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LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

Môn: Tiếng Anh - Chương trình chuẩn
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 06 trang)
SECTION A (64 questions, 8 points)
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.
Question 1: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A B C
communication.
D
Question 2 : It was not until after midnight when the noise next door stopped..
A B C D
Question 3: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A B C D
Question 4: I've just spoken to Sally, that send you her love.
A B C D
Question 5: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. percent B. event C. agent D. prevent
Question 7: A. sweet B. sword C. answer D. whole
Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the
group.
Question 8: A. official B. literacy C. stationery D. inventory
Question 9: A. avoid B. manage C. career D. advise
Question 10: A. courageous B. education C. severe D. diversity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11: ________ his advice, I would never have got the job at this company.
A. Except B. But for C. As for D. Apart from
Question 12: The workers have gone on strike. ________ all production has ceased.
A. So that B. Therefore C. Because D. Now that
Question 13: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’
Jill: ‘________’.
A. No, thanks. B. Of course C. Yes, I can D. Well done!
Question 14: The pioneer thinkers of the 18th century advocated that women should not be dicriminated
against ________ the basis of their sex.
A. on B. in C. to D. at
Question 15: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. everywhere B. nothing C. something D. anyone
Question 16: In some countries many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to
________ independent lives.
 A. take B. see C. give D. lead
Question 17: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. lives B. will live C. has been living D. is living
Question 18: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ______ such a silly mistake.
A. would have avoid B. avoid C. would have avoided D. have avoided
Question 19 : We will leave for the airport ______ he is ready.
A. as soon as B. while C. during D. until
Question 20: A: "I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!"
B: " ________"
A. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible.
B. I bought it near my house last week.
C. You are welcome.
D. Never mind.
Question 21: Not much happened yet, ________ ?
A. did they B. did it C. didn't it D. was it
Question 22: I have never seen ______ festival in my life.
A. so spectacular a B. a such spectacular
C. a so spectacular D. such spectacular
Question 23: The more you practise your English, ________
A. you will learn faster B. the faster will you learn
C. the faster you will learn D. faster you will learn
Question 24: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. if B. unless C. and D. or
Question 25: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. a B. an C. the D. -
Question 26: You can ________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. fill in B. put on C. give up D. look up
Question 27: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. has B. have C. had D. has had
Question 28: Could you ______ a bit? I can't hardly hear you.
A. keep up B. cool off C. speak up D. watch out
Question 29 : The success of a shared holiday depends on______you share it with.
A. which B. whom C. when D. where
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.
Question 30: Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing.
A. essential B. difficult C. expensive D. wasteful
Question 31: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.
A. luckily B. suddenly C. gradually D. eventually
Question 32: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city.
A. poorly B. hungry C. freely D. alone
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 33 to 42.
Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world’s universities, came
from very inauspicious and humble beginnings. This oldest of America universities was founded in 1636 ,
just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. Included in the Puritan emigrants to the
Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England’s prestigious Oxford
and Cambridge universities, and these university graduates in the New World were determined that their
sons would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had had. Because of this support
in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts appropriated 400
pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a parcel of land for the
school; this land was in an area called Newetowne, which was later renamed Cambridge after its English
cousin and is the site of the present-day university.
When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of
Charlestowne, died from tuberculosis in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the fledgling
college. In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General Court named the
college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done.The amount of the bequest may not have
been large, particularly by today’s standards, but it was more than the General Court had found it
necessary to appropriate in order to open the college.
Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that in
addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering freshman class of four
students. Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire teaching
staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Question 33: The main idea of this passage is that.

A. Harvard is one of the world’s most prestigious universities

B. What is today a great university.
C. John Harvard was key to the development of a great University
D. Harvard University developed under the auspices of the General Court of Massachusetts.
Question 34: The passage indicates that Harvard is ………………
A. one of the oldest universities in the world
B. the oldest university in the world
C. one of the oldest universities in America
D. the oldest university in America.
Question 35: It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the Massachusetts
colony were…………………….
A. rather well educated
B. rather rich
C. rather supportive of the English government
D. rather undemocratic
Question 36: The underlined pronoun “they” refers to…………………..
A. Oxford and Cambridge universities B. universitiy graduates
C. sons D. education opportunities
Question 37: The underlined word “ pounds” are probably…………………….
A. types of books B.college student
C. units of money D. school campuses
Question 38: The underlined phrase “ English cousin” refers to a……………………….
A. city B. relative C. person D. court
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard?
A. What he died of B. Where he came from
C. Where he was buried D. How much he bequeathed to Harvard
Question 40: The underlined word “ fledgling” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. newborn B.flying C. winged D. established
Question 41: The passage implied that………………….
A. Henry Dunster was an effective president
B. Someone else really served as president of Harvard before Henry Dunster
C. Henry Dunster spent much of his time as president managing the Harvard faculty
 D. The position of president of Harvard was not merely an administrative position in the
early years.
Question 42: The underlined word “ somewhat” could best be replaced by
A. back and forth B. to and from C. side by side D. more or less
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks .
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information
about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (43)____, experiences, education, work style,
skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements
you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (44) ____ areas that an
employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult'
questions (45) ____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (46)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market
yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (47) _____.
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always
think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (48) ____. If you
are genuinely interested (49) _____ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview. You can also (50) ____ interest by asking questions about the job, the
organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that
build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (51) ____ close attention to the
interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on
your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (52) _____ of an interview, it is
appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)

Question 43: A. pressures B. strengths C. practices D. promotions

Question 44: A. hide                      B. limit C. express D. identify
Question 45: A. accurately             B. rightly C. hardly D. sharply
Question 46: A. change                  B. practice C. way D. chance
Question 47: A. ability                   B. response C. expression D. respect
Question 48: A. enthusiast             B.enthusiasm     C. enthusiastic D. enthusiastically
Question 49: A. for B.on                  C. with D. in
Question 50: A. appear                  B. show C.conceal          D. cover
Question 51: A. spend                  B.pay                    C.choose           D. During
Question 52: A. end                       B.close                C.finish       D. socialize

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 53 to 62.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct
or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast
numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost
entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in
personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of
extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the
world's ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival -
and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in
an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then
charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also
depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to
protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of
products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals
from being hunted and killed.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Question 53. What's the main topic of the passage?

A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott
C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
Question 54. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'alarming' in line 4?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
Question 55. Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in line 4?
A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade
Question 56. The word 'poachers' as used in line 5 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers
C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters
Question 57. The word 'callousness' in line 6 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence
C. incompetence D. insensitivity
Question 58. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution
B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast
D. specific and general information
Question 59. What does the word 'this' in line 6 refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tigers
B. interest in material gain
C. killing animals for personal satisfaction
D. the decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 60. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. lines 1-2 B. lines 4-6 C. lines 9-11 D. lines 12-14
Question 61. Which of the following could best replace the word 'allocated' in line 11?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
Question 62. The word 'defray' in line 12 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower B. raise
C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 63: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all
 aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding by D. holding to
Question 64: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24
hours.
A. slow B. open C. unsure D. uninterested

SECTION B (2 points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 65: The teacher made us do a lot of homework.
 We ________________________________________________________
Question 66: I can’t do the test because it is too difficult.
 If the test_______________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’m leaving for Hue tomorrow”, Lan said to me
 Lan told ________________________________________________________________
Question 68: Even though I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep.
 Despite ______________________________________________________________
Question 69: The holiday was so disappointing that they asked their money back..
 It was___________________________________________________________

II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about benefits of physical exercises, your writing may use
the following cues: keeping fit; preventing diseases; improving mood.
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Đáp án:

1. C 33. B
2. C 34. D
3. D 35. A
4. C 36. B
5. A 37. C
6. C 38. A
7. A 39. C
8. A 40. A
9. B 41. D
10. B 42. D
11. B 43. B
12. B 44. D
13. B 45. A
14. A 46. D
15. C 47. B
16. D 48. C
17. C 49. D
18. C 50. B
19. A 51. B
20. A 52. A
21. B 53. C
22. A 54. D
23. C 55. B
24. B 56. A
25. C 57. D
26. D 58. A
27. C 59. C
28. C 60. B
29. B 61. A
 30. A 62. C
31. D 63. B
32. D 64. A

B. Phần tự luận (2 điểm)

I-Rewrite the following sentences, so that the meaning stays the same.( Mỗi câu đúng 0,1 điểm)
Question 65. We were made to do a lot of homework

Question 66. If the test were easier/not too difficult/ not so difficult, I could do it

Question 67. Lan told me (that) she was leaving for HUE the next day/the following day

Question 68. Despite being very tired, I couldn’t sleep./ Despite the fact that….

Question 69. It was such a disappointing holiday/ so disappointing a holiday that they asked their money
back.

II- In about 140 words, write a paragraph about benefits of physical exercises, your writing may
use the following cues.( 1.5 điểm)

- keeping fit
- preventing diseases
- improving mood