S GD-T TNH NAM NH THI TH HSG CP TNH LN 1

TRNG THPT NGUYN C THUN NM HC 2016-2017

MN: TING ANH - LP 12
Thi gian lm bi: 130 pht
H, tn th sinh:..........................................................................
S bo danh:...............................................................................

PART A. LISTENING (3.0 points)

Hng dn phn thi nghe hiu:
- Ni dung nghe gm 02 phn, mi phn th sinh c nghe 2 ln, a CD t chy 2 ln.
- M u v kt thc phn nghe c tn hiu nhc.
- Hng dn lm bi chi tit cho th sinh (bng ting Anh) c trong bi nghe.

SECTION 1. (2.0 points)

Question 1- 3: Choose the correct letter: A, B, or C

Example: Martin wants to

A. sell a flat
B. rent a flat
C. buy a flat

1. What is Martins occupation?

A. He works in a car factory.
B. He works in a bank
C. He is a college student

2. The friends would prefer somewhere with

A. four bedrooms
B. three bedrooms
C. two bathrooms

3. Phil would rather live in

A. the East Suburbs
B. the City centre
C. the West Suburbs

Question 4-10: Complete the table below

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

DETAILS OF FLATS AVAILABLE

Location Features Good and bad points
Bridge Street, near the (4) - 3 bed rooms (5) . a month
.. - Very big living room - Transport links
- No shower
- Could be (6).
(7).. - 4 bedrooms (9). and well equipped
- Living room - Shower
- (8).. - Will be (10)..
- 800 a month
SECTION 2. (1.0 point)
Question 11- 15: Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

11. The reading roos are only open for group visits on..
12. The library was officially opened in..
13. All the library rooms together cover.. m2
14. the library is financed by the .
15. the main function of the library is to provide resources for people doing..

PART B PHONETICS (1/20 points)

I. Circle the word whose underlined part is differently pronounced from that of the others.
1. A. challenge B. chance C. achievement D. scholarship
2. A. headaches B. wishes C. finishes D. watches
3. A. parked B. laughed C. ploughed D. established
4. A. flew B. few C. sewage D. drew
II. Circle the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
1. A. intelligent B. population C. opportunity D. economics
2. A. advisable B. admirable C. reliable D. desirable
3. A. method B. invention C. intense D. effective
4 A. solemn B. express C. succeed D. event

PART C GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5/20 points)

I. Choose the word or the phrase which best complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate your option.
1. We took _____ of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.
A. chance B. advantage C. occasion D. effect
2. His face looks .., but I cant remember his name.
A. similar B. alike C. memorable D. familiar
3. Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it under his . until it was announced publicly.
A. cap B. tongue C. hat D. umbrella
4. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers.
A. contact B. touch C. connection D. link
5. New machinery has enhanced the companys productivity and .
A. competitor B. competitiveness C. competition D. competitive
6. The language centre offers courses of various levels, such as elementary, intermediate and .
A. advancing B. advancement C. advance D. advanced
7. Nowadays, most students use calculators in their studies and examinations.
A. electrical B. electronic C. electricity D. electric
8. Tom: I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.
Laura: ..
A. Dont tell a lie. I thought it was terrible.
B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected.
C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific.
D. No doubt!
9. Lora: Do you mind if I turn on the fan? Maria: .
A. Never mind B. Not at all C. Not enough D. Not for me
10. Jenny: Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.
Mr. Robinson: ..
A. You can say that again. B. I see.
C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.
11. The children ran away as if they a ghost.
A. have seen B. had seen C. see D. would see
12.I would join that running competition .
A. when I was 5 years older B. if it would happen 5 years ago
C. if I were 5 years younger D. unless I were 5 years younger
13. Scarcely had he stepped out of the room he heard a loud laughter within.
A. until B. then C. when D. than
14. It has been suggested that Mary a computer course in preparation for a steady job.
A. would have taken B. was taken C. take D. have been taken
15. After the car crash last night, all the injured to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. was rushing B. were rushed C. were rushing D. was rushed
16. It was so kind of her to put me while I was on a business trip in her town.
A. in B. down C. off D. up
17. I with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month.
A. stay B. will have been staying
C. will be staying D. will have stayed
18. Due to ever more spreading poaching, there a dramatic decline in the number of elephants over the last
decade.
A. has been B. was C. is D. had been
19. They live on a busy road. a lot of noise from traffic.
A. There must be B. It must be C. It must have been D. There must have
20. make a good impression on her.
A. Only by doing so can I B. Only by doing so I can
C. Only so doing can I D. Only by so doing I can
21. No sooner my car than the alarm went off.
A. had the thief touched B. the thief had touched
C. touched the thief D. the thief touched
22. The temperature takes place varies widely from material to material.
A. which they melt B. at which melting C. which melting D. at which they melt
23. Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.
A. will have stopped B. would stop C. are stopping D. stopped
24. He wondered his sister looked like, because they hadnt seen each other for a long time.
A. why B. which C. how D. what
25. Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes.
A. would be finding B. will have found C. will find D. would have found
26. Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves.
A. so that B. in case C. if so D. even though
27. He wanted to know where ______.
A. had I been B. I had been C. did I been D. I been going
28. When friends insist on ______ expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.
A. them to accept B. they accepting C. their accepting D. they accept
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
29. I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end.
A B C D
30. The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings.
A B C D
31. The word scuba is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase self-contained
A B C D
underwater breathing apparatus.
32. The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served at about six oclock.
A B C D
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following questions.
33.The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. businesses B. advertisements C. economics D. contests
34. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customers behavior.
A. upset B. disgusted C. puzzled D. angry
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following questions.
35. His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn't want to hire him any more.
A. agreement B. respect C. rudeness D. obedience
36. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. put in charge of B. made room for C. got in touch with D. lost control of
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question
37. without animals and plants?
A. What will life on earth be like B. How will life on earth be like
C. How would life on earth be for D. What would life on earth be like
38. , the less polluted the environment will be.
A. The fewer landfills we have B. The more polluted landfills will be
C. The less landfills are polluted D. The more landfills are there
39. that she does not want to stay any longer.
A. A little homesick does Beth feel B. Beth feels such homesick
C. Homesick though Beth may feel D. So homesick does Beth feel
40. Having been delayed by heavy traffic, _.
A. it was difficult for her to arrive on time B. her being late was intolerable
C. it was impossible for her to arrive on time D. she was unable to arrive on time

PART D. READING (6/20 points)

I/ Read the following passage and circle the most suitable answer (A,B,C or D) for each space (2.0 points)
The __________ (1) of book knowledge is one part of school education but this kind of learning can be and often
is carried to excess in many countries so that no time for other interests is __________ (2) to young people. Not only must
they attend school__________ (3) five-hour periods on six days of the week, studying possibly as many as thirteen
different subjects, but in addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for __________ (4) instruction. They have
almost no chance of taking __________(5) any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants
and_________(6)life of the countryside except during their summer holidays. Early youth should be a time of exploration
and adventure, of reading books for __________ (7) as well as study, of freedom to enjoy life before the responsibilities of
working for a living and raising a family, __________ (8) an end to study, to freedom and only too often to carefree
enjoyment.
1. A. gathering B. collection C. obtaining D. accumulation
2. A. available B. provided C. devoted D. reserved
3. A. during B. throughout C. for D. in
4. A. farther B. additional C. extra D. further
5. A. on B. up C. back D. over
6. A. untamed B. original C. wild D. natural
7. A. pleasure B. amusement C. joy D. entertainment
8.A. holding B. putting C. indicating D. marking

II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (2.0 points)
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In
many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of
communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors
are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England,
there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity
of such ideas.
They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones.
Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a
traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple
tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a
day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his
employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect
very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but
they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your
 regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones
can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label
that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

1. According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because .
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
2. The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with .
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of the brain
C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory
3. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means .
A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately
4. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means .
A. information on the lethal effects of cellphones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cellphones
C. the negative public use of cellphones D. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones
5. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may .
A. damage their users emotions B. cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users temperament D. change their users social behaviours
6. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, .
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory
7. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is .
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction
C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
8. According to the writer, people should _.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never use mobile phones in all cases
III. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (2.0 points)
Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and
medieval worlds, while during the fifteenth century the term reading undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only
during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace.
One should be wary, however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was
a distraction to others. Examinations of factors related to the historical development of silent reading have revealed
that it became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in
character.
The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers. As the number
of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to
read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a
private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause
distraction to other readers.
Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for
information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way
mentally weakening. Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education. However, whatever its virtues, the old
shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and
periodicals for a specialised readership on the other.
By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use
reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader. The social, cultural and technological
changes in the century had greatly altered what the term reading implied.
1: Reading aloud was more common in the medieval world because .
A. people relied on reading for entertainment
B. silent reading had not been discovered
C. there were few places available for private reading
D. few people could read to themselves
2: The word commonplace in the first paragraph mostly means _ .
A. for everybodys use B. most preferable C. attracting attention D. widely used
3: The development of silent reading during the last century indicated .
A. an increase in the average age of readers B. an increase in the number of books
C. a change in the nature of reading D. a change in the status of literate people
4: Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of _.
A. the decreasing need to read aloud B. the development of libraries
C. the increase in literacy D. the decreasing number of listeners
5: It can be inferred that the emergence of the mass media and specialised reading materials was an indication
of .
A. a decline of standards of literacy B. a change in the readers interest
C. an alteration in educationalists attitudes D. an improvement of printing techniques
 6: The phrase oral reader in the last paragraph mostly means a person who .
A. is good at public speaking B. practises reading to an audience
C. takes part in an audition D. is interested in spoken language
7 All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture
EXCEPT .
A. the inappropriate reading skills B. the specialised readership
C. the diversity of reading materials D. the printed mass media
8 Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Reading aloud was more common in the past than it is today.
B. Not all printed mass media was appropriate for reading aloud.
C. The decline of reading aloud was wholly due to its distracting effect.
D. The change in reading habits was partly due to the social, cultural and technological changes.

PART E. WRITING (5/20 points)

I/ Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using
the cues as the beginning of each sentence. (0) has been done as an example. (2.0 points)
0. Please dont mention it again.
Id rather you didnt mention it again.
1. The plane had hardly left the airport when a big problem occurred.
No sooner .................................................................................................................
2. The boss did not intend to consider the employees demand.
The boss had .............................................................................................................
3. You dont know about this program because you dont watch television a lot.
If you ........................................................................................................................
4. In spite of his early lead, Hudson lost the race.
Although ...................................................................................................................
5. They said they would rather Diana didnt listen to music at work.
Diana was.................................................................................................................
6. The police believed that the thief was still in the house.
The thief ..........................................................................................................................
7. You can try to get Mark to lend you his car but you wont succeed.
Theres no point ...........................................................................................................
8. Mrs. Brown is very proud of her sons intelligence.
Mrs. Brown takes .......................................................................................................

II. Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the words given in the
brackets. The words must not be altered in any way. (0) has been as an example. (1.0 points) 4 cu, 0,25/cu
(0). I never have enough money. (SHORT)
I am always short of money.
1. If I met the author one day, I would ask him to sign my copy of his new book. (Were)

2. It was your fault to break my vase yesterday said Jane to her brother. (accused)

3. She is such a beautiful girl that everybody admires her. (so)

4. Hoang didnt come to class today. Nhan didnt, either. (nor)

III. Writing an argument. (2.0 points)
Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students
study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
Your passage MUST be between 200 250 words

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