TEST 1

PART A: LISTENING (15 points)

I. Listen to the radio interview about high-achieving teenagers and choose the best option
to complete the sentences: (6pts)
1. Many famous and successful teenagers have _____________.
A. used new technology B. worked from an early age
C. been inspired by You Tube videos
2. Some people say Justin Bieber is the most influential person in the world because______.
A. he has had so many number one songs B. he has so many followers on Twitter
C. he is friends with Barack Obama
3. A negative consequence of fame for Justin Bieber is______________.
A. he has very little privacy B. people get bored of hearing about him
C. people criticise his appearance
4. Style Rookie ________________.
A. allowed readers to post pictures of themselves B. soon had a lot of readers
C. was noticed by Karl Lagerfeld.
5. When some people didn’t believe her age, Tavi____________.
A. was sad and angry at first B. decided to attack them in return
C. completely ignored them and continued working
6. Louise thinks ___________.
A. it’s difficult for Tavi to have a normal life
B. there’s more pressure when you are a writer
C. there’s more pressure when you are a performer.
II. Which sentences are true about memorisation? Listen to the radio interview about
improving your memory and circle four correct answers: (4pts)
A. We all use memory in the same way.
B. We learn to use our memory as soon as we are born.
C. There are two different forms of memorisation.
D. We are taught how to improve our memory in history lessons.
E. Writing shopping list can improve your memory.
F. Teaching helps us to memorise.
G. We can train our brains to be more effective.
H. We can only use one image at a time as an aid to memorisation.
III. Listen and write one word to fill the gaps: (5pts)
1. The teacher tells the students to pay ________________________ to what she is saying.
2. For some people, what they do after school ___________________ on their exam results.
3. Students with mostly A answers have a good _____________________towards studying.
4. Students with mostly B answers can improve and ________________ excellent students.
5. If ‘C’ students don’t change, they might leave school without any _________________ .

PART B: PHONETICS ( 5 pts )

I/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
rest of the group. ( 3pts )
1. A. breather B. feather C. heather D. leather
2. A. audible B. audience C. laundry D. draughty
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3. A. vessel B. passion C. impression D. pressure
II/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress is different from the rest of the group. (2pts )
1. A. influential B. creative C. introduction D. university
2. A. significant B. believable C. committee D. quantity
PART C: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 30 pts )
I/ Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. ( 10pts )
1. I’d like to take this…………………of wishing you all the best of luck with your exams.
A. chance B. possibility C. occasion D. opportunity
2. They said they had the European rights for the product but it was a lie. They were acting under false………. .
A. pretences B. eel C. egg D. wool
3. Although he has been dead for many years, Elvis Presley is a person……………. many people continue to be
interested.
A. in that B. in whom C. whom D. in him
4. When asked……………..she has interviewed with other companies, she denied having done so.
A. when B. whenever C. while D. whether
5. “ There’s a car coming!” – “ …………………”
A. Attention ! B. Watch! C. Look out! D. Take guard!
6. My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to …………………….
A. make ends meet C. tighten the bebt
B. call it a day D. break the ice
7. Jackson was trying to …………………….another cyclist when he crashed.
A. overpass B. overcome C. overtake D. overcharge
8. Before railways were built, many goods were carried on………………….. .
A. channel B. water C. river D. canals
9. You ………………have told me that my skirt was split!
A. needn’t B. must C. all D. might
10. I know this is a big disappointment but I don’t take it to…………...
A. heart B. mind C. soul D. spirit
II/ Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form. ( 5 pts )
1. It’s vitally important that the order (cancel)………………………...immediately
2. I think his book will become a best seller when (publish)………………………….. .
3. The symphonies ( compose ) ………………………by Moza are wonderful.
4-5. “ I had to walk home because my bike was broken.” – “ You ( tell )………………...…... me, I ( give )
……………….………you a lift.”
III/ Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter.( 10 pts )
1. She often explains her ideas with …………………………. . (CLEAR)
2. Without ………………………, you can hardly become a writer. (IMAGINE)
3. Your constant criticism has………………………to apologize. (DIE)
4. The successful candidate will have superb………………..skills. (LEAD)
5. He felt very………………..when he saw he had failed the exam again. (COURAGE)
6. The teacher warned the children that if they………..……….again, they’d be punished. (BEHAVE)
7. Librarians spend a lot of time ….……………………….books. (CLASS)
8. A list of …………………events will be posted on the notice board. (COME)
9. I was so angry that I was ………………………… . (SPEAK)
10. Have you read the latest ……………………….about Madonna’s private life. (REVEAL)
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IV/ Find and correct mistake in each following sentence. ( 5 pts )
1. Two days ago, the weather forecast warned us that a tornado is coming.
2. For centuries, music have played acoustical guitars, which produce sound from the vibration of the strings.
3. The earliest steam-driven vehicles produced great amount of noise.
4. Halley’s Comet is coming back in 2062 after it will complete another orbit.
5. Reading several books on that subject, Bill considered himself an expert.
PART D: READING ( 25pts )
I/ Fill in each numbered blank with ONE appropriate word.( 10 pts )
You not only laugh more when you you are relaxed, but you (1)……….. relax when you laugh, and it has
(2)……….found that when you’re on holiday it is easier to do both.
But for (3)……………..people laughter is not just a pleasure, it is a (4)………….. of fighting illness.
Some hospitals have begun to bring in clowns to relieve the silent, depressing atmosphere, especially in
children’s wards.
This scheme is called “Medical Smile” and it helps sick children in a way that doctors, with all (5)
…………….knowledge, can’t do. The effect of the clowns is more (6)……………psychological. Laughter helps
strengthen the immune system- that is, the part of our bodies (7)………..…. fight off disease. We take (8)
…………….more oxygen when we laugh, and our heartbeat slows down.
Hospital clowns are becoming more and more popular because of the positive effects they have. They
both relieve depression, which tends to (9)…………………….. illness worse, and give people the will to (10)
………….……. their illnesses themselves.
II/ Read the following passage and choose the best word for each blank.( 10 pts )
Over the last few centuries, great (1)……….have been made in the field of medicine. More treatments
have become available, so that a range of illness can be (2)……… and the life (3)…………..of people in
developed countries has extended. It is still a matter of debate, however, whether governments should focus on
prevention or cure.
Nowadays the media is used to promote a (4)……….approach to preserving health. In the other words,
people are encouraged to look after not only their bodies, but also their mental and emotional (5)………… . We
have had anti-smoking campaigns and advice on nutrition for decades, and many people have quit their nicotine
habit or reduce their fat intake. Thus, there has been some decline in lung and heart disease. The government also
supports childhood (6)…………..programmes. Thus, few children suffer from previously fatal illness such as
rubella or hepatitis B. Now we also have leaflets available in doctor’s waiting room on relaxation techniques to
reduce stress. Alongside these are posters recommending how much exercise should be taken.
However, when it comes to most forms of cancer and inherited genetic disorders, the only option
available is treatment and so it is vital that governments continue to (7)………….research into medication. More
effective pain (8)………….and drugs with fewer (9)………..effects should be available to all citizens, not just to
the minority who can afford the prices that (10)…………..companies charge. Prevention only works when a
person has active control over the way their body functions.
1. A. stage B. advances C. results D. answers
2. A. healed B. cured C. dealt D. aided
3. A. expansion B. longevity C. period D. expectancy
4. A. holistic B. conservation C. supplementary D. detailed
5. A. aspects B. situation C. well-being D. background
6. A. injection B. antidote C. antibiotics D. immunization
7. A. pay B. fun C. donate D. afford
8. A. delay B. relief C. support D. assistance
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9. A. side B. extra C. margin D. down
10. A. chemistry B. pharmaceutical C. medicinal D. surgical
III/ Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. ( 5 pts )
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species
that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be
down to zero. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused
almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal
gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction.
Animals like the Bengal tigers, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem.
International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our
planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in
order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They, then charge
admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world
organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the animals.
Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products
made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective, but will not by itself, prevent animals from being
hunted and killed.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?.
A. The bengal tiger C. Endangered species
B. International boycotts D. Problem with industrialization
2. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
3. The above passage is divied into two paragraphs in order to contrast ……………… .
A. a problem and a solution C. a comparision and a contrast
B. a statement and an illustration D. a specific and general information
4. What does the word “This” in the first paragraph refers to?
A. Endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. Poachers who seeks personal gratification
D. Sources that may not be accurate
5. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised
PART E:WRITING ( 25 pts )
I/ Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. ( 10pts )
1. Nobody knows what caused the collapse of the building.
-> It’s …………………………………………………………………………………
2. Were Mike not as affluent a man, Ann wouldn’t be dating him.
-> But ……….. ………………………………………………………………………
3. When I made my suggestion, he laughed.
-> He greeted. ………………………………………………………………………..
4. Jane enjoys looking after young children very much.
-> Jane gets …………………………………………………………………………..
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5. We have no seats left for the concert on December 14th .
-> All the…… ……………………………………………………………….……….
6. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book.
-> By the time ……...………………………………………………………………...
7. The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press.
-> Nobody..……………………………………………………….…………………..
8. You must never mention this to him.
-> Under…..…. ………………………………………………………………………
9. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticsm.
-> He shouldn’t………………………………………………………………………..
10. She took extra night classes, so as not to have to repeat the course.
-> She avoided……. ………………………………………….….…………………...
II/ Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word
given. (5 pts)
1. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION)
 Don’t ………………………………………………………………………..
2. They say the ice in Antarctica is getting thinner all the time. (SAID)
 The ice ………………………………………………………………………
3. It was wrong of you not to tell me that information. (KEPT)
 You should …………………………………………………………………..
4. We managed to escape just before the whole building caught on fire. (HAD)
 No ……………………………………………………………………………
5. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat. (CONSEQUENCE)
 The team’s ………………………………………………………………….
III/ Essay writing (10 pts)
Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Write an essay in about 120-150 words to express your ideas.

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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM TIẾNG ANH LẦN 6

PART A. LISTENING (15 points)
I. Listen to the radio interview about high-achieving teenagers and choose the best option
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 to complete the sentences: (6pts)
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.C
II. Which sentences are true about memorisation? Listen to the radio interview about
improving your memory and circle four correct answers: (4pts)
A C F G
III. Listen and write one word to fill the gaps: (5pts)
1. attention 2. depends 3. attitude 4. become/be 5. qualifications
PART B: PHONETICS ( 5 pts )
I/ ( 3pts )1. A. 2. D 3. A. II/ (2pts)1. B 2. D
PART C: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 30 pts )
I/ ( 15 pts )

1. D 6. A
2. A 7. C
3. B 8. D
4. D 9. D
5. C 10. A
II/ (5 pts)
1. (should) be cancelled 2. published
3. composed 4-5. Had you told ; would have given
III/ ( 10 pts )
1. clearness / clarity 6. misbehaved
2. imaginativeness 7. classifying
3. deadened 8. forthcoming
4. leadership 9. speechless
5. discouraged 10. revelations
IV/ ( 5 pts )
1. is coming-> was coming
2. music -> musicians
3. great -> a great
4. will complete -> completes
5. Reading -> Having read
PART D: READING ( 25pts )
I/ ( 10 pts )
1. also 3. some 5. their 7. that/which 9. make
2. been 4. way/ mean 6. than 8. in 10. fight
II/ ( 10 pts )
1. B 3. D 5. C 7. B 9. A
2. B 4. A 6. D 8. B 10. B
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III/( 5 pts )
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5.B

PART E:WRITING ( 25pts )

I/ ( 10pts )
1. It’s unknown what caused the collapse of the building.
2. But for Mike’s affluence Ann wouldn’t be dating him.
3. He greeted my suggestion with laughter.
4. Jane gets a lot of enjoyment / a kick out of looking after young children.
5. All the seats for the concerts on December 14th have been sold/ booked.
6. By the time she finished reading the book, Mary knew what the answer was.
7. Nobody who was at the meeting will say anything to the press.
8 Under no circumstance must you mention this to him.
9. He shouldn’t have been savagely criticized for his efforts to find a solution.
10. She avoided having to repeat the course by taking extra night classes.
II. (5pts)
1. -Don’t come to the conclusion /draw a conclusion that this job is easy.
2. -The ice in Antarctica is said to be getting thinner all the time.
3. -You should not have kept that information from me.
4. -No sooner had we escaped than the whole building caught on fire.
5. -The team’s defeat was the direct consequence of the coach’s tactics
III/ Essay writing (10 points)
II, PHẦN HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM:
- Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm : 20

Tổng số câu đúng

Điểm bài thi =
5
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