Lê Nga CBT - 2010
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Bài tập nâng cao Tiếng Anh 12 – TEST 7
I. Choose one word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A.major B.standard C.stagnant D.carry
2. A.cues B.care C.coke D.cite
3. A.health B.leader C.heavy D.measure
4. A.structure B.subsidy C.number D.success
5. A.renovate B.state C.private D.dominate
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern
1. A. dissolve B.expand C.guideline D.reform
2. A.commitment B.domestic C.substantial D.signature
3. A.intervention B.eleminate C.minority D.eventually
4. A.islander B.illegal C.subsequent D.government
5. A.developer B.geology C.inhabitant D.innovation
III. Add Although, though, in spite, despite, but, because to complete the following sentences:
1. Tim is in good shape physically he gets a lot of exercises.
2. of the terrible food, he ate it anyway.
3. This letter was delivered even it didn’t have enough postage.
4. George ate a large dinner he is still hungry.
5. Julia still has a headache having taken an aspirin.
6. I turned on the air conditioner, it is still hot in here.
7. the fact that he told the truth, noone believed him.
8. Even the letter was mailed five days ago, it hasn’t arrived yet.
9. I walked all the way home of being dead tired.
10. Sarah speaks Portugese well she lived in Brazil for two years.
IV. Complete the sentences. Use Although or inspite of + a clause/ phrase in the list. Use each clause/
phrase only once.
- its many benefits
- its inherent dangers

A B C D
5. Even though Paul’s teacher gave him some good advice, but he did not follow it.
A B C D
6. I wouldn’t trust Alan with my money however he seems to be trustworthy.
A B C D
7. Linh didn’t know how to swim although she jumped into the swimming pool.
A B C D
8. My brother went to a movie in spite of he had a lot of studying to do.
A B C D
9. Despite of the fact that I washed my hands, they still looked dirty.
A B C D
10. Thomas refused to drink the water she offered him although being thirsty.
A B C D
VI. Give the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences.
1. If we don’t on electricity, there will be power cuts. ECONOMY
2. There is not anyone living in the island; it’s an island. INHABIT
3.There used to be a of schools, hospitals in my country. SHORT
4. We believe that we will gain great and build better life for our people. ACHIEVE
5. Only a support the new Enterprises Law. MINOR
6. The new laws have both domestic and foreign private investments. COURAGE
7. Vietnam has substantial changes since Doi Moi. GO
8. The National Congress of the Vietnamese Communist Party continued to reaffirm its to Doi
Moi. COMMIT
9. I couldn’t get much work done as I was being interrupted by people telephoning me.
CONTINUE
10. Every effort was made to return the purse to its owner. RIGHT
VII. Fill each numbered blank of the following passage with a suitable word.
Since 1986, the government launched the “Doi Moi” or all-round renovation process, stepping in the
general development (1) and the process of gradual globalisation. The Sixth Congress of Vietnam
Congress Party in December 1986 strictly self-critised (2) mistakes in the past years, assessing

2. A.export B.trade C.buying D.import
3. A.economy B.commerce C.industry D.service
4. A.invited B.offered C.encouraged D.expected
5. A.managed B.achieved C.succeeded D.obtained
6. A.second-faster B.faster-second C.second-fastest D.fastest-second
7. A.savings B.storages C.budgets D.currencies
8. A.thanks B.due C.because D.owe
9. A.was B.being C.has been D.to be
10. A.consisted B.included C.combined D.gathered
IX. Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Despite the drastic impact of the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the Eastern European
Socialist countries that took away Vietnam’s traditional markets, the continual suffering from blockage and
embargo and the unseasing confrontation of inside and outside hostile forces, Vietnam step by step
surpassed many difficulties, hindrances, and achieved great results. During the 1991 – 1995 period, the
economic growth rate (presented by the increase rate in GDP) reached 8.2%. By June 1996, Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) reached over $30.5 billion; iflation decreased from 67.1% (in 1991) to 12.7% (in 1995)
and 4.5% (in1996), living standards of the majority were improved. The people’s cultural and intellectual
standard got further increased. Generally, Vietnam has made a lot of prgress in the fields of education,
healthcare, culture and art, spports, family planning, public media, and other social activities. The political
situation, independence and sovereignty of the nation, national security and defense have been maintained
stalbe, thus actively facilitating the “Doi Moi” process. The political system from central to local level was
consolidated; the State’s rule and law has been firmly constructed and increasingly made perfect. The
foreign policy of independence and sovereignty multi-lateralization and diversitication has brought about
great results. By now, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 164 countries, trade relations with
over 100 countries, and attracting foreign investment from more than 50 countries and territories.
1. According to the passage, Vietnam’s traditional markets are .
A.the former Soviet Union B.the Eastern European Socialist countries
C.the Weastern European countries D.both A and B
2. The word “surpassed” in the passage mostly mean .
A.overcame B.defeated C.invaded D.reduced

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………….
3. Even though his grade was low, he was admitted to the college.
In spite ……………………………………………………………………………….
4. He has a vast fortune. Nevertheless, he is unhappy.
Even ……………………………………………………………………………….
5. They went jogging in the park despite the hot weather.
Though ……………………………………………………………………………….
6. In spite of hard work, they enjoyed themselves.
Although……………………………………………………………………………….
7. John wasn’t hungry, but he ate two dishes of icecream anyway.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………….
8. In spite of not feeling good, Jack went to class.
Even ……………………………………………………………………………….
9. George did not panic even though he was alone and lost in the wood.
Despite……………………………………………………………………………….
10. Although Sue is a good student, she didn’t receive a scholarship.
In spite ……………………………………………………………………………….

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