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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2013 
Mụn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phỳt, khụng kể thời gian phỏt đề 
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Số bỏo danh:............................................................................ 
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the 
following questions. 
Question 1: Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” 
 Nadia: “______” 
A. Yes, tell me about it! B. I can’t agree with you more! 
C. That’s OK! D. Yes, please. 
Question 2: You can use my car ______ you drive carefully. 
A. though B. as though C. as long as D. lest 
Question 3: His honesty is ______; nobody can doubt it. 
A. in question B. beside the question C. without question D. out the question 
Question 4: In our hospital, patients ______ every morning. 
A. are examined B. were examining C. have examined D. can examine 
Question 5: The Moon is much closer to Earth ______, and thus it had greater influence on the tides. 
A. but the Sun is B. where the Sun is C. than is the Sun D. unlike the Sun 
Question 6: Connecticut was the fifth of the original thirteen states ______ the Constitution of the 
United States. 
A. to ratify B. ratify C. ratified D. have ratified 
Question 7: I'll give this dictionary to ______ wants to have it. 
A. anyone B. whatever C. everyone D. whoever 
Question 8: No one can avoid ______ by advertisements. 
A. to be influenced B. having influenced C. influencing D. being influenced 
Question 9: He wasn't attending the lecture properly and missed most of ______. 
A. things said by the teacher B. that the teacher said 
C. which the teacher said D. what the teacher said 
Question 10: It is ______ work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it. 
A. such an unusual B. such unusual a C. a so unusual D. so an unusual 
Question 11: The children ran away as if they ______ a ghost. 
A. have seen B. had seen C. would see D. see 
Question 12: I would join that running competition ______. 
A. when I was 5 years older B. if I were 5 years younger 
C. if it would happen 5 years ago D. unless I were 5 years younger 
Question 13: We decided to take a late flight ______ we could spend more time with our family. 
A. so as to B. in order C. so that D. in order to 
Question 14: He's sometimes bad-tempered but he's a good fellow ______. 
A. at heart B. by heart C. with heart D. in heart 
Question 15: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room ______ he heard a loud laughter within. 
A. then B. until C. than D. when 
Question 16: “What ______ if the earth stopped moving?” 
A. happened B. would happen C. happens D. will happen 
Question 17: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” 
 Scott: “______.” 
A. No way B. No comment C. No thanks D. No longer 
Question 18: We expressed ______ the missing child would be found alive. 
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A. the hope for B. the hope which C. as we hoped D. the hope that 
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Question 19: A large number of workmen ______ because of the economic recession. 
A. have laid down B. has laid aside C. have been laid off D. has been laid out 
Question 20: Her mother, ______ has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month. 
A. who B. that C. whom D. whose 
Question 21: My brother tried to learn Japanese at a night school, ______ he gave up after 2 months. 
A. therefore B. when C. until D. but 
Question 22: Having traveled to different parts of our country, ______. 
A. we have learned a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs
B. we are seeing a lot of interesting lifestyles and customs
C. many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us
D. much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs
Question 23: The government was finally ______ by a minor scandal. 
A. put back B. brought down C. pulled down D. taken down 
Question 24: The water supply of our home city has failed to ______ average purity requirements. 
A. see B. meet C. own D. hold 
Question 25: Books and magazines ______ around made his room very untidy. 
A. that lie B. laying C. which lied D. lying 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in 
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 
Question 26: Peter’s main subject at university is electronics. 
A. The university lets Peter major in electronics. 
B. Electronics is among the subjects that Peter likes. 
C. Peter thinks electronics is a special subject. 
D. Peter majors in electronics at university. 
Question 27: I wish I hadn’t accepted the invitation to her birthday party. 
A. I insisted on having been invited to her birthday party. 
B. I was very glad to accept the invitation to her birthday party. 
C. I regret accepting the invitation to her birthday party. 
D. If only I had come to her birthday party. 
Question 28: No one but Jane succeeded in giving the correct answer. 
A. All but Jane managed to produce the correct answer. 
B. Only Jane failed to answer the question correctly. 
C. Jane was among those who failed to guess the answer. 
D. Everyone but Jane failed to provide the correct answer. 
Question 29: Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, people are becoming better aware of the 
problems of endangered species. 
A. Environmentalists are expressing their gratitude towards people who are better aware of the 
problems of endangered species. 
B. People owe their growing awareness of the problems of endangered species to the efforts of 
environmentalists. 
C. People have no idea about the problems of endangered species in spite of the efforts of 
environmentalists. 
D. Environmentalists are doing their best to make people aware of the problems of endangered 
species. 
Question 30: I could not get the job because I did not speak English well. 
A. I would have spoken English well if I could get that job. 
B. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well. 
C. Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job. 
D. I failed to get the job because of my poor English. 
Question 31: Although the teacher explained the theory clearly, the students found it hard to 
understand it. 
A. Though explained clearly, the theory of teaching was difficult to the students. 
B. Although the teaching theory was clear, it was a real challenge to the students. 
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C. In spite of explaining the theory clearly, the students themselves found it hard to understand it. 
D. Despite the teacher’s clear explanation of the theory, the students had difficulty understanding it. 
Question 32: “How brave you are!” he said to the firemen. 
A. He blamed the firemen for their discouragement. 
B. He criticized the firemen for their discouragement. 
C. He praised the firemen for their courage. 
D. He asked how brave the firemen were. 
Question 33: I would have worn the right shoes if I had known I was going to do all this climbing. 
A. I would love to go climbing, but I do not have any shoes that would be suitable. 
B. As I did not know I was going to do so much climbing, I did not wear suitable shoes. 
C. I did not go climbing because I did not have the right shoes. 
D. I would have gone on the climb if I had been wearing the right shoes. 
Question 34: The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. 
A. Whenever I see the man in that painting, I remember to meet my uncle. 
B. Whenever my uncle sees the man in that painting, he misses me. 
C. Memories of my uncle come back whenever I see the man in that painting. 
D. I am recalling my uncle whenever I look at the man in that painting. 
Question 35: A small hotel was the only choice of place to stay at during my trip to London. 
A. I had no alternative but to stay at a small hotel during my trip to London. 
B. I was talked into staying at a small hotel during my trip to London. 
C. There were a lot of hotels for me to choose from during my trip to London. 
D. I had different choices of where to stay during my trip to London. 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the 
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 45. 
In a world where 2 billion people live in homes that don't have light bulbs, technology holds the 
key (36)______ banishing poverty. Even the simplest technologies can transform lives and save 
money. Vaccines, crops, computers and sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing 
countries. For example, cheap oral-rehydration therapy developed in Bangladesh has dramatically cut 
the death (37)______ from childhood diarrhoea. 
But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we can’t make them (38)______ 
for those who most need them. Solar panels, batteries and light bulbs are still beyond the purse of 
many, but where they have been installed they change lives. A decent light in the evening gives 
children more time for homework and extends the productive day for adults. 
Kenya has a thriving solar industry and six years ago Kenyan pioneers also (39)______ connecting 
schools to the Internet via radio links. These people were fortunate (40)______ being able to afford 
solar panels, radios and old computers. How much bigger would the impact be if these things 
(41)______ and priced specifically for poor people? 
Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (42)______ they own around 60 per cent 
of the world's technology, they seldom make products for poor customers. Of 1,223 new drugs 
marketed worldwide from 1975 to 1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical diseases. 
People think those enterprises should do more to provide vital products such as medicines 
(43)______ different prices around the world to suit (44)______ people can afford. Alternatively, 
they could pay a percentage of their profit towards research and development for (45)______. 
Adapted from “The Price is Wrong” in “Focus on IELTS Foundations” by Sue O’Connell, Pearson Longman, 2006 
Question 36: A. to B. at C. with D. for 
Question 37: A. amount B. penalty C. toll D. number 
Question 38: A. enough cheaply B. cheap enough C. enough cheap D. cheaply enough 
Question 39: A. were starting B. had started C. started D. have been starting 
Question 40: A. in B. at C. by D. on 
Question 41: A. have been made B. were made C. are made D. made 
Question 42: A. unless B. however C. when D. while 
Question 43: A. with B. to C. at D. on 
Question 44: A. which B. what C. where D. that 
Question 45: A. the poor B. the rich C. the wealthy D. the better-off 
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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 46 to 55. 
Archimedes' Principle is a law of physics that states that when an object is totally or partially 
immersed in a fluid, it experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. The 
principle is most frequently applied to the behaviour of objects in water, and helps to explain floating 
and sinking, and why objects seem lighter in water. It also applies to balloons. 
The key word in the principle is “upthrust”, which refers to the force acting upward to reduce the 
apparent weight of the object when it is under water. If, for example, a metal block with a volume of 
100 cm3 is dipped in water, it displaces an equal volume of water, which has a weight of 
approximately 1 N (3.5 oz). The block therefore seems to weigh about 1 N less. 
An object will float if its average density is less than that of water. If it is totally submerged, the 
weight of the water it displaces (and hence the upthrust on it) is greater than its own weight, and it is 
forced upward and out of the water, until the weight of the water displaced by the submerged part is 
exactly equal to the weight of the floating object. Thus a block of wood with a density six tenths that 
of water will float with six tenths of its volume under water, since at that point the weight of fluid 
displaced is the same as the block’s own weight. If a dense material is made into a suitable shape, it 
will float because of Archimedes’ principle. A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass 
sinks. 
It is also because of Archimedes’ principle that ships float lower in the water when they are 
heavily loaded (more water must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust). In addition, they cannot 
be so heavily loaded if they are to sail in fresh water as they can if they are to sail in the sea, since 
fresh water is less dense than sea water, and so more water must be displaced to give the necessary 
upthrust. This means the ship is lower in the water, which can be dangerous in rough weather. 
From "Archimedes' Principle", Microsoftđ Student 2008 [DVD]. Microsoft Corporation, 2007. 
Question 46: What happens when something is immersed in a fluid? 
A. It will be pushed further down with a force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. 
B. It receives an upward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. 
C. It receives a downward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. 
D. The fluid will expand the object and overflow to the floor. 
Question 47: The word “volume” in the passage refers to ______. 
A. loudness B. quantity C. frequency D. length 
Question 48: The word “displaces” in the passage almost means “______”. 
A. takes the place of B. takes place 
C. replaces with a new one D. puts in position 
Question 49: If an object’s average density is less than that of water, the object will ______. 
A. sink B. float C. inflate D. drift 
Question 50: A block of wood with a density seven tenths that of water will ______. 
A. go up and down then sink 
B. float with a half of its volume under water 
C. float with an equal volume of its volume under water 
D. sink immediately when submerged 
Question 51: A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks because the ship ______. 
A. is made of wood B. is lighter C. has buoys D. has a special shape 
Question 52: The phrase “six tenths” in the passage means “______”. 
A. 6 and 10 B. 10/6 C. 10 of 6 D. 6/10 
Question 53: The word “upthrust” in the passage refers to the ______. 
A. upward push B. upper side of an object 
C. upturned force D. upside-down turn 
Question 54: Ships cannot be so heavily loaded if they want to sail in fresh water as they sail in the 
sea, because ______. 
A. fresh water is ‘lighter’ than sea water B. there’s too much salt in sea water 
C. sea water is ‘saltier’ than fresh water D. fresh water is more polluted 
Question 55: Archimedes' Principle explains why ______. 
A. all objects will float B. Archimedes became famous 
C. objects seem lighter in water D. humans can swim 
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning 
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 56: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours. 
A. an active society B. an inactive society C. a physical society D. a working society 
Question 57: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work. 
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable 
Question 58: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time. 
A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down 
Question 59: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity 
organization. 
A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable 
Question 60: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry. 
A. honest B. kind C. pleasant D. thoughtful 
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 61 to 70. 
In 1826, a Frenchman named Niộpce needed pictures for his business. He was not a good artist, 
so he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his 
yard. That was the first photograph. 
The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another 
Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his 
pictures, you could see everything clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was 
called a daguerreotype. 
Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from 
all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities, and mountains. 
In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and 
moving things. The process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and 
processing equipment. However, this did not stop photographers, especially in the United States. 
After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities. 
Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. He took many portraits of famous 
people. The portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality. Brady was also 
the first person to take pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and 
ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible. 
In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film ready-
made in rolls, instead of having to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the 
film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later. They did not have to 
carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made 
photography less expensive. 
With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. 
They took pictures of their families, friends, and favorite places. They called these pictures 
"snapshots". 
Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and 
books also used them. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real 
than drawings. 
Some people began to think of photography as a form of art. They thought that photography 
could do more than show the real world. It could also show ideas and feelings, like other art forms. 
From “Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries 
Question 61: The first photograph was taken with ______. 
A. a small handheld camera B. a very simple camera 
C. a daguerreotype D. new types of film 
Question 62: Daguerre took a picture of his studio with ______. 
A. a new kind of camera B. a very simple camera 
C. special equipment D. an electronic camera 
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Question 63: The word “this” in the passage refers to the ______. 
A. carrying of lots of film and processing equipment 
B. stopping of photographers from taking photos 
C. fact that daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities 
D. taking of pictures of people and moving things 
Question 64: The word “ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to “______”. 
A. poorly-painted B. heavily-polluted C. terribly spoiled D. badly damaged 
Question 65: The word “lifelike” in the passage is closest in meaning to “______”. 
A. moving B. realistic C. touching D. manlike 
Question 66: The latest invention mentioned in the passage is the invention of ______. 
A. handheld cameras B. processing equipment 
C. daguerreotypes D. rolls of film 
Question 67: The word “handheld” in the passage is closest in meaning to “______”. 
A. handling manually B. held by hand C. controlling hands D. operated by hand 
Question 68: Matthew Brady was well-known for ______. 
A. inventing daguerreotypes B. the small handheld camera 
C. taking pictures of French cities D. portraits and war photographs 
Question 69: As mentioned in the passage, photography can ______. 
A. print old pictures B. convey ideas and feelings 
C. show the underworld D. replace drawings 
Question 70: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? 
A. Different Steps in Film Processing B. Story of Photography 
C. Photography and Painting D. Story of Famous Photographers 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part 
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
Question 71: A. exact B. examine C. eleven D. elephant 
Question 72: A. work B. stork C. force D. form 
Question 73: A. aboard B. keyboard C. cupboard D. overboard 
Question 74: A. reign B. reindeer C. protein D. vein 
Question 75: A. pressure B. assure C. assist D. possession 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs 
correction in each of the following questions. 
Question 76: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year.
 A B C D 
Question 77: Some people often say that using cars is not as convenient than using motorbikes. 
 A B C D 
Question 78: It was not until the end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appearing. 
 A B C D 
Question 79: In the early 1900's, Pennsylvania's industries grew rapidly, a growth sometimes 
 A B 
accompanied by disputes labor. 
 C D 
Question 80: Looking from afar, the village resembles a small green spot dotted with tiny fireballs. 
 A B C D 
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