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Bµi thi m«n: TiÕng Anh
Thêi gian lµm bµi: 180 phót
Question I: (10 points)
A. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part
pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. measles B. oneself C. satisfy D. skim
2. A. thereafter B. therapy C. thesis D. theft
3. A. gas B. gain C. germ D. goods
4. A. comfortable B. syllable C. able D. capable
5. A. zone B. waltz C. zoo D. frozen
B. Choose the word in each group that has the stress differently
from the rest.
1. A. culminate B. operate C. machine D. terminate
2. A. intensify B. summary C. instruction D. affectionate
3. A. agency B. memory C. encounter D. influence
4. A. advancement B. chemical C. conception D. deposit
5. A. similar B. January C. supersede D. teenager
Question II: Supply the correct tenses of the verbs in the brackets. (10 points)
1. My clothes aren’t in the room. They (take) them away.
2. I (work) at my report since Monday. Now I (write) the conclusion.
3. I can’t go with you as I (not finish) my work.
4. By the time you (finish) cooking they (do) their homework.
5. Coming into the room he (see) Mary where he (leave) her.
6. When Alice (get) here, you (show) her to her room?
7. Who you (go) to the cinema with last night?
8. At this time next week they (sit) in the train on the way to Paris.
9. Don’t leave until you (talk) to the headmaster about the problem.
10. The experiment (make) when the lights (go) out.
11. Go on to the next test as soon as you (finish) this one.
12. If you (smoke) less, you (have) much money. But I don’t think you ever will.
13. If I (know) you were ill, I (visit) you.
Question III: Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word in capitals.
(10 points)
1. The secretary was very busy all day dealing with ………… (ENQUIRE)
2. The teacher stressed the need for regular………. (ATTEND)
3. Sarah …………… opened the door of the cellar, wondering what she might find.
(CAUTION)
4. The…………. of the fire was very welcome after our long journey. (WARM)
5. This jewel isn’t simply valuable, it is ……………… (VALUE)
6. The………………. of those who have nowhere to live is ignored. (MISERABLE)
7. Unfortunately, the natural resources are becoming ………… for the support of the
increasing population. (ADEQUATE)
8. The thief replaced the diamond with a ………… stone. (WORTH)
9. He may not be a handsome man, but he’s a………………. husband. (RELY)
10. You’d better drive. I’m too ………………… for such traffic. (EXPERIENCE)
Question IV: Choose the most suitable word to complete each sentence. (10 points)
1. Take the wine downstairs and put it in the …………

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 A. attire B. cellar C. loft D. cave
2. The recent economic crisis has brought about a …… in the world trade.
A. slump B. sag C. droop D. tier
3. You can lead the …… to water but you can’t make it drink.
A. horse B. monkey C. elephant D. dog
4. Jane had a difficult role to play but she …… it ……
A. come / on B. carried / on C. carried / off D. came / off
5. Sitting in the damp …… her cough.
A. brings off B. brings on C. takes on D. puts on
6. The other transport unions gave the railway workers their ……
A. agreement B. solidarity C. backing D. alliance
7. Mother always takes everything on her ……, she never makes a fuss.
A. hand B. control C. management D. stride
8. …… the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. Akin to B. In addition to C. Prior to D. With reference to
9. There was a (n) …… of freshly baked bread coming from the field kitchens.
A. reek B. scent C. odour D. aroma
10. My cousin obviously didn’t …… much of an impression on you if you can’t
remember her.
A. do B. make C. build D. create
Question V: (20 points)
A. Fill each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word.
British parents are always complaining that their children (1) …… too much time glued to
the telly and not enough time (2) …… other activities (3) …… sports and reading. A survey
recently carried out on people’s viewing habits (4) …… not disapprove it. It shows that young
people in Britain spend on (5) …… 23 hours a week in front of the television, (6) …… works out
at over three hours every day.
(7) …… is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adults watches (8) …… more; an
incredible 28 hours a week. We (9) …… to have become a nation of addicts. Just about (10) ……
household in the country has a television and (11) …… half have two or more. (12) …… to the
survey, people nowadays don’t (13) …… watch television sitting in (14) …… living-room, they
watch it in the kitchen and in bed as (15) ……
B. Read the passage then choose best answer to complete each sentence.
After inventing dynamite, Swedish- born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However
he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as
the inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be
used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind.
Originally there were five awards: Literature, physics, chemistry, medicines and peace.
Economics were added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony.
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invented and the interest on this sum is
used for the awards which vary from $ 30 000 to $125 000.
Every year on December10th, the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards are presented
to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges’ decisions. Americans
have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.
Now awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some
people have won two prizes, but this is rare. Others have shared their prizes.
1. The word “foresaw” is nearest in meaning to
A. prevailed B. postponed C. prevented D. predicted
2. All of the following statements are true except
A. awards vary in monetary value.
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C. politics plays an important role in selecting the winners.
D. a few individuals have won two awards.
3. The passage implies that Nobel’s profession in
A. economics B. medicine C. science D. literature
4. The word “worthwhile” is closest in meaning to
A. economics B. prestigious C. trivial D. valuable
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Alfred Nobel made lasting contribution to humanity.
B. Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite.
C. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
D. Alfred Nobel left all his money to science.
Question VI: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the
same. (10 points)
1. She’d just put up her umbrella when the rain came down in torrents.
No sooner ………………………………………………………………………
2. The manager threatened not to select him for the team unless he trained harder.
“If he doesn’t train ………………………………………………………………
3. It is the banker, not his assistant that I want to see.
I want to see ………………………………………………………………………
4. Never have there been more people out of work in this city.
There are more people ……………………………………………………………
5. Parents and pupils are protesting against the head teacher’s decision to send pupils
with long hair home.
The head teacher’s ………………………………………………………………
6. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
I was not surprised ………………………………………………………………
7. Some amazing experiments have been carried out by biologists recently, haven’t
they?
Don’t you believe that…………………………………………………………….
8. I’m so annoyed by my little brother sometimes.
My little brother can ………………………………………………………………
9. There has been a considerable fall in the value of these goods in the past week.
The value of ………………………………………………………………………
10. I’m sure Peter didn’t mean to offend you.
Peter can’t …………………………………………………………………………
Question VII: Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.
(10 points)
Dear Jan,
1. Not seen you / long time.
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. We / pleased / move to country /, / fed up / London.
……………………………………………………………………………………
3. In city / traffic / noise / no time relax.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. In country / life / slower / more peaceful.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. e.g.: / walk / with dog / across fields / before breakfast!
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. Children / enjoy fresh air / make new friends.
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7. People / helpful / kind / friendly.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. But we miss / friends in London – especially you.
……………………………………………………………………………………
9. Come / see us soon.
……………………………………………………………………………………
10. We / all / look forward / see you again.
……………………………………………………………………………………
Love,
Billy, Bob, Tim and Teresa
Question VIII: Put a suitable preposition in each gap. (10 points)
1. Police officers don’t have to wear uniforms when they are …… duty.
2. The children were all upset, and some were ……tear.
3. Don’t worry, everything is …… control .
4. I feel very tired …… times I consider giving up work.
5. The car is old but reliable, so far it hasn’t let me ……
6. The gun went …… as he was cleaning it but luckily he wasn’t hurt.
7. I really like Joe’s dad but I don’t get …… with his mother at all.
8. If you want to have a pet you must be ready to look …… it for several years.
9. We are thinking of going …… holiday to Spain.
10. Can you deliver this letter ……hand?
Question IX: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Using the word given. Do not change the word given in any way. (10 points)
1. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child. (ALLOWANCES)
…………………………………………………………………………………
2. The candle fell over and made the barn start burning. (LIGHT)
…………………………………………………………………………………
3. City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays. (PRONE)
…………………………………………………………………………………
4. Fortunately, the boat didn’t sink. (STROKE)
…………………………………………………………………………………
5. Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck. (PUT)
…………………………………………………………………………………
6. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go.
(WEIGHED)
…………………………………………………………………………………
7. After a while I realized that I’d made a terrible mistake. (DAWNED)
…………………………………………………………………………………
8. When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. (FEND)
…………………………………………………………………………………
9. I was not sure whether to go with him or not. (MINDS)
…………………………………………………………………………………
10. Nowadays we often buy goods and pay for them later. (CREDIT)
…………………………………………………………………………………

Good success to you, our dear students!

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®Ò thi tuyÓn häc sinh giái líp 12
M¤N: TiÕng Anh (Thêi gian lµm bµi: 180 phót)
Thang ®iÓm: 100

C©u Néi dung §iÓm

I Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 10 ®iÓm
A. 1. A 1
2. A 1
3. C 1
4. C 1
5. B 1
B. 1. C 1
2. B 1
3. C 1
4. B 1
5. C 1
II Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 0,5 ®iÓm 10
1. have taken 0.5
2. have been working - am writing 1
3. haven’t finished 0.5
4. finish - will have done 1
5. saw - had left 1
6. gets - will you show 1
7. did you go 0.5
8. will be sitting 0.5
9. have talked 0.5
10. was being made - went 1
11. have finished 0.5
12. smoked - would have 1
13. had known - would have visited 1
III Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 10
1. enquiries 1
2. attendance 1
3. cautiously 1
4. warmth 1
5. invaluable 1
6. misery 1
7. inadequate 1
8. worthless 1
9. reliable 1
10. inexperienced 1
IV Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 10
1. B 1
2. A 1
3. A 1
4. C 1

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 5. B 1
6. C 1
7. D 1
8. C 1
9. D 1
10. B 1
V 20
A. Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 15
1. spend 1
2. doing / on 1
3. like 1
4. does / did 1
5. average 1
6. which 1
7. what 1
8. even 1
9. seem / appear 1
10. every 1
11. over 1
12. According 1
13. just / only 1
14. their 1
15. well 1
B. Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 5
1. D 1
2. B 1
3. C 1
4. D 1
5. A 1
VI Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 10
1. No sooner had she put up her umbrella than the rain came down in
torrents.
2. “If he doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said
the manager.
3. I want to see the banker, not his assistant.
4. There are more people out of work in this city than ever before.
5. The head teacher’s decision to send pupils with long hair home is
being protested by parents and pupils.
6. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
7. Don’t you believe that biologists have carried out some amazing
experiments recently?
8. My little brother can be so annoying (to me) sometimes.
9. The value of these goods has fallen considerably in the past week.
10. Peter can’t have meant to offend you.
VII Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 10
1. We haven’t seen you for such a long time. 1
2. We are really pleased that we moved to the country because we 1
were getting so fed up with living in London

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 3. In the city there was so much traffic and noise and there was no 1
time to relax.
4. Here in the country, life is slower and much more peaceful. 1
5. Now, for example, we’re able to go for a walk with the dog across 1
the fields before breakfast.
6. The children are enjoying the fresh air and have made a lot of new 1
friends.
7. The people here are helpful, kind and ever so friendly. 1
8. But we do miss all our friends in London, especially you, Jan. 1
9. Do come and see us soon. 1
10. We are all looking forward to seeing you again. 1
VIII Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 10
1. off 1
2. in 1
3. under 1
4. at 1
5. down 1
6. off 1
7. on 1
8. for 1
9. on 1
10. by 1
IX Mçi ph¬ng ¸n ®óng ®îc 1 ®iÓm 10
1. You should make allowances for his bad manners; he’s only a 1
child
2. The candle fell over and set light to the barn. 1
3. City-dwellers are prone to getting depressed nowadays. 1
4. By a stroke of fortune, the boat didn’t sink. 1
5. Bill put his success down to incredible luck. 1
6. I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and I’ve decided not to go. 1
7. After a while I dawned on me that I’d made a terrible mistake. 1
8. When she left home, she had to fend for herself. 1
9. I was in two minds about whether to go with him. 1
10. Nowadays we often buy goods on credit. 1