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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2012-1013
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi: 13/10/2012
(Đề này có 11 trang)
Điểm Giám khảo 1 Số phách
Bằng số Bằng chữ
Giám khảo 2
- Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển;
- Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.
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I. LISTENING: (3.0 marks)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
- Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 60 giây, mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi
phần nghe có tín hiệu.
- Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc kết
thúc bài nghe.
- Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có ở đầu mỗi phần.
Part 1: (1.0 mark)
Questions 1- 10:
Listen to a woman talking about Great Wall of China and complete the form below. Write ONE
word or ONE number for each numbered answer
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Some facts and figures
Facts:
1. Number of provinces that Great Wall covers:
(1)
__________
2. The Great Wall built for defense purpose started in:
(2)

Martin, the director of a singing school in London and Gemma, a student at Martin’s
school at in an interview. According to Martin, it is a good idea for people to learn to sing not
only because singing makes them feel
(11)
__________ but also singing is very good for their
(12)
__________. He says when learning to sing, people need to learn to
(13)
__________ correctly
and how to stand and sit correctly. Therefore, people who sing are often
(14)
__________ and
healthier than people who don’t. He also says his courses are for everyone, not for
(15)
__________
singers.
Gemma, the student, says her course lasts for only one day from 10 in the morning to 6 in the
evening. She doesn’t sing very well, she can’t
(16)
__________ music, either. In the course, she did
a lot of listening and
(17)
__________ exercises and we learnt some other interesting techniques.
For example, she was taught that it is easier to sing high
(18)
__________ if people sing with a
surprised
(19)
__________ on their faces. She was absolutely
(20)

D) in the numbered box.
26. When I went to talk to the headmaster, he told me he could__________ me 5 minutes.
A. provide B. spare C. hear D. let
27. In this independent school, students who do not obey school regulations will be__________
immediately.
A. refused B. rejected C. disapproved D. dismissed
28. Green clothes usually __________ people with red hair.
A. go with B. suit C. match D. fit
29. See if you can__________ Joe to do his share of the housework
A. get B. have C. make D. try
30. She__________ the cat as it sat in her lap.
A. rubbed B. wiped C. stroked D. patted
31. They__________ goodbye as the boat left the harbor.
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A. punched B. waved C. beckoned D. said
32. A lot of ________ from the university are trying to get holiday jobs so that they have some
spending money next term.
A. undergraduates B. postgraduates C. the graduated D. prograduates
33. He's rather________ for a sixteen-year-old. He behaves more like a child of ten.
A. unmature B. immature C. dismature D. inmature
34. __________ my parents wishes, I decided to go to drama school instead.
A. Because of B. Without C. For D. Against
35. He's ________ to speak French at college.
A. studying B. teaching C. teaching D. learning
Your answers
26. 31.
27. 32.
28. 33.
29. 34.
30. 35.

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__________ (acquaint). This is useful to foreign visitor, and it is
(45)
__________ (advice) to take a substantial number of cards (say at least 100) for use in Japan.
Your answers
36. 41.
37. 42.
38. 43.
39. 44.
40. 45.
Part 3: (1.0 mark)
The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and correct them in the space
provided in the box at the end of the passage.
A family portrait is a valuable picture- it is funny to look at it now, it’s great for
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relatives far away, and it will bring back memories in the years coming. Families
change quickly as children grow, so don’t wait, whatever your position in the family-
photograph your family group now, and plan to make this a regular event. Your
family album isn’t really complete without this record of all of you altogether.
Getting the whole of the family together isn’t always easy, and so you will need to
plan ahead to be sure everyone has time to be posed. A relaxed, friendly feeling is
what to make the picture, and you can’t expect people to relax if they are in a hurry to
do anything else. Make your plans when you are altogether and in a cheerful, friendly
mood- say, during a meal, and set a time convenient for everyone.
A family portrait takes some technical plan. Making up your mind which room you
want to use; choose the position and check the light. If you want to be in the picture,
make sure of you know exactly how the self-timer on your camera operates.
In most cameras, you’ll have from eight to twelve seconds to get into the picture after

58, 59. By the time you__________ (finish) getting ready, we__________ (miss) the train!
60. I would rather you__________ (not smoke) in here.
61. If you__________ (do) something to hurt someone’s feelings, you should apologize
62. To cheer them up, I suggest them__________ (go) out for a change.
63. Did you hear me come in last night? ~ No, I__________ (be) asleep.
64. I bought two bottles of milk. ~ You__________ (buy) milk; we have heaps in the house.
65. Should the computer break down, what__________ (you/do)?
Your answers
56. 61.
57. 62.
58. 63.
59. 64.
60. 65.
Part 5: (1.0 mark)
Fill each gap in the following sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given in the box.
Remember to use the correct form and tense. Use each word only ONCE and write your
answer in the numbered box. (Please note that the given words outnumber the gaps.)
fall out rip off
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do in give off
take in cut out
beat up put through
look into get back
look up carry on
66. I sent him an email, but he never__________ to me.
67. A friend of mine was attacked and__________ a few days ago.
68. Did you really pay 1,000 USD for that painting? I think you were__________
69. David__________ with his father and left home
70. The man said he was a policeman and I believe him. I was completely__________
71. She's decided to__________ sweet things so as to lose weight

drug capable of curing viral infections. In most cases,
(82)
__________ best advice is the usual
prescription: get plenty of rest, drink a lot of fluids, and be prepared to suffer for three to ten days.
Some home cures help to relieve
(83)
__________ symptoms of colds and flues. Mother's chicken
soup, rich in fats and oils help to revitalize
(84)
__________ tired body and to soothe a sore throat.
Garlic, containing
(85)
__________ active ingredient Alicia, has long been used to fight off the
effects of bacteria and viruses. Hot toddies consisting of small amounts of liquor mixed with
honey, sugar, and that large does of vitamin C not only boost the immune system before a cold
arrives, but also relieve cold symptoms after they have set in.
Your answers
76. 81.
77. 82.
78. 83.
79. 84.
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80. 85.
III. READING (5.0 marks)
Part 1: (1.0 mark)
Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write
your answer in the numbered box.
On 10 October 2003, a researcher watched as a female elephant named Eleanor
(86)
__________. Her

86.A. collapsed B. died C. fell D. broke down
87.A. bruised B. swollen C. damaged D. hurt
88.A. team B. school C. herd D. group
89.A. other B. another C. an D. for
90.A. died B. passed away C. was killed D. passed by
91.A. procession B. parade C. performance D. proceeding
92.A. period B. time C. course D. length
93.A. related B. relation C. unrelated D. relative
94.A. holding B. embracing C. feeling D. touching
95.A. within B. under C. in D. over

Your answers
86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
91. 92. 93. 94. 95.
Part 2: (1.0 mark)
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
Trees should only be pruned when there is a good and clear reason for doing so and,
unfortunately, the number of such reasons is small. Pruning involves the cutting away of
overgrown and unwanted branches, and the inexperienced gardener can be encouraged by the
thought that more damaged results from doing it unnecessarily than from leaving the tree to grow
in its own way.
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First, pruning may be done to make sure that trees have a desired shape or size. The object
may be to get a tree of the right height, and at the same time to help the growth of small side
branches which will thicken its appearance or give it a special shape. Secondly, pruning may be
done to make the tree healthier. You may cut out diseased or dead wood, or branches that are
rubbing against each other and thus causing wounds. The health of a tree may be encouraged by
removing branches that are blocking up the centre and so preventing the free movement of air.
One result of pruning is that and open wound is left on the tree and this provides an easy
entry for disease, but it is a wound that will heal. Often there is a race between the healing and the

Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box provided
below the passage.
ASIAN FAMILIES
Asians tend to be highly group-oriented people who place a strong
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__________ on family
connection as the major source of identity and protection
(102)
__________ the hardships of life.
The family model is a(n)
(103)
__________ one including immediate family and relatives, and
loyalty to the family is expected.
(104)
__________, independent behavior that may disrupt the
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harmony of the family is highly discouraged. One must never bring dishonor or disgrace to one’s
self or the
(105)
__________. In the traditional Asian family,
(106)
__________ define the law and the
children are expected to abide by their requests and demands; filial piety or respect for one’s
parents and
(107)
__________ is critically important. In the most traditional of families this
manifests in rules of conduct such as: only speak when
(108)
__________ to, speak only if one has
something important to say. Self-control is expected and individuals should demonstrate inner

(114)
__________. Professor Gareis says thirty percent said they wished their friendships could be
deeper and more meaningful. Students from East Asia have cultures that are different on many
levels from the culture in the United States.
(115)
__________, and maybe some social skills, such
as small talk, that are possibly not as important in their native countries, where it's not as
important to initiate friendships with small talk." She says many East Asian students blamed
themselves for their limited friendships with Americans.
A. They were attending four-year colleges and graduate schools in the American South and
Northeast.
B. But wherever international students go, making friends may not always be easy
C. Those feelings are among the reasons why Australia is taking a close look at its international
education industry
D. But then there are also language problems
E. They find it unfitted
F. Different as they are
G. And half of the students from East Asia said they were unhappy with the number of American
friends they had.
H. Universities have introducing some exchange programmes
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Your answers
111. 112. 113. 114. 115.
IV. WRITING (6.0 marks)
Part 1: (0.5 mark)
Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT
change the form of the given word.
116. It is essential that Professor Nguyen is met at the airport (MUST)
 ____________________________________________________.

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Part 3: (3.0 marks)
What are the differences between a traditional Vietnamese family and a modern
Vietnamese family? What would you prefer?
Write an essay in about 300 words to tell the differences and support your preference.
(and DO NOT include your personal information).
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