I.      CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM A, B, C OR D TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE.

SOUND ADVICE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS

A recent survey of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (11) .....of  a  second  language  acquisition.  Their  advice  may  prove  invaluable  for  those  (12) .........a language course. One suggestion is that you (13) .................. whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? The major (14) ............. will be your own time and effort.Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (15).............qualification. Also, be realistic in your (16) ............. . If you don't set achievable aims, you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (17)  ............. thinking that the  most  expensive  courses  are  the best. (18) ............. around to get the best possible value for  money. You should also bear in mind that the faster you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by rolling on a (19) .............course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (20) .............  progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learnt by continuing to study, even if it were by myself."

Question 11. A. branch          B. field            C.area              D. domain

Question 12. A. considering  B. wondering  C. thinking         D. looking

Question 13. A. survey         B. review        C. balance       D.assess

Question 14. A. price             B. charge         C. cost             D. valuation

Question 15. A. valued          B. regarded     C. understood D. recognised

Question 16. A. ends              B. sights          C. goals           D. objects

Question 17. A. into    B. about          C. by   D. in

Question 18. A. Nose     B. Shop           C.Push            D. Run

Question 19. A. rapid     B. quick           C. fast             D.crash

Question 20. A. achieving       B. making        C. doing          D. gaining

ĐỀ SỐ 2

PART A: USE OF ENGLISH

I.     CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM A, B, C OR D TO COMPLETE FOLLOWING SENTENCES.

Question 1. As a citizen, it is normal to                       to the laws and rules made by the society.

A. conform                  B. resist                       C. hinder                     D. obey

Question 2. He attempted to                      the painting from the gallery but he was caught.

A. rob                          B. steal                        C. thief                        D. kidnap

Question 3. Once the computer virus was removed, a lot of information                       .

A. is disappearing                   B. will have disappeared

C. disappears                          D. disappeared

Question 4. Telecommuter boosters will often mention                          convenient it is for people wishing to cut down on their work hours.

A. how                        B. therefore                 C. only                        D. most

Question 5. A:"Will the Jackson be invited?"- B:"I                       ."

A. expect so not          B. so expect                C. expect so                D. don't expect

Question 6. I read the contract again and again                      avoiding making spelling mistakes.

A. with a view to        B. on account of         C. by means of            D. in terms of

Question 7. In a report submitted to the government yesterday, scientists                      that the building of the bridge be stopped.

A. banned                   B. complained             C. said                         D. recommended

Question 8. Anyone ordering a new MP3 player                       the end of the month will receive a free extra set of headphones.

A. at                            B. in                            C. upon                       D. before

Question 9. I enjoyed reading that story. It was rather sad,                       .

A. also                         B. though                    C. but                          D. so

Question 10. My job is so                       that I don't think I'll be able to take a summer break.

A. persisting                B. hard                        C. demanding             D. tough

II.   CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM A, B, C OR D TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE.

SOUND ADVICE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS

A recent survey of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (11)

                      of  a  second  language  acquisition.  Their  advice  may  prove  invaluable  for  those  (12)

                      a language course. One suggestion is that you (13)                         whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? The major (14)                            will be your own time and effort.Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (15)                                          qualification. Also, be realistic in your (16)                                        . If you don't set achievable aims, you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (17)                               thinking that the  most  expensive  courses  are  the best. (18)                                around to get the best possible value for  money. You should also bear in mind that the faster you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by rolling on a (19)                                           course.

Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of

(20)                        progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learnt by continuing to study, even if it were by myself."

Question 11. A. branch          B. field            C.area              D. domain Question 12. A. considering  B. wondering  C. thinking                      D. looking Question 13. A. survey                           B. review         C. balance       D.assess Question 14. A. price                                   B. charge         C. cost             D. valuation Question 15. A. valued          B. regarded     C. understood D. recognised Question 16. A. ends              B. sights          C. goals           D. objects Question 17. A. into                               B. about          C. by               D. in Question 18. A. Nose                                        B. Shop           C.Push            D. Run Question 19. A. rapid                                   B. quick           C. fast             D.crash Question 20. A. achieving                            B. making        C. doing          D. gaining

III.   FILL IN EACH NUMBERED SPACE WITH A SUITABLE WORD.

SAFE CAMPING

Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety (21)                                                  before you go and while you are there. This will prevent your fun camping trip turning into (22)                                    less pleasant.

Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather forecast a few days in (23)                      

and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. (24)                      an emergency kit in case you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there.

Choose your camp site carefully, avoiding any places (25)                        there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent, make (26)                                     there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants' or wasps' nests nearby.

In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp

fire for cooking, be (27)                        not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it out completely, preferably (28)                        lots of water.

After meals, pick up any bits of food that (29)                       be left on the ground, as these can

attract insects - or larger creatures. It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep unused food in closed containers away from the camp. You don't want a hungry bear or another (30)

                      suddenly appearing in your tent!

IV.  COMPLETE THE PASSAGE BELOW USING  THE  CORRECT  FORMS  OF  THE WORDS IN BRACKETS

SECURITY

People are becoming more security conscious these days. Crimes like burglary and (31 .THIEF)

                      are definitely on the increase. One of the most (32. PAIN)                       experiences a home

(33.  OWN)                         can  have  is  to  arrive  home  and  find  that  his  or  her  (34.  VALUE)

                      have disappeared, because a window had (35. ACCIDENT)                      been left open. What can we do to protect ourselves?

The most important piece of (36. ADVISORY)                        is to make sure that your (37. INSURE)

                      coverage is up to date. Another (38. SENSE)                       thing to do is to go along to your

local police station, where they will be more than willing to make (39. SUGGEST)                          on (40. RELY)                       ways of safeguarding your property.

PART B: READING

READ THE PASSAGE BELOW AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM A, B, C OR D.

A WALK IN THE MIDDAY SUN

When the heat is on, walkers need to be on their guard. The heat can create serious heath problems for walkers.

Hot weather makes your heart pump harder, and if you're not very fit, you start to understand why the majority of mountain rescue statistics are made up from summer walkers suffering heat attacks. Heat exhaustion is quite easy to get when you're making great physical effort. It happens when your body can't get enough sweat to keep you cool.

Take enough water and drink it sensibly.

The answer is to keep up your water intake. It's a good idea to drink a pint of water for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit every 24 hours. So, if the temperature is in the 70s, and you are doing a five- hour walk, you'll need a minimum of around one and a half pints of water. It's vital that you don't wait until you develop a raging thirst before you stop for a drink- keep taking regular swigs from your water bottle.

There are several alternatives to just water.

Many walkers flavor their water with fruit juice, which makes it a lot more palatable. You could even use one of the isotonic drinks made for athletics, which replace the body's salts lost through sweating. Powders such as Dioralyte, which you may have in the house as a treatment for diarrhea, will do the job just as well, as its main aim is also effective rehydration.

Getting wet is one way of keeping temperatures down.

Given that evaporation is your body's cooling mechanism, you can help things along with an external application of water. Soaking your hat with water is a great way to cool the head, though if the sun is beating down, it will probably dry off almost immediately. Better still then if you can plunge into a river or the sea fully-clothed.And if that's not possible, then at least take off your boots and socks and paddle in a cool stream.

One part of your body which can suffer is your feet.

Walking in the heat increases the rate at which your feet swell, which can lead to them feeling tight in your boots. Cool water from a stream reduces any swelling and helps general foot comfort. At the same time, you can check out your feet for signs of blisters. Extra sweating makes the skin softer and increases the chance of blisters forming, in the same way as when water leaks into your boots and gets to your feet.

The wrong clothing can cause problems.

As for what clothing you can wear, this should be lightweight and reasonably loose-fitting. Tight clothing will feel uncomfortable and may even lead to the formation of an irritating rash as "quickly heat" on your skin. The answer, if it does develop, is to try and stay cool as much as possible. Do this by either keeping in the shade, or washing the affected area with cold water, but without soap. But prevention is by far the best approach, so keep your clothing light.

Your clothing acts as an important defense against the sun.

It's understandable to want to remove any extraneous clothing when it's extremely hot, but it doesn't really make much sense to take off T-shirts. The sun's rays can be quite strong, and shoulders are always very sensitive to sunburn.This is the worst place to be red and sore when you are wearing a heavy

rucksack on your back. Wearing shorts can also create problems for walkers, as the backs of the legs can catch the sun very easily.

Always protect those parts of your body which are not covered by clothing.

In fact, those days when an apparently harmless breeze is blowing can be the most deceptive. It might not feel so hot, so you probably won't notice the damage being done so soon. As on every other day then, a good strong sun cream should therefore be applied to any skin which is exposed. Make the most use of the summer, but the sun with the respect it deserves.

Question 41. What does the writer say about "Dioralyte"?

A. It helps to reduce sweating.                                   B. It prevents the loss of body salts.

C. It works in the same way as an isotonic drink.      D. It will help you get diarrhea.

Question 42. The word "it" in line 3, paragraph 4, refers to                        .

A. the sun                    B. water                      C. the head                 D. your hat

Question 43. According to the text, when might your feet suffer?

A. when they cool down                                B. when they are wet

C. if you are wearing tight-fitting boots         D. if you have to walk through water

Question 44. According to the writer; it is better to wear loose fitting clothing because                       .

A.  it is less likely to create problems for your skin.

B.  it is very light

C.  it keeps you cool

D.  it lasts longer than tight-fitting clothing

Question 45. What does the writer mean by "extraneous clothing" in paragraph 7?

A.  clothing which is too tight

B.  clothing which is too heavy to wear

C.  clothing which is no longer needed to keep you warm

D.  clothing which most people would consider unusual in hot weather

Question 40. According to the writer, when are walkers particularly at risk from the effects of the sun?

A. if they have suffered an injury       B. if their sun cream is not strong enough

C. when there is a strong wind           D. when they are unaware of the heat

Question 41. Who has the text been written for?

A. people who go walking in the mountains B. people who go walking in hot weather

C. walkers who are unfit                                 D. people who only go walking in summer

II. READ THE FOLLOWING MAGAZINE ARTICLE ABOUT WAYS OF REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HARM WE DO. CHOOSE FROM THE PEOPLE A, B, C OR D.

A.  Carla

School student Carla Ruiz lives in a hot country and has become very aware of the need to save water, "spring and autumn used to be quite wet, but these days it hardly rains at all", she says. "Nearly all the rivers have dried up, destroying all the wildlife in and around them, and no matter what we do they'll never be the same again. At least, though, we can use what little water there is more sensibly.That's why at home I recently decided to do simple things like making sure there are no dripping taps, or taps left on while I'm brushing my teeth or washing food; also having showers instead of baths and not overwatering the plants. Within a few days I was regularly doing these things without even thinking, and I know they

made a difference because the water bills went down quite a bit. My parents noticed that so they started doing the same, and our bills are now a lot lower"

B.  Vincent

Trainee manager, Vincent Owen, is doing his bit to save the planet by using less electricity around the home. "I was talking to this guy at work and he told me that we waste a huge amount

of energy every year by leaving things like the TV, DVD and computer on standby all the time, so nowadays I try to remember - not always successfully - to switch them off at night. Something I always do now, though, is keep the air-conditioning off, even if I get a bit too sweaty here in summer.

Incidentally, I've now got solar panels on the roof so that all the hot water is powered by the sun. That was a big investment, and it ended up well over budget, but I'm sure it'll pay for itself in the end. I was hoping the neighbors might go for solar energy too, but as yet there's no sign they will."

C.  Lin

While Lin Chen is on a gap year, she is traveling round Europe with friends. "We had intended to fly everywhere," she says, "but when we worked out just how much extra pollution that would cause, we decided to do it by train instead. It was cheaper, too."They began their tour in Greece:"We all felt the obvious place to start was where European civilization began, so our first rail journey began in Athens. We traveled to Patras on the west coast, taking the ferry across to Bari in southern Italy. Unfortunately, it was very windy and I had a bad case of sea-sickness, though, by the time we were on the train to  Bologna, I'd recovered.From there we took the overnight train to Paris, and a few days later we went on the Eurostar to London. We saw far more of the countryside than we would have done by plane, and it was much more relaxing, too."

D.  Tanya

Tanya Petrov works in a restaurant with an extensive menu, but at home she will only eat local or seasonal food: "I strongly believe that transporting food thousands of kilometers, or storing it under refrigeration for months on end, ultimately has a highly negative impact on the climate. I always try to buy food that is produced locally and I have a special calendar to show me which kinds of food are in season so that I know what I'm buying is really fresh. And I always check the "best- before" dates of fresh fruit and vegetables before I choose them so I don't end up having to throw any out. Apart from the environmental considerations, I'm convinced the food I eat, which has far fewer chemicals in it, helps me avoid the kind of illness that seems to be so common these days."

Which person

Question 48. Avoids waste by selecting items carefully? Question 49. Says other people have followed their example? Question 50. Was ill for a short time?                                       

Question 51. Sometimes forgets to do something that they feel should do?

Question 52. Found it quite easy to change their daily habits?

Question 53. Has followed the advice of a colleague?

Question 54. Changed their original plans for environmental reasons?

Question 55. Sometimes feels physically uncomfortable because of a change they made?

Question 56. Says the damage to the environment is a permanent?

Question 57. Makes different choices according to the time of year?

PART C: WRITING

COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS THE SAME MEANING AS THE FIRST ONE, USINGTHE WORD GIVEN IN EACH BRACKET. DO NOT CHANGETHE WORD GIVEN. YOU MUST USE TWO AND FIVE WORDS INCLUDING THE WORD GIVEN.

Question 58. Joe isn't feeling very well today (weather)

→ Joe is feeling a bit

Question 59. That apartment is furnished (some)

→ There                                                                     in that apartment.

Question 60. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn't he? (traditionally)

→ He was                                                                     wasn't he?

Question 61. It was wrong of you to allow a 4 year-old child to walk home alone (shouldn't)

→ You                                                                     4 year-old child to walk home alone.

Question 62. Success depends on hard work (more)

→ The harder                                                                    youare.

II. WRITE A PARAGRAPH ABOUT 150-180 WORDS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF STUDYING AT A GIFTED SCHOOL

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Cho đoạn thơ sau :

"Rồi sớm rồi chiều, lại bếp lửa bà nhen,
Một ngọn lửa, lòng bà luôn ủ sẵn,
Một ngọn lửa chứa niềm tin dai dẳng..."

Câu 1: Vì sao trong đoạn thơ trên, tác giả dùng hình ảnh "ngọn lửa" mà không phải "bếp lửa"? Hình ảnh ngọn lửa ở đây có ý nghĩa gì?

Câu 2: Theo em, trong bài thơ, tình cảm bà cháu còn gắn với tình cảm nào khác nữa?

Cho đoạn thơ:

"Một bếp lửa chờn vờn sương sớm

Một bếp lửa ấp iu nồng đượm

Cháu thương bà biết mấy nắng mưa"

Câu 1: Nêu HCST của bài thơ có chứa đoạn trích trên

Câu 2: Chỉ ra các từ láy trong đoạn thơ trên. Những từ láy ấy giúp em hiểu hình dung gì về hình ảnh "bếp lửa" mà tác giả nhắc tới?

Câu 3: Ghi lại ngắn gọn cảm nhận về câu thơ: "Cháu thương bà biết mấy nắng mưa"

Câu 4: Tình cảm gia đình hòa quyện với tình yêu quê hương đất nước là 1 đề tài quen thuộc của thơ ca. Hãy kể tên 2 bài thơ Việt Nam hiện đại trong chương trình Ngữ văn 9 viết về đề tài ấy và ghi rõ tên tác giả

Cho câu thơ: " Năm giặc đốt làng cháy tàn cháy rụi"

Câu 1: Chép chính xác 6 câu thơ tiếp theo để hoàn thiện khổ thơ

Câu 2: Người bà trong khổ thơ vừa chép đã vi phạm châm ngôn độc thoại nào? Vì sao lại có sự vi phạm đó?

Câu 3: Đoạn thơ vừa chép đã nhắc đến mấy hình ảnh ngọn lửa? Sự khác nhau giữa những ngọn lửa đó là gì?

Câu 4: Qua đoạn thơ vừa chép, hình ảnh người bà hiện lên với những phẩm chất đáng quý nào?

Câu 5: Kể tên 1 tác phẩm trong chương trình Ngữ văn THCS cũng nói về tình bà cháu mà em đã học

Cho câu thơ: "Lên bốn tuổi cháu dã quen mùi khói"

Câu 1: Chép tiếp 15 câu thơ tiếp theo để hoàn chỉnh đoạn thơ

Câu 2: Trong dòng hồi tưởng của người cháu trong đoạn thơ vừa chép, những kỉ niệm nào về bà và tình bà cháu được gợi lại?

Câu 3: Vì sao đã bao lâu rồi mà mùi khói của bếp lửa vẫn khiến người cháu có cảm giác "Nghĩ lại đến giờ sống mũi còn cay!"

Câu 5: Đoạn thơ có nhắc đến tiếng chim tu hú. Trong chương trình Ngữ văn THCS cũng có bài thơ nói đến tiếng chim tu hú, đó là bài thơ nào? Của ai? Âm thanh tiếng chim tu hú ở hai bài thơ có ý nghĩa khác nhau như thế nào?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.

THE POLAR BEAR

The polar bear is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because it lives inside the Arctic Circle near the North Pole. There are no polar bears at the South Pole. 

The polar bear lives in the snow and ice. At the North Pole there is only snow, ice, and water. There is not any land. You cannot see the polar bear in the snow because its coat is yellow-white. It has a very warm coat because the weather is cold north of the Arctic Circle. This bear is three meters long, and it weighs about 450 kilos. It can stand up on its back legs because it has very wide feet. It can use its long legs like arms. The polar bear can swim very well. It can swim 120 kilometers out into the water. It catches fish and sea animals for food. It goes into the sea when it is afraid.

People like to kill the polar bear for its beautiful white coat. The governments of Canada, the United States, and Russia say that no one can kill polar bears now. They do not want all of these beautiful animals to die.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write A,B,C or D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence that can be made from the words given in each of the following questions.

Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one

Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences.