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LOP 12 THPT NAM 2004
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Nghy thi: 12/3/2004

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SECTION I. LISTENING
Part I . Listen to a recorded message and complete the sentences below about it. You
will hear the piece twice.
1. The recorded message is about -
2. At a start, secretaries are paid
3. Engineers will work
4. Their salaries start at about
5. The reference number is
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Part 2. Listen to a talk and write down the information to complete the notes about
it. You will also hear the piece twice.

The meeting is about what people can do to (1)

Money is what they need most. They need it for (2)

+ printing (3)
+ buying T-shirts and (4) -
The chair-man's suggestions:
+ organize a (5) and (6)a
In three months' time the committee is hoping to organize a (7)
They need people to contact the (8) ,
(9) local and
The committee wants suggestions over (10) -
SECTION II: LEXICO-GRAMMAR

Part.1. Choose the word or phrase which best completes these sentences. Write your
answers in the space provided.

1. I'm sure they were lies.

A. telling B. speaking C. talking D, saying
2. She always the crossword before the breakfast.
A. makes B. writes C. does D. works

3. He couldn't his father that he was telling the truth.

A. admit B. confide C. trust D. convince

4. Earthquakes are not scattered but happen in certain areas.

A. anywhere B. where C. somewhere D. nowhere
5. There are members present tonight than there were last night.
A. less B. fewer C . greater D. smaller

6. The main purpose of this passage is to discuss new information, two

places, and inform readers of a new technique.
A. to compare B. comparing C. compare D. to comparing

7. The national parks have interpretative centers touiists can acquire

information about the animals and trees.
A. there B. that C . where D. which
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8. All of the people at the conference are
A. mathematic teachers C. mathematical teachers
B. mathematics teachers D. mathematic's teachers

9. The impact of two vehicles can cause a lot of to both.

A. damagings B. damaging C. damages D. damage
10. Most of the courses at the banquet were completely consumed, but there
food still remaining.
A. were few C. were a few
B. was little D. was a little

11. The boys father built them a large sandbox

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A. to play in C. to play in there

B. to play in it D. in which to play

12. To resist corrosion for today's car to prevent havoc caused by road
salts, gravel and other materials.
A. have new coatings been developed
B. new coatings developing
C. development of new coatings
D. new coatings have been developed
13. Some scientists say it is essential that mankind the amount of air
pollution in big cities.
A. be reduced C. reduce
B. reduced D. will reduce

14. The movie was very boring and many people began to leave early. By the end,
most people 4
A. had already left C. were already left
B. were already leaving D. had already been leaving
15. If you do not want your scores , you must request that they canceled.
A. reporting C. to report
B. reported D. be reported

16. The burning of fossil fuels the emission of toxic gases into the
atmosphere.
A. resulting from C, resulting in
B. results from D. results in
17. Scientists collect data to analyze to turn it into powerful information.
A. so for C. so as
B. in order that D. so that

18. When we put on thick woolen clothing. in the woolen loops that
protects us from the cold.
A. the air C. that the air
B. it is the air D. there is the air

19. Lack of exercise and high-fat diets have to be the factor in heart
attack.
A. known been long C. long been known
B. been long known B. long known been

20. The young man still denies the fire behind the store.
A. to start C. to starting
B. having started D. having been started

Your answers:
Part 2. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the
space provided.

Is London motorist in total despair? Not yet. Fewer commuting cars (1)
(may come) in, but there are 2.3 million cars (2) (register) in the city,
and there is no evidence that numbers (3) (fall). In 1991 half the
households (4) . (have) cars with more than nine percent (5)
(have) two or more. Even in central London, wiiere car-owning
conditions ( 6) (be) hardly the most attractive, 46 percent of
households (7) (have) a car and 10 percent (8) (have) two
or more. So even if the London motorist (9) (use) the car a bit less,
that car -and increasingly a second car - still (10) (use) outside. And
for all the problems of (11) (drive) around and parking in London, the
car still (12) (can be) good news for the traveler. The very latest
statistics from the Department of Transport (13) (base) on door-to-door
travel times for a sample of identical journeys actually (14) (make) by
London residents within the last twelve months. They (15) (reveal) the
following average total times in minutes: by car, 40; by railltube, 43; by bus, 58, and
by bicycle, 37. These calculations (16) (take) into account the time (17)
(need) to park and walk, and the time (18) (spend) by bus
and raiytube travelers (19) (wait) for their transport. Nearly three-
quarters of the raiutube journey time (20) (take up) by waiting. Car
travelers on the same route spent one third of their standing time.

Your answers:

Part 3. Fill each gap in the following sentences with one of the particles in the box.
Some particles can be used more than once. Write your answers in the space
provided.

after away back down off over to up

1. It's time Edward got married and settled . He must be well over thirty.
2. Could you put me for a few days until I find a place of my own?
3. He's very easy going. He takes his father in that respect.
4. The bomb went but no one was hurt.
5. You haven't thrown yesterday's paper, have you? I haven't read it yet.
6. I didn't take skiing immediately but I began to enjoy it once I'd had a
few lessons.
7. "Now, let's go the main facts of the case again in case we've missid
something." The inspector said.
8. Sony I'm late. When the alarm clock rang I must have tuined over and gc .-
to sleep.
9. Don't let me , will you? I'm relying on your support.
10. I suppose, I'd better start that composition. I can't put doing it any
longer. .
Your answers:

Part 4. Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate form of the
word in block capitals. Write your answers in the space provided.

In the past, any mother would be proud if her children were

round and slightly fat. Those days are gone. (1) RESEARCH 1 .................................
have now reached the (2) CONCLUDE that too much fat and 2 .................................
sugar in children's diets are a major factor in the (3) DEVELOP 3 ................................
of heart diseases and other (4) ILL when they are older. 4 ..................:..............
However, (5) GROW children need to eat a wide range of foods, .................................
and their general health could be (6) DANGER by cutting out 6 .................................

particular ones. Psychologists say that the (7) SOLVE is not to 7 .................................
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change eating habits too fast, but to do it carefully, so that

children do not lose muscles in (8) ADD to fat. Parents should 8 .................................
present food a little (9) DIFFERENCE and avoid putting sugar 9 .................................
on the table. Children should also be (10) COURAGE to take 10 ...............................
part in sprts.

Part 5. Each line in the following passage contains one mistake. Correct the
mistakes and write your answers in the space provided. (0) has been done'as an
example.

David was a very famous (0) pianists. When he was a small (0) pianist
boy, he once played at the home of the rich man. He was only 1 .............................
eight years old. However he had played the piano for several 2 .............................
years. At the parties, he played a famous piece of Beethoven. 3 .............................
He played wonder. 4 .............................
The famous piece had in that several very long rests. During . 5 .............................
each of these rests he took his hand from the piano and waited. 6 .............................
To him this was very excitement. But it seemed that the 7 .............................
mother of the rich man thought different finally. During one of 8 .:..........................
these rests she came over to him. She touched over his head 9 .............................
with a smile and said, "My boy, why don't you play us that 10 ............................
you know well?"

SECTION 111: READING

Part I . Choose the best options to complete the following passage. Write your answers in
the space p l . o v W .

Have you heard of the Great Wall of China and the man who ordered it to be built?
Qin Shihuang was the first man ( I ) all the different parts of China. He was
(2) powerful man and he ruled China with an iron (3) . His
great refoms affected China for the rest of time. He (4) not only weights,
measures, money, but also writing. (5) the widespread use of paper, it
Was (6) for more people to read and understand what they read. But this
powerful man was also very (7) . He ordered all art and philosophical
books to be (8) . He forbade all teachers to teach these (9)
and if anyone disobeyed, they were killed (10) . He also had hi.s fears
and'throughout all his life, he (11) for everlasting life. Some people say
that he once gave one of his ministers much gold and silver (12) with
a group of young healthy boys and girls as payment (13) *eternallife.
The minister asked the emperor if he could sail to an island beyond the sea of China.
There he would (14) the gold and silver and children for the (15)
of immorality. The minister never returned. Some historians say that
he sailed to Japan where he began a new civilization.

1 A who unites to unite united uniting

2 A . the one of the that a
3 A weapon rule heart hand
4 A normalized transformed standardized leveled '
5 A By With About For
6 A easier important necessary popular
7 A wealthy learned healthy cruel
8 A burnt printed taught published-
9 A categories subjects kinds items
10 A instinctly indirectly instantly indefinitely
11 A chased pursued searched found
12 A accompanied related attached along
13 A on to for of
14 A change transport exchange utilize
15 A secret advise answer path
Part 2. Read ths following passage and circle the answer which is most accurate
according to the information given in the passage.

Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system,

which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter
system comprised of fall, winter, and summer quarters. The academic year,
September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each
beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to 5
August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the
plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the
customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year
round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students 10
begin their program in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any
of the other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation
year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of
students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculties complain
that the eleven-week term is simply not long enough for them to cover the 15
material required by most college courses. Students also find it difficult to
complete the assignments in such a period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system, some colleges and
universities have instituted a three- term trimester system. In fourteen weeks,
faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course 20
requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission
during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who
wish to graduate early. ,

1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
(A) Universities in the United States (C) The Quarter system
(B) The academic year (D) The Semester system
2. A semester system
(A) has eleven week-sessions.
(B) is not very popular in the United States.
(C) gives students the opportunity to study year round.
(D) has two major sessions a year.
3. How many terms are there in a quarter system?
(A) Four regular terms and one summer term
(B) Three regular terms and one summer term
(C) Two regular terms and two summer terms
(D) One regular term and four summer terms

4. When is the academic year?

(A) September to August (C) August to June
(B) June to August (D) September to June
5. The word "customary" in line 9 could best be replaced by
(A) agreeable (C) lengthy
(B) traditional (D) limited

6 . When may students begin studying in the school that uses a quarter system?
(A) September (C) At the beginning of any quarter
(B) Summer semester only (D) At the beginning of the academic year
&

7. The word "them" in line 15 refers to

(A) faculties (C) courses
(B) weeks (D) materials

8. the word "instituted" in line I9 is closest in meaning to

(A) established (C) recommended
(B) considered (D) attempted

9. Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester?

(A) They allow students to graduate only.
(B) They provide more options for admission.
(C) They are long enough to cover the course material.
(D) They last eleven weeks.
10. Where would this passage most probably be found?
(A) In a college catalogue for a university in the United States
(B) In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United-States
(C) In an American newspaper
(D) In a dictionary published in the United States.
Part 3. Some parts of the following passage have been removed. Read a d put them
back to where they fit,Write your answers in the space provided.

Most children enjoy eating fast food, but scientific tests have shown us that burgers
and pizzas can lack essential minerals and vitamins, which are essential for hea* and
growth, (1) . Many children end up suffering from malnutrition,
since they eat too much of the wrong sort of food. In fact, in many areas of the
developed world, a lot of children show similar symptoms to those in poorer
developing countries, where scarcity of food causes thousands of deaths from
starvation, (2)
Dieticians tell us that we must eat a balanced diet, as it is essential we consume
sufficient quantities of the different food groups. They tell us that we should 41 eat
more fiber, which cannot be digested by the body, (3) . This is good
advice, of course, but our lifestyles often make this difficult. Many of the ready-
prepared foods we buy from supermarkets are high in calories, giving us more energy
than we actually need. Genetically modified foods are appearing on our superrparket
shelves, (4) . We have the option, of course, of buying organic foods,
but naturally-cultivated fruits and vegetables are expensive. And to hake matters
worse, we are continually hearing about outbreaks of salmonella and listeria which
puts us off eating certain foods, (5)

A especially in the wake of natural disasters which ruin crops and in some cases
totally destroy the annual harvest.
B as nobody wants to spend time in hospital suffering from food poisoning.
C and fewer foods which are high in fat, as this can block the walls of arteries and
lead to heart problems.
D even thocigh nobody is really sure if altering the composition of food cells is
safe.
E while simultaneously containing large amounts of fat and carbohydrates which
can result in obesity and heart problems.

Your answec'

SECTION IV. WRITING

Part I . Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same
as the sentence printed before it.
1. The doctor asked: "Why didn't you make an appointment?"
The doctor asked her ..................................................................................................

2. Did he say why he hadn't reached the island? '

Did he give ...................................................................................................................

3. Is smoking permitted in British cinema?

.'..................
Are we. .......................................................................................................

4. Please don't play your music so loudly.

Would ...........................................................................................................................

5. With the introduction of the computers into the classrooms, students' performance
has been greatly enhanced.
The introduction ..........................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as
necessary. Do not change the form of the given word.

1. She has always got on well with the children. (relationship)

.....................................................................................................................................
2. Julia didn't listen to what her doctor told her. (notice)
.....................................................................................................................................
3. Please do not stop your work. (carry)
.....................................................................................................................................
4. Jenny didn't feel like going to the party. (mood)
.....................................................................................................................................
5. He wants students to call him 'professor'. (address)
Part 3. The chart below presents data on the percentages of women working in
civilian jobs in 1980,1990, and 2000 in Fantasia. All statistics are in percentages.
W d e a report for your examinerfs) describing the information shown in the chart.
(YOU should write 150 words).

Married Women Working in Civilian Jobs

70% r 1 70%

tool marncd womm

under 6 v e m
Part 4. School days are the best days in one's life. Do you agree or disagree with the
statement? Give reasons and use specific examples to support your view points.
You should write 250 words.

The end