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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN 
NGUYỄN HUỆ 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 
ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 12 
LẦN 2 – NĂM 2016 
MÔN: Tiếng Anh 
Thời gian làm bài phần trắc nghiệm: 60 phút; phần viết: 30 phút 
Họ, tên thí sinh: ................................................................ 
Số báo danh: .................................. Phòng thi: ................ MÃ ĐỀ 134 
SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (64 questions x 0.125 = 8 points) 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the 
position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 1: A. opponent B. horizon C. synchronized D. canoeing 
Question 2: A. rhinoceros B. correspondence C. significant D. phenomena 
Question 3: A. curriculum B. peninsula C. professional D. auditorium 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is 
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 
Question 4: A. crisis B. oases C. goose D. horse 
Question 5: A. capable B. ancient C. angle D. danger 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 6: He suddenly saw Sue ___________ the room. He pushed his way ___________ the crowd of 
people to get to her. 
A. acrossthrough B. overthrough C. acrossacross D. overalong 
Question 7: Sportsmen __________ their political differences on the sports field. 
A. take place B. keep apart C. take part D. put aside 
Question 8: __________, they slept soundly. 
A. Hot though was the night air B. Hot though the night air was 
C. Hot although the night air was D. Hot the night air as was 
Question 9: I’m _________ you liked the film. I thought it was rather __________. 
A. surprise / disappoint B. surprised / disappointed 
C. surprising / disappointed D. surprised / disappointing 
Question 10: This picture book, the few pages ____________ are missing, is my favorite. 
A. for which B. of which C. of that D. to which 
Question 11: I’ve never had the slightest disagreement ___________ him ___________ anything. 
A. with / about B. with / in C. on / about D. on / at 
Question 12: ___________ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call. 
A. Because of she quarreled B. Had quarreled 
C. Because having quarreled D. Having quarreled 
Question 13: Have I told you about ____________ the government is dealing? 
A. the problem with that B. the problem with which 
C. the problem D. the problem that 
Question 14: Dinosaurs _ believed _ out millions of years ago. 
A. are / to die B. were / to die C. are / to have died D. were / to have died 
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Question 15: The city ___________ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization. 
A. should have been B. was C. may have been D. must have been 
Question 16: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my___________. 
A. legs B. bones C. skin D. body 
Question 17: There’s a list of repairs as long as ___. 
A. a mile B. a pole C. your arm D. your arms 
Question 18: ___________ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50. 
A. So successful her business was B. So successful was her business 
C. Her business was successful D. So was her successful business 
Question 19: ___________ back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive. 
A. On arriving B. On arrival C. When arrived D. As she arrives 
Question 20: Peter: “Is it important?” Thomas: “______________”. 
A. It’s a matter of life-and-death! B. No worry, that’s nothing. 
C. It’s ridiculous. D. Not on your life! 
Question 21: The suspect confessed ___________. 
A. the police his crime B. his crime 
C. his crime the police D. his crime to the police 
Question 22: __________ his advice, I would never have got the job. 
A. Except B. But for C. Apart from D. As for 
Question 23: More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, _______ 
the explosion. 
A. causing B. caused by C. which caused by D. which caused 
Question 24: He decided to buy some chocolate kept in an _________ container for his father, a 
__________ watch for his mother and a doll with __________ for his little sister. 
A. tight air; proof water; white snow B. air-tighted; water-proofed; snow-whited 
C. tight aired; proof watered; white snowed D. air-tight; water-proof; snow-white 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 25: Ponce de Leon searched in vain for a means of rejuvenating the aged 
A. making young again B. making merry again 
C. making wealthy again D. making weary again 
Question 26: Mr. Young, general manager of the emergency response division of AMSA, said that the 
debris was spotted along a busy shipping route and could be containers that had fallen off cargo vessels. 
A. seen B. collected C. shot D. analised 
Question 27: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting 
his foot in his mouth. 
A. speaking indirectly B. making a mistake 
C. saying embarrassing things D. doing things in the wrong order 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in 
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 28: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in. 
A. empty B. remake C. repeat D. refill 
Question 29: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court. 
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A. was paid much money B. paid in full 
C. had a bad personality D. failed to pay 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in 
each of the following questions. 
Question 30: Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before 
the class. A B C D 
Question 31: Animals and man use the energy finding in food to operate their body and muscles. 
 A B C D 
Question 32: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic 
 A B C 
part of the education of every child. 
 D 
Question 33: She was anxious about the interview because she failed three interviews before. 
 A B C D 
Question 34: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner had been lying her. 
 A B C D 
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 35 to 44. 
Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the 
earth. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, 
a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America. Besides the interesting fact that the 
dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs 
were found together. This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as 
loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs. The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived 
in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone. 
The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely 
related to it as a fox would be to a dog. It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus 
Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog. 
The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago. With needle-shaped 
noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were 
slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely. 
Question 35: The author states that the newly discovered dinosaur remains are evidence that it was the 
largest __________. 
A. carnivorous dinosaur B. dinosaur ever 
C. South American dinosaur D. herbivorous dinosaur 
Question 36: The word Besides in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________. 
A. in spite of B. mostly C. in addition to D. although. 
Question 37: The word horrifying in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________. 
A. frightening B. fast C. large D. interesting 
Question 38: The word astounding in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________. 
A. pleasing B. displeasing C. surprising D. terrifying 
Question 39: The author implies that the most interesting fact about the find is that this dinosaur _____. 
A. was found in the Andes B. had a powerful jaw and sharp teeth 
C. was larger than Tyrannosaurus Rex D. lived and hunted with others 
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Question 40: The passage indicates that prior to this discovery scientists believed that ___________. 
A. there were no meat-eating dinosaurs in the Andes 
B. meat-eating dinosaurs lived alone 
C. Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in the Andes 
D. meat-eating dinosaurs were small in stature 
Question 41: The word it in the second paragraph refers to ___________. 
A. Relationship B. dog 
C. newly discovered meat-eater D. Giganotosaurus 
Question 42: The author states that the newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur is ___________. 
A. closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex. B. not closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex. 
C. not closely related to Giganotosaurus D. closely related to the large cat family 
Question 43: The word dissect in the last sentence is closest in meaning to ____________. 
A. dismember B. chew C. escape D. swallow 
Question 44: The word prey in the last sentence of the passage is closest in meaning to _________. 
A. enemy B. victim C. dinosaurs D. attacker 
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. 
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one 
of the milder effects of weeds - any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways, 
destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for 
one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants. 
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides 
are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic 
compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and 
drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them. 
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically 
sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world's weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring 
the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms. 
The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be 
chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, 
some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only 
those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number 
of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed. 
Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season. 
Question 45: With what topic does this passage primarily deal? 
A. The importance of the chemical industry. 
B. The dangers of toxic chemicals. 
C. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides. 
D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones. 
Question 46: The word “marring” in bold is closest in meaning to __________. 
A. spoiling B. planting C. dividing D. replacing 
Question 47: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to __________. 
A. grow along B. drain C. float on D. obstruct 
Question 48: Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph? 
A. weeds B. nutrients C. wildlife habitats D. grazing area 
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Question 49: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would 
the author most likely agree? 
A. It is occasionally required. B. It is safe but inefficient. 
C. It should be increased. D. It has become more dangerous recently. 
Question 50: Which of the following is NOT given as an advantage of using biological agents over 
chemical herbicides? 
A. They are safer for workers. B. They are less likely to destroy desirable plants. 
C. They are more easily available. D. They do not have to be used as often. 
Question 51: The word “innate” in bold is closest in meaning to __________. 
A. effective B. organic C. natural D. active 
Question 52: According to the passage, biological agents mainly consist of ____________. 
A. herbicides B. useful plants 
C. insects and microorganisms D. weeds 
Question 53: The word „'applications” in bold could best be replaced by which of the following? 
A. requests B. special purposes C. qualifications D. treatments 
Question 54: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? 
A. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given. 
B. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared. 
C. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed. 
D. A recommendation is analyzed and rejected. 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct word or phrase for each of the blanks 
One of the hottest topics on the international development agenda is how to harness the power of 
International Monetary Fund for the benefit of developing countries. What is sometimes called “the death 
of distance”, brought about by the (55) , allow professional services such as (56) ____ 
education and training to be provided easily and quickly to (57) areas. Some of the gains can 
be seen in countries as diverse as India and Morocco, where innovations range from (58) ____ 
government announcements to local craftsmen selling their wares to a (59) ___market. But already 
a huge and expanding (60) __ divide is opening up between developed and developing nations. 
The major tasks facing world leaders at present is to (61) __ everybody on the planet with clean 
water, basic education and the drugs needed to fight preventable diseases. Installing a (62) ______ 
in every classroom and liking us to (63) must be a lesser (64) ___, for the time being 
at least. 
Question 55: A. telephone B. computer C. internet D. modern 
Question 56: A. software B. equipment C. stationary D. hardware 
Question 57: A. secluded B. far C. remote D. uninhabited 
Question 58: A. recorded B. online C. broadcast D. programmed 
Question 59: A. shrinking B. technical C. village D. global 
Question 60: A. economical B. electrical C. physical D. digital 
Question 61: A. give B. administer C. donate D. supply 
Question 62: A. mobile phone B. plug C. modem D. video 
Question 63: A. the real world B. outer space C. virtual reality D. cyberspace 
Question 64: A. priority B. importance C. criteria D. advantage 
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SECTION B: WRITING (2 points): Part I: 5 questions x 0.1 = 0.5 points; Part II: 1.5 points 
 I. 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. 
1. The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog. 
 It looks as if _____________________________________________________________________ 
2. People say he won a lot of money on the lottery. 
 He ____________________________________________________________________________ 
3. “I won’t answer any questions,” said the arrested man. 
 The arrested man ________________________________________________________________ 
4. Even though some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival. 
 Despite _________________________________________________________________________ 
5. Your silly questions distracted me. 
 You drove ______________________________________________________________________ 
II. In a composition of about 200 words, write about the harmful as well as the beneficial effects of 
advertising. Write your composition on your answer sheet. 
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN 
NGUYỄN HUỆ 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC 
ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 12 
LẦN 2 – NĂM 2016 
MÔN: Tiếng Anh 
Thời gian làm bài phần trắc nghiệm: 60 phút; phần viết: 30 phút 
Họ, tên thí sinh: ................................................................ 
Số báo danh: .................. Phòng thi: ................ 
MÃ ĐỀ 210 
SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (64 questions x 0.125 = 8 points) 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the 
position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 1: A. correspondence B. phenomena C. rhinoceros D. significant 
Question 2: A. canoeing B. opponent C. horizon D. synchronized 
Question 3: A. curriculum B. professional C. auditorium D. peninsula 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is 
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 
Question 4: A. oases B. goose C. horse D. crisis 
Question 5: A. capable B. angle C. danger D. ancient 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 6: I’m __________ you liked the film. I thought it was rather ___________. 
A. surprising / disappointed B. surprised / disappointed 
C. surprise / disappoint D. surprised / disappointing 
Question 7: __________ his advice, I would never have got the job. 
A. Except B. As for C. Apart from D. But for 
Question 8: Dinosaurs believed out millions of years ago. 
A. were / to have died B. are / to die C. are / to have died D. were / to die 
Question 9: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my __________. 
A. legs B. bones C. skin D. body 
Question 10: He decided to buy some chocolate kept in an _________ container for his father, a 
__________ watch for his mother and a doll with __________ for his little sister. 
A. tight air; proof water; white snow B. tight aired; proof watered; white snowed 
C. air-tighted; water-proofed; snow-whited D. air-tight; water-proof; snow-white 
Question 11: _________ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50. 
A. So successful her business was B. Her business was successful 
C. So was her successful business D. So successful was her business 
Question 12: Have I told you about ___________ the government is dealing? 
A. the problem with that B. the problem with which 
C. the problem D. the problem that 
Question 13: __________ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call. 
A. Had quarreled B. Because of she quarreled 
C. Having quarreled D. Because having quarreled 
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Question 14: Sportsmen __________ their political differences on the sports field. 
A. take place B. take part C. keep apart D. put aside 
Question 15: There’s a list of repairs as long as ___. 
A. a mile B. a pole C. your arm D. your arms 
Question 16: I’ve never had the slightest disagreement ___________ him __________ anything. 
A. with / in B. on / at C. with / about D. on / about 
Question 17: He suddenly saw Sue ___________ the room. He pushed his way ___________ the crowd 
of people to get to her. 
A. acrossthrough B. overalong C. overthrough D. acrossacross 
Question 18: ____________ back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive. 
A. On arriving B. On arrival C. When arrived D. As she arrives 
Question 19: Peter: “Is it important?” Thomas: “______________”. 
A. It’s a matter of life-and-death! B. No worry, that’s nothing. 
C. It’s ridiculous. D. Not on your life! 
Question 20: The suspect confessed _____________. 
A. the police his crime B. his crime 
C. his crime the police D. his crime to the police 
Question 21: More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, _______ 
___ the explosion. 
A. causing B. caused by C. which caused by D. which caused 
Question 22: This picture book, the few pages __________ are missing, is my favorite. 
A. of that B. to which C. for which D. of which 
Question 23: The city ____________ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization. 
A. should have been B. may have been C. must have been D. was 
Question 24: ____________, they slept soundly. 
A. Hot the night air as was B. Hot though was the night air 
C. Hot though the night air was D. Hot although the night air was 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 25: Mr. Young, general manager of the emergency response division of AMSA, said that the 
debris was spotted along a busy shipping route and could be containers that had fallen off cargo vessels. 
A. seen B. collected C. shot D. analised 
Question 26: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting 
his foot in his mouth. 
A. making a mistake B. saying embarrassing things 
C. doing things in the wrong order D. speaking indirectly 
Question 27: Ponce de Leon searched in vain for a means of rejuvenating the aged 
A. making young again B. making wealthy again 
C. making weary again D. making merry again 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in 
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 28: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in. 
A. empty B. repeat C. refill D. remake 
Question 29: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court. 
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A. had a bad personality B. was paid much money 
C. paid in full D. failed to pay 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in 
each of the following questions. 
Question 30: Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before 
 A B C D 
the class. 
Question 31: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner had been lying her. 
 A B C D 
Question 32: Animals and man use the energy finding in food to operate their body and muscles. 
 A B C D 
Question 33: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic 
 A B C 
part of the education of every child. 
 D 
Question 34: She was anxious about the interview because she failed three interviews before. 
 A B C D 
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 35 to 44. 
Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the 
earth. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, 
a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America. Besides the interesting fact that the 
dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs 
were found together. This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as 
loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs. The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived 
in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone. 
The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely 
related to it as a fox would be to a dog. It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus 
Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog. 
The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago. With needle-shaped 
noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were 
slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely. 
Question 35: The author states that the newly discovered dinosaur remains are evidence that it was the 
largest ___________. 
A. dinosaur ever B. carnivorous dinosaur 
C. herbivorous dinosaur D. South American dinosaur 
Question 36: The word Besides in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________. 
A. in addition to B. in spite of C. although. D. mostly 
Question 37: The word horrifying in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________. 
A. fast B. large C. interesting D. frightening 
Question 38: The word astounding in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________. 
A. surprising B. pleasing C. displeasing D. terrifying 
Question 39: The author implies that the most interesting fact about the find is that this dinosaur 
___________. 
A. had a powerful jaw and sharp teeth B. was larger than Tyrannosaurus Rex 
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C. lived and hunted with others D. was found in the Andes 
Question 40: The passage indicates that prior to this discovery scientists believed that ____________. 
A. there were no meat-eating dinosaurs in the Andes 
B. meat-eating dinosaurs lived alone 
C. meat-eating dinosaurs were small in stature 
D. Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in the Andes 
Question 41: The word it in the second paragraph refers to ____________. 
A. newly discovered meat-eater B. Relationship 
C. dog D. Giganotosaurus 
Question 42: The author states that the newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur is ____________. 
A. not closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex. B. closely related to the large cat family 
C. not closely related to Giganotosaurus D. closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex. 
Question 43: The word dissect in the last sentence is closest in meaning to ____________. 
A. escape B. chew C. swallow D. dismember 
Question 44: The word prey in the last sentence of the passage is closest in meaning to ____________. 
A. victim B. attacker C. enemy D. dinosaurs 
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. 
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one 
of the milder effects of weeds - any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways, 
destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for 
one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants. 
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides 
are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic 
compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and 
drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them. 
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically 
sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world's weed probl