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Practice 1 
(Time allowed: 180 minutes) 
A. LISTENING. (15 points) 
 You are going to hear a radio news broadcast. You will hear the news headlines, 
followed by the news in details. Read the questions 1 – 15. 
 For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline. 
 For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false. 
I. Headlines: 
1. Fire follows .chemical factory explosion. 
2. Serious . crash in South Wales. 
3. Narrow escape from  ash. 
4. 16-year-old gets award as most promising  . 
II. True or false. 
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The explosion occurred outside High town. 
Only two people were injured in the blast. 
500 residents had to go to emergency rest centres until the next 
morning. 
The coach was carrying the Cardiff football team. 
After the crash, some roads in the area were closed to traffic. 
Special equipment was needed to lift the wreckage. 
Yesterday a B. B. Jumbo jet had a narrow escape. 
One of the planes exploded when loading. 
An emergency landing took place in that area 6 weeks ago. 
Twelve awards went to the film. 
Susan had not been a film star before. 
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B. PHONETICS (5 points) 
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in 
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each question. 
16. A. obvious B. notorious C. credulous D. numerous 
17. A. dialect B. diagram C. diagonal D. diamond 
18. A. Europe B. monument C. province D. minority 
19. A. obsolete B. complete C. compete D. deplete 
20. A. consent B. obstinacy C. condolence D. equality 
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points) 
21. The greater ................. increase in population, the harder it is for people to find 
adequate housing. 
 A. of B. is the C. the D. is of the 
22. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in .................. 
 A. cost B. worth C. value D. price 
23. – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ !” 
 A. That was all I could do B. I see C. Delighted I was able to help D. 
Thank you. 
24. Since they aren't answering their telephone, they................... left 
 A. must have B. should have C. need have D. can have 
25. She ..................... $ 20 out of the bank every Monday. 
 A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes 
26. The thief was .......................... to six months' imprisonment. 
 A. given B. sent C. sentenced D. changed 
27. “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “.” 
 A. It doesn’t matter B. No problem C. Sure D. None, 
please. 
28. Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in ................... supply. 
 A. short B. brief C. little D. slight 
29. He's not very sensible as far as money ................... are concerned. 
 A. matters B. objects C. things D. aspects 
30. He considers shares to be a good ...................... investment. 
 A. long-time B. long-term C. long-age D. long-run 
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31. There's no point in telephoning him. He's certain ..................... by now. 
 A. to leave B. to have left C. left D. having left 
32. – “..” – “Thank you.” 
 A. What a nice house! B. Thanks for coming C. Please help me with this
 D. Sorry 
33. Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to ..................... heart disease. 
 A. push off B. put off C. ward off D. throw off 
34. The windows don't fit very well and this makes the room awfully ..................... 
 A. airy B. draughty C. breezy D. ventilated 
35. –“May I go out?” – “ .” 
 A. Go ahead B. It doesn’t matter C. You may D. Be quick 
II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 
points) 
36. Doubts about the government’s policies are being expressed even by people who 
have been .. of the government in the past. ( SUPPORT) 
37. Paul is directly .. for the efficient running of the office. 
(RESPONSIBILITY) 
38. Women often lose  when they stop work to have a baby. (CONFIDENT) 
39. Students are expected to be quiet and  in the classroom. (OBEDIENCE) 
40. Children need to feel  in order to do well at school. (SECURITY) 
41. I’ve always thought of Jo as a very  person. He is very helpful and 
always thinks about what other people feel. (CARE) 
42. The English have a reputation for being  . (RESERVE) 
43. Attempts are being made to .. the problem of waste disposal. (SOLUTION) 
44. He wrote a book about the  tricks of his ten-year-old daughter. 
(MISCHIEF) 
45. If you are . to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket. (WILL) 
III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one 
that is not correct. (5 points) 
46. A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten 
the lives. 
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47. Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent 
to deceive or defraud. 
 A B C 
D 
48. Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to 
exterminate them. 
 A B C 
D 
49. In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of 
accountants and clerks must 
 A B C 
have been in the past. 
 D 
50. Made up of more than 150 member countries, the organization known as the United 
Nations were established 
 A B 
 C 
after World War II to preserve international peace and security. 
 D 
C. READING (20 points) 
I. Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. 
(10 points) 
WHALING 
Rock carving suggest that Stone Age people were hunting whales for food as early as 
2200 B.C. Such (1) ________ hunting is still practiced today in a number of (2) 
________ including the Inuit people of Greenland and North America. 
Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) ________ for 
whalebone and whale oil rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) 
________ large numbers. But just as stocks of these species began to fall, the explosive 
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harpoon-gun was (5) ________. This weapon, together with the development of steam-
power ships, (6) ________ the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue whales. 
In 1905 the whaling (7) ________ moved to the waters of Antarctica. The introduction of 
massive factory ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea. As a result, the blue 
whale had (8) ________ disappeared by the 1950s. In 1946 the International Whaling 
Commission was established to maintain the declining whale populations. Quotas were 
(9) ________ but these were often (10)________ and numbers continued to fall. Hunting 
of many species continued until 1986 when the IWC finally responded to international 
pressure and a ban on commercial whaling was introduced. 
51. A. survival B. essential C. basic D. subsistence 
52. A. groups B. societies C. races D. nationalities 
53. A. demand B. desire C. request D. reliance 
54. A. repeatedly B. frequently C. continually D. increasingly 
55. A. invented B. discovered C. assembled D. applied 
56. A. managed B. employed C. enabled D. empowered 
57. A. lines B. troops C. staff D. fleets 
58. A. virtually B. possibly C. uniquely D. commonly 
59. A. made B. set C. placed D. done 
60. A. refused B. denied C. ignored D. exempted 
II. Read the following passage carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each 
question. 
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop 
production. In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing 
desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands. Consequently, those plants species 
that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in 
developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands. 
Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some 
involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s 
surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are related 
to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages 
which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that of the 
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epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It 
prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external 
aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents 
which include bacteria ant plant pets. 
Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities 
could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a 
compound could be used to greatly increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such 
adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizers availability, attacked by 
pets, and poor storage after harvesting. 
61.This passage deals mainly with 
A. desertification B. decreasing water supply 
C. factors limiting crop production D. developing efficient plants 
62. The word “arable” is closest in meaning to 
A. fertile B. parched C. barren D. marsh 
63. Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants 
use? 
A. The plant’s shape B. The small root system 
C. The vast leaf size D. The high water system 
64. The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to 
A. spongy B. shallow C. widespread D. comprehensive 
65. Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant? 
A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B. It helps the plant to 
attack aggressors. 
C. It releases gases against plant pets. D. It guards against bacteria. 
66. The word “it” refers to 
A. another chemical mechanism B. the epicuticular wax layer 
C. an impervious plantlike cover D. the loss of internal moisture 
67. The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to 
A. attack B. agitation C. conditions D. surroundings 
68. What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants? 
A. Bacteria B. Insects C. Gas D. Pets 
69. It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes 
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A. have not been developed yet B. have not succeeded 
C. have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents. 
D. have the quality of causing bacteria. 
70. All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops except 
A. inadequate water B. insufficient fertilize C. pest aggression
 D. proper storage 
D. WRITING (30 points) 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the 
same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 
71. People say that the president wanted to be a film star. 
-> The president is . . 
72. In the unlikely event of a fire, please do not use the lift. 
-> Should .. . 
73. It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle. 
-> He . . 
74. I am very much looking forward to seeing my great grandson for the first time. 
-> What . . 
75. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately. 
-> Only by  . 
76. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was lat for work every morning. 
-> If . . 
77. Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year. 
-> The exhibition .. . 
78. I’m more interested in the people than the job. 
-> It’s not the .. . 
79. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights. 
-> The excuse .. . 
80. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race 
track. 
-> Johnny Brax is a  . 
II. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points) 
81. The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured. 
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 A. Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured. 
 B. Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured. 
 C. Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured. 
 D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves. 
82. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship. 
 A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship. 
 B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship. 
 C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship. 
 D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course. 
83. No one but you and me knows who the robber was. 
 A. Only you know who the robber was. B. Only I know who the robber was. 
 C. Only one knows who the robber was. D. Only you and I know who the robber 
was. 
84. The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians. 
 A. The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development. 
 B. The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians. 
 C. The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians. 
 D. The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians. 
85. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel. 
 A. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does. 
 B. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel. 
 C. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel. 
 D. The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel. 
86. The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing. 
 A. The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing. 
 B. The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing. 
 C. The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing. 
 D. The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing. 
87. I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview. 
 A. My English were too fluent to go for the interview. B. My English is fluent 
enough to go for the interview. 
 C. If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview. 
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 D. My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview. 
88. William runs faster than any boys in his class. 
 A. No one in William’s class can run as fast as him. B. William is the quickest 
boy in his class. 
 C. William is running faster than anyone else in his class. D. William runs the 
fastest in his school. 
89. I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing. 
 A. Swimming is more interesting. B. I like going swimming to going surfing. 
 C. I would like to go swimming, not go surfing. D. Swimming is better 
than surfing, in my opinion. 
90. In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion. 
 A. To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion. 
 B. Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion. 
 C. I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled. 
 D. I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter. 
III. Write a paragraph (100 – 120 words) about either the advantages or 
disadvantages of computers. ( 10 points) 
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KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 
Practice 1 
(Time allowed: 180 minutes) 
A. LISTENING. (15 points) 
 You are going to hear a radio news broadcast. You will hear the news headlines, 
followed by the news in details. Read the questions 1 – 15. 
 For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline. 
 For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false. 
I. Headlines: 
1. Fire follows large.chemical factory explosion. 
2. Serious coach. crash in South Wales. 
3. Narrow escape from volcanic ash. 
4. 16-year-old gets award as most promising actress . 
II. True or false. 
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The explosion occurred outside High town. -> in 
Only two people were injured in the blast. -> no one 
500 residents had to go to emergency rest centres until the next 
morning. 
The coach was carrying the Cardiff football team. -> a party of 
football fans 
After the crash, some roads in the area were closed to traffic. 
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Special equipment was needed to lift the wreckage. 
Yesterday a B. B. Jumbo jet had a narrow escape. -> A. A. 
One of the planes exploded when loading. -> its engines 
An emergency landing took place in that area 6 weeks ago. 
Twelve awards went to the film. 
Susan had not been a film star before. 
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B. PHONETICS (5 points) 
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in 
each question. 
16. A. obvious B. notorious C. credulous D. numerous 
17. A. dialect B. diagram C. diagonal D. diamond 
18. A. Europe B. monument C. province D. minority 
19. A. obsolete B. complete C. compete D. deplete 
20. A. consent B. obstinacy C. condolence D. equality 
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. 
21. The greater ................. increase in population, the harder it is for people to find 
adequate housing. 
 A. of B. is the C. the D. is of the 
22. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in .................. 
 A. cost B. worth C. value D. price 
23. – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ !” 
 A. That was all I could do B. I see C. Delighted I was able to help
 D. Thank you. 
24. Since they aren't answering their telephone, they................... left 
 A. must have B. should have C. need have D. can have 
25. She ..................... $ 20 out of the bank every Monday. 
 A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes 
26. The thief was .......................... to six months' imprisonment. 
 A. given B. sent C. sentenced D. changed 
27. “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “.” 
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 A. It doesn’t matter B. No problem C. Sure D. None, 
please. 
28. Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in ................... supply. 
 A. short B. brief C. little D. slight 
29. He's not very sensible as far as money ................... are concerned. 
 A. matters B. objects C. things D. aspects 
30. He considers shares to be a good ...................... investment. 
 A. long-time B. long-term C. long-age D. long-run 
31. There's no point in telephoning him. He's certain ..................... by now. 
 A. to leave B. to have left C. left D. having left 
32. – “..” – “Thank you.” 
 A. What a nice house! B. Thanks for coming C. Please help me with this
 D. Sorry 
33. Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to ..................... heart disease. 
 A. push off B. put off C. ward off D. throw off 
34. The windows don't fit very well and this makes the room awfully ..................... 
 A. airy B. draughty C. breezy D. ventilated 
35. –“May I go out?” – “ .” 
 A. Go ahead B. It doesn’t matter C. You may D. Be quick 
II. Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence. (10 
points) 
36. Doubts about the government’s policies are being expressed even by people who 
have been .. of the government