy D. difficult to operate
Part 2: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting
1. Not until he got home he realized he had forgotten to give her the present.
A. got B. he realized C. her D. the present
2. The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became
A. the longer B. waited C. the long queue D. impatiently
3. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from Canada, are planning to attend the firework display in Da Nang,
Vietnam.
A. with B. her cousins C. are D. to attend
4. If one type of manufacturing expands, it is like that another type will shrink considerably.
A. expands B. like C. another D. considerably
5. For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs and flowers and using
them for perfumes or medicine.
A. man B. sweet-smelling C. using them D. or
Part 3: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (10 pts)
1. Despite her severe………….., she fulfilled her goals in life. DISABLE
2. Being……………. is the worst thing that can happen to someone. EMPLOY
3. If you buy presents in the summer your…………………… can be very high. SAVE
4. Due to the pilot's…………………, the copilot managed to land safely. GUIDE
5. It's important to also see the less………………… sides of the job. DESIRE
6. I was surprised at his………………… to give up. REFUSE
7. Children are by nature………………….. of danger. AWARE
8. She is always……………. towards her parents. RESPECT
9. The hospital has the best medical……………. and fast ambulances. EQUIP
10. You can relax in the comfortable………………….. of the hotel.
SURROUND
SECTION IV: READING (6.0pts)
Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each gap.
It is important to recognize that online learning has (1) _____advantages and disadvantages. Although
students’ grades appear to be unaffected by the mode of instruction, certain courses are more challenging to
students who (2) ____ their studies in the virtual environment than in the classroom. However, in online
classes, participation in learning activities may be less (3)______, especially for shy students, and the quality
and quantity of student-student and teacher-student interaction may be higher. Increasingly, it is a/an (4)
______ issue for designers of online curriculums to decide how to match the advantages of different modes of
instruction to specific courses, by offering not only fully classroom-based or online courses, but also that take
the best element of both types to (5) _____ the needs of students and teachers and to (6) ____ the most
efficient use of resources. Students who study online tend to lack a sense of community, trust and positive
interaction with other course members and teachers - all elements that were in the past believed to increase the
effectiveness of classroom learning, amongst least confident learners. However, online students generally also
feel that they learn at a similar rate to their (7) ____ in the classroom, and in fact at my college their grades are
just as good as those who are taught in (8) ____. But just imagine how much more effective our online courses
could be if they fostered a culture of class cohesion, spirit, trust and interaction, both among students and
between students and faculty. Perhaps the most effective way to achieve this improvement is for online
educators to give more (9) ____ contact and to encourage students to collaborate. Online learning provides a
far more student-centered teaching approach than the traditional classroom method, and all school (10)
____should aim to adopt it as their main means to deliver education.
1. A. infinite B. definite C. defined D. intimate
2. A. take out B. set out C. carry out D. give out
3. A. disgusting B. interestings C. appealing D. daunting
4. A. crucial B. apparently C. obviously D. expendable
5. A. insatiate B. cater C. address D. respond
6. A. put B. make C. earn D. gain
7. A. peers B. counterparts C. partners D. partakers
8. A. private B. person C. individual D. secret
9. A. one-for-one B. one-by-one C. one-in-one D. one-on-one

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 10. A. directors B. workers C. benefactors D. designers
Part 2: Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. Write the answers in the corresponding numbered
boxes.
THE BIRTH OF YOUTUBE
In 2005, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, two software (11) ______ from Silicon Valley in California, were
invited to dinner party. Several people had brought their camcorders to the party and these people were
complaining about (12) _____ difficult it was to share home videos online. That was when Chad and Steve
came up with the idea for YouTube, the site which makes it easy to upload home videos onto the Internet.
They formed a company, borrowed some money and set themselves up in (13)_________. It (14)______ out
that millions of people already had short home video clips that they thought it (15)______ be fun to share with
other enthusiasts around the world. Launched in December 2005, YouTube soon contained more than a
million short video clips. People were uploading 8,000 clips a day, and watching three million a day. They
had mostly heard about the site through (16)______ of mouth, email and hyperlink, and eighty percent of the
clips had been (17)______ by amateurs. So why was YouTube (18)_____ an immediate success? Researchers
found that, on (19)______, people were spending fifteen minutes on the site during each visit, which was
enough time to view several short funny clips. In (20)_____ words, they were using YouTube to give them a
little break from their work or study.
Part 3: Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
It is sometimes very difficult to decide which career to choose when you leave school. British students are
helped by careers teachers, who inform them about different careers, the qualifications needed and try to help
them make up their minds. Mr. Hemmings, a careers teacher as well as a History teacher, talks about his
experience. ‘I’ve been a careers teacher for around five years and, on the whole, I’ve found it a rewarding
experience. Our students have careers lessons once a week for the fourth and the fifth years (15 and 16 years
old). My task consists of explaining as accurately as possible the qualifications required for each job, as well
as the type of work and personal skills involved. Advising teenagers can be rather difficult – some youngsters
have no idea at all of what they want to do, or of what the real world outside school really is. They come to
me and say ‘I don’t like routine nine-to-five jobs… I’d like something exciting that pays well…’ What can I
say? That we’re running out of exciting jobs? But they usually end up facing reality and come down to their
senses after a while… Anyway here in school we only give them a piece of advice according to what we know
about their favorite and weakest subjects, pastimes and personality. But if you ask me, things are happening so
quickly around here, with our economy in the dumps that sometimes you just don’t know what to say. A few
days ago I asked a fifteen- year-old boy what job he had in mind and he replied ‘I haven’t any plans… You
see, Sir, I don’t know what new jobs will replace today’s’. What could I say?
1. What do careers teachers in Britain help students?
A. Inform them about different careers B. Tell them the qualifications needed for careers
C. Help them make up their minds D. All of the above
2. How has Mr Hemmings found his job as a career’s teacher?
A. An easy job B. a rewarding experience C. A stressful job D. a challenging experience
3. How often do British students have careers lessons?
A. Once a week B. twice a weekC. Once a fortnight D. twice a month
4. Why is it difficult to advise teenagers?
A. Teenagers have no idea of what exciting jobs are. B. Many youngsters never go outside of their houses.
C. Some of them don’t know what careers they want. D. Many teenagers only like doing jobs that pay
well.
5. Why hasn’t the student got any plans about his future job?
A. There will be many new jobs in the future. B. His parents haven’t told him about his future job.
C. He is too young to think about it. D. He is busy studying his favorite subjects.
IV. In the following text, six sentences or parts of sentences have been removed. Above the extract you will
find the six removed sentences PLUS one sentence which doesn't fit. Choose from the sentences (A-G) the
one which fits each gap (1-6). Remember, there is one extra sentence you do not need to use. Write the
correct letter in the box.
Choose from the following sentences to fill the spaces in the text. There is ONE extra.
A. Using a microwave for cooking a large food mass is difficult due to limited penetration of microwaves.
B. This can be overcome by leaving the food to stand for a few minutes when cooking is completed.
C. It is advised that the water should be poured slowly into another container that already contains the powder.
D. In this way, buying a microwave oven with a turntable ensure the food is cooked throughout.
E. Conversely the microwaves do not heat glass, ceramic and plastic containers.
F. If the microwaves are not absorbed inside the oven, the oven can be damaged by electrical arcs and
overheating of the microwave source.
G. When water in that state is disturbed, it can suddenly and unexpectedly boil violently.

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MICROWAVING
Microwaving is a method of cooking where food is bombarded by microwaves, usually within an appliance
called a microwave oven which excite the water, fat and sugar molecules, thereby heating (cooking) both the
outside and center of the food at the same time. (1)…………………
(A common myth is that a microwave oven cooks from the center of the food outward. This appears to happen
because heat generated at the surface escapes more readily from the surface of the food into the surrounding air.)
One advantage of microwaving is that small amounts of food can be heated very quickly, making it useful for
reheating leftovers.
The disadvantage is that food which is microwaved does not undergo some of the chemical reactions, such as
browning, which makes the food visually attractive. Primitive microwave ovens often do not cook evenly,
leading to a concern that bacteria easily killed by more traditional cooking methods may survive the quick
cooking time in "cold spots", though the food item as a whole is cooked to a safe average temperature. (2) ……
Some high-end microwave ovens are combined with a convection oven which basically cook the food using
microwave and hot air simultaneously to achieve both the fast cooking time and browning effect.
(3) …………………
However microwave ovens are used in some fast food chains and special microwave bags are available for
cooking fowl or large joints of meat.
Professional chefs generally recommend using microwaves for a limited set of tasks, including: melting fats
(such as butter) and chocolate, cooking grains like oatmeal and grits, cooking rice, thawing frozen meats and
vegetables before cooking by other methods and quickly reheating already-cooked foods.
Using a microwave to boil water is potentially dangerous, due to superheating. In a microwave, water can be
raised quickly to a temperature above the boiling point before major bubbles form, especially if it is purified and
in a very clean glass vessel. (4) …………………
This effect is rare, even for scientists who try to deliberately recreate it, and any seed whatsoever for boiling is
likely to prevent the problem. Boiling water with, for instance, a teabag already in it will prevent any dangers by
providing a seed, as will using a mug that is not perfectly clean.
The risk greatly increases when water has already been boiled once in the same container. This situation can
occur if the user of the oven boiled the water once, forgot about it, then came back later to boil it again. The first
time the water boils, the seed bubbles (microscopic bubbles of air around which larger steam bubbles grow) are
used up and largely eliminated from the water as it cools down. When the water is heated again, the lack of seed
bubbles causes superheating, and a risk of a steam explosion when the water's surface is disturbed.
Placing something in the water before heating can mostly alleviate this risk. If you are planning to mix
something with the water, say tea or hot chocolate, adding it before heating will insure that the water boils.
Otherwise, placing a wood object, for instance a chopstick, in the water before heating will also work.
Care should be taken when removing heated water from a microwave. Make sure that the hands are protected
from possible liquid boil-over, place the container on a level, heat-proof surface and stir liquid with a warm
spoon. Also, never add powdered substances (such as instant coffee or cocoa mix) to the container taken from
the microwave, due to the addition of all those seed bubbles and the potential for violent, spontaneous boiling.
(5) …………………
Metal objects, such as metal utensils, in a microwave oven can lead to dangerous situations. Metals do not
absorb microwaves effectively. Instead, metals reflect microwaves, thereby preventing the latter from reaching
the food. (6) …………………
Thin metal layers, such as metal foil and mugs with metal trim can melt or burn due to the strong electrical
currents that are generated in metal objects. However, small solid metal objects, such as spoons, in combination
with a large amount of absorbing food or liquid, normally do not lead to problems.
SECTION V: WRITING (5pts)
Part 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its meaning stays the same.
1. Although it was expected that he would stand for the election, he didn’t.
-Contrary to _________________________________________________________________.
2. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
-If I________________________________________________________________________.
3. The world’s population has risen dramatically over the last fifty years.
-There has been ______________________________________________________________.
4. The staff hated Frank’s new policies intensely and so went on strike.
-So intense___________________________________________________________________.
5. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
-The very____________________________________________________________________.
6. His appearance was completely unexpected.
-His appearance. ---------------------------------------------------------------
7. She said nothing, but stood looking at him.

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-Without ___________________________________________________________________
8. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
-The owner ___________________________________________________________________
9. I prefer to go by myself
-I would ___________________________________________________________________
10. My mother was the first woman who went to university in London.
-My mother ___________________________________________________________________
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first printed, using the word
given
1. Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities. (Taken)
- Minerals .................................................................................the earth in immense quantities.
2. "I have to criticized by non-professionals" the football star said. (Objected)
- The football star .................................................................................by non-professionals.
3. “Would you like me to help you, Daisy?” Peter said. (OFFERED)
-Peter .................................................................................Daisy.
4. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth every day. (IF)
-If you .................................................................................tooth decay.
6. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she’d been rejected for the job. (BROKE)
-Mary ________________________________she heard that she’d been rejected for the job.
7. Everybody knows that the president died in a plane crash. ( KNOWLEDGE)
-It is__________________________________________ the president died in a plane crash.
8. The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned. ( CRUCIAL)
-Careful______________________________________________ the success of the reforms.
9. The sales director told his staff nothing about the new marketing post. (DARK)
-The sales director ____________________________________about the new marketing post.
10. She wasn’t speaking seriously. (TONGUE)
-She was speaking with _______________________________________________________.
Part 3: Write an essay of about 200 words on the following topic.
Some people think that students perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punished.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from
your own knowledge or experience.

ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 2)

SECTION III: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (6.0 pts)
Part 1. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following questions
21. Don't speak so fast, please. I cannot keep _______ with you.
A. on B. away C. up D. out
22. If I had known how difficulty the job was, I _______ it.
A. won't have taken B. wouldn't take C. won't take D. wouldn't have taken
23. I didn’t see the whole occurrence. I just managed to catch a_______ of it.
A. glimpse B. look C. sight D. view
24. The more make-up she puts on, _______.
A. she looks less attractive B. less attractive does she look
C. the less attractive she looks D. the less she looks attractive
25. The passengers were asked to put on life belts for the_______ of their safety.
A. risk B. sake C. care D. point
26. No matter_______, Betty wouldn’t listen to him.
A. how hardly did Tom try to explain B. as how hard Tom tried explaining
C. if Tom tried to explain hardly D. how hard Tom tried to explain
27. All students went to the magic show, which we thought was really________.
A. amused B. amusing C. amusingly D. amuse
28. Last Sunday was ________ that we took a drive in the country.
A. so beautiful day B. such beautiful a day C. such a beautiful weather D. so beautiful a
day
29. The region is referred to as the “Land of Fruit” _______ it yields a bountiful harvest of oranges and
apples.
A. such as B. so that C. because D. although
30. A new species of tomato ________ adapted to harsh climatic conditions has been developed.
A. that is B. which are C. who is D. what is

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31. Laura starts a conversation with Maya- Jane’s sister.
Laura: “You must be Jane's sister. Glad to meet you.” Maya: “ ”
A. I am, either. B. So I am. I'm glad.C. What do you do? D. Me too.
32. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! Mary: ___ but I think it’s quite
easy.
A. I couldn’t agree more B. I understand what you’re saying
C. You’re wrong D. I don’t see in that way
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
33. Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money B. save money C. sit still D. economize
34. Mary will be like a dog with two tails if she gets into the team.
A. very exhausted B. extremely pleased C. very proud D. extremely dazed
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning
35. Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.
A. eternal B. genuine C. permanent D. satisfactory
36. Not only my study but my hobbies also really keep me occupied every time.
A. worried B. relaxing C. busy D. free
Part 2. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistakes. (10 pts)
1. For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs and flowers and using
them for perfumes or medicine.
A B C D
2. There are many different ways of comparing the culture of one nation with those of another.
A B C D
3. She only had a twenty-dollars bill with her when she landed at Heathrow airport.
A B C D
4. I was very busy lately since the project of designing the new collection started.
A B C D
5. Sometimes it takes me about three hours finishing my round.
A B C D
6. Little have people done to alleviate the sea pollution caused by the factories in central Vietnam, haven’t
they?
A B C D
7. I can’t find the letter I received from my boss some days ago. I might throw it into the waste paper bin
yesterday.
A B C D
8. Unlike the old one, this new copier can perform their functions in half the time.
A B C D
9. Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists.
A B C D
10. It is the recommendation of many psychologists that a learner ought to use mental images to
associate word and remember them.
A B C D
Part 3. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the given word in capital. (10 pts)
1. A child receives its early .............. at home. EDUCATE
2. Which is .................... movie or play? INTEREST
3. If you are a driver, remember to drive ............... CARE
4. My teacher found a lot of mistakes in my essay and told me to .............. it. WRITE
5. Traditional ................... are a good source of fun and entertainment. CELEBRATE
6. My tooth was really ..................._, so I went to see the dentist. PAIN
7. I’m afraid you aren’t suitably ................... for the job . QUALIFICATION
8. She has an _................... command of the language. IMPRESS
9. I watch the news everyday because it’s very ................... INFORM
10. I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of...................to better my knowledge. COURAGE

SECTION IV: READING (5.0 pts)

Part 1. For questions from 51 to 60, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits
each space.
There is no one who has not heard of Walt Disney. He is without doubt one of the most famous
figures in the twentieth century and yet most people know hardly anything about him. (1) _____ he became

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one of the most successful men in history, he (2) _____ school at the age of sixteen and then studied art for a
short time. By the (3) _____ year of the 20th century, he had already started to produce cartoons in
Hollywood in (4) _____ with his brother Roy, who, for some reasons, never (5) _____ to become as famous
as Walt Disney. Disney is perhaps most well-known on (6) _____ of his lovable cartoon character, Mickey
Mouse, who first (7) _____ in 1928 in a film called Steamboat Willie. One of the most popular cartoon films
of all time is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which, when it was (8) _____ in 1937, was the first full-
length cartoon in the history of the cinema. By the 1950s, Walt Disney had become one of the world’s major
(9) _____ of films for cinema and television. As Disney Productions grew, its founder retained complete
artistic control of the films and he also (10) _____ on to publish books for children and cartoon strips in
newspapers, featuring such characters as Donald Duck and Pluto the dog.
1. A. Despite B. In spite of C. Although D. Even
2. A. graduated B. completed C. failed D. left
3. A. primary B. early C. initial D. beginning
4. A. partnership B. friendship C. relationship D. already
5. A. managed B. succeeded C. reached D. achieved
6. A. case B. account C. view D. regard
7. A. appeared B. performed C. started D. began
8. A. seen B. released C. circulated D. advertised
9. A. businessman B. owners C. publishers D. producers
10. A. took B. put C. pushed D. went
Part 2. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the questions
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist
destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173- foot- high
Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-
foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of
the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.
Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto
the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view
of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point of Table Rock, or
from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet.
Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages
above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the
natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to
protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the
Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the
jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the
area.
1. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?
A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B.A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.
C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.
D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.
2. The word “flock” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by .
A. come by plane B. come in large number
C. come out of boredom D. come without knowing what they will see
3. According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?
A. Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American.
B. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.
C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in The United States.
D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are only in the United
States.
4. The expression “right up” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .
A. turn to the right B. follow correct procedures C. travel upstream D. all the way up
5. The passage implies that tourists prefer to .
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather B. see the falls from a great distance
C. take a ride over the falls D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation.
6. According to the passage, why was Niagara Falls Park created?
A. To encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls
C. To protect the area around Niagara Falls D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park
7. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses .

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A. additional ways to observe the falls B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls
C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls
Part 3. For questions 68 – 75, fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
The Maldives, a paradise with tropical beaches and pure white sand, attracts about 500,000 (1) _____
every year. But the natural beauty of this island nation may soon disappear. The 1,100 islands that (2) _____
up the Maldives may disappear from the surface of the Earth in the next century because of global warming.
(3) _____ to scientists, the sea levels will rise by about 60cm in the next one hundred years. The islands are
protected by coral reefs. The rise of the oceans, however, will lead to higher (4) _____ and destroy the reefs.
As a result, more salt from the (5) _____ may spread to and destroy the ground and soil of the islands. Global
warming will also damage the fishing (6) _____ of the island. Plankton lives deeper when the water becomes
warmer. So, tuna fish, the most important type of fish, live in deeper areas too. That means they are much
harder to catch. Tourism in the Maldives is in (7) _____ , too. The white sandy beaches could disappear as
fast as the reefs. People wouldn’t come to dive in the colorful water any more. The island’s leaders are (8)
_____ of the dangers. Plans are underway to find a new living area for the population. Finding a new
homeland is not easy. One plan calls for the rescue of at least a few of the islands. It may be possible to make
them higher.
IV. You are going to read a magazine article about Sarah Bryant, an acupuncturist. Six sentences have
been removed from the article on the left. Choose the most suitable sentence from the list A-G on the right
for each part (1-6) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
THIS MONTH IN LIFESTYLES WE FEATURE SARAH A PRACTISING ACUPUNCTURIST.
I’ve done a lot of travelling in Europe and Asia throughout my adult life and it was while I was teaching in
China that I became interested in acupuncture. It is common for people there to have acupuncture treatment,
not only if they’re ill but also to prevent the onset of diseases. It was after returning from China and
witnessing how successful it had been that I reached the decision to become an acupuncturist myself. I was
lucky to discover that the town where I lived had a famous and well-reputed college of traditional
acupuncture.
Alternative medicine is particularly important for me because I firmly believe that it works on the level of
body, mind and spirit.
A. These are twelve acupuncture channels along which energy travels in the human body.
B. Also on a physical level I've treated a woman for problems with eczema.
C. I'd like to work with practitioners of homeopathy, reflexology, aromatherapy and perhaps counselling.
D. There was a lot more to it than that though.
E. Contrary to popular belief, having the needles placed in your body is quite painless.
F. I've had a lot of acupuncture treatment and found it particularly useful.
G. This is very different from Western medicine which is supposed to work solely on the body.
1
Of course this medicine is very powerful and can consequently have powerful side effects. Alternative
medicine like acupuncture on the other hand is aimed at treating the person as a whole. When a person’s ill,
there’s something in their life which is putting their energy levels out of balance. What alternative therapies
try to do is help to gradually push that energy back into balance. The result is that any disease present might
naturally disappear as it cannot survive when energies are balanced.
The treatments consist largely of balancing the energy between the different meridians of a person’s body.
2
Treatment aims to free blocks of energy in these meridians which may be causing ill health and which may
have been there for many years. It would be an odd state of affairs if a practicing alternative therapist had not
had treatment themselves and this is certainly not the case for myself.
3
I’ve never suffered particularly from physical problems but treatment for my mental and spiritual wellbeing
has been very successful. I’ve treated a wide range of people for various conditions, for example people
suffering from stress and anxiety and helped them to cope with stressful situations in their lives.
4
There’s another woman who suffers from arthritis of the hip and at the moment I’m treating an old lady who
has several health problems, one of them being Parkinson’s Disease. All these people have found that
acupuncture has made them feel more balanced in themselves and they have certainly benefited from the
treatment. To date I currently own the Licentiate in Acupuncture. This course lasted three years and I had to
go to the college about one weekend in three.
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 I had a large amount of homework to do and practical work, which I did two or three evenings a week. This
entailed locating points on different people. As you can imagine, this isn’t straightforward as people are
different sizes and have different shaped bodies. In the future I hope to set up an alternative health clinic
which will involve myself as an acupuncturist but perhaps other people as well.
6
I’d like to set this up somewhere in a rural setting, where people could enjoy coming not only for the
treatment but where they would be able to sit and enjoy the scenery, go for walks and basically feel free from
the stresses of life.
SECTION V: WRITING (5.0 pts)
Part 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence printed before it,
1. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
→The more ________________________________________________________ .
2. Immediately after his arrival home, a water-heater exploded.
→Hardly __________________________________________________________.
3. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.
→If he ____________________________________________________________.
4. My bank manager and I get on together very well.
→ I am on_________________________________________________________.
5. They could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.
→ Refusal _________________________________________________________.
6. I thought about what had happened all those years before.
→ I cast _________________________________________________________.
7. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be.
→The sheer _______________________________________________________.
8. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
→ Enormous _______________________________________________________.
9. He is by no means a smart boy.
→He is. ---------------------------------------------------------------
10. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
→I---------------------------------------------------------------
Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the sentences printed
before it,
1. I don’t think we need to mention that matter now (UP )
→ I don’t think we need to____________________________________ now.
2. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (POINTLESS)
→ Repairing _________________________________________________.
3. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. (FALSE)
→ The journalist ______________________ that she was a parent of one of the children.
4. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE)
→ Come on Thursday or Friday. It __________________________________ me.
5. I don’t think there will be any applicants for this post. (LIKELIHOOD)
→ There______________________________ there will be any applicants for this post.
6. I used to be familiar with every corner of this school. (HAND)
→ I used to know this school like ________________________________ .
7. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH)
→ She felt like________________________________ in the huge hotel.
8. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING)
→------------------------------------- that morning.
9. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES)
→The café---------------------------------------------------------------
10. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE)
→What ------------------------------------------------------, do you think?
Part 3. Write an essay about 150 – 200 words on the following topic in the Answer Sheets: (2.0 pts)
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are
the reasons for this? What can be done to solve the problem?

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Phần III. Vocabulary (5 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
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 A. at risk B. in danger C. in panic D. at stake
7. During that century, ______ were set up for native Americans.
A. preservations B. reservations C. reserves D. preservatives
8. Whenever my father travels by plane, he buys some ______ goods at the airport.
A. tax-free B. free of charge C. free of duty D. duty-free
9. His father used to be a ______ professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.
A. distinguishing B. distinct C. distinctive D. distinguished
10. Most of the ______ in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. rank and file B. tooth and nail C. eager beavers D. old hand
11. Edison’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very_____ education.
A. a few B. little C. a little D. few
12. Tim: “What are the office hours where you work?”
Jane: “______, everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.”
A. In generalB. In generally C. In the general D. General
13. ______ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite
14. ______as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideas of the period in which it was created.
A. In order to be ranking B. To be ranked C. Being ranked D. Ranking
15. Having traveled to different parts of our country, ______.
A. we are seeing a lot of interesting lifestyles and customs
B. we have learned a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs
C. much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs
D. many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us
16. The Moon is much closer to Earth______, and thus it has greater influence on the tides.
A. where the Sun is B. than is the Sun C. unlike the Sun D. but the Sun is
17. _____ have at least four hours of hazardous materials response training is mandated by federal law.
A. All police officers B. All police officers must C. That all police officers D. For all police
officers
18. The curriculum at the public school is as good ______ of any private school.
A. or better than B. as or better that C. as those D. as or better than that
19. Connecticut was the fifth of the original thirteen states ______ the Constitution of the United States.
A. ratified B. to ratify C. have ratified D. ratify
20. Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
Professor: “Congratulations on your award.” Mary: “______.”
A. I like it that you understand. B. I can't agree more with yours.
C. I do appreciate your supervision. D. I feel so sorry for you, professor.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning.
1: This tape story has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate
2.Tim are leaving for Canada for good. He will never live in Britain again.
A. permanently B. for a short time C. for better thing D. for a bright future
3.Do I look absurd in this hat?
A. silly B. funny C. abnormal D. uncommon
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.
A. without limit B. boundless C. limited D. indefinite
2: His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A. contradicted B. compatible C. enhanced D. incorporated
3: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. an inactive society C. a physical society D. a working society
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
1. When a lion gets hungry, its manner changes and it becomes threatened.
A B C D
2. Little he knows about the surprise that awaited him.
A B C D
3. It is time the government do something to help the unemployed to find some jobs.
A B C D
4. I enjoy reading the article that you told me about it yesterday
A B C D
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A B C D
6. The bus was plenty of people who had spent many a happy hour shopping at the new.
A B C D
7. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A B C D
8. John announced that he could not longer tolerate the conditions of the contract under which he was
working.
A B C D
9. I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a teacher for a long time.
A B C D
10. Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure time.
A B C D
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. He is interested in the …………… of old building (Preserve)
2. Don't depend on him; he's a very ………………….. person. (rely)
3. Rob was dismissed after being told by his………that he must leave in a month's time. (employ)
4. He's quite an……… person. He plays lots of sport and goes running everyday (energy)
5. English is a……………easy language for Swedes to learn. (compare)
6. I think it's very………of him to expect us to work over time every night this week. (reason)
7. His boss told him off because he had behaved ………….. (responsible)
8. She left school with good …………. (qualify)
9. She has one of the biggest ………… in Britain (collect)
10. Sorry about the mistakes, I …………. the instructions you gave me. (understand)
Phần IV. ReadING (70 điểm)
I. Read the following passage and the decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
Have you ever stopped (1) … why people give each (2) …… eggs at Easter? - The Christian festival of Easter
celebrates the return of Christ from the dead, but the festival is actually name (3) …… the goddess of the sun,
Easter, whose name is taken from the East where she (4) … In very ancient times, Easter was a celebration
that winter was (5) … and that a new life was about to begin. The rabbit, (6) …… to the number of young it
produces, it the symbol of life. In some parts of the world, the rabbit leaves large (7) ……of eggs (another
symbol of new life) in the garden and children have to find as many as they can. This is very (8) ……
Christmas when Santa Claus leave presents for individual children. At Easter children have to be independent
and (9) … after themselves. In this (10) …… the hunt for Easter eggs presents the need for young people to
go out in to the world and make their own fortune.
1.A. to wonder B. wondering C. wonder D. wander
2.A. else B. person C. others D. other
3.A.for B. about C. after D. with
4.A. goes B. sets C. rises D. raises
5.A. finish B. conclusion C. up D. over
6.A. as B. since C. due D. because
7.A. numbers B. sums C. figures D. totals
8.A. like B. unlike C. different D. similar
9.A. take B. get C. look D. carry
10.A day B. way C. habit D. time
II. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to the questions below
Bill Jarvis took over our village news agency at time of life when most of us only want to relax. He just
thought he would like something but not too much to do, and the news agency was readymade. The business
produced little enough for him, but then Bill was a chap who only wanted the simplicity and order and
regularity of the job. He had been a long-serving sailor, and all his life had done everything by the clock.
Every day he opened his shop at six a.m to catch the early trade; the papers arrived on his doorstep before that.
Many of Bill's customers were city workers, and the shop was convenient for the station. Business was tailing
off by ten o'clock, so at eleven sharp Bill closed for lunch. It was hard luck on anybody who wanted a paper
or magazine in the afternoon, for most likely Bill would be down on the river bank, fishing, and his nearest
competitor was five kilometers away. Sometime in the afternoon, the evening papers landed on the door-mat,
and at four o'clock Bill reopened. The evening rush lasted till seven, and it was worthwhile.
He lived in a flat above the shop, alone. Except in very bad weather, you always knew where to find him in
the afternoons, as I have said. Once, on a sunny afternoon, I walked home along the river bank from a
shopping trip to the village. By my watch it was three minutes past four, so I was astonished to see Bill sitting
there on his little chair with a line in the water. He had no luck, I could see, but he was making no effort to
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out a big, golden object. For a moment I had no idea what it could be, and then it suddenly went off with a
noise like a fire engine. Stopping the bell, Bill held the thing up and called back: "Ten to four, you see, and
this is dead right." He stood up then and began to wind in his line. I had never known anyone carry a brass
alarm clock round with him or her before.
1. Bill Jarvis became a newsagent when ________ D. He gave up clock repairing.
A. He needed the money. B. He was quite an old man. C. He decided to take things easy.
2. What does the passage tell us about the news agency?
A. It was an easy job with fixed hours. B. It was a very profitable business
C. It was opened specially for Bill Jarvis D. It belonged to the railway and was part of the station.
3. Why did Bill open the shop so early in the day?
A. He liked to do as much as possible before he went to work. B. Bill was never sure of the time.
C. The shop had to be open when the morning papers came D. It was then that he did a lot of business.
4. We understand from the passage that the shop closed for lunch ________ A. At eleven o'clock more or
less.
B. At exactly eleven o'clock. C. Before eleven o'clock. D. Always after eleven o'clock.
5. You might say "hard luck" to someone who ________
A. has just heard some very good news. B. puts great effort into whatever he or she tries.
C. is less fortunate than he or she ought to be. D. fails through his or her own fault entirely.
6. Why was the writer on the riverbank that afternoon?
A. He was going to do some shopping in the village. B. He was fishing.
C. He was going to get the evening paper. D. He was on his way home from the village
7. Why was the writer surprised when he saw Bill Jarvis?
A. He thought it was late for Bill to be still fishing. B. Bill had not caught anything, and that seemed strange.
C. He thought Bill was ill, because he was not moving at all
D. He was surprised because Bill stayed in his flat in the afternoons.
8. From the information given in the passage, who- or what - do you think was wrong?
A. The bell was; it must have gone off at the wrong time.B. The writer's watch was fast.
C. Bill was; he had dropped off to sleep D. Bill's clock was wrong; it was very old.
9. All of the following are true about Bill Jarvis EXCEPT __________
A. he lived alone B. He had ever worked as a sailor
C. He was a newspaper man D. Fishing was his past time
10. What did Bill Jarvis often bring with him when he went fishing?
A. a clock B. a gold C. a newspaper D. a fire engine
III. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
On April Fools’ Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other. Usually, the (1) _______ involve
making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for (2) _______, tell a friend there is a
huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded in (3) _______ them, and even if you
only trick them for a second, you (4) _______ the right to shout “April Fool!” This day, 1 st April, is also
known (5) _______ All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool
someone before 12 noon. If you do play tricks after midday, you become the fool instead. But how did this
tradition begin? Some say April Fools’ Day (6) _______ in France when that country adopted the new
Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated from 25 th march until 1st April, rather
(7) _______ on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to follow the new calendar, and
continued to (8) _______ 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 those (10) _______ don’t want to
change with the times.
III. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-I for each part (1-7)
of the passage. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use. One example has been done for
you.
A. Indoor climbing is preferred
B. Early imperfections
C. Putting up with nature
D. Useful attachments
E. Something in common
F. The demand for indoor practice
G. The inventor of the wall
H. A lighter construction method
I. Watching the expert
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 0 I
The crowd holds its breath. High above them on the climbing wall, hanging upside down by the tips of two
fingers, is the French climber Francois Lombard. He is competing in the World Cup Climbing Championships
at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena.
1
The National Indoor Arena is more famous for staging the TV show Gladiators, but the television programme
and the World Cup Climbing Championships share at least one feature - The Wall. And the fact that either
event is possible is the result of a new and rapidly developing technology.
2
Until the mid- 1960s, climbers practiced their skills on cliffs in areas where there was a plentiful supply of
good climbing angles. During the winter they would either tolerate the cold weather, go walking instead or
climb on snow and ice in Scotland.
3
However, as the sport developed it was increasingly important for top climbers to keep fit. With the cliffs
unusable for much of the year, they used brick-edges or stone buildings to ‘work out’ on. This allowed them
to keep their fingers strong and beat off the boredom of not being able to climb. It wasn’t long before many
sports center started building walls specifically for the task, using bricks with special edges to cling on to.
4
Many of these early walls followed the example set by Don Robison, a teacher of physical education who,
during the mid- 1960s, constructed a climbing wall in corridor of his department at Leeds University. Robison
developed the idea of setting natural rock in a block of concrete, which could then be included in a wall.
5
Scores of climbing walls of this kind were built in sports halls up and down the country throughout the 1970s
but they had obvious design problems. Walls could only be built in a vertical plane, whereas cliffs outside
have features like overhangs and angled slabs of rock. There was the added drawback that once the walls were
up they couldn’t be altered and climbers would eventually tire of their repetitive nature, despite thinking of
every combination of holds possible.
6
In 1985, a Frenchman, Francois Savigny, developed a material which he moulded into shapes like those that
climbers would find on the cliffs. These could be fixed onto any existing wall and then taken off when
climbers got bored with a particular combination.
7
French manufactures also began to experiment with panels on steel framework. Concrete had proved too
heavy to create overhanging walls without major building work, but steel frames could be erected anywhere as
free - standing structures. A system of interchangeable fixtures gave climbers an endless supply of new holds.
Phần V. WRITING.
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one,
1. I asked one of my friends to post our classmates' pictures.
 I got ___________________________________________________________________________.
2. “I admit that I forgot to turn on the alarm system,” said Robert.
 Robert confessed to_______________________________________________________________.
3. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
 Some people are _________________________________________________________________.
4. As far as I know, this has never happened before.
 To ____________________________________________________________________________.
5. He simply fails to understand some of his colleagues’ attitude to work.
 He has some colleagues ___________________________________________________________.
6. I used my calculator; otherwise, it would have taken longer.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________.
7. I fully intended to find out who is responsible for the graffiti.
 I had every ______________________________________________________________________.
8. On the way to work, Tom met his former teacher.
 When __________________________________________________________________________.
9. “No one can persuade me to sleep in this haunted house”, she said to me.
 She flatly refused _________________________________________________________________.
10. We were impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.
 Impressed _______________________________________________________________________.
11. Eric wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. He was injured.
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12. He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
ð Suspected _______________________________________________________________________.
13. That lady travels to many places. She gains much knowledge.
 The ____________________________________________________________________________.
14. The boy did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then.
 Not ____________________________________________________________________________.
15. The man tried very hard to pass the driving test. He could hardly pass it.
 Despite the man __________________________________________________________________.
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
1. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. ALTERNATIVE
ð Most stores will accept a credit card _________________________.
2. She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. SCARCELY
 ________________________for the training course when she got a scholarship.
3. Flooding in this region was the result of the heavy rain. RESULTED
 The ________________________flooding in this region.
4. You’re like another person I’ve met here recently. ELSE
 You remind ______________________________________ I’ve met here recently.
5. Sudden fires often cause very serious damage. IS
 The damage which ___________________________________ often very serious.
6. What exactly am I supposed to have done wrong? (STAND)
 What exactly ___________________________________
7. There have been many challenges for the development of traditional handicrafts in Vietnam. (face up to)
→ _____________________________________________________________
8. He is going to be responsible for his family business because his parents are very old now. ( take charge
of)
9. I do not intend to tell them what we are going to do. (INTENTION)
-I don't ______________________________________________them what we are going to do.
10. “Well done. You won the first prize. Congratulations!” said Susan’s father. (CONGRATULATED)
-Susan's father ______________________________________________the first prize.
III. Paragraph writing (10 pts) Write a paragraph of around 200 words on how students can make
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SECTION III: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. I had two copies of it originally, but I can’t find ________ one now.
A. another B. the other C. the others D. other
17. Professor Moore doesn’t work at the school ________.
A. also B. too C. still D. any more
18. If only he ________me a chance, I could have told him the truth.
A. could B. has given C. had given D. gave
19. The Chief of police, ________work is very important, takes care of the public safety.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
20. She is wearing a ________.
A. short nice nylon skirt B. nice short nylon skirt C. nylon short nice skirt D. nylon nice short skirt
21. To get touch with someone is ________.
A. to touch him B. criticize C. respect him D. communicate with him
22. The ________ items in the cake are flour, sugar and shortening.
A. alternative B. enviable C. commercial D. essential
23. I hung the picture ________ the fireplace.
A. on B. under C. between D. above
24. Older people rarely approve ________ habits of the younger generation.
A. for B. to C. of D. with
25. She had changed so much that ________ anyone recognized her.
A. almost B. hardly C. never D. no
26. The teacher was not invited. She ________ come, otherwise.
A. will B. would C. would have D. had
27. Please go to the ________ to look for your hand luggage.
A. lost and found B. barber’s C. butcher’s D. grocer’s
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 A. shouldn’t B. hadn’t C. better not D. wouldn’t
29. ________ traveling is educational, it can also be stressful and expensive.
A. Since B. Providing C. While D. Even
30. She insisted that the report ________ as his source of information.
A. not be mentioned B. not to mention C. not mentioning D. not mention
31. Don't count your________ before they hatched.
A. ducklings B. chickens C. puppies D. birds
32. The day their first child was born, the new parents were ________ with joy.
A. overpowered B. overtaken C. overcome D. overthrow
33. By the time you finish your job, everyone ________ home.
A. has gone B. will have gone C. had gone D. was going
34. The ________ child is forever asking questions. He's incredibly curious.
A. acquisitive B. acquitted C. inquisitive D. exquisite
35. ________, he couldn't solve that mathematical puzzle.
A. As intelligent as was he B. Intelligent as he was C. So intelligent was he D. Although he is
intelligent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning.
1: His new yatch is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. beautiful B. showy C. large D. expensive
2: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
3: If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.
A. develope B. ascend C. raise D. increase
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
A. oblivious B. controversial C. ubiquitous D. unknown
2: ‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the
government official to the reporter.
A. already official B. beside the point C. not popular D. not recorded
3: He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. satisfied
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
1. You shouldn’t criticize him in front of his friends. It was insensitive of you.
A B C D
2. Higher education in the United States specifically refers to post -secondary institutions, that offer associate
degrees, master degrees or Ph.d. degrees or equivalents. A B C D
3. I’m not used to go to school late. I prefer punctuation.
A B C D
4. Despite the long history of the rights of property ownership, there have been a great deal of disagreement
over what such rights entail. A B C D
5. Paris is much more exciting as I expected.
A B C D
6. English is speaking in many countries in the world.
A B C D
7. Chemical engineering is based in the principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
A B C D
8. He is the second person be killed in that way.
A B C D
9. For the first time in the history of the country, the person who recommended by the president to replace a
retired justice on the Supreme Court is a woman. A B C D
10. The most sensitive way to resolve a family problem is by open discussion.
A B C D
III. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. All the dancers performed …………………..………….. (attract)
2. It is …………………..…………. to live in the country than in the city. (health)
3. Farmers have to use …………………..…………. to protect their crops. (herb)
4. He is a …………………..…………. scientist although he is still young. (know)
5. The …………………..…………. his father created in him helps him to be a good doctor. (inspire)
6. Those remote areas are still …………………..…………. to the Internet. (access)
7. He made quite a number of …………………..…………. in his career as a footballer. (succeed)

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8. The …………………..…………. of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow. (rich)
9. No …………………..…………. details about the celebration have been given. (far)
10. Would you like to go …………………..…………. with us this Sunday? (picnic)
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Television is one of man’s most important (1) ________ of communication. It brings (2)
________and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in
his house and watch the President (3) ________a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being
fought and watch statesmen try to (4) ________about peace. (5) ________television, home viewers can see
and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It
brings them (6) ________of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore out of space. In (7) ________to all
these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (8) ________to entertain. In
fact, TV provides many more (9) ________programs than any other kinds. The programs include action
packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (10) ________and motion pictures.
1. A. ways B. manners C. means D. fields
2. A. news B. pictures C. characters D. messages
3. A. make B. speak C. say D. do
4. A. talk B. cause C. bring D. tell
5. A. By B. Because C. Thanks D. Through
6. A. coverage B. lot C. information D. amount
7. A. order B. spite C. addition D. exchange
8. A. used B. designed C. made D. going
9. A. entertainment B. music C. film D. news
10. A. games B. plays C. happens D. events
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery has been.
Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive engines and was passed through
pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power.
Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not
much adaptability.
On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our
electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel
works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric
current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace, or to boil a jug for a cup
of coffee.
Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the greatest power in
the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted. It travels so easily and with
incredible speed along wires and conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances. To generate
electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia they use coal or water to drive this
machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere
with smoke from coal. Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A
tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor
leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation.
Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment.
They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more
efficiently. We do not use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the
solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world
will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.
1. The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to________.
A. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy.
B. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity.
C. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy.
D. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity.
2. Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?
A. Gas B. Petrol C. Steam D. Hot wind
3. What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
A. It is cheap and easy to use B. It is used to drive motor engines
C. It can be adapted to various uses D. It can be made with ease
4. What do we call machines that make electricity?
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5. The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are ________.
A. atomic power and water B. water and coal C. sunlight and wind power D. wind and gas
6. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. harmful effects B. the tides C. scientists D. new ways
7. Electric magnets are used in steel works to ________.
A. lift heavy weights up to ten tons B. test the steel for strength
C. heat the molten steel D. boil a jug of water
8. The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that they
________.
A. do not pollute the environment B. are more reliable
C. are more adaptable D. do not require attention
9. Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
A. Sunlight B. Petrol C. Water D. Wind
10. The best title for this passage could be ________.
A. Types of Power Plants B. Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life
C. How to Produce Electricity D. Why Electricity is So Remarkable
III. Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
My mother and my father are very different people. Mum is always very calm; not exactly easy-going,
because she (1) …………………..things very seriously sometimes, but she doesn’t get excited. When we (2)
…………………..small she almost never shouted at us. When we (3) …………………..something wrong, she talked to us
about it very firmly, but in a soft tone of (4) …………………... If we shouted and cried, she made us go and sit (5)
…………………..ourselves in her sewing-room (6) …………………..we calmed down. So when the news came, she reacted
in her usual way, quietly seeing what she could do to prepare (7) …………………..the changes that were coming.
Dad, on the other (8) ………………….., shouted, kicked a chair, and went for along walk to try cool off. During the
next few days he was cross with us, as nothing was our fault. All of our kids were worried (9) …………………..what
was going to happen, and a (10) …………………..afraid, but we didn’t talk to our parents much. We were also were
sad about having to leave all of our school friends.
IV. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes. (2.0 points)
Questions 1-5: The paragraphs of reading passage are lettered A-E. Choose the most suitable heading for
each paragraph from the list of headings below.
Lists of Headings
i. Eat Less i. Ăn ít hơn
ii. Get Creative with Your Exercise Options ii. Sáng tạo với các lựa chọn tập thể dục của bạn
iii. Make Friends with Someone iii. Kết bạn với ai đó
iv. to plan out your costly prepared meals iv. để lên kế hoạch cho các bữa ăn đắt tiền đã chuẩn bị
v. Plan to Cook at Home của bạn
vi. vegetables can keep you feeling full v. Lên kế hoạch nấu ăn tại nhà
vii. Get Creative with Your Exercise Options vi. rau có thể giúp bạn cảm thấy no
viii. Double Up on Vegetables vii. Sáng tạo với các lựa chọn tập thể dục của bạn
ix. joining a program you can lose more weight viii. Ăn gấp đôi rau
than your partner
A-
Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan
out your meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper,
healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.
B-
Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by
cutting your portions of pricy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins
like beans, lentils, tofu, and eggs for some of your meals.
C-
Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water
and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen
vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their
peak ripeness.
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You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free. If
you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly
and build up time and speed.
E-
One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network. Find a friend
who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study found that when
friends participated in a group weight-loss program together, they lost more weight than people who did the
same program on their own.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it.
1. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.
 Jean’s mother complimented.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
 He couldn’t possibly ………………….................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. His disabilities didn’t prevent him from sailing around the world.
 Although ………………….................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
 No matter………………….................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
 There …………………...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. The boss made them work very hard.
 They …………………............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I am sorry I didn’t succeed in finding the solution.
 If only …………………........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. I advise you to be patient in this situation.
 If I …………………..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down.
 It was …………………..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. We stayed in this hotel last summer.
 It was …………………..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary.
=> The salary of a secretary is ___________________________
8. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with.
=> He looked ________________________________________
9. I didn’t realize how late it was and I didn’t stop studying till after midnight.
=> I didn’t realize how late it was and I went _______________
10. When did you start working on the project?
=> How long _________________________________________
II. Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word
given.
1. Mai caught a bad cold yesterday. (down)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. He is looking forward to going on the picnic this weekend. (wait)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (beyond)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (common)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. The painting is worth $25,000. (valued)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (terms)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I was about to leave when you arrived. (point)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. He didn't succeed in convincing his boss to give him a pay rise. (failed)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. I won't tolerate his bad manners any longer. (up)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Nobody could think of a solution to the problem we were faced with. (come)

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11. Don't eat too much sugar. It creates health problems. (LEAD TO)
-Eating too much sugar …………………………………………………………………………….
12. The weather was bad. That's why our departure delayed (BECAUSE OF)
-Our departure delayed …………………………………………………………………………….
13. There was damage to our property because of the fire.
(RESULTED IN)
-The fire …………………………………………………………………………….to our property.
III. Write an essay (about 200 words) about opinion on the topic: "what should teenagers do to help the
community nowadays."
ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 5)
PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences.
1. What Marilyn did at the party was certainly ______ bad taste.
A. of B. about C. in D. Under
2. Your room is messy. Please ______ as much junk as possible and clean it up.
A. get rid of B. make clean of C. drop a line D. stop over
3. 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
4. We ______ gas, so we have to wait until a car passes by.
A. gave out on B. ran out of C. walked out on D. disposed of
5. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they represent.
A. view B. sight C. regard D. prospect
6. The move to a different environment had brought about a significant _ in Mary’s state of mind.
A. impact B. effect C. influence D. chance
7. She ______ regretted having been so unkind.
A. bitterly B. severely C. fully D. awfully
8. The color of the handle does not ______ so long as it is the right size.
A. worry B. affect C. matter D. concern
9. In some countries environmental organizations have been ______ to inform people and gain their support.
A. put up B. made up C. carried out D. set up
10. This clock ______ on two small batteries.
A. goes B. works C. runs D. moves.
11. ______ Jenny, everyone admires him for fine sense of humor.
A. Except for B. Apart C. Except D. Unless
12. After police found drugs there, the disco was ______
A. closed down B. banned C. ignored D. abolished
13. The injured man was taken to hospital and ______ for internal injures.
A. cured B. healed C. operated D. treated.
14. 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
15. Picasso was a ______ cubist painter.
A. artistic B. celebrated C. colorful D. knowledgeable.
16: “Hello, I would like to speak to Mr. Green, please!” “_____________________”
A. I’m sorry, I’ll call again later. B. I’m afraid I don’t know
C. Sorry. Can you take the message? D. Sorry, Can you say that again?
17: “Anything else?” “_________”
A. No, it isn’t B. Right now C. Not at all D. Not today, thanks.
18: “What a great hair cut, Lucy!” - “ ______________”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. Oh, yes. That’s right.
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to do this. D. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning.
1: I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
2: GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.
A. required B. applied C. fulfilled D. specialized
3: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of order B. out of fashion C. out of work D. out of practice
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: Using Facebook, you can post update sayings about your life every day.

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 A. locate B. displace C. establish D. put up
2: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. lively B. frequented C. accessible D. revealed
3: I have a modest little glass fish tank where I keep a variety of small fish.
A. moderate B. limited C. narrow D. large
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase- A, 8, C, or D- that needs correcting.
1. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.
A B C D
2. My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she is going to buy it anyway.
A B C D
3. Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned.
A B C D
4. The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in the 18th century.
A B C D
5. Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping
A B C D
6. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are explaining the children the rules of the game.
A B C D
7. You can enjoy a sport without joining in a club or belonging to a team.
B C D
8. Unlike many writings of her time, she was not preoccupied with morality.
A B C D
9. A child of noble birth, his name was famous among the children in that school.
A B C D
10. Folk artists have few or no formal art training.
A B C D
III. Complete the following sentences by giving the correct form of the words in the blanks.
1. How are you getting on with your (CORRESPOND) ______ course in Russia?
2. What time do you (USE) ______ start work?
3. There was ice on the pavement, which made it very difficult to walk as it was so (SLIP) ______.
4. I could never be a teacher. I am far too (PATIENT) ______.
5. I don’t know what the matter with Tommy is lately. His (BEHAVE) ______ seem to be getting worse and
worse.
6. It is becoming (INCREASE) ______ difficult to find a job nowadays.
7. Why money can’t exactly buy you (HAPPY) ____at least it helps you suffer in comfort.
8) Don't forget to ________ the modem when you have finished using it. (connect)
9) Ben sulks like a child when he doesn't get his own way. He's so ________ . (mature)
10) Oliver's CV is truly _______ . He's bound to get the job. (impress)
PART D: READING
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
MUSIC - A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures. Some scientists believe that music came before
speech and (1) ______ as a development of mating calls. In fact, there is one theory that the (2) ______
languages were chanted or sung, rather than spoken. Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (3) ______
history. The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to (4) ______ on stories of the land
and spirits to the next generation.
New evidence suggests that music does not just (5) ______ the feel - good factor but it is also good for
the brain. A study of intellectually (6) ______ children showed that they could recall more information after it
was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story. Researchers also report that people
(7) ______ better on a standard intelligence test after listening to Mozart. The so-called “Mozart
effect” has also been (8) ______ by findings that rats brought up on Mozart run faster through a
complex network of paths or passages, (9) ______ as a maze. Overall, it seems that in most instances
people who suffer from any form of mental (10) ______ benefit from listening to music.
1. A. was B. swelled C. arose D. reacted
2. A. earliest B. newest C. easiest D. simplest
3. A. enjoying B. making C. recording D. stating
4. A. move B. pass C. hand D. happen
5. A. convince B. satisfy C. please D. prefer
6. A. disabled B. inactive C. incapable D. disordered
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8. A. supported B. given C. marked D. remembered
9. A. called B. heard C. regarded D. known
10. A. badness B. hurt C. illness D. pain
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C
or D.
In Death Valley, California, one of the hottest, most arid places in North America, there is much salt,
and salt can damage rocks impressively. Inhabitants of areas elsewhere, where streets and highways are salted
to control ice, are familiar with the resulting rust and deterioration on cars. That attests to the chemically
corrosive nature of salt, but it is not the way salt destroys rocks. Salt breaks rocks apart principally by a
process called crystal prying and wedging. This happens not by soaking the rocks in salt water, but by
moistening their bottoms with salt water. Such conditions exist in many areas along the eastern edge of central
Death Valley. There, salty water rises from the groundwater table by capillary action through tiny spaces in
sediment until it reaches the surface.
Most stones have capillary passages that suck salt water from the wet ground. Death Valley provides an
ultra-dry atmosphere and high daily temperatures, which promote evaporation and the formation of salt
crystals along the cracks or other openings within stones. These crystals grow as long as salt water is
available. Like tree roots breaking up a sidewalk, the growing crystals exert pressure on the rock and
eventually pry the rock apart along planes of weakness, such as banding in metamorphic rocks, bedding in
sedimentary rocks, or preexisting or incipient fractions, and along boundaries between individual mineral
crystals or grains. Besides crystal growth, the expansion of halite crystals (the same as everyday table salt) by
heating and of sulfates and similar salts by hydration can contribute additional stresses. A rock durable
enough to have withstood natural conditions for a very long time in other areas could probably be shattered
into small pieces by salt weathering within a few generations.
The dominant salt in Death Valley is halite, or sodium chloride, but other salts, mostly carbonates and
sulfates, also cause prying and wedging, as does ordinary ice. Weathering by a variety of salts, though often
subtle, is a worldwide phenomenon. Not restricted to arid regions, intense salt weathering occurs mostly in
salt-rich places like the seashore, near the large saline lakes in the Dry Valleys of Antarctica, and in desert
sections of Australia, New Zealand, and central Asia.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The destructive effects of salt on rocks. B. The impressive salt rocks in Death Valley.
C. The amount of salt produced in Death Valley. D. The damaging effects of salt on roads and highways.
2. The word "it" in bold refers to _______.
A. salty water B. groundwater table C. capillary action D. sediment
3. In paragraph 2, why does the author compare tree roots with growing salt crystals?
A. They both force hard surfaces to crack. B. They both grow as long as water is available.
C. They both react quickly to a rise in temperature.
D. They both cause salty water to rise from the groundwater table.
4. The word "durable" in bold is closest in meaning to_________.
A. large B. strong C. flexible D. pressured
5. The word "shattered" in bold is closest in meaning to_________.
A. arranged B. dissolved C. broken apart D. gathered together
6. The word "dominant" in bold is closest in meaning to__________.
A. most recent B. most common C. least available D. least damaging
7. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the effects of salts on rocks?
A. Only two types of salts cause prying and wedging. B. Salts usually cause damage only in combination
with ice.
C. A variety of salts in all kinds of environments can cause weathering.
D. Salt damage at the seashore is more severe than salt damage in Death Valley.
8. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about rocks that are found in areas where ice is common?
A. They are protected from weathering. B. They do not allow capillary action of water.
C. They show similar kinds of damage as rocks in Death Valley. D. They contain more carbonates than
sulfates.
III. Reading the following paragraph and complete it with one suitable word in each blank.
My grandmother told me that our village (1) ____very poor many years ago. The villagers had to work hard in
the fields all days but they could not earn enough for their living. Their lives were very simple. Many people
had to (2) _____in houses made of straw and mud. Nowadays my village has (3) _____ a lot. People live in
big brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the (4) ______ on the radio or watch TV for entertainment.
All people in my village try their best to make their living better. They raise and resurface the roads ( 5)
______ the roads will not be muddy and flooded after it rains. They widen the roads so cars and lorries can get
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build a new school so their (7) ______ have better learning conditions. They build a bridge (8) ______ the
river so villagers have a shorter way to town. They also build a football ground so their children can (9) ____
sports. And they grow cash crops so people can export the crops and have more money. I would like to
become an agricultural engineer in the future so I can apply new technology to our farming and do more for
the village (10) _____ our parents did.
IV. Read the article below. Match each section (A-C) with the heading (1-5). There are TWO extra
headings.
1. Writing articles automatically
2. Adding extra security to social media login
3. Changing the appearance of users
4. Suggesting more suitable programmes
5. AI in journalism
Artificial Intelligence in the mass media
The mass media has undergone many changes over the last century. Artificial intelligence has also had an
impact on the media. AI has become an important part of all forms of mass communication.
A. _____
Nowadays, people receive so much information from different sources that it is difficult to spot false stories.
This is where AI can help. The advanced technology is able to classify types of information and recognize
news that is not suitable for the public. Furthermore, AI can automatically change data into various forms such
as online graphic organizers, images, and videos. This innovation is a breakthrough in journalism.
B. _____
Social media is popular all over the world, and more and more people are using platforms such as Facebook,
Instagram, or Twitter. AI can make these platforms much safer and help the users avoid identity theft. A
typical example is facial recognition software that allows us to increase the safety and security of our
accounts. In many cases, social networking sites require personal information, which can be verified via facial
recognition.
C. _____
Although television has been popular for a long time, it is now attracting larger audiences because of new
features made possible by AI. TV viewers can watch programmes with higher picture quality and a lot of
special effects. AI can also provide personalized recommendations to different users. The software can help
TV viewers find channels or programmes based on their preferences, behaviors, and history.
PART E: WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the original
one.
1. There is no point in waiting any longer. He’s not going to come. (WORTH)
→ It ___________________________________________________________.
2. They said he wasn’t tall enough to play basketball in the national team. (TOO)
→ According ____________________________________________________.
3. The number of students applying for our scholarship has increased dramatically. (INCREASE)
→ There has ____________________________________________________.
4. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa. (ACCUSED)
→ Hoa _______________________________________________________.
5. He was so angry that he was lost for words. (ANGER)
→ Such was ____________________________________________________.
6. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
→We must -----------------------------------------------------------------on the roads.
7. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. (BACK)
→If we are ------------------------------------------------------------- electricity supply.
8. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET)
→We are ------------------------------------------------------------- tomorrow morning.
9. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK)
→What are ----------------------------------------------- from me?
10. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE)
→Come on Thursday or Friday. It ------------------------------------------------- to me.
II: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way
1. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama.
→A man---------------------------------------------------------------
2. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
→The police---------------------------------------------------------------
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→His appearance. ---------------------------------------------------------------
4. He is by no means a smart boy.
→He is. ---------------------------------------------------------------
5. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
→I---------------------------------------------------------------
6. She said nothing, but stood looking at him.
-Without ..... …………………………………………………………………….……
7. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
-The owner ……………………………………………………………………………
8. I prefer to go by myself
-I would……………………………………………………………………..…………
9. My mother was the first woman who went to university in London.
-My mother ...................................................................................................................
10. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way through it.
→Only when---------------------------------------------------------------
III. Write a paragraph within 150 words on the following topic.
“Social network sites like Facebook are not good for teenagers, especially students at lower secondary
schools.”
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer

---------------The and---------------

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PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES: (5.0 pts)
I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (10¿ 0.2 = 2.0 pts)
22.I stayed at a hotel while in New York. -“…………”
A. Oh, did you? B. I know C. So do I D. I think so
23.Will you stay for lunch? -“…..”
A. Well, don’t let it happen again C. Yes, please B. Sorry, I can’t D. No
problem
24.Can I help you, Madam? -“……….”
A. Well, I’m sure to have a complaint C. Well, I’m afraid I have a complaint
B. A complaint, please D. May I have a complaint?
25. We rang the doorbell again _______ they hadn’t heard it the first time.
A. because B. although C. for fear of D. in case
26. My family has decided to use .....................electricity by using more solar energy instead.
A. more B. less C. much D. fewer
27. Like Bob, his wife prefers clothes made .....................silk .....................those of cotton.
A. of/ to B. in/ to C. from/ more D. from/ than
28. When my mother came to see my little sister last night, she ......................
A. have cried B. was crying C. were crying D. is crying
29. The harder your brother works, the .....................money he earns.
A. better B. much C. more D. less
30. After a month, my new classmate got used to .....................in my new school.
A. study B. is studying C. studying D. studied
31. At first I found .....................to get used to .....................on the other side of the road.
A. it difficult - drive B. it difficult - driving C. difficult- driving D. difficulty-drive
32. Yesterday evening, we were having dinner .....................
A. when the phone was ringing B. then the phone rang C. when the phone rang D. then the phone was
ringing
33. You shouldn’t talk about her character only through her .....................
A. appearance B. appear C. appeared D. appearing
34. Two teams try to make a fire .....................rubbing pieces .....................bamboo together.
A. by / of B. of / by C. with / by D. by / with
35. The film was .....................There was so much blood in it.

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 A. being B. horrify C. horrifying D. horrified
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning.
1: I didn’t go to work this morning. I stayed at home because of the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
2: The new cow boy-film catches the fancy of the children.
A. attracts B. statisfies C. surprises D. amuses
3: Now I understand why you moved out of that house.
A. I am surprised B. it frustrates me C. I am intrigued D. it makes sense to me
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.
A. arrival B. admission C. outlet D. output
2:The dim light made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger’s face in the distance.
A. faint B. muted C. weak D. strong
3: He is among wealthy members of the golf club.
A. adroit B. affluent C. adjacent D. poor
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase- A, 8, C, or D- that needs correcting.
1. United States is aimed at develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of
equal rights and self-determination of people.
A B C D
2. After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t
go
A B C D
anywhere.
3. Regarding as one of the leading figures in the development of the short story, O Henry is the author of
many well-
A B C
known American novels.
D
4. If you work hard, you would be successful in anything you do.
A B C D
5. Mrs. Loan, along with her talented students, are going to be on the summer camp to USA.
A B C D
6. Most bothersome flies belong to the family Sarcophagidae and are popular known as flesh
flies because the
A B C
larvae feed on flesh.
D
7. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A B C D
8. Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A B C D
9. I enjoyed talking to the people with that I met at the party last night.
A B C D
10. It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A B C D
II. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences: (10 0.2 = 2.0 pts)
1. Vina milk company has served customers a lot of …………………. recently. (PRODUCE)
2. Linda and her family love all Vietnamese dishes, …………………. Nem. (SPECIAL)
3. There are a lot of …………………. in the competition. (CONTEST)
4. My keys were locked inside the car…………….…., the aside window was open. (LUCK)
5. All the…………………. between Paris and Ha Noi have been cancelled due to fog. (FLY)
6. Hoa’s aunt has cut herself and it’s …………………. quite badly. (BLOOD)
7. Bell …………………. demonstrated his invention. (SUCCESS)
8. There is no easy ………………….to this problem. (SOLVE)
9. I wrote …………………. letters of application but I got no reply. (END)
10. …………………. dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. (FORTUNATE)
PART FOUR: READING COMPREHENSION: (5.0 pts)
I. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

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 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 scientists, 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 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 is unwilling. Winston, 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. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child's education
2: Parents' ambition for their children is not wrong if they ………….
A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children
3: Michael is fortunate in that ………..
A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way
4: Winston's parents push their son so much and he ………..
A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them
5: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ……….
A. successful parents always have intelligent children B. successful parents often have unsuccessful
children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child's education
II. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap of the passage: (10¿ 0.2 = 2.0 pts)
During the war, children wore straw hats to (1) …….. themselves from debris. Houses and schools were
bombed and destroyed. Many children were made (2) ….. and their schools had to be moved around or lessons
sometimes had to (3) ……. after dark to avoid being targeted by heavy bombing. Many schools had its roof (4)
…….. with several layers of straw to withstand the (5) ……… of the bombs. Life for children was very hard in
both the North and South of Viet Nam during the war. Young people were (6) …….. of their duty to serve their
country. Even young girls took part in the war efforts by digging bomb shelters. Children took first-aid courses
after school so that they could (7) ………. injured people. Childhood years of children born in the 1960s are
(8) …….As innocent children, they went to school (9) …… straw hats in the sounds of American jet fighters
in the sky and the shots from Vietnamese anti-aircraft guns. Nowadays, they are proud that they came through
those hardships. They had their heads held (10) ……… walking out of the war.
1: A. save B. keep C. protect D. help
2: A. homemade B. homeless C. homelessness D. homesick
3: A. place B. take place C.be happened D. exist
4: A. cover B. covering C. covered D. being covered
5: A. reasons B. causes C. actions D. impacts
6: A. known B. afraid C. capable D. aware
7: A. care for B. take after C. take core about D. deal
8: A. unfortunate B. unforgettable C. forgettable D. memorably
9: A. wear B.to wear C. wearing D. that wear
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III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space: (10¿ 0.2 =2.0 pts)
Christmas is always held (1) …………. December the twenty fifth every year. Every family in England
decorates a Christmas tree and puts (2) …………. in the middle of the living room. And Santa Claus plays an
important (3) …………. in the festival. There is a poem to relate him. In 1823, the patron saint of children,
Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem (4) ………….… A Visit Saint Nicholas. The character in the poem (5)
………….… a fat jolly man who wore a (6) ………….… suit and gave children (7) ………… on Christmas
Eve. The poem, which was (8) …………. by Clement Clarke Moore, an American professor, became popular
(9) ………….… the USA. Santa Claus is based (10) …………. the description of Saint Nicholas in this poem.
Part V. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (A-K) for each part (1-10) of the article. There is one
extra heading which you do not need to use. Write your answers (A ... K) on the answer sheet.
A. Missing and meeting people F. All the best
B. Essential items G. Daily dress
C. Be yourself H. Attitudes
D. Luggage I. The right frame of mind
E. Leisure items J. Bedding
K. Formal dress
1. ____________ After you decide what to study and where, you need to think about what to bring to the
USA. Plan carefully because most international airlines will charge you high rates for overweight or oversized
baggage. You may check in, free of charge, two pieces of luggage on most international flights, and you may
bring two carry-on bags on board.
2. ____________ Students and professors dress casually on US campuses, particularly in the summer.
Students wear jeans, tennis shoes, sandals, T-shirts and sometimes shorts to class.
3. ____________ There probably will be some occasions for more formal wear. Men will want to have a
sports jacket, trousers (or a suit), shirt and tie. Women will want to have at least one smart outfit.
4. ____________ Should you bring any sports equipment? Certainly, you will want your swimming trunks or
costume. You may also want to bring your tennis racquet. Leave heavy golf clubs, bicycle, soccer balls, etc. at
home. You can easily rent or borrow this equipment.
5. ____________ If you are going to live in a hall of residence, you may need to provide your own sheets,
pillows and towels. Some schools furnish bed linen; in other schools you can purchase a service that will
provide linen and also launder it. Some schools provide nothing but your bed. If you don't know what you will
find, bring soap and a towel for the first night, then buy anything else you need after you have settled in. What
else to bring?
6. ____________ Some things you need to bring to the USA won't be packed in a suitcase - they will be
packed in your mind. Your expectations and attitudes can make a difference to how you enjoy your summer in
the USA.
7. ____________ North American people value individual experience. So be prepared to be independent!
8. ____________ You will miss home, family and friends at first. This will be temporary until you meet new
friends and become familiar with your new environment.
9. ____________ You will also want to bring special attitudes. These include a readiness to reach out to
strangers for friendship and to ask for directions or assistance if you need them
10. ____________ Have a good trip, and enjoy your educational adventure.
PART FIVE: WRITING: (5.0 pts)
I. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. Use the given words:
1. Quang Huy was very sad that he wasn’t accepted in our soccer team.
- Quang Huy is very sad not ……………………………………………………………
2. When the prisoner was asked about his childhood, he hates it.
- The prisoner hates ………..……………………………………………..…………….
3. “How many cars are there in front of your house, Thuy Dung?”, Tung said
- Tung asked …………………..........................................................................................
4. John and Mary haven’t seen each other for over five months.
- The last time ……………………………………………………………………….…
5. My new classmate, Ngoc Anh, found it easy to translate that text into English.
- My new classmate, Ngoc Anh, had no ……………………………………………….
6. You needn’t go to that meeting.
-It isn’t __________________________________________________________________
7. My birthday party was held in an expensive restaurant.
- The restaurant ___________________________________________________________
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- You should _____________________________________________________________
9. They decided to divide the money between the widows of the life boatmen.
- They decided that ________________________________________________________
10. Keith certainly can’t be held responsible for the accident.
- In no way _______________________________________________________________
11)People think that the government will build a supermarket here
-The government ______________________________________________________
12) I regretted that I had told him about my sorrow
-I regretted___________________________________________________________
13) "If I were you, I wouldn't give him more money" she said
-She advised________________________________________________
II. Using the word given in each bracket and other words to complete the second sentence
1. People think Columbus found America before others. (thought)
 America is......................................................... by Columbus before others.
2. We can’t deny that all of us made certain mistakes early on. (true)
 It is ............................................................ making mistakes early on.
3. “I didn’t break the flower vase,” Tom said. (broken)
 Tom ........................................................... the flower vase.
4. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice. (taken)
 I wish ...................................................... doctor’s advice.
5. Do you have a good relationship with your boss? (along)
 Are you ..................................................................your boss?
6. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports. (severe)
 Despite .............................................., Judy participated in many sports.
7. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. (wasn’t)
 I ....................................................................... to see her.
8. She didn’t ring a bell but she walked in. (without)
 She ................................................. a bell.
9. I was impressed by the performance of that young singer. (impression)
 The performance of that young singer ................................................... me.
10. He speaks more persuasively than his brother. (persuasive)
 He is ............................................... than his brother.
11.Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE)
→Most stores will accept ................................................................. cash.
12.Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother. (REMIND)
→Some of Peter’s ...............................................................my brother.
13.The runners were too exhausted to finish the race. (that)
-So ............................................................................................the race.
14.When I lent him the money, I had no idea he was rich. (known)
-If .............................................................................................the money.

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SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. The use of vitamin ________ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans.
A. components B. materials C. ingredients D. supplements
17. Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old ________.
A. respectively B. separately C. respectfully D. independently
18. We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost ________.
A. deafened B. deafening C. deaf D. deafness
19. Mr. Smith is a ________person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.
A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable
20. Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ________excuses!
A. having B. making C. doing D. taking
21. He came ________a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview.
A. out of B. off C. over D. in for
22. She started the course two months ago but dropped ________after only a month.
A. in B. out C. of D. back
23. Laura had a blazing ________with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. row B. word C. chat D. gossip

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24. As the drug took ________, they boy became quieter.
A. force B. action C. influence D. effect
25. I ________to be enthusiastic but really, I didn't like the idea at all.
A. suggested B. objected to C. pretended D. recommended
26. As the two teams left the football ground, the 100,000 _______ gave them a standing ovation.
A. bystanders B. spectators C. viewers D. audiences
27. Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _______ his selfishness.
A. keep up with B. come down with C. put up with D. catch up with
28. _______saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.
A. What the woman was B. That the woman was C. The woman was D. What was the woman
29. By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi river, _______ were quite luxurious.
A. which many B. many of them C. many of which D. many that
30. - Do you like pop music or jazz? - I don’t like _______of them. I prefer classical music.
A. any B. both C. either D. neither
31. Let’s do something to protect the environment, _______we?
A. needn’t B. must C. shall D. will
32. The discovery was a major _______ for research workers.
A. break-in B. breakout C. breakthrough D. breakdown
33. My parents lent me the money. _______, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. However B. Therefore C. Only if D. Otherwise
34. It was Mr. Harding _______ the bill to yesterday.
A. who sent my secretary B. to whom my secretary sent C. that my secretary sent D. my secretary sent
35. It is essential that Alice _______ Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind B. must remind C. reminds D. will remind
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
1: Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.
A. worry about B. get angry about C. get involved in D. look for
2: Proximity to the court house makes an office building more valuable.
A. Interest in B. Similarity to C. Nearness to D. Usefulness for
3: The new amphitheater was based on the ancient Greek design.
A. underwater theater B. oval theater C. sound and light theater D. mini-theater
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
A. oblivious B. controversial C. ubiquitous D. unknown
2: ‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the
government official to the reporter.
A. already official B. beside the point C. not popular D. not recorded
3: He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. satisfied
Part 2: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting
1: When you are writing or speaking English it is important to use language that includes both men and
women
A B C
equally the same.
D
2: The Oxford English Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of words and to give
real
A B C D
examples.
3: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events are usually
imaginary.
A B C D
4: When precipitation occurs, some of it evaporates, some runs off the surface it strikes, and some sinking into
the
A B C D
ground.
5: Of all the art-related reference and research library in North America, that of the Metropolitan Museum of
Art in
A B C D
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Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. The boy was very violent and ……………………………………. (manage)
2. He can never make up his mind. He is very ……………………………………. (decide)
3. Military service is no longer ……………………………………in South Africa. (compel)
4. His parents gave him a lot of …………………………………… in his studies (courage)
5. Children under 12 …………………………………… by an adult can enter for free. (company)
6. We always have a spare room in case visitors arrive ……………………………………. (expect)
7. Even if you’re good at a game, you shouldn’t be ……………………………………. (confident)
8. His …………………………………knowledge is very poor. He thinks Paris is in Italy. (geography)
9. After climbing all day, we were rewarded with a …………………………………view at the top. (breath)
10. I don't doubt the ………………of this new gadget, but we simply don't have the money to buy (effect)
it.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
I. Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Vancouver
Vancouver in western Canada is named (1) ……………Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy.
However, Captain Vancouver was not the first European to visit the area - the coast (2) ……………already been
explored by the Spanish. Nor did Captain Vancouver spend many days there, even (3) ……………the scenery
amazed him and everyone else (4) ……………was travelling with him. The scenery still amazes visitors to the city
of Vancouver today. First-time visitors who are in search of breathtaking views are usually directed to a beach
about ten minutes (5) …………the city centre. There, looking out over the sailing boats racing across the blue
water, visitors see Vancouver’s towering skyline backed by the magnificent Coast Mountains. The city is
regularly picked by international travel associations as one of the world’s (6) …………tourist destinations. They
are only confirming what the two million residents and eight million tourists visiting Greater Vancouver ( 7)
…………single year are always saying: there is simply (8) …………other place on earth quite (9) …………it. It’s not just
the gorgeous setting that appeals to people, (10) …………also Vancouver's wide range of sporting, cultural and
entertainment facilities.
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Women nowadays have more (61)________ than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were
not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (62)________, they had to depend on their
husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and
(63)________ their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent
(64)________ it. However, women living in our modern society have their (65)________ too. Today women
work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (66)________ between working life and
family life. Many people predict that by 2032, most (67)________ positions at work will be taken by women.
Then, it is possible that women will have more (68)_____ life because, (69)________ in a very modern
society, the women can’t (70)________ their role in the family.
1. A. advances B. advantages C. benefits D. conveniences
2. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. Although
3. A. pursue B. support C. promote D. stimulate
4. A. to B. at C. with D. of
5. A. obstacles B. disputes C. profits D. problems
6. A. equality B. stables C. balance D. steadiness
7. A. senior B. junior C. inferior D. superior
8. A. sheltered B. healthy C. strenuous D. active
9. A. though B. even C. ever D. never
10. A. perform B. adopt C. fulfill D. neglect
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, that provides information
concerning how people think and act. In the United States, the best-known surveys are the Gallup poll and the
Harris poll. As anyone who watches the news during presidential campaigns knows, these polls have become
an important part of political life in the United States.
North Americans are familiar with the many "person on the street" interviews on local television news
shows. While such interviews can be highly entertaining, they are not necessarily an accurate indication of
public opinion. First, they reflect the opinions of only those people who appear at a certain location. Thus,
such samples can be biased in favor of commuters, middle-class shoppers, or factory workers, depending or
which area the newspeople select. Second, television interviews tend to attract outgoing people who are
willing to appear on the air, while they frighten away others who may feel intimidated by a camera. A survey
must be based on a precise, representative sampling if it is to genuinely reflect a broad range of the
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 In preparing to conduct a survey, sociologists must exercise great care in the wording of questions.
An effective survey question must be simple and clear enough for people to understand it. It must also be
specific enough so that there are no problems in interpreting the results. Even questions that are less structured
must be carefully phrased in order to elicit the type of information desired. Surveys can be indispensable
sources of information, but only if the sampling is done properly and the questions are worded accurately.
There are two main forms of surveys: the interview and the questionnaire. Each of these forms of
survey research has its advantages. An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because people find it more
difficult to turn down a personal request for an interview than to throw away a written questionnaire. In
addition, an interviewer can go beyond written questions and probe for a subject's underlying feelings and
reasons. However, questionnaires have the advantage of being cheaper and more consistent.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The history of surveys in North America B. The principles of conducting surveys
C. Problems associated with interpreting surveys D. The importance of polls in American political
life
2. The word "they" in line 6 refers to _______.
A. North Americans B. news shows C. interviews D. opinions
3. According to the passage, the main disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that they_______.
A. are not based on a representative sampling B. are used only on television
C. are not carefully worded D. reflect political opinions
4. The word "precise" in line 13 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. planned B. rational C. required D. accurate
5. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is most important for an effective survey?
A. A high number of respondents B. Carefully worded questions
C. An interviewer's ability to measure respondents' feelings D. A sociologist who is able to interpret the
results
6. The word "exercise" in line 15 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. utilize B. consider C. design D. defend
7. The word "indispensable" is closest in meaning to______.
A. necessary B. complicated C. expensive D. simple
8. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason that sociologists may become frustrated Tiếng Anh with
questionnaires is that _______.
A. respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires B. questionnaires are often difficult to read
C. questionnaires are expensive and difficult to distribute
D. respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions
9. According to the passage, one advantage of live interviews over questionnaires is that live interviews ____.
A. cost less B. can produce more information C. are easier to interpret D. minimize the influence of the
researcher.
10. The word "probe" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to_______.
A. explore B. influence C. analyze D. apply
IV. You are going to read an article about a sailing race. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A -
H for each paragraph from 1 – 5 of the articles. There are two extra headings which you do not need to
use. There has been an example for you.
EX: Paragraph 0: D
A. The consequences of poor performance
B. An unexpectedly demanding way of life
C. A solution that seems to work
D. The terrible consequences of making a mistake
E. Benefiting from the power of nature
F. Cooperating to overcome the power of nature
G. It’s not what people think
H. No way out if you don’t like it
Paragraph 0:
Imagine for a moment, spending the night on board of a large yacht, being roughly woken in the pitch dark
and ordered on deck. Every so often you will be totally drenched, very suddenly, in salt water. You will be
sharing the same cramped space with 14 other people for a whole year. Your stomach, when not affected by
seasickness, will be hit by the competitive tension and nervousness that afflicts all sportspeople. You will be
obliged to concentrate without cease. The slightest loss of focus could cost someone their life.
Paragraph 1:
For the eight crews taking part in the Round-the-world yachting race, this has been daily life since they left
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While most of us have worked, slept, taken a holiday, these crews have sailed and sailed, day after day, night
after night, in weather conditions that would test any human. This is the reality of ocean yacht racing, which
bears little resemblance to the popular image of sailing - the quick sprint around a lake before returning ashore
for a meal and a warm bath.
Paragraph 2:
Racing 20-metre yachts around the world is a story of unrelenting hard work, pushing yourself to the limits of
endurance. But it is also a story of the vastness and beauty of the sea, of seeing the sun rise and set on
hundreds of desolate horizons, and of the supreme satisfaction of arriving somewhere knowing that wind
alone has taken you there.
Paragraph 3:
Unlike the captains, who are professional sailors, the crews all consist of amateur volunteers who have
actually paid for the privilege of taking a year off from their work and enduring these difficult conditions. On
board London Light the ages range from 21 to 65. For the youngest member, Susan Porter, the trip is about the
excitement of both the racing and the elements “Being able to pitch yourselves as a team against a storm gives
you a huge sense of achievement”, she says
Paragraph 4:
Jerry Wallace, a marketing director, found sailing a refreshing change from the selfish individualism of
business. Although he was prepared for the discomfort, the mental stress of long-distance racing was not what
he has anticipated, “A grand Prix driver has a few hours of focus, a footballer 90 minutes, but we have been
racing for 11 months. This is something I didn’t really appreciate before I start.”
Paragraph 5:
Inevitably, there are tensions. The kind of people who choose to take part in races like this tend to motivated
and strong-willed. On a trivial level, there are the usual arguments about things like cleaning, tidying, personal
hygiene, even the way people snore. Row on a boat must be addressed immediately. Left to develop, they get
much worse. On London Light they have done this by having a meeting where problems can be discussed and
resolved by majority vote. Cooperation is the key, and everyone can have their say. The London is one of the
few boats that has never lost any crew early because of a personality clash.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it.
1. They were late for school because they missed the first train.
@ Because of......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. The students usually hold the concerts at the university.
@ The concerts.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems.
@ Nuclear energy is....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. If I were you, I wouldn't tell anybody about the discovery.
 You’d..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
 Should.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
 Much....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. The hospital was so big that I couldn’t find my cousin’s bed.
 It was such.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
 In case.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
@ Tom congratulated................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
@ Despite...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given.
1. ‘Don't sit in front of the computer for too long,’ our teacher told us. (warned)
 Our teacher …………………………………………………..……………… in front of the computer for too long.
2. We got lost coming home from the leisure centre. (way)
 We couldn't …………………………………………………..……………..…………… from the leisure centre.
3. Mary didn't find it difficult to pass her driving test. (difficulty)
 Mary had …………………………………………………..…………………..…………..…………… her driving test.
4. I always trust Carla’s advice. (somebody)
 Carla …………………………………………………..……………………..………..……… advice I always trust.
5. We appear to have been given the wrong address. (as)

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 It …………………………………………………..……………… we have been given the wrong address.
6. I couldn't understand the instructions for this new gadget. (sense)
 The instructions this new gadget didn’t …………………………………………………..……………… me.
7. It’s a pity we didn't do more sport when I was at school. (done)
 I wish that …………………………………………………..……………… more sport when I was at school.
8. He described the hotel to us in detail. (detailed)
 He …………………………………………………..………………………………………………………….… of the hotel.
9. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (pointless)
@ Repairing …………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….
10. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (common)
 They have …………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….

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PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase that fits each sentence.
1. It's an excellent.....holiday.
A. package B. party C. group D. team
2. Nobody likes to pay..... prices.
A. high B. tall C. big D. expensive
3. How are you feeling today?.... better, thank you.
A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many
4. I haven't met our new secretary yet......?
A. What's she like? B. How is she? C. How is she like? D. How does she like?
5. You can go home, if you.....your work.
A. finished B. have finished C. are finished D. finishing
6. There is no.....in going to school if you're not willing to learn.
A. reason B. aim C. point D. purpose
27. .....his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
8. .....Richard is a businessman, his brother is a rock singer.
A. However B. Yet C. Whereas D. Despite
9. There is no water on the moon, nor.....an atmosphere around it.
A. there is B. it is C. there is not D. is there
10. Cancer is a ..... disease.
A. killing B. death C. dead D. kill
11. Under the sun’s heat, water......
A. melts B. evaporates C. rises D. floats
12. The new restaurant is .....at the comer of a busy street.
A. put B. located C. stood D. placed
13. She read a newspaper on the plane to ..... away the time.
A. waste B. throw C. quicken D. while
14. It isn't quite.....that he will be present at the meeting.
A. sure B. certain C. exact D. doubt
15. The weather in the far north is not..... it is near the Equator.
A. like humid as B. as humid as C. humid as D. so humid that
16. There will be plenty of food for everybody,..... nobody takes more than his share.
A. except that B. provided that C. despite that D. even if
17. I would like to offer a small..... to anyone who finds my missing dog.
A. receipt B. repayment C. expense D. reward
18. John's score on the test is the highest in class; .........
A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night
C. he must have studied last night D. he must had to study last night
19. Biologists tell us that the earth has seen 500 million species of animals.........or so.
A. during the last 3 billion years B. it was during the last 3 billion years
C. while the last 3 billion years D. since the last 3 billion years
20. Would you mind helping me with this book-case? It's too heavy for me to........
A. be moved by me B. move on my own C. move on myself D. be moved by myself
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
1: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one.
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2: He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.
A. favorable B. difficult C. ineffectual D. firm
3: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
A. fearsome B. expected C. excited D. optimistic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1:We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times.
A. spend B. manage C. use up D. marry
2: Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a T-shirt, he
was later identified as a high school teacher.
A. unsophisticatedly B. decently C. gaudily D. gracefully
3: The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
V. Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct. Then get it right.
1. David is particular fond of cooking, and he often cooks really delicious meals.
A B C D
2. Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.
A B C D
3. There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy.
A B C D
4. The bridge hit by a large ship during a suddenly storm has been mended.
A B C D
5. As soon as I arrive at my hotel, I’ll contact with you by phone.
A B C D
6. Jim was upset last night because he had to do a lot of homeworks.
A B C D
7. Jane told me that she will have to go to London the following day.
A B C D
8. Tom, together with his two sisters, are going to join our trip next weekend.
A B C D
9. Peter is the boy whom I think scored the winning points for the basketball team.
A B C D
10. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona for ten years after moving to their present house.
A B C D
III Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given. (10 pts)
1. You'd better drive. I'm too...........................for such complicated traffic. EXPERIENCE
2. I wish you a very happy................... . RETIRE
3. Telling lies is.......................... . MORAL
4. We need to push up the................................of our country. INDUSTRY
5. Now that she got a job, Lena is.......................of her parents. DEPEND
6. Your money will be refunded if the goods are not to your.................... SATISFY
7. Please...................your seat belt. The plane is taking off. FAST
8. UNO stands for United...............................Organization. NATIONAL
9. The water in this area is.....................and should not be drunk. PURE
10. The situation is getting...........................difficult for us. INCREASE
PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the questions.
I arrived in London at last. The railway station was big, black and dark. I did not know the way to my hotel,
so I asked a porter. I not only spoke English very carefully, but very clearly as well. The porter, however,
could not understand me. I repeated my questions several times and at last, he understood. He answered me,
but he spoke neither slowly nor clearly. "I am a foreigner," I said. Then he spoke slowly, but I could not
understand him. My teacher never spoke English like that! The porter and I looked at each other and smiled.
Then he said something and I understood it. "You'll soon learn English!" he said. I wonder. In England, each
man speaks a different language. The English understand each other, but I don't understand them! Do they
speak English?
1. The writer asked the porter......
A. how to speak English B. where the railway station was C. the direction to the hotel D. if he could speak
English
2. The porter couldn't understand the writer because......
A. the writer did not speak English very carefully B. the writer repeated the questions several times
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3. The writer's teacher of English.....
A. spoke English differently from English people B. never spoke English in class
C. didn't speak English slowly D. didn't work as a porter
3. In England......
A. people don't speak English at all B. people speak English, which is not like the one the writer studied at
school
C. people understand one another without speaking English D. each person speaks a different language
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. At last the writer understood what the porter said.
B. The writer expected everyone in England to speak like his teacher.
C. The porter didn't feel angry with the writer. D. The porter always spoke English slowly and
clearly.
II. Read the dialogue and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each numbered blank.
When you go to another country, it is important to follow the (1)......of that country. If you are invited to a
home in England, here is some (2)....... . (3).........you are invited, it is good manners to tell whether you will
go or not, either by (4)... ...or through telephoning. When you go to the party, it is better to (5).....on time. It is
good manners to shake hands with your host and other guests. You can take a (6)......if you like, possibly a
bottle of wine or a box of chocolates or some flowers. However, it is bad manners to take (7)....... . It is not
(8)......to stay too late after the other guests have gone. (9)......., it is good manners to write a short letter or
make a telephone call a day or two later to (10).......your host.
1. A. customs B. language C. people D. map
2. A. news B. information C. service D. advice
3. A. Before B. Though C. While D. As soon as
4. A. car B. bus C. writing D. speaking
5. A. reach B. leave C. come D. arrive
6. A friend B. present C. parent D. child
7. A. nothing B. cheap thing C. everything D. expensive things
8. A. correct B. well C. polite D. necessary
9. A. Of course B. So C. However D. But
10. A. welcome B. thank C. praise D. please
III. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
when bill was eight years old, in 1908,he used to work for an old lady who lived in his village, every day
before and after school, he (1) ................. to chop wood ,light fires and go shopping for her. He was paid 5p
per week which was (2).................... very much even then this old lady kept (3)............... many cats that she
didn't know exactly how many. One day, one of these cats was found dead in the garden and the lady, who
was very upset asked bill to dig a grave and bury it, bill did this and was given 10p.he couldn't help noticing
that he (4).............as much for burring the cat as for a whole week's work, (5)...............made him think .he had
many friends whose fathers, the local farmers, often had to shoot cats to protect their chickens. he offered his
friends 2p for every dead cat they (6).............him. he would then place the cat in the old lady's garden where
she would find it, think it (7)...................one of her own and gave bill 10p for burring it(8).................the time
he left school, bill had saved quiter a lot of (9).................later in life he became a very
(10)..............businessman
IV/ you are going to read an article about surfing. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A- I for
each part (1-7) of the article. There is one extra heading. (0.7m)
A/ warnings ignored F/ One man’s influence
B/ Future challenge G/ Origins of surfing
C/ Scientists’ involvement H/ Scientific breakthrough
D/ Wetsuits on a mountain I/ Dangers of Surfing
E/ Ideal surfing conditions J/The history of surfing

0/……G….
It is generally believed that the ancient Polynesians were the first to surf and to introduce surfing to the
Hawaiian Islands in the central Pacific Ocean. Early records show that surfing was at its height in the late 18th
century. During the next century, the sport declined, but by the beginning of the 20th century its popularity
had increased again and it gradually became an established water sport.
1/ ……..
Hawaii has the best surf in the world but the beaches are among the most dangerous, partly because they are
overcrowded. During October each year, there are huge swells in which the waves can be almost twenty
meters high. These waves then move to the southern hemisphere in April.
2/…………

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If a surfer gets sucked into the center of one of these waves and then flung onto the shore as the waves breaks,
the force can be life-threatening. And if the weight of the water does not make them unconscious, the wave
can drag them under water long enough for them to drown.
3/………….
To most people, a twenty-meter-high wave is Nature’s way of saying: stay away. It’s the oceanic equivalent of
a lion’s roar: get closer and you will be killed but there are some surfers who actually find these dangers one
of the most attractive features of the sport.
4/……….
In the second half of the twentieth century, one main in particular was responsible for fresh enthusiasm in the
sport. He was a California surfer called jack O’Neil who was determined to create a suit that would keep
people warm in the waters of northern California, and at the same time would allow complete freedom of
movement.
5/………..
He experimented with various materials without much success until during a plane journey in 1952, he came
across a substance called neoprene. Using this material, he created a wetsuit made of rubber which kept
surfers warm and made surfing a year-round activity in climates which would otherwise be too cold for part of
the year.
6/……….
Over the year wetsuits have been used for everything from deep-sea diving to board sports which take place
on land, like skateboarding. In 1988 O’Neil’s original wetsuits were used for the first ever snowboarding
world cup event, reflecting O’Neil’s belief that snow is only frozen water and snowboarding takes place over
and snowboarding takes place over frozen waves.
7/………..
One surfer who recently rode a giant wave off the Pacific Island of Tahiti astonished onlookers by walking
away without a scratch. This same man now wants to surf a wave called Jaws, which crashes onto the shore of
Maui, one of the Hawaiian Islands, for only a few days each year. Jaws can reach a height of over twenty -five
meters and is known to the surfing world as the mount Everest of surfing
PART FOUR: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it (10 pts)
1. You may not be able to find a parking space in the city Centre.
=> I doubt …………………………………………………………………………..
2. You should review your lessons for the exam
=> It’s time ______________________________________________
3. I’m always nervous when I travel by air
=>Travelling _____________________________________________
4. I'm sorry that I didn't go to the party last Sunday.
=> I regreted..............................................................
5. He said, "You stole my record, Bill."
=>He accused...........................................................
6. So that he can speak English fluently, he reads lots of books and sees lots of English films.
=> So as...................................................................
7. He doesn’t have enough money. He can’t buy a big house.
=>If........................................................................
8. The teacher asked me whether I had brought my dictionary.
=>My teacher asked, "............................................."
9. People say she is the most beautiful girl in the village.
=> She is ....................................................................
10. Do you know who wrote this novel?
=>Do you know by.....................................................?
11. The keepers feed the lions at 9 pm every day.
=> The lions _______________________________________
12. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
=> If we __________________________________________
13. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
=> I would rather ___________________________________
14. The bridge was low that the bus couldn’t go under it.
=> It was __________________________________________
15. That was a silly thing to say.
=> What __________________________________________
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=> On ……………………………………………………………………………….
17. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.
=> The boys would rather ………………………………………………………….
18. I am sorry I don’t have time to come to help you.
=> I wish ……………………………………………………………………………
19. We were all shocked by his reaction.
=> His reaction came ………………………………………………………………
II. Rewrite each sentence so that it means the same as the original one.
1. This is my first visit to Japan. Time
..............................................................................................................................
2. How long have Helen and Robert been married? Get
..............................................................................................................................
3. I haven't been to an Indian restaurant for 2 years. Since
..............................................................................................................................
4. John failed to complete the job on time. Succeed
..............................................................................................................................
5. Laura is too young to vote in the election. Old
..............................................................................................................................
6. Where did you find out about Disneyland Resort? (get)
=> Where _________________________________________?
7. When did you get up this morning? (out of)
=> When_________________________________________?
8. I’ll look through this leaflet to see what activities are organized at this attraction. (read)
=> I’ll ____________________________________________.
9. They’re going to bring out a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam. (publish)
=> They’re _________________________________________?
10. I’m looking forward to the weekend. (thinking)
=> I’m ____________________________________________

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SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. My supervisor is angry with me. I didn't do all the work I ______ last week.
A. should have done B. may have done C. need to have done D. must have done
17. She is very absent-minded: she ______ her cellphone three times!
A. has lost B. loses C. was losing D. had lost
18. He always ______ the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
A. writes B. makes C. works D. does
19. Not until the end of the 19th century ______ become a scientific discipline.
A. plant breeding has B. did plant breeding C. plant breeding had D. has plant breeding
20. This factory produced ______ motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.
A. twice as many B. as twice as many C. as twice many D. as many as twice
21. In many big cities, people have to ______ up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. keep B. catch C. face D. put
22. Had she worked harder last summer, she ______.
A. wouldn't have been sacked B. wouldn't have sacked C. wouldn't sack D. wouldn't be sacked
23. Nobody’s got to stay late this evening, _______?
A. is it B. have they C. isn’t it D. don’t they
24. With hard work and study, you can ______ the goals you set for yourself.
A. establish B. succeed C. achieve D. increase
25. I accidentally ______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on B. caught sight of C. lost touch with D. paid attention to
26. ______ entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him.
A. With B. On C. At D. During
27. I would really ______ your help with this assignment.
A. respect B. take C. appreciate D. than
28. I am considering ______ my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. to move B. changing C. to change D. moving
29. Can you keep calm for a moment? You ______ noise in class!
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30. These measures have been taken with a _______ to increasing the company's profits.
A. goal B. view C. reason D. reason
31. Anyone _______ scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship.
A. who has B. whose C. with D. has
32. You feel so _______ because there's nothing you can do to make the child better.
A. unhelpful B. helpless C. thoughtful D. helpful
33. I must tell you about my_______ when I first arrived in London.
A. incidents B. happenings C. experiences D. events
34. We have bought some_______.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German
glasses
35. I_______ to see Chris on my way home.
A. dropped back B. dropped in C. dropped out D. dropped off
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
1: In the 1960's the upper level of Pennsylvania Station in New York City was torn down and replaced by
Madison Square Garden.
A. detracted B. demoted C. distended D. dismantled
2: The blank space of the paper must be 1.5 inches at the top and 1 inch at the bottom and on the sides.
A. frames B. borders C. shutters D. margins
3: I told her I understood what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat.
A. in a similar take B. in a similar find C. in a similar situation D. in a similar case
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the
way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten
2: The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace
A. renovated B. regenerated C. furnished D. neglected
3: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. congratulate B. unrespect C. welcome D. encourage
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. Parents should ………………… their children from smoking. (courage)
37. It’s hard to buy meat on the island but fish is ………………… (plenty)
38. She refuses to work on Sundays because of her religious …………………. (believe)
39. We must all help to stop the ………………… of the ozone layer. (destroy)
40. The health of our children is being ………………… by exhaust fumes. (danger)
41. The damage caused by the earthquake cannot be imagined. It was …………………. (describe)
42. I could see some ………………… in the trees. (move)
43. Some designers have…………………the ao dai by printing lines of poetry. (modern)
44. These clothes are attractive but entirely…………………. (practice)
45. If you are …………………, you might hurt someone’s feeling. (sense)
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Speech is one of the most important (56) ________of communicating .It consists of far more than just
making noises . To talk and also (57) ________to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we
have to use combinations of (58) ________that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea.
Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly
is very (59) ____. The basic (60) ________of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are
needed to speak it quite (61) ________.But the more idea you can (62) ________the more precise you can be
about their exact meaning. Words are the (63) ________thing we use in communicating what we want to say.
The way we (64) ________the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions
and (65) ___whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
56. A. reason B. tests C. rules D. ways
57. A. be spoken B. be examined C. be understood D. be talked
58. systems B. sounds C. languages D. talks
59. A. easy B. important C. simple D. expensive
60. A. grammar B. word C. vocabulary D. structure
61. A. fluent B. good C. perfect D. well
62. A. need B. grow C. express D. pass
63. A. main B. certain C. full D. most
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65. A. show B. ask C. understand D. know
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question: WARNING ON GLOBAL
WARMING
Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China the source of much of Hong
Kong's food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose
The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport
reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by
members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the mostrecent projections on climate
change to point to a gloomy outlook for China.
By 2050 about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it
supports, with tropical and sub-tropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in
the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected
to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture), making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The
growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland's
breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt.
"China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will
be decreased production because of water limitations," Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said
during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the
population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. "It looks very difficult for
the world as a whole," he said. Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such
as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have
increased this century by about 0.6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8
degrees by 2100.
Dr. Leemans said China's reliance on coal-fired power for its indus-trial growth did not bode well for
the world climate. "I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environ-
mental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,"
Dr-Leemans said. "China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind
of research to see what is going to happen."
The climate change report, which will be released tomorrow, focused on China but Mr David Melville
of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for
instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. "Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but
you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as
well," he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the
oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are
that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
"Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not
only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation – the
whole lot," Mr Melville said, adding that sea-walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be
another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr Melville said the general outlook
could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel-
burning. He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency.
66. Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?
A. disastrous B. potentially disastrous C. relatively optimistic D. on balance things are going to be
satisfactory
67. What is this passage?
A. a report B. a preview of a report
C. an article describing a response to a report D. an article previewing a report
68. Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these
measures could be ________.
A. efficient B. sufficient C. insufficient D. inefficient
69. The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe ________.
A. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production B. future changes in the climate of
China
C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season
D. projected future changes in the climate of China
70. The main point of paragraph 4 is to describe ________.
A. global warming B. the effects of global warming
C. the causes and projected effects of global warming D. the causes and effects of global warming
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 A. because the quote is from a second language user whose com mand of English is not perfect.
B. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is necessary
to understand the statement. C. because the writer is quoting from another source.
D. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words.
72. In paragraph 7, which point is Mr Melville NOT making?
A. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong B. suggesting that reclamation areas are at
risk
C. criticizing current safeguards D. making a call for action
73. How would you describe the Dr. Leeman's attitude towards China?
A. mainly favorable B. critical C. supportive in theory D. admiring
74. In paragraph 2 "negated" is closest in meaning to________.
A. made possible B. made ineffective C. reduced D. paid for
75. In paragraph 7 "depleted" could be replaced by which of the following?
A. reduced B. poor C. decaying D. decimated
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. My home town
I was born in one of (76) ………… most interesting cities in Malaysia. It has a rich, colorful history
and many parts of the city have hardly changed at (77) ………… during the last five centuries. However,
nowadays, it is (78) …………longer the trade center that it (79) ………… to be. It is difficult to imagine that
at one time its harbor used to be visited by over 2,000 ships a week, and hat the huge warehouses along the
quayside would have (80) ………… full of spices and silks, jewels and tea. The old city center is small, which
(81) ………… it very easy to explore (82) ………… foot. A river neatly divides the town, not only physically
but in spirit too. On one side, you find many grand houses, but on crossing the river, you find yourself in
ancient Chinatown, where you really take a step back into the past. It is great fun to wander through the
colorful, noisy backstreets. As (83) ………… as having shops that sell a wide range of clothes and shoes,
some of these streets are also famous (84) ………… high-quality antiques. Unfortunately, most of the
bargains disappeared many years ago. However, (85) ………… you look around carefully, you can still come
across an interesting souvenir.
VI. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-H for each part (1-6) of the article. There is one extra
heading which you do not need to use.
A. Ways to communicate
B. Getting started
C. Choose your category
D. Speed and flexibility
E. Long-distance solution
1.
Instant messaging – or IM – is more immediate than e-mail as you don’t have to check your inbox for new
messages – they appear instantly. Another advangtage is that more than two people at a time can join in an IM
conversation, so it’s ideal for, say, making social arrangements among groups of friends.
2.
Communication by IM isn’t restricted to text. You can send pictures stored on your computer, and if you have
microphones and speakers you can talk – the advantage being that internet charges are usually cheaper than
phone calls. If you and a friend have webcams, you can also make a video call, in which you can see as well
as hear each other.
3.
John Moran, 13, from Southport uses instant messaging to keep in touch with relatives on the other side of
the world. “When I go online, I swap messages with my cousins in Australia,” says John “It’s much cheaper
than phoning them and means I can speak to them more often.” Carol Taylor, 24, who lives in Argentina,
agrees. ‘My parents live in the UK, and we prefer using an instant messenger to sending emails or text
messages as it’s more like a real conversation,” she says. “I’d rather chat online than call them as it costs so
much less.”
4.
Once you’ve installed this software and connected to the Internet you can start exchanging messages with
your friends online. Each user of the service has their own user’s name. If you find out the user names of
people you know, you can create a friend list. Then, when you go online, the software tells you which of them
are also connected to the Internet, and you can send them a message.
5.
The features on offer vary depending on which service you opt for, although there is not much difference
between instant messenger packages. As well as allowing you to use microphones and webcams, most give
you a range of options regarding your status. You can usually appear as “online”, “busy” or “away from PC”.
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usually used by those who are permanently online (people who have broadband or an office connection) but
aren’t always at their computer.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it.
86. In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work.
 Although …………………………………………………………………………..
87. You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this.
 No matter …………………………………………………………………………..
88. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
@ Hardly …………………………………………………………………………..
89. People say he was dismissed last week.
 He …………………………………………………………………………..
90. I'm sure they didn't plan this project.
 They can't …………………………………………………………………………..
91. I really think she should stop ignoring me in meetings
 It's about …………………………………………………………………………..
92. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.
@ Were you …………………………………………………………………………..
93. Success depends on hard work.
 The harder …………………………………………………………………………..
94. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye her.
 I wish …………………………………………………………………………..
95. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.
 Tired …………………………………………………………………………..
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given.
96. The TV programme was so complicated that none of the children could understand it. (too)
 The TV programme ……………………………………………………………………to understand.
97. Luke knocked over the old lady’s bicycle by accident. (mean)
 Luke ……………………………………………………………………over the old lady’s bicycle.
98. I’ve already planned my next holiday. (arrangements)
 I've already ……………………………………………………………………my next holiday.
99. They say the ice in Antarctica is getting thinner all the time. (said)
 The ice in Antarctica ……………………………………………………………………getting thinner all
the time.
100. We didn’t enjoy our walk along the seafront because it was so windy. (prevented)
 The strong wind ……………………………………………………………………our walk along the
seafront.
101. It looks as if Susan has left her jacket behind. (seems)
 Susan ……………………………………………………………………her jacket behind.
102. A newly qualified dentist took out Mr Dupont's tooth. (taken)
 Mr Dupont ……………………………………………………………………by a newly qualified dentist.
103. Antonio only lost the 100-metre race because he fell. (not)
 If Antonio had ……………………………………………………………………won the 100-metre race.
104. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (agreement)
@ There ……………………………………………………………………to introduce the new methods.
105. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(vain)
 The fox ……………………………………………………………………the grapes.

ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 10)

SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (80 points)
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (20 points)
1. It’s recommended that we become more concerned …… the environment around us.
A. of B. to C. with D. about
2. Air ……., together littering, is cause many problems in our cities today.
A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting
3. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are .........with colored lights across the streets and
enormous Christmas trees.
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4. In the United, there are 50 …….and six different time zones across the country.
A. states B. nations C. towns D. show
5. Nowadays you still see the ………men wear kits (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.
A. Scot B. Scotland C. Scots D. Scottish.
6. What …… we do to prevent these natural disasters?
A. may B. ought C. should D. be able
7. …….. at someone is usually considered rude.
A. Point B. To point C. To pointing D. Pointing
8. My father shouted at me, …….. made me feel sorrowful.
A. that B. who C. whose D. which
9. I believe that our new manager has the …… to work well in this business environment.
A. inflexible B. flexibly C. flexibility D. flexible
10.“Are Mary and Peter still living in Paris?” - “No, they …….. to NewYork.”
A. are just moved B.had just moved C. have just moved D.will just move
11. ‘What is the …….. of the USA ?’ – ‘The dollars.’
A. current B. population C. territory D. currency
12. We can see many international programs ……………...different channels.
A.in B.at C. on D. of
13. This hat is different ..................... the one I had.
A. for B. to C. from D. at
14. What will happen if the pollution .................. on.?
A. puts B. goes C. keeps D. takes
15. He said he was afraid this article was .................. date.
A. over B. on C. behind D. out of
16. I had to get up early, ...............I would miss the train.
A. otherwise B. if not C. but D. unless
17. Most young people want to ........more about environmental problems.
A. look after B. find out C. look for D. make out
18. ..................always gives me real pleasure.
A. I arrange flowers B. The flowers are arranged C. Arranging flowers D. While arranging flowers.
19. Nga had difficulties in bringing the heavy box, and Mai, her friend, offered to help.
Mai : “Need a hand with your heavy box, Nga ?” -Nga : “.....................”
A. I don’t need B. Not at all C. That’s very kind of you D. No, thanks
20. Peter: “ ...............?” Mary: “ Well , I’d like to see that dress”
A. Do you want anything B. May I help you C. What would you like D. What do you want to do
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
1: Before the earthquake hit the area, many minor tremors were felt.
A. spasms B. noises C. vibrations D. crumblings
2: The raccoon is a nocturnal animal.
A. harmless B. night C. marsupial D. diurnal
3: Victoria Holand William Shakespeare are prolific writers.
A productive B famous C esteemed D celebrated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: I am afraid I haven’t allowed him enough initiative, said Father Payne, that’s a bad habit of mine.
A. determination B. encouragement C. beginning D. cowardice
2: At the managers' meeting, the group decided against the new project as a viable option and decided on
another direction to ensure success for the company's fall line.
A. impractical B. feasible C. practical D. positive
3: The couple tried to converse in the busy restaurant, but they couldn't hear themselves speak so they went
elsewhere.
A. talk B. stop talking C. chat D. communicate
Part III. Identify the mistake in each sentence below by circling the capital letter. (20 points)
1. It was wrong with you to allow a 4 year-old child to walk home alone.
A B C D
2. The Smiths are very proud about that their son always gets high marks in his courses.
A B C D
3. We called the baseball park up to ask that when the game was scheduled to begin that afternoon.
A B C D
4. The American Indians killed the buffalo only when necessity to obtain food, clothing and shelter.
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5. Some relatives of mine like staying at their cabin on Lake Omega every summer holidays
A B C D
6. In the United States among 60 percent of the space on the pages of newspapers is reserved for advertising.
A B C D
7. Gilbert Newton Lewis, a chemist, helped to develop the modern electron theory of
A B
valence, a theory explains the forces holding atoms together in molecules.
C D
8. Because of a high birthrate and considered immigration, the United States population in the late nineteenth
century increased tremendously from 31 million in 1860 to 76 million in 1900.
A B C D
9. For most of their history, especially since the 1860's, New York City has been undergoing major ethnic
population changes. A B C D
10. Rocks have forming, wearing away and re-forming ever since the Earth took shape.
A B C D
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. You should book your travel _____________ and flights quickly. (ACCOMMODATE)
2.He's very young and not very _____________. (EXPERIENCE)
3.A ________ is a garment worn to keep a human alive in the harsh environment of outer space temperature
(SPACE)
4.Listeria can cause fatal blood _____________. (POISON)
5._____________ is the capability to trace something. (TRACE)
6._____________ space, or the space between the planets, is not empty but is filled with the solar wind.
(PLANET)
7.Astronauts work in_____________ conditions. (WEIGHT)
8.People have been _____________ into leaving their homes. (TERROR)
9.They were standing _____________ close to the crocodile. (DANGER)
10.Her interests include anything_____________ or challenging. (ADVENTURE
SECTION D. READING COMPREHENSION (40 points)
Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph. (20 points)
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday (1)............. Friday. The maximum class
size is twelve (2) .............. the average is ten. We use modern methods of (3) ............. and learning, and the
school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. However, you will only be successful in
improving (4) ............. English if you work hard and (5) ........ speaking English as much as you can. You will
take a short (6) ............. in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (7) ............. at the
most suitable level. There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete beginners and the other
is for students who know only a little English. In both classes you will practice simple conversations. In the
class (8) ............. the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situations
because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) ............. in your own country, You will also
have chances to improve your (10) .............. of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary...
Part II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces. (10 points)
Around the age (1)……. sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at
school and hopefully, go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training (2)………?
The decision is yours, but it may be (3)……. remembering two things: There is more unemployment (4)
………. those who haven't been to university, and people (5)………. have the right skills will have a big
advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are (6)……….
opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7)………. you get on more quickly in many careers,
and evening classes allow you to learn (8)………. you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when
you are older is (9………. possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)
………. practical work experience.
1. A. at B. in C. on D. of
2. A. school B. class C. course D. term
3. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful
4. A. between B. among C. with D. through
5. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
6. A. much B. many C. little D. few
7. A. permit B. help C. let D. give
8. A. where B. while C. when D. what
9. A. also B. again C. another D. always
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Part III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (10 points)
Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the United States today. Thousands of
these How-to books are useful. In fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin with the
words “How to”. One book may tell you how to earn more money. Another may tell you how to save or spend
it and another may explain how to give your money away. Many How-to books give advice on careers. They
tell you how to choose a career and ‘now to succeed in it. If you fail, however, you can buy the book” How to
Turn Failure into Success”. If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a
Millionaire”. If you never make any money at all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing”.
One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you want to have a
better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”. If you are tired of
books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to redecorate or
enlarge a house. Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex.
Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve. How-to
books help people deal with modern life.
1: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to succeed in love every minute of your life. B. How to turn failure into success.
C. How to make a millionaire. D. How-to books.
2: The word “it” refers to _________
A. advice B. instruction C. how-to books D. career
3: Which of the following is NOT the type of books giving information on careers?
A. “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”. B. “How to Live on Nothing”
C. “How to Make a Millionaire”. D. “How to Turn Failure into Success”
4: The word “step-by-step” is closest in meaning to
A. little by little B. gradually C. slower and slower D. A and B
5: It can be inferred from the passage that
A. Today people are more bored with the modern life. B. Modern life is more difficult to deal with.
C. Today people have fewer choices to make. D. Today people are more interested in modern life.
VI. Read the passage below. For each paragraph, choose the most suitable heading from the list which
follows. There is one extra heading you do not need to use.
PROCESSED FOOD
A. Not all doctors agree.
B. Adequate nourishment essential.
C. Additives disguise bad ingredients.
D. Diet to be fat-free, sugar-free.
E. Coffee increases risk of heart disease.
F. Tea and coffee bad for you.
G. Processed food may be bad for you.
H. Doctor's argument not logical.
1. ..........................
After the cigarette manufacturers, it has become the turn of the food processors to suffer the attacks of those
who would have us lead a healthy life. Sometimes you have the feeling that almost everything you eat is liable
to damage your brain, clog your arteries, ulcerate your stomach, or impact your intestine. On the other hand, it
is certainly true that there is nothing like reading the list of ingredients on the back of a cereal packet or a pot
of jam to put you off your breakfast.
2. ..........................
One dietician writes of pork pies as follows: "People wouldn't buy a pork pie if chemicals had not been
designed into them. A pork pie can contain as much as 50 per cent of highly saturated fat which is bad for the
heart and arteries. A perfectly good pork pie could be made from reasonable ingredients but it is cheaper to
make it with additives because less meat is then needed. The additives in the pie do little harm in themselves.
The fat is made acceptable by a perfectly safe emulsifier. Added color makes the fat look like meat. The
additives in it deceive our senses and persuade us to eat too much fat. Even if the additives themselves are
considered to be relatively safe, the nutritional consequences are appalling."
3. ..........................
Since a study by Johns Hopkins Medical Centre, Baltimore, in the mid-eighties, coffee has been on everyone's
blacklist. According to the study: "Regardless of the measure of coffee consumption used, analyses found that
heavy coffee drinkers were almost three times more likely to have coronary disease than were non-drinkers.
Even one or two cups of coffee a day appear to be associated with a small extra risk of heart disease - a one-
third increase over non-drinkers." The one piece of good news appears to be that the risk decreases rapidly
once a person stops drinking coffee.
4. ..........................

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 Few arguments create greater passion among medical experts than the supposed link between diet and heart
disease. Some doctors, however, refuse to accept any connection between the two. They have argued that diets
which cut back on dairy produce, although unlikely to cause physical harm, could lead to malnutrition,
particularly among children. They are appalled that breakfast, that traditional British meal, should be under
attack by the spectra of disease. Come between some doctors and their bacon and eggs and feelings will run
high.
5. ..........................
The nutritionists have fought back. They remain convinced that sugary, fatty foods lead to preventable ill
health. One doctor argues that a fiber-rich diet is only of use to those who suffer from diabetes. Rubbish, say
the nutritionists, and go on to point out that "over one third of British adults are constipated. At least one in
seven takes laxatives. And dietary fiber is of proven value in the treatment of constipation."
6. ..........................
Yet another doctor argues that dental decay should really be seen as a disease which results from a lack of
fluoride. What we need to do is clean our teeth like crazy, have them coated with sealants, and take fluorides
daily. The nutritionist blasts back by pointing out that you might as well say that headaches are caused by a
lack of aspirin.
7. ..........................
What we do know is that nutrition does affect health. Too little food and too much food are both bad for you.
In Britain, poor boys tend to be two inches shorter on average than rich boys.
SECTION E. WRITING (50 points)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence
1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.
-The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….
2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.
- My mother used…………………………………………………………………...
3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.
-If…………………………………………………………………………………
4. “ I really must leave now,” Mr. Fatt said.
-Mr. Fatt insisted……………………………………………………………….…..
5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.
-My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….
6. Nowadays people can talk and exchange information easily thanks to technological advances. It is
convenient.
-It is ___________________________________________________________
7.In this busy world, parents and children don’t have much quality time for each other. It is such a pity.
-It is ___________________________________________________________
8.My neighbor looked after my pet cat when I was away for some days. She was very helpful.
-It was ______________________________________________________
9.I left my hometown to go to university in 2010. This bridge was built in my hometown 2 years after that.
-By the time _________________________________________________
10. My brother got a good job in a state bank, then he got married.
-Before ____________________________________________________
11. Valuing the improved living conditions we have today is necessary.
=> It is _________________________________________________
12. Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.
=> It was _________________________________________________
13. You may not be able to find a parking space in the city Centre.
=> I doubt …………………………………………………………………………..
Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one.
1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)
………………………………………………………………………………………...……..
4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………………….……
5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)
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6. It’s pity! You aren’t going to Ann’s party. WISH
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. Someone punches Sam in the face at a football match. GOT
_______________________________________________________________________________
8. If you found the missing money, what would you do? WERE
_______________________________________________________________________________
9. They suspended Jackson for the next two matches. BANNED
_______________________________________________________________________________
10. Please come this way, and you’ll see if Mr. Francis is in. WILL
_______________________________________________________________________________

ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 11)

PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)
Part I. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. What has the girl forgotten to bring?
A. Her pen B. Her keys C. Her essay D. Her coffee
2. What is the man’s job now?
A. A painter B. A businessman C. A photographer D. A teacher
3. What time will the writer arrive at the bookshop?
A. 1:45 B. 2:15 C. 2:45 D. 3:30
4. What did the children see at the zoo?
A. Horses, monkeys and lions B. Monkeys, lions, and tigers
C. Horses, birds and monkeys D. Birds, monkeys, and tigers
5. What has the woman lost?
A. Her mobile phone B. Her purse C. Her pen D. Her keys
Part II. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1: The boy ________.
A. doesn’t study B. studies and does well C. studies and doesn’t do well D. studies with best method
2: The boy usually studies ________.
A. at public places B. in his friend’s house C. at home D. in the library
3: On the boy’s desk, there are ________.
A. pencils, books and pens B. erasers, sharpeners and books
C. a pencil case and pens D. books, papers and pens
4: The girl ________.
A. exercises for thirty minutes. B. studies for thirty minutes.
C. drink water every five minutes. D. has a break for thirty minutes.
5: When the boy studies, ________.
A. he has a break for two or three hours. B. he has two or three breaks each hour.
C. he doesn’t take breaks. D. he never studies for two or three hours.
Part III. Listen and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. ZOOKEEPER
Lucas used to enjoy looking after the (1) ________ when he first worked at the zoo.
Every morning, Lucas checks to see if any monkeys are (2) ________ or if any babies have been born.
Every morning, Lucas also cleans the monkeys’ cages and replaces the (3) ________.
The monkeys eat many different things, but are especially fond of (4) ________.
Lucas once injured his (5) ________ when a gorilla escaped from its cage.
Lucas particularly likes talking to the (6) ________ who come to the zoo.
Lucas says that giving the monkey food such as (7) ________ is unsuitable.
Lucas once took a box of baby monkeys home by (8) ________.
Lucas is now taking a course in (9) ________ so that he can further his career.
Lucas’s ambition is to visit a (10) ________ for wild animals in Africa to see the work done there.
C. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 points)
I. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. The Chief of police, ________work is very important, takes care of the public safety.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
2. She is wearing a ________ skirt.
A. short nice nylon B. nice short nylon C. nylon short nice D. nylon nice short
3. The ________ items in the cake are flour, sugar and shortening.
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4. Older people rarely approve ________ habits of the younger generation.
A. for B. to C. of D. with
5. I suppose that he’d better look for a different job, ________?
A. shouldn’t he B. hadn’t he C. should he D. don’t I
6. ________ traveling is educational, it can also be stressful and expensive.
A. Since B. Providing C. While D. Even
7. You should pay ________ to what the instructor is saying.
A. attendance B. invention C. convention D. attention
8. John and Sarah are talking about using cars in the next few years.
- John: "I believe that electric cars will displace petroleum cars in a few years."
- Sarah: " ________. We will still use petroleum cars because electric ones are too expensive."
A. I think so B. I couldn’t agree with you more C. I'm not interested D. That’s not true
9. She is accustomed …………… getting up early.
A. with B. by C. for D. to
10. Lot of people .................. yoga to relax and improve their health.
A. give up B. take up C. make D. practice
11. I couldn’t understand what he said, and ______
A. neither couldn’t Stella B. Stella couldn’t, too C. so could Stella D. neither could Stella
12. Not until 1856 ______ across the Mississippi River.
A. the first bridge was built B. was the first bridge built C. the first bridge was building D. the bridge
building was
13. I applied for the job that I saw ______ in the paper.
A. advertising B. advertised C. being advertised D. being advertising
14. He’d prefer ______ chicken soup rather than ______ milk.
A. having/ drinking B. to have/ drink C. have/ drink D. had/ drank
15. The more you talk about the matter, ______
A. the situation seems worse B. the worse seems the situation
C. the worse the situation seems D. the situation seems the worse
16. If he ______ her phone number, he would have given her a ring.
A. knew B. had known C. has known D. had been known
17. The student objected ______ punished by the headmaster.
A. to be B. was C. to being D. having been
18. “How do you know that they were discussing your family?” – “Because they stopped _when I entered the
room.”
A. to talk B. talking C. from to talk D. from talking
19. You cannot fail to obey it. You can’t ______ to do it.
A. refuse B. deny C. resist D. withdraw
20. We think that we will elect Williams ______
A. our chairman B. for our chairman C. be our chairman D. being our chairman
21. Two hours ______ not long enough for this rest.
A. have B. has C. is D. are
22. John as well as Mary __________ very kind.
A. were B. are C. is D. have been
23. I wondered__________ the right thing.
A. if I am doing B. was I doing C. am I doing D. whether I was doing
24. _____________ you are, ____________it is to learn
A. the most young/ the easy B. the more young// the easier
C. the youngest/ the more easily D. the younger/ the easier
25. Daisy: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - Mary: “_______”
A. Thank you very much! I am afraid. C. Thank you for your compliment!
B. You are telling a lie. D. I don't like your sayings.
26. Dick: “Sorry, Brian is not here.” - Peter: “_________”
A. Would you like to leave a message? B. Can I take a message then?
C. Can I speak to Brian, please? D. Can I leave a message then?
27. ‘Can I give you a little more coffee?’ ‘_______’.
A. No, you’re welcome. B. Yes, you’re right. C. No, thank you. D. Yes, I’m Ok.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
1. Her courage not only inspired her followers but also moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected
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 A. attaining B. gaining C. penetrating D. accomplishing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
1. Traffic congestion in large cities seems to be a problem that is insoluble.
A. easily seen B. easily experienced C. easily found D. easily solved
2: Our new neighbor is cold fish.
A. displeased B. friendly C. unsympathetic D. hard to please
3: My roommate always puts off the washing up until there aren’t any clean plates left.
A. speeds up B. quickens C. rushes to do D. hurls
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting. Write A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
(1.0 point)
1. Tenant farmers are those they either rent a farm and work it for themselves or work the farm for the
owner and receive payment.
A. they B. it C. or D. the owner
2. Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to professor before the class.
A. having finished B. before C. it was delivered D. before
3. The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have
become extinct have increased.
A. industrialized B. species C. extinct D. have
4. The most visible remind of the close relationship between the United States and France is the famous Statue
of Liberty, which stands in New York harbor.
A. remind B. between C. is D. which
5. Folklore consists of the beliefs, customs, traditions, and telling stories that people pass from generation to
generation.
A. Folklore B. the C. telling stories D. generation
6. Tom said that he was trying to carry out some campaigns to protect environment and will encourage others
to do so.
A. he was trying B. some C. campaigns D. will
7. My elder sisters, both of them were doctors, said they were too busy to pick me up.
A. elder B. both of them C. too busy D. to pick
8. The number of students attending universities to study economics have increased steadily in the last few
years.
A. of students B. attending C. economics D. have
9. My teacher is very strict and he always makes us to finish all the exercises before leaving school.
A. is B. strict C. to finish D. leaving school
10. Although most species of small birds gather in groups at feeders provided by bird-watchers, the bright
red cardinals usually appears alone or with its mate.
A. at B. cardinals C. or D. its
III. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.
1. The company must reduce costs to compete _____________. (EFFECT)
2. The small blood vessels in the nose _____________ easily. (BLOOD)
3. The barriers gave way under the _____________ of the crowd. (PRESS)
4. Filters do not remove all _____________ from water. (CONTAMINATE)
5. I will use one recent example as an _____________ . (ILLUSTRATE)
6. I’ll need to take your waist _____________. (MEASURE)
7. We no longer talk of the _____________ of marriage. (PERMANENT)
8. There are various _____________ available for this condition. (TREAT)
9. They emit 90% less _____________ than standard models. (POLLUTE)
10. It is important to take precise _____________ of the structure. (MEASURE)
D. READING (6.0 points)
I. Read and choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Television is one of man’s most important (1)________of communication. It brings (2)________and
sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and
watch the President (3) ________a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch
statesmen try to (4)________about peace. (5)________television, home viewers can see and learn about
people, places, and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them (6)
________of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore out of space. In (7) ________to all these things,
television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (8) ________to entertain. In fact, TV
provides many more (9)________programs than any other kinds. The programs include action packed dramas,
light comedies, sporting (10) ________and motion pictures.
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2. A. news B. pictures C. characters D. messages
3. A. make B. speak C. say D. do
4. A. talk B. cause C. bring D. tell
5. A. By B. Because of C. Thanks D. Through
6. A. coverage B. lot C. information D. amount
7. A. order B. spite C. addition D. exchange
8. A. used B. designed C. made D. going
9. A. entertainment B. music C. film D. news
10. A. games B. plays C. happens D. events
II. Read the following passage and choose the best option to answer.
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery has
been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive engines and was passed
through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power.
Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not
much adaptability.
On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that
drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric
magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by
electricity. An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace,
or to boil a jug for a cup of coffee.
Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the greatest
power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted. It travels so easily and
with incredible speed along wires and conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances.
To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia they use coal or
water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without
polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal.
Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once
occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor leaked,
which caused many deaths through radiation.
Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the
environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap
sunlight more efficiently. We do not use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the
capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable
and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.
1. What could be the best title for this passage?
A. Types of Power Plants B. Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life
C. How to Produce Electricity D. Why Electricity is So Remarkable
2. The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to________.
A. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
B. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity
C. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
D. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
3. The word “generate” in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. invent B. use C. create D. discover
4. What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
A. It is cheap and easy to use B. It is used to drive motor engines
C. It can be adapted to various uses D. It can be made with ease
5. What do we call machines that make electricity?
A. Voltages B. Electric magnets
C. Generators or Turbines D. Pipes and radiators
6. The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are________.
A. atomic power and water B. water and coal C. sunlight and wind power D. wind and gas
7. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to________.
A. harmful effects B. the tides C. scientists D. new ways
8. According to the passage, electric magnets are used in steel works to________.
A. lift heavy weights up to ten tons B. test the steel for strength
C. heat the molten steel D. boil a jug of water
9. The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that
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 A. do not pollute the environment B. are more reliable
C. are more adaptable D. do not require attention
10. According to the passage, the following power sources cause no pollution to the environment
EXCEPT________.
A. Sunlight B. Petrol C. Water D. Wind
II. Fill in each gap with one suitable word.(2pts)
When going on holiday, it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance. This is just in case something
goes (1) _______ along the way. You could lose your luggage, you could be robbed, or even become ill and
need expensive medical treatment. For millions of holiday makers, travel insurance is just a precaution (2)
_______ will help them have an enjoyable and worry-free holiday. But for (3) _______, travel insurance is a
way of earning money (4) _______ making false claims against insurance companies. For (5) _______ some
people pretend that they have had expensive equipment stolen which in (6) _______ never even existed, and
then claim large sums in compensation. Such claims cost insurance company a total (7) _______ £ 50 million
per year. But the cheats’ luck is about to run (8) _______. (9) _______ to a new computer system, companies
will be able to tell at a glance (10) _______ someone has made a claim within the last three years. Honest
travelers will no longer have to pay through the nose for other people’s dishonesty.
IV: Reading Passage has 4 paragraphs, A-D. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list
of headings below. ( 1.0pt)
1. What the future holds
2. Successful measures taken by some
3. The thirsty sectors
4. Ways of reducing waste
5. Interdependence of natural resources
The water crisis
A. Agriculture consumes about 70% of the world's fresh water, so improvements in irrigation can make the
greatest impact. At present, average efficiency in the use of irrigated water in agriculture may be as low as
50%. Simple changes could improve the rate substantially, though it is unrealistic to expect very high levels of
water-use efficiency in many developing countries, faced as they are with a chronic lack of capital and a
largely untrained rural workforce. After agriculture, industry is the second biggest user of water and, in terms
of value added per liter used, is sixty times more productive than agriculture. However, some industrial
processes use vast amounts of water. For example, production of 1 kg of aluminium might require 1,500 liters
of water. Paper production too is often very water-intensive. Though new processes have greatly reduced
consumption, there is still plenty of room for big savings in industrial uses of water.
B. In rich countries, water consumption has gradually been slowed down by price increases and the use of
modern technology and recycling. In the USA, industrial production has risen fourfold since 1950, while
water consumption has fallen by more than a third. Japan and Germany have similarly improved their use of
water in manufacturing processes. Japanese industry, for example, now recycles more than 75% of process
water. However, industrial water consumption is continuing to increase sharply in developing countries. With
domestic and agricultural demands also increasing, the capacity of water supply systems is under growing
strain.
C. One way to cut back on water consumption is simply to prevent leaks. It is estimated that in some of the
biggest cities of the Third World, more than half of the water entering the system is lost through leaks in
pipes, dripping taps and broken installations. Even in the UK, losses were estimated at 25% in the early 1990s
because of the failure to maintain the antiquated water supply infrastructure. In addition, huge quantities of
water are consumed because used water from sewage pipes, storm drains and factories is merely flushed away
and discharged into rivers or the sea. The modern approach, however, is to see used water as a resource which
can be put to good use - either in irrigation or, after careful treatment, as recycled domestic water. Israel, for
instance, has spent heavily on used water treatment. Soon, treated, recycled water will account for most farm
irrigation there. There are other examples in cities such as St Petersburg, Florida, where all municipal water is
recycled back into domestic systems.
D. Another way of conserving water resources involves better management of the environment generally.
Interference with the ecosystem can have a severe effect on both local rainfall patterns and water run-off.
Forest clearings associated with India's Kabini dam project reduced local rainfall by 25%, a phenomenon
observed in various other parts of the world where large-scale deforestation has taken place. Grass and other
vegetation acts as a sponge which absorbs rainfall both in the plants and in the ground. Removal of the
vegetation means that rainfall runs off the top of the land, accelerating erosion instead of being gradually fed
into the soil to renew ground water.
E. WRITING (5.0 points)
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first,
1. I’m sorry I can’t speak English perfectly. (wish)

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-I .................................................................................English perfectly.
2. Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure. (enjoyed)
-Liz .................................................................................the green trees
3. Mai began singing when she was eleven. (able)
-Mai has .................................................................................she was eleven.
4. He speaks too quickly for me to understand. (enough)
-He doesn’t .................................................................................to understand.
5. It’s a pity the weather isn’t better today. (only)
-If .................................................................................better today.
6. Helen’s report is rather unclear in places. LACKING
-Helen's report is .................................................................................in places
7. Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the actor’s performance. STANDING
-The actor .................................................................................his performance.
8. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan. FOOT
-Taxpayers .................................................................................the privatization plan.
9. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS
-He cannot .................................................................................the fact that he will never race again.
10. The play I watched last Sunday was better than this one. (Good)
- This play .................................................................................I watched last Sunday.
II. Rewrite the following sentences in such another way that it has the same meaning
1. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
- Isn’t there ........................................................................................................................?
2. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
-Does your aunt ................................................................................................................?
3. I’d like to visit India more than any other country in the world.
-India is ..............................................................................................................................
4. “When is the first day of your holiday, Peter?” Martha asked.
-Martha asked Peter when ..................................................................................................
5. Diana finds it easy to make friends.
- Diana has no ......................................................................................................................
6. My car broke down, so I missed the beginning of the film.
-The reason why .................................................................................................................
7. Nobody has invited me, so I am not going to the party.
-Because I ...........................................................................................................................
8. It was such a good show that they decided to go and see it again.
-The show ...........................................................................................................................
9. It was a hot day so we had lunch outside in the garden.
-It was such ……………………………………………………………....................
10. I am sorry I can't do this exercise.
-If only …………………………………………………………..………………
11. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→The floods---------------------------------------------------------------
12. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.
→The cheering---------------------------------------------------------------
13. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place.
→The place ---------------------------------------------------------------------- we had expected.
14. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.
→We’ll ---------------------------------------------------------------
15. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→Nobody is---------------------------------------------------------------

ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 12)

SECTION 3: LEXICO- GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences (5,0 points).
1. If we care about plastic waste, ________.
A. why don’t we buy plastic bags? B. we would use reusable shopping bags
C. we will throw away plastic water bottles. D. why won’t we stop drinking bottled water?
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 A. I’m not so sure. B. Sounds interesting!
C. It’s wonderful. D. Yes, why not?
3. Sheila Hammond, who was only twenty-three when she was elected as a Member of Parliament, said she
owed her success all to the way she had been ________ by her mother, Margaret.
A. brought up B. taken after C. looked for D. grown up
4. The third contestant managed to win__________ of the difficult questions.
A. except B. on behalf C. regardless D. thanks
5. She gave me a ________ box and told me that she looked up to me.
A. jewelry metal small square B. small square jewelry metal
C. jewelry small metal square D. small square metal jewelry
6. There was a huge decline _________the number of tigers in India.
A. in B. for C. of D. on
7. She ________ in order to send her children to school.
A. cut corners B. worked her fingers to the bone C. made a meal of it D. called it a day
8. The charity organization helped to provide food and clean water for the victims of the earthquake.
__________, it trained health workers and supplied medicines.
A. Moreover B. Nevertheless C. However D. Otherwise
9. Vivian said that she__________ Jim at the supermarket the previous day.
A. was meeting B. had met C. would meet D. met
10. The twins always back up in everything they do.
A. one another B. ourselves C. themselves D. each other
11. Her English accent is so good that she is thought of as a__________ speakers.
A. natural B. official C. non-native D. native
12. Nobody was injured in the accident, ________?
A. was it B. weren’t they C. were they D. wasn’t it
13. Both universities speak____ of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the
future.
A. highly B. largely C. strongly D. widely
14. The chapi is ________unique musical instrument of ________ Raglai people.
A. a/ B. an/the C. a/the D./the
15. Andrew__________ greater responsibilities when he was promoted.
A. went over B. put up C. took on D. got over
16. ________every part of the world has experienced an earthquake in recent years.
A. Most of B. Each C. Most D. Almost
17. Up ________ when it saw its master.
A. the dog jumped B. did the dog jump C. jumped the dog D. does the dog jump
18. He suggests that I use a shower instead of a bath because a bath uses ________a shower.
A. twice as much water as B.as water as twice
C. twice as water as D.as much water as twice
19. It is vital that France _________ on preventing Covid- 19 epidemic disease.
A. focuses B. focusing C. focus D. to focus
20. My friend in the United States ____________ a very good salary as a pharmacist.
A. make B. do C. makes D. does
21. Katie and Jimmy are in a restaurant.
- Katie: “Waiter, we’re not happy with the taste of the soup.”
- Jimmy: “______, Katie. There’s nothing wrong with the soup.”
A. Speak up B. Talk about it C. Talk nonsense D. Speak for yourself
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each sentences.
22. My youngest sister is sleeping sound in my mother’s arms.
A. deeply and peacefully B. easily to wake up C. sensibly D. safely
23. My grandparents didn’t have a mobile phone, so they used to talk face to face.
A. facing them B. in person C. looking at them D. seeing them
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
24. My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don't eat at restaurant, and
always try to find the best price.
A.to spend money too easily B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of moneyD. to save as much money as possible
25. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Impoverished B. Well- off C. Wealthy D. Privileged
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1. Because social media networks, we are now able to interact with thousands of people all over the world.
A. all over the world B. Because C. interact with D. are now able
2. Long-term exposure to loud noise results permanent hearing loss.
A. to B. permanent C. results D. Long-term
3. It is reported that fifty people trapped in collapsed buildings have freed until now.
A. have freed B. trapped C. is reported D. collapsed
4. Riding E-bike without safety helmet aren’t allowed by traffic law.
A. without B. Riding C. aren’t D. by traffic law
5. For most of their history, especially since the 1860's, New York City has been undergoing major ethnic
population changes.
A. changes B. especially C. the 1860’s D. their
6. Neither of the men arresting as terrorists would reveal information about his group.
A. neither B. arresting C. would reveal D. his group
7. Higher education in the United States specifically refers to post -secondary institutions, that offer associate
degrees, master degrees or Ph.d. degrees or equivalents.
A. specifically refers B. institutions C. that D. or equivalents
8. Despite the long history of the rights of property ownership, there have been a great deal of disagreement
over what such rights entail.
A. what such rights entail B. have been C. Despite D. a great deal of
9. Chemical engineering is based in the principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
A. in B. Chemical C. chemistry D. mathematics
10. . For the first time in the history of the country, the person who recommended by the president to replace a
retired justice on the Supreme Court is a woman.
A. is B. a retired justice C. to replace D. who
recommended
VI. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets (1.0 point).
1. Which countries have the most English_________? (speak)
2. A _________lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (nomad)
3. The Tay are known for their _________garments and their houses on stilts. (weave)
4. They all cheered ________as their team came out. (enthusiasm)
5. The study points out that many people’s health has been affected from bathing in or drinking _____water.
(pure)
6.…………… are able to ask questions about a show by using their remote control. (view)
7.I have a dental …………………………….. at 3 P.M (appoint)
8. Mary and her husband always join hands in ________ their daughters. (educate)
9. A person will be considered ________ if he does not take good care of his parents or grandparents. (grate)
10. It is good for them as individuals and good for all the _______ within the family. (relate)
SECTION 4: READING
I. Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank to complete the passage(2 points)
MOUNTAIN RESCUE
Last year over 200 climbers were rescued from the mountains of Scotland alone by local rescue
teams, (1) ________ go out in all weathers to do whatever they can to help when a disaster strikes. These
people are volunteers, giving their time and energy freely and, on occasion, putting (2) _________ in danger.
They will risk life and limb in an emergency when they are called on to rescue fool hardy or unlucky climbers.
A whole (3)________ of things can go wrong up in the mountains. A storm can brew (4) ______ without
warning, reducing visibility to virtually zero. Then only the most experienced mountaineer could find their
way back down to safety. And it is easy to come to (5) _____, breaking a leg - or worse. Many climbers owe a
huge (6) _________of gratitude to the rescue teams! While rescue teams work for no pay, there are
considerable costs (7) _______in maintaining an efficient service. Equipment such as ropes and stretchers is
of vital (8) _______, as are vehicles and radio communications devices. ( 9 )______some of the costs are
borne by the government, the rescue teams couldn't operate without donations from the public. Fortunately,
fund raising for a good cause like this is not difficult; anyone who has ever been up in the mountains will
gladly (10) a contribution.
1. A. which B. that C. who D. whom
2. A. theirselves B. themselves C. themself D. himself
3. A. scope B. extent C. range D. scale
4. A. on B. off C. up D. down
5. A. pain B. trouble C. problem D. grief
6. A. debt B. liability C. recognition D. obligation
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8. A. importantly B. important C. unimportance D. importance
9. A. However B. But C. Though D. Therefore
10. A. make B. take C. do D. hand
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) A Japanese Folktale
Once upon a time, in a Japanese mountain inn, there was a greedy innkeeper who was always thinking
about money. One day, a rich man stopped at the inn. The innkeeper looked at the guest’s fat money belt and
thought, “Oh, if only all that money could be mine!” The rich man requested the most luxurious room at the
inn. Then he went up to his room to dress for dinner.
Now, all around the inn there grew delicate Japanese ginger plants. In Japan, there is a saying that
eating too many ginger buds makes you stupid and forgetful. This gave the innkeeper an idea. “This evening
for dinner I’ll serve ginger bud tempura!” she thought. “Then, when the rich man leaves in the morning, he’ll
be forgetful and leave his money belt behind!” She ran into the kitchen and started cooking up the most
delicious ginger bud tempura she had ever made. Later that evening, the rich man came down the stairs and
requested dinner. The innkeeper could hardly contain her delight as she served him dish after dish of ginger
buds. “Delicious!” declared the rich man loudly. After he finished his dinner, he went to bed happy, full of
ginger buds.
The next morning, the innkeeper said goodbye to the rich man. As soon as he was out of sight, she
raced up to his room. She looked all over the room for the money belt, but she couldn’t find it. Suddenly, she
noticed a piece of paper on the floor. It was the rich man’s bill. He had forgotten to pay it! She ran after him,
down the stairs, out the front door, and up the road until she was out of breath, but the rich man was already
far, far away.
1. What lesson does the author want us to learn from this story?
A. Innkeepers are always thinking about money. B. Trying to take things that belong to others is wrong.
C. Rich people contribute a lot to making a better community.
D. If you ever stay at a country inn, be careful about your money.
2. After the rich man left, the innkeeper raced up to the room to ______.
A. check if he paid his bill B. cook a delicious meal C. look for his money belt D. clean the room
3. The word it in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. the room B. the money belt C. a piece of paper D. the floor
4. The word raced in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. went slowly B. walked quietly C. jumped suddenly D. went quickly
5. After he left the inn, the rich man was probably ______.
A. very angry at the innkeeper B. feeling lucky that he didn’t lose his money
C. not aware that anything had happened D. going to grow many ginger plants
III. Fill in each blank with a suitable word to complete the paragraph (2,0 points)
As Australia's largest and oldest city, Sydney carries many traces of its history. Time seems to stand
still in the city's old streets and in (1) _________ many magnificent, ancient buildings, such as the Sydney
Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Building, and St. Mary's Cathedral. (2) ________ explore the city's present
and past, head for The Rocks - the oldest neighborhood in Australia and Sydney, (3) ________ sandstone
houses built in the 18th century still stand. You (4) _______ stroll through the pretty streets, visit a traditional
pub for some craft beer, and try delicious (5) ________ dishes. Sydney is blessed with natural gifts that (6)
_______ cities can rival. This city is full of greenery. Parks and nature reserves mingle with urban areas.
Thanks to this, you need not travel far to see rare (7) _______ in numerous city zoos; or enjoy fresh air and a
range of plants (8) _______ all corners of the world, all gathered in boundless parks. For those visitors keen to
explore the sea, Sydney is heaven with over 70 spectacular bays and beaches. These (9)__________beautiful
Bondi Beach, which is said to be the loveliest on the planet, where visitors can sunbathe, and play various
water sports. Sydney is said to be a (10) _________ world of attractions, captivating visitors. It is a must-go
destination on every tourist's bucket list, should they visit the beautiful land of Australia.
VI. You are going to read an article about a sailing race. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A -
H for each paragraph from 1 – 5 of the articles. There are two extra headings which you do not need to
use. There has been an example for you.
A. The consequences of poor performance
B. An unexpectedly demanding way of life
C. A solution that seems to work
D. The terrible consequences of making a mistake
E. Benefiting from the power of nature
F. Cooperating to overcome the power of nature
G. It’s not what people think
H. No way out if you don’t like it
Paragraph 0: D. The terrible consequences of making a mistake

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Imagine for a moment, spending the night on board of a large yacht, being roughly woken in the pitch dark
and ordered on deck. Every so often you will be totally drenched, very suddenly, in salt water. You will be
sharing the same cramped space with 14 other people for a whole year. Your stomach, when not affected by
seasickness, will be hit by the competitive tension and nervousness that afflicts all sportspeople. You will be
obliged to concentrate without cease. The slightest loss of focus could cost someone their life.
Paragraph 1:
For the eight crews taking part in the Round-the-world yachting race, this has been daily life since they left
Britain eleven months ago. Now, after racing 50,000 across kilometers of ocean, they are soon due home.
While most of us have worked, slept, taken a holiday, these crews have sailed and sailed, day after day, night
after night, in weather conditions that would test any human. This is the reality of ocean yacht racing, which
bears little resemblance to the popular image of sailing - the quick sprint around a lake before returning ashore
for a meal and a warm bath.
Paragraph 2:
Racing 20-metre yachts around the world is a story of unrelenting hard work, pushing yourself to the limits of
endurance. But it is also a story of the vastness and beauty of the sea, of seeing the sun rise and set on
hundreds of desolate horizons, and of the supreme satisfaction of arriving somewhere knowing that wind
alone has taken you there.
Paragraph 3:
Unlike the captains, who are professional sailors, the crews all consist of amateur volunteers who have
actually paid for the privilege of taking a year off from their work and enduring these difficult conditions. On
board London Light the ages range from 21 to 65. For the youngest member, Susan Porter, the trip is about the
excitement of both the racing and the elements “Being able to pitch yourselves as a team against a storm gives
you a huge sense of achievement”, she says
Paragraph 4:
Jerry Wallace, a marketing director, found sailing a refreshing change from the selfish individualism of
business. Although he was prepared for the discomfort, the mental stress of long-distance racing was not what
he has anticipated, “A grand Prix driver has a few hours of focus, a footballer 90 minutes, but we have been
racing for 11 months. This is something I didn’t really appreciate before I start.”
Paragraph 5:
Inevitably, there are tensions. The kind of people who choose to take part in races like this tend to motivated
and strong-willed. On a trivial level, there are the usual arguments about things like cleaning, tidying, personal
hygiene, even the way people snore. Row on a boat must be addressed immediately. Left to develop, they get
much worse. On London Light they have done this by having a meeting where problems can be discussed and
resolved by majority vote. Cooperation is the key, and everyone can have their say. The London is one of the
few boats that has never lost any crew early because of a personality clash.
1 G. It’s not what people think
2 E. Benefiting from the power of nature
3 F. Cooperating to overcome the power of nature
4 B. An unexpectedly demanding way of life
5 C. A solution that seems to work

SECTION 5: WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning
1. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
→ The less time __________________________________________________________.
2. The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired.
→The car was too__________________________________________________________.
3. “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John.
→ The team leader criticized__________________________________________________.
4. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
→ No sooner______________________________________________________________.
5. He couldn’t see well in the rain because of not wearing the glasses.
→ If_____________________________________________________________________.
6. Someone is going to repair my TV set tomorrow.
-My TV set is …………………………………
7. Nam is sorry that his little sister isn’t here with him now.
- Nam wishes ……………………………………………………………………………
8. Because I wanted to see Mr. Brown, I phoned his company.
-I wanted to see Mr. Brown …………………………………………………………………
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-The man wanted to know ………………………………………………………………….
10. The seas and rivers are so dirty that we can’t swim in.
-The seas and rivers …………………………………………………………………….
II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word given
1. She was very relieved when she realized that her bike hadn’t been stolen. BREATHED
→ She__________________________________________________________________.
2. Most people think Nigel was the best racing driver in the world. BE
→ Nigel is ______________________________________________________________.
3. We weren’t surprised by his success. SURPRISE
→ It came_______________________________________________________________.
4. That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen. SUCH
→ I have never__________________________________________________________.
5. They have discovered some interesting new information. LIGHT
→ Some interesting new information_________________________________________.
6. If Alice hadn’t been delayed in the traffic, she would be here by now. (PREVENTED)
- The traffic ......................................................................on time.
7. It’s a long time since our last conversation. (SPOKEN)
- We haven’t ......................................................................a long time.
8. I was strongly impressed by the performance of that young singer. (IMPRESSION)
- The performance of that singer ......................................................................me.
9. John failed to find the source of the River Nile. (SUCCEED)
- John didn’t ......................................................................the source of the river Nile.
10. Without tourism, this area wouldn’t have much income. (DEPENDS)
- This area ......................................................................its income

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PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES: (5.5pts)
I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (15 ¿ 0.1 = 1.5 pts)
26. “How was the film?” “- It was great! ...................... you come, you’d have enjoyed yourself.”
A. Were B. Had C. Should D. Would
27. No longer ...................... their housework as they used to.
A. do the housewives do B. the housewives do C. had the housewives do D. have the
housewives doe
28. I don't think people should be allowed to perform experiments...................... animals.
A. to B. over C. on D. for
29. Do you know who...................... the fact that sound travels in waves?
A. developed B. found C. discovered D. invented
30. Local residents objected...................... the new power station in their area.
A. having B. to having C. of having D. to have
31. Tom and John both denied that the fight was their......................
A. fault B. cause C. criticism D. blame
32. “What did Peter suggest?” - “He suggested ...................... on an excursion tomorrow.”
A. we to go B. to going C. going D. us to go
33. Sending text...................... from your mobile is a great way to keep in touch with friends.
A. messages B. notes C. letters D. compositions
34. My elder brother works at the university, doing research...................... weather control.
A. from B. of C. to D. on
35. “Should I eat that food?” - “If I ...................... you, I wouldn’t.”
A. would be B. would have been C. had been D. were
36. Hardly ...................... the door when the telephone rang.
A. had I opened B. did I open C. I had opened D. I had opened
37. I’m angry with Ba because he was caught.....................again when he was driving to work.
A. speeding B. running C. chasing D. accelerating
38. “What lie did Ann tell you this time?” - “She claimed...................... before she was two.”
A. about writing B. to writing C. that she write D. that she could write
39. “Why aren’t you going away for your holiday?”
“...........my wedding in September, we’ve many expenses coming up.”
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40. "What do you think of the Jeffersons?" "..............they appeared reserved at first, they are very sociable."
A. Although B. However C. Despite D. On the othe hand
41: “That’s a beautiful dress you are wearing!” - “___________________”
A. Can I have it? B. It’s in the wash C. I’m glad you like it D. Oh, no, not really
42: "Mum. I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test" - "___________________"
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
43. – How lovely your cats are! - ………….. B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.
A. Really? They are. C. Can you say it again. D. I love them, too.
44. - Is it right if I use your computer, mom? - …………..
A. I don’t care B. I accept it. C. Sure, go ahead D. Oh, forget it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning.
1: During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads and Camped along
the tracks. A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D. zealots
2: We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by piece
3: The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making
applications to the University, and extending their visas.
A. hectic B. eccentric C. fanatic D. prolific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning.
1: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
2: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down
3: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable
III. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.
1. People in every part of the world readily and easily communicates by means of electronic mail.
A B C D
2. The grass needs cutting, so let us have one of the men to take lawn-mower and do it.
A B C D
3 . What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from
spreading easily among the population. A B C D
4.By the time Robert will finish writing the first draft of his paper, most of the other students will have
completed their final draft A B C D
5. Each of the beautiful cars in the shop was quickly sold to their owner
A B C D
6. Not until he got home he realized he had forgotten to give her the present.
A B C D
7. The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became
A B C D
8. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from Canada, are planning to attend the firework display in Da Nang,
Vietnam. A B C D
9. If one type of manufacturing expands, it is like that another type will shrink considerably.
A B C D
10. For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs and flowers
and using them for perfumes or medicine. A B C D
III. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage. (10 points)
1. At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a _________ ovation. (stand)
2. The university has _________ the use of dictionaries during language examinations. (author)
3. A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two, sometimes unpleasant, _.
(alternate)
4. It is very difficult to find Mrs. Burton’s shop, for it was _______ from all others in the street.
(distinguish)
5. When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the _________ hospitality of the fans. (compare)
6. The teacher’s criticism has _________ Tom’s interest in learning. (die)
7. The staff’s bad behavior has brought ________ to the whole company. (graceful)
8. Panda is _________ to China only. (nation)
9. Traditional _________are a good source of fun and entertainment. (celebrate)
10. The public were angry with the Minister’s _________ to tell the truth about the bribery. (refuse)
PART FOUR: READING COMPREHENSION: (5.0 pts)

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 I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap of the passage: (10 ¿ 0.2 = 2.0 pts)
Why does English spelling have a reputation for being difficult? English was first written down when Christian
monks came to England in Anglo-Saxon (61)................ They used the 23 letters of Latin to write down the
sounds of Anglo-Saxon speech as they heard it. However, English has a (62).............. range of basic sounds
(over 40) than Latin. The alphabet was too small, and so combinations of letters were needed to (63).......... the
different sounds. Inevitably, there were inconsistencies in the way that letters were combined. With the
Norman invasion of England, the English language was put (64)........... risk. English survived, but the spelling
of many English words changed to follow French (65)..........., and many French words were patterns into the
language. The result was more irregularity. When the printing press was (66).............. in the fifteenth century,
many early printers of English texts spoke other first languages. They made little effort to respect English
spelling. Although one of the short-term (67)............. of printing was to produce a number variant spellings, in
the long term it created fixed spellings. People became used to seeing words spelt in the same way. Rules were
drawn up, and dictionaries were put together which printers and writers could (68).............. to. However,
spoken English was not fixed and continued to change slowly - just as it still does now. Letters that were
sounded in the Anglo - Saxon period, like the "k" in "knife", now became (69)............. Also, the pronunciation
of vowels then had little in common with how they sound now, but the way they are spelt hasn't changed. No
(70)............., then, that it is often difficult to see the link between sound and spelling.
61. A. times B. centuries C. ages D. years
62. A. wider B. longer C. thicker D. deeper
63. A. explain B. tell C. perform D. express
64. A. in B. at C. on D. under
65. A. announced B. found C. started D. introduced
66. A. discovered B. made up C. invented D. taken in
67. A. actions B. effects C. conclusions D. meanings
68. A. check B. refer C. look D. see
69. A. dumb B. quiet C. speechless D. silent
70. A. idea B. wonder C. problems D. mention
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space: (10¿ 0.2 =2.0 pts)
Universally, work has been a central focus point in society. As old (71)………….……….. the idea of work
itself is the question of what constitutes "real work". This is, in fact, a very subjective question indeed. Were
you to ask a miner, (72)………….……….. any laborers for that matter, what real work is, he would probably
reply that real work entails working (73)………….………..your hands and, in the process, getting them dirty.
To the average blue-collar, white-collar workers are those people who sit in their offices day after day doing
little or (74)………….……….. in the line of actual work. By contrast if you approached a white-collar worker
or a professional of some sort with (75)………….……….. same question, you can rest assured that they
would adamantly maintain that the world would stop revolving (76)………….……….. their invaluable
intellectual contribution to the scheme of things. This idea is reflected (77)………….……….. the vocabulary
used to describe work and its related subjects. Words (78)………….……….. career, vocation and profession
carry a (79)………….……….. elevated connotation than the simple term "job". The former three lexical
items convey the idea of learned persons sitting at desks and using their grey matter to solve matters involving
financial, legal or medical matters, (80)………….……….. the humble slave away at some mundane work
station or assembly line task.
III. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to answer the following questions: (5¿ 0.2=1.0 pt)
Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the need
of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world.
Today, nearly two thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kms of the sea coast. In the modern
technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning
to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of man’s needs. The list of riches of the
sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for
nearly 30 years. A lot of valuable minerals exist on the ocean floor ready to be mined. Fish farming promises
to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill
practiced in the past mainly by Oriental people. Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of
energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a
steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy. Technology is enabling man to
explore ever more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.
The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2050s the problems
that prevent us from fully exploiting the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved.
81. The best title for this passage is ……………..…..
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82. The major things that the sea offers man are ……………..…..
A. food, energy sources and minerals. B. fish and oil. C. minerals and oil. D. ocean currents and
waves.
83. The sea serves the needs of man because ……………..…..
A. it provides man with sea food. B. it offers oil to man. C. it supplies man with minerals. D. all of the
above.
84. The word Oriental people in the fourth paragraph probably means ……………..…..
A. European people. B. African people. C. Asian people. D. American people.
85. We can conclude from the passage that ……………..…..
A. the sea resources have largely been used up. B. the sea, in a broad sense, hasn’t yet been developed.
C. the problems that prevent us from fully exploiting the sea have already been solved.
D. by the year 2050, the technology will be good enough to exploit all the sea resources.
IV: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentence from the list A - H for each gap
from 1 - 5. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use. Write your answer in the space
provided. (0) has been done as an example. (2,5 points)
A. So, too, has the number of human beings who can now survive in the area.
B. This being so, it is easy to understand why it varies.
C. Today, though, not one well of this type exists.
D. This has resulted in soil erosion which then dries out the land still further.
E. Here, then, the water level has evidently dropped by 20 meters in little over a century.
F. It was crisscrossed by valleys filled with palm trees and was thronged with wildlife.
G. Such are conditions in the Sahara Desert in recent times.
The Sahara’s meager resources are being plundered right to the present day. This is shown most clearly in the
dramatic fall in the region’s precious water reserves. The rock is of a type which hinders easy underground
storage so the water supply depends on rainfall. (0) B. This being so, it is easy to understand why it varies.
However, the seriousness of the situation goes far beyond mere seasonal changes.
There’s one district where observations go back at least 125 years. Here it is known that wells of the balance
beam type were once used in cultivated areas. This way of drawing water is intended for the irrigation of
gardens and small plots and works only if there’s water not more than about five meters below the surface.
(1) ______. They have all been replaced by wells from which the water has to be raised by draught animals,
because it is now 25 meters down.
(2) ______.
In a classic example of a vicious circle, shortage of water has led to the digging of more wells to save the
flocks and birds. As these have been deepened the water supply has been further depleted.
(3) ______.
The Air region was once regarded as the Switzerland of Africa because of its temperate climate.
(4) ______. Nowadays, though, there are only a third of the palms which existed there at the turn of the
century. The amount of wildlife has shown a proportionate fall. (5) ______. This is highly dangerous in a
world where the overall population is growing rapidly. We cannot afford to lose fertile land.
PART FIVE: WRITING: (4.5 pts)
I. Rewrite the following sentences with the same meaning as the first ones: (5¿ 0.2=1.0 pt)
1. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
→The man …………………..………………………………………………………………
2. Although it rained heavily all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
→Despite ……………..……………………………………………………………………………
3. I'd rather you didn't stay long at the party.
→It would……………………………………………………………..……………………
4. Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas?
→Are we ………………………………………………………………….……………………..?
5. Tung just had time to put up his umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
→No sooner ……………………………………………………………..………………..
6. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way through it.
→Only when---------------------------------------------------------------
7. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→The floods---------------------------------------------------------------
8. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.
→The cheering---------------------------------------------------------------
9. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place.
→The place ---------------------------------------------------------------------- we had expected.
9. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.

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→We’ll ---------------------------------------------------------------
10. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→Nobody is---------------------------------------------------------------
II: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way
1. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)
→Have---------------------------------------- her lately?
2. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)
→We ---------------------------- tonight at the latest.
3. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones.(SUBSTITUTE)
→We have ------------------------------- those plastic shower curtains for these rubber ones.
4. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewelry. (ROBBED)
→Miranda ---------------------------- her jewelry.
5. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID)
→He ---------------------------- nothing.
6. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED)
→I am -----------------------------so early like this.
7. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING)
→------------------------------------- that morning.
8. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES)
→The café---------------------------------------------------------------
9. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE)
→What ------------------------------------------------------, do you think?
ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 14)

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (6.0 PTS)

Part 1: Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following questions from 21 to 32.
Write your answers in the Answer Sheets. (2.4 pts)
21. Lan: Would you like to have dinner with me? Ann: ________.
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, so do I C. I’m very happy D. Yes, it is
22. Mary: Could you do me a favour, please? Jenny: ________
A. No, Thanks. I can manage. B. Yes. That’s very kind of you.
C. Never mind. D. Sure. What can I do for you?
23. ________ I wanted to find out first was how long it was going to take.
A. That B. What C. Who D. Where
24. By the time I applied, all the holiday vouchers _______ used up.
A. had been B. have been C. were D. had
25. I am going to have my eye ________ tomorrow.
A. to test B. test C. testing D. tested
26. You should shop ________ online to get the best price.
A. above B. under C. around D. in
27. Marrianne seemed to take ________ at my comments on her work.
A. annoyance B. insult C. offence D. advantage
28. As the drug took ________, the patient became quieter.
A. effect B. force C. influence D. action
29. When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallowed the _________.
A. nut B. stone C. seed D. core
30. The boy ________ that he had had anything to do with the break-in.
A. refused B. denied C. objected D. rejected
31. We bought some ________ last weekend.
A. lovely big German old glasses B. lovely German big old glasses
C. old lovely big German glasses D. lovely big old German glasses
32. The computer company I work for is ________ with a new video game system next month.
A. passing on B. breaking away C. coming out D. coming up
III. Identify the mistake in each sentence below by circling the capital letter. (20 points)
1. Developing new technologies are time-consuming and expensive.
A. developing B. technologies C. are D. time-consuming
2. The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.
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3: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events are
usually imaginary.
A. long enough B. complete C. that D. imaginary
4. The leader demanded from his members a serious attitude towards work, good team spirit, and that they
work hard.
A. leader B. his members C. attitude D. that they work hard
5.The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
A. the B. number C. oxygen D. its
6. Not until he got home he realized he had forgotten to give her the present.
A. got B. he realized C. her D. the present
7. The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became
A. the longer B. waited C. the long queue D. impatiently
8. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from Canada, are planning to attend the firework display in Da Nang,
Vietnam.
A. with B. her cousins C. are D. to attend
9. If one type of manufacturing expands, it is like that another type will shrink considerably.
A. expands B. like C. another D. considerably
10. For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs and flowers
and using them for perfumes or medicine.
A. man B. sweet-smelling C. using them D. or
Part 2: Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered
1. the cost of..........to the show is reasonable. (ADMIT)
2.My teacher is very............about the history of Viet Nam (KNOW)
3. There's too much............in this word ( GREEDY)
4.She thinks that with a little.........she can persuade her husband to change his mind (flatter)
5. He feels a great deal of ..........for the awful way he behaved (ASHAMED)
6.It's...........to be laughed at in public (HUMILIATE)
7.Mr.Smith is a .......person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do (DEPEND)
8..........,there are black holes in space. (THEORY)
9. The results of the first experiments are very (PROMISE)
10. the sun and the moon are often........in poetry (PERSON)
SECTION III: READING (5.0 PTS)
Part 1: For questions from 51 to 60, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
numbered gap. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets. (2.0 pts)
Sometimes ago, scientists began (51) _______ to find out whether it would be possible to set up a
“village” under the sea. A special room was built and lowered (52) _______ the water of Port Sudan in the Red
Sea. For 29 days, five men lived (53) _______ a depth of 40 feet. At a (54) _______ lower level, another two
divers stayed for a week in a smaller ‘house’. On returning to the surface, the men said they had experienced no
difficulty in breathing and had (55) _______ many interesting scientific observations. The captain of the party,
Commander Cousteau, spoke of the possibility of (56) _______ the seabed. He said that some permanent
stations were to be set up under the sea, and some undersea farms would provide food for the growing
population of the world.
The divers in both ‘house’ spent most of their time (57) _______ the bottom of the sea. On four occasions,
they went down to 360 feet and observed many extraordinary (58)_______ of the marine life, some of which
had never been seen before. During their stay, Commander Cousteau and his divers reached a depth of 1000
feet and witnessed a gathering of an immense (59) _______ of crab which numbered, perhaps, hundreds of
millions. They also found out that it was (60) _______ to move rapidly in the water in a special vessel known
as a ‘diving saucer’.
51. A. research B. study C. experiments D. experiences
52. A. under B. into C. down D. below
53. A. to B. at C. with D. on
54. A. far B. more C. any D. some
55. A. made B. practiced C. done D. exercised
56. A. implanting B. planting C. growing D. cultivating
57. A. inquiring B. requiring C. imploring D. exploring
58. A. families B. shapes C. forms D. breeds
59. A. pack B. school C. herd D. flock
60. A. able B. capable C. possible D. hardly
Part 2: Read the text below and choose the best answer to each of the questions from 61 to 65. Write your
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 Like many aspects of ancient history, the origins of cooking are unclear. It seems likely that prehistoric humans
tasted cooked meat for the first time when someone decided to make a meal out of a wild animal that had died in a
forest fire. Although the cooked meat was obviously tastier and easier to chew than the usual raw food, it also
seems likely that they did not purposely use fire to prepare meat until well after its use for light, heat and safety was
well-established. Just staying alive was an exhausting and time-consuming occupation, leaving little opportunity for
non-essential activities like cooking.
Eventually, however, cooking did become a common practice, though the only method used for a very long
time was roasting meat over an open fire. It is interesting that the first evidence of the use of another cooking
method - wrapping food in wet leaves and steaming it over hot coals - was found in France, which is still
considered by some to be the home of the most refined food preparation techniques.
For a period of time, anything that could hold liquid - including the skulls of dead animals - was used for
cooking, but the greatest change in cooking techniques came with the creation of ceramic pots and other containers.
This advance, combined with the domestication of animals and the planting of crops for food - which meant that
less time and energy had to be used for hunting and gathering - led to the first real developments in cooking
techniques, including the appearance of soups, stews and other savory dishes. Learning to preserve food, either
through smoking, salting or drying, also made maintaining the supply much easier, and led to the development of
new recipes as cooks tried to find ways to make dried meats and fish more interesting to eat.
61. The writer says that the beginnings of cooking _________.
A. are obvious B. are not really known
C. caused a forest fire D. came at the same time as the first use of fire
62. Why did early humans not begin cooking sooner?
A. It took too much time. B. They were bored by such tasks.
C. They preferred raw food. D. It was not a priority.
63. The author mentions France because_________.
A. cooking was invented there B. it is still famous for its cooking techniques
C. the first bread was made there D. leaves were first eaten there
64. What does the word “advance” in the third paragraph mean?
A. a positive development B. a problem
C. a type of cooking D. a type of food
65. The purpose of drying, smoking or salting food was to_________.
A. make it taste better B. make it last longer
C. make it easier to cook D. make it easier to gather
Part 3: For questions from 66 to 75, read an article about computers. Choose from the list (A-K) the
sentence which best summarizes each part (66-75) of the articles. There is one extra sentence which you
do not need to use. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets. (2.0 pts)
66. Machines which seem to think have become a regular feature of our lives. Tasks that 20 years ago would
have been unthinkable are now simple for quite basic computers.
67. The most complex computers can boast remarkable achievements. Automatic pilots fly jumbo jets, and the
most sophisticated airports such as Heathrow even the largest jets can now land in zero visibility, relying
entirely on computers.
68. Chess is another field where the machine’s advances go far beyond mankind’s. The most advanced
computers are now match for all but the very best players and it won’t be long before they will be capable of
beating the champions.
69. But it is enough for us to describe these machines as intelligent, or are their achievements in reality just a
success for the scientists who have programmed them to perform a series of tasks rapidly and efficiently?
70. Different people use the term “artificial intelligence” to mean different things. But before it can be argued
successfully that we are in the presence of an artificial intelligence, we have to prove that a machine can- as a
minimum- “learn” from the environment, independently of its programmer.
71. One important difference between computers and the human brain is that computers rely on “serial
processing”. The fact that the computer may be able to win a complex game like chess simply reflects its
ability to look at numerous possible series of moves at rapid speed and to “learn” not to make losing moves.
72. Quite apart from its ability to be influenced by the environment, the human brain differs from even the
most advanced computer in that it operates with so-called “parallel processing”, doing several things at once.
73. Sir Clive Sinclair, one of the original computer experts, is convinced that parallel processing programs for
computers will be with us soon, and that these will totally change society. With parallel processing, computers
would be expected to “learn” better from their experiences and perhaps, be able to pass on the fruits of such
learning to other computers, each in turn becoming more advanced. Thus could be born a generation of
computers able to offer at least a more realistic attempt at intelligence.
74. Robots are already able to do all sorts of repetitive tasks currently performed by human beings. But the
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75. And the idea of an artificial intelligence with a sense of humor and a conscience still seems a faraway
dream. If, however, one was to believe in the faith of scientists working in the field of artificial intelligence,
one would have to suspect that dreams just could become reality.
A. It is certain whether computers should take the credit for what they can do.
B. The next computers may operate in a similar way to the human brain.
C. No computer has yet been invented which can cope with the details of human language.
D. Human beings are no longer necessary in some situations.
E. It is unlikely that computers will ever completely replace human beings.
F. Computers can perform better than a human brain.
G. Computers have more accurate memories than human beings.
H. Human beings and computers use different methods to decide what they should do.
I. There are certain things a computer must be able to do before it can be called “intelligent”.
J. The expectations of what computers can do have changed over the years.
K. While this does show advanced programming and does not show that the computer is learning independently
of its programming and does not therefore show that it is intelligent.
SECTION IV: WRITING (5.0 PTS)
I. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same
meaning as the first one
1. She spends two hours studying every day.
→ It ____________________.
2. Although her family expected her to choose a more traditional career path, she decided to pursue her
passion for art
→ Despite ____________________.
3. The weather is so hot that we decided to stay indoors.
→ It is ____________________.
4. There's no point in trying to fix the old computer.
→ It's no ____________________.
5. She didn't realize her mistake until she received the feedback.
→ It ____________________.
6. He ought to apologize for his behavior.
→ It's about ____________________.
7. Because the weather is bad, they postponed the outdoor event.
→ Because of ____________________.
8. The music is too loud for him to concentrate.
→ The music is so ____________________.
9.She last visited her hometown three years ago.
→ The ____________________.
10.She started learning Spanish three months ago.
→ She ____________________.
Part 2: For questions 84 to 90, finish each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the
sentences printed before it, using the word given. DON’T CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. Write your
answers in the Answer Sheets. (1.4pts)
1. The owners of restaurants are usually very rich. (WHO)
The people ___________________________________________________ very rich.
2. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
Sandra _______________________________________________________________.
3. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
I ___________________________________________________________________.
4. House prices have risen dramatically this year. (INCREASE)
There has _____________________________________________________________.
5. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP)
The success __________________________________________________________.
6. We left quietly so that we didn’t disturb the baby. (TO)
So _________________________________________________________ quietly.
7. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND)
The story _____________________________________________________________.

ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8 (SO 15)

SECTION II: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (6.0 pts)

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Part 1. For questions 16 – 27, choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following
questions. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets. (2.4 pts)
16. Most roads in the city have been planted with flowering trees since I last _______ it.
A. would visit B. visit C. visited D. had visited
17. They have been put in charge _______ distributing these pamphlets.
A. of B. for C. on D. with
18. I feel it must be too late to apologize to my piano teacher, but at least I've got it off my _______.
A. chest B. heart C. stomach D. soul
19. Children usually _______ a flu much more quickly than adults.
A. pick at B. pick on C. pick up D. pick out
20. On her trip to Wuhan (China) where the first coronavirus cases were detected 3 years ago, she saw a
_______ painting at a local museum.
A. stylized ancient leather B. ancient stylized leather
C. leather stylized ancient D. stylized leather ancient
21. Bill will not be allowed to go to the zoo _______.
A. once he had stopped crying B. as soon as he stopped crying
C. by the time he stops crying D. until he stops crying
22. _______ from the disease, she’s more aware of the importance of taking regular
exercise.
A. Having recovered B. Recover C. To recover D. Being recovered
23. _______ Beth was clever, he couldn’t figure out the answer to this question.
A. Despite B. Since C. In view of D. Though
24. The more time you spend on social media, _______ you feel.
A. the most isolated B. more isolated C. the more isolated D. as isolated as
25. Most people agree that the older _______ of the movie is better than the newer one.
A. masterpiece B. critic C. screen D. version
26. Woodley and Leonard are at the airport.
- Woodley: “Thank you for giving me a lift to their airport.” - Leonard: “Don’t mention it. _______”
A. You’re better now. B. Be confident.
C. It’s the least I can do. D. Have you heard their story?
27. Mark and Dave are talking about the vaccination programme.
- Mark: “If vaccinated, people will be less prone to the virus.”
- Dave: “_______. They can be reinfected with it.”
A. You bet B. Actually, you can be wrong
C. Sorry to hear that D. I couldn’t agree with you more
Part 3 (0.8 pt):
a. For questions 36 - 37, choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in
each of the following questions. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets.
36. Tourism has played a pivotal role in promoting economic development.
A. thriving B. insignificant C. crucial D. prosperous
37. The disease has sickened more than 38 million people worldwide and weakened the global economy.
A. wrecked B. improved C. refused D. complicated
b. For questions 38 - 39, choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
in each of the following questions. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets.
38. Unsurprisingly, many teenagers are ignorant of the problem of light pollution.
A. oblivious B. aware C. indifferent D. cynical
39. The most amazing thing about this year’s Oscar winning film is that it was made on a shoestring budget.
A. at low cost B. with little effort C. with excitement D. with lots of money
II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered
1 She always listens .....................to what she is told. ATTEND
2. The burglar gained entry to the building after .....................the alarm. ABILI
3. A lot of people believe that well- paid jobs are .....................in the city. PLENTY
4. John likes a lot of dishes of Vietnam, .....................Pho. SPECI
5. An (.....................man has stolen all our money. KNO
6. Some designers have .....................the Ao dai by printing lines of poetry on it. MODE
7. She’s .....................fit for her age. WONDER
8. Vietnam is carrying out …………………… in the whole country. INDUSTRY
9. She is one of the most famous ……………… in the world. ENVIRONMENT
10. Great works of art like the Mona Lisa are ………………. PRICE
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1. Elizabeth I has reigned as queen of England from 1558 to 1603.
A B C D
2. When it touches a cold surface, water vapor condensed.
A B C D
3. Changes in the schedule have been indicate on the bulletin board.
A B C D
4. The piano concerto was beautifully performed by a sixteen-year-old.
A B C D
5. The University of Michigan, which was found in 1817, is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
A B C D
6. Mail is send daily to all parts of the United States not only by the government but also by private carriers.
A B C D
7. It recognized that insulation containing formaldehyde can cause serious health problems for certain people
A B C D
8. This will be an occasional for us all to make a new start.
A B C D
9. Few players have gained as much respect from their peer as Barry Bonds.
A B C D
10. You will be given the uniquely opportunity to study with one of Europe’s top chefs.
A B C D
SECTION III: READING (5.0 pts)
Part 1. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (10 points)
Smart Shoes
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A prototype has already been
produced and a commercial (21).....may be in production within a few years. The shoe contains sensors that
constantly check the amount of room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the
shoe (22).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5 mm square and is located inside the shoe. This radical
shoe (23).....a need because the volume of the (24)...... foot can change by as much as 8% during the course of
the day. The system is able to learn about the wearer's feet and (25)......up a picture of the size of his or her
feet throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they always fit (26).......
They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they
can help improve (27)......a little, and that is why the first (28).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe.
Eventually, this system will find a (29)......In many other household items, from beds that automatically
change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that (30)......themselves to the user's hand for better
grip.
21. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety
22. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases
23. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces
24. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium
25. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set
26. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally
27. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning
28. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation
29. A. function B. part C. way D. place
30. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert
Part 2. For questions 51 – 57, read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the
questions. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets. (1.4 pt)
Environmentalists often fear that tourists will trample all over sensitive natural resource areas, but
tourism may bring the needed and only economic incentives to help drive conservation, said Bynum Boley.
Ecotourism and natural resource conservation already have a mutually beneficial relationship that is ideal for
creating a sustainable partnership.
"Ecotourism destinations benefit in the form of enhanced tourism competitiveness from the protection of
quality natural resources," he said. "Meanwhile, the conservation of these natural resources is increasingly
valued since these pristine natural resources are the foundation of the ecotourism industry and the driver of all
economic benefits associated with ecotourism."
Tourism is a $7.6 trillion global industry, provides 277 million jobs and is a primary income source for
20 of the world's 48 least-developed countries. It also subsidizes environmental protection and helps protect,
conserve and value cultural resources that might otherwise be undervalued by the host community, Boley said.
In the newspaper, Boley and co-author Gary Green said that despite past tension between the tourism industry
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its natural state, eecotourists not only provide a boost to the economy in such places, they can also motivate
landowners into keeping the environment in its natural state instead of converting it into something
unsustainable. They could also influence the public perception of conservation, Boley explained, which does
not often favor environmental protection.
“The public has become increasingly less prone to respond to environmental messages,” he said.
“Economic messages are needed in order to attract the public's interest.” Too often, Boley and Green
said, unique natural resource areas are converted into urban, suburban and agricultural developments without
considering their ecotourism potential. In addition to the lost ecotourism revenue, there are a host of negative
environmental consequences such as biodiversity loss, water and food shortages and the land being unable to
mitigate the effects of climate change. These areas are not valued for their unique attributes or the valuable
natural resources they provide, Green said, “so we lose them.” Tourists have historically been seen as having a
negative impact on the environment. Critics complain that they violate fragile and threatened natural
environments while contributing to greenhouse gases from the increased number of flights to these exotic and
often remote locales. While these criticisms are justified, Boley and Green said responsible programs promote
education of ecological conservation and environmental sustainability, fostering a greater understanding and
appreciation of these exotic areas.
(Adapted from https://www.sciencedaily.com/)
51. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to save the environmental resources. B. Ecotourism - benefits and drawbacks.
C. The consequences of ecotourism. D. The development of ecotourism.
52. The word “pristine” is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.
A. unspoiled B. touched C. destroyed D. spoiled
53. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about tourism?
A. subsidizes environmental protection.
B. is a primary income source for 20 of the world's 48 least-developed countries.
C. only develops in industrialized nations.
D. provides 277 million jobs.
54. The word “perception” can be replaced by _______.
A. concept B. overview C. insight D. awareness
55. It can be inferred from the phrase “Economic messages are needed in order to attract the public's
interest” is _______.
A. People get more interested in issues related to environment
B. People get less interested in issues related to environment
C. People get more interested in issues related to economy
D. People get less interested in issues related to economy
56. According to the passage, negative environmental outcomes _______.
A. have bad influence on the biodiversity B. boost local economy
C. reduce the effects of climate change D. provide more water and food
57. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _______.
A. critics B. tourists C. these areas D. flights
Part 3. For questions 58 – 65, fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. Write
your answers in the Answer Sheets. (1.6 pt)
Many of the things we do depend on receiving information from other people. Catching a train,
making a phone call and going to the cinema all involve information (58)_____ is stored, processed and
communicated. In the past, most information used to be kept on paper in the (59) _____ of, for example,
books, newspapers and timetables. Now more and more information is put on computers.
Computers play a (60) _____ in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. Consider
the use of computers in (61) _____ shops and offices. Big shops, especially chain stores with branches all over
the world, have to deal with every large (62) _____ of information. They have to make (63) _____ there are
enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy; they need to be able to re-order before stocks (64) _____
out, to decide which things are selling well and so on. (65) _____ these processes are performed quickly and
efficiently by computers.
Part 4. For questions 66 – 70, read the text carefully, then choose from the phrases A to F below the one
which fits each gap. There is one extra phrase you DO NOT need. Write your answers in the Answer
Sheets. (1.0 pt)
All in the mind
Memory isn’t like a muscle, something specific you can exercise. It’s a way of organizing information
in your brain. So (66) _______, you need to change and reorganize the way you think and this will help to
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 Short-term memory is limited, and (67) _______ about seven items (numbers, names, objects, etc.) at a
time. So when given a string of numbers to remember such as 123957001969, break it into chunks: 12 39 57
00 19 69 or even 1239 5700 1969. These will be easier to memorize than individual digits (68) _______. The
chunks will be even more memorable if you can attach a meaning to some or all of them. For example, you
might be able to link them to the age of someone you know, an address or a famous date (e.g. 1969, the first
moon landing). These linked meanings can then form a story to help remember a really long sequence.
Another (69) _______ information relies on images. A classic way of remembering a person’s name is
to try and imagine it (or something associated to it) on the person’s face. For less obvious names, (70)
_______. Psychologists have found that the more unusual and vivid the image is, the better it works.
A. because there are fewer of them D. you’ll have to get more creative
B. technique for memorizing E. to improve your memory
C. fondness for meaning F. most people can only remember
SECTION IV: WRITING (5.0 pts)
Part 1. For questions 71 - 78, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence
printed before it, beginning with the given word(s) or phrase. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets. (1.6
pt)
71. As soon as I left my house, it began to rain.
→ No sooner ________________________________________________________ .
72. Are they likely to pass the exam?
→ Is there any _______________________________________________________.
73. Many people think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
→ All dogs __________________________________________________________.
74. The government closed the borders with the aim of catching the criminals.
→ In order __________________________________________________________.
75. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
→ You should ________________________________________________________.
76. It was my father who encouraged me to become a chef.
→ But for ___________________________________________________________.
77. As far as I know, he’s still working in Bristol.
→ To the best ________________________________________________________.
78. It is nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→ Nobody is to _______________________________________________________.
Part 2. For questions 79 - 85, use the word in bracket to finish each of the following sentences so that it has
a similar meaning to the sentences printed before it. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must
use between THREE and FIVE words. Write your answers in the Answer Sheets. (1.4 pt)
79. I enjoy watching football more than motor racing. (RATHER)
→ I _________________________________________________________ motor racing.
80. The coffee machine in our office hasn’t worked for three months. (OUT)
→ The coffee machine in our office __________________________ for three months.
81. Your story is different from the facts. (TIE)
→ Your story ____________________________________________________ the facts.
82. I failed to make him understand that I didn’t want to see him anymore. (ACROSS)
→ I failed ________________________________ that I didn’t want to see him anymore.
83. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest. (STANDS)
→ She _________________________________________ chosen for the beauty contest.
84. He seems unable to appreciate classical music. (INCAPABLE)
→ He seems _______________________________________________ classical music.
85. Don and Joy agree on most things except for sport. (EYE)
→ Don and Joy _______________________________ on most things except for sport.
Part 3. Write an essay about 150 – 200 words on the following topic in the Answer Sheets. (2.0 pts)
Many people believe that it is better to learn something in a group rather than individually. Do you agree or
disagree?

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