ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011
Practice 1
(Time allowed: 180 minutes)
A. LISTENING. (15 points)
You are going to hear a radio news broadcast. You will hear the news headlines, followed by the
news in details. Read the questions 1 – 15.
For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline.
For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false.
I. Headlines:
1. Fire follows ……………….chemical factory explosion.
2. Serious ……………. crash in South Wales.
3. Narrow escape from …………… ash.
4. 16-year-old gets award as most promising ………………… .
II. True or false.
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The explosion occurred outside High town.
Only two people were injured in the blast.
500 residents had to go to emergency rest centres until the next morning.
The coach was carrying the Cardiff football team.
After the crash, some roads in the area were closed to traffic.

16. A. obvious B. notorious C. credulous D. numerous
17. A. dialect B. diagram C. diagonal D. diamond
18. A. Europe B. monument C. province D. minority
19. A. obsolete B. complete C. compete D. deplete
20. A. consent B. obstinacy C. condolence D. equality
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points)
21. The greater increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate housing.
A. of B. is the C. the D. is of the
22. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in
A. cost B. worth C. value D. price
23. – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ …………………!”
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A. That was all I could do B. I see C. Delighted I was able to help D.
Thank you.
24. Since they aren't answering their telephone, they left
A. must have B. should have C. need have D. can have
25. She $ 20 out of the bank every Monday.
A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes
26. The thief was to six months' imprisonment.
A. given B. sent C. sentenced D. changed
27. “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “…………….”
A. It doesn’t matter B. No problem C. Sure D. None, please.
28. Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in supply.
A. short B. brief C. little D. slight
29. He's not very sensible as far as money are concerned.
A. matters B. objects C. things D. aspects
30. He considers shares to be a good investment.
A. long-time B. long-term C. long-age D. long-run

47. Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent to deceive or
defraud.
A B C
D
48. Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to exterminate them.
A B C D
49. In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks
must
A B C
have been in the past.
D
50. Made up of more than 150 member countries, the organization known as the United Nations were
established
A B C
after World War II to preserve international peace and security.
D
C. READING (20 points)
I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points)
WHALING
Rock carving suggest that Stone Age people were hunting whales for food as early as 2200 B.C. Such (1)
________ hunting is still practiced today in a number of (2) ________ including the Inuit people of
Greenland and North America.
Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) ________ for whalebone and whale oil
rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) ________ large numbers. But just as stocks of
these species began to fall, the explosive harpoon-gun was (5) ________. This weapon, together with the
development of steam-power ships, (6) ________ the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue
whales.
In 1905 the whaling (7) ________ moved to the waters of Antarctica. The introduction of massive factory
ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea. As a result, the blue whale had (8) ________ disappeared
by the 1950s. In 1946 the International Whaling Commission was established to maintain the declining

increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited
fertilizers availability, attacked by pets, and poor storage after harvesting.
61.This passage deals mainly with
A. desertification B. decreasing water supply
C. factors limiting crop production D. developing efficient plants
62. The word “arable” is closest in meaning to
A. fertile B. parched C. barren D. marsh
63. Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A. The plant’s shape B. The small root system
C. The vast leaf size D. The high water system
64. The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to
A. spongy B. shallow C. widespread D. comprehensive
65. Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?
A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B. It helps the plant to attack
aggressors.
C. It releases gases against plant pets. D. It guards against bacteria.
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66. The word “it” refers to
A. another chemical mechanism B. the epicuticular wax layer
C. an impervious plantlike cover D. the loss of internal moisture
67. The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to
A. attack B. agitation C. conditions D. surroundings
68. What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?
A. Bacteria B. Insects C. Gas D. Pets
69. It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes
A. have not been developed yet B. have not succeeded
C. have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents.
D. have the quality of causing bacteria.
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D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves.
82. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship.
A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship.
D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
83. No one but you and me knows who the robber was.
A. Only you know who the robber was. B. Only I know who the robber was.
C. Only one knows who the robber was. D. Only you and I know who the robber was.
84. The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians.
A. The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development.
B. The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians.
C. The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians.
D. The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians.
85. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel.
A. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does.
B. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel.
C. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel.
D. The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel.
86. The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing.
A. The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing.
B. The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing.
C. The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing.
D. The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing.
87. I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview.
A. My English were too fluent to go for the interview. B. My English is fluent enough to go for the
interview.
C. If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview.
D. My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview.

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KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011
Practice 1
(Time allowed: 180 minutes)
A. LISTENING. (15 points)
You are going to hear a radio news broadcast. You will hear the news headlines, followed by the
news in details. Read the questions 1 – 15.
For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline.
For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false.
I. Headlines:
1. Fire follows …large…………….chemical factory explosion.
2. Serious …coach…………. crash in South Wales.
3. Narrow escape from …volcanic………… ash.
4. 16-year-old gets award as most promising …actress……………… .
II. True or false.
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B. PHONETICS (5 points)
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
16. A. obvious B. notorious C. credulous D. numerous
17. A. dialect B. diagram C. diagonal D. diamond
18. A. Europe B. monument C. province D. minority
19. A. obsolete B. complete C. compete D. deplete
20. A. consent B. obstinacy C. condolence D. equality
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
21. The greater increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate housing.
A. of B. is the C. the D. is of the
22. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in
A. cost B. worth C. value D. price
23. – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ …………………!”
A. That was all I could do B. I see C. Delighted I was able to help D.
Thank you.
24. Since they aren't answering their telephone, they left
A. must have B. should have C. need have D. can have
25. She $ 20 out of the bank every Monday.
A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes
26. The thief was to six months' imprisonment.
A. given B. sent C. sentenced D. changed

what other people feel. (CARE) -> CARING
42. The English have a reputation for being ………………… . (RESERVE) -> RESERVED
43. Attempts are being made to ………… the problem of waste disposal. (SOLUTION) -> SOLVE
44. He wrote a book about the ……………… tricks of his ten-year-old daughter. (MISCHIEF) ->
MISCHIEVIOUS
45. If you are ………………. to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket. (WILL) -> WILLING
III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not
correct. (10 points)
46. A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten the lives.
A B C
D
47. Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent to deceive or
defraud.
A B C
D
48. Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to exterminate them.
A B C D
49. In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks
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A B C
have been in the past.
D
50. Made up of more than 150 member countries, the organization known as the United Nations were
established
A B C
after World War II to preserve international peace and security.
D
C. READING (35 points)

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lands. Consequently, those plants species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being
looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands.
Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some involve purely
mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and
extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such
as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical
mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the
plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external aggression,
which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria ant plant
pets.
Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared
based on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly
increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited
fertilizers availability, attacked by pets, and poor storage after harvesting.
1. This passage deals mainly with
A. desertification B. decreasing water supply
C. factors limiting crop production D. developing efficient plants
2. The word “arable” is closest in meaning to
A. fertile B. parched C. barren D. marsh
3. Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A. The plant’s shape B. The small root system
C. The vast leaf size D. The high water system
4. The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to
A. spongy B. shallow C. widespread D. comprehensive
5. Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?
A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B. It helps the plant to attack
aggressors.
C. It releases gases against plant pets. D. It guards against bacteria.
6. The word “it” refers to

-> The exhibition has not been so well attended this year .
8. I’m more interested in the people than the job.
-> It’s not the job I’m interested in: it’s the people.
9. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
-> The excuse for the declaration of war was the defence of their territorial rights.
10. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race track.
-> Johnny Brax is a is a careful driver on public road but a terror on the race track. .
II. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points)
1. The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured.
A. Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured.
B. Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured.
C. Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured.
D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves.
2. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship.
A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship.
D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
3. No one but you and me knows who the robber was.
A. Only you know who the robber was. B. Only I know who the robber was.
C. Only one knows who the robber was. D. Only you and I know who the robber was.
4. The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians.
A. The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development.
B. The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians.
C. The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians.
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D. The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians.
5. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel.
A. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does.

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(Time allowed: 180 minutes)
A. LISTENING. (15 points)
Listen to a telephone conversation. Look at the questions 1- 15 and fill in the missing details on the
envelope in which the box office puts the caller’s tickets. You will hear the piece twice.
Day: (1)
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Date: (2)
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Time: (3)
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Title of the play: (4) ………………………………performed by the local (5)
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Stage
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B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points)
21. It seem to be your boss who is ………………. fault in this case.
A. under B. at C. with D. for
22. I’ll be kind to her ……………. she decides to leave me.
A. in case B. so that C. for fear that D. lest
23. ………………., the catfish is prized for its taste.
A. With ugly look B. As ugly looking C. Ugly looking as it is D. As it is ugly looking
24. –“What a lovely you have!” - “ …………………”
A. No problem B. I think so C. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. D. Of course not.
It’s not costly.
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25. –“Who broke the window?” – “ …………………”
A. I am B. Sorry to hear that C. I did. Excuse me D. I did. Sorry.
26. – “Janet, make us some tea, will you?” – “……………………”
A. No, I won’tB. Sorry, I don’t C. Don’t worry. Go ahead D. I can’t. I’m afraid.
27. – “Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?” – “……………………….”
A. Yes, I would like. B. Don’t mention it C. Oh, sorry D. You shouldn’t say that
28. “I didn’t get the job!” – “……………………”
A. Good heavens! B. Bless you! C. That’s brilliant! D. Never mind, better luck next time!
29. Mr. Gump supposes, …………………., that he will retire at 60.
A. like most people did B. as most of people C. like most people do D. as do most
people
30. Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention ……………… .
A. limit B. duration C. span D. time
31. It really gets me …………… having to work so much overtime.
A. up B. on C. by D. down
32. …………………., I would give a party.
A. Were she to come next month B. She were to come next month

but also (D) in large cities.
50. The American soprano Mary Gardour, (A) who had one of the greatest operatic voices of her (B) era,
retired (C) at the height of (D) the career.
C. READING (20 points)
I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (10 points)
Fun and Games
Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be
surprised to learn that the games industry now makes more money than Hollywood. (51) ……………….
A family buy a new PC, all they really want to do is to play games.
It is (52) ……………. Surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (53)
…………… of entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (54) ……………,
(55) ……………… your imagination and play with your emotions.
The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (56) ………………. You have
no say in how the (57) …………. Develops or which characters dominate the story. With computer
games, you direct the action and that is (58) ………………. Makes them so exciting. Finding the (59)
……………… game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive world of
make-believe.
It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the (60)
……………. Growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group.
51. A. As soon as B. As well as C. As far as D. As long as
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52. A. whatever B. no C. hardly D. barely
53. A. makes B. means C. sorts D. forms
54. A. feelings B. attention C. breath D. control
55. A. hold B. capture C. grasp D. clutch
56. A. pastime B. action C. passion D. fun
57. A. event B. content C. account D. plot
58. A. thing B. which C. what D. part that
59. A. accurate B. right C. complete D. proper

64. The word “detectable” is closest in meaning to ……………… .
A. assumed B. known C. perceptible D. audible
65. Which of the following words can best be substituted for “remnant”?
A. characteristic B. relic C. specter D. remainder
66. The author of this passage is most likely ……………… .
A. an astronomer B. an economist C. a mathematician D. a botanist
67. The word “multitudes” is closest in meaning to ………………… .
A. small numbers B. groups C. lots D. temperatures
68. The word “luminous” is closest in meaning to ………………… .
A. powerful B. bright C. hot D. distant
69. What can be inferred from the passage about supernovas?
A. They sometimes result in a black hole B. The sun is a remnant of a supernova
C. They occur when two stars collide D. They only happen to pulsars
70. According to the passage, what marks the beginning of a supernova?
A. The neutrons of a star become very dense B. A massive star uses up its main nuclear fuel
C. A star has grown too big D. A star is born.
D. WRITING (30 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (10 points)
71. “You’ve done really well to pass your driving test so quickly” -> She congratulated
…………………………….
72. This is the first time that I have seen an eclipse of the sun > Never
……………………………………………… .
73. No situation is more depressing than being unemployed > Being
…………………………………………………. .
74. If you should get caught doing this. You will go to prison. -> Were
…………………………………………….….
75. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll solve this problem > However
…………………………………………. .
76. The thinking is that he has been targeted to succeed the president > He is

85. Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in.
B. We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning.
C. Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully.
D. Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live.
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86. My brother and I dressed as quickly as we could, but we missed the school bus and were late for
school today.
A. My brother and I were late for school because we dressed too quickly.
B. My brother and I dressed quickly but we were late for school because we missed the school bus.
C. My brother and I missed the school bus so we were late for school.
D. My brother and I could dress quickly but could not be in time for school.
87. Doing more than checking out books, the city librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children.
A. Checking out more books than puppet shows is what the city librarian must do.
B. The city librarian checks out books and puppets for children in the city.
C. Helping to plan puppet shows for children is the main duty of the city librarian, not checking out of
books.
D. The librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children in addition to checking out of books.
88. If you are disappointed with an inexpensive bicycle, then save your money for a more expensive
model.
A. You should save up to buy a more expensive bicycle if your inexpensive one disappoints you.
B. An inexpensive bicycle is disappointing, so buy an expensive one.
C. A more expensive bicycle saves you so much money, so don’t buy an inexpensive model.
D. You’d better buy an inexpensive bicycle to save more money.
89. You should take regular exercises in stead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable.
B. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day in stead.
C. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises.
D. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.

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Row: (10) ……………………… Numbers: (11) ………………………………
For Mr. (12) ……………………………………………………………. .
Tel. No. Townville (13) ……………………………………………… .
To be collected before: Day: (14) …………………………………. . Time: (15)
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B. PHONETICS (5 points)
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.

30. Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention ……………… .
A. limit B. duration C. span D. time
31. It really gets me …………… having to work so much overtime.
A. up B. on C. by D. down
32. …………………., I would give a party.
A. Were she to come next month B. She were to come next month
A. If she come next month D. Should she come next month
33. The parcel I sent you ………………… by now.
A. is supposed to arrive B. should arrive C. should have arrived
D. would arrive
34. You are too old to carry on working. It’s time you called it a …………… .
A. year B. month C. week D. day
35. On the battle field ………………………… .
A. the tanks lay B. did the tanks lie C. lay the tanks D. lied the
tanks
II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 points)
51. It’s …infuriating when people won’t believe things that are obviously true. (FURY)
52. This statue ……commemorate………. the soldiers who died in the war. (MEMORY) tuong niem
53. The world champion was ……dethroned………. by a younger Russian challenger. (THRONE) phe
truat ngoi vi
54. …Theoretically………… , we could still win, but it’s not very likely. (THEORY)
55. Newts, frogs and toads are ……amphibious………………….animals. (AMPHIBIAN)
56. They never dare to leave their only child ……unattended……… for even a moment. (ATTEND)
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57. The place where you can wash your clothes with coin-operated washing machines is called …
laundrette/ laundromat. . (LAUNDRY)
58. They live in a remote area, …inaccessible…………………… except by car. (ACCESS)
59. He was taken to court for ……non- payment……………… . (PAY)
60. Many countries have agreed on the …disarmamemt………………… treaty. (ARM)

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