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Môn: TIẾNG ANH

(do Chủ tịch hội
đồng chấm thi ghi)

(Thời gian làm bài 180 phút, không kể phát đề)
Đề thi này có 12 trang
Họ tên – chữ ký
Giám khảo 1

Họ tên – chữ ký
Giám khảo 2

Điểm
(bằng số)

Điểm
(bằng chữ)

- Thí sinh làm bài trên đề thi.
- Thí sinh làm phần nghe hiểu trước. (chỉ nghe 1 lần)



George O'Neill

Address:

(3) ………………….., Westsea

Postcode:

(4) …………………..

Telephone:

(5) …………………..

Date

Event

Price per ticket

5 June

Instrumental group

No. of tickets

£7.50

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SECTION 2

Questions 11-20 (1.2 pts)

Questions 11-15
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
.
The dinosaur museum
11. The museum closes at ………………….. p.m on Mondays.
12. The museum is not open on …………….….….
13. School groups are met by tour guides in the …………..….....…
14. The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including ………………….. minutes for the guided tour.
15. There are ……………………. behind the museum where students can have lunch.

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Questions 16 and 18
Circle THREE letters, A-G
Which THREE things can students have with them in the museum?
A. food

E. bags

B. water

F. pens


B. 18 months
C. two years

Questions 24 and 25
Circle TWO letters A-E
What TWO types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?
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A. a case study
B. an essay
C. a survey
D. a short report
E. a study diary
Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
MODULAR COURSES
Students study (26) ………..…….. during each module. A module takes (27)
…………..….. and the work is very (28) ……………... To get a diploma each student
has to study (29) ………...……. and then work on (30) …….....……. in depth.

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR: (4.4 pts.)
Part 1. For questions 1–12, circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following
questions. (2.4 pts)
1. I read newspapers everyday to ___________ abreast of the global politics.
A. have
B. keep
C. stand
D. hold

8. Apologize to your sister _________ you’ll be made to stay in your room alone for the whole day.
A. or else
B. nevertheless
C. regardless
D. as with
9. It was hard to make head or ____________ of what the man was talking about.
A. neck
B. back
C. nose
D. tail
10. It was getting ___________ dark so we decided to head for home.
A. utterly
B. absolutely
C. totally
D. fairly
11. There has been a lot of ___________ surrounding the government’s proposed scheme.
A. controversy
B. consent
C. conformity
D. consequence
12. How do the police __________ the rise in juvenile delinquency?
A. explain about
B. account for
C. make for
D. look at
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Part 2. For questions 13 – 22, write the correct form of each bracketed word in the blanks.
(2.0 pts)

So it became half (8) __________ length, and it would be run entirely in July (9) __________
than from late May to early July. As, however, it would still go right round France, the distance
travelled each day would be much longer, with cyclists sometimes (10) __________ to ride at
night.
Part 2. For questions 11 – 18, read the following magazine article carefully and circle the
correct answer A, B, C or D. (1.6 pts)

Gary and Me

The restaurant owner John Moore writes about
his relationship with his son Gary, the famous TV chef.
I believe everyone’s given a chance in life. My son, Gary, was given his chance with cooking, and
my chance was to run a restaurant. When I heard about the opportunity, I rushed over to look at the
place. It was in a really bad state. It was perfect for what I had in mind.
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Coming into this business made me recall my childhood. I can remember my mother going out to
work in a factory and me being so upset because I was left alone. With that in mind, I thought, “We
want time for family life.” My wife dedicated herself to looking after the children and did all my
accounts, while I ran the business. We lived over the restaurant in those days, and we always put a
lot of emphasis on having meals together. It’s paid dividends with our children, Gary and Joe.
They’ve both very confident. Also, from a very early age they would come down and talk to our
regular customers. It’s given both of them a great start in life.
Gary was quite a lively child when he was really small. We had a corner bath, and when he was
about seven he thought he’d jump into it like a swimming pool, and he knocked himself out. When
he was older, he had to work for pocket money. He started off doing odd jobs and by the age of
about ten he was in the kitchen every weekend, so he always had loads of money at school. He had
discipline. He used to be up even before me in the morning. If you run a family business, it’s for the
family, and it was nice to see him helping out.

13. What does the writer mean by “paid dividends” in the second paragraph?
A. brought financial reward
B. produced benefits
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C. was worth the suffering
D. allowed money to be saved
14. as a young boy, Gary _____________
A. showed how determined he could be.
B. was always in trouble.
C. was motivated by money.
D. demonstrated a variety of talents.
15. What is Gary’s father’s attitude to Gary playing in a band?
A. pleased that he has a hobby he enjoys
B. interested in how he can introduce music into the restaurant
C. concerned that music may interfere with his career
D. doubtful whether he will have time to improve his technique
16. What does “done it” refer to in paragraph five?
A. chosen a profession
B. achieved success
C. caught a hare
D. lived your life
17. According to his father, what was typical about Gary’s behavior on his first day at college?
A. He helped other people.
B. He impressed those in charge.
C. He tried to make his father proud.
D. He performed the task efficiently.
18. How does his father regard Gary's upbringing?
A. His encouragement has caused Gary’s success.

and printer, and a video-conferencing facility.
Technology changes so quickly these days that the hotel has had to try to forecast possible
improvements. (23) ___________ The televisions are rented rather than bought, so that they can be
replaced with more up-to-date models at any time. DVD recorders can also be upgraded when
necessary.
Despite the presence of all this very up-to-the-minute equipment in the rooms. MacCann says they
have tried hard not to make guests feel threatened by the technology. (24) __________. There are,
of course, a swimming pool and gym, six conference rooms, two bars and two restaurants, and a
beautiful garden at the heart of it all.
As at all luxury hotels, the food that is offered to guests must be excellent. Chef Patrick Guilbaud’s
Dublin restaurant already had two Michelin stars when he agreed to move his restaurant business to
the Merrion. (25) _________. He has been able to design a new kitchen and take it into the modern
age. There are better parking facilities than at the previous address, too. From the hotel’s side, they
are able to offer a popular and a successful place to eat, with no financial risks attached.
Aided by technology and a highly capable staff, the Merrion looks likely to succeed.
A. For guests, though, it is the other technology offered in their rooms which is most likely
to find favor.
B. Being part of the hotel site has huge benefits, both for him and the hotel itself.
C. Extra cables have been laid to handle whatever scientific advances may occur.
D. He expects fifty per cent of the rooms to be occupied in the hotel’s first year.
E. Another hi-tech system controls this essential area of comfort.
F. However, for details of his guests’ preferences, he relies on the hotel’s computer system.
G. The one hundred and forty-five bedrooms, large and well-furnished, are both comfortable
and welcoming.
H. He praises its efficiency and talks enthusiastically of the facilities it offers.
Your answers

19.

20.

better considerably to meet social needs.
(Source: Adapted from Urban Planning in Vietnam, 2012)
26. A. lack
27. A. attention
28. A. level
29. A. assistance
30. A. civic

B. weakness
B. mind
B. scope
B. associations
B. civil

C. deficit
C. thoughtful
C. width
C. business
C. popular

D. shortage
D. debate
D. rank
D. partnerships
D. urban

C. WRITING (6.0 pts)
Part 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to
the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between
THREE and EIGHT words, including the word given. (1.0 pt)

1998
1999
2000

Royston
Academy
50
52
54
54
60
60

Greenstone
High
90
80
75
73
72
70

Harble
Secondary
30
35
40
50
60
60

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Part 3. Write about the following topic: (3.0 pts)
The wealth of a nation is said to depend on the health of its citizens. Yet, in the modern
knowledge-based economies of the world, education is more and more being seen as the main
force in the development of all countries. Do you share this view? Are there other factors
involved? If so, which?
You should write at least 250 words.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

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Ngày thi: 16/9/2017
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QUESTION 1. What is your most favourite national festival? Give your
reasons and explanation.


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Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Đề thi nói)
Ngày thi: 16/9/2017
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QUESTION 3. Make a talk on your favourite way of getting around.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

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Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Đề thi nói)
Ngày thi: 16/9/2017
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QUESTION 4. Doing exercise regularly is an effective method of treating kinds
of illness.
What is your opinion?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

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QUESTION 6. Some people say that traveling is the best way to relax.
What is your opinion?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!


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Ngày thi: 16/9/2017
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QUESTION 7. What do you think about the showbiz in Vietnam?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

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QUESTION 10. Make a talk on the person you would like to confide in.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should prepare
notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!


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Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Đề thi nói)
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QUESTION 13. Make a talk on an experience in your life that made you feel
embarrassed.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

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Ngày thi: 16/9/2017
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QUESTION 14. Make a talk on your favourite means of transportation.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.

Ngày thi: 16/9/2017
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QUESTION 16. Learn everything you can, anytime you can, and from anyone
you can- there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.
Sarah Caldwell
What is your opinion?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!


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QUESTION 17. To have another language is to possess a second soul.
Charlemagne
What is your opinion?
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

QUESTION 19. Make a talk on the importances of learning languages.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

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Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Đề thi nói)
Ngày thi: 18/9/2017
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QUESTION 20. Make a talk on your favourite television programmes.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!


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QUESTION 23. Make a talk on the welfare of social activities
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!

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Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Đề thi nói)
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QUESTION 26. Make a talk on the environment where you live.
You have 5 minutes to sketch out what you are going to say. You should
prepare notes instead of full sentences and try to SPEAK as naturally as possible.
Your talking time should not exceed 5 minutes.
Good luck!