The final examination 1 ĐỀ ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2011 I. These are incomplete sentences . Choose the best choice to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A , B , C or D . 1. She wasn’t an able enough secretary …………………………………. A. though she pretended to be so B. to typing as fast as the prevous one . C.because she can’t speak a foreign language D. why she looked so nervous during the interview . 2.The best manifying glasses can make things …………………………………. A.look 10 to 20 times larger than they actually are B.look larger 10 to 20 times larger than they are actually C. 10 to 20 times larger than they are actually D.look larger than 10 to 20 times they are actually . 3.Having worked hard at his job the entire year , …………………………………. A. his family complained that they were not seeing enough of him . B.he was looking forward to his annual holiday C.which was particularly difficult around tax time D.his wife thought that he deserved a nice surprise . 4. When opening an account , A. The staff of the bank are very helpful with the completion of the forms . B. interest rates have gone up drammatically. C.you have to provide some form of identity D. your money will be mich safer there . 5. This steak is a little undercooked for my taste . ………………………………….putting it back under the grill for another five minutes ? A. Why not B.Would you mind C.Do you prefer D.Do you mind if 6. My job is very ……………………, and doesn’t require any skill , but I don’t mind because I find it very relaxing ,and allows me to do a lot of thinking . A.normal B.routine C.regular D.stable 7. Studies show that the average housewife walks 15 kilometers a day around the hose doing her ……………………… A.chores B.tasks C.housework D.work 8.We almost got lost during our …………… …………… trip A.homely B.homeward C.homecoming D.homeless 9.Are these lettuces …………… …………… or did you buy them in the market ? A.homemade B.homely C.homegrown D.household 10.The entire US was …………… by the news if the terrorists attacks of September 11 , 2001 . A.surprised B.devastated C.amazed D.thrilled 11.The shirt in the window was …………… …………… expensive for me to buy . A.such B.very C.too D.so 12.I …………… ………… a response from the company even though I …………… ……two application forms . A.got / sent B. have got / have sent C.haven’t got / have sent D.haven’t got / have been sending 13.It didn’t rain in the spring . I think we …………… water next summer . A.will run out of B.have run out of C.run out of D. are going to run out of 14.Dry cleaning is a wet process in which the first step involves …………… a garment in a cleaning solution . A.to soak B.to be soaked C.soaking D.being soaked 15.Oil …………… …………… if you put it on water . A.floated B.will be floated C.floats D.float 16.The movie …………………….until half past nine , but we …………………….a couple hours earlier so that we can walk around a bit first . A.doesn’t start / are going to arrive B.hasn’t started / arrived B.didn’t start / were arriving D.won’t start / arrive . The final examination 2 17. Be patient ! You will have a good command of English……………………. A.with time B.from time to time C.on the spot D.in the nick of time 18.They should offer a good service because they …………………….a lot of monet for it . A.cost B.praise C.fine D.charge 19.Food will…………………….if they temperature in your freezer rises above 8 0 C A.damage B.ruin C.destroy D.spoil 20.Many people got sick after …………………….the fish …………………….in the polluted water . A.having eaten / are caught B.eating / caught C.they eat/ catching D.having been eaten / being caught 21.I remember…………………….on at the age of 14 . A.operating B.to operate C.being operated D.to be operated 22.The sport organization proves to be more and more successful…………………….the number of its sports and participants has become larger and larger . A.with B.on C.as D.in 23.The more you eat , …………………….you become A.the better B.the more C.the more certain D.the fatter 24.The game is played in two sest with a …………………….rest in between A.two minutes B.two–minute C.two-minute’s D.two munites 25 Excuse me ! - …………………….? A.What B.Yes C.No D.Pardon 26.My kids are driving me mad . They never seemto listen to me unless I …………………….at them . A.scream B.shout C.grin D.stare 27.Thanks to advertising , Dr. Thanh has become …………………….name A.home B.homely C.house D.household 28.There was nothing special about his clothes …………………….from his flowery tie . A.apart B.except C.but D.other 29.She hates it when her mother keeps nagging her …………………….cleaning her room . A.at B.of C.about D.for 30.”I’m sorry about that” - “Well , …………………….” A.you’re welcome B.my pleasure C.it’s Ok D.not mention II. Choose the best option to fit each space by circling the corresponding letter A , B , C or D . FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS A family portrait is a valuable picture – it is fun to look at now , it is great for relatives far away , and it will bring (31) …………… memories in the year to come . Families change quickly as children grow , so don’t wait . (32)…………… your position in the family – photograph your family group now , and plan to make this regular event . Your family album isn’t really complete without this record of all of you together . Getting the whole of the family together isn’t always easy . So you will need to plan ahead to be sure (33) …………… has time to pose . A relaxed , friendly feeling is (34) …………… makes the picture , and you can’t expect people to relax if they are in a hurry to do something else . (35) …………… your plans when you are together and in a cheerful , friendly mood – say , during a meal and set a time convenient for everyone . 31. A.about B.forward C.in D.back 32. A.whoever B.however C.despite D.whatever 33. A.anyone B.someone C.everyone D.on one 34. A.that B.what C.which D.how 35. A. Do B.Make C.Write D.Devise III. Choose the word with the different stress pattern by circling the corresponding letter A , B , C or D . 36. A.curriculum B.scenario C.bewilderment D.devastation 37. A.appliance B.homecoming C.romantic D.dunamics 38. A.quarrel B.upset C.annoy D.dismayed 39. A.domestic B.parental C.disposal D.teenager 40. A.laundry B.housework C.divvy D.admit IV.Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting by circling the corresponding letter A , B , C or D . The final examination 3 41. Ballpoint pens require a tiny , perfectly round ball for its tips. A B C D 42 Like his brother , Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university . A B C D 43. Harmony , melody and rhythm are important elements in almost forms of music A B C D 44.Ducks are less susceptible to infection than another types of poultry . A B C D 45. Even during economics booms , there is a small number of unemployment A B C D IV.Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter A , B , C or D . Manchester is the “capital“ of the northwest of England . Situated on the east bank of the Iiver Irwell , it is a lively , bustling city with a large student population . Although it was once seen as a dull , industrialized place , in recent years Manchester has become the “in” place to be . It is well-known for its trendy clubs , its fashion and music not to mention its world famous football team , Manchester United . There is a plenty to see In Manchester and something to suit all tastes . For example , you could have a taste of Orient in Chinatown , home to Manchester’s large Chinese population . Another place to visit is the historic area , which has the first urban heritage park in Britian . Here you can take a canal trip , stroll around the museum and experience the armosphere of 19 th century Manchester . Football fans need not feel left out , they can always make a trip to the Old Trafford Manchester United Museum which also contains a coffee shop and a souvenir shop . It is easy to find your way around the city center and you are never too far away from a train or a bus , which will take you wherever you want to go . However , many people prefer walking in a city where ther’s so much to see , and much of it is off the main travel routes . But if you are tired with all that walking around ,you can refresh yourself at one of the many café’s bars in the city . There is a wide variety of homely , old-fashioned or even eccentric ones . Whatever you do , you won’t have a dull moment in the place which was recently awarded the title of “ most interesting city in Europe” . Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past , Manchester is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination nowadays . 46. According to the article , Manchester is ……………………………. A. a small city in the north-east of England B. only known for ist heavy industry . C.intersting if you like football D.a very exciting place these days . 47. If you are interested in history ……………………………. A.you can visit the EastField area . B. you can go to Chinatown . C.you don’t have a big choice in Manchester D.There are only a few 19 th century buildings you can see . 48 . Moving around the city centre ……………………………. A.is rather confusing and difficult B.can only be done by walking C. is very tiring D.can be done in various ways . 49. If you want to have a coffee or drink in the city centre ……………………………. A. there are mainly traditional café’s bars . B.there is plenty of choice for all tastes . C.there are only extremely modern coffee bars D. there are only a few places you can go 50. What was Manchester like in the past ? A.a small dull city B. an exciting city to visit C.a city full of factories D. Tourists’s most popular destination The end . The final examination 1 ĐỀ ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2011 I. These are incomplete sentences . Choose the best choice to complete each. family – photograph your family group now , and plan to make this regular event . Your family album isn’t really complete without this record of all of you together . Getting the whole of the. drammatically. C.you have to provide some form of identity D. your money will be mich safer there . 5. This steak is a little undercooked for my taste . ………………………………….putting it back under the grill