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TUYỂN TẬP 12 Đề thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh 9 cấp huyện CÓ ĐÁP ÁN, FILE NGHE được soạn dưới dạng file word, audio gồm 12 file trang. Các bạn xem và tải đề thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh 9 cấp huyện về ở dưới.
SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answers to the questions.
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answers to the questions.
1. Where is the man going?
A. to a museum B. to a movie theater C. to a musical D. to a park
2. How long will it take to get to his destination?
A. under five minutes B. under ten minutes
C. under fifteen minutes D. under twenty minutes
3. What time does the place in Question 1 close?
A. at 4:30 PM B. at 5:00 PM C. at 6:00 PM D. at 6:30 PM
4. Where is the man going later downtown?
A. to a party B. to a restaurant C. to a play D. to a business meeting
5. How much will the fare be for the taxi ride, not including a tip?
A. between five and ten dollars B. between ten and fifteen dollars
C. between fifteen and twenty dollars D. more than twenty dollars
Part 2. Complete The form below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer.
Name: Stefan Unger
Degree program: (6) postgraduate
Department: (7) engineering
Leisure activities: (8) computer games
Languages (apart from English): (9) German
Type of accommodation: (10) in Hall
Contact number: (11) 02950.659.003
- When can students use the photocopier? (12) in the mornings
- Where are events usually held? (13) Round Theatre
- Which Union officer is responsible for van hire? (14) Transport Secretary
- What will Union members be able to get a discount on? (15) newspapers
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ .
A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it
- get down to sth – thực hiện cái gì một cách nghiêm túc
17. George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. had he not gone B. hadn't he gone
C. if he has not gone D. if he shouldn't have gone
18. Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways.
A. to be taught B. teach C. be taught D. to teach
19. John has a monthly bank _______ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
bank statement – bản in sao kê tài khoản của ngân hàng
20. Can you list the problems _______ poor and _______ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/ overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated D. facing/ overpopulating
21. In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we’ll go home and rest.
A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finishing
22. The doctor gave the patient _______ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole
- thorough examination – cuộc kiểm tra tổng quát về y tế
23. I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ?
A. wasn't she B. didn't you C. didn't I D. wasn't it
S + think / reckon / believe … + S + V câu hỏi đuôi sử dụng động từ của mệnh đề thứ 2 (was
going) thể thì căn cứ vào động từ chính (thought)
24. _______ non-verbal language is _______ important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. q /an B. A/ the C. the/q D. The/a
25. We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
26. I’m afraid I’ve completely lost the ________of the argument.
A. stream B. thread C. trace D. idea
- lose the thread of the argument: mất mạch lạc trong lập luận
27. When the teacher asked Mary what the chemical formula was, her mind was a total ________.
A. void B. empty C. blank D. nothing
- blank trống rỗng
28. If you can win his attention ________for you.
A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better
- so much the better - vậy sẽ tốt hơn
29. No one can function properly if he or she is ________adequate sleep.
A. took away B. deprived of C. derived from D. got rid of
- take away - mang đi, đem đi - be deprived of – thiếu hụt
- derived from – có nguồn gốc từ - get rid of - loại bỏ
30. I was so exhausted that I went out like________.
A. a baby B. a candle C. a light D. a log
- went out like a light - chìm sâu vào giấc ngủ rất nhanh
31. Most of ________archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains.
A. what B. these C. which D. the
32. She ________fainted when she heard that her child died.
A. rather than B. nothing but C. all but D. near
all but = very nearly = almost = gần như, hoàn toàn
33. She had no chance to defend herself : the dog________for me as soon as I opened the door.
A. ran B. went C. fell D. stood
- go for = attack = tấn công
34. John ________from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people.
A. held on B. held off C. held back D. held out
- hold on (v) = wait a minute = giữ, chờ một lát
- hold off (v) = delay, postpone = trì hoãn
- hold back (v) prevent (v) ngăn lại, cản trở
- hold out (v) extend (v) kéo dài, níu kéo
35. I’m afraid Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it ________.
A. any how B. any old how C. how on earth D. how come
- any old how = without care or interest; in an untidy way
– một cách tùy tiện, không có quan tâm
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
+ secure (a) an toàn + appreciate (a) đánh giá cao
- security
sự yên ổn, sự an toàn, sự an ninh - appreciation sự đánh giá cao
- insecure (a) không an toàn + warm (a) ấm áp
- insecurity tính không an toàn - warmth sự ấm áp
+ history lịch sử - warmly (a) nhiệt liệt
- historic (a) có tính chất lịch sử; được ghi vào lịch sử
- historical (a) lịch sử, thuộc lịch sử; có liên quan đến lịch sử
- prehistoric (a) thuộc về tiền sử + neglect (v) sao lãng, không chú ý
- prehistory tiền sử - negligent (a) cẩu thả, lơ đễnh
+ accident tai nạn - neglectful (a) sao lãng, cẩu thả, không chú ý
- accidental (a) tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên; bất ngờ + imply (v) bao hàm ngụ í
- accidentally (adv) tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên + implication ẩn ý, điều ngụ ý, điều gợi ý
+ refresh (v) làm mát, làm dịu lại + majesty vẻ uy nghi, vẻ oai nghiêm
- refreshment sự nghỉ ngơi, sự tĩnh dưỡng - majestic (a) uy nghi, oai nghiêm, oai vệ
- majestical (a) uy nghi, oai nghiêm
- majestically (adv) uy nghi, oai nghiêm
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Some people often say that using cars is not as convenient than using motorbikes. as
47. It was not until the end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appearing. appeared
48. They asked me what happen last night, but I was unable to tell them. happened
49. Air pollution, along with littering, are causing many problems in our industrial cities today. is
50. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments. ever
hardly – chẳng bao giờ, hiếm khi, hardly ever = never không bao giờ
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. We are looking for someone who is skilled at giving presentations.
52. The company president didn’t want to comment on the scandal.
53. After graduation, Joan will apply to some local companies for a job as a graphic designer.
54. The plane took off and was soon high over the city.
55. You have to check in an hour before the plane leaves.
- skilled at – có kỹ năng về - comment on (v) bình luận về
- apply for (v) nộp đơn xin việc cho vì trí nào đó - take off (v) cất cánh, cởi, tháo ra
- check in (v) làm thủ tục (lên máy bay, nhận phòng)
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They must (56) ________ with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must respond to demands (57) ________ the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop (58) ________ skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
Schools are (59) ________ these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (60) ________ a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening (61) ________ the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures.
Schools are also teaching congnitive skills to the (62) ________ 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the (63) ________ of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (64) ________ a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (65) ________ the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.”
56. A. do B. stay C. fight D. cope
57. A. that B. who C. whether D. what
58. A. base B. basis C. basic D. basics
59. A. address ing B. delivering C. distributing D. discharging
- address = give attention to or deal with a matter or problem
60. A. as B. from C. with D. like
61. A. on B. into C. for D. up
- open up – mở cửa
62. A. slightly B. mostly C. fairly D. nearly
63. A. minds B. directions C. words D. ways
- in the word of – nói cho dễ hiểu
64. A. make B. take C. get D. bring
65. A. to B. at C. in D. for
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare. (68-And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop).
Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to withstand its desiccating effects. No moist- skinned, water-loving animals can exist there. Few large animals are found. The giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat. (70-Since desert country is open, it holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest). Its population is largely nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated.
Having adapted to their austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the world. The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. None could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes. So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees.
66. The title for this passage could be .
A. Animal Life in a Desert Environment B. Desert Plants
C. Man’s Life in a Desert Environment D. Life Underground
67. The word “tissues” in the passage mostly means .
A. the smallest units of living matter that can exist on their own
B. the simplest forms of life that exist in air, water, living and dead creatures and plants
C. collections of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants
D. very small living things that cause infectious disease in people, animals and plants
68. Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as .
A. water is an essential part of his existence
B. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
C. very few lager animals are found in the desert
D. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
69. The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT
A. many large animals B. water-loving animals
C. moist-skinned animals D. the coyote and the bobcat
70. According to the passage, creatures in the desert .
A. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
B. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
C. run and leap more slowly than those in the tangled forest
D. run and leap faster than those in the tangled forest
71. The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert animals EXCEPT .
A. they dig home underground B. they sleep during the day
C. they are watchful and quiet D. they are noisy and aggressive
72. The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means .
A. living or growing in natural conditions, not kept in a house or on a farm
B. large and strong, difficult to control or deal with
C. thin and weak because of lack of food and water
D. able to get what one wants in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating
73. According to the passage, one characteristic of animals living in the desert is that ______.
A. they are smaller and fleeter than forest animals
B. they can hunt in temperature of 150 degrees
C. they live in an accommodating environment
D. they are less healthy than animals living in other places
74. The word “burrows” in the passage mostly means .
A. places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
B. holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in
C. places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young
D. structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept
75. We can infer from the passage that .
A. desert life is colorful and diverse B. living things adjust to their environment
C. healthy animals live longer lives D. water is the basis of desert life
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
It is true that newspapers are an (76) important source of information. Many people begin their (77) learning / study by reading the paper. In this way, they learn (78) what is now on in the world. Sometimes, however, they don’t have time to read the news (79) carefully and must read with a quick look at the front (80) pages. At other times, they may be in such a (81) hurry that they have time only to glance (82) at the headlines.
Another type of publication which helps keep the population informed is the (83) magazine. Some magazines are published weekly. Others are put out monthly. There are news magazines, and magazines for (84) such special interest as photography, sports, arts and music. Some are primarily for men, others for women, and there is a selection (85) of children’s magazines, too. In the United States, there are publications for every taste and interest.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
86. It wasn't necessary for you to come to the meeting so early.
@ You needn't have come to the meeting so early.
87. I drank such a lot of coffee that I couldn’t get to sleep.
@ I drank so much coffee that I couldn’t get to sleep.
88. They couldn’t do anything to stop it.
@ Nothing could be done to stop it.
89. She can’t sing as well as she used to.
@ She used to sing better than she does now.
90. The table was so heavy that we couldn’t move it.
@ The table was too heavy for us to move.
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
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.
91. The manager provided the staff with extra training. (by)
@ The staff was provided with extra training by the manager.
92. He becomes angry whenever people call him by his nickname. (temper)
@ He loses his temper whenever people call him by his nickname.
93. I only managed to see the driver for a while. (glimpse)
@ I only caught a glimpse of the driver for a while.
94. It's possible that the thieves entered the building. (broken)
@ The thieves may / might have broken into the building.
95. Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa? (mind)
@ Would you mind giving me a hand to move the sofa?
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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answers to the questions.
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answers to the questions.
1. Where is the man going?
A. to a museum B. to a movie theater C. to a musical D. to a park
2. How long will it take to get to his destination?
A. under five minutes B. under ten minutes
C. under fifteen minutes D. under twenty minutes
3. What time does the place in Question 1 close?
A. at 4:30 PM B. at 5:00 PM C. at 6:00 PM D. at 6:30 PM
4. Where is the man going later downtown?
A. to a party B. to a restaurant C. to a play D. to a business meeting
5. How much will the fare be for the taxi ride, not including a tip?
A. between five and ten dollars B. between ten and fifteen dollars
C. between fifteen and twenty dollars D. more than twenty dollars
Part 2. Complete The form below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer.
Student Union Registration Form
Name: Stefan Unger
Degree program: (6) postgraduate
Department: (7) engineering
Leisure activities: (8) computer games
Languages (apart from English): (9) German
Type of accommodation: (10) in Hall
Contact number: (11) 02950.659.003
- When can students use the photocopier? (12) in the mornings
- Where are events usually held? (13) Round Theatre
- Which Union officer is responsible for van hire? (14) Transport Secretary
- What will Union members be able to get a discount on? (15) newspapers
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ .
A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it
- get down to sth – thực hiện cái gì một cách nghiêm túc
17. George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. had he not gone B. hadn't he gone
C. if he has not gone D. if he shouldn't have gone
18. Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways.
A. to be taught B. teach C. be taught D. to teach
19. John has a monthly bank _______ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
bank statement – bản in sao kê tài khoản của ngân hàng
20. Can you list the problems _______ poor and _______ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/ overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated D. facing/ overpopulating
21. In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we’ll go home and rest.
A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finishing
22. The doctor gave the patient _______ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole
- thorough examination – cuộc kiểm tra tổng quát về y tế
23. I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ?
A. wasn't she B. didn't you C. didn't I D. wasn't it
S + think / reckon / believe … + S + V câu hỏi đuôi sử dụng động từ của mệnh đề thứ 2 (was
going) thể thì căn cứ vào động từ chính (thought)
24. _______ non-verbal language is _______ important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. q /an B. A/ the C. the/q D. The/a
25. We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
26. I’m afraid I’ve completely lost the ________of the argument.
A. stream B. thread C. trace D. idea
- lose the thread of the argument: mất mạch lạc trong lập luận
27. When the teacher asked Mary what the chemical formula was, her mind was a total ________.
A. void B. empty C. blank D. nothing
- blank trống rỗng
28. If you can win his attention ________for you.
A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better
- so much the better - vậy sẽ tốt hơn
29. No one can function properly if he or she is ________adequate sleep.
A. took away B. deprived of C. derived from D. got rid of
- take away - mang đi, đem đi - be deprived of – thiếu hụt
- derived from – có nguồn gốc từ - get rid of - loại bỏ
30. I was so exhausted that I went out like________.
A. a baby B. a candle C. a light D. a log
- went out like a light - chìm sâu vào giấc ngủ rất nhanh
31. Most of ________archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains.
A. what B. these C. which D. the
32. She ________fainted when she heard that her child died.
A. rather than B. nothing but C. all but D. near
all but = very nearly = almost = gần như, hoàn toàn
33. She had no chance to defend herself : the dog________for me as soon as I opened the door.
A. ran B. went C. fell D. stood
- go for = attack = tấn công
34. John ________from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people.
A. held on B. held off C. held back D. held out
- hold on (v) = wait a minute = giữ, chờ một lát
- hold off (v) = delay, postpone = trì hoãn
- hold back (v) prevent (v) ngăn lại, cản trở
- hold out (v) extend (v) kéo dài, níu kéo
35. I’m afraid Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it ________.
A. any how B. any old how C. how on earth D. how come
- any old how = without care or interest; in an untidy way
– một cách tùy tiện, không có quan tâm
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
| 36. There is a feeling of isolation and professional insecurity in schools. | (secure) |
| 37. Many candidates showed little appreciation of the problems from the headhunter's point of view. | (appreciate) |
| 38. The evidence from prehistoric times can seldom be interpreted with any certainty. | (history) |
| 39. He admired the warmth of relationships he saw around him. | (warm) |
| 40. The question of whether he was negligent remained for trial. | (neglect) |
| 41. The first thing he discovered was that Newley had not died accidentally. | (accident) |
| 42. All this she heard, even understood, but still she was speechless. | (speak) |
| 43. But not all implication are valid in reference to pedagogy. | (imply) |
| 44. Light refreshment(s) will be served from 3.30pm in the main hall. | (refresh) |
| 45. The white cliffs rise majestically from the sea. | (majesty) |
+ secure (a) an toàn + appreciate (a) đánh giá cao
- security
sự yên ổn, sự an toàn, sự an ninh - appreciation sự đánh giá cao- insecure (a) không an toàn + warm (a) ấm áp
- insecurity
tính không an toàn - warmth sự ấm áp+ history
lịch sử - warmly (a) nhiệt liệt- historic (a) có tính chất lịch sử; được ghi vào lịch sử
- historical (a) lịch sử, thuộc lịch sử; có liên quan đến lịch sử
- prehistoric (a) thuộc về tiền sử + neglect (v) sao lãng, không chú ý
- prehistory
tiền sử - negligent (a) cẩu thả, lơ đễnh+ accident
tai nạn - neglectful (a) sao lãng, cẩu thả, không chú ý- accidental (a) tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên; bất ngờ + imply (v) bao hàm ngụ í
- accidentally (adv) tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên + implication
ẩn ý, điều ngụ ý, điều gợi ý+ refresh (v) làm mát, làm dịu lại + majesty
vẻ uy nghi, vẻ oai nghiêm- refreshment
sự nghỉ ngơi, sự tĩnh dưỡng - majestic (a) uy nghi, oai nghiêm, oai vệ- majestical (a) uy nghi, oai nghiêm
- majestically (adv) uy nghi, oai nghiêm
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Some people often say that using cars is not as convenient than using motorbikes. as
47. It was not until the end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appearing. appeared
48. They asked me what happen last night, but I was unable to tell them. happened
49. Air pollution, along with littering, are causing many problems in our industrial cities today. is
50. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments. ever
hardly – chẳng bao giờ, hiếm khi, hardly ever = never không bao giờ
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. We are looking for someone who is skilled at giving presentations.
52. The company president didn’t want to comment on the scandal.
53. After graduation, Joan will apply to some local companies for a job as a graphic designer.
54. The plane took off and was soon high over the city.
55. You have to check in an hour before the plane leaves.
- skilled at – có kỹ năng về - comment on (v) bình luận về
- apply for (v) nộp đơn xin việc cho vì trí nào đó - take off (v) cất cánh, cởi, tháo ra
- check in (v) làm thủ tục (lên máy bay, nhận phòng)
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They must (56) ________ with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must respond to demands (57) ________ the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop (58) ________ skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
Schools are (59) ________ these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (60) ________ a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening (61) ________ the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures.
Schools are also teaching congnitive skills to the (62) ________ 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the (63) ________ of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (64) ________ a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (65) ________ the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.”
56. A. do B. stay C. fight D. cope
57. A. that B. who C. whether D. what
58. A. base B. basis C. basic D. basics
59. A. address ing B. delivering C. distributing D. discharging
- address = give attention to or deal with a matter or problem
60. A. as B. from C. with D. like
61. A. on B. into C. for D. up
- open up – mở cửa
62. A. slightly B. mostly C. fairly D. nearly
63. A. minds B. directions C. words D. ways
- in the word of – nói cho dễ hiểu
64. A. make B. take C. get D. bring
65. A. to B. at C. in D. for
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare. (68-And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop).
Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to withstand its desiccating effects. No moist- skinned, water-loving animals can exist there. Few large animals are found. The giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat. (70-Since desert country is open, it holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest). Its population is largely nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated.
Having adapted to their austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the world. The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. None could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes. So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees.
66. The title for this passage could be .
A. Animal Life in a Desert Environment B. Desert Plants
C. Man’s Life in a Desert Environment D. Life Underground
67. The word “tissues” in the passage mostly means .
A. the smallest units of living matter that can exist on their own
B. the simplest forms of life that exist in air, water, living and dead creatures and plants
C. collections of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants
D. very small living things that cause infectious disease in people, animals and plants
68. Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as .
A. water is an essential part of his existence
B. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
C. very few lager animals are found in the desert
D. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
69. The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT
A. many large animals B. water-loving animals
C. moist-skinned animals D. the coyote and the bobcat
70. According to the passage, creatures in the desert .
A. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
B. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
C. run and leap more slowly than those in the tangled forest
D. run and leap faster than those in the tangled forest
71. The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert animals EXCEPT .
A. they dig home underground B. they sleep during the day
C. they are watchful and quiet D. they are noisy and aggressive
72. The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means .
A. living or growing in natural conditions, not kept in a house or on a farm
B. large and strong, difficult to control or deal with
C. thin and weak because of lack of food and water
D. able to get what one wants in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating
73. According to the passage, one characteristic of animals living in the desert is that ______.
A. they are smaller and fleeter than forest animals
B. they can hunt in temperature of 150 degrees
C. they live in an accommodating environment
D. they are less healthy than animals living in other places
74. The word “burrows” in the passage mostly means .
A. places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
B. holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in
C. places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young
D. structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept
75. We can infer from the passage that .
A. desert life is colorful and diverse B. living things adjust to their environment
C. healthy animals live longer lives D. water is the basis of desert life
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
It is true that newspapers are an (76) important source of information. Many people begin their (77) learning / study by reading the paper. In this way, they learn (78) what is now on in the world. Sometimes, however, they don’t have time to read the news (79) carefully and must read with a quick look at the front (80) pages. At other times, they may be in such a (81) hurry that they have time only to glance (82) at the headlines.
Another type of publication which helps keep the population informed is the (83) magazine. Some magazines are published weekly. Others are put out monthly. There are news magazines, and magazines for (84) such special interest as photography, sports, arts and music. Some are primarily for men, others for women, and there is a selection (85) of children’s magazines, too. In the United States, there are publications for every taste and interest.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
86. It wasn't necessary for you to come to the meeting so early.
@ You needn't have come to the meeting so early.
87. I drank such a lot of coffee that I couldn’t get to sleep.
@ I drank so much coffee that I couldn’t get to sleep.
88. They couldn’t do anything to stop it.
@ Nothing could be done to stop it.
89. She can’t sing as well as she used to.
@ She used to sing better than she does now.
90. The table was so heavy that we couldn’t move it.
@ The table was too heavy for us to move.
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
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.
91. The manager provided the staff with extra training. (by)
@ The staff was provided with extra training by the manager.
92. He becomes angry whenever people call him by his nickname. (temper)
@ He loses his temper whenever people call him by his nickname.
93. I only managed to see the driver for a while. (glimpse)
@ I only caught a glimpse of the driver for a while.
94. It's possible that the thieves entered the building. (broken)
@ The thieves may / might have broken into the building.
95. Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa? (mind)
@ Would you mind giving me a hand to move the sofa?
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