The document is a practice test for a Vietnamese university entrance exam containing 80 multiple choice questions testing English language skills. The questions cover topics such as word stress, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension. The test is divided into six sections testing different language areas.

1. ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 27
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is
placed differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1
A. cosmetics
B. economics
C. photography
D. experience
Question 2
A. lemon
B. physics
C. decay
D. decade
Question 3
A. modernise
B. vaporise
C. organise
D. deliver
Question 4
A. vacancy
B. calculate
C. delicious
D. furniture
Question 5
A. enjoy
B. require
C. apply
D. whisper

2. II. Mark the sentence (A,B,C or D) that is the best way to have a complete sentence with the
words given.
Question 6: We / informed / most / animals / zoo / starving / death.
A. We have informed that most of the animals at the zoo are starving to death.
B. We have informed that most of animals at the zoo are starving and death.
C. We have been informed that most animals at the zoo are starving and death.
D. We have been informed that most of the animals at the zoo are starving to death.
Question 7: It / better / play safe / exams / give / original answer.
A. It's often better to play safe in exams than to give an original answer.
B. It's often better playing safe in exams than to give an original answer.
C. It's often better to play safe in exams than giving an original answer.
D. It's often better playing safe in exams than giving an original answer.
Question 8: small shopkeeper / face / fierce competitiveness / supermarkets.
A. The small shopkeeper is faced fierce competitiveness of supermarkets.
B. The small shopkeeper is facing fierce competitiveness from supermarkets.
C. The small shopkeeper is being faced fierce competitiveness of supermarkets.
D. The small shopkeeper has been facing fierce competitiveness from supermarkets.
Question 9: I / not be / trouble / police / now if / take / your advice / first place.
A. I wouldn't be in trouble with the police now if I had taken your advice in the first place.
B. I wouldn't have been in trouble with the police now if I had taken your advice in the first
place.
C. I won't be in trouble with the police now if I take your advice in the first place.
D. I shouldn't have been in trouble with the police now if I have taken your advice in the first
place.
Question 10: Hardly / I / go back / sleep when / loud noise / woke / up.
A. Hardly had I gone back to sleep when a loud noise woke me up.
B. Hardly I had gone back to sleep then a loud noise woke me up.
C. Hardly had I gone back to sleep and did a loud noise wake me up.
D. Hardly I had gone back to sleep when a loud noise woke me up.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 11: I feel terrible, I didn’t sleep ___________ last night.
A. an eye
B. a wink
C. a jot
D. an inch
Question 12: This is the most expensive car I have ___________ driven.
A. ever

3. B. always
C. often
D. sometimes
Question 13: The ___________ at the football match caused violence when their team lost.
A. spectators
B. groups
C. observers
D. customers
Question 14: Not until 1856 ___________ across the Mississippi River.
A. the first bridge was built
B. was the first bridge built
C. the first building a bridge
D. the bridge building was
Question 15: The cost of living has ___________ over 10 percent in the past years.
A. raised
B. raise
C. risen
D. rising
Question 16: A : "I can’t see the stage very well from here".
B : “___________”.
A. Neither can’t I
B. Neither I can
C. I can’t neither
D. Neither can I
Question 17: Drinking and smoking are harmful _________ people's health.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. in
Question 18: The headmaster was disappointed _________ his behaviour.
A. with
B. for
C. on
D. of
Question 19: Would you like to go_________ a walk _________ the park this afternoon?
A. for- in
B. for- at
C. to- in

4. D. to- at
Question 20: Please ask them _________ in this area.
A. don't smoke
B. not smoking
C. to not smoke
D. not to smoke
Question 21: He always ___________ me
A. avoids to meet
B. avoids meeting
C. avoiding to meet
D. to avoid meeting
Question 22: He is always afraid of________ his job.
A. lose
B. losing
C. to lose
D. lost
Question 23: Did he manage ________ the table upstairs?
A. to carry
B. carry
C. to carrying
D. carrying
Question 24: I don't mind ________by car because I never get car- sick.
A. travel
B. to travel
C. travelling
D. being travelled
Question 25: My dad lets me ________my housework everyday.
A. do
B. to do
C. doing
D. done
Question 26: After the enormous dinner he had to ________ his belt.
A. broaden
B. enlarge
C. widen
D. loosen
Question 27: Throw away that old vase. It's ________.

5. A. value
B. valuable
C. invaluable
D. valueless
Question 28: A : Is the lift working?
B : No , it's ______________.Let's use the stairs.
A. out of work
B. impossible
C. in danger
D. out of order
Question 29: These people ______________ for the most successful company in the town.
A. are seeming to work
B. seem working
C. seem to be working
D. are seeming to be working
Question 30: If you stop smoking, you________ more money.
A. won’t have
B. will have
C. would have
D. wouldn’t have
Question 31: She has been sleeping for 10 hours! You ________her up.
A. had better to wake
B. may wake
C. must wake
D. would like to wake
Question 32: People think that an apple ________ is good for you.
A. in a day
B. for a day
C. for every day
D. a day
Question 33: It's wonderful here tonight ! It's ________I have ever enjoyed a garden party.
A. a long time
B. the first time
C. time
D. several times
Question 34: He_________ the plants. If he had, they wouldn’t have died.
A. needn’t have watered
B. can’t have watered

6. C. shouldn’t water
D. couldn’t water
Question 35: She made me ___________for the petrol, but she allowed me ___________her car
all day.
A. pay/ use
B. to pay/ to use
C. pay/ to use
D. pay/ using
Question 36: My friend is still optimistic ___________many difficulties he has to overcome.
A. though
B. however
C. despite
D. but
Question 37: Out of sight, out of ___________.
A. memory
B. head
C. heart
D. mind
Question 38: As the theatre was still closed, I looked round the shops to ___________ time.
A. use
B. kill
C. gain
D. spend
Question 39: You should take more exercise if you want to keep________.
A. fit
B. fat
C. fine
D. fresh
Question 40: He is very ________ on meeting English people and making friends with them.
A. willing
B. fond
C. keen
D. anxious
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 41: Betty isn't much heavier than Ann.
A. Betty and Ann are exactly the same weight.
B. Betty is slightly less heavy than Ann.

7. C. Ann weighs a little more than Betty.
D. Ann weighs slightly less than Betty.
Question 42: You may get cold on the way so take the coat.
A. To take the coat you will get cold on the way.
B. In case you're cold on the way ,you should take a coat.
C. If you didn't take a coat , you'd be cold on the way.
D. Only if you get cold can you take the coat.
Question 43: I whispered as I didn't want anybody to hear our conversation.
A. So as not to hear our conversation I whispered.
B. Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation I whispered.
C. I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn't be heard.
D. Because I whispered , nobody heard our conversation.
Question 44: “May I have some chocolate, mum?” said the boy.
A. The boy asked his mother to have some chocolate.
B. The boy begged his mother to have some chocolate.
C. The boy asked for some chocolate.
D. All are correct.
Question 45: John asked Mary if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
A. “Which one did she want, the blue or the green, Mary?” asked John.
B. “Which one did you want, the blue or the green?” asked John.
C. “Which one does Mary want , the green or the blue?” asked John.
D. “Which one do you want, the blue or the green, Mary?” asked John.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 46: Acupuncture comes from (A) the traditional Chinese (B) system of medicine that
including (C) herbalism, massage, diet, manipulation (D) and exercise.
A
B
C
D
Question 47: Traditional (A) Chinese medicine see (B) health as a state in which (C) the energy
of the mind, body and spirit are (D) in harmony.
A
B
C
D
Question 48: People seldom act natural (A) in front of (B) the camera. Often (C) they stiffen up
and the pose becomes rather (D) wooden.

8. A
B
C
D
Question 49: It is disappointing (A) that almost (B) tourists who come to (C) the country only
visit the same (D) few overcrowded places.
A
B
C
D
Question 50: Driving is getting (A) more demanding (B) all the time, so we must make sure (C)
people learn efficient (D) in the first place.
A
B
C
D
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 51 to 55 .
This year, the school is offering new summer courses, which sound very good indeed. They are
able to offer many more conversation classes than before. And for about half of these classes the
students will be working in groups of seven or eight. Courses on reading and writing will also be
given. There's a completely new reading course, in fact, which the students will find very
interesting. Teachers will use current newspaper articles and other material. For the first time this
year, the school is running a computer course, too. The school will be also continuing the video
course, which was very popular last year. Benfield School has some new video equipment and
the teachers know a lot about video.
All this sounds like hard work! But there will be a lot of leisure activities too. The school has
arranged for students to use the sports center near the school in the afternoons and evenings, at
greatly reduced prices. And it has planned a lot of visits to places of interest.
There will be some special surprises for the students as well. The school has organized a group
visit to a television studio, as a suitable end to the video course. Some students will be able to
take flying lessons at the airport. The school only takes between forty and fifty students at a time.
Although it is a small school, only a few of the students stay at the school itself, in one of two
flats in the main building. Most of the summer students will stay with families in the town.
Question 51: Some of the conversation classes will be held in groups of ________.
A. 3 -5
B. 5
C. 7-8
D. 17
Question 52: There will be new courses in ________.
A. reading and computers.

9. B. reading and writing.
C. video and computers.
D. video and reading.
Question 53: Students can take part in sport at ________.
A. the school
B. the sports hall
C. the sports center
D. the school field
Question 54: As a special surprise there will be ________.
A. a computer course.
B. a trip to a place of interest.
C. a video show.
D. a visit to a TV studio.
Question 55: Some students may be able to ________.
A. make video films.
B. give the other students a surprise.
C. learn to fly a plane.
D. plan some special visits.
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 56 to 60 .
American foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and
rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft
drinks. By the 1960s and 1970s fast foods became one of America strongest exports as
franchises for Mc Donalds and Burger King spread through Europe and other parts of the world,
including Russia and China. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace
- gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as other countries imitated American
cultural patterns.
By the late 20th century Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more
poultry, fish and vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many
world cuisines in forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and
vegetables available with ingredients and spices borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an
innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied
than typical American cuisine. Along with the states wines, California cuisine took its place
among the acknowledged forms of fine dining.
Question 56: Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks________.
A. are traditional meals of the US people.
B. are popular because of their nutritious values.
C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China.
D. became popular with other European and Asian countries.
Question 57: Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word "cuisine"?

10. A. cooking
B. style of cooking
C. cookery
D. cook
Question 58: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. American cuisine used to have an influence on many countries.
B. Fast foods became one of America strongest exports.
C. Mc Donalds and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe.
D. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace are not common in the
US.
Question 59: Which of the following statements is true?
A. By the late 20th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the USA
B. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables than they do now.
C. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect America by the late 20th century.
D. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter.
Question 60: An innovative style of cooking was created in California ________.
A. to attract more immigrants to the state.
B. and made the states wines well-known.
C. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens.
D. by combining the local specialities with immigrants spices.
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 61 to 70.
People have always dreamt of living forever. Although we all know this will (61)___ happen,
we still want to live as long as possible. (62)__, there are advantages and disadvantages of a long
life. In the first place, people who live longer can spend more time with their family and friends.
Secondly, (63)___ have busy working lives look forward to a long, (64)_______ life, when they
can do the things theyve never had time for.
(65)___, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and
consequently have to spend time in hospital or become burden (66)____the children and friends.
Many of them find this (67)___ annoying or embarrassing. In addition to this, (68)_____, the
fewer friends they seem to have because old friends die or become ill and it's often (69)_____ to
make new friends.
To sum up, living to a very old age is worthwhile for those who stay (70) _______to remain
independent and enjoy life.
Question 61:
A. hardly
B. not
C. never
D. all are correct
Question 62:

11. A. Naturally
B. Really
C. Consequently
D. Surprisingly
Question 63:
A. people
B. people who
C. they
D. everyone who
Question 64:
A. relax
B. relaxing
C. relaxed
D. relaxation
Question 65:
A. In other words
B. For example
C. On the other hand
D. Contrary to
Question 66:
A. of
B. on
C. to
D. with
Question 67:
A. dependence
B. behaviour
C. habit
D. condition
Question 68:
A. when people get older
B. when the older people get
C. the older people get
D. the old people get
Question 69:
A. strange
B. interesting
C. difficult

12. D. convenient
Question 70:
A. healthy enough
B. enough health
C. also healthy
D. even health
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80.
Until recently, hunting for treasure from shipwrecks was mostly fantasy; with recent
technological advances, however, the search for sunken treasure has become more popular as a
legitimate endeavor. This has caused a debate between those wanting to salvage the wrecks and
those wanting to preserve them.
Treasure hunters are spurred on by the thought of finding caches of gold coins or other
valuable objects on a sunken ship. One team of salvagers, for instance, searched the wreck of the
RMS Republic, which sank outside the Boston harbor in 1900. The search party, using side-scan
sonar, a device that projects sound waves across the ocean bottom and produces a profile of the
sea floor, located the wreck in just two and a half days. Before the use of this new technology,
such searches could take months or years. The team of divers searched the wreck for two
months, finding silver tea services, crystal dinnerware, and thousands of bottles of wine, but they
did not find the five and a half tons of American Gold Eagle coins they were searching for.
Preservationists focus on the historic value of a ship. They say that even if a shipwreck's
treasure does not have a high monetary value, it can be an invaluable source of historic artifacts
that are preserved in nearly mint condition. But once a salvage team has scoured a site, much of
the archaeological value is lost. Maritime archaeologists who are preservationists worry that the
success of salvagers will attract more treasure-hunting expeditions and thus threaten remaining
undiscovered wrecks. Preservationists are lobbying their state lawmakers to legally restrict
underwater searches and unregulated salvages. To counter their efforts, treasure hunters argue
that without the lure of gold and million-dollar treasures, the wrecks and their historical artifacts
would never be recovered at all.
Question 71: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Searching for wrecks is much easier with new technologies like side-scan sonar.
B. Maritime archaeologists are concerned about the unregulated searching of wrecks.
C. The search of the RMS Republic failed to produce the hoped-for coins.
D. The popularity of treasure seeking has spurred a debate between preservationists and
salvagers.
Question 72: The word "sunken" in line 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following
words?
A. broken
B. underwater
C. ancient
D. hollow
Question 73: Which of the following could best replace the phrase "a profile" as used in line 5?

13. A. a projection
B. an execution
C. a highlight
D. an outline
Question 74: Which of the following statements is best supported by the author?
A. The value of a shipwreck depends on the quantity of its artifacts.
B. Preservationists are fighting the use of technological advances such as side-scan sonar.
C. Side-scan sonar has helped to legitimize salvaging.
D. The use of sound waves is crucial to locating shipwrecks.
Question 75: The author uses the phrase "mint condition" in line 12-13 to describe _______.
A. something perfect
B. something significant
C. something tolerant
D. something magical
Question 76: All of the following were found on the RMS Republic EXCEPT _______.
A. wine bottles
B. silver tea services
C. American Gold Eagle coins
D. crystal dinnerware
Question 77: From the passage, you can infer that a preservationist would be most likely to
_______.
A. shun treasure-seeking salvagers
B. be a diver
C. put treasures in a museum
D. do archaeological research
Question 78: The word "scoured" in line 13 is most similar to which of the following?
A. scraped away
B. scratched over
C. scrambled around
D. searched through
Question 79: In line 11, what is the closest meaning to the word "lure"?
A. knowledge
B. attraction
C. luxury
D. glare
Question 80: The second and third paragraphs are an example of__________.
A. chronological order
B. explanation

14. C. specific to general
D. Definition
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