TEST FOR GIFTED STUDENTS No.

1 Teacher: Pham Thi Hien

PART A. USE OF ENGLISH
SECTION I. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following
sentences. (2.0pts)
1. Most people know that yogurt is very good for ................. .
A. kidney B. digestion C. psychology D. blood circulation
2. Excessive intake of fat will increase the risk of suffering from ................. .
A. sleeplessness B. eating disorders C. obesity D. cancer
3. Fast food is not a healthy food because it contains a lot of artificial flavors and .................
A. preserve B. preservation C. preservative D. preservatives
4. Flavor ................. are added to our favorite processed foods, restaurant meals and snacks for
their better tastes.
A. providers B. enhancers C. boosters D. supporters
5. I was offered a 50% discount for my staying at that five-star resort, so I could enjoy the holiday
to the full without breaking the ................
A. brand B. branch C. bank D. banking
6. The woman ................. when the police told her that her son had died.
A. broke down B. broke away C. broke in D. broke into
7. This city has one of the most ................. underground rail networks in the world.
A. efficient B. fashionable C. cosmopolitan D. fascinated
8. ................. a majority of Vietnamese small and medium enterprises do not have in-house
designers or specialized design staff, they have to hire freelance designers.
A. While B. Since C. Due to D. Despite the fact
9. I’m afraid this vase is anything but antique - In fact, it’s ..................
A. pointless B. worthless C. meaningless D. hopeless
10. He got an excellent grade in his examination ................. the fact that he had not worked
particularly hard.
A. on account of B. because C. in spite of D. although
SECTION II. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
11. His boss chased him away because he had behaved …………………………………..
(RESPONSIBILITY)
12. Don't depend on him; he's a very………………………………….. person. (RELY) .
13. An ………………………………….. man has stolen all our money. (KNOW)
14. Jim is very disorganized and not very ………………………………….. (BUSINESS)
15. My aunt is an advice ………………………..…….. of 4Teen magazine. (COLUMN)
16. My family were completely …………………………………... We know nothing about
Buddhism or Catholicism. ( RELIGION )
17. When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the …………………………………..
hospitality of the fans. (COMPARE)
18. Life in big cities is very competitive. Its ………………………………….. may sometimes make
people stressful. (COMPETE)
19. Visitors are allowed to get close to this volcano because it is ………………..……… (ACT)
20. She …………………………………. the word, so her foreign friend couldn’t understand what
she meant. (PRONOUNCE)

PART B. READING COMPREHENSION

SECTION I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each blank in the
following passage.
What is it about? Maybe you once used it or saw it somewhere. It is just simple and ordinary as its
(21) . No noisy sound from engines, no obscure smoke and no spending too much for
commuting. From a long time ago, Vietnamese people have thought of the rickshaw as a (22)
means of transportation when going out. It is not only close-knit to Vietnamese but also
connected strongly with the foreigners (23) all of them were attracted by this unique
means at the first time visiting Viet Nam.
The rickshaw has existed for a long time in Vietnamese life, and become quite necessary as the (24)
in a body. Not only the Vietnamese feel (25) to rickshaw, foreigners are also
impressed by this unique vehicle. They will be fond of sitting on the rickshaw for a (26)
tour around Sword Lake or a round on the streets to (27) dreamy and peaceful photos in
the ancient citadel.
Traveling in a rickshaw is the time for peacefully (28) windy sunset and bright sunrises
on the beach of Nha Trang or Da Nang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to enjoy a relaxing
feeling on the short (29) trip.
Viet Nam is becoming more and more modern; however, rickshaw still (30) through the
time and has a stand in the minds of the residents.
21. A. presence B. appearance C. judgment D. performance
22. A. shared B. recognized C. friendly D. familiar
23. A. although B. as C. but D. while
24. A. breath B. air C. rest D. recovery
25. A. close B. closed C. closest D. closing
26. A. sight B. sighting C. sightseeing D. sightseer
27. A. catch B. take C. bring D. keep
28. A. welcome B. welcoming C. welcomed D. being welcomed
29. A. city B. town C. urban D. field
30. A. keeps B. continues C. lives D. survives
SECTION II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is don’t buy an exercise bike.
Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. They are
effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it
much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports. You
don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the beach.
The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool
in the summer. There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and
money on, and that’s your running shoes. Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item,
but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be
expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time. It’s always best to get
expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop.
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the beginning –
especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running
for ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing that you can then
start to increase the amount you do gradually. After a few months you should hope to be able to
run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a week. It’s important that you
feel comfortable with whatever you do. If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep
doing it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to
your bad habits. In any case, training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown that
somebody who exercise for twice as long or twice as hard as another person doesn’t
automatically become twice as fit.
31. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Exercise bikes B. Gentle jogging C. Keeping fit D. Running shoes
32. What is true about the exercise bikes?
A. Exercise bikes do not help you get fit.
 B. It is more costly than most other sports.
C. Many people prefer it to gentle jogging.
D. Most people don’t use it for very long.
33. The word “determined” in the passage probably means __________.
A. confident B. decisive C. flexible D. positive
34. According to the author, you should __________.
A. go jogging around a park or on the beach
B. go to sports shop for high quality running shoes
C. keep warm at all times when you are jogging
D. spend time and money on fashionable items
35. It is stated in the passage that __________.
A. you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes
B. you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging
C. you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days
D. you won’t necessarily be a lot fitter by running twice as fast
SECTION III. Complete the passage with only one word in each blank.
Why has English become a global language? People often call English the (36) …………………….
language of business, and it’s increasingly true as international trade expands every year, bringing
new countries (37) ……………………. contact. Many of the best MBA programs are taught in
English, so speaking it well can put you in a position to get the (38) ……………………. training
and credentials. Most multinational companies require a certain (39) ……………………. of English
proficiency from potential employees, so in order to get a position with a top company, more and
more people are learning English.
If your ambitions lie in science or medicine, you can’t neglect English either. Much of the technical
terminology is based (40) ……………………. English words, and if you want to learn about the
latest developments and discoveries from around the world, you’ll read about them in journals and
research reports published in English, no matter (41) ……………………. the scientists who wrote
them are from China or Norway.
English also opens (42) ……………………. in the academic world. Of course, if the best program
in your field is in an English-speaking country, English will give you the opportunity to study with
the top scholars.
Journalists and writers (43) ……………………. the world are finding a good command of English
to be an increasingly useful skill. (44) ……………………. if you’re writing your articles and doing
interviews in your own language, with good English you can (45) ……………………. background
materials from international wire services and papers and magazines from around the world.
SECTION IV. Complete the passage with only one word in each blank.
Whenever feeling anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages (1) ……………….: “I can’t
do this”, “I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”.
It can be difficult but allow to replace these with (2) …………………. thoughts such as: ‘this is just
anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’.
Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you (3) ……………….. more positive. Try to
imagine yourself turning up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper,
write (4) …………………. what you know and come away knowing you tried your best on the
day.
It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends (5) ……………… how grades you get. There
can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can (6) ………………… a lot
of stress and anxiety. You might have predicted certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if
you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents on.
Remember, exams are (7) ……………….. – but they’re not the only way to a successful future.
Lots of people go success in life without (8) …………………. well in school exams.