HSG 2022 – 04 - KEY Part A: Phonetics
I. Find the word that has its underlined part pronounced differently from the other three in each question. 0.2/each 0. A. dental B. send C. pretty D. petty 1. A. would B. should C. shoulder D. could 2. A. lose B. chose C. close D. rose 3. A. missed B. washed C. hoped D. removed 4. A. books B. tables C. roots D. makes 5. A. day B. take C. mayor D. ace
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
II. Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question. 0.2/each 0. A. yourself B. English C. shopping D. speeches 1. A. birthday B. parents C. pleasant D. begin 2. A. unlikely B. writer C. attack D. suggest 3. A. impression B. remember C. character D. attention 4. A. garden B. ago C. youngest D. standard 5. A remain B. college C. quality D. scholar
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A
Part B: Vocabulary and grammar
I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. 0.1/each
0. That’s the _____ interesting novel I’ve ever read. A. more B. even C. most D. every
1. My colour TV, _____ I bought 10 years ago, still gives beautiful pictures. A. which B. that C. what D. X
2. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to _____ him to go. A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent
3. “Who is Mr. Madely?” “ I have no idea. I’ve never heard _____ him”. A. about B. from C. after D. of
4. Children are _____ to overcome problems. A. determine
B. determined C. determinant D. determination
5. They will be sent to work in America _____ their English is better next year. A. when B. unless C. if D. because
6. I’ve never____very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities. A. got off B. got on C. got away D. got up
7. ____ lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam, my friend Andy does not enjoy it. A. But B. Although C. If D. However
8. I believe that our new manager has the ____ to work well in this business environment. A. flexible B. inflexible C. flexibly D. flexibility
9. When my father retired, he decided to take ____ golf. A. in B. with C. up D. for
10. That’s a nice coat, and the colour ____ you well. A. matches B. fits C. suits D. agrees
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. C
II. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word or phrase. 0.1/each
0. Currently there are at least four movies playing that deserve the Academy Award. A. downtown B. at the present time C. at the local theatre D. frequently
1. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years. A. absolutely B. relevantly C. almost D. comparatively
2. Marsha found it difficult to cope with the loss of her job. A. solve B. deal with C. think about D. confirm
3. If the crops are not irrigated soon, the harvest will be sparse. A. watered B. planted C. plowed D. fertilized
4. Button decided to continue with his studies for another two years. A. get on B. carry out C. go on D. turn off
5. More than 15,000 species of ants have been identified by scientists. A. chosen B. grouped C. named D. seen
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C
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III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
Public (react)__1__ to the Disney film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” when it was first issued in
1937 was (ordinary)__2__ . It was received with great (excite)__3__ and it immediately became (enormous)
__4__ popular throughout the world. Good advertising was not the only reason for this (world)__5__
popularity; the film and its characters captured the (imagine)__6__ of people all over the world like no film
before it. In Britain there were (day) __7__ newspaper articles about the film and how the film was made.
Snow white toys and books were on (sell) __8__ everywhere. Some people thought that it might be
(upset)__9__ for children but most people saw it as (harm)__10__ entertainment. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0.2/each
1. reaction 6. imagination
2. extraordinary 7. daily 3. excitement 8. sale
4. enormously 9. upsetting
5. worldwide 10. harmless
IV. Fill in each gap with a, an, the or X (zero).
Music plays __1__ important role in our daily lives. It would be impossible for __2__ day to go by
without music. Music serves many functions within our society: it is used to entertain, relax, motivate,
persuade, teach, treat diseases, unite, promote patriotism, and so on.
Music on special occasions is essential. At __3__ Olympic sports events, it is interesting to observe
how __4__ music is played. Entertainment is __5__ obvious function, but further, music at such events helps
create __6__ exciting atmosphere. __7__ use of __8__ national anthems is to promote __9__ feelings of
patriotism, thus encouraging __10__ athletes to make greater efforts. 0.1/each
1. an 3. the 5. an 7. the 9. the
2. a 4. X 6. an 8. X 10. X
V. Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets. (2.0 pts)
My wife and I (live) __1__ in our house in the country for 5 years. We (move) __2__ here after our
second child (be) __3__ born. We (live) __4__ in town for ten years and decided that as soon as we (can
afford) __5__ it, we (move) __6__ away from the smoke and the noise of the city centre, which we finally
(do) __7__ in 1985. We (never regret) __8__ it. We (be) __9__ reminded of the wisdom of our decision
every morning when we (draw) __10__ our curtains to see open fields stretching before us. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0.2/each
1. have lived/ have been living 6. would move 2. moved 7. did
3. was/ had been 8. have never regretted 4. had lived 9. are
5. could afford 10. draw
VI. There are 10 mistakes in the passage. Find out and correct them.
It is estimated that about (0)200 millions people which use the Internet computer network around world.
The internet allows people working at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows
businesses to communicate between customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local
telephone calls. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and others data from one part
of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can be use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of
time. It is possibly to use the Internet for education - students may connect
with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk about their problems through “on-line” rather than attending a class. 0.1/each
1. which use who use 6. others data other data
2. around world  around the world 7. can be use can use
3. people working  people to work 8. This save This saves
4. communicate between communicate with 9. It is possibly It is possible
5. telephone calls telephone call 10. than attending than attend
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I. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
What do you know about Bill Gates?
Bill Gates is a very important person __0__ the computer industry. He has been __1__ executive officer
of Microsoft corporation for several years. He is also the richest person in the United States. __2__ did he do it?
He learned a lot __3__ his parents. While Bill was going to school, his father went to college, got a
__4__ and became a successful lawyer. From this , Bill learned that you have to work hard if you want
something. His mother was a very busy teacher, but she also __5__ going to parties. From this, he learned
something __6__ : If you want to work hard and play hard, you have to __7__ a schedule.
When Bill was young, he spent a lot of time __8__ . While most of his friends were playing, Bill read
all of the World Book Encyclopedia and finished it when he was 8 years old.
Bill’s childhood was not __9__ work, however. He used to play a lot of sports- swimming, water-skiing,
tennis. He was very __10__ about sports. He loved winning and he hated losing. When Bill got older, he
spent more and more time working- and playing- on a computer.
Before he was 20, Bill __11__ the world’s first computer language for the personal computer. Once
__12__ he was thinking about the future, he realized something important. He thought that every home was
going to have a computer, and every computer would __13__ software- his software. He said, “I’m going to
__14__ my first million dollars on software __15__ the time I’m 25.” And he did! 0. A. in B. on C. for D. of 1. A. main B. chief C. principle D. top 2. A. How B. What C. Why D. When 3. A. with B. for C. by D. from 4. A. certificate B. contract C. degree D. notice 5. A. enjoyed B. considered C. fancied D. imagined 6. A. different B. else C. other D. otherwise 7. A. do B. devise C. plan D. make 8. A. lone B. lonely C. alone D. singly 9. A. all B. altogether C. entirely D. wholly 10. A. severe B. serious C. grave D. strict 11. A. evolved B. originated C. wrote D. developed 12. A. when B. again C. because D. only 13. A. use B. install C. need D. set up 14. A. fetch B. obtain C. create D. make 15. A. at B. by C. until D. during 0.1/each
1. B 4. C 7. D 10. B 13. C
2. A 5. A 8. C 11. D 14. D
3. D 6. B 9. A 12. A 15. B
II. Read the following passages and choose the best answer.
Passage 1:
Ogden Nash was a poet, storyteller, humorist, and philosopher. Born in Rye, New York, and raised in
Savannah, Georgia, he tried but failed to adapt himself to the academic and later the business world. After
attending Harvard University briefly, he became a mail clerk on Wall Street, later advancing to bond
salesman. His first job as a writer was to produce advertising copy for streetcar cards. Then in 1925, he
joined the advertising department of Doubleday Page and Company, one of the largest publishing houses in
New York. Later, as a member of the editorial staff of “The New Yorker” magazine he began writing short poems.
His verses are filled with humor and wry wit as well as the unexpected or improbable rhymes that have
come to characterize them. One of his most famous is a two-line verse titled “Reflections on Ice-Breaking”
in which he offers the following advice to young lovers: “Candy is candy, but liquor is quicker”. Beginning
in 1931, and extending over the next four decades, Nash produced nineteen books of poetry. During the same
time period, he was a favorite contributor to many leading magazines, and his name became a household word.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Poems in “The New Yorkers” B. Humor in Poetry
C. The life and work of Ogden Nash D. Reflections on Ice-Breaking 2. Nash’s first job was as a
A. mail clerk B. bond salesman
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C. writer of adverting copy D. magazine writer
3. Nash is described as all of the following except
A. a humorist B. a popular poet C. a prolific writer D. an alcoholic
4. The word “them” in line 10 refers to
A. rhymes B. verses C. editorial D. publishing house
5. In the second paragraph, what does Nash mean by “ liquor is quicker”?
A. Young people should be warned against drinking alcohol
B. It is quicker to make alcohol than it is to make candy
C. Eating candy lasts longer than drinking alcohol
D. Alcohol promotes romantic feelings faster than candy does. Passage 2:
A hobby can be anything a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, build model ships,
weave baskets, watch birds, hunt animals, climb mountains, raise flowers, fish, ski, skate and swim.
Hobbyists also paint pictures, attend concerts and plays, and perform on musical instruments. They collect
everything from books to butterflies, and shells to stamps.
People take up hobbies, because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation.
Sometimes they can even yield financial profit. Hobbies help people relax after periods of hard work, and
provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies also offer interesting activities for people who have
retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of his age, position, or income.
Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in
helping patients recover from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give bed- ridden or wheelchair patients
something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. Many hospitals treat
patients by having them take up interesting hobbies of past times.
In early times, most people were too busy making a living to have hobbies. But some persons who had
pleasure did enjoy hobbies. The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood. People today have
more time than ever before for hobbies.
Machines have reduced the amount of time they must spend their jobs. Hobbies provide variety for
workers who do the same monotonous tasks all day long. More people are retiring at an earlier age than ever
before. Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with newly-found leisure hours.
Sir William Osier, a famous Canadian doctor, expressed the value of hobbies by saying “No man is
really happy or safe without a hobby.”
6. Which of the following is True?
A. Hobby is one’s regular business in his office. B. Hobby is not one’s regular business in one’s spare time.
C. Hobby is a kind of business only for old people. D. Hobby is a kind of business only for young people.
7. Who may spend more time enjoying their hobbies?
A. Persons who have little money B. Persons who have much money
C. Persons who have given up their work D. Persons who have left school.
8. The underlined phrase “recover from” in the third paragraph means……. A. get back
B. become well C. become calm D. supply with a new cover
9. In early times, most people spent less time on their hobbies because……
A. they were brave and hard- working B. the living conditions were poor.
C. they were engaged in making a living D. Both B and C
10. What’s the writer’s opinion about hobbies?
A. People should have good hobbies in their spare time B. Machines also have their hobbies.
C. Hobbies are popular among people in Egypt. D. People all over the world have the same hobby. 0.2/each Passage 1:
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. D Passage 2:
6. B 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. A
III. Read this text about business opportunities in Vietnam then choose the best sentence from A – G to
fill in each of the gaps ( There are two sentences extra).
A. All of these offer large markets for any product produced in Vietnam.
B. A large number of them are small, privately owned companies.
C. The next thing is to write a letter (no fax, e-mail or phone calls).
D. This means that it can reach customers not only in Indo- China but in the other ASEAN nations.
E. The first impression may be the last impression so you must be very precise and very specific.
F. Vietnam’s industry could be somewhat like that of Taiwan in a few years’ time.
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G. Remember, too, that business is best done through human contact, not by machines.
H. It reaches all sectors of the economy
Business opportunities in Vietnam
Business opportunities in Vietnam are enormous. The rate of growth here is among the highest in the
world. __0__ and is likely to accelerate in the future.
Vietnam is well-placed for economic development, because it is part of ASEAN. __1__ .
It is fortunate, too, to be surrounded by countries with large population, e.g. China, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. __2__ .
The opportunities for business abound, but remember that the first are always rewarded with the best
chances of getting quality business contacts. __3__ .
So, the best thing to do to start with is to select contacts with companies similar to your own, and
companies which you consider could be interested in your line of products or services. __4__ .
In the letter, present yourself and the products you deal with in a clear and simple manner. __5__ .
The chances of getting a reply are more than if you had used other types of communication. 0.2/each
1. D 2. A 3. G 4. C 5. E
IV. Fill in each gap with one suitable word.(2.0 pts) (Do as example- 0: the)
One of __0__ features of London is the __1__ of big stores, most of __2__ are to be found in or near the
West End. They are vast buildings, many storeys high; in them you may buy __3__ anything you want, from
a box of matches to a suite of furniture. Most of them are very modern and are equipped with lifts and escalators.
If you have been in the store so long __4__ you feel hungry, you will not need to leave the building, for
nearly all the big stores have cafe’, snack bars or restaurants. You can __5__ up a friend from a telephone -
box and you may call at the theatre agency to book a seat __6__ an evening show; or you may drop into the
travel department and arrange for a holiday in Wales or Western, Australia. __7__ you feel homesick you
will be able to get a newspaper or a magazine from your __8__ country at the newspaper counter, and in the
book department you will be __9__ to buy the complete works of William Shakespeare or __10__ latest thriller. 0.2/each
1. number 3. almost 5. call/ring 7. if 9. able
2. which 4. that 6. for 8. own 10. the Part D: Writing
I. Finish the second sentence so that it means exactly the same as the first sentence.
1. Please don’t repeat everything I say.
(I’d rather _____________________________________________________
2. It hasn’t snowed here for 5 years.
(The last time __________________________________________________
3. I had difficulty in understanding your writing.
(It was ________________________________________________________ 4. You mustn’t park here.
(Parking isn’t __________________________________________________
5. I can finish this work on time only if you help me.
(Only if_______________________________________________________
6. The holiday was so disappointing that they decided to ask for their money back.
(It was _______________________________________________________
7. My children are looking forward to going to Dalat for holiday.
(My children are excited_________________________________________
8. Although Peter was the stronger of the two, he was soon overpowered by his attacker.
(Despite his ______________________________________________________
9. There weren’t nearly as many people at the party as he had expected.
(There were far ___________________________________________________
10. I didn’t have enough money that’s why I didn’t go on holiday last year.
( If I _________________________________________________________ 0.3/each
1. I’d rather you didn’t repeat everything I say
2. The last time it snowed here was 5 years ago
3. It was difficult for me to understand your writing
4. Parking isn’t allowed here
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5. Only if you help me can I finish this work on time
6. It was such a disappointing holiday that they decided to ask for their money back
Or: It was so disappointing a holiday that they decided to ask for their money back
7. My children are excited about going to Dalat for holiday
8. Despite his being the stronger of the two, he was soon overpowered by his attacker
9. There were far fewer people at the party than he had expected
10. If I had had enough money I would have gone on holiday last year.
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that it means exactly the same as the first sentence.
1. She stopped asking for advice on how to lose weight. (gave)
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2. Jane is so young that she can’t join our club. (too)
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3. Very few people survived the disaster. (alive)
________________________________________________________________
4. Someone serviced Bill’s car the other day. (had)
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5. I regret not having taken your father’s advice. (wish)
________________________________________________________________ 0.2/each
1. She gave up asking for advice on how to lose weight
2. Jane is too young to join our club
3. Not many people were still alive after the disaster
4. Bill had his car serviced the other day
Or: Bill had someone service his car the other day.
5. I wish I had taken your father’s advice.
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