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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

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 28. _______ his invaluable work, the project would never have succeeded.
A. For all B. In view of C. But for D. Provided with
29. This is the only party ______ in my life.
A. I never enjoy B. I ever enjoy
30.
A. Hello! B. Cheer up! D. Goodbye!
31. Tom: Take care of yourself. Mary: _______.
A. I will B. Yes, I do C. Not bad D. You're welcome
32. Tom: Can I have your order, please? Mary: _______
A. Two chickens, please. B. I'll do it right away.
C. Yes, sir. D. Just do whatever you want to.
33. Tom: You really disappointed me with your behavior. Mary: I know. I _________ so immaturely yesterday.

behave D. ought not to behave

34. It was in the countryside _______.
A. where John was brought up B. John was grown up
C. that John was brought up D. which John was grown up at
35. ek.
A. get by B. take in C. cut down D. look down
36. The plumber came yesterday to _______ the burst pipes.
A. turn off B. look into C. get over D. see to
37.
A. go into B. look for C. turn over D clean out
38.
A. out B. in C. off D up
39. The government is to bring the necessary laws to deal with the problem
A. down B. to C. up D in
40. Do your shoe laces, or you will tumble over them.
A. with B. up C. about D on

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

III. IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE. (20 PTS)

1. They asked me (A) what did happen (B) the last night, but I was (C) unable to (D) tell them.
2. The (A) test administrator ordered (B) that we (C) not to open our books until he told (D) us to do so.
3. (A) Our new neighbors (B) had been living in Arizona (C) for ten years (D) before moving their present house.
4. I (A) would attend (B) the meeting last week, but I had to (C) make a speech at still (D) another meeting.
5. We (A) are supposed to read all of (B) chapter seventh and (C) answer the questions (D) class.

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 6. Mexican (A) jumping beans are (B) actually seeds (C) in which contain moth larvae (D) whose activity causes the
seeds to jump.
7. Science fiction is any (A) fiction dealing with the future or with (B) so imaginative subjects as interstellar travel,
(C) life on other planets, (D) or time travel.
8. Approximately fifty percent of the (A) package (B) utilized in the United States are for (C) foods and (D) beverages.
9. Studies (A) of either vision and physical optics (B) began almost (C) as early as civilization (D) itself.
10. (A) Because the expense of (B) traditional fuels and the (C) concern that they may run out, many countries (D) have
been investigating alternative source of power.

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.

1. The passage answers which of the following questions?

A. Which early jazz musicians most Influenced rhythm and blues music?
B. What are the differences between jazz and other forms of music?
C. Why is dancing closely related to popular music in the United States?
D. Wha instruments comprised a typical jazz band of the 1920's?
2. Which of he following appeared before jazz as a popular music for dancing?
A. Disco B. Rock C. Rhythm and blues D. Ragtime
3. According to the passage, jazz musicians are able to demonstrate their individual artistry mainly by?
A. creating musical variations while performing B. preparing musical arrangements
C. reading music with great skill D. being able to play all types of popular music
4. Which of the following was the function of "get-off" musicians line 12?
A. Assist the other band members in packing up after a performance
B. Teach dance routines created for new music
C. Lead the band
D. Provide solo performances in a band or orchestra

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5. Which two types of music developed around the same time?
A. jazz / rock B. dance / rhythm & blue
C. rock / rhythm & blue D. jazz / dance
6. Louis Armstrong was mentioned as an influential musician of
A. "hot" or "swing" jazz B. chorus-long jazz C. structured jazz D. soloing jazz
7. The word "consciously" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
A. carelessly B. easily C. periodically D. purposely
8. The word "unadorned" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
A. lovely B. plain C. disorganized D. inexpensive
9. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?
A. "improvisation" (line 4) B. "polyphony" (line 7)

10. The topic of the passage is developed primarily by means of

A. dividing the discussion into two major areas B. presenting contrasting points of views
C. providing biographies of famous musician D. describing historical events in sequence

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)

3. She was just as good as they had thought.

She quite definitely came ____________________________________________________
4. on this product is misleading.
Despite what is printed ______________________________________________________
5. She was afraid to

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)

9. They brought me two laptops, but neither worked satisfactorily. (WHICH)

10. Do phone us when you arrive at the airport, even if it's very late.
However

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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)

1. Wild animals sometimes come into the suburbs______ food.

A. searching of B. in search of C. they search for D. for searching
2. You shouldn't have read that file; it contains information.
A. constructive B. preferential C. confidential D. inclusive
3. Let's get down to we've got a lot to get through this afternoon.
A. workload B. transaction C. cooperation D. business
4. Unless you yourself to the task, you're bound to make mistakes.
A. resign B. occupy C. hold D. apply
5. You should start working on the report if you want to_______ Friday's deadline.
A. set B. make C. meet D. reach
6. The tennis tournament held at the sports center but at the last minute the venue changed.
A. had been B. might have been C. was going to be D. ought to be
7. 'Did the owner admit starting the fire herself?' 'In the end! The police her for some time.'
A. had suspected B. were suspected C. were suspecting D. would suspect
8. We don't know why our teachers us to concentrate on such theoretical things.
A. forever tell B. always say C. are forever telling D. are always saying
9. According to the , the new show is very popular.
A. rankings B. ratings C. gradings D. scalings
10. How quickly the product can be delivered depends on .
A. attendance B. credibility C. existence D. availability
11. Simon is definitely guilty of cheating - the teachers him in the act.
A. caught B. saw C. got D. found
12. The lecturer explained the theory with such that most people understood it.
A. clearance B. complexity C. clarity D. recognition
13. If you act on , you risk making mistakes.
A. purpose B. sense C. attitude D. impulse
14. Most of the hotels were full and we had a hard time accommodations.
A. to find B. having found C. founding D. finding
15. The children stood at the puppets for ages.
A. to stare B. and staring C. staring D. to be staring
16. "It's not my turn to do the dishes tonight." I hope mum doesn't get

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 A. them by me done B. me doing C. done by me D. me to do them
17. 'Did you hear what happened to Charlotte?" - "Yeah She .
A. had someone stealing B. had her handbag stolen
C. had stolen her handbag D. was stolen her handbag
18. The security guard stated that we passes to be allowed into the building.
A. must have had B. had to have C. would have D. should have had
19. Martin insisted that his secretary with him on the trip next week.
A. on coming B. come C. comes D. will come
20. The lawyer advised to any journalists about the case.
A. to not talking B. against talking C. not talk the pain D. don't talk
21. The patient was administered medication to the pain.
A. withhold B. deaden C. worsen D. dominate
22. The author's new novel came in for a great deal of .
A. offence B. compliment C. attention D. criticism
23. "We don't have a burglar alarm.' Then it's time .
A. for installing one B. you install one C. one was installing D. to install one
24. 'Trudy sure did a good job of decorating your apartment." 'Yes, but I'd some of the work myself.'
A. rather have done B. rather done C. better have done D. prefer having done
25. matter of time before a new manager is appointed.
A. It's just a B. There is just a C. It's nearly a D. Just this
26. had I set off when I got a flat tire.
A. At no time B. Scarcely C. No sooner D. Little
27. They are up in in the new management scheme.
A. arms B. neck C. feet D. hands
28. We found plenty of wood, but we had nothing to light our campfire.
A. which with B. with which C. that for D. for that
29. It has recently come to that the senator accepted a bribe.
A. attention B. eye C. mind D. light
30. Without hard work they'll never. a go of their guesthouse.
A. get B. take C. make D. have
31. Everyone has to hand in their assignments by noon but Sam, I ll make an exception.
A. in case of B. the case being C. in any case D. in the case of
32. Only for students have their own cars most use bicycles.
A. a minority of B. minority C. of a minority D. the minority
33. 'I hear Paul has a job at a restaurant.'' Well, it's a restaurant as a café really.'
A. much more B. nothing like C. far more of D. not so much

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 34. It was a warm day but it turned in the evening.
A. coldly B. cold C. more coldly D. far colder than
35. With my new Internet connection I can download files than before.
A. far quickly B. by far quicker C. much more quickly D. quite more quickly
36. The researchers realized they were and had to change the focus of their experiment.
A. in the footsteps B. ahead of the schedule
C. on the wrong track D. off the beaten track
37. People came from to take part in the peace demonstration in Washington.
A. round and round B. out and about C. there and back D. far and wide
38. I managed to complete the exam with 20 minutes to .
A. run B. set C. spare D. leave
39. Cameras are prohibited in the museum.
A. strongly B. harshly C. strictly D. totally
40. When I saw the fire truck, it suddenly on me that I'd left the oven on when I left out.
A. dawned B. appeared C. cracked D. fell

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

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 3. A. looked B. saw C. observed D. studied
4. A. turn off B. throw off C. give off D. make off
5. A. they B. have C. who D. were
6. A. leave B. allow C. relieve D. let
7. A. aspect B. part C. detail D. field
8. A. make B. take C. adapt D. develop
9. A. like B. as C. than
10. A. intended B. turned C. tended D. opted
11. A. about B. with C. to D. of
12. A. broke up B. made up C. figured out D. took out
13. A. It B. He C. There D. That
14. A. did B. gave C. held D. took
15. A. arrived B. got C. reached D. grew

III. IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE. (5 PTS)

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

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IV. READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS. (10 PTS)

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.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

(A) The economic impact of air pollution.
(B) What constitutes an air pollutant.
(C) How much harm air pollutants can cause.
(D) The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.

2. The word "adversely" is closest in meaning to .

(A) negatively (B) quickly (C) admittedly (D) considerably

3. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that.

(A) water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
(B) most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
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 (C) the definition of air pollution will continue to change
(D) a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

4. The word "altered" is closest in meaning to .

(A) eliminated (B) caused (C) slowed (D) changed

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.

7. The word "noxious" is closest in meaning to .

(A) harmful (B) noticeable (C) extensive (D) weak

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

9. The word "detectable" is closest in meaning to

(A) beneficial (B) special (C) measurable (D) separable

10. Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

(A) To effectively control pollution local government should regularly review their air pollution laws,
(B) One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws
(C) Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants
(D) Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

V. SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS. (15 PTS)

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 1. We all take pride in our friendship. (DESTROY)
2. He arrived, as if in answer to her . (PRAY)
3. She travels to different parts of the world as part of her job in that company. (NATION)
4. The little boy dreams of being a sports for the TV station. (COMMENT)
5. He proposes closing down all the factories in the area. (ECONOMY)
6. Managers should be more to the needs of their staff. (RESPOND)
7. She felt by her classmate's arrogant behaviors. (LITTLE)
8. Let's join us for a drink at the pub! (CELEBRATE)
9. The winners of the two are to compete for the trophy at the end of the month. (FINAL)
10. The song always brings back her lovely memories. (CHILDREN)
11. To my surprise, they treated me enough. (PLEASE)
12. The Red Cross is sending emergency aid to the country. (FAMINE)
13. Since the , we have had all the locks changed. (BREAK)
14. The article failed to the unemployment issue. (PUBLIC)
15. The volcanic lava as it cools. (SOLID)

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

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 author of the (14) suggested that poor children (15) to attend more days of school,
otherwise they will fall behind.

VII. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING.

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)
..................................................................................................................................................

2. Jasper warned me about the dog, so I didn't stroke it.

..............................................................................................................................................

3. There have been rumors that Peter and Jane are getting married.
..................................................................................................................................

4. Please don't put your feet on the sofa.

..........................................................................................................................................

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)
.................................................................................................................................

10. It wasn't my intention to upset you. (MEAN)

I .........................................................................................................................................................

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THÀNH PH H CHÍ MINH NGÀY THI 03 - 6 - 2018
*** MÔN TI NG ANH (Môn chuyên)
CHÍNH TH C Th i gian làm bài: 150 phút
này g m 4 trang) (Không k th )

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.

LINE
NUMBERS
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.

(1)........................... (2)............................ (3).............................(4)..........................

(5).............................
(6)........................... (7)............................ (8).............................(9)...........................
IV. WORD FORMS.
SUULY THE APPROPROATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS.
1. His tour was cut........short due to hrs illness.
[appoint]
2. Since the city center became a (n )..........pedestrian aiea, shopping has been a more pleasant
experience. [traffic]
3. I've........the CNN homepage as I use it regularly to get the latest news.
[mark]
A. The........ at the temple are bringing heart for peace and prosperity.
[devotion]
5. A (n )........ life, lack of physical activity, stressful jobs, and bad habits can influence one's heath in
a very bad way.
[pace]
6. Officials urged caution in anticipation of catastrophic and........ flooding In the days to come.
[threat]
7. The store manager explained........ that only certan items were sold at a discount.
[apology]
8. Women are traditionally supposed to be good at................
[task]
9. The recent events........ the need for a better understandng of the environmental impact of
biotechnology, [score]
10. ........ fines may be issued for careless driving and other offenses.
[spot]
V. WRITING.
REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING.
YOU HAVE TO USE THE EXACT WORD GIVEN IN BRACCKETS FOR EACH
SENTENCE.
1. I think you should get someone to fix the computer.
[fixed]
I would prefer it................................................
2. Jack was so nervous that his mind couldn't function properly.
[straight]
Such.........................................................

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3. Suddenly, the management said it was important for us to wear dark suits to the meeting,
[once]
The management insisted...................................................
A. To say briefly, this school regulation cannot be abolished right away. [do]
In a..................................................................................
5. Trying to persuade someone to agree with you can be a formidable task.
[view]
Trying to bring................................................................
6. Anna inherited a fortune when her father died.
[into]
After the............................................................................
7. We were not late for school because you took us in your car.
[time]
If it hadn't been for..........................................................
8. I managed to finish the task, but it was difficult.
[succeed]
Only with.........................................................................
9. Although she didn't agree with the management's decision, Chloe was forced to accept it.
[choice]
Much................................................................................
10. Fred didn't tell Sopite his news until she had finished her homework.
[telling]
Fred waited......................................................................

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S GIÁO D T O K THI TUY N SINH L P 10 THPT – C 2019-2020
THÀNH PH H CHÍ MINH NGÀY THI 03/6/2019
MÔN: TI NG ANH (Môn chuyên)
CHÍNH TH C Th i gian làm bài: 150 phút
này g m 4 trang) (Không k th )

I. USE OF ENGLISH (30 PTS)

PART A: CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK. (10 PTS)
1. ________ comes a time when you have to make a decision and stick to it.
A. it B. that C. then D. there
2. You _______ come out to the airport to meet me. I could have taken a bus.
A. needn’t have B. needn’t C. don’t need to D. didn’t need to
3. By the end of the first half of the twenty-first century women _______ against men in many sports.
A. compete B. are competing C. are going to complete D. will be competing
4. More and more trees in this area are found _______ from the effect of pollution.
A. died B. to be dead C. to be dying D. having died
5. The food she has prepared for the party is not enough, for there are _______ more people showing up.
A. so B. too C. any D. many
6. Minh Thu changed her major from literature to English _______.
A. with the hope to be offered employment easier B. hoping more easily she gets a job
B. with the hope for being able to find better job C. hoping to find a job more easily
7. _______, the film began.
A. All of us have taken the seats B. All of us having taken the seats
C. We all having seated C. We all have been seated
8. They still haven’t made a decision _______ the new color scheme.
A. on reflection of B. with a view to C. with regard to D. by contrast with
9. ‘The 20-year policy would be a good investment’, said the insurance agent, ‘_______ you wanted to
cash it within the first ten years.’
A. even though B. in case C. lest D. even if
10. I often wish I could afford to work less, _______ people, I suspect.
A. like do most B. as do most C. the same most D. as much the same most
11. How much _______ do Jerry’s opinions carry with the committee?
A. importance B. value C. weight D. worth
12. Many small businesses have ______ victim to the recent economic recession.
A. become B. been C. blamed D. fallen
13. Road conditions are difficult because of the _______ rain.
A. driving B. jumping C. riding D. running
14. Kathy _______ comes up with a solution when everyone else is at a loss.
A. absolutely B. invariably C. persistently D. universally

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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.

1 Discernible B Fair C Feasible D Official

2 damaging B spoiling C hurting D injuring
3 excuses B accusations C reasons D complaints
4 confined B closed C reduced D narrow
5 cajoled B entitled C inclined D tempted
6 dress B costume C outfit D clothing
7 unpacked B untied C unwrapped D unfolded
8 inconveniences B amusements C anxieties D irritations
9 exchanging B dividing C splitting D sharing
10 next B nearest C previous D closest

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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.

1 A entice B trap C force D deceive

2 A investigations B analyses C operations D trials

3 A remember B arouse C evoke D desire

4 A advertisement B tool C gadget D gimmick

5 A effect B concept C type D application

6 A join B associate C relate D merge

7 A make B fix C capture D promote

8 A concentration B adaptation C potential D efficiency

9 A resorting B taking C moving D reacting

B unjustified C unofficial D unlicensed
10 A undeserving

II. READING (35 PTS)

PART A: READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS
(10 PTS)
The spectacular aurora light displays that appear in Earth’s atmosphere around the north and south
magnetic poles were once mysterious phenomena. Now, scientists have data from satellites and ground-
based observations from which we know that the aurora brilliance is an immense electrical discharge
similar to that occurring in a neon sign.
To understand the cause of auroras, first picture the Earth enclosed by its magnetosphere, a huge
region created by the Earth’s magnetic field. Outside the magnetosphere, blasting toward the Earth is the
solar wind, a swiftly moving plasma of ionized gases with its own magnetic field.
Charged particles in this solar wind speed earthward along the solar wind’s magnetic lines of force
with a spiraling motion. The Earth’s magnetosphere is a barrier to the solar wind, and forces the charged
particles of the solar wind to flow around the magnetosphere itself. But in the polar regions, the magnetic
lines of force of the earth and of the solar wind bunch together. Here many of the solar wind’s charged
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particles breakthrough the magnetosphere and enter Earth’s magnetic field. They then spiral back and
forth between the Earth’s magnetic poles very rapidly. In the polar regions, electrons from the solar wind
ionize and excite the atoms and molecules of the upper atmosphere, causing them to emit aurora
radiations of visible light.
The colors of an aurora depend on the atoms emitting them. The dominant greenish white light
comes from low energy excitation of oxygen atoms. During huge magnetic storms oxygen’s atoms also
undergo high energy excitation and emit crimson light. Excited nitrogen atoms contribute bands of color
varying from blue to violet. Viewed from outer space, auroras can be seen as dimly glowing belts
wrapped around each of the Earth’s magnetic poles. Each aurora hangs like a curtain of light stretching
over the polar regions and into the higher latitudes. When the solar flares that result in magnetic storms
and aurora activity are very intense, aurora displays may extend as far as the southern regions of the
United States.
Studies of auroras have given physicists new information about the behavior of plasmas, which
has helped to explain the nature of outer space and is being applied in attempts to harness energy from the
fusion of atoms.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The methods used to observe auroras from outer space.
B. The formation and appearance of auroras around the Earth’s poles.
C. The factors that cause the variety of colors in auroras.
D. The periodic variation in the display of auroras.
2. The word “phenomena” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. ideas B. stars C. events D. colors
3. The word “picture” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. frame B. imagine C. describe D. explain
4. The passage describes “ the magnetosphere as a barrier” because __________.
A. Its position makes it difficult to be observed from Earth
B. It prevents particles from the solar wind from easily entering Earth’s atmosphere
C. It increases the speed of particles from the solar wind
D. It is strongest in the polar regions
5. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. polar regions B. electrons C. atoms and molecules D. aurora radiations
6. According to the passage, which color appears most frequently in an aurora display?
A. greenish-white B. crimson C. blue D. violet
7. The word “glowing” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. shining B. moving C. charging D. hanging
8. Auroras may be seen in the southern regions of the United States when __________.
E. magnetic storms do not affect earth
F. solar flares are very intense
G. the speed of the solar wind is reduced
H. the excitation of atoms is low
9. The passage supports which of the following statement about scientists’ understanding of auroras?
A. Before advances in technology, including satellites, scientists knew little about auroras.
B. New knowledge about the fusions of atoms allowed scientists to learn more about auroras.
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D. Until scientist learn more about plasma physics, little knowledge about auroras will be available.
10. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?
A. “magnetosphere” B. “electrons” C. “ionize” D. “fusion”
PART B: REARRANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES SO THAT THEY MAKE A
MEANING FUL TEXT ABOUT A MEMORY TECHNIQUE. (5PTS)
A. The technique was formalized by Dr. Gruneborg.
B. The Linkword Technique uses images to link a word in one language with another word in
another language.
C. It is claimed that by using this technique the basic vocabulary can be acquired in just 10 hours.
D. For example, if an English person wanted to learn the French word for carpet – tapis, he might
imagine an oriental carpet where a tap is the central design. Tap is has the same spelling as
tapis so he will remember the French for carpet.
E. Linkword books have been produced in many language pairs to help students acquire the basic
vocabulary needed to get by in a language (usually about 1,000 words).

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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III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (5 PTS)
IDENTIFY THE FIVE (5) MISTAKES IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CORRECT
THEM.

LINE
NUMBER
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

IV. WORD FORMS (10 PTS)

SUPPLY THE APPRORIATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS.
1. Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City has become __________ for the past few years. [grid]
2. I wish the local authorities would make the city center more __________. [bicycle]
3. __________ material such as plastic and polymer are causing more and more damage to the
environment. [grade]
4. __________ play centers are valuable for all children to spend their free time. [school]
5. The general opinion is that good qualifications are a __________ to a well-paid job. [ gate]
6. Examinations coming, education is once again in the __________. [spot]
7. There is a tendency in news reports to __________ complex issues to make the news more
entertaining. [simple]
8. In focusing on vocational training, the official did not mean to __________ the role of university
education. [play]
9. The opening ceremony ended __________ with fireworks.
10. Many parents ________place their children in danger by not making sure they wear seat belts. [wit]

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.

THE END OF THE TEST

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S GIÁO D O K THI TUY N SINH L P 10 THPT C 2020-2021
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 )

I. USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 PTS)

PART A. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK. (1.0 PT)
1. Hoa: - Do you ever wish you to university?
Mai: - Yes, but my parents couldn't afford it.
A. went B. would go C. were going D. had gone
2. What a coincidence this is! It's so strange that you be staying in the same hotel as us.
A. should B. must C. may D. ought to
3. He was working in a factory when I met him, he had been in the army.
A. before which B. by when C. but then D. during which
4. are the days when newspapers were full of misprints and spelling errors. These are now
virtually things of the past.
A. Gone B. Those C. Done D. They
5. To work efficiently, .
A. It is necessary to clean and check your watch regularly
B. you must have your watch cleaned and checked regularly
C. your watch must be cleaned and checked regularly
D. you must clean and check your watch regularly.
6. After , one naturally wants to put one's feet up and relax.
A. a day's hard working B. a hard-working day
C. a hard day's work D. the hard work of the day
7. We need someone who is a good engineer as well as an efficient manager. In my opinion, this
candidate is .
A. neither one nor other B. none at all
C. not one or other D. neither one thing nor the other.
8. He tried all the keys in tum but not fitted
A. every B. none C. each D. any
9. As the exam is coming, Vinh, students, often burns the midnight oil.
A. as most B. like most C. like the most D. as the most of the
10. She took a course in telemarketing of the improving her employment prospects.
A. with a view to B. with a regard to C. in respect of D. in consideration
11. The hosts prepared a of meal with seven courses to celebrate our arrival.
A. generous B. profuse C. lavish D. spendthrift
12. Ian couldn't ring his teacher yesterday as his phone is on the .
A. blink B. wink C. go D. run
13. She has an unbelievable voice. Her singing is absolutely
A. out of this life B. beyond this life C. out of this world D. beyond this world
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14. Even with a large percentage of the world now working from home, it's vital that managers trust their
workforce to complete the job .
A. at hand B. in hand C. on hand D. out of hand
15. The dentist told me that when the effect of the anesthetic , I might feel a little pain. But it was
more than a little.
A. dropped out B. went over C. wore off D. turned away
16. When I first met him, he as a very indecisive person. He didn't seem to know what he
wanted at all.
A. went by B. put off C. passed down D. came across
17. Vincent felt angry. The vandals had scratched his new car badly.
A. It isn't to wonder B. It's not a wonder C. It Isn't wonderful D. It's no wonder
18. , all the shops were shut.
A. It is a holiday B. It being a holiday C. Being a holiday D. As a holiday
19. An : I got sick yesterday.
Minh :
A. How do you do? B. How can? C. How's that? D. What a surprise!
20. Secretary : - Here is your newspaper, Mr. Jones. Would you like anything else?
Mr. Jones : ,
A. Not at all thank you. B. Never mind C. That's good D. That's it for today

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.

1. A. similarities B. modifications C. make-up D. levels

2. A. lodge B. inhabit C. establish D. reside
3. A. above B. onto C. from D. through
4. A. emerge B. reproduce C. hatch D. arrive
5. A. going B. doing C. getting D. taking
6. A. celling B. floor C. canopy D. nest
7. A. sizes B. species C. versions D. samples
8. A. prevention B. consumption C. reduction D. preservation
9. A. Given B. Such C. Indeed D. Once
10. A. crucial B. Insistent C. prohibited D. trivial

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 PASSAGE 2

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.

1. A. research B. study C. question D. search

2. A. customs B. actions C. habits D. methods
3. A. turned out B. come up C. gone down D. brought out
4. A. reach B. succeed C. manage D. achieve
5. A. goes B. makes C. comes D. brings
6. A. go for B. wear out C. take back D. make up
7. A. concerned B. interested C. keen D. focused
8. A. dress B. match C. wear D. fit
9. A. shop B. buy C. purchase D. pay
10. A. friendly B. team C. linked D. social

II. READING (3,5 PTS)

PART A. READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS (1.0 PT)

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.

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 The main difference between herbs and drugs is that, while herbs are simply parts of plants, drugs are
specific chemicals in a pure form. Many modern drugs are derived from chemicals found in plants. One
example is aspirin, which is made from a chemical extracted from the bark of the willow tree. Other drugs
are entirely synthetic. Even those drugs that are derived from natural sources are heavily processed in order
to purify and concentrate them. This allows drugs to be administered in very precise amounts. Different
kinds and degrees of illnesses often require dosages that differ only slightly. A little too much or not enough
of a certain drug can have negative effects on the patient. Many drugs also produce negative effects even
when taken in the recommended dosage. These undesired negative effects are called "side-effects".

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

2. The word "This" in paragraph 4 refers to

A. patients taking ineffective herbs instead of drugs
B. patients having a sense of security you
C. the risk of under- and overdose of a herbal treatment
D. the patient's belief that modern drugs are bad for
3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "tainted" in paragraph 6?
A. accompanied B. augmented C. substituted D. contaminated

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.

A- we make our wishes known

B- we experience no excitement and joy because we fear risk and anxiety so much
C- we know people may dislike us
D- we must give ourselves a reward for doing them
E- we don't like being told
F- we can bear it
G- we break up difficult tasks into manageable chunks
H- we don't do them
PART C. SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD. (2.0 PTS)

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.

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 Parenting style was a main influence on (5) young people engaged in criminal or delinquent
behavior. The most successful (6) are those who are prepared to negotiate and have clear ground
rules, (7) as knowing where their children are. (8) they are with and what time they are to
come home. The (9) successful are those who try to (10) down the law, those who make
arbitrary and intermittent attempts to control their children or make threats which are not carried out.

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.

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III. ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 PT)
IDENTIEY THE FIVE (05) MISTAKES IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CORRECT THEM.
LINE NUMBER

1 Environmental indicators play a fundamental role in our understanding of climate change

and their causes. Examples of climate change indicators Include temperature, precipitation,
2
sea level, and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Climate change effects local ecosystems
3
in a variety of ways.
4
Ecologists are studying both the causes of climate change and its impact. For example, in
5 the polar regions, melted ice has reduced the amount of solar heat that is reflected into space

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.

No. Lines # Mistake Correction

1
2
3
4
5

IV. WORD FORMS (1.0 PT)

SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS.

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]

4. There's no need for further explanation. Any growth in unemployment is a matter of

extreme seriousness. [evidence]

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]

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7. Their advertising campaign includes coverage on television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet.
[media]

8. To the audience's , the band suddenly stopped playing. [mystery]

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]

V. WRITING (2.0 PTS)

COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE, USING
THE WORD GIVEN.
YOU MUST USE BETWEEN THREE AND EIGHT WORDS, INCLUDING THE WORD GIVEN.

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.

3. It is not necessary to be so upset about the result of the match. (shed)

There is the result of the match.

4. You have to eat less sugar to avoid obesity. (cut)

to avoid obesity.

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.

7. Their scheme is brilliant, but it won't succeed. (doomed)

Brilliant failure.

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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