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QUANG TRI DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION & TRAINING

DONG HA HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Year: 2014-2015

THE STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAMINATION MOCK TEST No.1

Allotted time: 90 minutes

Candidate Full Name: ……… - Candidate No ………

PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (0.125 x 64 = 8.0p)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word

or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The Planets of Jupiter

The largest of the giant gas planets, Jupiter, with a volume 1,300 times greater than Earth’s, containsmore than twice the mass of all the other planets combined It is thought to be a gaseous and fluid planet

without solid surfaces, Had it been somewhat more massive, Jupiter might have attained internal

temperatures as high as the ignition point for nuclear reactions, and it would have flamed as a star in itsown right Jupiter and the other giant planets are of a low-density type quite distinct from the terrestrial

planets: they are composed predominantly of such substances as hydrogen, helium, ammonia, and

methane, unlike terrestrial planets Much of Jupiter’s interior might be in the form of liquid, metallichydrogen, Normally, hydrogen is a gas, but under pressures of millions of kilograms per square centimeter,which exist in the deep interior of Jupiter, the hydrogen atoms might lock together to form a liquid withthe properties of a metal Some scientists believe that the innermost core of Jupiter might be rocky, ormetallic like the core of Earth

Jupiter rotates very fast, once every 9.8 hours As a result, its clouds, which are composed largely offrozen and liquid ammonia, have been whipped into alternating dark and bright bands that circle the planet

at different speeds in different latitudes Jupiter’s puzzling Great Red Spot changes size as it hovers in the

Southern Hemisphere Scientists speculate it might be a gigantic hurricane, which because of its large size(the Earth could easily fit inside it), lasts for hundreds of years

Jupiter gives off twice as much heat as it receives from the Sun Perhaps this is primeval heat or beat

generated by the continued gravitational contraction of the planet Another star like characteristic ofJupiter is its sixteen natural satellites, which, like a miniature model of the Solar System, decrease indensity with distance from rocky moons close to Jupiter to icy moons farther away If Jupiter were about

70 times more massive, it would have become a star, Jupiter is the best-preserved sample of the early solarnebula, and with its satellites, might contain the most important clues about the origin of the Solar System

1 The word attained in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.

2 The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _.

A nuclear reactions B giant planets C terrestrial D substances

3 According to the passage, hydrogen can become a metallic-like liquid when it is _.

4 According to the passage, some scientists believe Jupiter and Earth are similar in that they both have

_

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A solid surfaces B similar masses C similar atmospheres D metallic cores

5 The clouds surrounding Jupiter are mostly composed of _.

6 It can be inferred from the passage that the appearance of alternating bands circling Jupiter is caused

by _

A the Great Red Spot

B heat from the Sun

C the planet’s fast rotation

D Storms from the planet’s Southern Hemisphere

7 The author uses the word puzzling in paragraph 2 to suggest that the Great Red Spot is _.

A the only spot of its kind

B not well understood

C among the largest of such spots

D a problem for the planet’s continued existence

8 Paragraph 3 supports which of the following conclusions?

A Jupiter gives off twice as much heat as the Sun.

B Jupiter has a weaker gravitational force than the other planets.

C Scientists believe that Jupiter was once a star.

D Scientists might learn about the beginning of the Solar System by Studying Jupiter.

9 Why does the author mention primeval heat in paragraph 3?

A To provide evidence that Jupiter is older than the Sun

B To provide evidence that Jupiter is older than the other planets

C To suggest a possible explanation for the number of satellites that Jupiter has

D To suggest a possible source of the quantity of heat that Jupiter gives off

10 Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?

A If Jupiter had fewer satellites, it would be easier for scientists to study the planet itself.

B If Jupiter had had more mass, it would have developed internal nuclear reactions.

C If Jupiter had been smaller, it would have become a terrestrial planet.

D if Jupiter were larger, it would give off much less heat.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three

in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

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14 A description B counselor C inspector D amendment

15 A psychiatry B inexpensive C patriotic D scientific

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

16 By tomorrow, the car _ by me.

A will have been bought B will be bought C was being bought D was bought

17 “ _” is used to express disagreement.

A I couldn’t disagree with you any more B That’s not a good idea.

C That’s the way I see it D That’s what I’m not thinking of.

18 The meeting has been put _ to Friday as so many people have got the flu.

19 The activities of the international marketing researcher are frequently much broader than _.

A the domestic marketer has B the domestic marketer does

C those of the domestic marketer D that which has the domestic marketer

20 I am wrong, _?

21 - A: “John got married again.” - B: “Really? Who _?”

22 The child was told to _ for being rude to his uncle.

23 Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam” - Nam: “ _”.

A Oh, I don’t know B Thank you I’m glad you like it.

24 - A: “Are you interested in scuba diving?” - B: “A lot Undersea life is _.”

25 " _ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message."

26 She had to pass all her exams, or _ she would not have a holiday.

27 The meeting has been brought _ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation.

28 If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he _ harder.

29 My uncle was _ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady

recovery

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30 The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on _ best in its climate and soil.

A what grows B it grows C does it grow D what does it grow

31 She made a list of what to do forget anything.

32 A: “Can I smoke in here?” - B: “I’d rather you _.”

33 The grape is the _, juicy fruit of a woody vine.

A skin which is smooth B skinned is smooth C smooth-skinned D smooth skin

34 The _ collar workers received a rise, but the workers on the shop-door were told they had to wait.

35. _ wooden buildings helps to protect them from damage due to weather.

36 She kept him _ because he had a high temperature.

37 Using many symbols makes _ to put a large amount of information on a single map.

A it possible B possible C it is possible D that possible

38 Having been served lunch, _.

A the problem was discussed by the members of the committee

B it was discussed by the committee members the problem

C the committee members discussed the problem

D a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee

39 Not until the dedication of Yellowstone Park in the late nineteenth century _ a national park.

A the United States had B did the United States have

C when the United States had D the United States having

40 _ mammals have hair at some time in their lives, though in certain whales it is present only

before birth

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

41 Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction

42 The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

43 You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.

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C with a negative attitude D exactly as you can

44 It takes me 15 minutes to get ready.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction

in each of the following questions.

45 It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.

49 Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price was astronomical.

A It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.

B It was its astronomical price which decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.

C In the 19th century the price for tea didn't increase despite the demand.

D The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price was enormous.

50 French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents.

A French and English are spoken widely in official and commercial circles.

B Unlike French, English is spoken on five continents.

C French and English are the only languages that are spoken on five continents.

D Before English, French was the only language spoken on five continents.

51 Adults laugh less than children, probably because they play less.

A unlike adults children laugh more while playing games.

B Since adults have less time playing games; they don't laugh as much as children.

C The reason why adults laugh less than children might be that they play less.

D No matter how much adults play, they can't laugh more than children.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair

of sentences given in each of the following questions.

52 The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames The building burned down completely.

A The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the

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D Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down

completely

53 Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young She couldn’t sleep without it.

A When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.

B As Marry couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.

C When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.

D When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.

54 She phoned him early in the morning She didn’t want him to forget to bring along the document.

A She phoned him early in the morning when she didn’t want him to bring along the document.

B She phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted him to bring along the document.

C She phoned him early in the morning lest he would forget to bring along the document.

D She phoned him early in the morning though she didn’t want him to forget to bring along

the document

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word

or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life (55) _ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on As the western world (56) _ on consuming two-

thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly

destroying the (57) _ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper Everywhere fertile soil is (58) _ built on or washed into the sea Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (59) _ We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences As a (60) _ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (61) _ increasingly heavy demands on it The Earth's (62) _ resources are there for us to use We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (63) _ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will (64) _ indefinitely But if we use them wastefully and

excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer

PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p)

You should spend about 30 minutes writing a paragraph

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

'Parents are the best teachers.'

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Write at least 250

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QUANG TRI DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION & TRAINING

THE STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

EXAMINATION MOCK TEST No.2

Candidate Full Name: ……… - Candidate No ………

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

4 A Corporation B Unexpected C Centenarian D Authority

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

6 By the time I _ to bed last night, I _ my homework

A went – have already finished B had gone – already finished

C went – had already finished D was going – were already finishing

7 In an _ to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we break off for lunch

8 Electric lights are _, clean, and give more light than gas

9 The survey was to find out the young people’s attitudes _ love

10 Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” – Dave: “You’ve got to be kidding! _!

A I myself like it very much B I thought it was terrible

C I’m sure you enjoy it D I suppose it was not bad

11 _ her hard work, she could not have passed the exam

12 _ handball is fast becoming _ popular sport worldwide

13 It is our responsibility to contribute to _ our own lives

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14 He was not prepared for the test; _, he managed to pass it.

15 Early morning parties were held across the city to mark the _ event

16 She suggested that we _ at the restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn for a change of venue

17 Michael could hardly wait to _ his new bike

18 There _ two stone lions at the gate of that old house Isn’t that right?

19 My father and his teacher talked a lot about the things and persons _ they could remember

20 I am 17 years old now I wish my parents wouldn't treat me as if I _ a child

21 Mr Li made up his mind to devote all he could _ his oral English before going abroad

22 Mai: “Our living standards have been improved greatly” – Susan: “ _.”

A Thank you for saying so B Sure I couldn’t agree more

C No, it’s nice to say so D Yes, it’s nice of you to say so

23 Tommy was one _

A of the happiest children in the class B of the happiest child in the class

C child who was happiest of all the class D happy children of his class

24 _ falls on the 2nd of September

A Vietnam's Independent Day B The day of the Vietnamese independence

C Vietnam's Independence Day D Vietnamese's Independence Day

25 George knew _ improve his test scores, but he did not have enough time to study

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

26 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus.

A large quantity B excess C small quantity D sufficiency

27 She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

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28 I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

29 You will need a sound understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to enter the classroom with

great confidence

30 We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.

A the long day B all day long C all long day D day after day

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction

31 If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport

MUSIC – A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures Some scientists believe that music came beforespeech and (35) _ as a development of mating calls In fact, there is one theory that the (36) _languages were chanted or sung rather than spoken Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (37) _ history The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to pass on stories of theland and spirits to the next (38) _

New evidence suggests that music does not just (39) _ the feel-good factor but it is also good forthe brain A study of intellectually disabled children showed that they could recall more (40) _ after itwas given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story

Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence (41) _ after listening toMozart The so–called 'Mozart effect', has also been (42) _ by findings that rats brought up on Mozartrun faster through a complex network of paths or passages, (43) _ as a maze Overall, it seems that inmost instances people who suffer from any form of mental (44) _ benefit from listening to music

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42 A supported B given C marked D remembered

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

Cities develop as a result of functions that they can perform Some functions result directly from the

ingenuity of the citizenry, but most functions result from the needs of the local area and of the

surrounding hinterland (the region that supplies goods to the city and to which the city furnishes servicesand other goods) Geographers often make a distinction between the situation and the site of a city.Situation refers to the general position in relation to the surrounding region, whereas site involves physicalcharacteristics of the specific location Situation is normally much more important to the continuingprosperity of a city If a city is well situated in regard to its hinterland, its development is much morelikely to continue Chicago, for example, possesses an almost unparalleled situation: it is located at thesouthern end of a huge lake that forces east-west transportation lines to be compressed into its vicinity,and at a meeting of significant land and water transport routes It also overlooks what is one of the world’sfinest large farming regions These factors ensured that Chicago would become a great city regardless of

the disadvantageous characteristics of the available site, such as being prone to flooding during

thunderstorm activity

Similarly, it can be argued that much of New York City’s importance stems from its early andcontinuing advantage of situation Philadelphia and Boston both originated at about the same time as NewYork and shared New York’s location at the western end of one of the world’s most important oceanic

trade routes, but only New York possesses an easy-access functional connection (the Hudson-Mohawk

Lowland) to the vast Midwestern Hinterland This account does not alone explain New York’s primacy,

but it does include several important factors Among the many aspects of situation that help to explain

why some cities grow and others do not, original location on a navigable waterway seems particularlyapplicable Of course, such characteristic as slope, drainage, power resources, river crossings, coastalshapes, and other physical characteristics help to determine city location, but such factors are normally

more significant in early stages of city development than later.

35 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A The development of trade routes through United States cities

B Contrasts in settlement patterns in United States

C Historical differences among three large United States cities

D The importance of geographical situation in the growth of United States cities

36 The word “ingenuity” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.

A wealth B resourcefulness C traditions D organization

37 According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site in regard to the city’s

A long-term growth and prosperity B ability to protect its citizenry

C possession of favorable weather conditions D need to import food supplies

38 The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s location EXCEPT its .

C flat terrain D position in regard to transport routes

39 The word “characteristics” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.

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40 The primary purpose of paragraph 1 is to _.

A summarize past research and introduce a new study

B describe a historical period

C emphasize the advantages of one theory over another

D define a term and illustrate it with an example

41 According to the passage, Philadelphia and Boston are similar to New York City in _

42 The word “functional” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.

43 The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _.

44 The word “significant” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.

We believe the Earth is about 4.6 billion years old At present we are forced to look to other bodies inthe solar system for hints as to what the early history of the Earth was like

Studies of our moon, Mercury, Mars, and the large satellites of Jupiter and Saturn have providedample evidence that all these large celestial bodies were bombarded by smaller objects in a wide variety of

sizes shortly after the larger bodies had formed This same bombardment must have affected Earth as well.

The lunar record indicates that the rate of impacts decreased to its present low level about 4 billion years

ago On Earth, subsequent erosion and crustal motions have obliterated the craters that must have formed

during this epoch

Scientists estimate the Earth's age by measuring the ratios of various radioactive elements in rocks.The oldest Earth rocks tested thus far are about 3 1/3 billion years old But no one knows whether theseare the oldest rocks on Earth Tests on rocks from the moon and on meteorites show that these are about4.6 billion years old Scientists believe that this is the true age of the solar system and probably the trueage of the Earth

45 In paragraph 2, the word "obliterated" means _.

46 According to this passage, how do scientists estimate the age of the Earth?

A By measuring the ratios of radioactive elements in rocks

B By examining fossils

C By studying sunspots

D By examining volcanic activity

47 Scientists estimate the age of the Earth as _

A 3 1/3 billion years old B 4 billion years old C 4.6 billion years old D 6 billion years old

48 Which of the following processes led to the obliteration of the craters formed by the bombardment ofthe Earth by celestial bodies?

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A Volcanic activity B Solar radiation C Gravity D Crustal motions.

49 According to the passage, why are scientists forced to look at other bodies in the solar system todetermine the early history of the Earth?

A Human alteration of the Earth B Erosion and crustal motions

50 What is the BEST title for this passage?

A "Determining the Age of the Earth" B "Determining the Age of the Solar System"

C "Erosion and Crustal Motion of Earth" D "Radioactive Elements in Rocks"

51 Which of the following bodies was NOT studied to give evidence that the Earth was bombarded in its

early history?

52 Bombardment of the Earth at one time by various sized bodies is _

A inferred from what happened on other planetary bodies

B documented fact

C proven by the lunar record

D indicated by erosion

53 The level of impacts of the bombardments of Earth has _

A decreased to below normal B increased to a current high

C increased after a periodic low D decreased to a current low

54 In paragraph 2, the word "bombardment" means _.

Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (0.5p)

1 The death of over fifty people was caused by the storm

 The storm resulted

2 It wasn’t nice of you not to invite me to your party

 I might

3 Gmail accounts are generally better than other email services

 Other email services are generally

4 I had no sooner closed the door than somebody knocked

 Hardly

5 People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D

 Paper

Part II You should spend about 30 minutes on this task (1.5p)

Write about the following topic:

Some universities require students to take the entrance examination with the English subject Other universities do not Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Write at least 140 words.

THE END

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-QUANG TRI DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION & TRAINING

THE STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

EXAMINATION MOCK TEST No.2

KEY ANSWER

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (6-24)

6 C By the time I wentto bed last night, Ihad already finishedmy homework

7 A In an attemptto diffuse the tension, I suggest that we break off for lunch

8 B Electric lights are economical, clean, and give more light than gas.

9 A The survey was to find out the young people’s attitudes towardslove

10 B Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” – Dave: “You’ve got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible!”

11 D Had it not been forher hard work, she could not have passed the exam

12 C.handball is fast becomingapopular sport worldwide

13 C It is our responsibility to contribute to betteringour own lives

14 A He was not prepared for the test; however, he managed to pass it.

15 D Early morning parties were held across the city to mark the historicevent

16 B She suggested that we meetat the restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn for a change of venue

17 C Michael could hardly wait to try outhis new bike

18 A There two stone lions at the gate of that old house Isn’t that right?

19 D My father and his teacher talked a lot about the things and persons thatthey could remember

20 B I am 17 years old now I wish my parents wouldn't treat me as if I werea child

21 D Mr Li made up his mind to devote all he could to improvinghis oral English before going abroad

22 B Mai: “Our living standards have been improved greatly” – Susan: “Sure I couldn’t agree more.”

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23 A Tommy was one of the happiest children in the class.

24 C Vietnam's Independence Dayfalls on the 2nd of September

25 B George knew how he couldimprove his test scores, but he did not have enough time to study

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

26 C. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance (>< small quantity) on the island The islanders evenexported the surplus

27 A. She decided to remain celibate (>< married) and devote her life to helping the homeless andorphans

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

28.D I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.(= successful)

29 D. You will need a sound(= thorough)understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to enter theclassroom with great confidence

30 B.We spent the entire day(= all day long)looking for a new apartment

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction

31 A If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport ( had known)

32 C I enjoyed talking to the people with that I met at the party last night ( whom)

33 A Despite of the fact that I washed my hands, they still look dirty ( Despite/ In spite of)

34 B In my opinion, he maybe elected because he is honest, knowledgeable and competent ( may be)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (35-44)

MUSIC – A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures Some scientists believe that music came before

speech and (35 C) arose as a development of mating calls In fact, there is one theory that the (36 D) earliest languages were chanted or sung rather than spoken Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of

(37 C) recording history The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to pass on

stories of the land and spirits to the next (38 D) generation.

New evidence suggests that music does not just (39 B) satisfythe feel-good factor but it is also good

for the brain A study of intellectually disabled children showed that they could recall more (40 A) informationafter it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story

Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence (41 D) testafter listening to

Mozart The so–called 'Mozart effect', has also been (42 A) supportedby findings that rats brought up on

Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages, (43 D) knownas a maze Overall, it

seems that in most instances people who suffer from any form of mental (44 C) illness benefit fromlistening to music

Cities develop as a result of functions that they can perform Some functions result directly from the

ingenuity of the citizenry, but most functions result from the needs of the local area and of the

surrounding hinterland (the region that supplies goods to the city and to which the city furnishes services

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and other goods) Geographers often make a distinction between the situation and the site of a city.Situation refers to the general position in relation to the surrounding region, whereas site involves physicalcharacteristics of the specific location Situation is normally much more important to the continuingprosperity of a city if a city is well situated in regard to its hinterland, its development is much morelikely to continue Chicago, for example, possesses an almost unparalleled situation: it is located at thesouthern end of a huge lake that forces east-west transportation lines to be compressed into its vicinity,and at a meeting of significant land and water transport routes It also overlooks what is one of the world’sfinest large farming regions These factors ensured that Chicago would become a great city regardless of

the disadvantageous characteristics of the available site, such as being prone to flooding during

thunderstorm activity

Similarly, it can be argued that much of New York City’s importance stems from its early andcontinuing advantage of situation Philadelphia and Boston both originated at about the same time as NewYork and shared New York’s location at the western end of one of the world’s most important oceanic

trade routes, but only New York possesses an easy-access functional connection (the Hudson-Mohawk

Lowland) to the vast Midwestern Hinterland This account does not alone explain New York’s primacy,

but it does include several important factors Among the many aspects of situation that help to explain

why some cities grow and others do not, original location on a navigable waterway seems particularlyapplicable Of course, such characteristic as slope, drainage, power resources, river crossings, coastalshapes, and other physical characteristics help to determine city location, but such factors are normally

more significant in early stages of city development than later.

45 D What does the passage mainly discuss? The importance of geographical situation in the growth

of United States cities

46 B The word “ingenuity” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning toresourcefulness.

47 A According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site in regard to the city’s long-term growth and prosperity.

48 C The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s location EXCEPT its flat terrain.

49 C The word “characteristics” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning toqualities.

50 D The primary purpose of paragraph 1 is to define a term and illustrate it with an example.

51 B According to the passage, Philadelphia and Boston are similar to New York City in age.

52 A The word “functional” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning tousable.

53 A The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers toaccount.

54 B The word “significant” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning tomeaningful.

We believe the Earth is about 4.6 billion years old At present we are forced to look to other bodies inthe solar system for hints as to what the early history of the Earth was like

Studies of our moon, Mercury, Mars, and the large satellites of Jupiter and Saturn have providedample evidence that all these large celestial bodies were bombarded by smaller objects in a wide variety of

sizes shortly after the larger bodies had formed This same bombardment must have affected Earth as well.

The lunar record indicates that the rate of impacts decreased to its present low level about 4 billion years

ago On Earth, subsequent erosion and crustal motions have obliterated the craters that must have formed

during this epoch

Scientists estimate the Earth's age by measuring the ratios of various radioactive elements in rocks.The oldest Earth rocks tested thus far are about 3 1/3 billion years old But no one knows whether these

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are the oldest rocks on Earth Tests on rocks from the moon and on meteorites show that these are about4.6 billion years old Scientists believe that this is the true age of the solar system and probably the trueage of the Earth

55 B In paragraph 2, the word "obliterated" meansdestroyed.

56 A According to this passage, how do scientists estimate the age of the Earth? By measuring the ratios of radioactive elements in rocks.

57 C Scientists estimate the age of the Earth as 4.6 billion years old.

58 D Which of the following processes led to the obliteration of the craters formed by the bombardment

of the Earth by celestial bodies?Crustal motions.

59 B According to the passage, why are scientists forced to look at other bodies in the solar system to

determine the early history of the Earth?Erosion and crustal motions.

60 A What is the BEST title for this passage? "Determining the Age of the Earth"

61 C Which of the following bodies was NOT studied to give evidence that the Earth was bombarded in

its early history?Jupiter.

62 A Bombardment of the Earth at one time by various sized bodies is inferred from what happened

on other planetary bodies.

63 D The level of impacts of the bombardments of Earth has decreased to a current low.

64 B In paragraph 2, the word "bombardment" meansan assault.

Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (0.5p)

1 The death of over fifty people was caused by the storm

 The storm resultedin the death of over fifty people,

2 It wasn’t nice of you not to invite me to your party

 I mighthave been invited to your party.

3 Gmail accounts are generally better than other email services

 Other email services are generallynot as good as Gmail accounts.

4 I had no sooner closed the door than somebody knocked

 Hardlyhad I closed the door when somebody knocked.

5 People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D

 Paperis believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D.

Part II. You should spend about 30 minutes on this task (1.5p)

Write about the following topic:

Some universities require students to take the entrance examination with the English subject Other universities do not Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Write at least 140 words.

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2 Phát triển ý: logic, dẫn chứng, ví dụ … 0.25

4 Nội dung đủ thuyết phục, độ dài +/- 5% (140 word: 12 words/ line = 11  13

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Đề thi gồm có 06 trang

Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently.

Choose the word phrase that best completes each sentence.

Question 6: _ that she burst into tears.

A So angry was she B Such her anger C She was so anger D Her anger was so

Question 7: At first sight I met her I was impressed with her _

A big beautiful round black eyes B beautiful black big round eyes

C beautiful big round black eyes D beautiful round big black eyes Question 8: She had to hand in her notice advance when she decided to leave the job.

Question 9:He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder He _ himself.

A could have hurt B must have hurt C should have hurt D will have hurt

Question 10: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute

A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Question 11: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then Prince Rainier of

Monaco

A to be the wife of B she was the wife of C the wife of D as the wife of

Question 12: for breakfast is bread and eggs.

A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like Question 13: : but he also proved himself a good athlete.

A Not only he showed himself a good student B He did not show himself only a good student

C Not only did he show himself a good student D A good student not only showed him

Question 14: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

A He felt very tired though B As he might feel tired

Question 15: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " "

A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that.

C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me.

Question 16: : I like reading books this is a good way to get information.

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A because B because of C so that D in order to

Question 17: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”

Laura: “ ”

A Of course not You bet! B Well, that’s very surprising.

C There’s no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an absurd idea.

Question 18: _ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.

A On the contrary B On my part C On the whole D On the other hand

Question 19: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015.

Question 20: The beautiful girl died of an morphine.

Question 21: The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats.

Question 22: Will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!”

Question 23: James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so .

A sensible B insensible C sensitive D senseless

Question 24: Only 40 % of 5-year-olds have _ to pre-school children.

Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions

Question 25: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.

Question 26: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing.

Question 27:The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

Question 28: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers.

A concentrate on only one purpose/aim … B are selfish C are cruel D attack suddenly

Question 29: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make

others feel comfortable and relaxed

A meetings B conferences C conversations D social reunions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 30: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the

Question 31: The media have produced live covering of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world

D

Question 32: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping.

Question 33: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in

Question 34: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup

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A B C

matches so annoyed

D

Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (35) _ asmuch on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (36) _ _ and tone of voiceare obvious ways of showing our (37) _ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously expressviews that we are trying to hide The art of being ( 38) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing whatthe other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, wemay understand that they are in fact (39) to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Bodymovements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way

a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind

of appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (40) stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to completepsychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (41) results Formany people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (42) _ into their privatelives

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his

or her family doctor to provide (43) _ _ medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such testspredict whether a person is likely to be a (44) employee or a values colleague?

Question 40: A psychological B relevant C physical D similar

Question 42: A infringement B invasion C interference D intrusion

Question 43: A reticent B classified C confidential D secretive

Question 44: A conscientious B particular C laborious D thorough

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in thenatural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is theoldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was,

indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary (sơ đẳng) farming and the domestication of wild

animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly incomparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live

in marginal (giới hạn) environments, such as deserts and arctic (thuộc bắc cực) wastelands In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life Such conditions have

caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways The abundance ofvegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity forgathering a variety of plants In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and havelimited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help

us understand our prehistoric ancestors We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in bothAfrica and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile While the entire

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community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance fromthe camp When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit anothersite We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strictdivision of labor between the sexes These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised bymankind during the Paleolithic Period (đồ đá cũ)

Question 45: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means .

A adapting animals to suit a new working environment

B hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home

C teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home

D making wild animals used to living with and working for humans

Question 46: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on .

A hunter-gatherers’ tools B nature’s provision C farming methods D agricultural products Question 47: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”.

Question 48: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers .

A can free themselves from hunting B have better food gathering from nature

C live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D harvest shorter seasonal crops

Question 49: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a

Question 50: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to .

A the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found

B the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops

C the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow

D the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat

Question 51: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that .

A they live in the forests for all their life B they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet

C they don’t have a strong sense of community D they often change their living places

Question 52: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?

A Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up.

B The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies.

C The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient.

D Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons.

Question 53: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share .

A some methods of production B some patterns of behavior

C some restricted daily rules D only the way of duty division

Question 54: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?

A Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies B Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods

C A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects, an estimated 90 percent of the world's

species have scientific names As a consequence, they are, perhaps, the best group of insects for examining

patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the

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general public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science andconservation issues such as diversity.

Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is

the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.

For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when hementioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the

British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of

tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate andtropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animaland plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions,rather than between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the

Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for

vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still

in the documentation phase

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are

made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples

because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by

imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized

Question 55: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

A Their physical characteristics B Their adaptation to different habitats

Question 56: The word "consequence" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".

Question 57: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _.

A are found mainly in temperate climates B have been given scientific names

C are simple in structure D are viewed positively by people

Question 58: The word "striking" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".

A noticeable B successful C confusing D physical

Question 59: The word “exceed” in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".

Question 60: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _.

A differences between temperate and tropical zones

B variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

C patterns of distribution of species in each region

D migration among temperate and tropical zones

Question 61: The author mentions "tropical Asia" in the passage as an example of a location where

_

A a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

B butterflies are affected by human populations

C butterfly behavior varies with climate

D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Question 62: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

A European butterfly habitats

B Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

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D Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

Question 63: The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that _.

A there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution

B we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution

C we know much about butterfly evenness distribution

D we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent

Question 64: The word "generated" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".

67.“You didn’t pay attention to what I said,” the teacher said to him

 The teacher accused ………

68 It was such a boring film that we left before the end.

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Đề thi gồm có 06 trang

Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:

Choose the word phrase that best completes each sentence.

Question 1: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

A He felt very tired though B As he might feel tired

Question 2: James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so .

A sensible B insensible C sensitive D senseless

Question 3: _ that she burst into tears.

A So angry was she B Such her anger C She was so anger D Her anger was so

Question 4: At first sight I met her I was impressed with her _

A big beautiful round black eyes B beautiful black big round eyes

C beautiful big round black eyes D beautiful round big black eyes

Question 5: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then Prince Rainier of

Monaco

A to be the wife of B she was the wife of C the wife of D as the wife of

Question 6: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " "

A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that.

C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me Question 7: I like reading books this is a good way to get information.

Question 8: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”

Laura: “ ”

A Of course not You bet! B Well, that’s very surprising.

C There’s no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an absurd idea.

Question 9:He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder He _ himself.

A could have hurt B must have hurt C should have hurt D will have hurt

Question 10: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute )

A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Question 11: The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats.

Question 12: Will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!”

Question 13 : _ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.

A On the contrary B On my part C On the whole D On the other hand

Question 14 The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015.

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Question 15: She had to hand in her notice advance when she decided to leave the job.

Question 16: for breakfast is bread and eggs.

A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like Question 17: : but he also proved himself a good athlete.

A Not only he showed himself a good student B He did not show himself only a good student

C Not only did he show himself a good student D A good student not only showed him

Question 18: The beautiful girl died of an morphine.

Question 19: You should make a(n) to overcome this problem.

Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions

Question 20: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.

A earn money B save money C sit still D economize

Question 21: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing.

Question 22:The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

Question 23: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers.