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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG CUỐI NĂM 2011

PART I: LISTENING (3 points)
Question 1: You'll hear a conversation between two people three times. Listen and fill in
the blanks
G Excuse me, Mr. Brown? Do you have a minute?
T Sure, come on in.
G I want to tell you about my recent (1)___________ exam.
T Oh, yes.
G You see, I’ve just picked up my (2)___________ . But I couldn’t accept it because it was
much lower than I had (3)_____________
T I see. Let (4) _____________ check your test sheet. Give me a moment. Ummm
Okay, I see a problem. You didn’t answer on the (5)___________ side of the paper.
G Oh, my! Are there more (6) _____________ on the back?
T Yeah, why didn’t you check?
G Oh, it’s my (7)______________ . Actually, it was hard to focus on my exam because I
had stayed up all nights studying the day before the(8)_____________
T I said you’d better study every day (9) _______________ at once
G Is there any way for me to (10) ______________ up for it ? Ummm take a make up
test or something?
T I’m afraid that wouldn’t be fair to the (11) ____________ students if I gave you another
chance. But I think I know what you’re going through. It’s not the end of the world.
G Yes, but I (12) ______________ want to get a good grade.
T If you care so much about your grades, I suggest that maybe you try harder to keep
(13)____________ with the rest of the class. Instead of (14)____________ for an exam
at the last minute, it's best to study a little bit every day. One more things you should do
is to concentrate more carefully on the upcoming tests. at the last minute.
G I guess you're right. Thank you for your (15)______________.
Question 2: Listen to part of conversation between two characters. Which of these
sentences are TRUE (T) and which are FALSE (F) ? You will hear the coversation two

Question 1: Choose the option (A,B,C or D) that best complete each blank of the
following sentences.
1. She is not _______ to be at home until six.
A. likely B. sure C. possible D. certain
2. Could you get an extra _______of milk for me, please?
A. bar B. slice C. carton D. packet
3. It was rather silly of them to go to the sea without a ship to _______ radio.
A. beach B. coast C. bay D. shore
4. Harriet was offered the job _______her linguistic abilities.
A. according to B. on account of C. owing to D. as regard
5. The human brain _______ only two percent of an adult's body weight.
A. which makes up B. it makes up C. makes it up D. makes up
6. Children usually turn to their parents rather than _______for protection from threads in the
environment.
A. they turn to other figures of authority B. authority figures to other
C. to their other figures of authority D. their turning to other figures of authority
7. _______ gene in the human genome were more completely understood, many human diseases could
be cured or prevented.
A. Each B. Since C. If each D. Were each
8. Over the past several decades, radio telescopes _______ of the universe from the one disclosed by
ordinary telescopes.
A. have given scientists quite a different view B. have quite a different view given scientists
C. quite a different view have given scientists D. have they given scientists quite a different
view
9. We have worked out the plan and now we must put it into ________.
A. practice B. reality C. fact D. deed
10. There are two small rooms in the beach house , _________ served as a kitchen .
A. the smaller of which B. the smallest of which
C. the smaller of them D. smallest of that
11. Scientists believe that beaver's instinct to build dams is more complex than ________ other animal

 Overeating and lack (3) ______ exercise can lead (4) ______serious health problems in
later time.
 Now, don’t let us (5) ______. We are counting (6) ______you to cook something really
special for the party this Saturday.
 Not paying a visit (7) _______ her family last week turned (8) ______ to be the biggest
mistake I have ever made.
 Jane has always stood (9) _______ her brother even when he was accused (10) ______
murder and everyone refused to speak to him.

ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Question 3: Supply the correct form of the word in block capitals.
From what we had read in the (1. ADVERTISE) ______, it promise to be the holiday of a
lifetime – not only a quality hotel in a top (2. SEA) ______ resort, but also (3. SURPRISE)
______cheap with it! We should have known it was too good to be true! We arrived at the airport to
discover we only had (4. STAND) ______ tickets and there was no guarantee we would be flying.
Luckily, two places became free at the last minute and we took off. The flight lasted at least (5. TWO)
______ as long as it should have and by the time we arrived, we were both feeling rather (6. POOR)
______, probably because of the dubious in-flight meal we had had. We were met by our guide, who
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seemed (7. LANGUAGE) ______ incompetent and understood very little of what we said to him.
Instead of the hotel we had seen in the
photograph back home, he took us to a squalid little guesthouse much (8. FAR) ______ away from the
resort than we were expecting. We wanted to explain that there had been a (9. DREAD)
______mistake but it was (10. USE) ______ trying to complain – nobody could understand us.
ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

earth that, like a giant glass container, (8. let) ________ heat from the sun through and then (9.
hold) _________ it in temperatures, and sea levels (10. keep) _________ rising? The general
answer is unfortunately yes.

ANSWERS:
1. 6.
2. 7.
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1. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the job advertised?
A. At least two year’s experience B. A broker’s license
C. An M.A D. Extensive legal training
2. The salary range indicate that _________
A. everyone earns a beginning salary $8,000
B. the salary depends upon applicant's education and work experience
C. some applicants would earn less than $8,000
Outstanding opportunity with local real estate corporation. Requires strong
background in real estate, financing, closing. Some legal training helpful. Prefer
candidate with M.A and two or more years of successful real estate experience.
Broker's license required. Salary range $8,000 - $12,000 commensurate with
education and experience. Begin immediately. Interview will be conducted
Tuesday and Thursday, June 10 and 12. Call for an appointment 243-1153, or send
a letter of application and résume´ to:
Personal Department
Executive Real Estate Corporation
500 Capital Avenue
Lawrence, Kansas 67884
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D. candidates with an M. A would earn $12,000
3. What should an interested candidate submit with his or her application?
A. A current address and telephone number B. A signed contract
C. A summary of work experience D. A request for employment
4. This passage would most probably be found in _________

instance, if it wins the English, Irish or Scottish Derby, you collect £50,000 in prize money.
However, this is very little compared to what you can make on breeding. This can add up to
total earnings in excess of £350,000 over seven years.
4.
To avoid the uncertainty, some owners prefer to buy a dog that has proved itself and is ready
to run. The cost, though, is around £3,000, even at the bottom end of the market, and some rich
enthusiasts have been known to pay up to £25,000 for a promising young dog.
5.
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However, some of the cheaper buys are surprisingly successful. Two years ago, a dog called
Stows Val. which had cost its owner £500, ran in the finals of the English Derby. This season a
dog called Cee Kay fo bought r £1,500 has already won its owner £20,000 in prize money.
6.
Even if your dog does start winning, it is unlikely that you’ll be taking early retirement.
Normal races at stadiums such as Walthamstow and Wimbledon net the winner no more than
£50-100, and as a greyhound usually races once every ten days or so, this isn’t enough to pay
for its upkeep, even if it wins regularly.
ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Question3: Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer for each question.
The Stone Age was a period of history which began in approximately two million
B.C and lasted until 3000 B.C. Its name was derived from the stone tools and weapons
that modern scientists found. This period was divided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and
Neolithic Ages.
During the first period (2 million to 8000 B.C), the first hatchet and use of fire for
heating and cooking were developed. As a result of the Ice Age, which evolved about one
million years into the Paleolithic Age, people were forced to seek shelter in caves, wear
clothing, and developed new tools.
During the Mesolithic Age (8000 to 6000 B.C), people made crude pottery and the first
fish hooks, took dogs hunting, and developed the bow and arrow, which was used until the

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Question 4: Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word for each space.
Several years ago while I was visiting Athens for a few weeks, I decided to spend a
whole day on a nearby island. The weather (1) ______ had predicted that it would be a
scorching hot day so 1(2) ______ off early in the morning.
Even though I arrived at the port in plenty of time, I was forced to sit on the top (3) ______
because other passengers who had got to the boat earlier filled the lower ones. Soon after the
boat had departed, somebody came round with raffle tickets. There were, as far as I could
make (4) ______ two prizes: a bag of fresh fish and several (5) ______. of chocolate. I bought
a ticket, not expecting to win as I had never won anything in a raffle (6) ______
Some time later the person who had sold the tickets announced the winning numbers.
To my great surprise, I had won the chocolate. I was naturally delighted, but (7) ______how I
could prevent it from (8) ______ in the intense heat. Realising that I could not possible eat it
all myself, I (9) ______ it with the passengers sitting near me. In return, they offered me
sandwiches and (10) ______drinks.
All in all, it was a pleasant start to a memorable day with my new acquaintances.
1 A. prediction B. prophecy C. forecast D. foresight
2 A. went B. left C. departed D. set
3 A. deck B. layer C. floor D. storey
4 A. up B. out C. for D. over
5 A. bars B. slices C. cartons D. packets
6 A. again B. before C. since D. already
7 A. thought B. questioned C. wondered D. regarded
8 A. dissolving B. liquefying C. melting D. spreading
9 A. separated B. divided C. distributed D. shared
10 A. soft B. light C. bubbly D. sparkling
ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

166 High Street, Lewes,
East Sussex BN7 1XU
Dear Mr. Phillips,
I am interested in (1) ______ the post of desk editor which (2) ______ in the
“Independent” yesterday.
My reason for applying is that I (3) ______ for 10 years as an assistant editor in a
small publishing company concerned mainly (4) ______ on leisure and hobbies and I
am now (5) ______ a post which would (6) ______ more responsibility and
independence to make editorial and organizational decisions.
I am used to and enjoy the challenge of working to tight deadlines (7) ______
high quality books. I have fast and accurate keyboard skills and am familiar with all
modern publishing (8) ______software.
I would be able to attend (9) ______ at any time which is convenient to you.
I (10) ______ hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Olivia James
ANSWERS:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

PART IV: WRITING (6 points)
Question 1:
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences
printed before it.
1. It's Mrs Willson's job to look after the new staff.
 Mrs Willson is responsible ……………………………………………………
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Question 3:
The widespread use of Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the
main problems associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest?
Write an essay at least 200 words to give reason for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.