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LUYỆN THI TN-THPT NĂM 2011 – MÔN ANH VĂN – MÃ ĐỀ 024
I- PRONUNCIATION
A. Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1- a. fro b. rotate c. promise d. sofa
2- a. aim b. claim c. daily d. bargain
3- a. bear b. dear c. ear d. hear
4- a. traffic b. concept c. basic d. concentrate
5- a. sensible b. traffic c. city d. intend
B- Pick out the word which has the main stress pronounced differently from the rest
6- a. summer b. purchase c. begin d. proper
7- a. replace b. supply c. provide d. sorrow
8- a. Europe b. important c. possible d. difference
9- a. consumer b. reasonable c. furniture d. advertising
10- a. effort b. effect c. cancer d. deafness
II- VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSION : Choose the most suitable word or phrase.
11- Now, Peter has become accustomed to driving to the left.
a. has got used to b. has become upset with c. has become angry with d. all are correct
12- “ To keep pace with” means ____ .
a. to go abroad b. to go forward at the same rate as somebody
c. to look for peace d. to set the pace for
13- The government ____ that those who smuggle drug are under sentence of death.
a. has declared b. has asked c. has decreed d. has spoken
14- She is trying her best to study so that she can ____ during her illness.
a. make up b. make it up c. make the lost time d. make up for the lost
time
15- Are you ____ of the danger that you are facing?
a. sense b. sensible c. senseless d. sensation
16- Half-way across the shop, I caught ____ of my mother buying something.
a. sight b. sigh c. scene d. sign

17- I have lost touch ____ Mary for 2 years.
a. of b. from c. with d. to
18- Pay attention ____ all the traffic sign when you are traveling in the street.
a. of b. to c. for d. with
19- The passer-by was in a hurry to get home before ____ midnight.
a. a b. an c. the d. no article
20- It is _______ to drive on the left in Vietnam.
a. illegal b. legal c. legalist d. legalistic
21- It is _______ to wear formal clothes on these occasions.
a. customer b. custom c. customary d. customize
22- I am afraid I haven’t got a very good _______ of direction, so I easily get lost.
a. sensible b. sense c. sensibly d. sensibility
23- I’m afraid it isn’t a very _______ moment to see the manager
a. convenient b. convenience c. conveniently d. all are incorrect
24- She was furious that she was being _______ .
a. made use of b. made fun of c. kept pace with d. given way to
25- The house had been remodeled and _______ .
a. made fun of b. taken notice of c. made use of d. lost track of
26- I haven’t sent letters to her for a long time. In fact, we have _______ each other.
a. caught sight of b. kept pace with c. given way to d. lose touch with
27- You have to move this box to _______ the new television set.
a. make room for b. give pace to c. both a & b correct d. both a & b incorrect
28- Have they _______ the “No parking” sign?
a. taken advantage of b. taken notice of c. made use of d. given way to
III- GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE:
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A- Choose the best word, phrase or sentence
29- The next topic was one which I have been ____________ at some length.
a. investigate b. investigated c. investigating d. all are wrong

30- We are trying to find out the reason _______ the English drive on the left – hand side of the
road.
a. what b. which c. for d. why
31- There is only one place in the whole of England ____________ it is legal to drive on the right.
a. where b. when c. what d. which
32- That is the passage and court at the Strand entrance ____________ the Savoy Hotel.
a. of b. to c. at d. in
33- My father is used ____________ tea for lunch.
a. to drink b. to drinking c. drink d. drinking
34- I gave ____________ after I had a bad accident.
a. up to drink b. up drink c. up drinking d. to up drinking
35- She left me ____________ goodbye.
a. without saying b. to say c. saying d. say
36- Before ____________ New York I put the question to Mr. C. S . Forester.
a. leave b. leaving c. having left d. have left
37- The custom dated back to the period _______ many Londoners traveled to and fro on
horseback.
a. which b. what c. where d. when
38- A horse is always ____________ the left side.
a. mounted from b. lifted at c. ridden on d. started for
39- Did he say _______ he didn’t come to work?
a. what b. when c. why d. how
40- That’s not _______ I did it.
a. when b. which c. what d. why
41- He wondered _______ he didn’t have a drink.
a. what b. why c. which d. when
42- Do you know a shop _______ I can find sandals?
a. when b. where c. what d. which
43- I can meet you _______ you like.
a. whatever b. whichever c. however d. whenever

44- I look forward ____________ my sweetheart again next year.
a. see b. to see c. to seeing d. seeing
45- This is used ____________ metal.
a. to cut b. to cutting c. cut d. cutting
46- Now I had two ____________ .
a. conflicting theories b. contradictory truths c. opposite discoveries d. contrary
answers
47- She didn’t say a word as she left the room. That means _____ .
a. She only said a word when she left the room. b. She left the room without saying a word
c. She left the room and said a word. d. All are correct
48- I always notice what he says. That means ________ .
a. I always think of what he says. b. He always takes notice of what I said.
c. I always take notice of what he says. d. What he says, I always take note.
49- When I entered, I saw him going out. That means _____ .
a. On entrance, I saw him going out. b. In enter, I saw him going out
c. I saw him going out as he entered. d. All are wrong.
B- Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the
sentence correct
50- Until I got enough money, the picture that I wanted had sold.
a b c d
51- The car who I bought used to be my father’s .
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a b c d
52- The last words when the soldiers said were, “ Down with the US Imperialists. Long live
Vietnam”
a b c d
53- The child were told to apologize for being rude to his brother.
a b c d
54- If I had knew the time when the match started, I would have told you.

a b c d
55- New Year Day is the day where all family members gather and enjoy it together.
a b c d
56- She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
a b c d
57- It spent a long time to travel to the skiing resort but in the end we got there.
a b c d
58- I noticed the boy to creep into the house through a hole at the foot of the wall.
a b c d
59- He advised me to consider all the factors before decided to accept the job.
a b c d
C- Choose the correct which has the same meaning as the given one
60- It was kind of Jane to send me flowers when I was sick.
a. I was kind enough to send Jane flowers.
b. I appreciate Jane’s sending me flowers when I was ill
c. Jane was ill. So I sent her flowers d. I did not receive any flowers from Jane
61- Although Mr. Pike was seriously ill, he still composed nice pieces of music.
a. Mr. Pike’s pieces of music were very serious.
b. Mr. Pike did not compose any nice piece of music because he was seriously ill.
c. Despite his serious illness Mr. Pike still composed nice pieces of music.
d. Mr. Pike was too ill to compose music.
62- My mother had the house decorated.
a. My mother had someone decorate the house.
b. My mother had to decorate the house.
c. The House is going to be decorated by my mother.
d. My mother has just decorated the house.
63- Jack is afraid he’ll gain weight if he stops smoking.
a. Jack is afraid of smoking
b. Jack does not realize the dangers of smoking
c. Jack is afraid he’ll become fat if he gives up smoking

d. Jack is afraid he’ll lose weight if he does not smoke.
64- I have never felt better than I do now.
a. I feel well now
b. I felt better before
c. I have never felt well
d. I have always felt well.

IV- READING COMPREHENSION.
A- Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers.
The Nobel prizes, awarded annually for distinguished work in chemistry, physics, physiology
or medicine, literature, and international peace, were made available by a fund bequeathed for that
purpose by Swedish philanthropist, Alfred Bernhard Nobel.
The prizes, awarded since 1901, are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In
1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for
the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition.
Candidates are judged by Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes on the basis of their
contribution to mankind. The awards are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the
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King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death.
Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
65- What does this passage mainly discuss?
a. Alfred Bernhard Nobel b. The Nobel prizes.
c. Great contributions to mankind d. Swedish philanthropy
66- How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
a. Five times a year b. Once a year c. Twice a year d. Once every two years
67- A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _________ .
a. an author who wrote a novel b. a doctor who discovered a vaccine
c. a composer who wrote a symphony d. a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement
68- Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard Nobel?

a. He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes
b. He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy
c. He is now living in Sweden
d. He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients of the prizes.
69- Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?
a. The King of Sweden b. The Nobel Foundation
c. The Central Bank of Sweden d. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes
70- Why are the awards presented on December 10?
a. Because it is a tribute to the King of Sweden
b. Because Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day
c. Because that date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will
d. Because the Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust.
B- Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase
When you are (1) _______ interviewed for a job, remember that it’s normal for many people to
be nervous, particularly in such a stress-producing (2) _______. There are plenty of jobs-indeed,
probably most-where a little nervousness isn’t looked at askance. It does help to (3) _______ a
damp brow or a clammy hand just before meeting the interviewer, but otherwise, don’t be too
concerned (4) _______ the outward manifestations of your nervousness. Experienced interviewers
will discount most physical (5) _______ of nervousness. The only one that people have a hard time
ignoring is a fidgety hand. Interviewees who constantly twist their hands or make (6) _______ that
are dramatically distracting are calling attention to their nervousness.
Remember that interviewers talk to people in order to hire, not because they enjoy
embarrassing uneasy applicants. One way to overcome a flustered (7) _______ or “ butterflies in the
stomach”, is to note that interviewers want to hire people who have something to (8) _______ the
company. If interviewers think you will (9) _______ into their organization, you will be the one
who is sought after. It’s almost (10) _______ if you are interviewing them to see if they are good
enough for you.
71- a. being b. having c. passing d. doing
72- a. level b. point c. situation d. scene
73- a. heat b. dry c. cover d. water

74- a. onto b. on c. into d. about
75- a. sets b. sights c. points d. signs
76- a. movements b. motions c. shows d. displays
77- a. show b. expression c. feeling d. sense
78- a. run b. offer c. set d. fix
79- a. fit b. pass c. fix d. set
80- a. like b. as c. that d. only