Đề tiếng anh 2011
I. Chọn từ đúng
1. There are about two people at the meeting.
A. hundred B. thousands C. hundreds of D hundreds
2. If I were you, phoned and tell her you are going to be late
A. I'd B. I'll C I'd have D. I
3. I'm afraid I'm not very good at looking after animals
A. for B. in C.at D. about  ???
4. Let's hurry up! we must finish the wall before ten o'clock this
morning
A. to paint B. painting C. paint D. painted
5. There are many in the city
A. pool swimming B. swimming pool C. swimming D. swimming pools
6. Julia sings than Susan does
A. more beautiful B. beautifulier C. more beautiful k ghi rõ D.more
beautifully
7. I bought a new jacket last week but I it yet
A. did'nt wear B. not weared C. haven't wear D.haven't wort ? ( haven’t worn)
8. While I was swimming yesterday afternoon, some one else my clothes.
A. stealed B.was stealing C. was stolen D. stole
9. Mask went to the party he wasn't invited
A. because B. in spite of C. however D. although
10. chọn từ phát âm khác những từ còn lại
A. invited B. kite C. sit D site
II. viết lại câu
11. Are you a good pianist?
=> Are you good at playing piano?
12. Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk
=> Although the weather was cold, we all went for a walk.
13. The old man is sitting on the red chair. he is one of the most famous
singers

In short, it’s necessary for a customs officer to good at
communication skills and knowledge of law. Thanks to the qualities,
they are able to work well.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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Secon A: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each
sentence. Blacken your choice.
1. When I see Barbara in the street, she always…… at me.
A. smiled B. has smiled
C. was smiling D. smiles
2."Who's in my bed?", the little bear asked.
A. sleep B. been sleep
C. been sleeping D. been slept
3. She told me I would have an accident if I …… more care.
A. am not taking B. haven't taken
C. won't take D. didn't take
4. It's a lovely day, but I … staying at home with you.
A. don't mind B. haven't mind
C. am not minding D. wasn't minding
5. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one …… to hospital.
A. has taken B. has been taking
C. was taken D. was taking
6. The doctor showed the nurse …… to do.
A. what B. that C. how D. as

19. That man is …. deaf to hear what we say.
A. so B. enough C. too D. not
20. They keep the dog …… so that it will not bite anybody.
A. in chain B. unchained
C. chained up D. to be chained
Secon B: In this secon you mil nd aer the passage ve quesons, each with four
suggested answers. You must choose one which you think ts best. Blacken
your choice.
THE EVILS OF SMOKING
Last Thursday an old man came to our school to talk about the evils of smoking. He said
he wouldn't talk for too long, and we saw him take his watch off and lay it on the table. I can't
remember what he said about smoking because John and I had other things to think
about. He finished when the bell rang for break, and the headmaster told us to go out. John
happened to slip when he was passing the teacher's table.
In the playground John showed me the watch. He put it on his wrist, and it looked lovely. I
was wishing that I'd been the one to slip by the table, because it was a beautiful gold watch.
The headmaster came outside then, and the old man was with him. They walked about, looking
around and talking all the time. After a bit the bell rang, and we came into our class again.
The headmaster said, "I've got a little job for you, boys. This gentleman, our lecturer, has
lost his watch in the playground. It has happened before, he says - it just slips off his wrist. So
look around for it, will you? See if you are clever enough to find it. The boy who can find it will get
a useful reward."
Well, of course we all walked about the playground, looking for the watch. And I wasn't
surprised at all when John bent down as if he was picking something up. Then he hurried past
me towards the headmaster and the old man.
"Where are you going?" I called out, though I knew very well where he was going. And
the next minute John was smiling, handing over the watch to the old man and waiting for a
reward.
But the old man didn't seem pleased at all. In fact he looked quite angry as if he
wanted to put a knife into John's heart. Then both the headmaster and the old man burst out

C. The watch had slipped off his wrist, and he was trying to pick it up.
D. He was pretending to have found the watch in the playground
PAPER 2: USE OF ENGLISH
Secon A: Passage foe Gap-#ll
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage by a word chosen
from the list. Use ONLY ONE word in each space.
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exhaust garbage gradually individuals or
protects provide purity require too
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apply for a job at a tourist agency and become a tourist guide when I have
graduated from high school and obtained a B level certificate of E.
Why are good books good teachers and friends?
I am very fond of books. I enjoy reading books at weekend and whenever I have
free time. I read simple E books, which help to improve my E, I also read serious
Vietnamese books on general sciences to widen my knowledge. Through these
good books, I can learn a great deal more about human civilization, the wonders of
nature, and amazing inventions and discoveries of great men in the world. In
addition, I sometime read hurnorous stories to relax my mind and even to remove
my troubles. I wonder if there are people who can ever deny that good books are
really good teacher and friends.
How do you spend an evening when it rains?
Many young people dislike a rainy evening because they cannot go out and have
fun. To me it is not so boring. I can find lost of things to spend an evening when it
rains. First of all, there are assignments that I have to finish and lessons that I need
to review for the next day’s classes. Then, I can amuse myself by playing my
guitar for a while. If I am not in the mood for music, I can still join my family in
the living-room for a play on television or a video film. A rainy evening is often
not much fun if one spends it doing nothing but it does seem to pass so pleasantly
and quickly when one is happy with so many things one can do.
The advantages and disadvantages of television
Televition is a very popular means of communication as it is enjoyed by millions
of people all over the world. It entertains us with dances, plays and songs. It helps
to widen our knowledge with its instructive talk shows, news programmes and
documentary films. It is also used for educational purposes, especially in remote
areas where there are no schools and teachers. However, televition also has
disadvantages. Many children are so interested in watching TV that they neglect
their studies. Besides, not all TV programmes are good. Some of the films which
are shown on televition encourage violence and sexuality. They have bad influence
on small children and teenagers. Since televition has an extremely wide influence

now talking a preparation course for the B level certificate of E. I will take the
exam early next month.
Thank you very much for your photos.
Please send my best wishes to your family.
Your sicerely
The benefits of sports and physical exercises
Many people thinks that sports and physical axecises are unimportant things. Some
even consider them mere amuserments. But in actual fact, sports and physical
exercises are very helpful. Sports such as running, swimming and boxing make our
body strong, prevent us from getting too fat and keeps us healthy. They also prove
to be effective treatment for some illnesses such as rheumatism, stomachache,
mental sickness and heart trouble. Physical activities in the form of good games are
particularly valuable for character training. They can help to omprove our
intelligence, patience, self-discipline and unselfishness. Because of their great
benefits, sports and physical exercises are enjoyed by millions of people all over
the world.
A friend of yours, living abroad, wants to visit your city for some days. write a
letter telling him/her what there is to see in your city
Dear John,
I have just received your letter, in which you tell me that you are going to visit
HCM City for some days. I’m sure you will have a good time here because there
are several interesting places for you to see. You can go on a city sight-seeing tour
that includes the City Hall, the Thong Nhat Palace, the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, the
Zoo, and the Dam Sen Amusement Park. All of these sights are in or near the
centre of thr city. If you have time, you can pay a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels,
which are about 40 miles from the city centre. There you will see, as well as learn
from the guide, many interesting things conerning our revolutionary war. At
present I’m not very busy, so I’ll be glad to act as your guide during your holiday
in my city.
I’m looking forward to seeing you.

widen my knowledge, relax my mind, and make me feel better about myself.
My daily activities
Im ahigh school student
Every morning from Monday to saturday, i get up at 6 o’clock. After breakfast, i
go to school by bicycle. It takes me about 20 minites to go from my house to my
school. Usually, i study at school until 11:30 a.m. I return home at noon ti have
lunch with m family. In the afternoon I attend E and compurter course. I always get
home just in time for dinner at 7:30 p.m. After dinner, while my parents are
watching televition in the living-room, I read books or prepare for school in my
own room.
I am free at weekend. On Sunday mornings, I get up later than usual. Then I often
go shopping downtown with my friends. Sometime we go for a picnic in the
countryside. On rainy Sundays, I stay at home reading books and listening to
music. I’m quite happy with my daily activities
A historical place in HCM city
There are several historcal places in HCM city, among them the Nha Rong what is
considered the most famous. It was the very place where Uncle Ho boarded a
French merchant ship to go abroad. He was trying to find a plan for national
salvation. In the memorial building there, we can see many pictures and souvenirs
of our Uncle’s revolutionary life. There are also many historic documents and
illustrations about our people’s resistance against the French colonialists and the
American imperialists. Around the building is a large garden with many trees and
beautiful flowers, which have been brought from different regions of the country.
The Nha Rong Wharf is always crowded with people especially young people.
They go there to study President Ho’s revolutionary life and our people’s good
traditions.
My career!(nghề nghiệp)
I graduated from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City / Hong Bang
University / Marketing University in 2003 and now I work in Taxation Unit in
District 3 (CCTQ3) as an officer. I have worked here for 18 months / since

My beloved homeland is VN. It is country in South East Asia with a population of
over 80 million and a land area of about 330,000 km2. Our country is very rich in
natural resources. The subsoil in many regions contains a great quantity of mineral
ores and in the immenes forests there are various kinds of valuable trees and wild
animals. The Vietnamese coastline very long and beautiful with a large fishing
industry. Our nation was established about 4.000 years ago. The Vietnamese
people are very intelligent and hard working. Above all, we have a long and heroic
history. Our people have defeated foreign invaders many times. Nowadays, Viet
Nam is under a socialist regime. There have been great changes in our country in
recent years. The standard of living has greatly improved. I love my homeland and
feel very proud of it.
The advantages and disadvantages of living in the city
There are many advantages as well as disadvantages of living in the city. In the
city, the houses are supplied with electricity and drinking-water. People go from
place very quickly by motorbike, by bus or taxi. Housewives can buy everything
they need in shops and supermarkets everywhere. Children study at the schools
near their houses. For entertainment, city people can go to theatres and amusement
centres. Urban workers always earn more money than the labourers do in the
countryside. However, the pollution of air, water and noise in the city badly affects
people’s health. Traffic accidents and social evils, which are common in the city,
also threaten people’s safety and happiness. Young people find it more suitable to
live in the city but it is not so good for the old to live there.
The problem of overpopulation
Overpopulation is a serious problem not only for each family but also for the
whole notion. In a large family, the parents cannot earn enough money to provide
for their children. The children themselves are not well nourished or well educated.
It’s hard for these physically and mentally disadvantaged young people to become
qualified citizens to serve their country. Besides, the mothers who have given birth
so many times are certainly unluckly in their lives. Our goverment cannot deal
with such a serious problem while the country is still underdeveloped. If the