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ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

Practice 1 

(Time allowed: 180 minutes) 

A. LISTENING. (15 points) 

You are going to hear a radio news broadcast. You will hear the news headlines, followed by the  news in details. Read the questions 1 – 15. 

For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline. 

For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false. 

I. Headlines: 

1. Fire follows ……………….chemical factory explosion. 

2. Serious ……………. crash in South Wales. 

3. Narrow escape from …………… ash. 

4. 16-year-old gets award as most promising ………………… . 

II. True or false. 

B. PHONETICS (5 points) 

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.  

16. A. obvious B. notorious C. credulous D. numerous 17. A. dialect B. diagram C. diagonal D. diamond 18. A. Europe B. monument C. province D. minority  

19. A. obsolete B. complete C. compete D. deplete 20. A. consent B. obstinacy C. condolence D. equality  B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR  

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points) 

21. The greater …………….. increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate housing.  A. of B. is the C. the D. is of the 

22. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in ……………… 

 A. cost B. worth C. value D. price 23. – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ …………………!” 

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A. That was all I could do B. I see C. Delighted I was able to help D.  Thank you. 

24. Since they aren’t answering their telephone, they………………. left 

 A. must have B. should have C. need have D. can have 

25. She ………………… $ 20 out of the bank every Monday. 

 A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes 

26. The thief was …………………….. to six months’ imprisonment. 

 A. given B. sent C. sentenced D. changed 

27. “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “…………….” 

A. It doesn’t matter B. No problem C. Sure D. None, please. 28. Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in ………………. supply. 

 A. short B. brief C. little D. slight 

29. He’s not very sensible as far as money ………………. are concerned. 

 A. matters B. objects C. things D. aspects 

30. He considers shares to be a good …………………. investment. 

 A. long-time B. long-term C. long-age D. long-run 31. There’s no point in telephoning him. He’s certain ………………… by now. 

 A. to leave B. to have left C. left D. having left 32. – “………………..” – “Thank you.” 

A. What a nice house!B. Thanks for coming C. Please help me with this D. Sorry 33. Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to ………………… heart disease. 

 A. push off B. put off C. ward off D. throw off 34. The windows don’t fit very well and this makes the room awfully …………………  A. airy B. draughty C. breezy D. ventilated 35. –“May I go out?” – “ ……………….” 

A. Go ahead B. It doesn’t matter C. You may D. Be quick 

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 36. Doubts about the government’s policies are being expressed even by people who have been ………..  of the government in the past. ( SUPPORT) 

37. Paul is directly …………….. for the efficient running of the office. (RESPONSIBILITY) 38. Women often lose …………… when they stop work to have a baby. (CONFIDENT) 39. Students are expected to be quiet and ………… in the classroom. (OBEDIENCE) 40. Children need to feel …………… in order to do well at school. (SECURITY) 41. I’ve always thought of Jo as a very ……………… person. He is very helpful and always thinks about  what other people feel. (CARE) 

42. The English have a reputation for being ………………… . (RESERVE) 

43. Attempts are being made to ………….. the problem of waste disposal. (SOLUTION) 44. He wrote a book about the ……………… tricks of his ten-year-old daughter. (MISCHIEF) 45. If you are ………………. to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket. (WILL) 

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correct. (5 points) 

46. A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten the lives.  A B C  D 

47. Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent to deceive or  defraud. 

 A B C  

D 

48. Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to exterminate them.  A B C D 

49. In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must  

 A B C  

have been in the past.  

 D 

50. Made up of more than 150 member countries, the organization known as the United Nations were established 

A B C after World War II to preserve international peace and security. 

 D  

C. READING (20 points) 

I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) WHALING 

Rock carving suggest that Stone Age people were hunting whales for food as early as 2200 B.C. Such (1) ________ hunting is still practiced today in a number of (2) ________ including the Inuit people of Greenland and North America. 

Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) ________ for whalebone and whale oil rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) ________ large numbers. But just as stocks of these species began to fall, the explosive harpoon-gun was (5) ________. This weapon, together with the development of steam-power ships, (6) ________ the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue whales. 

In 1905 the whaling (7) ________ moved to the waters of Antarctica. The introduction of massive factory ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea. As a result, the blue whale had (8) ________ disappeared by the 1950s. In 1946 the International Whaling Commission was established to maintain the declining whale populations. Quotas were (9) ________ but these were often (10)________ and numbers continued to fall. Hunting of many species continued until 1986 when the IWC finally responded to international pressure and a ban on commercial whaling was introduced. 

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52. A. groups B. societies C. races D. nationalities 53. A. demand B. desire C. request D. reliance 54. A. repeatedly B. frequently C. continually D. increasingly 55. A. invented B. discovered C. assembled D. applied 56. A. managed B. employed C. enabled D. empowered 57. A. lines B. troops C. staff D. fleets 58. A. virtually B. possibly C. uniquely D. commonly 59. A. made B. set C. placed D. done 60. A. refused B. denied C. ignored D. exempted 

II. Read the following passage carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question. Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production. In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands. Consequently, those plants species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands. Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria ant plant pets. 

Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizers availability, attacked by pets, and poor storage after harvesting. 

61.This passage deals mainly with 

A. desertification B. decreasing water supply 

C. factors limiting crop production D. developing efficient plants 

62. The word “arable” is closest in meaning to 

A. fertile B. parched C. barren D. marsh 63. Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use? A. The plant’s shape B. The small root system 

C. The vast leaf size D. The high water system 

64. The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to 

A. spongy B. shallow C. widespread D. comprehensive 65. Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant? 

A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B. It helps the plant to attack aggressors. 

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66. The word “it” refers to 

A. another chemical mechanism B. the epicuticular wax layer 

C. an impervious plantlike cover D. the loss of internal moisture 67. The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to 

A. attack B. agitation C. conditions D. surroundings 68. What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants? 

A. Bacteria B. Insects C. Gas D. Pets 69. It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes 

A. have not been developed yet B. have not succeeded 

C. have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents. 

D. have the quality of causing bacteria. 

70. All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops except 

A. inadequate water B. insufficient fertilize C. pest aggression D. proper storage

D. WRITING (30 points) 

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

71. People say that the president wanted to be a film star. 

-> The president is ……………………………………………………………. . 

72. In the unlikely event of a fire, please do not use the lift. 

-> Should …………………………………………………………………….. . 

73. It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle. 

-> He …………………………………………………………………………. . 

74. I am very much looking forward to seeing my great grandson for the first time. -> What …………………………………………………………………………. . 

75. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately. 

-> Only by ………………………………………………………………………… . 

76. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was lat for work every morning. 

-> If …………………………………………………………………………………. . 

77. Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year. 

-> The exhibition ……………………………………………………………….. . 

78. I’m more interested in the people than the job. 

-> It’s not the ………………………………………………………………….. . 

79. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights. 

-> The excuse ………………………………………………………………………………….. . 80. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race track. -> Johnny Brax is a …………………………………………………………………………… . II. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points) 81. The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured. 

A. Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured. 

B. Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured. 

C. Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured. 

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D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves. 

82. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship. A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship. 

B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship. 

C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship. 

D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course. 

83. No one but you and me knows who the robber was. 

A. Only you know who the robber was. B. Only I know who the robber was. C. Only one knows who the robber was. D. Only you and I know who the robber was. 84. The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians. 

A. The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development. 

B. The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians. 

C. The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians. 

D. The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians. 

85. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel. 

A. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does. 

B. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel. 

C. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel. 

D. The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel. 

86. The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing. 

A. The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing. 

B. The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing. 

C. The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing. 

D. The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing. 

87. I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview. 

A. My English were too fluent to go for the interview. B. My English is fluent enough to go for the interview. 

C. If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview. 

D. My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview. 

88. William runs faster than any boys in his class. 

A. No one in William’s class can run as fast as him. B. William is the quickest boy in his class. C. William is running faster than anyone else in his class. D. William runs the fastest in his school. 89. I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing. 

A. Swimming is more interesting. B. I like going swimming to going surfing. C. I would like to go swimming, not go surfing. D. Swimming is better than surfing, in my opinion. 90. In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion. 

A. To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion. 

B. Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion. 

C. I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled. 

D. I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter. 

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III. Write a paragraph (100 – 120 words) about either the advantages or disadvantages of  computers. ( 10 points) 

 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………….…… 

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KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

Practice 1 

(Time allowed: 180 minutes) 

A. LISTENING. (15 points) 

You are going to hear a radio news broadcast. You will hear the news headlines, followed by the  news in details. Read the questions 1 – 15. 

For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline. 

For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false. 

I. Headlines: 

1. Fire follows …large…………….chemical factory explosion. 

2. Serious …coach…………. crash in South Wales. 

3. Narrow escape from …volcanic………… ash. 

4. 16-year-old gets award as most promising …actress……………… . 

II. True or false. 

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B. PHONETICS (5 points) 

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.  

16. A. obvious B. notorious C. credulous D. numerous 17. A. dialect B. diagram C. diagonal D. diamond 18. A. Europe B. monument C. province D. minority 

19. A. obsolete B. complete C. compete D. deplete 20. A. consent B. obstinacy C. condolence D. equality  B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.  

21. The greater …………….. increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate housing.  A. of B. is the C. the D. is of the 

22. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in ……………… 

 A. cost B. worth C. value D. price 23. – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ …………………!” 

A. That was all I could do B. I see C. Delighted I was able to help D.  Thank you. 

24. Since they aren’t answering their telephone, they………………. left 

 A. must have B. should have C. need have D. can have 

25. She ………………… $ 20 out of the bank every Monday. 

 A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes 

26. The thief was …………………….. to six months’ imprisonment. 

 A. given B. sent C. sentenced D. changed 

27. “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “…………….” 

A. It doesn’t matter B. No problem C. Sure D. None, please. 28. Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in ………………. supply. 

 A. short B. brief C. little D. slight 

29. He’s not very sensible as far as money ………………. are concerned. 

 A. matters B. objects C. things D. aspects 

30. He considers shares to be a good …………………. investment. 

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 A. long-time B. long-term C. long-age D. long-run 31. There’s no point in telephoning him. He’s certain ………………… by now. 

 A. to leave B. to have left C. left D. having left 32. – “………………..” – “Thank you.” 

A. What a nice house! B. Thanks for coming C. Please help me with this D. Sorry 33. Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to ………………… heart disease. 

 A. push off B. put off C. ward off D. throw off 34. The windows don’t fit very well and this makes the room awfully …………………  A. airy B. draughty C. breezy D. ventilated 35. –“May I go out?” – “ ……………….” 

A. Go ahead B. It doesn’t matter C. You may D. Be quick 

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 36. Doubts about the government’s policies are being expressed even by people who have been ………..  of the government in the past. ( SUPPORT) – > SUPPORTERS 

37. Paul is directly …………….. for the efficient running of the office. (RESPONSIBILITY) ->  RESPONSIBLE 

38. Women often lose …………… when they stop work to have a baby. (CONFIDENT) ->  CONFIDENCE 

39. Students are expected to be quiet and ………… in the classroom. (OBEDIENCE) -> OBIDIENT 40. Children need to feel …………… in order to do well at school. (SECURITY) -> SECURE 41. I’ve always thought of Jo as a very ……………… person. He is very helpful and always thinks about  what other people feel. (CARE) -> CARING 

42. The English have a reputation for being ………………… . (RESERVE) -> RESERVED 43. Attempts are being made to ………….. the problem of waste disposal. (SOLUTION) -> SOLVE 44. He wrote a book about the ……………… tricks of his ten-year-old daughter. (MISCHIEF) ->  MISCHIEVIOUS 

45. If you are ………………. to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket. (WILL) -> WILLING 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (10 points) 

46. A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten the lives.  A B C  D 

47. Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent to deceive or  defraud. 

 A B C  

D 

48. Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to exterminate them.  A B C D 

49. In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must  

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 A B C  

have been in the past.  

 D 

50. Made up of more than 150 member countries, the organization known as the United Nations were established 

A B C after World War II to preserve international peace and security. 

 D  

C. READING (35 points) 

I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) WHALING 

Rock carving suggest that Stone Age people were hunting whales for food as early as 2200 B.C. Such (1) ________ hunting is still practiced today in a number of (2) ________ including the Inuit people of Greenland and North America. 

Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) ________ for whalebone and whale oil rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) ________ large numbers. But just as stocks of these species began to fall, the explosive harpoon-gun was (5) ________. This weapon, together with the development of steam-power ships, (6) ________ the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue whales. 

In 1905 the whaling (7) ________ moved to the waters of Antarctica. The introduction of massive factory ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea. As a result, the blue whale had (8) ________ disappeared by the 1950s. In 1946 the International Whaling Commission was established to maintain the declining whale populations. Quotas were (9) ________ but these were often (10)________ and numbers continued to fall. Hunting of many species continued until 1986 when the IWC finally responded to international pressure and a ban on commercial whaling was introduced. 

51. A. survival B. essential C. basic D. subsistence 52. A. groups B. societies C. races D. nationalities 53. A. demand B. desire C. request D. reliance 54. A. repeatedly B. frequently C. continually D. increasingly 55. A. invented B. discovered C. assembled D. applied 56. A. managed B. employed C. enabled D. empowered 57. A. lines B. troops C. staff D. fleets 58. A. virtually B. possibly C. uniquely D. commonly 59. A. made B. set C. placed D. done 60. A. refused B. denied C. ignored D. exempted 

II. Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question  Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production. In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable 

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lands. Consequently, those plants species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands. Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria ant plant pets. 

Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizers availability, attacked by pets, and poor storage after harvesting. 

1. This passage deals mainly with 

A. desertification B. decreasing water supply 

C. factors limiting crop production D. developing efficient plants 2. The word “arable” is closest in meaning to 

A. fertile B. parched C. barren D. marsh 3. Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use? A. The plant’s shape B. The small root system 

C. The vast leaf size D. The high water system 

4. The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to 

A. spongy B. shallow C. widespread D. comprehensive 5. Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant? 

A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B. It helps the plant to attack aggressors. 

C. It releases gases against plant pets. D. It guards against bacteria. 6. The word “it” refers to 

A. another chemical mechanism B. the epicuticular wax layer 

C. an impervious plantlike cover D. the loss of internal moisture 7. The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to 

A. attack B. agitation C. conditions D. surroundings 8. What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants? 

A. Bacteria B. Insects C. Gas D. Pets 9. It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes 

A. have not been developed yet B. have not succeeded 

C. have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents. 

D. have the quality of causing bacteria. 

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D. WRITING (30 points) 

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

1. People say that the president wanted to be a film star. 

-> The president is said to have wanted to be a film star . 

2. In the unlikely event of a fire, please do not use the lift. 

-> Should there be a fire, please do not use the lift.. . 

3. It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle. 

-> He can’t have been found in that jungle . 

4. I am very much looking forward to seeing my great grandson for the first time. -> What I am very much looking forward to is seeing my great grandson for the first time . 5. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately. 

-> Only by operating immediately can we save your eyesight.. 

6. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was lat for work every morning. 

-> If he hadn’t been late for work every morning, he wouldn’t have lost his job.. 

7. Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year. 

-> The exhibition has not been so well attended this year . 

8. I’m more interested in the people than the job. 

-> It’s not the job I’m interested in: it’s the people. 

9. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights. 

-> The excuse for the declaration of war was the defence of their territorial rights. 10. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race track. -> Johnny Brax is a is a careful driver on public road but a terror on the race track. . II. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points) 1. The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured. 

A. Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured. 

B. Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured. 

C. Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured. 

D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves. 

2. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship. A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship. 

B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship. 

C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship. 

D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course. 

3. No one but you and me knows who the robber was. 

A. Only you know who the robber was. B. Only I know who the robber was. C. Only one knows who the robber was. D. Only you and I know who the robber was. 4. The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians. 

A. The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development. 

B. The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians. 

C. The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians. 

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D. The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians. 

5. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel. 

A. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does. 

B. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel. 

C. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel. 

D. The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel. 

6. The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing. 

A. The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing. 

B. The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing. 

C. The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing. 

D. The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing. 

7. I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview. 

A. My English were too fluent to go for the interview. B. My English is fluent enough to go for the interview. 

C. If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview. 

D. My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview. 

8. William runs faster than any boys in his class. 

A. No one in William’s class can run as fast as him. B. William is the quickest boy in his class. 

C. William is running faster than anyone else in his class. D. William runs the fastest in his school. 9. I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing. 

A. Swimming is more interesting. B. I like going swimming to going surfing. C. I would like to go swimming, not go surfing. D. Swimming is better than surfing, in my opinion. 10. In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion. 

A. To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion. 

B. Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion. 

C. I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled. 

D. I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter. 

III. Write a paragraph (100 – 120 words) about either the advantages or disadvantages of  computers. ( 10 points) 

ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010

– 2011 

Practice 2 

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(Time allowed: 180 minutes) 

A. LISTENING. (15 points) 

Listen to a telephone conversation. Look at the questions 1- 15 and fill in the missing details on the  envelope in which the box office puts the caller’s tickets. You will hear the piece twice. 

Title of the play: (4) ………………………………performed by the local (5)  

…………………………………….. 

 Stalls Stalls 

 Circle Circle 

 

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Tickets: 

For Mr. (12) ……………………………………………………………. . 

Tel. No. Townville (13) ……………………………………………….. . 

To be collected before: Day: (14) …………………………………. . Time: (15)  ……………………………….. . 

B. PHONETICS (5 points) 

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.  16. A. furniture B. actual C. detective D. consonant 17. A. responsible B. positive C. solution D. exciting 18. A. dependent B. different C. interest D. crocodile 19. A. diplomatic B. destination C. artificial D. memorial 20. A. willingness B. violence C. diplomat D. millionaire B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR  

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points) 21. It seem to be your boss who is ………………. fault in this case. 

A. under B. at C. with D. for 

22. I’ll be kind to her ……………. she decides to leave me. 

A. in case B. so that C. for fear that D. lest 

23. ………………., the catfish is prized for its taste. 

A. With ugly look B. As ugly looking C. Ugly looking as it is D. As it is ugly looking 24. –“What a lovely you have!” – “ …………………” 

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A. No problem B. I think so C. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. D. Of course not.  It’s not costly. 

25. –“Who broke the window?” – “ …………………” 

A. I am B. Sorry to hear that C. I did. Excuse me D. I did. Sorry. 26. – “Janet, make us some tea, will you?” – “……………………” 

A. No, I won’t B. Sorry, I don’t C. Don’t worry. Go ahead D. I can’t. I’m afraid. 27. – “Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?” – “……………………….” A. Yes, I would like. B. Don’t mention it C. Oh, sorry D. You shouldn’t say that 28. “I didn’t get the job!” – “……………………” 

A. Good heavens! B. Bless you! C. That’s brilliant! D. Never mind, better luck next time! 29. Mr. Gump supposes, …………………., that he will retire at 60. 

A. like most people did B. as most of people C. like most people do D. as do most  people 

30. Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention ……………… . A. limit B. duration C. span D. time 31. It really gets me …………….. having to work so much overtime. 

A. up B. on C. by D. down 

32. …………………., I would give a party. 

A. Were she to come next month B. She were to come next month 

A. If she come next month D. Should she come next month 

33. The parcel I sent you ………………… by now. 

A. is supposed to arrive B. should arrive C. should have arrived D. would arrive 

34. You are too old to carry on working. It’s time you called it a …………….. . 

A. year B. month C. week D. day 

35. On the battle field ………………………… . 

A. the tanks lay B. did the tanks lie C. lay the tanks D. lied the  tanks 

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 36. It’s …………………….. when people won’t believe things that are obviously true. (FURY) 37. This statue ……………. The soldiers who died in the war. (MEMORY) 

38. The world champion was ……………. by a younger Russian challenger. (THRONE) http://kinhhoa.violet.vn 16

39. …………….., we could still win, but it’s not very likely. (THEORY) 

40. Newts, frogs and toads are ………………………. Animals. (AMPHIBIAN) 41. They never dare to leave their only child …………….. for even a moment. (ATTEND) 

42. The place where you can wash your clothes with coin-operated washing machines is called …. .  (LAUNDRY) 

43. They live in a remote area, ……………………… except by car. (ACCESS) 

44. He was taken to court for …………………… . (PAY) 

45. Many countries have agreed on the …………………… treaty. (ARM) 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (10 points) 

46. If the (A) water level had (B)raised any (C) higher, the dam would (D) probably have broken. 47. (A) As soon as 8000 B.C, people (B)began to experiment (C) with methods of helping (D) the sick. 

48. (A) The Concorde can fly (B) across the Atlantic without re-fueling and (C) carrying 11 tons of (D)  freight. 

49. The problem of (A) inadequate salaries for teachers (B) not only exists in a smaller (C) communities  but also (D) in large cities. 

50. The American soprano Mary Gardour, (A) who had one of the greatest operatic voices of her (B) era,  retired (C) at the height of (D) the career. 

C. READING (20 points) 

I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) Fun and Games 

Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be  surprised to learn that the games industry now makes more money than Hollywood. (51) ……………….  A family buy a new PC, all they really want to do is to play games. 

It is (52) ……………. Surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (53)  …………… of entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (54) ……………,  (55) ……………… your imagination and play with your emotions. 

The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (56) ………………. You have  no say in how the (57) …………. Develops or which characters dominate the story. With computer  games, you direct the action and that is (58) ………………. Makes them so exciting. Finding the (59)  ……………….. game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive world of make-believe. 

It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the (60)  ……………. Growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group. 

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51. A. As soon as B. As well as C. As far as D. As long as 52. A. whatever B. no C. hardly D. barely 53. A. makes B. means C. sorts D. forms 54. A. feelings B. attention C. breath D. control 

55. A. hold B. capture C. grasp D. clutch 

56. A. pastime B. action C. passion D. fun 

57. A. event B. content C. account D. plot 

58. A. thing B. which C. what D. part that 59. A. accurate B. right C. complete D. proper 60. A. broadest B. widest C. biggest D. farthest 

II. Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10  points) 

Supernovas are the most powerful and spectacular outbursts known in nature. What is called a Type  II supernova is due to the collapse of a massive star, at least eight times as massive as the sun, that has  used up its main nuclear fuel and produced a nickel-iron core. When this core can no longer support the  pressure of the star’s outer layer, it collapses to form a neutron star of immense density. Over 2,500  million tons of neutron star packed into a matchbox. Its temperature is around 100,000 million degrees  centigrade. Multitudes of neutrons are produced in the collapsed star, which pass directly through the star  into space, and this release of neutrons causes the core to respond with a shock wave that moves outward.  When it meets the material that is falling inward, the result is a catastrophic explosion. Sometimes most  of the star’s material is blown away, leaving only a small, incredibly dense remnant that may be a neutron star or, in extreme cases, a black hole. 

A supernova is often more than 500 million times as luminous as the sun. A supernova remnant  (SNR) may be detectable as a pulsar, an example of which is the Crab Nebula, known to be a remnant of  the supernova observed in the year 1054. The 1987 supernova in the Large Cloud of Magellan had a low  peak luminosity by supernova standards, only about 250 million times that of the sun. As its brightest the  supernova shone as a star between magnitudes 2 and 3, even though it was 170,000 light-years away. 

61. What is the main topic of the passage? 

A. The heat of supernovas B. The formation and power of a supernova C. The role of shock waves in a supernova D. The density of a neutron star. 

62. The word “it” refers to ……………….. . 

A. core of the collapsed B. neutron star C. shock wave D.  catastrophic explosion 

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A. It was the brightest supernova B. It was brighter than the sun 

C. It shone as a star between magnitudes 3 and 4 D. It had the lowest peak  luminously 

64. The word “detectable” is closest in meaning to ……………… . 

A. assumed B. known C. perceptible D. audible 65. Which of the following words can best be substituted for “remnant”? 

A. characteristic B. relic C. specter D. remainder 66. The author of this passage is most likely ……………… . 

A. an astronomer B. an economist C. a mathematician D. a botanist 67. The word “multitudes” is closest in meaning to ………………….. . 

A. small numbers B. groups C. lots D. temperatures 68. The word “luminous” is closest in meaning to ………………….. . 

A. powerful B. bright C. hot D. distant 69. What can be inferred from the passage about supernovas? 

A. They sometimes result in a black hole B. The sun is a remnant of a supernova C. They occur when two stars collide D. They only happen to pulsars 

70. According to the passage, what marks the beginning of a supernova? 

A. The neutrons of a star become very dense B. A massive star uses up its main nuclear fuel 

C. A star has grown too big D. A star is born. 

D. WRITING (30 points) 

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

71. “You’ve done really well to pass your driving test so quickly” -> She congratulated  ……………………………. 

72. This is the first time that I have seen an eclipse of the sun.-> Never  

……………………………………………… . 

73. No situation is more depressing than being unemployed.-> Being  

…………………………………………………. . 

74. If you should get caught doing this. You will go to prison. -> Were  

…………………………………………….…. 

75. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll solve this problem.-> However  

…………………………………………. . 

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76. The thinking is that he has been targeted to succeed the president.-> He is  

………………………………….. . 

77. The house collapsed because of faulty building work. -> It was  

…………………………………………………… . 

78. They are not going to reach an agreement before it’s too late.-> By the time  

……………………………………. . 

79. Many people died because of the lack of medical facilities. -> It  

…………………………………………………. . 

80. He managed to complete the sculpture although his eyesight was failing.-> Despite  ……………………………. . 

II. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points) 81. Cocaine will destroy more people and the environment as it spreads to other countries. A. Cocaine spreads to other countries after destroying people and the environment. B. Spreading to other countries, cocaine will destroy more people and environment. C. Cocaine destroys more countries with people and environment. 

D. Cocaine will spread to countries and destroy the environment. 

82. The clouds covered the moon so thickly that we couldn’t find our way back to the cottage. A. We couldn’t find our way back to the cottage because the clouds covered the moon thickly. B. The clouds were too thick to find their way back to the cottage. 

C. The moon was covered so thickly that it couldn’t find the way out. 

D. The way back to the cottage couldn’t be found as the clouds were so thickly covered. 83. Colour is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature. A. Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important. 

B. As important as every creature in nature, colour influences every facet of nature. C. Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature. D. Colour influences the life of almost every important creature in a facet of nature. 84. She feels happy because of her coming birthday party. 

A. Her coming birthday party makes her happy. B. Because she was born, she feels happy. C. She feels happy to come to a birthday party. D. Her birthday party will happily come. 85. Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live. A. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in. 

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C. Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully. 

D. Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live. 

86. My brother and I dressed as quickly as we could, but we missed the school bus and were late for  school today. 

A. My brother and I were late for school because we dressed too quickly. 

B. My brother and I dressed quickly but we were late for school because we missed the school bus. C. My brother and I missed the school bus so we were late for school. 

D. My brother and I could dress quickly but could not be in time for school. 

87. Doing more than checking out books, the city librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children. A. Checking out more books than puppet shows is what the city librarian must do. B. The city librarian checks out books and puppets for children in the city. 

C. Helping to plan puppet shows for children is the main duty of the city librarian, not checking out of  books. 

D. The librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children in addition to checking out of books. 

88. If you are disappointed with an inexpensive bicycle, then save your money for a more expensive  model. 

A. You should save up to buy a more expensive bicycle if your inexpensive one disappoints you. B. An inexpensive bicycle is disappointing, so buy an expensive one. 

C. A more expensive bicycle saves you so much money, so don’t buy an inexpensive model. D. You’d better buy an inexpensive bicycle to save more money. 

89. You should take regular exercises in stead of sitting in front of the television all day. A. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable. 

B. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day in stead. C. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises. 

D. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day. 90. Who made you work so hard yesterday? 

A. Why did you work so hard yesterday? B. What made you work so hard yesterday? 

C. Who forced you to work so hard yesterday? D. How could you work so hard yesterday? III. Write a paragraph (150 – 200 words) about the important of family in a person’s life. ( 10  points) 

KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

Practice 2 

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(Time allowed: 180 minutes) 

A. LISTENING. (15 points) 

Listen to a telephone conversation. Look at the questions 1- 15 and fill in the missing details on the  envelope in which the box office puts the caller’s tickets. You will hear the piece twice. 

Title of the play: (4) ………………………………performed by the local (5)  …………………………………….. 

 Stalls  

Stalls 

 Circle  

Circle 

 

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Tickets:  

For Mr. (12) ……………………………………………………………. . 

Tel. No. Townville (13) ……………………………………………….. . 

To be collected before: Day: (14) …………………………………. . Time: (15)  ……………………………….. . 

B. PHONETICS (5 points) 

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.  16. A. furniture B. actual C. detective D. consonant 17. A. responsible B. positive C. solution D. exciting 18. A. dependent B. different C. interest D. crocodile 19. A. diplomatic B. destination C. artificial D. memorial 20. A. willingness B. violence C. diplomat D. millionaire C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR  

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points) 21. It seem to be your boss who is ………………. fault in this case. 

A. under B. at C. with D. for 

22. I’ll be kind to her ……………. she decides to leave me. 

A. in case B. so that C. for fear that D. lest 

23. ………………., the catfish is prized for its taste. 

A. With ugly look B. As ugly looking C. Ugly looking as it is D. As it is ugly looking 24. –“What a lovely house you have!” – “ …………………” 

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A. No problem B. I think so C. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. D. Of course not.  It’s not costly. 

25. –“Who broke the window?” – “ …………………” 

A. I am B. Sorry to hear that C. I did. Excuse me D. I did. Sorry. 26. – “Janet, make us some tea, will you?” – “……………………” 

A. No, I won’t B. Sorry, I don’t C. Don’t worry. Go ahead D. I can’t. I’m afraid. 27. – “Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?” – “……………………….” A. Yes, I would like. B. Don’t mention it C. Oh, sorry D. You shouldn’t say that 28. “I didn’t get the job!” – “……………………” 

A. Good heavens! B. Bless you! C. That’s brilliant! D. Never mind, better luck next  time! 

29. Mr. Gump supposes, …………………., that he will retire at 60. 

A. like most people did B. as most of people C. like most people do D. as do most  people 

30. Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention ……………… . A. limit B. duration C. span D. time 31. It really gets me …………….. having to work so much overtime. 

A. up B. on C. by D. down 

32. …………………., I would give a party. 

A. Were she to come next month B. She were to come next month 

A. If she come next month D. Should she come next month 

33. The parcel I sent you ………………… by now. 

A. is supposed to arrive B. should arrive C. should have arrived D. would arrive 

34. You are too old to carry on working. It’s time you called it a …………….. . 

A. year B. month C. week D. day 

35. On the battle field ………………………… . 

A. the tanks lay B. did the tanks lie C. lay the tanks D. lied the  tanks 

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 51. It’s …infuriating.. when people won’t believe things that are obviously true. (FURY) 52. This statue ……commemorate………. the soldiers who died in the war. (MEMORY) tuong niem 

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53. The world champion was ……dethroned………. by a younger Russian challenger. (THRONE) phe  truat ngoi vi 

54. …Theoretically………….., we could still win, but it’s not very likely. (THEORY) 55. Newts, frogs and toads are ……amphibious………………….animals. (AMPHIBIAN) 56. They never dare to leave their only child ……unattended……….. for even a moment. (ATTEND) 

57. The place where you can wash your clothes with coin-operated washing machines is called … laundrette/ laundromat. . (LAUNDRY) 

58. They live in a remote area, …inaccessible…………………… except by car. (ACCESS) 59. He was taken to court for ……non- payment……………… . (PAY) 

60. Many countries have agreed on the …disarmamemt………………… treaty. (ARM) 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (10 points) 

61. If the (A) water level had (B)raised any (C) higher, the dam would (D) probably have broken. ->  risen 

62. (A) As soon as 8000 B.C, people (B)began to experiment (C) with methods of helping (D) the sick.  -> by 

63. (A) The Concorde can fly (B) across the Atlantic without re-fueling and (C) carrying 11 tons of (D)  freight. 

64. The problem of (A) inadequate salaries for teachers (B) not only exists in a smaller (C) communities  but also (D) in large cities. 

65. The American soprano Mary Gardour, (A) who had one of the greatest operatic voices of her (B) era,  retired (C) at the height of (D) the career. -> her 

C. READING (20 points) 

I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) Fun and Games 

Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be surprised to  learn that the games industry now makes more money than Hollywood. (51) …………. A family buy a  new PC, all they really want to do is to play games. 

It is (52) ………surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (53) ………… of  entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (54) ……………, (55) …………  your imagination and play with your emotions. 

The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (56) …. You have no say in how the  (57) …… develops or which characters dominate the story. With computer games, you direct the action  and that is (58) ……. makes them so exciting. Finding the (59) ……. game is likely to signal the  beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive world of make-believe. 

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It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the (60) ……….  growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group. 

51. A. As soon as B. As well as C. As far as D. As long as 52. A. whatever B. no C. hardly D. barely 53. A. makes B. means C. sorts D. forms 54. A. feelings B. attention C. breath D. control 

55. A. hold B. capture C. grasp D. clutch 

56. A. pastime B. action C. passion D. fun 57. A. event B. content C. account D. plot 

58. A. thing B. which C. what D. part that 59. A. accurate B. right C. complete D. proper 60. A.

1. broadest B. widest C. biggest D. farthest 

II. Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10  points) 

Supernovas are the most powerful and spectacular outbursts known in nature. What is called a Type II  supernova is due to the collapse of a massive star, at least eight times as massive as the sun, that has used  up its main nuclear fuel and produced a nickel-iron core. When this core can no longer support the  pressure of the star’s outer layer, it collapses to form a neutron star of immense density. Over 2,500  million tons of neutron star packed into a matchbox. Its temperature is around 100,000 million degrees  centigrade. Multitudes of neutrons are produced in the collapsed star, which pass directly through the star  into space, and this release of neutrons causes the core to respond with a shock wave that moves outward.  When it meets the material that is falling inward, the result is a catastrophic explosion. Sometimes most  of the star’s material is blown away, leaving only a small, incredibly dense remnant that may be a neutron star or, in extreme cases, a black hole. 

A supernova is often more than 500 million times as luminous as the sun. A supernova remnant (SNR)  may be detectable as a pulsar, an example of which is the Crab Nebula, known to be a remnant of the  supernova observed in the year 1054. The 1987 supernova in the Large Cloud of Magellan had a low peak luminosity by supernova standards, only about 250 million times that of the sun. As its brightest the  supernova shone as a star between magnitudes 2 and 3, even though it was 170,000 light-years away. 

61. What is the main topic of the passage? 

A. The heat of supernovas B. The formation and power of a supernova C. The role of shock waves in a supernova D. The density of a neutron star. 

62. The word “it” refers to ……………….. . 

A. core of the collapsed B. neutron star C. shock wave D.  catastrophic explosion 

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A. It was the brightest supernova B. It was brighter than the sun 

C. It shone as a star between magnitudes 3 and 4 D. It had the lowest peak  luminously 

64. The word “detectable” is closest in meaning to ……………… . 

A. assumed B. known C. perceptible D. audible 65. Which of the following words can best be substituted for “remnant”? 

A. characteristic B. relic C. specter D. remainder 66. The author of this passage is most likely ……………… . 

A. an astronomer B. an economist C. a mathematician D. a botanist 67. The word “multitudes” is closest in meaning to ………………….. . 

A. small numbers B. groups C. lots D. temperatures 68. The word “luminous” is closest in meaning to ………………….. . 

A. powerful B. bright C. hot D. distant 69. What can be inferred from the passage about supernovas? 

A. They sometimes result in a black hole B. The sun is a remnant of a supernova C. They occur when two stars collide D. They only happen to pulsars 

70. According to the passage, what marks the beginning of a supernova? 

A. The neutrons of a star become very dense B. A massive star uses up its main nuclear fuel C. A star has grown too big D. A star is born. 

D. WRITING (30 points) 

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

71. “You’ve done really well to pass your driving test so quickly” -> She congratulated me on passing my driving test so quickly. 

72. This is the first time that I have seen an eclipse of the sun.-> Never before have I seen an eclipse of  the sun. 

73. No situation is more depressing than being unemployed.-> Being unemployed is the most depressing  situation . 

74. If you should get caught doing this. You will go to prison. -> Were you to get caught doing this, you  would go to prison. 

75. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll solve this problem.-> However clever he may be, I don’t  think he’ll solve this problem. 

76. The thinking is that he has been targeted to succeed the president.-> He is thought to have been  targeted to succeed the president. 

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77. The house collapsed because of faulty building work. -> It was faulty building work that caused the  building to collapsed of the building . 

78. They are not going to reach an agreement before it’s too late.-> By the time they reach an agreement,  it will be too late 

79. Many people died because of the lack of medical facilities. -> It was the lack of medical facilities that cause the death of many people/ many people to die. 

80. He managed to complete the sculpture although his eyesight was failing.-> Despite his failing  eyesight, he managed to complete the sculture . 

II. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points) 81. Cocaine will destroy more people and the environment as it spreads to other countries. A. Cocaine spreads to other countries after destroying people and the environment. B. Spreading to other countries, cocaine will destroy more people and environment. C. Cocaine destroys more countries with people and environment. 

D. Cocaine will spread to countries and destroy the environment. 

82. The clouds covered the moon so thickly that we couldn’t find our way back to the cottage. A. We couldn’t find our way back to the cottage because the clouds covered the moon thickly. B. The clouds were too thick to find their way back to the cottage. 

C. The moon was covered so thickly that it couldn’t find the way out. 

D. The way back to the cottage couldn’t be found as the clouds were so thickly covered. 83. Colour is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature. A. Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important. 

B. As important as every creature in nature, colour influences every facet of nature. C. Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature. D. Colour influences the life of almost every important creature in a facet of nature. 84. She feels happy because of her coming birthday party. 

A. Her coming birthday party makes her happy. B. Because she was born, she feels happy. C. She feels happy to come to a birthday party. D. Her birthday party will happily come. 85. Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live. A. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in. 

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86. My brother and I dressed as quickly as we could, but we missed the school bus and were late for  school today. 

A. My brother and I were late for school because we dressed too quickly. 

B. My brother and I dressed quickly but we were late for school because we missed the school bus. C. My brother and I missed the school bus so we were late for school. 

D. My brother and I could dress quickly but could not be in time for school. 

87. Doing more than checking out books, the city librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children. A. Checking out more books than puppet shows is what the city librarian must do. B. The city librarian checks out books and puppets for children in the city. 

C. Helping to plan puppet shows for children is the main duty of the city librarian, not checking out of  books. 

D. The librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children in addition to checking out of books. 

88. If you are disappointed with an inexpensive bicycle, then save your money for a more expensive  model. 

A. You should save up to buy a more expensive bicycle if your inexpensive one disappoints you. B. An inexpensive bicycle is disappointing, so buy an expensive one. 

C. A more expensive bicycle saves you so much money, so don’t buy an inexpensive model. D. You’d better buy an inexpensive bicycle to save more money. 

89. You should take regular exercises in stead of sitting in front of the television all day. A. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable. 

B. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day in stead. C. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises. 

D. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day. 90. Who made you work so hard yesterday? 

A. Why did you work so hard yesterday? B. What made you work so hard yesterday? C. Who forced you to work so hard yesterday? D. How could you work so hard yesterday? 

III. Write a paragraph (150 – 200 words) about the important of family in a person’s life. ( 10  points) 

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ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH 

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THỜI GIAN 120 PHÚT 

A. LISTENING. (15 points) 

You will listen to a conversation about some customs in some countries. Listen and do the tasks that  follow. 

I. Complete the table below: 

II. Mark True (T) or False (F): 

7. On Chusok, people often thank their ancestors for a happy year. 

8. On Chusok people often have go to their ancestors’ graves and do some clean up. 9. Setsubun is a time to give thank to the new harvest. 

10. On Setsubun, people often throw dried beans around their home. 

11. On Setsubun, people often try to take better care of their pets. 

12. On St. Anthony’s Day, animals are dressed up and taken to church. 

13. St. Anthony’s day is a time to celebrate the beginning of spring. 

14. On Setsubun, people eat rice cakes. 

15. People can ask for protection of their animals on St. Anthony’s Day. 

B. Phonetics (5 points) 

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.  1. A. essential B. attention C. appearance D. photograph 2. A. education B. comparative C. receptionist D. appropriate 3. A. dominate B. business C. employee D. grandchildren 4. A. traditional B. appliances C. complicated D. convenience 5. A. significant B. integration C. conversation D. independence C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR  

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points) 

1. He set on alarm clock for five o’clock and the other for five past so as to ……….. that he did not  oversleep. 

A. assure B. ensure C. insure D. reassure 

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2. The son and the moon are often ……….. in poetry. 

A. personified B. personalized C. personal D. privatized 3. The ceiling fans were on but unfortunately they ……….. the hot, humid air. 

A. stirred up B. poured through C. turned into D. cut back 

4. The tension was becoming unbearable, …….. I wanted to scream. 

A. therefore B. and C. but D. then 

5. It looks ………… the game will be cancelled ……….the rain stops. 

A. like/ unless B. that/ as long as C. as/ for fear that D. as if/ unless 

6. “………?” “Sorry, he has gone to Japan. But he will be back in two days.” 

A. Who is Jack B. May I speak to Jack C. How is Jack today D. What’s wrong with Jack 

7. “Can I get some chalk for you, Mr. Smith? “………” 

A. Not at all B. With pleasure C. No problem D. That’s very nice of you 8. “ It’s kind of you to give me a ride to the station?” “ ………….” 

A. Not at all. It was a pleasure B. never mind C. It doesn’t matter D. Don’t mention it 9. “ Hello, may I speak to John Smith?” “……………….” 

A. I’m John Smith B. My name is John Smith C. John Smith is me D. This is John Smith speaking. 

10. . “ …………?” “ I’d like to see that red dress.” 

A. What do you like B. do you want anything C. What can I do for you D. What will you do 11. It’s imperative that this letter …………….. immediately. 

A. were sent B. sent C. be sent D. send 

12. Most people in cities should …….. cycling instead of using cars. 

A. rely on B. take up C. set up D. get round to 13. ………….further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers. A. Should B. Did C. Were D. Had 

14. I was astonished that he turned down the job – I ……………….. it would have been ideal for him. A. have thought B. would have thought C. am thinking D. had been thinking 15. It turned out that we …….. rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. hadn’t B. should have C. needn’t have D. mustn’t 

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 

1. ………….is the ongoing process that deepens and broadens the relationships and interdependence  among countries. (globe) 

2. These students voluntarily spent their summer vacations helping the ………… . (advantage) 3. What happened to Harold? I find his behavior quite…………. . (comprehend) 4. The cost of …………… to the show is reasonable. (admit) 

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5. ………….., there are black holes in space. (theory) 

6. ………… parked cars usually get a ticket and sometimes towed away. (legal) 7. It seems ………… to change the timetable so often. (logic) 

8. It was a long, slow film. I nearly died of …………… . (bore) 

9. He suffered from constant ………………… . (sleep) 

10. I’ll always remember that journey – it was an ………….. experience. (forget) 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (5 points) 

1. To (A)make out the lost time, we (B)booked a (C)direct flight from California (D)to New York. 

2. Among the (A)earliest telescopes (B) were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple  instrument (C) built by Galileo, the first person (D) having used telescopes to study the stars and  planets. 

3. It was (A) her(B) who suggested that he (C) go to New York in order (D) to get a direct flight. 

4. Malnutrition (A) is a major cause of death (B) in those countries where the cultivation of rice (C)  have been impeded by (D) recurrent drought. 

5. Isabella (A)danced in her (B)bare feet and wore loose-fitting (C)clothing garments that allowed  her (D)freedom of movement. 

C. READING (20 points) 

I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) 

Reports that the government is about to (1) …………….. the go ahead to plans for the building of a new  run away at London’s Gatwick airport have angered local residents and raised fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution. The (2) ……….plans also include permission for additional night flight and will (3)  ……………. the compulsory purchase of farmland, as well as the demolition of a number of private  homes. According to sources close to the Ministry of Transport, the government is known to be concerned by the increasing (4) …………. of traffic at London Heathrow, where there are no plans for further  runaways in the foreseeable (5) …………….. . Gatwick is widely (6) ……..as a better (7) ……….for  expansion than London’s third airport, Stansted, which is still suffers from poor transport links. A  spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet association, (8) ……………. up of local people, accused the  government of going back on promises made before the General Election. “We were told then that the  airport authority had no (9) …………. of building another runaway, and we believe that the government  has duty to (10) …………..its pledges.” Prominent figures in the government are also believed to be  concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister, interviewed last night, is quoted as saying that  reports were ‘misleading’. However, he would not give an assurance that plans for building a runaway  had definitely been rejected. 

1. A. sign B. make C. give D. approve 

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2. A. controversial B. debatable C. notorious D. doubtful 

3. A. involve B. concern C. assume D. need 

4. A. sum B. size C. volume D. length 

5. A. years B. period C. time D. future 

6. A. regarded B. believed C. felt D. held 

7. A. potential B. outlook C. prospect D. likelihood 8. A. made B. set C. brought D. taken 

9. A. desire B. intention C. wish D. objective 

10. A. bear out B. count on C. pull off D. stand by 

II. Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10  points) 

 The principle of use and disuse states that those parts of organisms’ bodies that are used grow larger.  Those parts that are not tend to whither away. It is an observed fact that when you exercise particular  muscles, they grow. Those that are never used diminish. By examining a man’s body, we can tell which  muscles he uses and which he does not. We may even be able to guess his profession or his recreation.  Enthusiasts of “body-building” cult make use of the principle of use and disuse to build their bodies,  almost like a piece of sculpture, into whatever unnatural shape is demanded by fashion in this peculiar  minority culture. Muscles are not the only parts of the body that respond to use in this kind of way. Walk  barefoot and you acquire harder skin on your soles. It is easy to tell a farmer from a bank teller by looking at their hands alone. The farmer’s hands are horny, hardened by long exposure to rough work. The  teller’s hands are relatively soft. The principle of use and disuse enable animals to become better at the  job of surviving in their world, progressively better during their lifetime as a result of living in that world. Humans, through direct exposure to sun light, or lack of it, develop a skin color which equips them better  to survive in the particular local conditions. Too much sunlight is dangerous. Enthusiastic sunbathers with very fair skins are susceptible to skin cancer. Too little sunlight, on the other hand, leads to vitamin-D  deficiency and rickets. The brown pigment melanin which is synthesized under the influence of sunlight  make a screen to protect the underlying tissues from the harmful effects of further sunlight. If a suntanned person moves to a less sunny climate, the melanin disappears, and the body is able to benefit from what  little sun there is. This can be represented as an instance of the principle use and disuse: skin goes brown  when it is used, and fades to white when it is not. 

1. What does the passage mainly discuss? 

A. How principle of use and disuse change people’s concepts of themselves. 

B. The way in which people change themselves to conform to fashion. 

C. The changes that occur according to the principle of use and disuse. 

D. The effects of the sun on the principle of use and disuse. 

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2. The phrase “whither away” is closest in meaning to: 

A. split B. rot C. perish D. shrink 

3. The word “those” refers to …………. . 

A. organisms B. bodies C. parts D. muscles 4. According to the passage, men who body build …………….. . 

A. appear like sculptures B. change their appearance 

C. belong to strange cults D. are very fashionable 

5. From the passage, it can be inferred that the author views body building …………. . A. with enthusiasm B. as an artistic form 

C. with scientific interest D. of doubtful benefit 

6. The word “horny” is closest in meaning to ……………. . 

A. firm B. strong C. tough D. dense 7. From the passage, it can be inferred that the principle of use and disuse enable organisms to…… A. change their existence B. automatically benefit 

C. survive in any conditions D. improve their lifetime 

8. The author suggests that melanin……………. . 

A. is necessary for the production of vitamin D B. is beneficial in sunless climates C. helps protect fair-skinned people D. is a synthetic product 9. In the passage the author mentions sun tanning as an example of …………….. . A. humans improving their local condition. B. humans surviving in adverse condition. C. humans using the principle of use and disuse. D. humans running the risk of skin cancer. 10. The word “susceptible” could be best replaced by ………….. . 

A. condemned B. vulnerable C. allergic D. suggestible E. Writing: I. Choose the best option to complete the sentences. (10 points) 

1. George belongs to the ………………………. . 

A. class of the upper middle B. upper middle class 

C. class from the center up D. high medium class 

2. Jane changed her major from French to business, ……………………… . 

A. with hopes to be able easier to locate employment B. hoping she can easier get a job. C. with the hope for being able to find better a job. D. hoping to find a job more easily. 

3. He has received several scholarships …………………………………. . 

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A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability. 

B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic. 

C. because of his academic and artistic ability. 

D. as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy. 

4. Of the two new workers, one is experienced and ………….. . 

A. the others are not B. another is experienced C. the other is not D. other lacks  experience 

5. Deep in the Rio Beck area of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula ………………… . 

A. does a 1,250-year-old pyramid lie B. a 1,250-year-old pyramid lie 

C. lies a 1250 -year-old pyramid D. is a 1,250-year-old pyramid lying 

6. ………………………., Luxor did not reach preeminence until about 2,000 B.C. A. Many centuries earlier it was founded B. The city founded centuries earlier C. Although founded many centuries earlier D. Founding the city centuries earlier 

7. ……………….. often serve as places of public entertainment and festivals, they can also be places  where people can find peace and solitude. 

A. Even though city parks B. City parks C. City parks that D. There are city parks which 8. Harvey will wash the clothes, …………………………………. . 

A. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, dusting the furniture 

B. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dusting the furniture 

C. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture 

D. to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture 

9. The doctor insisted that his patient ………………………. . 

A. that he not work to hard for three month B. take it easy for three months C. taking it easy for three months D. to take some vacations for three months 10. Captain Henry, ……………….., crept slowly through the under bush. 

A. being remote from the enemy B. attempting to not encounter the enemy C. trying to avoid the enemy D. not involving himself in the enemy 

II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

1. “What a lovely new Ao dai you are wearing, Mai” said her friend. -> Mai’s friend  ………………………………… . 

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2. It would have been a super weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather. -> But  

……………………………….. . 

3. We weren’t surprised by his success. -> It came ……………………………………………………………. . 

4. It’s a waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony. -> It’s not  

…………………………………………………… . 

5. Not having heard the weather forecast, John was surprised by the snow. -> As  …………………………………. . 

6. With the exception of Maggie’s husband, everyone is here. -> Apart ……………………………………….. . 

7. I am absolutely sure he took the money on purpose. -> He couldn’t  

……………………………………………. . 

8. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world. -> Despite the fact  ……………………….. . 

9. Her success went beyond her expectation. -> Never  

had…………………………………………………………… . 

10. You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided. -> You ought  

…………………………………………….. . 

III. Write a paragraph about 150 words to develop this topic sentence: (10 points) 

Some Vietnamese family traditions have been lost in the nuclear family nowadays.  ………………………. 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ….. 

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Keys: Đế khảo sát hsg 

Phonetics: 

1. D 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A 

Vocabulary and grammar. 

i. 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. C 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C ii. 1. Globalization 2. disadvantaged 3. incomprehensible 4. admission 5. Theoretically  6. illegally 7. illogical 8. boredom 9. sleeplessness 10. unforgetable III. 1. A. make up for 2. D. to have used 3. A. she 4. C. has been 5. garments C. Reading: 

I. 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. D 

 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. D 

II. 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. D 

 6. C 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. B 

D. Writing: 

I. Choose the best option to complete the sentences. 

1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C 

II.  

1. Mai’s friend complimented her on her lovely new Ao dai./ Mai’s friend praised her for  her lovely new Ao dai. 

2. 2. But for the weather, it would have been a super weekend.. the weeken would have  been super. 

3. It’s not worth trying to explain anything to Tony. 

4. It came as no surprise to us that he was/ had been successful. 

5. As John hadn’t heard the weather forecast, he was surprised by the snow. 

6. Apart from Meggie’s husband, everyone is here. 

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7. He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by mistakes/ chance/ accident/ coincidence. 8. Despite the fact that he was disabled, he managed to sail around the world. 9. Never had she expected that she was so successful. 

10. You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided. 

ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

PRACTICE 3 

A. LISTENING. (15 points) 

I. Listen to the first recording twice:  

Circle the best answer. 

1. This is …………. . 

A. a survey B. an interview C. a face-to-face conversationD. a small talk 2. The people talking ……………….. . 

A. are co-workers B. are friends C. do not know each other D. teacher and student 3. They are ……………… . 

A. in an office B. at an airport C. at a hotel D. at school Complete the information on the form. 

II. Listen to the second recording and answer the questions: 

1. Where was Bill Daniel’s office in Chicago?  

………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Why couldn’t they go down when the building was on fire?  

………………………………………………………..………………………………………. 3. How was he rescued? 

……………….. ………………………………………………………………………………. 

4. What disaster did Martha survive? ………………………………….….. 

………………………………………………………………… . 

5. What did she see people doing when the disaster happened?  

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1. A. education B. authority C. achievement D. environment 2. A. historian B. certificate C. academic D. curriculum 3. A. algebra B. general C. disruptive D. competence  4. A. access B. behave C. final D. video 5. A. scientific B. systematic C. particular D. independent C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR  

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points) 1. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ……….. have happened. A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially 2. – “Do you think the book is expensive?” – “Yes, it’s not ………… what we paid for it.” A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable 

3. The new system didn’t ………….. expectations. 

A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to 4. They are going to make …………… excursion next month. 

A. a two-week B. two-week C. two weeks’ D. a two-week’s 5. This is a very important decision. All our lives are …………………….. stake. A. on B. out C. at D. out 

6. I reckon Martin is ………… of a nervous breakdown. 

A. in charge B. under suspicion C. on the verge D. indicative 

7. It had been announced that the proposed new office block …………….. because of the current  economic situation. 

A. will not be now built B. will now not be built C. will not now be built D. now  will not be built 

8. …….20th century, technological advances expanded the definition of the book to include audio books  and electronic books or e-books. 

A. In the mid- and late B. In mid-and late C. Mid- and late D. Middle and  later 

9. His life style was ………… that everyone knew he was rich. 

A. so much B. such C. so D. like 10. He uses a stick ……………. It would be hard for him to walk. 

A. in case B. for fear that C. without which D. without it 11. “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?” “…………..” 

A. No, you can’t B. All right C. You’re welcome D. You needn’t do that 12. . “……………………….” “Thanks, I will” 

A. Wish you a happy journey.B. Give my best wishes to your parents 

C. Thank you for your help. D. You got the first prize. Congratulation! 

13. . “I lost my wallet on my way to school this morning.” 

“……………! You must be careful next time.” 

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A. Take care B. Excuse me C. What a pity D. You’re welcome 

14. “Hi, Bob. How’s your family?” “……………..” 

A. Fine, thank you B. It’s a big one 

C. Not at all D. They’re having breakfast 

15. “ Could you come, please? I want some help.” “……………” 

A. Yes, I couldB. You’re welcome C. Sure, I’m coming now D. That’s right II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 1. I was annoyed at his …………… to co-operate. (REFUSE) 

2. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very …………. about everything else.  (INFORM) 

3. The noise …………… as the plane got father away. (LESS) 

4. He lost in the election because he was a weak and …………… leader. (DECIDE) 5. I couldn’t help it. The accident was ………….. . (AVOID) 

6. She was ………………knowledgeable about the history of China. (EXTREME) 7. He was very …………….. when his cat was run over. (SET) 

8. Jackson had another violent ………….with the referee. (AGREE) 

9. Many people were buried …………. after the earthquake. (LIVE) 

10. She studied ……………… at university. (ECONOMY) 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (5 points) 

1. We insist on (A)you (B) leaving the meeting (C) before any (D)further outburst. 

2. Nine of (A) every ten people in the world (B) lives in the country (C) in which they (D) were  born. 

3. (A)It is necessary that the doctor (B) will sign all the (C) copies, not just the (D) top one. 

4. Please send me the (A)smallest, most (B)recently published, and (C)less expensive dictionary that  you have (D)available. 

5. The (A)carefulness with which she (B)prepared the thesis was (C)evident to the (D) committee. I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) 

Earthquakes are amongst the most (1) …………….natural disasters. They usually (2) …………  without any warning and result in a great (3) ……………… of life and an enormous demolition of  buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or create gigantic tidal waves which, in  fact, are colossal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are (4) ………… of  destroying coastal cities. However, the (5) ………… majority of fatalities and serious injuries come (6)  …………when buildings (7) ……………. . 

Most frequently, the earthquakes lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to avert the  mortal upshot once the shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger off a complex chain (8)  …………… in the building structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building’s height, its  shape and construction materials are the most significant (9) ……………… deciding about the survival  or collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death of its (10) ………………. . 

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2. A. assault B. beat C. strike D. attack 

3. A. fatality B. loss C. harm D. waste 4. A. potential B. conceivable C. capable D. possible 

5. A. wide B. broad C. full D. vast 

6. A. in B. about C. over D. on 

7. A. collapse B. jumble C. destroy D. demolish 

8. A. activity B. motion C. progress D. reaction 

9. A. factors B. phenomena C. points D. ingredients 10. A. settlers B. citizens C. inhabitants D. burghers 

II. Read the following passage carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10  points) 

Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.  

The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route. 

1.The main purpose of this passage is to 

A. encourage people to exercise B. describe a popular activity 

C. make fun of runners in costume D. give reasons for the popularity of footrace 2.The word “activity” is most similar to which of the following? 

A. pursuit B. motion C. pilgrimage D. expectation 3. The word “camaraderie” could be best replaced by which of the following? 

A. games B. companionship C. jokes D. views 

4. The phrase “to a good cause” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. for an award B. to reward the winner  

C. for a good purpose D. to protect a wise investment 

5. Which of the following is NOT implied by the author? 

A. Footraces appeal to a variety of people. 

B. Walkers can compete for prizes. 

C. Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization. 

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D. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart. 

6. The word “beat” as used in line 6 could be best replaced by which of the following? 

A. incline B. overturn C. outdo D. undermine 7. As used in the passage the word “strollers” refers to 

A. cribs B. wheelchairs C. wagons D. carriages 8. In what lines does the author give reasons for why people enter footraces? 

A. Foot racing . . . and exercise. B. People of all ages . . . in length. C. The largest . . . 34 minutes. D. Behind them . . . a fire hose. 

9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage? 

A. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley. B. Some runners were ready to put out a fire. C. Some runners were participating in a wedding. D. Some runners were serious about winning. 

10. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? 

A. chronological order B. specific to general 

C. cause and result D. statement and example 

D. WRITING 

I. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points) 1. “Is it raining outside?” said Mum. 

A. Mum told me if it was raining outside. B. Mum wanted to know it was raining outside or not. C. Mum asked me if it was raining outside. D. Mum wanted to know whether it was raining outside. 2. They stayed for hours, which tired us. 

A. We are tired from their staying for hours. B. That they stayed for hours made us tired. C. Staying for hours with us them tired. D. We were tired so they stayed for hours. 3. Take advantage of every chance to practise English if you want to make progress. A. To make progress in English, practise every chance. 

B. Every chance to practise English is an Advantage to you. 

C. Practise English whenever possible if you want to make progress. 

D. The advantage of practising English is the progress of every chance. 

4. He took the food eagerly because he had eaten nothing since dawn. 

A. He had eaten nothing since dawn although he took the food eagerly. 

B. having eaten nothing since dawn, he took the food eagerly. 

C. He had eaten something before but he took the food eagerly. 

D. The food was taken at dawn and he had nothing to eat then. 

5. However hard you work, you will never be promoted. 

A. Although you work very hard, you will never be promoted. 

B. You will be promoted here because you work hard. 

C. You don’t work hard. However, you will be promoted. 

D. No matter how you work, you will never be promoted. 

6. Unlike my friends, I prefer an independent life. 

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A. I prefer an independent life but my friends do not. 

B. I am different from my friends because I don’t like an independent life. 

C. I don’t like my friends to live an independent life. 

D. My friends prefer an independent life but I don’t. 

7. He last met his old classmate s two years ago. 

A. Two years have passed and he has met his classmates recently. 

B. He hasn’t met his old classmates since two years. 

C. His classmates and he didn’t meet two years ago. 

D. It is two years since he last met his old classmates. 

8. You can borrow this book as long as you return it within two weeks. 

A. Borrow this book within two weeks. 

B. I want to borrow this book within two weeks if possible. 

C. You can borrow this book provided that you return it within two weeks. 

D. As long as you borrow this book, I will return it soon. 

9. You won’t have a seat unless you book in advance. 

A. If you don’t book in advance, you can have a seat. B. If you book in advance, you will have a seat. C. Have a seat and read a book. D. Although you don’t book in advance, you will have a seat. 10. There’s no point in persuading him to change his optional subject. 

A. There’s no use to persuade him to change his optional subject. 

B. You should persuade him to change his optional subject. 

C. It’s a waste of time persuading him to change his optional subject. 

D. It is unnecessary to change his optional subject. 

II. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed  before it. (10 points) 

1.They believe the students were educated in Canada. 

 -> The students ……………………………… . 

2.I really like her voice but not her choice of songs. 

 -> Much as …………………………………. . 

3.Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test. 

 -> As long as ……………………………. . 

4.You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.  

-> Contrary ………………………. . 

5.Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of $10,000 he was able to buy the house he wanted.  -> Had his …….. 

6.This pudding can be cooked in its tin. 

 -> You don’t have to ……………………………….. . 

7.Phillips’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident. 

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 -> Ever ………………………… . 

8. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her boy friend.  

-> Ann pleaded ……………………… . 

9.The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.  -> But for his command ………………………………………………………. . 

10. Please check for the damage before signing the contract.  

-> Don’t …………………………….. . 

III. Write a paragraph (150 words) about some of the traditions and customs of your own country or of another that you know. 

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Try your best. Practice makes perfect! 

ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

PRACTICE 4 

A. LISTENING. (15 points) 

Listen to the first recording, a radio program. Mark the statements (T) or false (F). 1. ……..The reporter’s first name is Sandra. 

2……… The reporter’s family name is Johnson. 

3. …….. Dan remembers disco music. 

4. …….. A blue mood ring show anger. 

5. ……..Dan thinks he may have a smile button. 

6. ……..Skateboards are not popular nowadays. 

7. ……..People got into fights trying to buy Cabbage Patch dolls. 

8. ……..The reporter never had a Cabbage Patch dolls. 

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Listen to the second recording and answer the questions. 

9. Why is education so important in Japan?  

…………………………………………………………………….. 

10. “Children must do well at school” Why? 

…………………………………………………………………….. 

11. At what age do they start to work hard? 

…………………………………………………………………….. 

12. What do they do in class? 

…………………………………………………………………….. 

13. What do they do in the evening? 

…………………………………………………………………….. 

14. Do they have long holiday? 

…………………………………………………………………….. 

15. How do they spend their weekends and holidays?  

…………………………………………………………………….. 

B. PHONETICS (5 POINTS) 

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.  1. A. appliance B. ancestor C. ancestry D. absolute 2. A. innocent B. criminal C. reaction D. specialist 3. A. predict B. surgeon C. salary D. perfect 

4. A. suspect ion B. facilitate C. convey D. separate 

5. A. ambitious B. assemble C. equivalent D. vacancy C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR  

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points) 1. Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have possible life span greater than ….. . A. man B. the man C. the one of the man’s D. that of man 2. They go to the seaside ……………. they should be disturbed by the noise of the city. A. in order that B. so that C. for D. lest 

3. …………..that she burst into tears. 

A. Such was angry girl B. So angry she was C. She was angry so D. Her anger was such 4. On ………….. he had won, he jumped for joy. 

A. telling B. he was told C. being told D. having told 5. The company has to …………. ways of reducing costs. 

A. take in B. think over C. work out D. look out 

6. She takes great pride ………… her work. 

A. in B. of C. on D. with 

7. …………… that he passes all his exams first time, he’ll be qualified in under four years. A. Considering B. Assuming C. Hoping D. Speculating 8. I got everyone in the family ……………… Jane’s birthday card before I sent it to her. 

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A. sign B. signed C. to sign D. having signed 9. Are there any household chores for …………… men are better ………than women? A. whose/ suited B. which/ suit C. that/ suit D. which/ suited 10. If he’s in trouble, it’s his own fault, I personally wouldn’t ……….a finger to help him. A. lift B. turn C. bend D. raise 

11. “What is Johnson’s family like?” “……….” 

A. His family is just like me B. They all like sports and games 

C. Oh, it’s really a big one D. They are all warm-hearted and helpful 

12. . “Could you look after my baby while I’m away?” “…………..” 

A. With pleasure B. It’s doesn’t matter C. That’s all right D. Thank you 13. A. “I’m sorry” – B. “ …………………….” 

A. No problem B. Don’t be sorry again C. You’re welcome D. It doesn’t matter 14. “…………………?.” “ yes, a bit cold, though.” 

A. Cold weather isn’t it? B. Bad weather, don’t you think 

C. Freezing, isn’t it D. Nice day, isn’t it 

15. “ How are things going with you?” “…………” 

A. Quite well, thank you B. Don’t ask me the problem. 

C. Good, and you? D. Please to tell you 

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 1. His busy schedule made him completely …………. to his students. (ACCESS) 2. He works for UNESCO in a purely …………role. (ADVICE) 

3. ……………, he survived the crash without injury. (MIRACLE) 

4. Video recorders have ………….. my life. (REVOLUTION) 

5. Are there any …………… rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE) 

6. They were brought up to behave in a …………….way in public. (CIVILIZATION) 

7. Her words are totally ………; therefore we could not make out what she really meant to say.  (AUDIBLE) 

8. Incredibly one car in five is left …………………. . (LOCK) 

9. She is training to become a …………. . (BEAUTY) 

10. Standing among so many strangers, the frightened child began to sob ………. . (CONTROL) 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (5 points) 

1. (A)Wealthy people have always desired (B) and wear precious stones because (C) their beauty is (D)lasting.  

2. The tongue is the (A)principle organ (B)of taste, and (C) is crucial for chewing, (D) swallowed, and speaking. 

3. (A)Some conifers, (B) that is, (C) tree that have cones, (D) are able to thrive on poor, thin soil. 4. You should know (A) by now that I cannot (B) stand it when my steak is not (C) cooked properly 

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as I always have mine (D) well-made. 

5. I didn’t mean (A)offending her, but she (B) took my comments (C) amiss and now will not talk (D) to me. 

D. Reading 

I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) Garbage 

(1)…………. of the garbage we produce everyday is a major problem in cities around the world. In  the United States, over 160 million tons of garbage are produced every year. Ten per cent is recycled,  the per cent is burned, and the rest is put in landfills. But finding (2) ………….for new landfills is  becoming more difficult. A city that has solved this problem in an unusual way is Michida, in Tokyo,  Japan. They have developed a totally new (3) ……………to garbage disposal. The (4) ………… to  the operation is public cooperation. Families must divide their garbage into six categories: 

1. Garbage that can be easily burned (that is, combustible garbage), such as kitchen and garbage trash. 2. Noncombustible garbage, such as small electrical appliances, plastic tools and plastic toys. 

3. Products that are poisonous or that (5) ……………..pollution, such as batteries and fluorescent  lights. 

4. Bottles and grass containers that can be recycled. 

5. Metal containers that can be recycled. 

6. Large item, such as furniture and bicycles. 

The items in category 1 to 5 are collected (6) ………….. different days. (Large items are collected upon request). Then the garbage is taken to a center that looks like a clean new office building or hospital. Inside the center, special equipment is used to sort and (7) the garbage. Almost everything can be reused: garden or kitchen trash become fertilizer; combustible garbage is burned to (8) …………….electricity; metal containers and bottles are recycled; and old furniture, clothing, and other useful items are cleaned, repaired, and resold cheaply or given away. The work provides (9) ……………. for handicapped persons and gives them (10) ………… to learn new skills. 

Nowadays, officials from cities around the world visit Machida to see whether they can use some of  these ideas and techniques to solve their own garbage disposal problems. 

1. A. Disposing B. Dealing C. Contriving D. Ridding 2. A. land B. soil C. earth D. position 3. A. method B. process C. technique D. approach 

4. A. answer B. solution C. key D. way 

5. A. produce B. generate C. originate D. cause 

6. A. on B. in C. by D. over 7. A. process B. create C. manipulate D. mould 

8. A. cause B. exit C. produce D. emit 

9. A. positions B. careers C. situation D. employment 10. A. time B. moment C. occasion D. chance 

II. Read the following passage carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10  points) 

As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have  become increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks. High-fat  

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diets and “life in the fast lane” have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure.  But according to new studies, the list of risk factors may be significantly longer and quite surprising.  Heart failure, for example, appears to have seasonal and temporal patterns. A higher percentage of  heart attacks occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any  other day of the week. In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after  waking. Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980, and have since  discovered a number of possible causes. An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and  concentration of heart stimulating hormones, plus a reduction of blood flow to the heart, may all  contribute to the higher incidence of heart attacks between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.  In other studies, both birthdays and bachelorhood have been implicated as risk factors. Statistics  reveal that heart attack rates increase significantly for both females and males in the few days  immediately preceding and following their birthdays. And unmarried men are more at risk for heart  attacks than their married counterparts. Though stress is thought to be linked in some way to all of the  aforementioned risk factors, intense research continues in the hope of further comprehending why and  how heart failure is triggered. 

1. What does the passage mainly discuss? 

A. risk factors in heart attacks B. seasonal and temporal patterns of heart attacks 

C. cardiology in the 1980s D. diet and stress as factors in heart attacks 2. In line 3, the word “potential” could best be re-placed by which of the following? 

A. harmful B. primary C. unknown D. possible 

3. The word “trigger” as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following? 

A. involve B. affect C. cause D. encounter 4. Which of the following could best replace the word “incidence” as used in line 5? 

A. increase B. rate C. chance D. factor 

5. The word “temporal” means 

A. affected by B. of a certain date C. expected D. regularly 

6. The phrase “susceptible to” could best be replaced by 

A. aware of B. affected by C. accustomed D. prone to 

7. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a possible cause of many heart attacks? A. decreased blood flow to the heart B. increased blood pressure 

C. lower heart rate D. increase in hormones 

8. The word “phenomenon” in line 14 refers to which of the following? 

A. habit B. illness C. occurrence D. activity 

9. The word “implicated” in line 21 could best be replaced by which of the following? 

A. indicated B. disregarded C. investigated D. discovered 10. Which of the following does the passage infer? 

A. We now fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks. 

B. We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks. 

C. We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks. 

D. We do not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks. 

E. WRITING:  

I. Choose the best option to complete the sentences. (10 points) 

1. All scientists follow the same basic research principles as they pose questions, consider possible  answers, and …………….. . 

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A. with gathering evidence B. evidence is gathered C. evidence gathers there D. gather evidence 2. The grand Canyon, ……………., is located in Northwestern Arizona. 

A. one of the eight wonders of the world B. having the eighth wonder of the world C. is one of the world’s eight wonder D. is one of the eight wonders of the world. 3. … that increasing numbers of compact-disc players will be bought by consumers in the years to come. A. They are anticipated B. In anticipation C. Anticipating D. It is anticipated 4. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree ……………. . A. my education will be employed by the university 

B. employment will be given to me by the university 

C. the university will employ me 

D. I will be employed by the university. 

5. Only after food has been dried and canned ……………………………. . 

A. that it should be stored for later consumption. B. should it be stored for later consumption. C. should be stored for later consumption. D. it should be stored for later consumption. 6. The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years ………….. . A. is an evidence of us wanting to know more of our solar system. 

B. indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system 

C. how we want to learn more about the solar system. 

D. is pointing to evidence of our intention to know a lot more about what is called our solar system. 7. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops, and …………….. . 

A. Florida also B. Florida as well C. Florida too D. so does Florida 8. The chairman requested that ………………….. . 

A. the members studied more carefully the problem 

B. the members study the problem more carefully 

C. with more carefulness the problem could be study. 

D. the problem was more carefulnessly studied 

9. This car has many features including ………………….. . 

A. stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas. 

B. good music, safe devices, air conditioning, and gas 

C. stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas 

D. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage. 

10. Public television stations are different from commercial stations ………………. . A. because they receive money differently and different types of shows. 

B. for money and programme types. 

C. in the areas of funding and programming 

D. because the former receives money and has programs differently from the later. II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the  sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

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1. It was wrong of you to scare your mother like that. 

-> You oughtn’t ………………………………………………………………………. . 2. “I never told anyone about your scheme,” he said. 

-> He denied …………………………………………………………………………… . 3. I didn’t realise how much he was influenced by his brother. 

-> I didn’t realise the extent …………………………………………………………… . 4. Although he was tired, he agreed to play tennis. 

-> Tired ………………………………………………………………………………… . 5. Ann was afraid the neighbours would despise her for not having a washing machine. -> Ann was afraid the neighbours would look ………………………………………………….. . 6. It is in my opinion that there is no advantage in further discussion. 

-> As I see ………………………………………………………………………………………… . 7. The manager is not to be disturbed. 

-> On no account ………………………………………………………………………………….. . 8. Although the dog appeared harmless, it was in fact, quite dangerous. 

-> Contrary ………………………………………………………………………………………… . 9. If only you had tried harder, you might have passed the exam. 

-> If only you had made ………………………………………………………………………………. . 10. I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me? 

-> Would you ………………………………………………………………………………….? III. Write a passage in about 200 words about the following topic: (10 pts) 

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Parents are the best teachers.”Use  specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 

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Practice 5 

A. Listening(15 points) 

I. Listen to people discussing plans for the weekend. Tick the letter representing the phrase that describes their plans. 

1. Lisa 

A. meet a friend at the pool B. go out on a date C. go out with Cathy 2. Kim 

A. go to a movie B. go to a football gameC. meet some friend 3. Kate 

A. meet friends at the airport B. go to a party C. go to Mary’s house 4. Jeff 

A. study for exams B. meet Clint D. go to a movie 

5. Jenny 

A. paint the kitchen with Tony B. paint Tony’s kitchen C. clean up the kitchen 6. Christy 

A. stay in town B. visit cousins D. visit friends 

II. Listen to some people talking about their jobs and decide these statements are true or false. 6. Diane is a teacher. 

7. Diane is not very happy with her work. 

8. Diane eats a lot. 

9. Tracy doesn’t like the kind of work she does. 

10. Tracy likes her boss. 

11. Greg is not too busy at work these days. 

12. Greg’s friend doesn’t drive. 

13. Joe enjoys working with young people. 

14. Joe and his friend are going out for lunch. 

15. Joe’s friend’s phone number is 534-2332

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B. Phonetics: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.  

1. A. romanticism B. majority C. attitude D. contractual 2. A. oblige B. maintain C. reject D. survey 3. A. partnership B. marriage C. summary D. attractive 

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4. A. protect B. process C. polite D. confide 5. A. ceremony B. celebration C. composition D. generation C. Grammar and vocabulary. 

I. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. 

1. He traveled ………………. in Europe. 

A. effectively B. exclusively C. extensively D. exhaustively 

2. I like him very much. He is …………………… . 

A. so good a man B. quite a good man C. quite good man D. A or B 3. Hadn’t you watched the movie last night, you ………………. sleepy now. 

A. wouldn’t have been B. might have not been C. wouldn’t beD. wouldn’t have being 4. The village had been flooded the year before so it ……………. plenty of green pasturage then.  A. contained B. contains C. has contained D would have contained 5. When we return home from work, we found the door …………….. . 

A. unlocking B. unlocked C. to be unlocked D. have unlocked 

6. ……….. you discover the weakness, the easier the task should become. 

A. Quicker B. The more quickly C. The fastest D. The easiest 

7. I wish I’d ……………this calculator before I bought it. It doesn’t seem to be working. A. tried on B. tried out C. worked on D. worked out 8. He said he was ……debt and asked me ……a loan ……$50. 

A. on/ for/ of B. in/ for/ withC. on/ by/ of D. in/ for/ of 

9. It is vital that we ……………….. a change in people’s attitudes. 

 A. bring down B. bring back C. bring about D. look after 

10.  

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 1. Third time lucky! After two ………….. attempts, Mark’s finally passed his driving test. (success) 2. The new comer is …………with the area around him or her. (familiar) 

3. People usually have hobbies for ………….. . (enjoy) 

4. They imagined that they made the rules, but in …………, they were mere puppets. (real) 5. Street noise is one of the ………..of living in the city. (advantage) 

6. Studies show that smoking is ……………… . (health) 

7. Some universities in the United States have ………….dormitories. (co-educate) 8. A ……………person is one who is kind. (think) 

9. There are various …………. for the party. (possible) 

10. The author gives three examples of the ………….. culture shock. (orient) 

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correct. (5 points) 

1. (A) In warm (B) weather , a caterpillar (C)will spend (D)fewer time in pupa stage. 

2. (A)Folding fans arrived in Europe in the sixteenth century from China, where they (B)had been (C)  common used for (D) more than 500 years. 

3. Volcanologists (A)make the jot (B) of (C)classifying volcanoes (D)as extinct, dormant, or active. 

4. (A)Artificial sweetened (B)known as cyclamates (C) banned because of evidence that they caused  cancer in (D) laboratory rats. 

5. The opossum (A) plays (B) dead, (C) when it is, in fact, (D) live. 

D. Reading 

I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points) 

 It is the nature of athletic records that they are broken and their place is taken by others. Yet many in  sports (1)………………., there is a mark which is not significant in itself, but which becomes a legend as  athletes (2)………… to break it. The most public of these is the attempt to run a mile in less than four  minutes. 

In 1945, the mile record was broken down to four minutes, 1.5 seconds. And there, for nine years, it  stuck. Then, in 1954, a medical student (3)………….. Roger Bannister decided to try and break the  record. He had been (4) ……….. for this day since running the mile in 4 minutes, 2 seconds the (5) …………….year. 

Two other runners set the pace for him and in 250 yards to go he burst ahead for the finish. He wrote (6) …………..: ‘ My body had exhausted all its energy, but it (7)………… on running the same…. Those (8) …………. few seconds seemed never-ending. I could see the line of the fishing tape…like a man making  a desperate attempt to save himself from danger…’ 

Bannister’s time was three minutes, 59.4 seconds. (9) …………. This record has been broken on many  (10)………. since, Bannister’s achievement will never be forgotten. 

1. A. happenings B. events C. games D. matches 2. A. try B. try on C try out D try for 3. A. entitled B. called C nicknamed D known 4. A. trying B. studying C running D training  5. A. early B. previous C past D. former 6. A. afterwards B. then C next D first 7. A went B. continue C ran D got 

8. A large B. late C latest D later 

9. A But B. In spite of C However D Although 10. A times B. opportunities C occasions D incidents 

II. Read the following passage carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10  points) 

The air above our head is becoming cleaner. A breath of fresh air has been running right round the planet for the past five years.. The planet is purging itself of pollution. Paul Novell of the University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this phenomenon says, “It seems as if the planet’s own cleansing service has suddenly got a new lease of life. Suddenly, there are a lot of changes going on up there.” 

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Estimates of the death toll from urban smogs have been steadily rising, so the new cleaner trend could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for the planet itself. The sudden and unexpected reversal of several decades of worsening pollution extends from the air in city streets to the remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica. Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon monoxide, from car exhausts and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle, paddy fields and gas fields. Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warming, has fallen slightly. There are two theories about why pollution is disappearing. First, there is less pollution to start with due to laws to cut down urban smog and acid rain starting to have a global impact. Second the planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up. The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl. It is present throughout the atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by oxidizing them. The amount of hydroxyl in the air had fallen by a quarter in the 1980’s. Now, it may be reviving for two reasons: because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in more ultraviolet radiation into the lower atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl. Then the stricter controls of vehicle exhausts in America and Europe may have cut global carbon monoxide emissions, thereby allowing more hydroxyl to clean up other pollutants. 

1. What is the main topic of the passage? 

A. The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere. B. The changing pollutants in the atmosphere. C. Hydroxyl’s influence on the atmosphere. D. The oxygenation of the atmosphere. 2.The word “purging” is closest in meaning to______ 

A. destroying B. refining C. filtering D. ridding 

3.According to the passage, life expectancy partly depends on people having …………… . 

A. access to details about atmospheric pollution B. recommendations from university research 

C. improvement in atmospheric conditions D. changes in their lifestyle 4.The word “toll” could best be replaced by ……………… . 

A. costs B. count C. damage D. loss 

5. What does the author suggest is the main cause of pollution reduction? 

A. Less impact from burning forest C. Curtailment of chemicals 

B. Smaller number of cars D. Fewer cattle and gas fields  

6. The word “It” refers to________ . 

A. urban smog B. a clean-up agent C. acid rain D. the ozone hole 

7. It can be inferred from the passage that the cleansing of the planet is_____ . 

A. inexplicable B. confusing C. surprising D. predictable 

8. Based on information in the passage, all of the following information referring to hydroxyl is true except________. 

A. The reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl. 

B. Oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl. 

C. There is difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl. 

D. Ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl.  

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9. The word “reviving” is closest in meaning to_____. 

A. reappearing B. refreshing C. reproducing D. repeating 

10. The passage supports which of the following conclusions? 

A. The decrease of methane has enabled ultraviolet radiation to enter the atmosphere. B. An expansion in hydroxyl has enlarged the ozone hole. 

C. The reduction in carbon dioxide has produced a cleaner atmosphere.  

D. The beneficial effect of hydroxyl has aided the cleansing process. 

E. Writing:  

I. Choose the best option to complete the sentences. (10 points) 

1. This is the worst production of this play I’ve ever seen. 

A. I have never seen so bad a production of this play.B. I have never seen such bad a production of this play. 

C. I have never seen so bad production of this play. D. I have never seen such bad production of this play. 

2. It is useless to argue with him. 

A. It is no use to argue with him. B. It is no use arguing with him. C. It is no use of arguing with him. D. It is no use for him to argue. 3. “Could you wait a second while I get my book?” Peter said to Jane. 

A. Peter said to Jane to wait a second while he got his books. 

B. Peter said to Jane she could wait a second while he got his books. 

C. Peter asked Jane could wait a second while he got his books. 

D. Peter asked Jane to wait a second while he got his books. 

4. The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. 

A. The thief wore gloves so as not to leave any fingerprints. 

B. The thief wore gloves in order to not leave any fingerprints. 

C. The thief wore gloves in order not to leave any fingerprints. 

D. The thief wore gloves so that not leave any fingerprints. 

5. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress. 

A. She never went to Paris to buy a new dress. B. She never went to Paris without buying a new dress. 

C. She never bought a new dress without going to Paris. D. She never bought a new dress when she went to Paris. 

6. Our newspaper reporter in Paris sent this report. 

A. This report was sent by our newspaper reporter in Paris. 

B. This report was sent to Paris by our newspaper reporter. 

C. This report was sent for Paris our newspaper reporter. 

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D. This report was sent to our newspaper reporter in Paris. 

7. He tried to explain the problem to his wife. 

A. He tried explaining his wife the problem. B. He tried to explain his wife the problem. C. He attempted to explain his wife the problem. D. He attempted to explain to his wife the problem. 8. He failed the test many times but he didn’t stop trying. 

A. Failing the test never discourages him. B. He didn’t stop trying although he failed the test many times. 

C. He did not stop trying despite his first failure. D. He never stops trying but fails to pass the test. 9. I would prefer you deliver the sofa on Sunday. 

A. The sofa will be delivered on Sunday. B. They will deliver the sofa on Sunday. C. I’d rather have the sofa delivered. D. I would rather have the sofa delivered on Sunday. 10. The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired. 

A. The car was too rusty to be repaired. B. The car was very rusty to repaired. C. It was late for the car to be repaired. D. The car needs repairing. 

II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the  sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

1. It is disappointing that we haven’t heard from Molly. 

 We are ……………………………………………………………………………… 2. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party. 

He regretted …………………………………………………………………………… 

3. When she saw the dog coming towards her, she quickly crossed the road. 

 Seeing …………………………………………………………………………… 4. ‘You’d better not waste your time, Betty,’ Tom said. 

Tom ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5. ‘It was nice of you to invite me to your birthday party. Thanks very much.’ 

Mike thanked ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6. Rita is exhausted today because she didn’t get any sleep last night. 

Rita would ……………………………………………………………………….. 7. I live in the town not far from the capital. 

 The town ………………………………………………………………………………… 8. I did not know what would happen, and I did not care what would happen. 

 I neither …………………………………………………………………………………. 9. The police think the burglar got in through the bathroom window. 

 The burglar ……………………………………………………………………………… 10. We can’t possibly work in this noise. 

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 It’s ……………………………………………………………………………………… 

III. Write a passage of about 150 to 200 words about one of the thing that symbolizes the Vietnamese  culture. 

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Practice 6 

A. LISTENING (15 pts) 

Listen to the recording and complete the sentences: 

1. The purpose of Dr David’s opening remark is to ………………..all the new students. 2. The deputy is Miss Gray who is …………………. of English. 

3. Mrs. White’s job is to ………………… student welfare. 

4. Dr. East is not at the meeting because he is ………………… . 

5. Miss Gray is going to tell the new students about the ………………………….. . Listen the second part and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F) 6. Students can get a timetable from the college office. 

7. The private study rooms close at 6 everyday. 

8. Anyone interested in sports should see Mrs. White after the meeting. 

9. The common room is closed in the evening. 

10. Mrs. White has a brochure explaining accommodation problems. 

11. The library is open in the evening. 

12. The college has a large number of strict rules. 

13. Lectures are compulsory. 

14. Smoking is not allowed in any of the study rooms. 

15. Cycling is not allowed. 

B. PHONETICS: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each  group.(5 pts) 

1. A. scientist B. accident C. cosmonaut D. engineer 

2. A. satisfaction B. approximate C. uncertainty D. congratulate 3. A. psychology B. temperature C. impossible D. unfortunate 4. A. venture B. occur C. precise D. extreme 

5. A. appoint B. gather C. threaten D. vanish 

C. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. 

 I. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. (10 pts) 

1. BARNEY & FRIENDS gave children……….pleasure.  

A. a great deal of B. a large quantity C. a large deal of D. a great  number of  

2. Despite a lot of hardship, the Green City Project will go………..  

A. before B. forward C. advance D. ahead 

3. There’s a good film………town.  

A. on at B. in over C. on in D. in on  4. The policeman explained to us……..get to the market.  

A. how B. how could C. how we could D. how could  we  

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5. Please fill in your employment history, including your…….employer as well as any previous ones you  might have had.  

A. private B. daily C. constant D. current 6. The woman………someone had stolen her purse, but although they searched everyone in the shop, it  wasn’t found.  

A. accused B. enforced C. claimed D. warned  

7. On Christmas Eve, the…….family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother’s house.  A. mere B. entire C. total D. complete  8. This chemical gives ………….. a terrible smell.  

A. off B. up C. out D. away 

9. The Vietnamese People’s Army took …………. Hanoi on the 10th of October 1954. A. over B. up C. in D. back 10. Richard Wright enjoyed success and influence …………….. among Black American writers of his  era. 

A. were unparallel B. are unparallel C. unparallel D. the unparallel 11. …… spotted owl is now in danger of soon becoming extinct. 

A. That B. The C. This D. A 

12. “Excuse me, which is the way to the post office?” “Sorry, I’m new here.” “……….” A. Not at all B. Bad luck C. That’s true D. Thank you all the same 13. “Hi, Bill! Congratulations!” “……………..” 

A. All right B. You are right C. That’s goodD. Thank you 14. “How is John’s homework done?” “…………….” 

A. Quite well B. Good C. Well, let’s wait for a while D. Do it yourself 15. “May I take a seat here?” “………..…” 

A. I’m not sure B. Yes, do it please 

C. That’s a good idea D. I’m glad you do. 

II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points) 

1. Teachers must keep a record of students’ ………… . (attend) 

2. School uniform is no longer ……………… in many British schools. (compel) 3. His doctor made an urgent …………. for a copy of the record. (require) 

4. Eating fish and lots of vegetables greatly increases your life ………………. . (expect) 5. Tim spoke ……………….. because he was so excited. (breath) 

6. When Jean made up for the play, she was ……………… . (recognize) 

7. Like oil, gas is a fossil fuel and is thus a ………… source of energy. (renew) 

8. You must forgive my ……………. in these matters. (experience) 

9. She took the job to be ………………………. independent. (finance) 

10. I’ve never known such a ……………….person. (quarrel) 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (5 points) 

1. (A)When the sun bear cubs (B) are born, they are almost (C) completely hairless, (D) can’t bear, and  blind. 

2. Tucked (A) away (B) in the(C) mountains of Bolivia and Peru (D) are the highest navigable lake in the  world. 

3. The (A) invention if the silicon chip in the 1960s (B) has revolutionized (C) the computer (D) industry. 4. Some tress such as the banksias need (A) to be burned (B) periodically so that the seeds (C) would open and (D) geminate. 

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5. The U.S mint (A) makes frequently coins from (B) cheap alloys that are worth (C) far less than the  value(D) stamped on them. 

D. READING 

I. . Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of  the blanks.  

The Industrial Revolution in Britain was built on the use of machines in factories. Since the 1950s,  Britain’s (1)……industries have replaced machine operators with computers, and this (2)……has led to a  decline in the number of (3)…….in many factories. Goods are bought and used much more than ever  before but a lot of these goods are imported. By the beginning of the 20th century, other industrial  countries like the USA were (4)…….with Britain’s exports, and countries in the Far East have been able to  provide cheaper (5)……since the 1970s. Areas located with heavy industries are suffering high  unemployment. During the last 30 years, there has been a constant rise in smaller industries (6)………as  “light industries”. These ones use electricity and are not (7) ………on raw materials such as coal so they are “footloose”, i.e. they can be located anywhere. They produce such things as washing machines or spare  (8) ………. Some of these industries produce nothing at all, but provide services like distribution. The  consumer boom of the 1980s and the increased leisure time of most Britons have led to rapid (9) …….. in  service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing, and in industries which  distribute, maintain, and repair (10)………consumer goods.  

1. A. manufacturing B. big C. large D. running  2. A. replacement B. change C. exchange D. automation 3. A. employers B. employees C. labors D. servers  4. A. working B. familiar C. competing D. fed up  5. A. things B. products C. produce D. imports  6. A. considered B. regarded C. known D. worked  7. A. dependent B. reliable C. dependable D. command  8. A. details B. parts C. sections D. gadgets  9. A. growth B. increase C. expansion D. extension  10. A. everyday B. home C. household D. expensive  

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of  the following questions.  

 Animation traditionally is done by hand-drawing or painting successive frames of an object, each  slightly different than the preceding frame. In computer animation, although the computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the beginning and ending frames and the  computer will produce the drawings between the first and the last drawing. This is generally referred to as computer-assisted animation, because the computer is more of a helper than an originator.   In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final sequence of  pictures.  

These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that define the objects in the pictures as they exist in mathematical space. The database consists of endpoints, and color and intensity information.  Highly trained professionals are needed to produce such effects because animation that obtains high  degrees of realism involves computer techniques for three-dimensional transform

ation, shading, and  curvatures.  

 High-tech computer animation for film involves very expensive computer systems along with special  color terminals or frame buffers. The frame buffer is nothing more than a giant image memory for  viewing a single frame. It temporarily holds the image for display on the screen.   A camera can be used to film directly from the computer’s display screen, but for the highest quality  images possible, expensive film recorders are used. The computer computes the positions and colors for  the figures in the picture, and sends this information to the recorder, which captures it on film.  

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Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder.  Once this process is completed, it is repeated for the next frame. When the entire sequence has been  recorded on the film, the film must be developed before the animation can be viewed. If the entire  sequence does not seem right, the motions must be corrected, recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded.  This approach can be very expensive and time consuming. Often, computer-animation companies first do  motion tests with simple computer-generated line drawings before selling their computers to the task of  calculating the high-resolution, realistic-looking images.  

1. What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss?  

A. The production process B. The equipment needed C. The high cost D. The role of the artist 2. According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the……..  A. first frame B. middle frames C. last frame D. entire sequence of frames  3. The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to……..  

A. formulas B. databases C. numbers D. objects 4. According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used to…………  A. add color to the images B. expose several frames at the same time  C. store individual images D. create new frames  

5. According to the passage, the positions and colours of the figures in high-tech animation are  determined by…. 

A. drawing several versions B. enlarging one frame at a lime  C. analyzing the sequence from different angles D. using computer calculations  6. The word “captures” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to……  

A. separates B. registers C. describes D. numbers  7. The word “Once” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to…..  

A. before B. since C. after D. while  8. According to the passage, how do computer-animation companies often test motion?  A. They experiment with computer-generated line drawings. B. They hand-draw successive frames. C. They calculate high-resolution images. D. They develop extensive mathematical  formulas.  

9. The word “task” in the 4th paragraph is closest in meaning to…….  

A. possibility B. position C. time D. job 10. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?  

A. Computers have reduced the costs of animation.  

B. In the future, traditional artists will no longer be needed.  

C. Artists are unable to produce drawings as high in quality as computer drawings.  D. Animation involves a wide range of technical and artistic skills.  

E. WRITING. 

I. Choose the best answer. (10pts) 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original  one. 

1. Without skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.  

A. Had it been for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.  

B. He wouldn’t have survived the operation if he hadn’t had skilful surgery.  

C. But for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.  

D. With skilful surgery he would have survived the operation.  

2. What Rachael does in her free time doesn’t concern me.  

A. What Rachael does in her free time is none of my business.  

B. What Rachael does in her free time is not my concern.  

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C. I don’t know what Rachael does in her free time.  

D. What Rachael does in her free time is not concerned by me.  

3. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.  

A. Hadn’t it been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed.  

B. We could have managed with my father’s money.  

C. If we could managed, my father’s money would be there.  

D. If we couldn’t have managed, we would have had my father’s money.  

4. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.  

A. I put the phone down when the boss rang back.  

B. Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.  

C. No sooner had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.  

D. Scarcely had I put the phone down than the boss rang back.  

5. While I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, I will help you this time.  

A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time.  B. Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time.  C. Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time.  

D. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time.  

 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best sentence built from the given words or  phrases.  

6. when 1/ airport/ plane/ already/ leave.  

A. When I arrived the airport, the plane had already left. B. When I got to the airport, the plane had  already left. 

C. When I reached at the airport, the plane already left. D. When I came the airport, the plane had  already left.  

7. If/ weather/ fine/ an excursion/ tomorrow.  

A. If the weather will be fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow.  

B. If the weather is fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow.  

C. If the weather is fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.  

D. If the weather were fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.  

8. She/ not alone/ when/ shopping/ yesterday.  

A. She was not alone when she did shopping yesterday. B. She is not alone when she go shopping  yesterday.  

C. She was not alone when she went shopping yesterday. D. She had not been alone when she went  shopping yesterday 

9. a pity/ wish/ tell/ about/ this.  

A. What a pity! I wish you had told us about this. B. What a pity! I wish you told us about this.  C. What a pity! I wish you would tell us about this. D. What a pity! I wish you have told us about  this.  

10. Only/ this way/ make/ laws/ effective.  

A. Only by this way we can make our laws effective. B. Only this way we can make our laws  effective.  

C. Only by this way can we make our laws effective. D. Only by this way we can make it effective  our laws.  

II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the  sentence printed before it. (10 points) 

1. The train left before he got to the station. 

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2. We should spend as little money as possible. 

-> The less ………………………………………………………………………… . 3. This is my brother’s first solo flight in a glider. 

-> This is the first ………………………………………………………………….. . 4. We will not see each other again before I go. 

-> This will be ……………………………………………………………………….. .

5. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed. 

-> But for …………………………………………………………………………….. . 6. He’ll give you a sack if you are late for the meeting. (otherwise) 

-> ……………………………………………………………………………………. . 7. If we took effective action now, we could still save the rain forests. (Were) 

-> ……………………………………………………………………………………. . 8. He is unlikely to win the competition. (chance) 

-> …………………………………………………………………………………….. . 9. The ban on hunting was only imposed because the minister insisted. ( but) 

-> …………………………………………………………………………………….. . 10. Taking the necessary precautions, you shouldn’t have any health problems. (Provided) -> ………………………………………………………………………………………. . 

III. Essay (10 pts): Write a passage of about 200 words about the following topic: Write a passage of about 200 words about the following topic: 

Are there any problems in our national curriculum? What should be changed to help students study  better? 

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Keys to De luyen HSG – practice 6

 

A. Listening: Tai lieu luyen thi Cambridge – Practice test 3. 

1. to welcome 2. in charge 3. look after 4. abroad 5. college routine 6. T 7.F 8. T 9. F 10. F 11. T 12. F 13. T 14. F 15. F B. Phonetics: 

1. D 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. A 

C. Grammar and vocabulary: 

1. A 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B 

II. 1. attendance. 2. compulsory 3. request 4. expectancy 5. breathlessly 6. unrecognizable 7. nonrenewable 8. unexperience 9. financially 10. quarrelsome III. 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A 

D. Reading 

I. 1. A 2.D 3. B 4. C 5. B 

 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C 

II.  

1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. D 

 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. D 

E. Writing 

I. 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. D 

 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. C 

II.  

1. By the time he got to the station, the train had left. 

2. The less money we spend, the better. 

3. This is the first time that my brother has flown solo in a glider. 

4. This will be the last time we see each other before I go. 

5. But for Jim’s greater speed, John would have won the gold medal. 

6. Don’t be late for the meeting, otherwise he’ll give you the sack! 

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7. Were we to take effective action now, we could still have save the rain forests. 8. He stands/ has little chance of winning the competitin. 

9. But for the minister’s insistence, the ban of hunting would not have been imposed. 10. Provided you take the necessary precautions, you shouldn’t have any health problems. 

ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

Practice 7 

A. Listening (15 pts) 

I. Listen and write in the information needed below, (only one word for each blank) THINGS TO BUY: 

 1. WEEKEND HILL WALKING. 

 Essential clothing: – strong (1) ……………… . 

– (2) ………………pair of socks 

– (3) ………………and jacket (waterproof if possible) 

– cotton (4) ……………….. . 

– two (5) ………………….. . 

– (6) ……………and gloves (perhaps) 

2. DEEP-SEA DIVING: 

Essential clothing: – (7) …………….swimsuits. 

– plenty of large (8) …………………. . 

– 2 pairs of (9) …………………….. . 

– 1 pair of sandals. 

– 1 cotton jumper. 

– light weight (10) …………………….. . 

II. Listen to the radio programme, and underline the correct answer to each question. 11. What was the first planned capital city? Rome/ Athens/ Washington, D.C. 

12. Who was Pierre-Charles L’Enfant? An American architect/ A Brazilian engineer/ A French engineer. 13. What did Pierre-Charles L’Enfant design a special area for? A park/ monuments/ museums. 14. When was a new Parliament House opened in Canberra? 1791/ 1800/ 1961 

15. How far is Brasilia from Rio de Janeiro? 600 miles/ 600 km/ 60 miles. 

B. Phonetics: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. (5 pts) 

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2. A. stimulate B. measurement C. surgical D. already. 3. A. medical B. convention C. majority D. humanity. 4. A. presidential B. foundation C. confidential D. recreation. 5. A. disease B. obtain C. desert D. apply. C. Grammar and vocabulary. 

 I. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. (15 pts) 

1. The soldier was punished for _____ to obey his commanding officer’s orders. A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting 

2. Nobody seems to be _____ control of those children. 

A. under B. over C. with D. in 

3. To get a passport, he must send his birth _____ and to photos. 

A. certificate B. license C. paper D. card 

4. There was no _____ in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left. 

A. good B. use C. worth D. point 

5. _____ you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out. 

A. although B. provided C. as D. unless 

6. You should consider the _____ carefully before you make a decision. 

A. pros and cons B. safe and sound C. spick and span D. odds and ends 7. Is he _____ enough to take on so much responsibility ? 

A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature 

8. We have had the roof of our house _____. 

A. to replace B. replace C. been replaced D. replaced 

9. Imagine you _____ a flight, would you have gone by train? 

A. haven’t booked B. hadn’t booked C. don’t book D. won’t book 10. They had _____ ashtrays on the table. 

A. Two square glass B. glass square two C. square two glass D. two glass square 11. – “I think you should try self-hypnosis.” – “ ………………….” 

A. I don’t know. I just don’t think it’s for me. B. No, I don’t, but my father does. C. Yes, I do. D. No, not so much 

12. “Excuse me. Is this the math class?” – “ ………………….” 

A. Yes, they are your math teachers. B. Yes, it is. And I’m your teacher. 

C. Not really. He’s the man over there. D. No, he isn’t here. 

13. – “Something is worrying me.” – “ …………………………” 

A. Well ,what are you doing? B. Well, tell me who’s that? 

C. Well, tell me what’s worrying you? D. Well, I know. 

14. –“ How would you like your steak?” – “…………………………..” 

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15. – “How did you hear about his death?” –“ ……………………… .” 

A. It’s too bad B. Your mother told me C. I don’t know him very well D. I’m not sure  why he died 

II. Read the text below. Use the word given in bracket to form a word that fits in the space. (10  points) 

Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping (31) __________ (depressed) away. It improves your body  and your mind and (32) __________ (able) you to perform better in the work place and at home. Proper  (33) __________ (breath) is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you should also take into (34) __________ (consider) your heart rate. It can be (35) __________ (harm) to do too much,  which is why all good fitness instructors emphasize the (36) ________(important) of “listening to your  body”. 

When you first start you should use good (37) __________ (judge), because it’s easy to make the mistake of using the equipment (38) __________ (correct) or doing too much at one time. Start slowly and build  up gradually. 

Exercise should not be seen as a (39) __________ (demand) task; it can be as easy as a quick walk. To  increase your fitness (40) __________ (steady), exercise for 20 minutes a day, 4 to 6 times a week and  you will notice a difference in your body and mind in a few weeks. 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (5 points) 

1. Geothermal energy is energy to obtain by using heat from the Earth’s interior.  A B C D 

2. In general the only kinds of cells that cannot replace itself are nerve cells. 

 A B C D 

3. Historians believe that some forms of advertising must be as old as barter and trade  A B C D 

4. Many television newscasters make the public an eyewitness to the news by means of on-the- spot,  alive reports.  

 A B C D   

5. Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area. 

 A B C  

D 

D. Reading 

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of  the blanks. (10 pts) 

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! The message hits Canadian consumers through all the media. As  newcomers from Sri Lanka, we compare the situation here the one back home. We may not be the most  (1) ……… citizens in the world, but compared with this, we do not have a rubbish problem – yet. 

Like many shoppers in Columbia, my partner Shahid and I used to have a cane basket we (2)  ………… with us to the Sunday market or pola every week. No environmentalists could have complained about it. You need a good strong basket at the pola. There are no supermarket trolleys to push around.  Most items – rice, flour, vegetables, fruit, biscuits, eggs – are bought (3) ……………. Or wrapped in  

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newspaper. At (4) …………., we would carry one plastic bag separately. For eggs we took a reusable  plastic tray with us. 

When income (5) …………. Are low, people need to buy in small quantities. It is quite normal to  ask for a (6) ……… envelope, two eggs or 100 grams of sugar. The (7) ………….. is that, for the most  part, urban consumers in Sri Lanka cannot afford the luxury of waste. Most people do not buy more from  the grocers than they know they will actually consume. They re-use whatever they can and are loath to  discard bags, jars, tins, or boxes that can be put to other uses. 

But in recent years Western-style supermarket have begun to spring up in Colombo. They hold out the (8) ………of clean, efficient, streamlined service to customers. A range of imported goods, dressed up in their layers of attractive colourful (9) ………….. beckons from the shelves. There are the (10)  ………… products that demand your attention on the TV advertisements. Along with them, Sri Lanka,  like so many other developing countries, may have imported a problem that once never existed. 

1. A. qualified B. concerned C. worried D. experienced 2. A. took over B. took away C. took along D. took up 

3. A. free B. in pieces C. bit by bit D. loose 

4. A. maximum B. most C. highest D. best 5. A. rates B. amounts C. sizes D. levels 6. A. simple B. single C. singular D. sole 

7. A. point B. case C. example D. question 

8. A. promise B. advantage C. evidence D. sight 

9. A. packets B. packs C. packing D. padding 

10. A. very B. just C. similar D. likely 

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of  the following questions. (10 pts) 

For many years, scientists have speculated that the cataclysmic impact of ail asteroid with the  earth was responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago. Previous  discoveries and results have hinted that an asteroid two kilometres in diameter struck the Yucatan  peninsula in Eastern Mexico. This impact, stronger than one thousand nuclear explosions, is speculated  to have cast a cloud of dust and debris into the atmosphere, covering the entire surface of the earth and  blocking out the sun and consequently lowering the surface temperature of the earth. With such a radical  change in the earth environment, scientists believe that over 99% of all animal and plant species were  eradicated. Only after millions of years did plants and animals ever begin to recover. But the reign of the  dinosaurs had ended and the age of mammals had begun. 

The crucial link that has his theory together has been the element iridium. Iridium is not  commonly found on either the surface of the earth or inside the crust. It is more commonly found in  asteroids or meteorites through out the solar system. Scientists have hypothesized that after the asteroid  impacted the earth, an even layer of iridium sediment settled over the globe and eventually became part of its surface. The theory of course, has depended on the discovery of such an existing layer of iridium. 

Unfortunately, scientists have never been able to offer absolute proof that this asteroid impact ever occurred. Recently, however, a discovery may go a long way toward validating these scientists’ theories.  In 1996, a team of marine biologists excavated samples of rock from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean just  off the coat of Bermuda. Found thousands of meters below the sea, these samples contain iridium similar  to those found in the Yucatan peninsular thousands kilometers away. At first, scientists were skeptical  whether the samples were from the same time period. But since carbon dating placed them to 65 million  years ago, they doubts were quickly alleviated. Since then many of the other theories for the demise of the dinosaur have been finally laid to rest. 

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1. This passage mainly discusses a theory about 

 A. Which type of dinosaur roamed where. B. archeological evidence from Mexico and the  Atlantic Ocean. 

C. why the dinosaurs turned into birds and reptiles. D. the extinction of the dinosaurs 

2. According to the passage, approximately how large was the asteroid that scientists believe struck the  Earth? 

A. 2 kilometers in diameters B. 65 kilometers in diameters 

C. 1000 kilometers in diameters D. 99 kilometers in diameters 3. The word “hinted” is closest in meaning to  

A. disprove B. flirted C. denied D. implied 

4. The word “cast” is closest in meaning to 

A. shone B. climbed C. dispersed D. excused 

5. What can be inferred from the passage about asteroid impact in the passage? A. New plants and animals evolved with the changed environment 

B. The gravitational force from the earth’s core is altered. 

C. A planetary defense system formed 

D. The climate remained fairly constant. 

6. The word “reign” is closest in meaning to 

A. understanding B. dominance C. denial D. extremity 7. The word “it” refers to 

A. crust B. asteroids C. earth D. iridium 8. What does the third paragraph of the passage mainly discuss? 

A. The major processes that have created the earth’s crust. 

B. The composition of the ocean floor in the Atlantic Ocean. 

C. Recent discoveries that may confirm the asteroid impact hypothesis. 

D. The discovery of ancient fossils located far beneath the ocean floor. 

9. According to the passage, the iridium found beneath the ocean floor near Bermuda ………. . A. can be refined into fossil fuels B. is similar to the iridium found on the Yucatan peninsula. C. originated from dinosaur remains D. was chemically manufactured by miners. 10. The paragraph following the passage probably discusses 

 A. the relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction. 

B. why dinosaurs lived where they lived. 

 C. recent computer imagery of dinosaur movement. 

D. the possibility of a future asteroid impact. 

E. Writing. 

I. Choose the best answer. (10pts) 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original  one. 

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1. I’d have bought Sam’s car if I had known he was selling it. 

A. I knew Sam wanted to sell his car.  

 B. I didn’t buy Sam’s car. 

C. I bought the car without knowing it was Sam’s.  

 D. I’ll buy the car as soon as Sam decides to sell it. 

2. She doesn’t usually stay up late. 

A. She’s not acquainted with staying up late. B. She’s not used to stay up late. 

C. She’s not familiar to staying up late. D. She’s not used to staying up late. 3. “Where are you spending your holidays?” Janet asked us. 

A. Janet asked us that where we were spending our holidays. 

B. Janet asked us where were we spending our holidays. 

C. Janet asked us where you were spending your holidays. 

D. Janet asked us where we were spending our holidays. 

4. “I was not there at the time,” he said. 

A. He denied that he was there at the time. B. he denied being there at the time. C. He denied not being there at the time. D. He denied that he wasn’t there at the time. 5. He regretted not inviting her to his birthday party. 

 A. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party. 

B. He wished he invited her to his birthday party. 

 C. He wished he would have invited her to his birthday party 

D. He wished to invite her to his birthday party. 

6. I would rather have an egg for breakfast. 

A. I would eat an egg if I was hungry. B. I don’t want an egg for breakfast. C. I prefer to have an egg for breakfast. D. I’ll have an egg if there’s nothing else. 7. We played too well to be worried by our defeat. 

A. We didn’t play well but won the match. B. We didn’t play well and lost the match. C. We played well but lost the match. D. We played well and won the match. 8. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time. 

A. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early. 

B. There was not enough time to hold the meeting. 

C. The meeting is planned to start in a short time. 

D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual. 

9. “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him. 

A. She reminded him not to forget to phone the office. 

B. She reminded him to forget not to phone the office. 

C. She reminded him to phone the office. 

D. She reminded him about phoning the office. 

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10. “If I were you, I’d look for another job.” 

A. I suggest your looking for another job. B. I suggest that you would look for another job. C. I suggest you to look for another job. D. I suggest that you look for another job. 

II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence  printed before it. (10 points) 

1. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn’t be repaired. 

-> The house was too …………………………………………………………….. . 

2. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful. 

-> The ……………………………………………………………………….. . 

3. You won’t reach the station in less than twenty minutes. 

-> It will take……………………………………………………………… . 

4. What has this experience taught you? 

-> What conclusions …………………………………………………………? 

5. I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they resprayed it. 

-> I had …………………………………………………………………….. . 

6. When I notice it was formal dress, it was too late. (until) 

-> …………………………………………………………………………. . 

7. I wanted to learn Russian before I visited Moscow. (without) 

-> ……………………………………………………………………….. . 

8. Women are not allowed to enter the inner temple. (let) 

-> ……………………………………………………………………… . 

9. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students. (take) 

-> ……………………………………………………………………. . 

10. He is very likely to come. (probability) 

-> …………………………………………………………………….. . 

III. Essay: Write a passage (250 words) about the following topic: (10 pts) 

People attend college or university fro many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career  preparation, increase knowledge …). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific  reasons and examples to support you answer. 

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KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

Practice 7 

A. Listening (15 pts) 

I. Listen and write in the information needed below, (only one word for each blank) THINGS TO BUY: 

 1. WEEKEND HILL WALKING. 

 Essential clothing: – strong (1) boots . 

– (2) three pair of socks 

– (3) …trousers and jacket (waterproof if possible) 

– cotton (4) shirts. . 

– two (5) sweaters. . 

– (6) hat and gloves (perhaps) 

2. DEEP-SEA DIVING: 

Essential clothing: – (7) two swimsuits. 

– plenty of large (8) towels . 

– 2 pairs of (9) shorts. . 

– 1 pair of sandals. 

– 1 cotton jumper. 

– light weight (10) bag . 

II. Listen to the radio programme, and underline the correct answer to each question. 11. What was the first planned capital city? Rome/ Athens/ Washington, D.C. 

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12. Who was Pierre-Charles L’Enfant? An American architect/ A Brazilian engineer/ A French engineer. 13. What did Pierre-Charles L’Enfant design a special area for? A park/ monuments/ museums. 14. When was a new Parliament House opened in Canberra? 1791/ 1800/ 1961 

15. How far is Brasilia from Rio de Janeiro? 600 miles/ 600 km/ 60 miles. 

B. Phonetics: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. (5 pts) 

6. A. material B. emission C. optical D. conjunction. 7. A. stimulate B. measurement C. surgical D. already. 8. A. medical B. convention C. majority D. humanity. 

9. A. presidential B. foundation C. confidential D.  recreation. 

10. A. disease B. obtain C. desert D. apply. C. Grammar and vocabulary. 

 I. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. (15 pts) 

1. The soldier was punished for _____ to obey his commanding officer’s orders. A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting 

2. Nobody seems to be _____ control of those children. 

A. under B. over C. with D. in 

3. To get a passport, he must send his birth _____ and to photos. 

A. certificate B. license C. paper D. card 

4. There was no _____ in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left. 

A. good B. use C. worth D. point 

5. _____ you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out. 

A. although B. provided C. as D. unless 

6. You should consider the _____ carefully before you make a decision. 

A. pros and cons B. safe and sound C. spick and span D. odds and ends (Advantages and dis) (binh an) (neat and clean) (small and not very important) 7. Is he _____ enough to take on so much responsibility ? 

A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature 

8. We have had the roof of our house _____. 

A. to replace B. replace C. been replaced D. replaced 9. Imagine you _____ a flight, would you have gone by train? 

A. haven’t booked B. hadn’t booked C. don’t book D. won’t book 10. They had _____ ashtrays on the table. 

A. Two square glass B. glass square two C. square two glass D. two glass square 11. – “I think you should try self-hypnosis.” – “ ………………….” 

A. I don’t know. I just don’t think it’s for me. B. No, I don’t, but my father does. 

C. Yes, I do. D. No, not so much 

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12. “Excuse me. Is this the math class?” – “ ………………….” 

A. Yes, they are your math teachers. B. Yes, it is. And I’m your teacher. C. Not really. He’s the man over there. D. No, he isn’t here. 

13. – “Something is worrying me.” – “ …………………………” 

A. Well ,what are you doing? B. Well, tell me who’s that? 

C. Well, tell me what’s worrying you? D. Well, I know. 

14. –“ How would you like your steak?” – “…………………………..” 

A. Yes, sir B. Very good C. Not too bad D. Rare, please 15. – “How did you hear about his death?” –“ ……………………… .” 

A. It’s too bad B. Your mother told me C. I don’t know him very well D. I’m not sure why he died 

II. Read the text below. Use the word given in bracket to form a word that fits in the space. (10  points) 

Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping (31) depression (depressed) away. It improves your body and your mind and (32) __ enables __ (able) you to perform better in the work place and at home. Proper (33) __ breathing __ (breath) is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you 

should also take into (34) _ consideration _ (consider) your heart rate. It can be (35) _ harmful _ (harm)  to do 

too much, which is why all good fitness instructors emphasize the (36) _ importance _ (important) of “listening to your body”. 

When you first start you should use good (37) _ judgment _ (judge), because it’s easy to make the 

mistake of using the equipment (38) _ incorrectly _ (correct) or doing too much at one time. Start slowly  and 

build up gradually. 

Exercise should not be seen as a (39) __ demanding _ (demand) task; it can be as easy as a quick walk. To increase your fitness (40) steadily (steady), exercise for 20 minutes a day, 4 to 6 times a week and you will notice a difference in your body and mind in a few weeks. 

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct. (5 points) 

1. Geothermal energy is energy to obtain by using heat from the Earth’s interior.  A B C D 

2. In general the only kinds of cells that cannot replace itself are nerve cells. 

 A B C D 

3. Historians believe that some forms of advertising must be as old as barter and trade  A B C D 

4. Many television newscasters make the public an eyewitness to the news by means of on-the- spot,  alive reports. A B C 

D 

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5. Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area. A B C 

 D 

D. Reading 

I. . Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of  the blanks. (10 pts) 

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! The message hits Canadian consumers through all the media. As  newcomers from Sri Lanka, we compare the situation here the one back home. We may not be the most  (1) ……… citizens in the world, but compared with this, we do not have a rubbish problem – yet. 

Like many shoppers in Columbia, my partner Shahid and I used to have a cane basket we (2)  ………… with us to the Sunday market or pola every week. No environmentalists could have complained about it. You need a good strong basket at the pola. There are no supermarket trolleys to push around.  Most items – rice, flour, vegetables, fruit, biscuits, eggs – are bought (3) ……………. Or wrapped in  newspaper. At (4) …………., we would carry one plastic bag separately. For eggs we took a reusable  plastic tray with us. 

When income (5) …………. Are low, people need to buy in small quantities. It is quite normal to  ask for a (6) ……… envelope, two eggs or 100 grams of sugar. The (7) ………….. is that, for the most  part, urban consumers in Sri Lanka cannot afford the luxury of waste. Most people do not buy more from  the grocers than they know they will actually consume. They re-use whatever they can and are loath to  discard bags, jars, tins, or boxes that can be put to other uses. 

But in recent years Western-style supermarket have begun to spring up in Colombo. They hold out the (8) ………of clean, efficient, streamlined service to customers. A range of imported goods, dressed up in their layers of attractive colourful (9) ………….. beckons from the shelves. There are the (10)  ………… products that demand your attention on the TV advertisements. Along with them, Sri Lanka,  like so many other developing countries, may have imported a problem that once never existed. 

1. A. qualified B. concerned C. worried D. experienced 2. A. took over B. took away C. took along D. took up 

3. A. free B. in pieces C. bit by bit D. loose 

4. A. maximum B. most C. highest D. best 5. A. rates B. amounts C. sizes D. levels 6. A. simple B. single C. singular D. sole 

7. A. point B. case C. example D. question 

8. A. promise B. advantage C. evidence D. sight 

9. A. packets B. packs C. packing D. padding 

10. A. very B. just C. similar D. likely 

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of  the following questions. (10 pts) 

For many years, scientists have speculated that the cataclysmic impact of ail asteroid with the  earth was responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago. Previous  discoveries and results have hinted that an asteroid two kilometres in diameter struck the Yucatan  peninsula in Eastern Mexico. This impact, stronger than one thousand nuclear explosions, is speculated  to have cast a cloud of dust and debris into the atmosphere, covering the entire surface of the earth and  blocking out the sun and consequently lowering the surface temperature of the earth. With such a radical  change in the earth environment, scientists believe that over 99% of all animal and plant species were  

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eradicated. Only after millions of years did plants and animals ever begin to recover. But the reign of the  dinosaurs had ended and the age of mammals had begun. 

The crucial link that has his theory together has been the element iridium. Iridium is not  commonly found on either the surface of the earth or inside the crust. It is more commonly found in  asteroids or meteorites through out the solar system. Scientists have hypothesized that after the asteroid  impacted the earth, an even layer of iridium sediment settled over the globe and eventually became part of its surface. The theory of course, has depended on the discovery of such an existing layer of iridium. 

Unfortunately, scientists have never been able to offer absolute proof that this asteroid impact ever occurred. Recently, however, a discovery may go a long way toward validating these scientists’ theories.  In 1996, a team of marine biologists excavated samples of rock from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean just  off the coat of Bermuda. Found thousands of meters below the sea, these samples contain iridium similar  to those found in the Yucatan peninsular thousands kilometers away. At first, scientists were skeptical  whether the samples were from the same time period. But since carbon dating placed them to 65 million  years ago, they doubts were quickly alleviated. Since then many of the other theories for the demise of the dinosaur have been finally laid to rest. 

1. This passage mainly discusses a theory about 

 A. Which type of dinosaur roamed where. B. archeological evidence from Mexico and the  Atlantic Ocean. 

C. why the dinosaurs turned into birds and reptiles. D. the extinction of the dinosaurs 

2. According to the passage, approximately how large was the asteroid that scientists believe struck the  Earth? 

A. 2 kilometers in diameters B. 65 kilometers in diameters C. 1000 kilometers in diameters D. 99 kilometers in diameters 3. The word “hinted” is closest in meaning to  

A. disprove B. flirted C. denied D. implied 

4. The word “cast” is closest in meaning to 

A. shone B. climbed C. dispersed D. excused 

5. What can be inferred from the passage about asteroid impact in the passage? 

A. New plants and animals evolved with the changed environment 

B. The gravitational force from the earth’s core is altered. 

C. A planetary defense system formed 

D. The climate remained fairly constant. 

6. The word “reign” is closest in meaning to 

A. understanding B. dominance C. denial D. extremity 7. The word “it” refers to 

A. crust B. asteroids C. earth D. iridium 8. What does the third paragraph of the passage mainly discuss? 

A. The major processes that have created the earth’s crust. 

B. The composition of the ocean floor in the Atlantic Ocean. 

C. Recent discoveries that may confirm the asteroid impact hypothesis. 

D. The discovery of ancient fossils located far beneath the ocean floor. 

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9. According to the passage, the iridium found beneath the ocean floor near Bermuda ………. . 

A. can be refined into fossil fuels B. is similar to the iridium found on the Yucatan  peninsula. 

C. originated from dinosaur remains D. was chemically manufactured by miners. 10. The paragraph following the passage probably discusses 

 A. the relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction. 

B. why dinosaurs lived where they lived. 

 C. recent computer imagery of dinosaur movement. 

D. the possibility of a future asteroid impact. 

E. Writing. 

I. Choose the best answer. (10pts) 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original  one. 

1. I’d have bought Sam’s car if I had known he was selling it. 

A. I knew Sam wanted to sell his car.  

 B. I didn’t buy Sam’s car. 

C. I bought the car without knowing it was Sam’s.  

 D. I’ll buy the car as soon as Sam decides to sell it. 

2. She doesn’t usually stay up late. 

A. She’s not acquainted with staying up late. B. She’s not used to stay up late. 

C. She’s not familiar to staying up late. D. She’s not used to staying up late. 3. “Where are you spending your holidays?” Janet asked us. 

A. Janet asked us that where we were spending our holidays. 

B. Janet asked us where were we spending our holidays. 

C. Janet asked us where you were spending your holidays. 

D. Janet asked us where we were spending our holidays. 

4. “I was not there at the time,” he said. 

A. He denied that he was there at the time. B. he denied being there at the time. C. He denied not being there at the time. D. He denied that he wasn’t there at the time. 5. He regretted not inviting her to his birthday party. 

 A. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party. 

B. He wished he invited her to his birthday party. 

 C. He wished he would have invited her to his birthday party 

D. He wished to invite her to his birthday party. 

6. I would rather have an egg for breakfast. 

A. I would eat an egg if I was hungry. B. I don’t want an egg for breakfast. C. I prefer to have an egg for breakfast. D. I’ll have an egg if there’s nothing else. 

7. We played too well to be worried by our defeat. 

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A. We didn’t play well but won the match. B. We didn’t play well and lost the match. C. We played well but lost the match. D. We played well and won the match. 8. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time. 

A. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early. 

B. There was not enough time to hold the meeting. 

C. The meeting is planned to start in a short time. 

D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual. 

9. “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him. 

A. She reminded him not to forget to phone the office. 

B. She reminded him to forget not to phone the office. 

C. She reminded him to phone the office. 

D. She reminded him about phoning the office. 

10. “If I were you, I’d look for another job.” 

A. I suggest your looking for another job. B. I suggest that you would look for another job. C. I suggest you to look for another job. D. I suggest that you look for another job. 

II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence  printed before it. (10 points) 

1. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn’t be repaired. 

-> The house was too badly damaged to be repaired. 

2. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful. 

-> The older he grew/ got, the more forgetful he became.  

3. You won’t reach the station in less than twenty minutes. 

-> It will take you at least twenty minutes to reach the station  

4. What has this experience taught you? 

-> What conclusions have you drawn from this experience? 

5. I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they resprayed it. 

-> I had my car resprayed at the garage last Saturday. 

6. When I notice it was formal dress, it was too late. (until) 

-> I did not notice it was formal dress until it was too late/ It was not until it was too late that I noticed  it was formal dress/ Not until it was too late did I notice it was formal dress. 

7. I wanted to learn Russian before I visited Moscow. (without) 

->. I did not want to visit Moscow without learning/ having learned Russian. 

8. Women are not allowed to enter the inner temple. (let) 

->. They do not let women enter the inner temple. 

9. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students. (take) 

-> The students did not take to their new lecturer. 

10. He is very likely to come. (probability) 

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-> In all probability he will come/ is coming./ There is a strong probability that he will come/ of his  coming. 

III. Essay: Write a passage (250 words) about the following topic: (10 pts) 

People attend college or university fro many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career  preparation, increase knowledge …). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific  reasons and examples to support you answer. 

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ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 

Practice 8 – 180 minutes 

A. Listening (15 pts) 

I. Listen to the recording and write the missing words: 

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1. Marie Gregg and Jack Roberts are the (1)………….. on the expedition from London to South (2) ……….. . 

2. Lulu McNulty , a fashion designer, is on the trip because her (3)…………….. told her about the (4) ……….. . 

3. Paola Rossi is an (5)…………. in a big (6)………… company. Paola likes (7)……………… but she  likes a bit of …(8)…………. . 

4. Istvan is a student. He is studying (9)…………………… at the University of Budapest. He is on the  trip because he wants to do something (10)………………………. . 

II. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions: 

1. What does Colin do? 

……………………………………………………………… 

2. What does Colin say about his job? 

…………………………………………………………….. 

3. What is Sandra doing at Manchester university? 

…………………………………………………………….. 

4. Does Colin live in Oxford? 

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5. Why does Sandra like cycling? 

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B. Phonetics: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. (5 pts) 

1. A. obvious B. impolite C. compliment D. maximum 

2. A. situation B. conversation C. equivalent D. regulation 3. A. install B. attract C. approach D. kidding 4. A. marvelous B. badminton C. absolute D. regretful 4. A. informality B. communication C. environmental D. dissatisfaction 

II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (15points) 

Part 1: Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. [15 points] 

1. _________ she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier. 

A. Since when B. Just as C. Now that D. Just now 

2. The ……………. woman who is playing the violin is very talented. 

A. red hair B. red-headed C. red haired D. red head 

3. I’m _________ aware of the need to obey the rules of the competition. 

A. well B. far C. much D. greatly 

4. _________ goes the bus; now we will have to walk! 

A. On time B. At once C. There D. Early 5. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to _________ a story. 

A. invent B. combine C. manage D. lie 

6. Dave and I have _________ to meet at the bus station at 9 o’clock. 

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