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Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (Bảng A)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi : 14/09/2011
(Thời gian : 90 phút – không kể thời gian phát đề)
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laøm daáu hieäu ñaëc bieät gì vaøo phaàn bài làm. Boä ñeà naøy goàm coù 07 tôø ruoät
vaø 01 tôø bìa laøm phaùch.

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GIÁM KHẢO 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TỔNG ĐIỂM BẰNG SỐ:

GIÁM KHẢO 2:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tổng điểm (viết bằng chữ):

SỐ PHÁCH:

I. GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY
Circle the best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences (20 ms):
1 General Custer was confident of victory despite being vastly ......................... by the enemy.
A outnumbered B outclassed C overcome D overtaken
2 Don't tell me you've read War and Peace...................... !
A yet B still C already D just
3 Steve................his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A threw out B threw off C threw away D threw in
4 Mr Jones gave his sons some money to.....................them up in business.
A get B set C put D make
5 ..............comes a time when you have to make a decision and stick to it.
A It B Therefore C There D That
6 Michael was the..................force behind the company's rapid expansion.
A managing B leading C rising D driving
7 Can you take..................of the shop while Mr Bentall is away?
A management B running C charge D operation
8 You'd rather speak to him yourself, ..................... ?
A hadn't you B didn't you C wouldn't you D won't you
9 Douglas took.................of his meeting with the Prime Minister to argue his case.
A opportunity B advantage C chance D effect
10 This painting stands a good....................of winning the prize.
A possibility B chance C opportunity D certainty
11 "I'm freezing."
"You ........ more warmly."
A could dress B should have dressed C may have dressed D must have dressed
12 The picture looked very impressive but in fact it had been ………….from another.
A imitated B copied C emulated D faked
13 "Where's Anne?"
"She's busy…………..the washing up."
A doing B be doing C have done D to do
14 "The Government appear to have made up their minds at last."
"It's about time! They've spent months .........………. this issue."
A debating B to debate C having debated D have been debating
15 "Are you coming to the wedding?"
"Yes but I would prefer not........to the reception afterwards."
A going B to go C having gone D to have gone
16 This car is.......of the two models in the showroom.

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 A the more modern B the most modern C more modern D one of the most modern
17 .......... I been informed, I'd have attended the meeting.
A Should B Were C Had D Would
18. I'd rather you.....a noise last night; I couldn't get to sleep.
A wouldn't make B hadn't made C didn't make D haven't made
19 "......... had we arrived at the beach when it started pouring with rain."
A No sooner B The minute C As soon as D Hardly
20 "....... I dislike Winston, I have to admit that he came up with some brilliant suggestions at the management
meeting."
"That's true. I particularly liked his introduction to the 'Research & Development' project."
A Much as B No matter C However D For all
II. 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 . (5 ms):
21. A. admire B. ambitious C. duration D. category
22. A. embarrass B. require C. competent D. maturity
23. A. caution B. complaint C. dependent D. computer
24. A. suspect B. influence C. physical D. character
25. A. emotional B. quality C. equality D. controllable
III. READING
For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an
example at the beginning (0). (12ms):
Example:
0 A tell B say C inform D speak

OXFORD
Some people (0).....that Oxford is the most attractive city in England. Whether this is (1)………….or not,
it is certainly worth a visit. It is also ideal for a day (2)......………from London, as there are regular trains and
buses at fifteen-minute (3)......………..which only take about an hour to get there.
You should (4)......plenty of time to visit Oxford's unique and varied range of historic attractions.
What is probably of most (5).....to the visitor is the famous University with its different colleges. You
can (6).....several of these elegant historic buildings in a day, as the majority of them are (7)...............
walking distance of one another. Many of the oldest and most remarkable colleges are centrally
(8)……….. , and most are open to visitors in the afternoon. It is a good idea to check before visiting,
(9).....……………., as opening days and times vary.
The two rivers that (10)......……..through the city are another major attraction for residents and tourists
(11).......…….Both the Thames and the Cherwell rivers are lined with lush green vegetation, and a stroll
along their (12)......………….or a leisurely boat ride is the perfect way to round off a day of sightseeing.
Different kinds of boats are available for hire at several central locations from April to September.
1. A real B genuine C honest D true
2. A trip B travel C journey D voyage
3. A gaps B breaks C intervals D spaces
4. A allow B permit C agree D let
5. A attention B notice C interest D curiosity
6. A look round B see through C find out D check up
7. A inside B under C within D beneath
8. A placed B located C addressed D positioned
9. A yet B despite C however D although

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 10. A flow B move C pour D lead
11. A similar B same C likely D alike
12. A sides B edges C fringes D banks

III. READING
Reading 1. You are going to read an article about a man who spent a year as a volunteer. Seven sentences
have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (9-15).
There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. (14 ms):

After the tsunami

(Paul Green tells us about dedicating his time and skills to helping victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami rebuild their
homes.)

I remember that day very clearly. It was 26 December
2004 and as we always did on this day, my friends and I had
a barbecue, then went to the beach for a surf. We had a
great day, completely unaware of the devastation that was
about to be unleashed not so far from our hometown of
Brisbane, Australia. When I returned home later that night,
I heard the terrible news that a massive undersea earthquake
in the Indian Ocean had triggered off a deadly tsunami. We
would later learn, of course, that altogether it had killed
around a quarter of a million people and left more than
one-and-a-half million people homeless.
My friends and I had returned from a surfing trip to
Indonesia earlier the same month, and I was particularly
saddened by the destruction that occurred there, as I had
felt a strong affection for the people I
had met during my travels. 1________ I was later to
learn that Indonesia had sustained the worst physical
damage of all the countries affected by the tsunami.
At the time, I was a successful florist in the city
centre. I had spent years building up my client base
and training staff. I really wanted to help, so I donated
a percentage of the profits from my shop to the worst-
affected areas in Indonesia. 2_________ I leased my
business and flew over to Indonesia.
I joined an organisation of volunteers called Shelter,
committed to rebuilding homes. After the tsunami, over
160 aid organisations and UN agencies began operations in
Indonesia to provide shelter, food and schooling, so I
wasn't alone. Shelter's focus
was on rebuilding homes. 3_______I soon realised,
however, that we weren't just rebuilding homes, we
were creating hope for the future.
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I chose to join a housing charity, rather than a
medical one, because I had previously trained as a
carpenter and I believed I could make a difference
with my talents. When I was a child, I was always
fixing things. 4_______I was just the type of person
Shelter was looking for. Shelter found a role for me on
building sites, teaching construction skills to the locals
and supervising the production of materials such as
bricks and roofing tiles.
Disease was common because of poor water and
sanitary conditions, so Shelter tried to move the
homeless out of temporary camps and into permanent
proper homes as soon as humanly possible. 5_______
Many of the volunteers also suffered from these. I
frequently experienced high fevers and rashes, and it
was during these times that I most longed for the
comforts of home.
Looking back, spending a year as a volunteer was
the best decision I had ever made, but it wasn't easy.
6_____Most people were happy to help, but a few
said that if I was going to drop out of 'real life' for so
long I'd have to finance my humanitarian adventures
myself. There was also the sheer physical labour. By
the end of the day I was both physically and mentally
exhausted. Sometimes my muscles ached so much
that I couldn't imagine continuing the next day.
Back home in Brisbane, I continue to support
Shelter by giving presentations on my year abroad and
spreading the word about their charitable work.
7____I have also made countless lifelong friends.
Furthermore, I am welcome in many homes in the
area. My friends and I will definitely have somewhere
to stay during our next surfing trip!
A. Common illnesses suffered by disaster victims include diarrhoea, fevers, skin irritations, respiratory
infections and stomach problems.
B. I hoped that they had all escaped unharmed.
C. My story has inspired dozens of new recruits to sign up as volunteers.
D. Many people had lost loved ones and the sorrow of the locals could be felt all around us.
E. By the time I was in my twenties I could make furniture and had helped many friends with
renovations and repairs to their homes.
F. I had to live off my savings, and when they ran out I asked friends and family for loans.
G. However, I soon realised that I wanted to do more than give money.
H. 500,000 Indonesians didn't have a roof over their heads, so they were desperately needed

For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a

word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). (10 ms):

Example: C O N F U S I O N

English Students and Culture Shock

Culture shock is a feeling of (0).......................... experienced by someone CONFUSE
visiting a new country and being confronted with an (1)................................ FAMILIAR
culture. It is experienced by many of the thousands of students who leave home to study
English in an English-speaking country.

These students have to cope with changes in weather, food, language and
behaviour. (2)...................... ………have found that there are several stages of RESEARCH
culture shock and that adjusting to life in a new country is an ongoing and gradual
process.

Initially, students may feel (3)…..................and delight at the new culture. EXCITE
They take to their language studies with enthusiasm and make significant progress.

Once the (4).....................….of being in a foreign place wears off, feelings of NOVEL
(5)....................…. , depression and homesickness may arise, and homesick ANXIOUS
students may call home repeatedly. (6).....................…problems, due to locals COMMUNICATE
speaking too quickly and using strange idioms and slang, are also very
common. (7).....................…., stress may be caused by racial discrimination, ADDITION
(8)....................……problems or safety concerns. FINANCE

During the next stage, the student is more (9).........................and begins to REAL
accept the positive and negative aspects of both cultures. They begin to feel

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 at home and realise that problems are also (10)…………… opportunities. LEARN

For questions 1-11, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each
gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). (11 ms):
Write your answers
Example: (0) W H I C H
Look for any clues which are not obvious or which come much earlier or later in the sentence. j

Technology
"Technology" includes any machine, method or system (0)…………….uses scientific knowledge for practical
purposes. Whether in the form of a primitive hand-held tool (1).............….the latest computer, technology gives
(2)............……….greater control over the world around us and makes our lives easier and happier. Without the
ability (3)……………invent, discover and improve, we would still be living like cavemen, and civilisation as we
know (4)...........would be impossible.

Throughout history, technological progress has changed the (5)...................……..people live. Thousands of years
118)..........……….., for instance, people lived by hunting animals and gathering wild plants. In order to find food,
±ey had to move (6)……………………place to place. The gradual development of agricultural tools and farming
methods meant that people no longer had to wander in search of food, but (7).....................……..settle in villages.
Similarly, the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s brought the invention of the steam engine and machines
(8).............……………manufacturing cloth and other products. This produced great social change, as millions of
people moved to the cites to work in factories.

(9)............most technology benefits people, some inventions, (10)……………..as weapons of war, have had a
harmful effect on our lives. Others have been (11)............beneficial and harmful. The car, for example, is a
fast, convenient means of transport, but has also contributed greatly to the problem of air pollution.

For questions 1-8, 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. You must use between two and five words, including the word
given. Here is an example (0).
Example: 0 Terry's car needs repairing.
SHOULD
Terry......................................................................repaired. .
Example: (0) SHOULD HAVE HIS CAR
1 Sanjay couldn't get his parents' permission to buy an expensive car.
ALLOW
Sanjay's parents..................................................................................................to buy an expensive car.
2 Ann got this painting ten years ago.
HAS
Ann............................................................................................................................................ten years.
3 Let's visit the art gallery this afternoon.
WE
Why......................................................................................................to the art gallery this afternoon?
4 You should book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat.
ADVANCE
Your ticket................................................................................................if you want to get a good seat.
5 We don't have any milk left, so we must go and buy some.
RUN
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 We.....................................................................................................milk, so we must go and buy some.
6 I could never have finished the job without your help.
IF
I could never have finished the job .....................................................................................................me.
7 Sophia was often ill when she was a child.
USED
Sophia.....................................................................................................................when she was a child.
8 Parking here is free after 5pm.
PARK
It doesn't ..........................................................................................................................here after 5pm.
For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but
using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way.
9 At 3 p.m. the visiting football team had still not arrived. SIGN
……………………………………………………………………………….
10 If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting our time. POINT
……………………………………………………………………………….

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed
before it.
EXAMPLE: We expect he will arrive by nine o'clock.
ANSWER: He is expected to arrive by nine o'clock,
1 Jack plays football more skilfully than Paul.
Jack is....................................................................................................................
2 'Hand over the bag or I'll shoot you!' said the robber to the security guard.
The robber threatened............................................................................................
3 Mrs Fielding is too old to make such a journey.
Mrs Fielding is so..................................................................................................
4 I am always short of time.
I never ...................................................................................................................
5 I had only just watered the garden when it began to rain.
Scarcely.................................................................................................................
6 I haven't visited any countries in South America except Venezuela.
Venezuela is...........................................................................................................
7 We cannot exchange tickets in any circumstances.
Under ………………………………………………………………….
8 It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary.
English became rich in vocabulary ...............................................................
9 Harry pays £50 a week for bed and breakfast.
Bed and breakfast .........................................................................................
10 The report has still not been written.
The report has yet..........................................................................................

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 You are going to read an article about a woman who changes her life by going to live in Italy. For questions 1-
8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on
the separate answer sheet.
A Change of Scenery
Sally Thwaite left behind her routine life and headed for the Italian hills.
]f you walk into any bookstore there is an entire shelf
dedicated to books about people who decide to change
their lives by relocating to another country. This
usually involves selling their house and car in the UK,
buying a run-down old house abroad and renovating it,
experiencing amusing cultural misunderstandings and
meeting charming locals along the way. I used to sneer
at those kinds of books and wonder why anyone would
put themselves through the discomfort of going to live
in a foreign country - all in pursuit of a simple life!
One day, instead of walking straight past this
section, I found myself stopping to browse, and ended
up selecting a book to read on the train. The cover
showed a cluster of villages clinging to a steep cliff,
surrounded by blue-green water. It was about an
accountant who realised one day how boring her life
was, so she bought a ticket to Italy. After reading the
book, I started watching a reality TV show called A New
Home in Tuscany, about a couple who leave London and
move to the Italian hills. I became so hooked that if
friends called on Tuesday nights I would make some
excuse not to go out. Soon the idea of moving abroad
had lodged itself in my mind and was turning into a
magnificent possibility.
I resigned from the hospital where I worked, sold
my apartment and moved to the region of Umbria in
Italy. Once there, I rented an apartment and hired a little
motorbike. I loved sampling the local cuisine and I even
signed up for a short cooking course. A very charming
local called Francesco ran the course. When he told me
that I cooked like a local myself, I didn't care whether
this was a little white lie or genuine praise. By the end
of each lesson, not only had we learnt how to prepare an
authentic Umbrian dish, we were also rolling around the
floor in fits of laughter, since Francesco was a natural
storyteller and we enjoyed his talent for imitating
people.
I also took a three-month Italian language course.
It is fair to say that my attempts at cooking
1 What did the writer originally think of books about going to live in a foreign country?
A They took up too much space in bookstores.
B They contained many entertaining stories.
C They didn t interest her in any way.
D They included a lot of useful information.
2 The author didn't want to go out on Tuesday nights because
A she was busy making plans to move abroad.
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were more successful than my attempts, at this later stage
in my life, to acquire a new language. I persevered,
however, and after a few weeks of lessons I actually had
a short conversation with a local - OK, I only asked for
directions to the train station. In my mind, though, this
was a triumph of communication and I was satisfied with
my modest progress.
It was at one of these language classes that I heard a fellow
student, John, mention that his neighbour, Sandro, was
moving to Rome and selling his farmhouse for a song(line
51). John said he wished he had the money to purchase it
himself, as the property was sure to be snapped up soon. I
couldn't believe that it cost less than half the amount that I
had sold my tiny apartment for. Would I dare to copy the
writers of all those books, and the couple on the TV reality
show?
I had to go and have a look, of course. The farm house
was located on the top of a lush hill, and although it was
very run-down, it possessed charm. There were extensive
orchards with well-kept trees, so I would have nature's
bounty literally on my doorstep. I bought it straight
away.
The project wasn't without its difficulties, though. The
farmhouse was constructed entirely of stone and wood in
1857, and was collapsing in several places. My first
priority, therefore, was to hire some local craftsmen to
add supports to the building. I also strengthened the
foundations, installed a new kitchen and renovated the
rest of the property. In the end, all the cost and effort were
worthwhile, because I felt I belonged here as much as I
did anywhere in the world, and I was determined to
make it my home. I must say I sometimes look at my
collection of books on Italy and think I'd like to have a go
at writing one myself! I'd like to share my experience and
let other dreamers out there know that the difficulty is
worth it. I didn't quite find the simple life, but I did find
what the Italians call the sweet life - la dolce vita
 B she was really interested in her book about Italy. C she
wanted to watch a television programme.
D she preferred not to see friends during the week.
3 The impression that the writer gives of Francesco is that
A he could only cook local food.
B he wasn't honest with his students. C his
cookery course was too short. D his students
found him amusing.
4 What did the writer realise about learning the Italian language?
A that she could learn Italian easily in spite of her age
B that a three-month course of lessons would be enough
C that it was harder than learning to cook local dishes
D that it would help her to get on better with the locals
5 The writer uses the phrase 'for a song' (line 52) to suggest the farmhouse was being sold
A as quickly as possible.
B for personal reasons.
C for reasons of pleasure. D at a very
low price.
6 When she first went to see the farmhouse, the writer
A believed it could be made into a charming home.
B mistakenly thought it would be easy to repair it.
C was surprised by how run-down the property was.
D thought the orchards were too close to the farmhouse.
7 What did the writer conclude about her decision to move to Italy?
A She felt that the unexpected difficulties had spoilt her dreams.
B She was disappointed that she couldn't find the simple life she wanted.
C She knew anywhere else in the world would feel just as much like home.
D She felt that, despite the problems, her decision had been a good one.
8 How did the writer's attitude change, during the time she writes about, towards books about
moving to Italy?
A She began to understand why their authors write them.
B She now realised they made it seem easier than it really was.
C She began to rely on them for information on moving to Italy.
D She started to enjoy collecting them as a hobby.

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KHÁNH HÒA KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 BẢNG B
NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 MÔN TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KHÓA THI: 18.3.2011
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

1. The two little boys were lying on the floor giggling ……………
A. uneasily B. irresponsible C. helplessly D. intimately
2. The original design was ………… by a team of architects working in close consultation with the gallery
director.
A. originated B. initiated C. started D. conceived
3. The five Olympic rings are a ………… of the five continents.
A. logo B. sign C. symbol D. emblem
4. How much ………. do Jerry’s opinions carry with the committee?
A. weight B. value C. importance D. worth
5. …………. reference to your letter of September 17, 2000, I wish to inform you that your application has
been accepted.
A. On B. At C. With D. By
6. Mentioning anything to do with overpopulation in front of Bill is like a red …………. to a bull.
A. cloth B. dress C. robe D. rag
7. Be careful what you say to John. He’s like a bear with a sore …………. this morning.
A. paw B. stomach C. head D. tooth
8. She’s always ……….. clichés like ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ and so on.
A. putting out B. giving out C. passing out D. trotting out
9. A study that’s just been published …………… our theory completely.
A. puts up B. holds up C. backs up D. takes up
10. He calls her ‘Funny Face’, but she says it’s a(n) …………. of endearment.
A. expression B. phrase C. term D. sign
11. He had a momentary ………. of concentration and before he knew it the car had spun out of control.
A. mistake B. slip C. error D. lapse
12. I know I can speak without fear of …………. when I say that George Wilson has always been a
tremendous asset to the company.
A. difference B. correction C. argument D. contradiction
13. The film was really ……….. We were all on the edge of our seats.
A. grasping B. gripping C. griping D. grinding
14. The garden had become rather ………….. .
A. outgrown B. overgrown C. ingrown D. grown
15. She was ………… to do anything about the date of the examination.
A. empowered B. powerless C. powerful D. impotent
16. The Russian team ………… control of the situation in the second half of the match.
A. won B. earned C. gained D. obtained
17. You really can’t swim in the ocean here without a ………….. .
A. jumpsuit B. tracksuit C. wetsuit D. spacesuit
18. Classes are scheduled early in the morning. ………… many working people cannot attend.
A. As consequence B. In a consequence C. Consequently D. For consequence
19. The moon lent a ……….. glow to the softly rolling hills.
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 A. ghastly B. beastly C. ghostly D. vastly
20. Periodically she could see the ………. of a spent cigarette tossed overboard into the ocean.
A. flutter B. flap C. flight D. flash
IV. Matching – There are a number of ways of talking about obligation and necessity. Match the sentences
with their definitions (9 ms):
1. I needn’t have taken half my clothes. . => 1. …………….
2. We didn’t even need to book. 2. …………….
3. I really must send the form off to the insurance people. 3. …………….
4. You should take some warm clothing. 4. …………….
5. You’ve to start them 2 weeks before you leave. 5. …………….
6. You really must avoid drinking the water. 6. …………….
7. You don’t have to do it if you don’t like to. 7. …………….
8. Visitors have to submit their currency declarations. 8. …………….
9. There ought to be more discipline at home and in school 9. …………….
A. Giving simple advice
B. Saying that something is not necessary
C. Stating a strong internal obligation.
D. Saying that something is a duty or requirement.
E. Saying something was not necessary so you didn’t do it.
F. Making a strong recommendation.
G. Saying you did something that was not necessary.
H. Giving an order/an external obligation.
I. Saying it’s very necessary for people to do it.
V. Supply the correct verb form (8 ms):
1. I’m exhausted because it (be)……… very busy at work and I (be) …………… on the go all day.
2. It’s just as well I remembered to take the map with me, or we (find/ never) ….…….. out our way there.
3. There’s no need to get upset just because I (say) ..……… I don’t agree with you.
4. Most fans regarded him as one of the best players in the country and (astonish)………. when the selectors
didn’t pick him for the national team.
5. He’s treated me badly for a long time and I think the time (come/ now)…….. for me to stand up to him.
6. When all the facts came to light, there was such a scandal that he (force) …………. to resign.
7. It (decide) ……… that, in the light of all the criticism it has received, the scheme (abandon) ………….
8. I feel a bit guilty about what happened; still, there’s nothing I (do) …… to prevent it so I know I shouldn’t
feel bad.
=> 1. ……………… …………………… 5…………………………………..
2. ……………… ……………………….. 6. ……………… ………………………..
3. ……………… ……………………….. 7. ……………… ………………………..
4. ……………… ……………………….. 8. ……………… ………………………..
VI. Supply the correct form of the words to complete the sentences (5 ms):
1. Many colleges and universities provide professional education for person who function at the
(administration) …………………..
2. and management levels and also for those who teach business at the secondary and (college) ……………..
…..levels.
3. Especially, many business schools now offer education in areas not usually (class) …………………
4. as business, such as (government) …………….or public administration and institutional management.
5. One current trend in technical education is toward education beyond high school, with more skilled
technicians and (technology) ……………completing either two or four years of college.

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=> 1. ……………….., 2. ……..………….., 3. ……..………….., 4. ………….……..., 5. ………………..
VII. Choose ONE suitable word to complete the passage. Pay attention to the form of the words.
(10 ms)
apply add succeed require fail
profession negotiate assist able secretary
The question “what makes a manager (1) _______” often comes up. First of all, a manager needs the right
kind of (2) _______support. In other words, a good manager requires the (3) _______of a good secretary. A
good secretary needs to have the right kind of (4) ________skill. These include the (5) _____ to use modern
technology, such as computers. These are (6) ________skills that are just as important. More and more
managers need secretaries who can speak several foreign languages. Success or (7) _________in international
(8) ________can depend on this. This (9) _______is often stressed in job advertisements today. Many (10)
________are rejected because the candidates lack such skills.
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2. ……………… ……………………….. 7. ……………… ………………………..
3. ……………… ……………………….. 8. ……………… ………………………..
4. ……………… ……………………….. 9. ……………… ………………………..
5. ……………… ……………………….. 10. ……………… ………………………..
C. READING (56 ms)
VIII. Lexical cloze - Circle the best answer to complete the passages:
A. Here’s a new game for you. Watch a documentary with the sound turned down and make up your own
commentary. It’s great for parties. You (1)________all your guests to stand outside and then they come in one
at a time and have a (2)________at guessing what it’s about. `It’s only when turn down the sound that you
realize just how (3)________the pictures are to most documentaries. I expect you’ve noticed by now that
television is primarily a visual medium. TV directors get into a terrible (4) _______it there’s nothing to show
you. They don’t mind so much if there’s nothing to tell you – 80% of television has nothing to say– but no
director has ever turned to a cameramen and asked: ‘What are you doing here?’
The most insuperable problem with a large (5) ________ of documentaries is that they are working in
the wrong medium. They ought to be newsprint articles. You can say more in print. You can say it better. And
it’s interactive. The readers can go at their own (6) _________. Television is hampered by having to fill the
screen and move at the approximate speed of the slowest member of the audience.
1. A. have B. sort C. get D. settle
2. A. bid B. stab C. venture D. speculation
3. A. irrelevant B. incompatible C. inconsistent D. incongruous
4. A. lather B. fuss C. ado D. stir
5. A. fraction B. proportion C. ratio D. bulk
6. A. time B. flow C. course D. pace
B. The London Tea Trade Centre is on the north bank of the River Thames. It is the centre of an industry of
great importance in the (7)______ lives of the British. Tea is without doubt the British national drink: every
man, woman and child over ten years of age has (8)________ average over four cups a day or some 1500 cups
annually. Some thirty per cent of the world’s exports of tea makes its (9)________ to London. British is by far
the largest importer of tea in the world.
Samples of the vast amounts of tea brought into the country to (10)______ the national thirst go to the
London Tea Trade Centre, where they are tasted by skilled professional tea tasters before being sold at each
week’s tea sale. It is fascinating to see them at work. Over a hundred samples are (11)_______ in a line on
long tables. They are generally tasted with milk, since that is how the majority in Britain drink their tea. The
tasted move down the line with surprising (12)________, tasting each sample from a spoon and deciding what
is a fair price for each tea.
The types of tea that are popular in Britain are comparatively inexpensive but they are of a very high
quality. The best are delicate (13)______ of numerous kinds from different sources and countries of origin.
7. A. common B. typical C. everyday D. usual
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8. A. for B. by C. at D. on
9. A. route B. way C. direction D. journey
10. A. satisfy B. match C. answer D. serve
11. A. composed B. put up C. settled D. laid out
12. A. speed B. hurry C. rush D. dash
13. A. mixtures B. associations C. unions D. gatherings.
IX. Read the passage and then circle the best answer to each of the questions:
The study of control processes in electronic, mechanical, and biological system is known as
cybernetics. The word was coined in 1948 by the American mathematician Norbert Wiener from the Greek
word meaning pilot or steersman. Cybernetics is concerned with the analysis of the flow of information in
both living organism and machines, but it is particularly concerned with systems that are capable of regulating
their own operations without human control.
Automatic regulation is accomplished by using information about the state of the end product that is
fed back to the regulating device, causing it to modify or correct production if necessary. The concept of
feedback is at the very heart of cybernetics and is what makes a system automatic and self- regulating. A
simple example of a self- regulating machine is a thermostat, which reacts to continual feedback about the
outside temperature and responds accordingly to achieve the temperature that has been programmed into it.
The applications of cybernetics are wide reaching, appearing in science, engineering, technology,
sociology, economics, education, and medicine. Computers can keep a patient alive during a surgical
operation, making instantaneous modifications based on a constant flow of information. In education,
teaching machines use cybernetic principles to instruct students on an individual basis. In the home, automatic
is present in such everyday products as refrigerators, coffee makers, and dishwashers. In industry, automation
is increasing its applications, although it is currently applied primarily to the large-scale production of single
units. In industries in which a break in the flow of production can ruin the product, automatic controls are
invaluable. Chemical and petroleum plants are now almost completely automatic, as are industries involved in
the production of chemicals and atomic energy. Automation has become the answer when human safety is the
number one priority.
14. Cybernetics is the study of control processes in all of the systems EXCEPT
A. ecological B. biological C. mechanical D. electronic
15. According to the passage, the word “cybernetics” was coined from the Greek word meaning
A. information B. automatic C. pilot D. regulator
16. According to the passage, cybernetics is primarily concerned with systems that
A. are controlled by humans B. analyze flaws of information
C. are self-regulating D. have wide-reaching applications
17. According to the passage, how is automatic regulation accomplished?
A. By modifying and correcting production procedures
B. By feeding information to the regulatory device
C. By analyzing the flow of information to the organism
D. By making modifications in cybernetic principles.
18. According to the passage, what makes a system automatic and self-regulating?
A. Information B. Production procedures C. Human control D. Feedback
19. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area in which cybernetics has applications?
A. Technology B. Engineering C. Philosophy D. Education
20. According to the passage, automation in industry is primarily used in producing
A. large quantities of a single unit B. every day household products
C. small amounts of many different products D. high-tech surgical instruments
X. Sentence transformation – Complete the sentences, using exactly the words suggested or the number of
words required (16 ms)
1. The repairs to my roof were very expensive. (cost)
=> Repairing …………………………………………………………….
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 2. I couldn’t understand what I was reading. (sense)
=> What …………………………………………………………….
3. Bloggs was found guilty of a serious crime. (use five words)
=> Bloggs ………………………………………………………….
4. There is something wrong with your brakes. (use three words)
=> Your ………………………………………………………….
5. I was woken by the thunder at seven o’clock. (slept)
=> I ………………………………………………………….
6. This is the last warning I’ll give you. (after)
=> I ………………………………………………………….
7. Regular exercise would do wonders for the way you look at life. (to/ improved)
=> Your ………………………………………………………….
8. They haven’t told me clearly what I will have to do in the next project. (made/ required)
=> It ……………………………………………………………………………...
D. Writing Composition (52 ms):
It is said that happiness does not come to us by accident, but we have to make ourselves happy if we
want to. Write an essay (of 250-350 words) to express whether you agree or not and express what things are
required to bring us happiness.

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GOOD LUCK!
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KHÁNH HÒA KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 BẢNG B
NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 MÔN TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KHÓA THI: 18.3.2011
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
A. LISTENING (40 ms):
I. Listening to the talk with the completed missing information. (20 ms)
Claudio asks:
My question is the following: How can I (0) pronounce the end of the regular verb the
best? Sometimes it (1) sounds like t sometimes d, sometimes like id. I want to (2) know
the rules.
Professor Michael Swan answers:
Claudio, that’s an (3) interesting question, thanks. Let’s start by thinking about the (4)
difference between two kinds of sound: some (5) sounds are what we call voiced – if you
pronounce “m” or “l” or “v” or “d” you make a sound in your (6) throat. We call that
voicing and if you put your (7) hand on your throat when you say those sounds, you can
feel vibrations.
Try it, put your hand on your throat and say “m” “l” “v” “d”.
Those are voiced sounds. Vowels are (8) voiced too. If you say “A “e” “o” you can feel the
voicing and if you didn’t (9) voice them, they would be quite different “a” “e” “o”. But some
sounds are not voiced. For (10) example “p” “t” “k” “f” if you say them, “p” “t” “k” “f”,
there’s no (11) vibration in your throat at all. They’re (12) whispered, unvoiced.
OK, now let’s get back to past (13) tenses. If a verb ends with a voiced sound (14) like
“m” “l” “v” or a vowel, we make the (15) regular past with another voiced sound, “d”, so
we (16) say “seemed, filled, lived, played”. The voicing isn’t very strong, (17) especially if
you’re talking fast, but it’s more or (18) less there. And if a verb ends with an unvoiced
sound like “p” or “k” or “f” we (19) make the past with another unvoiced sound “t” so we
say “hoped, looked, stuffed”. So (20) that’s the difference between past forms with “ed”
and past forms with “t”.
Now what about “id”?

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Well, we use this after a “t” or a “d”. It’s (21) pretty hard to say “wait’t” or “end’d” so we
add a (22) vowel and we say “waited” (waitid) or “ended” (Endid).
So those are the three (23) possibilities: “d” after a voiced sound, t after an unvoiced
sound and “id” after “t” or “d”. There you are. It’s a bit (24) complicated, but I hope it’s
clear.
And now, something for you to (25) think about; plural “s” can be pronounced in three
ways: “z” “ss” or “is”. Days, books, buses and the same (26) goes for third person “s” and
possessive “s”: “z” “ss” or “is”. So, when do we use (27) which one? See if you can work it
out.
Good luck with your English (28) studies Claudio, and thanks very much for your
interesting (29) question.
Claudio:
It was a great pleasure to (30) talk to you.
II. Listen to the conversation and do the questions below. (20 ms)
II. The Modern Family: British Families Today
Father leaves for work in the morning after breakfast. The two children take the bus to school,
and mother stays home cooking and cleaning until father and the kids return home in the
evening. This is the traditional picture of a happy family living in Britain. But is it true today?
The answer is no! The past 20 years have seen enormous changes in the lives and structure of
families in Britain.
The biggest change has been caused by divorce. As many as 2 out of
marriages now end in divorce, leading to a situation where many children live with one parent
and only see the other at weekends or holidays.
There has also been a huge rise in the number of women with children who work. The large
rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their
children. Even where there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to
survive. This has caused an increase in childcare facilities, though it is very expensive and
can be difficult to find in many areas.
In addition, women are no longer happy to stay at home raising children, and many have
careers earning as much or even more than men, the traditional breadwinner.
There has also been a sharp increase in the number of single mothers, particularly among
teenagers. Some people have blamed this increase for the rise in crime. They feel the lack of
a male role model has damaged these children in society.
However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much
easier to have a career and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has
become normal and is no longer seen as a bad thing for the children.
As for children themselves, some argue that modern children grow up more independent and
mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to childminders or nurseries, and
so are used to dealing with strangers and mixing with other children.
1. Listening Quiz
True or false?
1. Divorce is not common in Britain. False
2. Childcare is not cheap in Britain. True
3. Women can now earn as much as men. True
4. Many mothers nowadays are not married. True
5. Some people think there is more crime because of the modern family. True
2. Phrasal Verbs
The phrasal verbs and the matching
1. b 2. c 3. a 4. e 5. d

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The sentence completion by using one of the phrasal verbs.
1. Actually, girls usually grow up faster than boys.
2. He’s not very friendly. He doesn’t mix with other people very well.
3. I was brought up by my grandmother. She taught me everything I know.
4. It’s a very stressful job. I have to deal with lots of problems.
5. When my parents went out at night I had to look after my younger brother.

B. GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY (52 ms)

III. The best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences (1m X 20= 20ms):
1. C 6. D 11. D 16. C
2. D 7. C 12. D 17. C
3. C 8. D 13. B 18. C
4. A 9. C 14. B 19. C
5. C 10. C 15. B 20. D
IV. Matching – (1m X 9= 9ms):
 1. G, 2. E, 3. D, 4. A,
 5. F, 6. H, 7. B, 8.C, 9. I

V. The ccorrect verb form (1m X 8= 8ms):

=> 1. has been , have been 5. has now come
2. would never have found 6. was forced
3. have said 7. has been decided, will be abandoned
4. were astonished 8. could have done

VI. The correct form of the words to complete the sentences (1m X 5 = 5ms ):
=> 1. administrative, 2. collegiate 3. classified 4. governmental 5. technologists

VII. ONE suitable word to complete the passage (1m X 10= 10ms ):
=> 1. successful 6. additional
2. professional 7. failure
3. assistance 8. negotiations
4. secretarial 9. requirement
5. ability 10. applicants

C. READING (56 ms)

VIII. Lexical cloze - Circle the best answer to complete the passages (2ms X 13= 26ms):
=> 1. C get 7. C everyday
2. B. stab 8. D on
3. A. irrelevant 9. B way.
4. A. lather 10. A satisfy.
5. B. proportion 11. D laid out.
6. D. pace 12. A speed .
13. A mixtures
IX. The best answer to each of the questions (2ms X 7 = 14ms):

14. A…, 15.C……., 16. C……., 17. B….., 18. D….., 19. C……., 20. A………

X. Sentence transformation – Complete the sentences, using exactly the words suggested or the number of
words required (2ms X 8= 16 ms)

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1. (cost) => Repairing my roof cost me a lot of money.
2. (sense) => What I was reading didn’t make sense to me.
3. (use five words) => Bloggs had committed a serious crime.
4. (use three words) => Your brakes are faulty.
5. (slept) => I slept until the thunder woke me at seven o’clock.
6. (after) => I won’t give you any more warnings after this.
7. (to/ improved) => Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise.
8. (made/ required)=> It has not been made clear to me what will be required of me in the next project.

D. WRITING (52 ms)

Marking:
Organisation: (intro --> conclusion) 16
Coherence and connection: 16
Sentence structures, spelling and punctuation: 10
Verb forms, S-V agreement, word formation: 10

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