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(Do CTHĐ chấm thi ghi) BẰNG SỐ BẰNG CHỮ GIÁM KHẢO 1 GIÁM KHẢO 2
SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 pts)
PART 1: You will hear an interview with an architect called Scott Tenbury. For each question,
choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Write A, B or C in the numbered box. (1.5 pts)
1. What does Scott say about his “capsule” apartment in Japan?
A. It was too small for him to feel comfortable in.
B. There was a lot of noise from nearby apartments.
C. He had to think carefully about where to put things.
2. Scott says that the “upside-down” house he lived in _____
A. wasn’t as exciting as he thought it would be.
B. attracted a lot of interest from tourists. C. needed repairing regularly.
3. How did Scott feel when he had to leave his home in London?
A. disappointed that it became so expensive to live in
B. pleased to escape the effects of the weather
C. amazed that so many people wanted to buy it
4. What does Scott enjoy about living in cities? A. having access to facilities B. getting interesting jobs C. seeing lots of people
5. What problem has Scott had with his “water building”?
A. It’s hard to find the right colour for it.
B. It’s difficult to build on water.
C. It’s not easy to get the right shape.
6. Why would Scott like to design a railway station?
A. to create something people love B. to test his design skills
C. to improve transport services Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
PART 2: You will hear a film review programme on the radio for each question, fill in the
missing information in the numbered space the film review programme this week’s reviews.
Write your answers in the numbered box. (1.5 pts)
THE FILM REVIEW PROGRAMME This week’s reviews
The film Jungle Fever is a (1) ____________ about a family of tigers.
Actor Steve Wills plays a (2) ____________ in his new film, Call it.
Swim! is about a man who wants to swim in a local (3) ____________.
Competition for listeners
Listeners can enter an online quiz at www. (4) ____________.co.
Winners will receive (5) ____________ tickets.
Entries must be received on (6) ____________ by 2 p.m. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Trang 1/6
SECTION II: USE OF ENGLISH (6.0 pts)
PART 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write A, B, C, or D in the
numbered box. (2.0 pts)
1. Ms. Jackson was assigned the fifth grade science class _____ she has the best qualifications among the available faculty. A. since B. whereas C. although D. if
2. This year’s winter fashion _____ to women of all ages. A. attracts B. takes C. appeals D. calls
3. Peter isn’t _____ well with his new manager. A. going on B. getting on C. keeping on D. taking on
4. Unless you _____ how to swim, you have to wear a life jacket. A. don’t know B. will have known C. know D. will know
5. As the train pulled _____, we saw Susan waving from the window. A. by B. in C. through D. to
6. As the policeman handed me a speeding ticket, he said that nobody was _____ the law. A. beyond B. over C. above D. under
7. When I came across my old friend at the supermarket, we stopped _____ about our current jobs. A. talking B. talk C. talked D. to talk
8. She was dissatisfied _____ her exam results. A. from B. with C. of D. about
9. Jane’s never been to Italy, _____? A. has she B. is she C. hasn’t she D. has Jane
10. Parents who worry about the possible negative influence of the online activities on their
children can block their _____. A. account B. picture C. avatar D. access Your answers:
PART 2: Complete each gap in the passage with the correct form of the word in brackets. Write
your answers in the numbered box. (2.0 pts) STRANGE FRUIT
(0. innovate) innovative farmers in Japan have figured out a way to produce square-shaped
watermelons. And all without the help of weird science or genetic (1. engineer)
__________! As baby watermelons are growing on the vine, glass (2. contain) ___________
are placed around them. As each watermelon matures, it (3. natural) _________ swells to fit
the shape of the box. The result is (4. credible) ___________ eye-catching watermelons that
can be sliced like a loaf of bread. Unlike (5. norm) ___________ watermelons, square
watermelons don’t take up a lot of room and there is no (6. difficult) ___________ storing
them in the fridge as they sit neatly on the shelf. But these watermelons don’t come cheap.
Each one costs 10,000 yen (about 82 dollars)! Square melons are thus an (7. expense)
___________ luxury food and so are not eaten by regular people. Instead, these melons
appeal to (8. wealth) __________ Japanese who are looking to give a business colleague or
friend an (9. impress) __________ gift. In socialising. Giving a friend a beautifully-wrapped
and (10. cost) ___________ piece of fruit as a gift is very popular. (1. 1.engineering 2.container 3.naturally 4.incredibly 5.normal 6.diffculty 7.expensive 8.wealthy 9.impressive 10.costly Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Trang 2/6
PART 3: Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which
should not be there. Tick () each correct line. If a line has a word which should not be there,
write the word in the space. (2.0 pts) 0
I recently learned how to use a computer, and I have many _______
00 friends who play computer games at home. However, although recently _although_ 1.
I have begun to worry that in nowadays we rely too much on electronic ___in_____ 2. gadgets. ___before 3.
Once before people managed to write and think using their brains, but _so____ 4.
now many people have become so accustomed to using machines so that ___v_____ 5.
they can't do anything without them. There are many people who they ___they____ 6.
depend on electronic gadgets completely. For instance, many of my _ 7.
friends sit at home in the evening to watch television, and instead of __v______ 8.
going out to meet people. I think that this makes everybody feel more ___and_____ 9.
lonely, even though they learn a lot about people all over in the world. __v ______
10 Of course there are many electronic gadgets that save us time, though __in______ .
not all of them are really necessary. I am in the favour of some gadgets, __v______
but I am against having everything in life depending on pushing a ___the_____ button.
SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION (6.0 pts)
PART 1: Read the text and the questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer.
Write A, B, C, or D in the numbered box. (1.5 pts)
Cruises are becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers per year
now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the perfect way to sit back
and do nothing, and enjoy time off work. But what is the effect on the environment of this trend?
Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land,
cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000 passengers. Moving such large
vehicles requires enormous engines which burn as much as 300,000 litres of fuel a day. One scientist
has calculated that cruise ships create as much pollution as 5 million cars going over the same
distance. Because they are out at sea, they also burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land.
Unfortunately, no government has control over the amount of air pollution out at sea.
Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish, and cruise ships aren’t usually good at
recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea – as much per
day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn’t put into the sea, but still causes
problems when brought back to the land.
Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can get
five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Good for restaurants? No. Restaurant
owners complain that the visitors look around for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat.
What’s more, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain that the streets are too busy. Some
towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time. People
who care about the environment worry that as the cruise industry continues to grow, so too will the issues for our planet.
1. The purpose of the text is to ______
A. persuade people that a cruise is a wonderful holiday.
B. criticise people who go on cruise ships.
C. explain some of the problems that cruise ships cause.
D. persuade governments to ban cruise ships.
2. One reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because ______
A. they carry large numbers of cars as well as passengers. Trang 3/6
B. their engines are not as efficient as those of other ships.
C. it takes more energy to move through water than over land.
D. they use types of fuel that are not permitted on land.
3. What do we learn about the waste products on cruise ships?
A. All the waste products are carried back to shore.
B. Waste food is often thrown away at sea.
C. Most cruise ships recycle their waste products.
D. An enormous amount of the waste water isn’t recycled.
4. Why are cruise ship passengers not popular in some cities?
A. They are sometimes rude to other tourists.
B. They don’t spend money on meals.
C. They fill up the restaurants, so other tourists can’t get in.
D. They complain when the city is too crowded.
5. Which best describes large cruise ships?
A. They seem to offer ideal relaxing holidays, but they aren’t environmentally friendly.
B. They are becoming very popular, and they bring a lot of benefits, in spite of their problems.
C. They used to cause a lot of pollution, but things are improving now.
D. They cause pollution in the sea and on land, so cities are planning to ban them in the future. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
PART 2: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. Write A, B, C, or D in
the numbered box. (2.0 pts) LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE
Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines.
Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (1) ______ in salt
and sugar. Experts recommend (2) ______ the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can lead to
heart problems. They also suggest increasing the amount of high fibre food we eat. This comes in the
(3) ______ of fresh fruits, vegetables, wholemeal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (4)
______ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious, too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into
your daily (5) ______. This can be done by simply walking as much as (6) ______ and climbing
stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing
energy levels and (7) ______ you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is
important for good health. Too much stress can (8) ______ to a variety of illnesses, from headaches
to high blood pressure. (9) ______ possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So
the message is simple – enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a (10) ______ of getting the balance right. 1. A. poor B. short C. small D. low 2. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing 3. A. form B. way C. look D. means 4. A. from B. by C. with D. of 5. A. routine B. custom C. time D. manner 6. A. possible B. probable C. able D. capable 7. A. providing B. doing C. assisting D. making 8. A. bring B. direct C. guide D. lead 9. A. Whichever B. Whenever C. However D. Whatever 10. A. feeling B. wonder C. question D. need Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Trang 4/6
PART 3: You are going to read an article about higher education. Five sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-F the one which fits each gap (1-5). There
is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. (2.5 pts)
IS HIGHER EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE?
Everyone tells you the same thing – work hard at school so that you can go on to study at a
university or college. It seems to be sensible advice. After all, the more qualified you are, the better
chance you have of getting a good job, right? Higher education is always a good thing, isn’t it?
Firstly, it depends on what you’re planning to study. In terms of being employable when you
graduate, the different branches of medicine, including dentistry, are probably the safest choices.
Some studies show that close to 100% of graduates in these fields found a job within six months. (1) a_____
On the other hand, if it is your dream to study history or sociology, you need to be aware that,
at the moment, you are less likely to find a job if your degree is in either of these subjects. (2)
_d___. Once they graduated, many were unable to find work. Others were forced to undertake more
years of study or retraining in order to enter the job market.
Degrees related to business and management are among the most popular at the moment,
which means there is a great deal of competition for places both at university and at work. So you
may not find a place on your chosen course and, if you do, you will graduate with the same
qualifications as thousands of other people. To avoid this, you might consider studying more
specialized subjects such as waste management or environmental management. They may not be
your first choice but they are among the newer kinds of courses on offer which could well lead to a good job. (3) _f____.
Because, let’s face it, not everyone is suited to another three or four years of study. Some
people are better off not continuing their education. (4) __b____. In addition, your family’s financial
circumstances might make it difficult to go away to study. Furthermore, some people simply can’t afford the expense of it all.
This brings us to the all-important subject of money. The average graduate with a bachelor’s
degree owes in excess of £15,000 and this figure is increasing every year. If one also considers the
fact that he or she typically has to wait at least three months before he or she starts earning, you can
see that spending those extra three or four years actually earning money can make quite a difference. (5) __c__.
Of course, despite all this, there are still many benefits of studying at degree level. A large
number of employers look for some evidence of higher education. And graduates usually get paid
higher salaries. In the end, the advice to work hard at school is sound advice. No-one in their right
mind would tell you to do the opposite. Leaving school with good qualifications will at least give
you more options. What you do with those options is up to you.
A. However, you have to ask yourself if it’s worth spending several years of your life studying
something that is less than ideal for you.
B. If you can find a job at 18 (or, why not, at 16), then you could end up being much more financial secure.
C. Law graduates were similarly successful, so if these subjects are really what you want to
study and you can get a place on a course you are lucky.
D. These include people who suffer terribly form exam nerves, and those who find academic work really difficult.
E. This would mean moving to the other end of the country or even to a different country altogether.
F. A degree that is not in demand is practically useless, as many recent graduates have found out to their cost. Your answers: 1.c 2.f 3.a 4.d 5.b Trang 5/6
SECTION IV: WRITING (5.0 pts)
PART 1: Finish the sentence in such a way that means the same as the one provided. (1.5 pts)
1. We haven’t cycled into the countryside for a year.
It is __________________________________________________________________________
2. No other football stadium in Madrid is as big as Santiago Bernabeu.
Santiago Bernabeu is the biggest football…
3. John suggested that I should take a taxi to the hotel. John said: “If I .”
4. It wasn’t easy for us to find a seat because the train was crowded. It was such a crowed train….
5. I regret not buying that bike when I had the chance. I wish I had bought that bike
PART 2: Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. (1.5 pts)
1. I don’t think Garry will accept their offer. (down)
Garry is going to turn down their offer.
2. Peter never goes to his appointments late. (time)
Peter is ______________________________________ his appointments.
3. Susan went to Oxford to take a summer course in English. (view)
Susan went to Oxford ____________________ a summer course in English.
4. When she first came to England, she found it difficult to drive on the left. (used)
When she first came to England, she __________________________________ on the left.
5. Last week Carla borrowed a CD from me and now she’s lost it. (I)
Clara’s ______________________________________________ last week.
PART 3: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce sentences which together make
a complete letter. (2.0 pts) Dear David,
1. I /very pleased / meet you / the teacher’s conference / hold / London / last year.
_i was very pleased to meet you at the teacher’s conference was held in London last year
2. It / very kind / you / invite me / come and see you while I / England this summer.
It was very kind of you to invite me to come and see you while I was
3. I hope / pay a visit / your school / 26th and 27th June if / not be inconvenient.
4. Please / not rearrange / programme / me.
___________________________________________________________________________
5. I / be very happy / fit / whatever you / do at that time.
___________________________________________________________________________
6. I / like / stay overnight / 26th June / hope that you / able / arrange accommodation / me.
___________________________________________________________________________
7. I / telephone you once / reach London / confirm / exact time of my arrival / the school.
___________________________________________________________________________
8. I look forward / meet / you again.
___________________________________________________________________________ Your sincerely, THE END Trang 6/6