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TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN HIẾU TỰ	Môn: Tiếng Anh
	Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:       A. fame             B. baby                        C. plane                       	D. many
Question 2:       A. learned      	 B. moved                    C. looked                    	D. preferred
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question3: A. kindergarten        B. Contaminate           C. curriculum              	D. conventional
Question4: A. attend                  B. visit                         C. apply                      	D. appear
Question5: A. attendance          B. security                   	C. obedient                 	D. candidate
Question 6: He would still be alive today if he_________that drug when he was inSpain.
A. wouldn't take            	B. didn't take             	C. weren't taking         	D. hadn't taken
Question 7. She had no difficulty 	at her new school.
A. to make friends 	B. make friends	C. to make friends 	D. making friends
Question 8: To preserve that ________, it was necessary to preserve the people that had created it.
A. civil                             B. civilize                    	C. civility                         	D. civilization
Question 9: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye __________ with the interviewers.
A. contact                    	B. touch                     	C. link                              	D. connection
Question 10: . She accepted that she had acted .and mistakenly, which broke up her marriage.
A. unwisely                   B. romantically          	C. wisely                      	D. attractively
Question 11:   In many aspects, the problems that John faced are.a young man and woman might face today.
A. much like that     	B. much like those     	C. like much those       	D. like much that
Question 12: Mr. Hammond prefers to resign ..part in such dishonest business deal.
A. than take              	B. than to take            	C. rather than take         	D. rather than to take
Question 13: They live on a busy road. .. a lot of noise from traffic.
	A. There must have                                                     B. It must have been
	C. There must be                                                         D. It must be
Question14: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid __________we asked.
	A. four times as much as                                         B. four time as many as
	C. four times much as                                              D. four time much than
Question15: The teacher, along with her students, __________ going to school at the moment.
	A. is                                 B. was                              C. were                            D. are
Question16: She isn’t __________ well with the new manager.
	A. going on                      B. keeping on                  C. taking on                     D. getting on
Question17: You should look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _______ misuse it
	A. so as to                        B. to                                 C. so as not to                 D. so that
Question18: We are going to __________
	A. have our house be redecorated                           B. have our house redecorated
	C. have our house to be redecorated                       D. get our house being redecorated
Question 19: We found the exam extremely easy. We ________ so hard.
	A. needn't study                                                      B. needn't be studying
	C. needn't have studied                                           D. needn't have been studied
Question 20. He is a great sports ______. He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy.
 A. enthusiast 	B. player 	C. energy 	 D. programmer 
Question 21. This is a picture of a _______ bus.
 	A. red bright London 	B. bright red London   
	C. London bright red                                     	D. London red bright
Question22: The man ______ at the blackboard is our teacher.
A. standing                     B. to stand                      C. stood                           D. stands
Question 23.  John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
- Passer-by: “_______”
   	A. Not way, sorry.   	B. Just round the corner over there.
	C. Look it up in a dictionary!                          	D. There’s no traffic near here.
Question24: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school". - "_______"
A. I am glad you like it.                                           B. Sorry to hear that.
C. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging.                     D. Of course
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question25: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work                 B. out of practice             C. out of fashion             D. out of order
Question26: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.
A. recommendation         B. photograph                  C. reference                     D. curriculum vitae
Question27: GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by 14-16-year-old students.
A. fulfilled                       B. required                       C. specialized                  D. applied
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 28: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about”
A. behaving nice              B. behaving cleverly        C. good behavior             D. behaving improperly
Question 29: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being late                   B. Being cheerful            C. Being courteous          D. Being efficient
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 30: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English 
 A B
qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England.
                      C      D                                             
Question 31: I told him I'd prefer  to walk , but he insisted to give  me a lift .
 A          B                                     C              D
Question 32: Much children like to get their faces painted with bright colors at community fairs.
 A B C D
Question 33: Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but others are regular used in producing foods.
 A B C D
Question 34. The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have become 
 A B 
extinct have increased 
 C D 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (35)____, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (36) ____ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (37) ____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (38)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (39) _____.
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (40) ____. If you are genuinely interested (41) _____ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (42) ____ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (43) ____ close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (44) _____ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.
Question35: A. pressures             B. strengths                 C. practices                 D. promotions
Question36: A. hide                     B. limit                        C. express                   D. identify
Question37: A. accurately            B. rightly                     C. hardly                     D. sharply
Question38: A. change                 B. practice                   C. way                        D. chance
Question39: A. ability                  B. response                  C. expression              D. respect
Question40: A. enthusiast            B. enthusiasm              C. enthusiastic            D. enthusiastically
Question41: A. for                       B. on                           C. with                        D. in
Question42: A. appear                 B. show                       C. conceal                   D. cover
Question43: A. spend                  B. pay                          C. choose                    D. make
Question44: A. end                      B. close                       C. finish                      D. final
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools in the United States have started to face harder times. Only Harvard’s MBA School has shown a substantial increase in enrollments in recent years. Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments. Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue.
   There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree. The first one is that many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on Wall Street or in other financial districts of major American cities. Many of the entry-level management jobs are for students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees. Students have asked the question, “Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?” The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered. Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands.
Question45:  What is the main focus of this passage?
A. Jobs on Wall Street                                             B. Types of graduate degrees
C. Changes in enrollment for MBA schools           D. How schools are changing to reflect the economy
Question46:  The phrase “two decades” in the first paragraph refers to a period of_________.
A. 10 years                      B. 20 years                       C. 50 years                      D. 100 years
Question47:  The word “prosperity” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by_________.
A. success                        B. surplus                         C. Nurturing                    D. Education
Question48:  Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment?
A. Princeton                                                             B. Harvard
C. Stanford                                                              D. Stanford andPrinceton
Question49:  The phrase “trend of” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. reluctance of               B. drawback to                C. movement toward      D. extraction from
Question50:  As used in the second paragraph, the word “seeking” could best be replaced by which of the following?                        
A. examining               B. avoiding                 	C. seizing        	D. pursuing
Question51:  Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?
A. A centre for international affairs                        B. A major financial centre
C. A shopping district                                             D. A neighborhood inNew York
Question52:  According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment?
A. Lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession
B. Low salary and foreign competition
C. Fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs
D. Declining population and economic prosperity
Question53:  The first paragraph is mainly concerned with which of the following?
A. factors contributing to the decline in MBA students
B. A current trend affecting the nation’s business schools
C. The difference between Harvard,Princeton, and Stanford
D. Two decades of hard times for business schools
Question54:  As used in the second paragraph, the word “struggling” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. evolving                      B. plunging                      C. starting                        D. striving
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to  64. 
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
Question55:  Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Semester System                                          	B. The Academic Year
C. Universities in the United States                        	D. The Quarter System
Question56:  A semester system______.
A. has two major sessions a year	B. Isn’t very popular in the United States
C. gives students the opportunity to study year round	D. has eleven-week sessions
Question57:  How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Three regular terms and one summer term          	B. One regular term and four summer terms
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms         	D. Four regular terms and one summer term
Question58:  When is the academic year?
A. September to August                                          	B. September to June
C. June to August                                                   	D. August to June
Question59:  The word “ customary” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by______.
A. agreeable                     B. limited                         C. traditional                   D. length
Question60:  When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
A. Summer semester only                                        	B. at the beginning of the academic year
C. at the beginning of any quarter                           	D. September
Question61:  The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to______.
A. material                       B. courses                        C. faculty                        D. weeks
Question62:  The word “instituted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______.
A. recommended             B. attempted                    C. established                  D. considered
Question63:  Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A. they provide more options for admission	B. They allow students to graduate early
C. they last eleven weeks	D. They are long enough to cover the course material
Question64:  Where would this passage most probably be found?
A. In a American newspaper
B. In a dictionary published in the United States
C. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
D. In a college catalog for a university in the United States
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Part I.
Question 65. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money.
If we ______________________________________________________________
Question66:  It is said that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built over a 20- year period.
The Great Pyramid ofGiza______________________________________________________________
Question67.If you practise regularly, you will become more skilful.
 	The more regularly ______________________________________________________________
Question68. The teacher started to write the lesson plan right after he returned home from the work.
 	Hardly had ______________________________________________________________
Question 69. The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way.
In no_______________________________________________________________
Part II. Question 70. In about 120-250 words, write about the benefits of doing housework for children.
You may use the following ideas:
children are less lazy
independence
future preparation
Suggested Answers to the Writing Tasks 
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
Question65. If we had had enough mone, we would have gone on holiday.
Question66. The Great Pyramid ofGiza is said to have been built over 20- year period.
Question 67: The more regularly you practice, the more skillful you will become.
Question 68: Hardly had the teacher returned home from work when he started to write the lesson plan.
Question69. In no way can the bus driver be blamed for the accident.