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TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH HỆ THPT CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ NĂM 2016
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang. Thí sinh làm bài trên PHIẾU TRẢ LỜI.)

Câu 01 - 05: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch dưới được phát âm khác với
những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.
01. A. prenatal B. premium C. precinct D. prejudice
02. A. unanimous. B. umpire C. unabated D. unarmed
03. A. boot B. book C. hook D. foot
04. A. choir B. chiropody C. cholera D. scholar
05. A. drought B. southern C. scrounge D. ouch

Câu 06-10: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí
khác với những từ còn lại.
06. A. garment B. cement C. martyr D. seizure
07. A. amalgam B. advertise C. canary D. substantial
08. A. summertime B. vigorous C. relative D. consensus
09. A. ascertain B. auctioneer C. agitate D. lemonade
10. A. tubercular B. telegraphy C. optimism D. affinity

Câu 11-20: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu
dưới đây.
Line Astronauts work incredibly hard, putting in long hours in unnatural, difficult conditions.
But sometimes they get pushed too hard, and reach a breaking point. This is the story of Skylab
4, the astronaut crew that kicked off the holidays with a mutiny.
The mission launched on November 16, 1973. The crew of Skylab 4 - Gerald Carr, William
5 Pogue and Edward Gibson - were all space-rookies at the start of their 84 days in orbit. Like
their predecessors on Skylab, the bulk of their time was devoted to scientific experiments
including observations of comet Kohutek and the first recording of the birth of a solar flare. But
unlike previous crews, they fell behind schedule and got into quarrels with Mission Control.
The astronauts claimed NASA was demanding too much. NASA countered that the rookie
10 crew should be working through meals and scheduled breaks to catch up. The astronauts
requested time off; Ground Control was horrified and confused, citing the request for time off as
signs of lethargy and depression.
Commander Carr attempted to reason with Mission Control, pointing out, “On the
ground, I don’t think we would be expected to work a 16-hour day for 85 days, and so I really
15 don’t see why we should even try to do it up here.” Meanwhile, Pogue tried to explain that by
over-scheduling, NASA was setting the astronauts up for failure: “You have to put away
equipment, you have to debrief, and then you have to move from one position to another, and
you have to look and see what’s coming up, and we’re just being driven to the wall! There’s not
enough consideration given for moving from one point in the spacecraft to another and allowing
20 for transition from one experiment to another. When we oppressed bodily from one point in the
spacecraft to another with no time for mental preparation, let alone getting the experiment
ready, there’s no way we can do a professional job!”
Six weeks into the mission, the crew broke. They declared an unscheduled day off,
turned off their radios, and took the day to shower, stare out the windows, and relax. After the
25 strike, Commander Carr renegotiated a work-schedule with Ground Control. The crew was to be
left alone during meals, and no strenuous work would be scheduled after 8 pm. Routine chores
would be placed on a list for the astronauts to pick off at their convenience instead of on a rigid
 schedule. The truce had consequences: with more rest and higher morale, the astronauts were
more productive. But they also were no longer trusted, and once the mission ended, none of the
30 trio ever flew again.
This wasn’t the only space-mutiny: the crew of Apollo 7 went on strike after all three
caught colds in orbit and a Mir crew refused to complete a sixth spacewalk inside of two months
to complete non-essential repairs. Considering how independent astronauts are, how rough the
space environment is, and how much science bureaucrats want to squeeze out of every
expensive mission, it’s a wonder mutinies have been so rare.

11. What best replaces “kicked off” in line 3?

A. ignored B. celebrated
C. started D. welcomed

12. According to paragraph 3, what was NOT true about the disagreement between NASA and the
astronauts?
A. NASA assumed the crew lacked energy and was depressed.
B. Ground Control wanted the crew to go without meals.
C. The crew considered their workload to be way too high.
D. Ground Control was puzzled and shocked by the astronauts.

13. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT said about Gerald Carr?
A. He demanded that the crew took a one-day vacation.
B. His Skylab mission was his first time in space.
C. His Skvlab mission was his last time in space.
D. He was the commander of the Skylab 4 crew.

14. Which of the following best paraphrases Carr’s argument in paragraph 4? .

A. It's unreasonable that someone on Earth would work so hard so long; how much more,
then, to do it in orbit.
B. We are professionals and should not be expected to work with only 8 hours off a daỵ for
nearly three months.
C. Because the expense of putting people into space is so expensive, we should make sure do it
correctly.
D. We are being treated unfairly just because we are up here in space and not down on the
ground like you guys.

15. According to paragraph 4, what is NOT an argument that Mr. Pogue offered?
A. Moving between areas on the spacecraft was complicated.
B. The weightlessness of space made it easy to bang into walls.
C. The crew was not mentally prepared to make transitions.
D. Professionalism was made difficult in such working conditions.

16. In line 22, what does the author mean by “the crew broke”?
A. The crew resigned from their jobs. B. The crew departed from the spacecraft.
C. The crew’s frustration became complete. D. The crew became completely independent.

17. According to paragraph 5, what can be inferred as to why the trio never flew again?
A. They realized they were not good astronauts.
B. The three did not like working for NASA.
C. NASA lost their confidence in the three men.
D. Carr. Pogue, and Gibson did not make a good team.
18. According to the last paragraph, what is the author’s opinion of the frequency of astronaut
mutinies?
A. He would expect there to be more. B. He is thankful there are so few.
C. External factors keep them rare. D. He wants there to be more mutinies.

19. What does the tone of the article indicate?

A. The author is amused that there was a mutiny in space.
B. The author is slightly critical of the Skvlab astronauts.
C. The author is slightly sympathetic to the astronauts.
D. The author is requiring better working environments.

20. How has the author organized the article?

A. a collection of anecdotes surrounding an event
B. a real-world example to advocate for change
C. an exploration of a problem and discussing solutions
D. a chronological progression of a historical event

Câu 21-30: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ
trống.
Sometimes the reason why we have a hard time getting along with certain people is simply
because there is a clash of personalities. (21) _________, personality clashes centre around two
colleagues with strong personalities. If you find yourself having a hard time getting along with
someone at work that has a strong personality. (22) _________ that blaming the other person will
only result in a dangerous circle, with each individual not (23) _________. The best thing to do in that
situation is to realise that in takes the stronger person to back down and show humility.
Clashes (24) _________ individuals with strong personalities at work usually begin
(25) ________ a tiny leak on a submarine underwater. (26) _________ the crack becomes bigger and
bigger, finally bursting a hole in the vessel and flooding it. So likewise if you find yourself
(27) ____________ to explode with angry words, it would be best for you to physically walk away. The
potential for personality clashes to (28) __________ will always be there, therefore it is your
responsibility to avoid it at all cost. Every colleague is different, so it can be very challenging (29)
___________ to build a relationship with them all. But trying your hardest to get along with all of your
colleagues (30) _________ differing personalities, some more extreme than others, will make an
impression on your colleagues and they will go out of their way to get along with you too. It just
takes the bigger person. So it might as well be you!
21. A. Generally B. Luckily C. Unfortunately D. Consequently
22. A. Commemorate B. Remember C. Remind D. Attend
23. A. holding out B. giving in C. taking in D. jumping in
24. A. midway B. within C. between D. along
25. A. as B with C like D. akin
26. A. Sooner or later B. Late in the day C. Now and then D. Just as soon
27. A. anyway B. about C. around D. almost
28. A. evoke B. reveal C. generate D. occur
29. A. at times B. at a time C. against time D. ahead of time
30. A. even if B. though C. concerning D. despite

Câu 31-40: Chọn từ / cụm từ thích hợp nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu
sau.
31. The pest was _________ by insecticide.
A. conquered B. irrigated C. exterminated D. adjourned
32. I have no intention of paying such ________ prices.
A. inflated B. translated C. depressed D. revised
33. Jim always gets very annoyed if he can’t get his own _________.
A. desire B. will C. wish D. way
34. If someone stands you up, he _________.
A. meets you on a corner B. writes to you twice every week
C. waits for you for a long time D. fails to meet you as planned
35. A good background in physics is a ___________ for a job aviation.
A. prospect B. protocol C. recruitment D. prerequisite
36. He was ________ because of his poor work.
A. conspired B. expelled C. interfered D. extradited
37. He suggested ________ the bus station to ask for a bus schedule.
A. he call B. he calls C. he calling D. him to call
38. A survey presents a useful __________ of statistical data.
A. break-down B. break-up C. break-in D. break-away
39. The troops were positioned in __________ for action.
A. anticipation B. readiness C. standby D. alert
40. The rise in stock prices was ________ as it fell the next day.
A. transient B. disputable C. anticipated D. abrogated

Câu 41-50: Sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp nhất để điền vào các chỗ trống.
One phenomenon that can tarnish or even destroy the (41. dynamic) ………………………… of
a friendship between two people is the (42. enter) ……………………………… into a pecuniary
relationship; that is, one friend lending money to the other. While it may be (43. admire)
……………………………… for one friend to be concerned about the financial welfare of the other, a
detailed schedule for (44. remunerate) ……………………………… should be made before any money
changes hands. Beforehand, it is wise for the two friends to undertake a (45. length)
……………………………… detailed discourse on the subject, discussing the dates and amounts to be
(46. pay) ……………………………..… and any (47. penalize) ……………………………..… that occur if this
schedule is not met. Many friends believe their relationships to be exempt from the stress of
lending and borrowing; however, money matters are generally a very (48. touch)
………………………………….. subject. (49. Stand) ……………………………… debt between friends can
become a/ an (50. due) ……………………………… burden and strain on the friendship. It is best,
therefore, to avoid lending or borrowing if at all possible.
Câu 51-60: Tìm từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. Mỗi chỗ trống chỉ
điền MỘT từ.
Imagine you are walking to school listening to music on your MP3. All of a (51)
………………………………, it stops working and you realise that the batteries have run out. Wouldn’t it
be wonderful if you could simply (52) ……………………………… the batteries wherever you are? This
might be possible in a few years’time as scientist are now (53) ……………………………… on a bag that
makes electricity. They say that all someone needs to do is (54) ……………………………… the bag on
their back and start walking. The (55) ……………………………… of the body makes electricity in a
special part of the bag. This new (56) ……………………………… sounds like a brilliant idea, doesn’t it?
Scientists developed the “electric backpack” in order to help soldiers, who carry around with them
torches, radios and other equipment. All these things (57) ……………………………… on batteries and
at the moment, the soldiers rely on these batteries to (58) ……………………………… the power this
equipment needs. With the “electric backpack”, the soldiers won’t need to carry (59)
……………………………… batteries around with them. Rescue workers and mountain climbers will
also find the bag useful, as will students who don’t want their MP3 players to run out by (60)
……………………………… on their way to school.

Câu 61-70: Viết lại câu thứ hai sao cho ý nghĩa ban đầu của câu không thay đổi bằng cách sử
dụng từ trong ngoặc và các từ khác cho sẵn. Chỉ được viết từ 2 đến 5 từ và không thay đổi
dạng thức của từ trong ngoặc vào Phiếu Trả Lời.
61. We could just discern the building through the fog. (make)
We could ……………………………………..…………………… through the fog.
62. The jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her. (grown)
My daughter ……………………………..………………… the jumper you knitted for her.
63. He owed his rescue to a passer-by. (indebted)
He ………………………………………………..……… for his rescue.
64. Money is of little value on a dessert island. (counts)
Money ………………………………………………………… on a dessert island.
65. Some people accept that nuclear war is inevitable. (resigned)
Some people ………………………………………………………………… of nuclear war.
66. Don’t pay any attention to what she says. (notice)
Don’t …………………………………………………………………………… what she says.
67. William decided that an actor’s life was not for him. (cut)
William decided that he …………………………………..………………………… be an actor.
68. Your story is different from the facts. (tie)
Your story …………………………………………………….…………… the facts.
69. Do you have a good relationship with your boss? (terms)
Are you ……………………………………..………………… your boss?
70. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (disapproval)
Local residents ………………………………………………… the new traffic scheme.

Câu 71-80: Viết lại các câu theo gợi ý (kể cả những từ bắt đầu câu cho sẵn) vào Phiếu Trả
Lời sao cho ý nghĩa ban đầu của câu không thay đổi.
71. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
I object .....................................................................................................................................
72. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t solve that problem.
Try ............................................................................................................................................
73. I wish you hadn’t breathed a word about his private life to anyone.
I’d ..............................................................................................................................................
74. The result of the competition was never in doubt.
At no time ...............................................................................................................................
75. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke .................................................................................................................................
76. It is rumored that we will have a new boss.
Rumor ......................................................................................................................................
77. The police only warned Sara because it was her first offence.
Sara was let ...........................................................................................................................
78. I’ll have to wait before I know whether he’ll keep his promise or not.
It remains ...............................................................................................................................
79. Peter insisted on being told the complete story.
Nothing but ...........................................................................................................................
80. She was so popular that everyone voted for her.
Such ..........................................................................................................................................
Câu 81: Viết một đoạn văn khoảng 120 – 150 từ về chủ đề sau.
Do you agree or disagree with the statement “He who asks a question is a fool for five
minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever”? State your opinion and give
reasons and examples to support your answer.

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