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S GIÁO D C - O KÌ THI TUY N SINH L C 2010-2011
TP H CHÍ MINH Khóa ngày 21/06/2010
MÔN: TI NG ANH (Môn chuyên)
CHÍNH TH C Th i gian làm bài: 120 phút
( này g m 4 trang) (Không k th )
I. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK. (40 PTS)
1. They seemed to be _______ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
A. disinterested B. indifferent C. sensitive D. uncaring
2. He spoke _______ all the families who had lost relatives in the disaster.
A. with a view to B. in respect of C. on behalf of D. in aid of
3. They are very good friends but in terms of sports they are worlds _______.
A. away B. separate C. apart D. different
4. The operation was doomed to failure from the word _______.
A. go B. start C. begin D. on
5. Her penknife came in very _______ when they were on their picnic.
A. useful B. handy C. practical D. covenient
6. The doctor was unable to go away for the weekend because she was duty.
A. at B. by C. in D. on
7. She is too ________ to hide what she thinks about them
A. quiet B. outspoken C. apologetic D broadmi nded
8. The little boy _______ into tears when he thought that he was lost
A. burst B. fell C. broke D dripped
9. The film a lot of attention.
A. generated B. manufactured C. promoted D brought
10. All the engineers were happy because they finally made
A. a breakthrough B. an outburst C. a viewpoint D an outcome
ery rude. Mary: You are right; she has no manners .
A. however B. whatsoever C. whenever D. evermore
12. Because of her recent poor form, she is only expected to come fourth .
A. at least B. at best C. at worst D. at will
this evening to listen to his silly jokes.
A. feeling B. tendency C. mood D. opinion
14. was the effect more powerfully felt than in the suburbs.
A. Nowhere B. Somewhere C. Anywhere D. Everywhere
15. the choice, I would definiely not go.
A. Giving B. Having given C. Given D. Being given
16. we can move in.
A. to much time till B. a long time before C. hardly time when D. very soon that
17. Tom: Is your government salary good? Mary: Yes, but
A. as I B. if I would have C. I would if D. as I would if I
18. Mary: She would have ________ some talent.
A. had she have B. have she had C. had she had D. have she have
19. Tom: I saw you studying at the library last night. Mary: You
C. might have D. have
20. Mary: We had a bad accident _[which] happened______ at the factory.
A. happened B. happening C. happen D. has happened
21. Tom: Can you wait while I run into to the library? Mary: OK, you hurry.
A. even thought B. as long as C. when D. unless
22. Tom: Do you know where Barb is? Mary: Strange sound, she is in South Africa.
A. may it B. as it may C. like it may D. does it
23. Tom: Who did you invite to dinner? Mary: No one than Frank and his family.
A. rather B. except C. besides D. other
24. Tom: A lot of money goes for AIDS research.
the government is spending a lot to find a cure.
A. a so serious disease B. so serious a disease C. so a serious disease D. such serious that
25. Tom: Which is more important: luck or effort? Mary: Luck is effort.
A. on the same importance B. the same importance as
C. of the same importance as D. as the same importance as
26. This is the latest news from Timbuktu. Two-thirds of the city _______ in a fire.
A. was destroyed B. have been destroyed C. has been destroyed D. were destroyed
27. There was no alternative _______ wait until the rescue team came.
A. but B. but to C. than to D. than
II. CHOOSE THE SUITABLE WORD TO FILL IN EACH BLANK (30 PTS)
Research has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school do not eat (1) ___ in
the middle of the day. In Britain schools have to (2) meals at lunch time. Children can (3) to bring their own food or
have lunch at the school canteen.
One shocking (4) of his research is that school meals are much healthier than lunches prepared by parents.
There are strict (5) for the preparation of school meals, which have to include one (6) ___ of fruit and one of vegetables,
as well as meat, a dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta. Lunch boxes (7) ___ by researchers contained sweet
drinks, crisps and chocolate bars. Children (8) twice as much sugar as they should at lunchtime.
The research will provide a better (9) of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (10) ___ in
the last decade. Unfortunately, the government cannot (11) parents, but it can remind them of the (12) ___ value of
milk, fruit and vegetables. Small changes in their chil t can (13) their future health. Children can easily develop
bad eating (14) at this age, and parents are the only ones who can (15) it.
1. A. approppriately B. properly C. probably D. possibly
2. A. take B. provide C. make D. do
3. A. prefer B. offer C. prepare D. choose
4. A. finding B. number C. figure D. outcome
5. A. standards B. procedures C. conditions D. regulations
6. A. piece B. portion C. helping D. amount
7. A. examined B. eaten C. taken D. investigated
8. A. take B. contain C. consume D. use
9. A. view B. knowledge C. understanding D. opinion
10. A. increased B. expanded C. raised D. added
11. A. criticize B. instruct C. order D. tell
12. A. nutritional B. healthy C. mental D. physical
13. A. kill B. effect C. destroy D. affect
14. A. behaviors B. styles C. attitudes D. habits
15. A. prevent B. cancel C. stop D. delay
IV. SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS. (30 PTS)
1.
2. The scenery along the coast was __________. (BREATHE)
3. Because of a car __________, she didn't get to the airport in time for her flights. (BREAK)
4. The ________ need assistance from the whole society. (POVERTY)
5. Her bedroom is __________ decorated with her favorite souvenirs from her trips. (PLEASE)
6. We are offering many special price __________ on printers this month. (REDUCE)
7. Students hate their classmates who get __________ treatment from their teachers. (PREFER)
8. Explosives are __________ weapons. (DIE)
9. Three of the __________ tried to escape through the window. (CAPTURE)
10. We were all surprised at her __________ to help. (REFUSE)
11. Health care was __________ in ancient time. There was no hospital or doctor then (EXIST)
12. What the teacher does first is to check __________ of the students (ATTEND)
13. The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient __________ (MANAGE)
14. __________ are built to entertain and educate people about marine life (AQUATIC)
15. The educational program we are launching is to teenage girls in rural areas. (POWER)
V. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS. (20 PTS)
1 The development of jazz can be seen as part of the larger continuum of American popular music, especially
dance music. In the twenties, jazz became the hottest new thing in dance music, much as ragtime had at the turn of
the century, and as would rhythm and blues in the fifties, rock in the fifties, and disco in the seventies.
But two characteristics distinguish jazz from othe dance music. The first is improvisation, the changing of a
5 musical phrase according to the player's inspiration. Like all artists, jazz musicians strive for an individual style, and
the improvise or paraphrase is a jazz musician's main opportunity to display his or her individuality. In early jazz,
musicians often improvised melodies collectively, thus creating a kind of polyphony. There was little soloing as such,
although some New Orleans players, particularly cornet play Buddy Bolden, achieved local fame for their ability to
improvise a solo. Later the idea of the chorus-long or multichorus solo took hold. Louis Armstrong's instrumental
10 brilliance, demonstrated through extended solos, was a major influence in this development. Even in the early
twenties, however, some jazz bands had featured soloists. Similarly, show orchestras and carnival bands often
included one or two such "get-off" musicians. Unimproved, completely structured jazz does exist, but the ability of the
best jazz musicians to create music of great cohesion and beauty during performance has been a hallmark of the
music and its major source of inspiration and change.
15 The second distinguishing characteristic of jazz is a rhythmic drive that was initially called "hot" and later
"swing". In playing hot, a musician consciously departs from strict meter to create a relaxed sense of phrasing that
also emphasizes the underlying rhythms. ("Rough" tone and use of moderate vibrato also contributed to a hot
sound.) Not all jazz is hot, however, many early bands played unadorned published arrangements of popular songs.
Still, the proclivity to play hot distinguished the jazz musician from other instrumentalists.
VI. SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD. (30 PTS)
Illiteracy is the condition of being (1)________ to read and write. Illiteracy is also (2) to describe the
condition of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field. Computer illiteracy is (3) inability to
use a computer programming language.
Most of us (4)________ use computers know how to send emails, or how to create a new folder. But we know
(5) about programming languages, the artificial languages used to write instructions that can be executed by a
computer. Even in technologically (6) countries, a very small percentage of computer users are able to read or
write this kind of computer language. Should we (7) The effort to learn a computer language, especially when
these are so complicated? The answer is (8) Because of computer illitracy, users are at the (9)________ of
software manufacturers. Our society becomes more depent on information (10)
(11) , reading and writing a compute language will be as essential (12) using a human language.
Computer users will not be able to survive (13) they know the code the set of detailed instructions that tell a
computer what to do. In the (14) , survival and professional success will presuppose knowing everything about the
machines we (15) with.
VII. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING. IN SOME QUESTIONS,
YOU HAVE TO USE THE GIVEN WORDS WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORMS IN ANY WAY. (30 PTS)
1. Thanks to her mother's encouragement, she entered the beauty contest.
Had it
2. he high school entrance examination. (STANDS)
6. When you arrive, you will be met by the Head of the Sales Department.
On
7. People estimate that the company manufactured more than 5,000 small planes last year.
More than 5,000 small planes _________________________________________________
8. There have been fewer people who consume Chinese products. (DECREASE)
10. Do phone us when you arrive at the airport, even if it's very late.
However
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Khóa ngày 21/06/2012
CHÍNH TH C MÔN: TI NG ANH (Môn chuyên)
này g m 4 trang) Th i gian làm bài: 120 phút (Không k th )
I. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK. (20 PTS)
II. CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH SPACE IN THE FOLLOWING
PASSAGE. (15 PTS)
Obsession with pop stars may be innocent enough when you're 14 years old. Carry the fixation into your
twenties, (1) , and your teen idol can become bad for your health. Worshipping famous singers,
supermodels. or football players in adulthood (2) your chance of having psychological problems,
eating disorders and difficulties forming relationships. Psychologist Dr. Tony Cassidy (3) at 163 adults
in a recent study. During adolescence, three-quarters of men and women in the group now aged between 20
and 28 said they had hero-worshipped someone. Most people (4) their fixation by their twenties, but
half of those (5) had idols could not (6) their feelings go. Another (7) of teen idols is that
they serve as role models, said Dr. Cassidy. 'Many young girls (8) distorted body images of
themselves, and ultimately eating disorders, (9) a result of the media portrayal of supermodels with ideal
bodies. They (10) to be less satisfied with their relationships and were more likely to have short-
term affairs. The most extreme fantasized about having a relationship with their adored one or became jealous
(11) their idol's partners. There were even cases, after one boy band (12) , of attempted
suicides among fans. But parents should not rush to the bedroom to rip down their children's posters. (13)
was one bright spot for fans who did have a teen idol but who (14) him or her up when they
(15) adulthood: they were subsequently better at problem-solving.
1. A. but B. however C. then D. otherwise
2. A. increases B. grows C. rises D. expands
1. Investment banks do not accept deposits from the public or do loans to businesses or individuals.
A B C D
2. When actively hunting, a dolphin sends out transmitting about five signals every second.
A B C D
3. We didn't need to bring along our USB's as we were unexpectedly not allowed to use them anyway
A B C D
4. The Puffer is a type of fish that can inflate one's body like a balloon.
A B C D
5. Anyone reproducing copyrighted works without permission of the holders of the copyrights are breaking
A B C D
the law.
6. Modern farms are much larger than that of former times.
A B C D
7. In addition to save on gas, the modern car is designed to save on maintenance expenses.
A B C D
8. Tom's very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless.
A B C D
9. It was in the 1920's that the arched-top guitar was first developed commercially in the United States and
A B C
use in dance bands.
D
10. Drug abuse has become one of America's most seriously social problem.
A B C D
A useful definition of an air pollutant is a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetations, or materials adversely. Air pollution
requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were
established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or
smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and
knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In
the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions. Many of the more
important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As
the Earth developed, the concentrations of these pollutants were altered by various chemical reactions; they
became components in biogeochemical cycle. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the
compounds to move from the air to the water or soil on a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs
that resulting from human activities. However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a
city.
In this localized regions, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural
purification scheme of the cycle. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals the air. The
concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants
would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be
a pollutant; in fact the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over
the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health
effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however,
has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.
5. Natural pollutants can play an important role in controlling air pollution for which of the following
reasons?
(A) They function as part of a purification process.
(B) They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
(C) They are less harmful to living beings than are other pollutants.
(D) They have existed since the Earth developed.
6. According to the passage, which of the following is true about human-generated air pollution in
localized regions?
(A) It can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants in the localized region
(B) It can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants.
(C) It will damage areas outside of the localized regions.
(D) It will react harmfully with naturally occurring pollutants.
8. According to the passage, the numerical valued of the concentration level of a substance is only
useful if
(A) the other substances in the area are known (B) it is in a localized area
(C) the naturally occurring level is also known (D) it can be calculated quickly
VI. SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD. (15 PTS)
Many educators believe that it is better for students to (1) school all year round than to have a
long summer vacation. Ideally, the summer can (2) every bit as productive as the time spent in a
classroom. The vacation should be a carefree time, spent outdoors or with family but, (3) that most
parents work, it is all too often the case that children are left unsupervised. All students forget a certain amount
of (4) they have learned so teachers are obliged to spend time at the beginning of the year reviewing parts of
the curriculum from the (5) grade. Studies have shown that children from low-income families fall (6)
behind during the summer than children from wealthier backgrounds. One study found that while
middle-class children slightly improved their reading skills over the summer months, their (7) from low-
income families lost more than two months in reading achievement.
In order to (8) the problem, some school districts have adopted a year-round schedule with a
series of shorter breaks (9) of a three-month summer vacation. A national study (10) out by the
Ohio State University found, however, that year-round schools had no significant impact (11) how
much children learn. They found that children learned about as (12) in year-round schools as they did in
schools using a nine-month calendar. And while poorer students at the beginning suffer 'learning loss' during
the summer months, those at the year-round schools also did (13) during the shorter breaks. The
YOU MUST USE THE EXACT WORD GIVEN IN BRACKETS WHEN SPECIFIED. (20 PTS)
1. "I wasn't to blame for the burnt house!" said Julia. (SETTING)
..................................................................................................................................................
3. There have been rumors that Peter and Jane are getting married.
..................................................................................................................................
5. Drop in and see us if you ever come to Ho Chi Minh City. (HAPPEN)
Should ...............................................................................................................................................
6. Guy made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition. (NOTHING)
............................................................................................................................................
7. They only discovered the mistake when the book was in the shops. (COME)
Not ...................................................................................................................................................
8. We need to inspect further to find out how badly the building has been damaged. (EXTENT)
............................................................................................................................
9. They will give you a ticket when you show your ID card. (PRODUCTION)
.................................................................................................................................
I. USE OF ENGLISH.
PART A. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.
1. Every Christmas of my childhood was the same. My father........ late for lunch, weighed down with
presentsfor the family.
A. would arrive B. could arrive C. was arriving D. got used to arriving
2. If I........you a free ticket, would you go to Florence with me?
A would offer B. were to offer C. had offered D. were offered
3. "You........ things. Can't you be more careful?" sad Tom's mother.
A. always lose B. are losmg C. always lost D. are always losing
4. ....in the next room, her voice is like ......... of a boy.
A. Hearing - the sound B. Hearing - the one C. Heard - that D. Having been heard -
that one
5. I'd say let's m
A. so B. very C. that D. too
6. When the exam is over. I'll go fishing ........ I haven't done for weeks.
A anythng B. something C things D. everything
7. We're going to visit the Great Walls. Everybody says this is........ .
A. a too good chance for being lost B. too good a chance to be lost
C. too good a chance for being lost D. a too good chance to lose
8. ....., her suggestion ts of greater value than her fnend's.
A. All things considered B. All things considering
C. Considering all things D. Considered all things
9. As far as I am concerned, education is about learning and the more you learn, ......
A the more for Ife are you equipped B. the more life you equip for
C. the more equipped for life you are D. the more Me you are cqupped for
10. He wants to give his daughters........ he can afford.
A. all for the best B. the very best C. at best D. what best
11. ........Sam had was gone when she heard that nearly all her classmates had failed to answer the
teacher's question.
A A little confidence B. The little confidence
C. Little confidence D. Little of confidence
12 . ........ the difficulty of the task, I shall be lucky to have completed it by June.
A. Regarding B. Presuming C. Given D. Encountered
13. Diana took a course in shorthand and typing........applying for a secretary job
A. on account of B. with a view to C. with a reason for D. for fear of
14. Jessica has bungled every task her boss has given her so far......... , he's prepared to give her one
last chance.
A. Notwithstanding B. Instead C. Fiathermore D. Nevertheless
15. The restaurant is popular with film stars and the.........
A same B. like C such D. similar
16. Tom's decision to leave university after a year is one he now........ regrets
A. painfully B. harshly C. heavily D. deeply
17. Poltutants in this over are increasing........ - something must be done about it immediately.
A. chillingly B. utterly C. rigorously D. alarmingly
18. Although his paintings are abstract, the artist........ inspiration from the natural world.
A. draws B. pulls C. makes D. has
19. She........with pleasure at the unexpected compliment.
A. grinned B. glared C. beamed D. laughed
20. As Jane lay in her cabin, she heard the gentle sound of waves........ against the hull.
A pelting B. splashing C. gushing D. lapping
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21. David was so ........ by the beauty of Ha Long Bay that he instantly decided to move there.
A. captured B. captivated C accumulated D beckoned
22. Many species of fish have........ ways of protecting their eggs from predators.
A. ingenious B. indicative C. inspiring D. ingenuous
23. No one knows how the rival company got........ of the plans for thee new marketing campaign.
A. wind B. breere C. voice D. ear
24. Family relationships later........ a great significance in his life.
A. built up B. kept on C. took on D. made up
25. For non-
conversations in English.
A. fall away B. break down C. give up D. set out
26. Since we had only one day left, we decided to make an........effort to finish the run in record time.
A all-in B. all-out C. over-all D. all-around
27. Jukan is one of the many young,........ artists to be taken on recently by an important gallery.
A. bottom-up B. up-and-coming C top-downm D. out-and-out
28. Jimmy's not interested in the........ . He just wants to know the plan facts.
A. cut and thrust B. hue and cry C. ifs and buts D. part and parcel
29. ~ Mai: "..........". ?
~ Ian: "I'm pretty busy nght now. I'm doing my homework because I have an exam tomorrow."
A. How is your day going? B. How are you doing?
C. What do you do? D. What are you doing here?
30. Student 1: "Excuse me! Could you show me the way to the library?
Student 2: "Sorry, I'm new here. Student 1: "............... "
A. Not at all B. Bad luck. C. No problem. D. Thank you all
the same.
PART B. CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT FITS EACH SPACE IN THE
FOLLOING PASSAGE.
In recent years, ready-made meals have (1).......Britain's eating (2)....... . Britons now spend four
times as much
as the Italians on ready-made meah and six bmes more than the Spannh. (3)........for instant meats has
increased across Europe as a (4).........but why has Britain become the (5).......European capital of
ready-made food, second only in the world to America?
Convenience is (6)........of the attraction. A recent survey (7).......that 77 percent of purchasers said
they only
bought ready meals when they did not have time to cook. Dr Susan Jebb, head of nutrition at the
Medical Research Council, said: "People in the UK work the longest hours, we are very time-poor,
and we don't have a strong (8)........history of cooking,'
The ready-made meal boom also reflects changing social (9)........in Britain. More people live alone
and so are less likely to be (10)........to cook. And with families eating together less often, ready
mealsh allow people to eat what they want when they want. Juliaa Michna, of Marks and Spencer,
says that ready meals also reflect changing (11).......infood. 'Brian's multicururalism has brought a
(12)........range of restaurants than other European countries, and ethnic cuisines, which people are
often scared of cooking from (13).......are (14).......more popular. One quarter of (15)......... meals are
Indian, and nearly one in five are Chinese.
1. A. amended B. adjusted C. transferred D. transformed
2. A. ways B. forms C. habits D. manners
3. A. Request B. Order C. Demand D. Charge
4. A. conclusion B. total C. resuR D. whole
5. A. unclaimed B. unclassified C undefeated D. undisputed
6. A. element B. piece C. part D. share
7. A. found B. made C. put D. gave
8. A. tradtonai B. cultural C. modern D. customary
9. A. trends B. temptations C. drifts D. movements
10. A. offended B. bothered C. worried D. disturbed
11. A. desires B likings C. tastes D. washes
12. A. longer B. deeper C. harder D. wider
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13. A. scratch B. beginning C. memory D. nowhere
14. A very B. lot C. far D. such
15. A. chilled B. decent C. meager D. junk
II. READING.
PART A. READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE
QUESTIONS.
The radical change in the land's surface that results when rural areas are transformed into cities is a
significant cause of the rise in temperature in cities that is known as urban heat island.
First, the tall buildings and the concrete and asphalt of the city absorb and store greater quantities
of solar radiation than do the vegetation and soil typical of rural areas.
In addtton, because the concrete and asphalt are impermeable, the runoff of water fdowing a rain is
rapid, resulting in a severe reduction in the evaporation rate. So heat that once would have been used
convert liquid water to a gas goes instead to increase the surface temperature further.
At night, although both city and countryside cool through radiation losses, the stone-1ike surface of
the city gradually releases the additional heat accumulated during the day, keeping the urban air
warmer than that of the outlying areas.
Part of the urban temperature rise must also be attributed to waste heat from such sources as home
heating and air conditioning, power generation, industry, and transportation. Many studies have
shown that the magnitude of human-made energy in metropolitan areas is equal to a significant
percentage of the energy received from the Sun at the surface.
Investigations in Sheffield, England, and Berlin showed that the annual heat production in these
cities was equal to approximately one-third of that received from solar radiation. Another study of
the densely built-up Manhattan section of New York City revealed that during the winter, the
quantity of heat produced from combustion alone was two and one-half times greater than the
amount of solar energy reaching the ground. In summer, the figure dropped to one-sixth.
It is interesting to note that during the summer there is a mutual reinforcement between the higher
nighttime temperatures of the city and the human-made heat that helped create them. That is, the
higher temperatures result in the increased use of air-conditioners, which, in turn, use energy and
further increase the amount of urban heat. During the winter the nighttime warmth of urban areas,
produced in large part by heavy energy consumption, is beneficial because less energy needed to
heat buildings.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The loss of farmland to urban development
B. The causes of increased heat in cities
C. Waste heat generated by home heating and air conditioning
D. How seasonal change affects the temperature of cities
2. All of the following contribute to the urban heat island effect EXCEPT......
A. absorption of heat from the Sun
B. storage of heat from the Sun
C. an increased rate of evaporation after a rainfall
D. the release of heat at night from city surfaces
3. The word "convert" in the passage is closest in meaning to......
A. reverse B. transform C. reduce D. compare
4. The word "that" in the passage refers to......
A. city B. heat C. day D. air
5. In which of the following locations would the rate of evaporation probably be highest?
A. A rural area B. A small town C. A medium-sized city D. A big city
6. The word "magnitude' in the passage is closest in meaning to.....
A. calculation B. comprehension C. extent D. formation
7. The author mentions Manhattan to order to demonstrate that.....
A. heat in urban areas can be reduced
B. the conclusions of the investigation in Sheffield were wrong
C. its heat production is smaller than that of Berlin
D. human-made heat can exceed the solar energy that reaches the ground inwinter
8. According to the passage, on important consequence of the use of air-conddroners at night is......
A. greater energy costs B. higher levels of urban heat
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C. senous problems with the energy supply D. less need for air conditioning in the morning
9. The word "beneficial" in the passage is closest in meaning to......
A. predictable B. powerful C. hazardous D. advantageous
10. Which of the following is true about cities at night in the winter?
A. Solar energy has an increased impact on the urban heat island.
B. They tend to be colder than rural areas.
C. Less energy is required to heat buildings
D. Human-made energy created a larger area of total heat than solar energy.
PART B: REARRANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES SO THAT THEY MAKE A
MEANINGFUL REVIEW OF A COMPUTER GAME.
A A selection of viewpoints, including a breakneck 'biker's eye view' are offered. This game will
push your skills and patience to the limit. (5)
B. There are 10 tracks, of which three are available at the outset. Only by scoring gold in both classes
on all of these can you gain access to the next three, and so on. (3)
C. Wonder Racer succeeds in bringing the body breaking speed of time-trial biking to the PC, but its
difficulty may leave you shaking. The approach is simple and unsophisticated. (1)
D. The courses are a fictitious mix of country lanes, exotic beaches and snowy mountain passes. The
3-0 is excellent in its speed, smoothness and level of detail. (4)
E. There are only three controls, far fewer than in many other modem games. Players start by
selecting one of sixteen riders, from a set of teams. (2)
PART C. SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD.
PASSAGE I
It is forecast that we can look forward to working (1).......hours in the future, but it is necessary for
health and tranquility to work a certain (2)........of hours per week, ideally doing a variety of jobs -
something schools have always known. It may be that house building will meet this need. It is a very
basic human instinct. Gardening is a related activity. It is already (3)......to cultivate many hurts and
vegetables than to buy them in the shops and the house of the next decade should take this into
(4)..........
(5)........ important question is that of energy conservation. The proportion of income (6).......on
keeping warm is steadily going up, and, with the cost of energy likely to double in real terms during
the next ten years or (7)........many large bady-insulated old houses will become extremely expensive
to use. The demand will be (8)........ small, well-insulated homes located in warm protected areas and
making the best (9)........ of the sun's warmth. Efficient heating units will be of prime importance. At
(10)......., we waste a lot of space in planning rooms which are awkward to use.
(1)................................ (2)................................ (3).................................(4)............................
(5)................................
(6)................................ (7)................................ (8)................................ (9)...........................
(10)...............................
PASSAGE 2
We live surrounded by objects and systems that we take for (1)........ , but which profoundly affect
the way we behave, think, work, play, and in general lead our (2)......... Look, for example, at the
place in which you are reading this now, and see how much of (3)........ surrounds you is
understandable, how much of it you could actually build yourself or repair (4).........it cease to
function. When we start the car or press the (5)......in the elevator, or buy food in the supermarket, we
gave no (6)........ to the complex devices or systems that make the car move, or the elevator rise, or
the food appear on the shelves.
Throughout this century we have become increasingly dependent on the products of (7)........ . They
have already changed our lives: at the simplest (8)........ , the availability of transport has made us
physically less fit than our ancestors. Many people are alive only because they have been given
(9)........ to disease through drugs. The vast majority of the world's population relies on the abiliy of
technology to provide and transport food. We are unable to feed and clothe or keep (10)......warm
without technology.
(1)................................ (2)................................ (3).................................(4)............................
(5)................................
(6)................................ (7)................................ (8)................................ (9)...........................
(10)...............................
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III. ERROR CORRECTION
IDENTIFY THE FIVE (5) MISTAKES IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CORRECT
THEM.
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1 An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interact
2 with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and
3 chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutritions that support the organisms
4 living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscope bacteria.
5 Ecosystems also can be thought of as the interactions among all organisms in a given
6 habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for other. People are part of the
7 ecosystems where they live and work. Hunan activities can harm or destroy local
8 ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are
9 careful planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of
ecosystem management involves findng ways to protect and enhance economical and
social well-being while protecting local ecosystems.
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15. She _______ till the early hours listening to music.
A. caught me up B. picked me up C. kept me up D. took me up
16. Making mistakes is all _______ of growing up.
A. flesh and blood B. odds and ends C. part and parcel D. top and bottom
17. They live miles away, _______.
A. split down the middle B. from a distance C. nearly nowhere D. in the middle of nowhere
18. Many students _______ night after night to prepare for their coming exams.
A. burn the midnight oil B. turn the tables on C. rack their minds D. fight tooth and nail
19. __Mary: ‘Could I go out with my friends tonight, Mommy?’ __Mother: ‘_________’
A. Yes, you go B. Yes, you can C. Yes, you will D. Yes, let’s
20. __Mai: ‘How was the film you saw last night?’ __Hoa: ‘_______.’
A. I’ve seen better B. No, I didn’t C. I think of it much D. I like them all
PART B: CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH SPACE IN THE
FOLLOWING PASSAGE. (20 PTS)
PASSAGE 1
In this week’s issue, our resident film critic discusses the etiquette of cinema going, and the
audiences who prefer chewing hot dogs, slurping drinks, gossiping and rustling crisp packets to actually
watching the film. (1)__________ complaint, or just cinema snobbery?
It’s the munchers and talkers, not those who complain about them, who are (2)__________ other
people’s simple pleasures and the (3)__________ seem to me to be self-evident. Junk foods and even
popcorn and choices, when eaten in a (4)__________ and possibly crowded space, are (5)__________ to
demand living space. They spread themselves – usually onto other people’s (6) __________. Crisps,
peanuts and boiled sweets make a lot of noise, first when being (7)__________ then when being crunched
or sucked. These are definite (2)__________, especially if you your self – having merely come to see and
hear the film – are not eating and not therefore generously (9)__________ your friend onions, mustard
and ketchup with the trousers of the stranger in the (10) __________ seat.
PASSAGE 2
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There is a revolution in the retail world that cannot fail to attract shoppers’ noses. In the latest
marketing ploy, smells are created in laboratories to be wafted around stores in order to
(1)__________ the unsuspecting into spending more money. Secret (1)__________ of the
‘designer’ smells are going on in more than a hundred stores across Britain, including bookshops,
petrol stations and a chain of clothes shops. The tailor-made aromas include coconut oil in travel
agents (to (1)__________ exotic holidays), and leather in car showrooms (to suggest lasting
quality).
Market Aromatics, a company specializing in this area, believes that odours are under-used as a
marketing (1)__________. Until now the most frequent (1)__________ has been in supermarkets
where the smell from in-store bakeries has been blown among the aisles to boost sales of fresh
food. ‘We are taking things one stage further,’ said David Fellowes, the company’s commercial
director. “We can build on customer loyalty by making customers (1)__________ a particular
smell with a particular store. It is not intrusive. If it were it would defeat the object.’
The smells are designed to work on three levels: to relax shoppers by using natural smells such as
peppermint; to bring back memories using odours such as a whiff of sea breeze; and to encourage
customer loyalty by using a corporate perfume ‘logo’ to (1)__________ a company’s image. Dr.
George Dodd, scientific adviser to Marketing Aromatics, believes smells can affect people’s
moods. ‘It is a very exciting time. Smells have enormous (1)__________ to influence behavior,’
he said. Critics say retails are (1)__________ to subliminal advertising. ‘Not telling consumers
that this is happening is an (1)__________ invasion of their privacy. People have the right to
know,’ said Conor Foley of Liberty, the civil liberties association.
PART C: SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD (2.0 PTS)
PASSAGE 1
Journalists gather the news in a number of different (1)__________. They may get stories from
pressure (1)__________ which want to air their views in public. They seek publicity (1)__________ their
opinions and may hold press (1)__________ or may issue a press release. A person who especially wishes
to attract news (1)__________ will try to (1)__________ a sound bite in what they say. It is particularly
hard for journalists to get material (1)__________ the silly season. Journalists also get stories by tapping
useful sources (1)__________ by monitoring international news (1)__________ like Reuters. The more
important a story is, the more (1)__________ inches it will be given in the newspaper.
PASSAGE 2
One day it will seem strange (1)__________ retrospect, that we spent much more thought and
effort on developing human ability than on making good (1)__________ of it, once we had it. There
innumerable examples. We (1)__________ them in casual conversation and occasionally they catch a
journalist’s attention.
Doctors provide a good source of complaints: they (1)__________ to undergo a particularly
protracted and detailed training and – at the end of it – many of them spend a substantial part of their
(1)__________ day in relatively routine or clerical operations. Has anyone ever considered how much
money could be saved by splitting (1)__________ these two aspects of a GP’s job? Nurses have recently
reiterated their age-old complaint that scarce and (1)__________ womanpower it frittered away in quite
unskilled work. The educational world is (1)__________ of examples of highly paid specialists typing
their own letters with two (1)__________. We promote top research academics to headships of
departments and give them inadequate support services. Even in business, the provision of secretarial help
tends to go by seniority and not by the (1)__________ of routine work that has to be done.
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IDENTIFY THE FIVE (5) MISTAKES IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CORRECT
THEM.
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1 Plastic is a material that is both durable and versatile, in which it has thousands of
2 uses, making it perfect for packaging. Since it can be melted and molded in millions of
different things, plastic has fundamentally changed the way people live. More recently,
3 however, the dangers of plastic waste have highlighted through television programs.
4 Every year, about eight million tons of plastics ends up in the oceans. By 2050, it is
believed that there will be more plastic in the planet’s waters than fish. Marine life is at
5 risk from the plastic packaging that pollutes the oceans because creatures often get
6 tangled in it or eat it by mistakes, both of which can be fatal. Plastic might be cheap and
convenient, but it could end up cost for the Earth.
7
V. WRITING (20)
REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING OF
THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE. YOU HAVE TO USE BETWEEN 3 AND 8 WORDS INCLUDING
THE EXACT WORD GIVEN IN BRACKETS FOR EACH SENTENCE.
1. What surprises me is that they are not worried about pollution in our city [seem]
Surprising _________________________________________ worries about pollution in our city.
2. What Anna hates most is posing for photographs. [than]
There’s _________________________________________ a pose for photographs.
3. We suspected the weather would get cold so we took warm clothes. [anticipation]
We took warm clothes _________________________________________ cold.
4. Whenever I listen to that piece of music, I remember my schooldays. [back]
That piece of music _________________________________________ to my schooldays.
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5. To maintain good industrial relations, we must do all we can to avoid confrontation with management.
[costs]
Confrontation with management _________________________________________ to maintain
good industrial relations.
6. Having little financial support, the student lived very cheaply. [shoestring]
The student _________________________________________ little financial support.
7. You have no hope of succeeding if you are so careless with your work. [bound]
You _________________________________________ careful with your work.
8. Anna had to endure a long and difficult interview before she got the job. [subjected]
Anna was only _________________________________________ a long and difficult interview.
9. In case of emergency, Peter is someone you can always rely on. [down]
People will _________________________________________ an emergency.
10. George suggested a list of guests should be written [drawn]
“Why not _________________________________________?” said George.
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THÀNH PH H CHÍ MINH NGÀY THI 16/7/2020
Môn thi chuyên: TI NG ANH Ngày thi: 16/7/2020
CHÍNH TH C Th i gian làm bài: 150 phút
thi có 4 trang) (Không k th )
PART B. CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH SPACE IN THE FOLLOWING
PASSAGE. (2.0 PTS)
PASSAGE 1
Several new brightly colored and diverse frog species have recently been identified on the tropical
island of Sri Lanka. The new species were identified by noticeable differences in physical features, habitat,
development, and genetic (1) . Some are tiny and dwell on the ground, whereas others are large and
(2) trees. Five of the new species lay eggs in homespun baskets suspended (3) water,
so that when the eggs (4) tadpoles have no difficulty (5) their first swim. The remaining
new frog species give birth to their young by producing eggs on the forest (6) . These frogs
bypass the tadpole stage and emerge as miniature (7) of their parents.
Frogs and other amphibians are important indicators of ecological balance; therefore a decline in their
numbers would be considered a warning that (8) of the natural environment for a particular area
is needed. (9) that Sri Lanka has already too much of its forests, measures to protect the remaining
forest fragments are (10) . Since many frogs produce chemicals could have practical applications in
health care and medical treatment, they are a potential source of new drugs. Thus, ensuring that frogs are
protected by preserving and restoring their habitat is very important.
A large-scale (1) has been done by advertisers on the spending (2) of today's teenagers. It
has (3) with some fascinating results. Girls across Europe ranging in age from 15 to 18 were
interviewed. The researchers discovered that these girls want to be successful and sophisticated and are
willing to spend to (4) the look they want - when they have the money, that is!
Feeling confident is the most important factor when it (5) to buying clothes. Another
Interesting piece of information coming out of the study is that German teenagers (6) clothes,
that are practical and comfortable, while British and French teenagers are more (7) the
about appearance, although they all agreed that the clothes should (8) them properly.
All the girls who were interviewed (9) for clothes regularly, half of them buying something
from a department store or a large clothes shop at least once a month. They also see it as a (10)
activity and going round the shops with their friends is the main way they learn what the latest trends are.
Herbs are different kinds of plants and plant parts that can be used for medicinal purposes. This can
include the leaves, stems, roots, or seeds of the plant. Herbs have been important in traditional medicine
for centuries, in both the East and the West. In Western medicine, they have largely been replaced by drugs.
Herbal treatments are, however, still an integral part of Eastern medicine. In recent years, interest in
traditional medicine has increased in the West. Many people are either using modern methods combined
with traditional treatments or are turning to these treatments entirely. While traditional medicines can be
helpful, they are not without their share of problems.
The possibility of dangerous and unexpected side-effects from drugs has led many people back to
traditional medicine. Herbal treatments seem more natural than modern drugs. Many feel that traditional
medicine is more concerned with treating the underlying causes of disease instead of just the symptoms,
though the truth of this claim is not yet dear. In any case, there is a certain comfort in taking natural herbal
treatments instead of the processed, synthetic chemicals derived from them.
There are, however, disadvantages to herbal treatments, some of them serious. Few herbal treatments
have been scientifically studied. While the active chemicals in the herb may be known, it may not be clear
what they really do, or if they are really effective at all. Because the active chemicals are not used alone, it
is very difficult to determine the proper amount for treatment, since the levels of the chemical are not
constant throughout the plant. Therefore, the risk of under- and overdose is higher than with drugs. A more
serious problem is that certain herbal treatments may have no real medicinal effect, thus giving the patient
a false sense of security. This is particularly harmful when the patient refuses treatment with modern drugs
that could be effective.
There are even certain herbs that can cause side-effects, just like a drug. One of these is ma-huang, also
called ephedra, which is taken to increase energy. It has been known to cause damage to the heart and
nervous system. Garlic and ginger are common element in food that are also taken as herbal treatments, but
they can be dangerous for people with diabetes. In general, herbs are most dangerous when they are taken
along with common drugs. This may happen in two ways: a patient decides to supplement his or her regular
treatment with herbs, or a dishonest manufacturer adds modern drugs to a herbal treatment. In both cases,
the results can be very serious. Herbs can be used to treat depression, but if they are used along with
conventional antidepressants, the combination can cause confusion, headaches, allergic reactions, and other
problems.
Finally, because production of herbal treatments is seldom regulated, harmful substances can be present
in herbal preparations. Herbs grown in polluted soil may contain lead, arsenic, or mercury. They may also
tainted with pesticides. It is for these reasons that should not be treated as the perfect substitute for drugs.
Although herbs appear to be quite distinct from modern drugs, it is important to use them with the same
sort of care.
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1. The word "integral" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. harmful B. important C. famous D. controversial
4. Why does the author mention that drugs are heavily processed?
A. To illustrate that drugs are not natural
B. To show that herbs cannot compete with modern medical techniques
C. Because many mistakes can occur in this processing
D. To point out that many countries cannot afford to produce drugs
5. What is the main difference between herbs and drugs according to the passage?
A. Drugs can cause side-effects, whereas herbs do not.
B. Drugs are at least partially synthetic, whereas herbs are natural.
C. Herbs are dangerous when taken in large amounts; drugs are safer.
D. Herbs can produce a false sense of security, whereas drugs do not.
6. According to the passage, when are herbs most dangerous?
A. When not taken under a doctor's supervision
B. When the patient refuses modern medicine
C. When the dosage is not administered precisely
D. When taken in combination with drugs
7. Which of the following best states the topic of the passage?
A. Patients are not educated enough to use herbal treatments.
B. Modern drugs are still a better choice than herbal treatments.
C. Modern medicine should use herbal treatments more in the future.
D. Herbal treatments can be helpful, but should be used with care.
8. According to the passage, who should not take ginger or garlic as herbal treatments?
A. Patients with diabetes C. Patients taking antidepressants
B. Patients with liver damage D. Patients with problems of the heart or nervous system
9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Herbal treatments can also produce side-effects.
B. Some herbal treatments are not effective in fighting disease.
C. Some manufacturers add drugs to herbs.
D. Modern doctors often do not approve of using herbs.
10. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. the drug industry is better regulated than the herb Industry
B. people who use drugs Instead of herbs recover more quickly
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C. the popularity of herbal treatments will decrease in the future
D. the side-effects of drugs are more serious than those of herbs
PART B. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND THEN CHOOSE FROM TIHE LIST A-H GIVEN
BELOW THE BEST CLAUSE TO FILL IN EACH OF THE BLANKS, SOME OF THE
SUGGESTED ANSWERS DO NOT FIT AT ALL. (0.5 PT)
We all want to sail through life without anxiety, frustration or fear. But life isn t like that. If we make
our lives too comfortable, always avoiding unpleasant tasks, we end up causing ourselves more
discomfort and anxiety. Because for one thing, those nasty, unpleasant jobs don't go away when (1)
. For another, whenever we try to avoid initial discomfort, we start to hate and fear anxieties and
we become increasingly less able to cope with these feelings. If we don't go to the dentist with a slight
toothache, we may end up suffering agonizing pain. We all know this and (2) . But how can
we get ourselves into a positive frame of mind? We have to tell ourselves that we can stand the initial
discomfort involved in doing a task right away. Although we may not like it, (3) . If we fear too
much, we may end up restricting our lives to such an extent that eventually (4) . When we tell
ourselves we can't stand failing or being unpopular, we take even fewer risks and achieve even less. We
can escape from these negative feelings if (5) . If, for example, we have a 5,000-word
essay to write, we may not start at all because it is too daunting. But if we give ourselves ten minutes at
the desk, we can at least make a start. Then we have already diminished the problem.
PASSAGE 1
Adolescent children whose parents exert firm but fair control over them are much more likely to steer
(1) of delinquency researchers have discovered. Youngsters whose parents are overbearing,
inconsistent or tax are (2) for greater risk of becoming problem teenagers, the long-term study
of criminal offending shows. Closely supervised adolescents who are (3) some autonomy not
only stay out of trouble but also have (4) rows at home.
PASSAGE 2
Committing words (1) memory is a notoriously hit-and-miss business. Over the last forty
years psychologists have found three methods which consistently improve memory for words: creating
imagery for the (2) . you want to remember; using elaboration to form word associations;
generation of the word (3) complex processes such as clues.
In research on trying to remember lists of words, these (4) have each produced memory
improvements of ten percent over simply reading words once. (5) might not sound much, but it
is an average over many studies and often for things that are (6) to remember.
Now, in a new series of studies, there's solid evidence for a fourth which could join the (7)
big three memory enhancers. And, you'll be happy to hear, it's very simple. It only involves (8)
the word you want to remember to yourself. It doesn't even seem to matter (9) you don't
vocalize the word, it only has to be mouthed. Across eight experiments in which (10) were asked to
read and remember lists of words, the researchers found memory improvements sometimes greater than
ten percent.
6 and also depleted the natural habitat of polar bears. In tropical rainforest zones, deforestation
has reduced amount of carbon dioxide that the forests can absorb. Scientists and producers
7
need to work together to develop methods of sustainable production that will reduce the
8 consumption of fossil fuels and helps slow down global warming.
1. Her books were based on facts, but she some of the events. [fiction]
2. If you are a sports enthusiast, visit thetha0247.vn for results and sports news. [minute]
3. What a teenager! She's aware of the latest fashions and wanting to wear fashionable clothes.
[fashion]
5. Students need to be educated about the dangers on the Internet, including child predators, identity theft,
false and bullying. [person]
6. Many governments the world over have restricted or advised against all travel to and
from areas affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. [essence]
9. In comparison to country life, life in the city is more expensive, but salaries are higher.
[correspond]
10. She is unable to be with us this afternoon, because she is at the opening of a sporting event.
[office]
1. You must never take your helmet off while riding a motorcycle. (times)
Your helmet ride a motorcycle.
2. In her math class, only Sheila succeeded in finding the solution to the problem. (came)
the solution to the problem in her math class.
5. Experts believe that the landslides were caused by recent floods. (resulted)
The landslides recent floods.
6. Should you persist in your defiance of instructions, we will take disciplinary action. (go)
If you taken.
8. If you changed your mind, you'd be welcome to join our staff. (delighted)
to have you on the staff.
9. Jackie really has no idea of the difficulty of driving to London during rush hour. (how)
drive to London during rush hour.
10. The teacher spoke with enormous conviction and carried the students with him. (which)
Such that he carried the students with him.
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