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NG ƯỜI KH ỞI XƯỚNG D Ự ÁN: NGUY ỄN VI ẾT TÝ (THPT Bùi D ục Tài, Qu ảng Tr ị)
H ỘI ĐỒNG CHUYÊN MÔN THAM GIA BIÊN SO ẠN:
- TR ẦN H ƯƠNG GIANG ( Đại h ọc Bách khoa Hà N ội, Hà N ội – Nhóm tr ưởng nhóm
biên so ạn ph ần Ng ữ âm, giao ti ếp)
- NGUY ỄN TH Ị KIM KHOA (THPT Chuyên Nguy ễn Th ị Minh Khai, Sóc Tr ăng –
Nhóm tr ưởng nhóm biên so ạn ph ần Ng ữ pháp)
- NGUY ỄN TH Ị NG ỌC CHÂU (THPT Chuyên Nguy ễn Quang Diêu, Đồng Tháp –
Tr ưởng nhóm biên so ạn ph ần T ừ v ựng)
NGUY ỄN V ĂN ĐỊNH (THPT Tr ần Cao Vân, Khánh Hòa – Nhóm tr ưởng biên so ạn
ph ần Đọc hi ểu, đọc đi ền t ừ)
HOÀNG DI ỆU VÂN ANH (THPT B ắc S ơn, Thái Nguyên), NGUY ỄN H ẢI DƯƠNG
(Hà N ội), NGUY ỄN CHÍ HI ỀN (THPT Th ị xã Qu ảng Tr ị, Qu ảng Tr ị), PH ẠM TH Ị M Ỹ
L Ệ (THPT Nguy ễn Thái H ọc, Bình Định), NGUY ỄN TH Ị THÙY LINH (THPT Đỗ Đăng
Tuy ển, Qu ảng Nam), NGUY ỄN V ĂN NAM (THPT Tân Yên s ố 2, B ắc Giang), TR ỊNH
TH Ị NHÀN (THPT Mai Thanh Th ế, Sóc Tr ăng), LÊ TH Ị PH ƯƠNG (Ngh ệ An),
NGUY ỄN TH Ị H ƯƠNG QU ỲNH (Hà N ội), NGUY ỄN TH Ị TUY ẾT (THCS Đinh Tiên
Hoàng, Qu ảng Tr ị), TR ẦN TH Ị XUYẾN (TH-THCS Lê V ăn Tám, Bình Ph ước), LÊ
TH Ị KIM CÚC (THPT Gio Linh, Qu ảng Tr ị), NGUY ỄN M ẠNH C ƯỜNG (THPT Chi
L ăng, L ạng S ơn), PH ẠM TH Ị KI ỀU DI ỄM (TP.HCM), ĐINH DI ỆP (PTDTNT
THCS&THPT Huy ện Si Ma Cai, Lào Cai), V Ũ TH Ị HÀ (THPT Võ Tr ường To ản, TP.
H ồ Chí Minh), TR ẦN NG ỌC HÀ (HUFLIT, TPHCM), LÊ TH Ị BÍCH H ẰNG ( Đại h ọc
Đi ện l ực, Hà N ội), NGUY ỄN TH Ị THU HI ỀN (THPT Châu V ăn Liêm, An Giang),
TR ẦN THU HI ỀN (THPT C ầm Bá Th ước, Thanh Hóa), NGUY ỄN TH Ị TH ƯƠNG
HI ỀN ( ĐH V ăn hóa, Th ể thao và Du L ịch Thanh Hóa, Thanh Hóa), LÊ THỊ THÚY
PH ƯƠNG (THPT Chuyên Hà Giang, Hà Giang), PH ẠM TH Ị THU PHƯƠNG (THPT
Đoàn Th ị Đi ểm, Hà N ội), NGUY ỄN XUÂN THU (TP. H ồ Chí Minh), NGUY ỄN THANH
THÙY (THPT Tr ần Nguyên Hãn, H ải Phòng), NGUYỄN TH Ị ZEN (THPT Đường An, H ải D ương), PHÙNG TH Ị M Ơ (THPT Nguy ễn Đức Thu ận, Nam Định), CAO TH Ị
BÍCH NG ỌC (THPT Nguy ễn Văn Tr ỗi, Hà T ĩnh), PH ẠM TH Ị THÚY NGA (THPT
Th ạch Bàn, Hà N ội), HOÀNG TH Ị SÁU (THPT Chuyên Hoàng V ăn Th ụ, Hòa Bình),
PH ẠM LAN (Thái Bình), NGUY ỄN TH Ị BÍCH LÂN, PH ẠM TH Ị NH Ư NGUY ỆT
(THPT Hoàng V ăn Th ụ, L ạng S ơn), NGUY ỄN TH Ị XUÂN (Sedu English, Hà N ội),
H Ồ TH Ị MINH NGUY ỆT (THPT Phúc Th ọ, Hà N ội), LÊ TH Ị NHÃ TÂM (PT DTNT
Tây Nguyên, Daklak), HÀ TH Ị NGA (Hà N ội ), PH ẠM TH Ị NG ỌC TÚ (THPT Lê H ữu
Trác, Hà T ĩnh), NGUY ỄN HOÀNG NH ẬT MINH (THPT Ph ạm V ăn Đồng, Khánh
Hòa), HÀ TH Ị H ỒNG (THPT chuyên Thái Nguyên, Thái Nguyên), NGUY ỄN TH Ị
KIM NGÂN (THPT Tam Nông, Phú Th ọ), NGUY ỄN TH Ị SINH (THPT Xuân Trường,
Nam Định), PH ẠM TH Ị H ẢI Y ẾN (THPT Võ Nhai, Thái Nguyên), PH ẠM TH Ị H ẢI
NG ỌC (PT DTNT Tuyên Quang, Tuyên Quang), V Ũ TH Ị LUY ẾN (THPT B Duy Tiên,
Hà Nam), ĐẶNG TR ẦN HÀ (THPT chuyên Nguy ễn T ất Thành, Yên Bái), NGUY ỄN
TH Ị HUY ỀN TRANG (THPT Ph ước Bình, Bình Phước), PH ẠM TH Ị H ỒNG ( ĐH Công
Nghi ệp Hà N ội, Hà N ội), LÊ TH Ị PH ƯƠNG THOA (THPT Nguy ễn H ữu Huân, TP. H ồ
Chí Minh), LÊ TH Ị C ẨM VÂN (THPT Nguy ễn T ất Thành, Yên Bái), BÙI TH Ị THU
NHUNG (THPT Nguy ễn Siêu, H ưng Yên), ĐÀO TH Ị LAN HƯƠNG (THPT S ố 4 Lào
Cai, Lào Cai), V Ũ TH Ị TÂM (PT Hermann Gmeiner NT, Khánh Hoà), NGÔ THU
TRANG (THPT L ạng Giang s ố 1, B ắc Giang), NGUY ỄN VI ẾT TÝ (THPT Bùi D ục Tài,
Qu ảng Tr ị), NGUY ỄN ÁI VÂN (THPT chuyên Khánh Hòa, Khánh Hòa), TR ẦN
DUNG (THPT Nguy ễn Vi ết Xuân, V ĩnh Phúc), NGUY ỄN TUY ẾT NHUNG (THPT
Hoàng Hoa Thám, Qu ảng Bình), PH ẠM H ỒNG NHUNG (Liên c ấp THschool, Hà
N ội), NGUY ỄN TH Ị B ẢO TRÂN (THPT C ần Giu ộc, Long An), TR ẦN M ẠNH C ƯỜNG
(THPT Nguy ễn Khuy ến, Nam Định), LÊ TH Ị HUY ỀN TRANG (THPT Đức Linh, Bình
Thu ận), NGUY ỄN TH Ị H ẠNH (THPT C ửa Lò, Ngh ệ An), NGUY ỄN TH Ị LINH
H ƯƠNG (Australia), NGUY ỄN H ẠNH MINH (H ọc vi ện Hàng Không Vi ệt Nam,
TPHCM), NGUY ỄN TH Ị PH ƯƠNG MAI ( Đại h ọc Tây B ắc, S ơn La), NGUY ỄN V Ũ
QU ỲNH TRANG (THPT Chuyên Lê Quý Đôn, Đi ện Biên), NGUY ỄN H ỮU HOÀNG
(THPT Tr ần Cao Vân-Khánh Hòa, Khánh Hòa), ĐẶNG HOÀNG TU ẤN (THPT Th ới
Long, C ần Th ơ), T Ạ NHAN N Ữ NGUY ỆT ANH (THPT Chuyên Võ Nguyên Giáp,
Qu ảng Bình), NGÔ TRÀ MY (THPT Wellspring, Hà N ội), HÀ ANH TU ẤN (THPT Lê
H ữu Trác, Hà T ĩnh), PH ẠM TH Ị MINH (THPT chuyên Hoàng V ăn Th ụ, Hòa Bình),
ĐÀO TR ỌNG ĐẢO (THPT Nguy ễn B ỉnh Khiêm, H ải Phòng), HOÀNG TH Ị HI ỀN
(THPT H ạ Hòa, Phú Th ọ), TR ẦN TH Ị TOAN (THPT Lương Th ế Vinh, Qu ảng Bình),
NGUY ỄN TR ƯƠNG QU ỲNH TRANG (THPT Th ị xã Qu ảng Tr ị, Qu ảng Tr ị) Trang 1/5 - Mã đề 803
DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 803
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
It used to be that people would drink coffee or tea in the morning to pick them up and get them going for
the day. Then cola drinks hit the market. With lots of caffeine and sugar, these beverages soon became the
pick-me-up of choice for many adults and teenagers. Now drink companies are putting out so-called “energy
drinks”. These beverages have the specific aim of giving tired consumers more energy.
One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull. The company that puts out this beverage has stated in
interviews that Red Bull is not a thirst quencher. Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink for athletes.
Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer's body and mind. In order to do this, the makers
of Red Bull, and other energy drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages. The
added chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for energy. The vitamins, chemicals,
caffeine, and sugar found in these beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy.
Health professionals are not so sure, though. For one thing, there is not enough evidence to show that all of
the vitamins added to energy drinks actually raise a person's energy level. Another problem is that there are so
many things in the beverages. Nobody knows for sure how all of the ingredients in energy drinks work
together.
Dr. Brent Bauer, one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions people about believing all the
claims energy drinks make. He says, “It is plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a good
result.” However, Dr. Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative impact on the body. “We
just don't know at this point,” he says.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 2)
Question 1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Red Bull is the best energy drink. B. Teenagers should not choose energy drinks.
C. Energy drinks may or may not work. D. Caffeine is bad for people to drink.
Question 2. The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers ______.
A. sugar B. more energy C. caffeine D. more choice
Question 3. The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ______.
A. the company B. thirst quencher C. Red Bull D. one example
Question 4. The word “plausible” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. typical B. reasonable C. unlikely D. impossible
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The makers of Red Bull say that it can revitalize a person.
B. It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work.
C. Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers.
D. Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks.
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 6. The role of women in world politics have been changing steadily.
A B C D
Question 7. As a young man, George Washington liked boating, to hunt, and fishing.
A B C D
Question 8. The school children listened in respectable silence during the lesson.
A B C D
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 9. A. carefully B. certainly C. suddenly D. completely
Question 10. A. survive B. receive C. expect D. study
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 11. It's obligatory for all drivers to have a driving license.
A. All drivers may have a driving license. B. All drivers must have a driving license.
C. All drivers need to have a driving license. D. All drivers should have a driving license.
Question 12. “I have found a new flat," said Ann.
A. Ann told to me that she had found a new flat.
B. Ann said me that she had found a new flat.
C. Ann said that she has found a new flat.
D. Ann told me that she had found a new flat.
Question 13. Tim is more humorous than his brother.
A. Tim is less humorous than his brother. B. Tim’s brother is more humorous than he is.
C. Tim is not as humorous as his brother. D. Tim’s brother is not as humorous as he is.
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 14. Peter is a good student partly because he has a good memory to retain facts easily.
A. understand B. forget C. know D. remember
Question 15. Though the issues raised by the workers were very serious, the supervisor made light of them.
A. disagreed with B. treated as important
C. discovered by chance D. completely ignored
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 16. A. misses B. hopes C. watches D. washes
Question 17. A. time B. kid C. film D. shift
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 18. David and Mary are talking about environment.
- David: “During the social distancing period, there seems to be less air pollution.”
- Mary: “______. There are fewer vehicles on the streets.”
A. I'm not so sure B. That really surprises me
C. I don't think that's a good idea D. I quite agree
Question 19. Mary is talking to John, who has just helped her with her homework.
- Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.”
- John: “______.”
A. My delight B. My excitement
C. My pleasure D. My happiness
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 20. We had ordered from another supplier for three months by the time James ______ his offer.
A. had made B. were making C. made D. had been making
Question 21. “Would you mind if we ______you by your first name?” -“Not at all. Please call me Tom.” Trang 3/5 - Mã đề 803
A. called B. call C. calling D. want to call
Question 22. Mr. Thomas does not allow people______ in his office.
A. smoking B. smoked C. smoke D. to smoke
Question 23. Do not ______ the trees that give you shade.
A. come out B. take up C. cut down D. put off
Question 24. We always unite and work together whenever serious problems ______.
A. encounter B. approach C. arise D. devise
Question 25. Everyone was injured in the car crash last night, ______?
A. were they B. was he C. wasn’t he D. weren’t they
Question 26. Due to severe weather condition, we had to wait long hours ______ the airport.
A. at B. from C. on D. in
Question 27. ______ Vietnam lies close to China, the Vietnamese government was able to control the spread
of Covid -19 pandemic.
A. Because of B. Although C. Because D. Despite
Question 28. Perhaps she'll come up to town then and ______ me a visit.
A. do B. pay C. make D. get
Question 29. The woman ______about climate change is a professor from the USA.
A. is talking B. talked C. talking D. is talked
Question 30. Books are still a cheap ______ to get knowledge and entertainment.
A. way B. means C. method D. measure
Question 31. ______ youngest boy has just started going to school.
A. The B. A C. Ø (no article) D. An
Question 32. When I first saw Pat, my husband at college, my heart missed a ______. I knew he would be
important to me.
A. minute B. beat C. chance D. moment
Question 33. Mary will have finished all her work ______.
A. when her boss will return B. by the time her boss returns
C. until her boss will return D. as soon as her boss returned
Question 34. Many twelfth graders find it hard to ______ what university to apply to.
A. decide B. decisively C. decision D. decisive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 35. He left and I missed my chance to say goodbye to him.
A. opportunity B. suggestion C. offer D. supply
Question 36. She needed speech therapy after she suffered severe head injuries in a car accident.
A. heavy B. destructive C. harmful D. serious
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 43.
Scientists have identified two ways in which species disappear. The first is through ordinary or
“background” extinctions, where species that fail to adapt are slowly replaced by more adaptable life forms.
The second is when large numbers of species go to the wall in relatively short periods of biological time.
There have been five such extinctions, each provoked by cataclysmic evolutionary events caused by some
geological eruption, climate shift, or space junk slamming into the Earth. Scientists now believe that another
mass extinction of species is currently underway – and this time human fingerprints are on the trigger.
How are we doing it? Simply by demanding more and more space for ourselves. In our assault on the
ecosystems around us we have used a number of tools, from spear and gun to bulldozer and chainsaw. Certain
especially rich ecosystems have proved the most vulnerable. In Hawaii, more than half of the native birds are
now gone – some 50 species. Such carnage has taken place all across the island communities of the Pacific
and Indian oceans. While many species were hunted to extinction, others simply succumbed to the “
introduced predators’ that humans brought with them: the cat, the dog, the pig, and the rat.
Today the tempo of extinction is picking up speed. Hunting is no longer the major culprit, although rare
birds and animals continue to be butchered for their skin, feathers, tusks, and internal organs, or taken as
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insects that need to survive. The draining and damming of wetland and river courses threatens the aquatic
food chain and our own seafood industry. Overfishing and the destruction of fragile coral reefs destroy ocean
biodiversity. Deforestation is taking a staggering toll, particularly in the tropics where the most global
biodiversity is at risk. The shrinking rainforest cover of the Congo and Amazon river basins and such places
as Borneo and Madagascar have a wealth of species per hectare existing nowhere else. As those precious
hectares are drowned or turned into arid pasture and cropland, such species disappear forever.
(Adapted from Final Countdown Practice Tests by D.F Piniaris, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2010 )
Question 37. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The tempo of extinction of species today
B. Human activity and its impact on a mass extinction of species
C. The two ways in which species disappear
D. Deforestation as a major cause of mass extinctions of species
Question 38. The word “assault” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. effort B. attack C. influence D. development
Question 39. All of the following are mentioned as a form of habitat destruction EXCEPT ______ .
A. cutting down forests B. damming wetlands and rivers
C. destroying coral reefs D. hunting rare birds and animals
Question 40. What was the main threat to biodiversity in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific and Indian
oceans until recently?
A. tools used by human beings B. hunters and introduced predators
C. vulnerable rich ecosystems D. human assault on ecosystems
Question 41. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______ .
A. species B. predators C. humans D. oceans
Question 42. Which is no longer considered a major cause of the mass extinction underway currently?
A. the destruction of habitats of species B. the killing of animals for their body parts
C. the shrinking of rainforests in the tropics D. the building of dams across rivers
Question 43. The word butchered in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. raised B. cooked C. killed D. traded
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 44 to 48
Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, is now considered the "safest place in the world," with no confirmed
cases at all. The region had a close brush with Covid-19 when (44)______ hit the final cruise ships of the
season, but the virus didn't reach its frozen shores. And, because it's currently descending into winter, when
it's completely cut off, it should stay that way for now.
(45)______ there's no official native population here -- unless you count the many penguins, whales, seals
and albatrosses -- around 5,000 people, (46)______ scientists and researchers, currently reside in its 80 or so
bases. Keri Nelson, an administrative coordinator at Anvers Island's Palmer Station, the most northerly US
station in Antarctica, is one of them.
"I really don't think there's a person here right now (47)______ isn't grateful to be here, and to be safe," she
tells CNN Travel via email. "Some people are ready to head back home. To help people they love, and to be
of use in (48)______ ways during this time in history.
(Adapted from “https://edition.cnn.com”)
Question 44. A. income B. outbreaks C. output D. outcome
Question 45. A. Although B. Therefore C. Because D. However
Question 46. A. most B. mostly C. foremost D. almost
Question 47. A. when B. who C. where D. which
Question 48. A. others B. each C. other D. another
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. The plane had taken off. Paul realized he was on the wrong flight.
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B. No sooner had the plane taken off than Paul had realized he was on the wrong flight.
C. It was not until the plane had taken off, did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight.
D. Not until the plane had taken off did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight.
Question 50. Tell the police the truth. I'm sure they'll believe you.
A. I will tell the truth but the police doesn’t believe me.
B. Unless you tell the truth, the police will believe you.
C. The police will believe you if you tell them the truth.
D. If the police don’t believe me, I will not tell the truth.
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DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 804
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. Nature gave these tiny creatures the ability to reproduce quickly when food is abundant.
A. limited B. productive C. enormous D. plentiful
Question 2. There are approximately 100 billion galaxies in the universe.
A. nearly B. definitely C. normally D. exactly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 3. Linda is thanking Peter for giving her a book that she’s been looking for.
- Linda: “Thank you for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months.”
- Peter: “______.”
A. Thank you for looking for it
B. I’m glad you like it
C. You can say that again
D. I like reading books
Question 4. Janet and Dane are talking about parties.
- Janet: “Parties give us a good time to relax and socialize.”
- Dane: “________. We meet new friends and expand our network.”
A. That’s perfect B. I couldn’t agree more
C. I refuse to believe that D. Oh, I don’t know
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 5. You can play in this room. Make sure that you are not too noisy.
A. You can play in this room if you keep quiet.
B. Please keep quiet, otherwise you can play here.
C. Providing that you are too noisy, you can play in this room.
D. You can’t play in this room if you keep quiet.
Question 6. The storm was so great. Many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
A. So great was the storm that many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
B. Many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city in spite of the great storm.
C. It was so a great storm that many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
D. Although the storm was not great, many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 13.
Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they grow up. Today,
equality of the sexes is largely mandated by public policy and law. However, old-fashioned ideas and a lot of
prejudice are still part of our culture and present challenging questions for parents.
Gender stereotypes are rigid ideas about how boys and girls should behave. We all know what these
stereotypes are: A "feminine" girls should be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking. A
"masculine" boy should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive. How are children exposed to
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D.C., boys and girls are often treated differently in the classroom. They found out that when boys speak,
teachers usually offer constructive comments, when girls speech, teachers tend to focus on the behavior. It's
more important how the girls act rather than what they say.
The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. For example, few people
would give pink baby's clothes to a boy or a blue blanket to a girl. Later, many of us give girls dolls and
miniature kitchenware, while boys receive action figures and construction sets. There's nothing wrong with
that. The problem arises when certain activities are deemed appropriate for one sex but not the other.
According to Heather J. Nicholson, Ph.D., director of the National Resource Center for Girls, Inc., this kind of
practice prevents boys and girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives.
"The fact is," says Nicholson, "that society functions as a kind of sorting machine regarding gender. In a
recent survey, fifty-eight percent of eighth-grade girls but only six percent of boys earned money caring for
younger children. On the other hand, twenty-seven percent of boys but only three percent of girls earned
money doing lawn work". If we are serious about educating a generation to be good workers and parents, we
need to eliminate such stereotypes as those mentioned previously.
Gender stereotypes inevitably are passed to our children. However, by becoming aware of the messages
our children receive, we can help them develop ways to overcome these incorrect ideas. To counteract these
ideas, parents can look for ways to challenge and support their children, and to encourage confidence in ways
that go beyond what society's fixed ideas about differences of sext are.
(Adapted from https://en.isicollective.com)
Question 7. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. The influence of education and society on gender stereotypes.
B. Different prejudice about how girls and boys should behave and be treated.
C. Deep-seated stereotypes about genders and their effects.
D. The role of culture in the behavior of different genders.
Question 8. According to the second paragraph, David and Myra Sadker of the American University of
Washington, D.C found that ______.
A. boys are commented usefully whereas girls are paid attention to behavior.
B. girls are taught to be insecure, accommodating and illogical while boys are strong, unemotional,
aggressive, and competitive.
C. teachers often concentrate on boys' behavior and girls' manners.
D. schoolboys and schoolgirls are treated equally in the classroom.
Question 9. What does the word "that" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. People often give pink clothes to a boy and a blue blanket to a girl.
B. Many people give girls dolls and miniature kitchen and boys receive action figures and construction sets
when they were born.
C. People give different genders of children distinct kinds of presents or clothes.
D. The differences between boys and girls begin at birth and continue throughout childhood.
Question 10. The word "deemed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. celebrated B. established C. designed D. supposed
Question 11. According to the passage, which of the following is UNTRUE about gender stereotypes?
A. Male and female children are expected to behave the same as what adults think they should.
B. Its beneficial for children to practice fundamental skills if they are treated unequally quite early.
C. Children are differently treated not only at homes but also at schools.
D. The distinctions in treatment to boys and girls commence when they were given birth.
Question 12. The result of a recent survey showed that the number of girls at the age of eight paid for
babysitting was ______.
A. 27% B. 6% C. 58% D. 3%
Question 13. The word "counteract" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ______.
A. promote B. frustrate C. inspire D. encourage
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 14 to 18.
The (14)______of COVID-19 is an unprecedented public health crisis, touching nearly all countries and
communities across the world. The health impacts of COVID-19 are (15)______ and, rightly, in the forefront
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One of the most tangible outcomes of COVID-19 is the ever-increasing socio-economic gap between
learners. Over 365 million children are missing out on important school feeding programmes, (16)______
keep them healthy and motivated to learn. Moreover, families may be pushed to resort to negative coping
mechanisms to meet their needs, including child labour or reducing the number and quality of meals at a time
when staying healthy and keeping a strong immune system is particularly important.
Home learning may itself be a source of stress for families and learners, with pressure to take on new
responsibilities. Many children are suffering from anxiety, living without access to the internet or (17)______
means required to benefit from distance learning. Some older children are stressed about missing months of
education (18)______ they have to care for younger children in the home while parents and caregivers are
working.
(Adapted from https://en.unesco.org)
Question 14. A. beginning B. outbreak C. seriously D. danger
Question 15. A. mitigating B. worrying C. devastating D. deteriorating
Question 16. A. that B. when C. which D. who
Question 17. A. other B. all C. the other D. another
Question 18. A. as B. but C. although D. so
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 19. If we took the 10:30 train, we ______ too early.
A. will arrive B. would arrive
C. had arrived D. would have arrived
Question 20. He hardly has anything nowadays, ______?
A. does he B. has he C. doesn’t he D. hasn’t he
Question 21. The historic castle, ______ after the war, contains the city museum.
A. was rebuilding B. was rebuilt C. rebuilding D. rebuilt
Question 22. Next year, I have to decide which area of medicine I want to ______ in.
A. come B. hand C. specialize D. focus
Question 23. John congratulated us ______ passing our exam with high marks.
A. for B. on C. to D. by
Question 24. ______ the spread of Covid-19, many countries in the world were put on lockdown for a period
of time.
A. Because of B. Despite C. Although D. Because
Question 25. Unless we do something now, hundreds of plant and animal species will______.
A. cut up B. die out C. point out D. make up
Question 26. She left her hometown to ______ her dream to become a scientist.
A. fly B. come C. run D. pursue
Question 27. ______, Joe stays in bed and reads magazines.
A. Whenever it rains B. As it will be raining
C. When it will rain D. Whenever raining
Question 28. We had just got out of the car when it ______ to be on fire.
A. began B. has begun C. begins D. had begun
Question 29. He’s a great guide as he knows the town like the back of his ______.
A. arm B. hand C. leg D. finger
Question 30. What did you do with ______ camera I lent you ?
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 31. We can’t help ______ when someone slips on the banana skin.
A. laughed B. laughing C. laugh D. to laugh
Question 32. I think this is an ______ way to help people in remote and mountainous areas to read and write.
A. effectively B. effectiveness
C. effect D. effective
Question 33. The government has made a serious attempt to raise the ______ of living.
A. cost B. standard C. mode D. level
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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
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
For many American university students, the weeklong spring break holiday means an endless party on a
sunny beach in Florida or Mexico. In Panama City Beach, Florida, a city with a permanent population of
around 36,000, more than half a million university students arrive during the month of March to play and
party, making it the number one spring break destination in the United States. A weeklong drinking binge is
not for anyone, however, and a growing number of American university students have found a way to make
spring break matter. For them, joining or leading a group of volunteers to travel locally or internationally and
work to show problems such as poverty, homelessness, or environmental damage makes spring break a
unique learning experience that university students can feel good about. Students who participate in
alternative spring break projects find them very rewarding. While most university students have to get their
degrees before they can start helping people, student volunteers are able to help people now. On the other
hand, the accommodations are far from glamorous. Students often sleep on the floor of a school or spend the
week camping in tents. But students only pay around $250 for meals and transportation, which is much less
than some of their peers spend to travel to more traditional spring break hotspots.
Alternative spring break trips appear to be growing in popularity at universities across the United States.
Students cite a number of reasons for participating. Some appreciate the opportunity to socialize and meet
new friends. Others want to exercise their beliefs about people’s obligation to serve humanity and make the
world a better place. Whatever their reason, these students have discovered something that gives them rich
rewards along with a break from schoolwork.
(Adapted from Active skills for reading)
Question 34. What is the passage mainly about?
A. American students’ social life B. Students’ travelling preferences
C. A traditional approach to spring breaks D. Students’ alternative spring breaks
Question 35. How many university students travel to Panama Beach City every March for spring break?
A. Around 36, 000 B. Around 50, 000 C. Around 10, 000 D. Around 500, 000
Question 36. The word “cite” in paragraph 2 probably means ______.
A. list B. avoid C. invent D. get
Question 37. The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. people B. projects C. degrees D. students
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that alternative spring break trips try to
help solve?
A. Homelessness B. Environment damage
C. Poverty D. Overpopulation
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 39. It is not necessary for you to have any previous experience to apply for the job.
A. You shouldn't have any previous experience to apply for the job.
B. You mightn't have any previous experience to apply for the job.
C. You needn't have any previous experience to apply for the job.
D. You mustn't have any previous experience to apply for the job.
Question 40. The boss said, “Peter, I will be away for some days.”
A. The boss told Peter that he will be away for some days.
B. The boss said Peter that he would be away for some days.
C. The boss told Peter that he would be away for some days.
D. The boss said to Peter that he will be away for some days.
Question 41. Jame is more friendly than his friends.
A. Jame is less friendly than his friends.
B. Jame’s friends are not as friendly as he is.
C. Jame’s friends are friendlier than he is.
D. Jame is not as friendly as his friends.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 42. A. cohesive B. excellent C. dependent D. respectful
Question 43. A. recruit B. explore C. challenge D. protect
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 44. A. wildlife B. printer C. fiction D. dolphin
Question 45. A. knocks B. stops C. calls D. lasts
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 46. Every scientist know that gravity is the force that maintains the earth and the planets in their
A B C D
orbits around the sun.
Question 47. The little child shrunk in fear as the intimate police officer approached him.
A B C D
Question 48. The following activities can be done at the mall: buying groceries, eating lunch
A B C
and bill payment.
D
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 49. I have a vague recollection of watching the film when I was a child. I can’t recall much about it.
A. apparent B. indistinct
C. imprecise D. unclear
Question 50. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking whenever we meet.
A. offends me B. frightens me C. irritates me D. soothes me
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Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
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 1. Mrs Linda is not a good mother. She often neglects her children.
A. blames B. punishes C. takes care of D. disregards
Question 2. Small children often have difficulty singing in time with the music.
A. at the same pace with B. later than
C. all together to D. in good time for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 3. You should concentrate ______ what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer
all the questions.
A. at B. on C. to D. in
Question 4. The cup will be on ______ at the clubhouse for a month before being sent to the museum.
A. display B. parade C. stage D. exposition
Question 5. It was late, so we decided ______ a taxi home.
A. taken B. to take C. taking D. was taken
Question 6. Both parents should work to support their family and share domestic ______.
A. responsibility B. responsibly C. respond D. responsible
Question 7. I’m not leaving ______this job.
A. until I finish B. as soon as I will finish
C. as soon as I finished D. until I will finish
Question 8. ______ his disability, he participated in the 61st Tien Phong Newspaper Marathon held on Ly
Son island in Quang Ngai province.
A. Because of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
Question 9. As soon as the referee whistled, the game ______.
A. had started B. has started C. started D. was starting
Question 10. Be sure not to rely too______ on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign
language.
A. numerously B. abundantly
C. heavily D. severely
Question 11. What are your plans for ______ future?
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a
Question 12. It must be true. I heard it straight from the ______ mouth.
A. horse’s B. dog’s C. cat’s D. camel’s
Question 13. They rarely go to the beach due to their sickness, ______?
A. don’t they B. do they C. won’t they D. will they
Question 14. Hamlet, ______ by Shakespeare sometime in the early 1600s, is among the classics.
A. writing B. which were written
C. written D. was written
Question 15. If he did not tell me the truth, I ______ very sad.
A. would have been B. would be C. will be D. were
Question 16. It took them about one month to ______ how to start the equipment.
A. give up B. set off C. figure out D. turn down
Question 17. If you want to ______ your knowledge of the language, you should go and live in France.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 18. A. disruptive B. commercial C. absolute D. productive
Question 19. A. persuade B. threaten C. evolve D. destroy
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 20. At the store my duties are to keep the shelves stocked, to work the registers, and assisting
A B C D
customers.
Question 21. Each university consider the application before making the decision on the offer of the place.
A B C D
Question 22. Under prolonged stress, people become accessible to ailments such as headaches,
A B C
digestive issues, diabetes and heart disease.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 23. I will lend you money. Make sure you pay me by Monday.
A. I will lend you money provided you pay back by Monday.
B. Unless you pay me by Monday, I will lend you money.
C. I won’t lend you money in case you pay me by Monday.
D. I won’t lend you money if you pay me by Monday
Question 24. We arrived at the cinema. Then we realized our tickets were still at home.
A. No sooner had we realized that our tickets were still at home than we arrived at the cinema.
B. Only after we arrived at the cinema did we realize that our tickets were at home.
C. Not until we arrived at the cinema that we realized that our tickets were still at home
D. Hardly had we arrived at the cinema than we realized that our tickets were still at home.
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 25. Michael is less enthusiastic than his sister.
A. Michael is more enthusiastic than his sister.
B. Michael is not as enthusiastic as his sister.
C. Michael’s sister is not as enthusiastic as he is.
D. Michael’s sister is less enthusiastic than he is.
Question 26. Perhaps she doesn't want to see her ex-husband.
A. She needn't see her ex-husband. B. She must avoid seeing her ex-husband.
C. She may avoid seeing her ex-husband. D. She should avoid seeing her ex-husband.
Question 27. You broke my computer, Nam " Lan said.
A. Lan told Nam that he had broken his computer.
B. Lan told Nam he broke his computer.
C. Nam said that Lan broke her computer.
D. Lan told Nam that he had broken her computer.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 28. Kate is thanking Peter for giving her a present.
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- Peter: “______.”
A. Oh, that’s right B. Come on
C. Go ahead D. I'm pleased you like it
Question 29. Elena and Linda, two teachers, are talking about their online teaching.
- Elena: “We have to spend more time preparing for an online lesson”
- Linda: “______ . Electronic slides take us so much time.”
A. You’re dead wrong
B. I refuse to believe that
C. I absolutely agree with you
D. I may be wrong, but ….
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 30. Before he went on vacation, Peter left explicit instructions for the decoration of his office.
A. colorful B. direct C. vague D. clear
Question 31. In the future many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. services B. farms C. companies D. supermarkets
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 32. A. steps B. reads C. laughs D. looks
Question 33. A. ninety B. mistake C. picture D. income
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from (34) to (38).
Combining visual channels of facial expression and body gesture is a (34) ______ way to accomplish
effective affect analysis. The psychological researchers (35) ______ studied about body language suggests
that the integration of facial expression and body gesture is a mandatory process occurring early in human
processing stream. So the two modalities should be processed in a joint feature space, rather than fused at the
decision-level. (36) ______ of the main difficulties for the feature-level fusion is that the features from
different modalities may be incompatible, and the (37) ______ between different feature spaces is unknown.
Our motivation is that, as facial expression and body gesture are two sets of measurements for the affective
state, conceptually they are correlated. (38) ______ ,this analysis can establish their relationship, deriving a
semantic “affect” space, in which the face and body features are compatible and can be effectively fused.
(Adapted from ‘Beyond Facial Expressions: Learning Human Emotion from Body Gestures’ by Caifeng Shan, Shaogang Gong, and
Peter W. McOwan.)
Question 34. A. potential B. impossible C. redundant D. useless
Question 35. A. which B. whose C. when D. who
Question 36. A. Another B. Other C. One D. Every
Question 37. A. relationship B. capability C. expertise D. effectiveness
Question 38. A. Besides B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore,
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 45.
Many students believe that math is an inherited ability – either they have the math gene or they don’t.
However, a recent research shows that inborn talent might not be as important as we think. In the long run, the
most successful students are often those who work the hardest, not those with the highest IQs. These students
believe that perseverance, not an innate gift, is the key to achievement.
In her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck argues that a positive mindset is what
makes some students push themselves when others give up. Students with a “fixed mindset” believe that they
were born with a certain set of talents. They see challenges as a sign that they’ve reached the limit of their
natural ability, and they stop trying. On the contrary, students with a “growth mindset” believe that there are
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intelligence can be built through experience and effort, and are not held back by the idea of inborn
restrictions.
Geoff Colvin delivers a similar message in his book, Talent Is Overrated. He demonstrates that success is
almost always the result of what he calls “deliberate practice”, concentrated effort to improve one’s skills
through focused effort. Inborn talent might make a difference when a subject is first tackled, but years later,
it’s the hard-working children who are the most successful. Kim Callan – a math teacher – agrees: “It is rare
for a hard-working student to fail in my class.”
Having the right mindset is critical to success. Children need to believe in their ability to overcome
challenges through concentrated effort. If you place your child in the right math class and encourage him/ her
to work hard, there’s no limit to what he/she will be able to accomplish.
(Adapted from TOELF Junior Reading)
Question 39. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this article?
A. Important factors to be successful in math
B. How to know whether a child’s talent is inborn or acquired
C. How to help children control their states of mind
D. Parents’ important role in their children’s learning
Question 40. In the first paragraph, the words “these students” refer to ______.
A. the students with an inherited ability B. the students who love to learn math
C. the most successful students D. the students with the highest IQs
Question 41. In the third paragraph, the word “Overrated” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Overvalued B. Overloaded C. Overcast D. Overlooked
Question 42. As mentioned in paragraph 3, inborn talent might work ______.
A. when students have finished learning a subject
B. when students start to learn a subject
C. when a subject is hard to learn
D. when it takes a long time to learn a subject
Question 43. What is the point of Kim Callan – the math teacher?
A. All of the hard-working students failed in his math class.
B. Lots of the hard-working students failed in his math class.
C. Some of the hard-working students failed in his math class.
D. Almost none of the hard-working students failed in his math class.
Question 44. What is probably TRUE about this article?
A. Perseverance is the main reason for students’ success in math.
B. Success is almost always the result of students’ talent.
C. Inherited ability is the most important reason for students’ success in math.
D. Students with the highest IQs are more successful in math.
Question 45. In the last paragraph, the word “critical” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. hopeful B. important C. useful D. necessary
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 50.
Recently fans of top soaps, dramas and reality shows in the USA have started to get angry about the
number and frequency of the adverts in the middle of the programmes. Sometimes it seems that the adverts
are more important than the programmes themselves. For example, American dramas aren't as long as they
were in the past. Nowadays in the US, an ‘hour-long’ drama lasts about 40 minutes, whereas in the 1980s the
programmes lasted 48 minutes. The rest is adverts.
The ABC channel had slightly more adverts than other channels. But recently they've changed, which is
even worse than before! Before, all their dramas had four sections. But now its producers separate each
programme into six sections. Usually the first section is approximately ten minutes long. Then they have the
first break. When people have watched a programme for ten minutes, it’s much less probable that they will
stop watching or change channels. But then, in the next 45 minutes, there are four more commercial breaks.
Each break is about three and a half minutes long.
All of this makes it much more difficult for dramas’ writers to write good stories. Quiet scenes make no
impact because there are more and more adverts which are longer and longer. 'It's OK for game shows or
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depend on violence or melodramatic scenes, it's more difficult to make a story with six sections. The only
thing you can do is be more aggressive, either with the music or the visual impact, just to attract people's
attention after the adverts.’
(Adapted from Gateway B1)
Question 46. Which could be the best title of the passage?
A. Adverts turn TV viewers off. B. TV commercials are no longer in favour.
C. Commercial breaks increase productivity. D. Modern advertising is an advantage.
Question 47. The phrase “the programmes” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. American dramas B. the adverts C. the ABC channels D. reality shows
Question 48. The word “probable” in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. very difficult to deal with B. likely to happen
C. causing worry D. unable to believe
Question 49. According to the passage, previously all of the ABC channel’s dramas ______.
A. had six segments B. consisted of 4 parts
C. were divided into 5 separate parts D. lasted 40 minutes
Question 50. Which of the following is TRUE about game shows as stated in the passage?
A. They rely neither on violence nor melodramatic scenes.
B. It is possible to make them as six-part programmes.
C. Quiet scenes in game shows are important factors in attracting people’s attention.
D. They attract TV viewers by adverts lasting for three minutes.
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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 902
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
Making the right choice
The decision as to which university to apply to is often taken on the basis of a university’s position on the
world rankings table. Yet, (1)______ considerations, such as whether the course is theoretical or offers hands-
on experience and the amount of time that students will need to work independently should be taken into (2)
______. The fact is that some undergraduates (3) ______ express their dissatisfaction with their university
experience base their complaints on poor organisation, the lack of support received and on having fewer
contact hours than expected.
As higher education providers come under increasing pressure to meet (4) ______ targets and to maintain
or improve their status, course guidelines should clarify what participants can expect from the course and
what the course expects from them. This should ensure a reduction in student drop-out rates. Inevitably,
(5)______, no matter how much the content and structure is spelt out, some students will turn up with
unrealistic expectations that can never be met.
(Adapted from “Cambridge English Exam Booster for Advanced” by Carole Allsop, Mark Little and Anne Robinson)
Question 1. A. every B. one C. another D. other
Question 2. A. interest B. account C. importance D. detail
Question 3. A. who B. where C. why D. which
Question 4. A. established B. settled C. formed D. founded
Question 5. A. as a result B. because C. though D. therefore
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 6. Students from that university have undertaken a survey to find out the most effective study
habit.
A. proposed B. delayed C. conducted D. encouraged
Question 7. Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl.
A. information B. interest C. question D. recommendation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 8. Trang is thanking Mai for visiting her.
- Trang: “Thank you very much for spending time with me.”
- Mai: “______.”
A. You’re welcome B. That’s right
C. I’d love to D. It’s quite OK
Question 9. James and Peter are talking about trends among teenagers.
- James: “Following trends makes teenagers more updated.”
- Peter: “______ . Many young people spend a lot of time for their idols.”
A. Oh, I don’t know B. I suppose you’re right
C. I just don’t think it’s right D. You’re wrong there
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
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Question 10. The examiner will accept your answer. Make sure your handwriting is legible
A. So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
B. The examiner will accept your answer unless he can read your handwriting
C. The examiner won’t accept your answer if your handwriting is legible.
D. The examiner won’t accept your answer in case your handwriting is not legible
Question 11. She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him.
A. She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months.
B. A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him.
C. It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed
D. Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 12 to 16.
Over centuries, the sоurсеs оf соlоurs were highly valued. Recently, scientists discovered the
psychological effects of colours, and реорlе found ways to use this discovery to influence our feelings and
behaviour.
Red, thе colour of blood, symbolises fire, love and аngеr. In Eastern cultures, people believe it brings luсk,
wealth and success. In humans, the color red саn send different messages. Some реорlе redden, fоr example,
when they аrе аngrу оr еmbаrrаssеd. Researchers have discovered that in sрогts the team that is wearing red
is more likelу to win. Why? Because red seems to be the colour that signals dominance. It is also proved that
contact with this colour causes the heart rate to increase. However, оnе of red’s lighter shades, pink, can have
the opposite effect on реорlе. Men in prisons are less aggressive whеn the walls are a specific shade of pink.
Blue, the соlоur of the sky аnd sea, has some meaning. Its dаrkеr shades rерrеsеnt calm, stability and
power. Dark blue, for example, is the соlоur of the business suit оr police uniform; it tells others, 'I аm in
соntrоl.’ Bluе is also associated with depression. It’s common in English, for example, when you are feeling
sad or bitter, to talk about ‘feeling blue;’ while in lrаn, blue is the colour of mоurning, wоrn whеn а реrsоn
dies. Like pink, bluе has а calming effect оn people. Rooms painted blue help people to rеlах оr sleep.
Sleeping pills аrе often coloured blue to suggest exactly this idea. This colour also seems to reduce feelings
оf hunger. Blue food is rаrеlу seen in nature, and when it is, such food is usually nо lоngеr healthy to
соnsumе.
(Adapted from "Close-up B1+" by Angela Healan & Katrina Gormley)
Question 12. According to thе text, thе соlоur red ______.
A. makes people less aggressive
B. gives аn advantage to team members who wear it
C. symbolises bad luck
D. is believed to embarrass реорlе
Question 13. In paragraph 2, the word "dominance" is closest in meaning to______.
A. feeling lucky and successful B. having more power than others
C. being likely to win D. giving joy and pleasure
Question 14. According to paragraph 3, which is NOT considered as the meaning of the color blue?
A. They are in соntrоl. B. They are feeling upset when someone dies.
C. They have enough саlmness. D. They are deeply distressed.
Question 15. The рhrаsе ‘this idea’ in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. painting rooms B. relaxation C. stopping hunger D. food
Question 16. What is this reading passage mainly about?
A. How sources of соlоurs were highly valued B. How colours have a calming effect
C. How соlоurs have an impact on people D. How colours were discovered by scientists
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 23.
The transition of digital photography from the privilege of rich people to an ordinary home appliance has
caused some problems. That is the reason a modern man has a set of questions concerning digital cameras.
The basic problem in choosing a digital camera is the guarantee that the device you are purchasing will
“grow old” in a couple of months due to constant improvements and developments of technology. The only
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higher than the average market price for a digital camera at the moment. If a person chooses a digital camera,
there are several criteria of a great priority he needs to keep in mind: the price and the image resolution of the
camera, the capacity of the memory card, the presence of an LCD display, the interface of the device and its
weight and size.
The price of a digital camera depends on its quality factors. The resolution of a digital camera or the “size
of a digital image”, is measured in pixels which are photosensitive elements. It is common knowledge that the
bigger the amount of pixels in the camera properties is, the better it is. Therefore, if a high-detailed photo is
required, the usage of the zoom on a digital camera with low resolution will not give the desired result. In this
case, a person choosing a digital camera needs to exactly know what it will be used for and to choose it
according to its future destination. It is necessary to mention that the resolution of 640 x 480 is the lowest
resolution any customer should be orientated to. It is the minimal resolution with which the purchase of a
digital camera still remains reasonable.
The lens of the camera or the zoom properties allows saving a lot on the price of the device but hits the
quality of the pictures. The memory card is a very important issue, too. It is much better to choose a good
camera with a small memory capacity than an average digital camera with a larger memory capacity. The
presence of an LCD display is no longer a wish. It is a requirement for any digital camera. It allows people to
check the future image, to anticipate it and to delete bad images and therefore to save space.
(Adapted from TOELF Junior Reading)
Question 17. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Problems in Purchasing a Camera B. Elements of a Digital Camera
C. How to Choose a Digital Camera D. The Transition of Digital Photography
Question 18. In the first paragraph, the word “guarantee” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. employee B. assurance C. chance D. guidance
Question 19. hat does the word “its” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. the price B. the memory card C. the camera D. the display
Question 20. In the second paragraph, the phrase “depends on” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. makes up B. consists of C. is created by D. is decided by
Question 21. According to paragraph 2, when we are talking about the resolution of a digital camera, all of
the following are what we should be aware of EXCEPT ______.
A. the size and weight of the camera
B. the lowest resolution any customer should be orientated to
C. The purpose the camera will be used for
D. the future destination of the camera
Question 22. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The larger the capacity of the memory card is, the better the camera is.
B. It is not so necessary to pay attention to the presence of an LCD display.
C. The quality of the camera is much more important than the capacity of the memory card.
D. The lens of the camera is useless.
Question 23. According to the passage, which kind of cameras may a customer NOT buy?
A. An excellent camera with a small memory capacity
B. An average camera with a large memory capacity
C. A camera with minimal resolution but still sounds reasonable to purchase
D. A camera with a much higher price than the average market price
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 24. My brother enjoys three activities: playing checkers, welding, collect baseball cards.
A B C D
Question 25. The company said that it had always acted in collaboration with environmental laws.
A B C D
Question 26. Coconut oil produce a soap which will lather in salt water as well as fresh water.
A B C D
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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 27. The scholarship was a very wonderful opportunity for students to grasp, so they should make
full use of it.
A. miss B. destroy C. break D. hold
Question 28. Making money is not a bed of roses, so wake up early and go to work.
A. easy-peasy B. effortless C. pleasant D. demanding
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 29. A. pumps B. stays C. parks D. wants
Question 30. A. kick B. click C. hit D. like
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 31. Kate is less optimistic than her cousin.
A. Kate is more optimistic than her cousin.
B. Kate is not as optimistic as her cousin.
C. Kate’s cousin is less optimistic than she is.
D. Kate’s cousin is not as optimistic as she is
Question 32. “I explained this situation to you this morning”, said Tom to his wife.
A. Tom said that he explained that situation to his wife that morning.
B. Tom said he was explained to his wife about that situation.
C. Tom said that he had explained that situation to his wife that morning.
D. Tom said that he explained to his wife about that situation.
Question 33. I’m sure you are very tired after working so hard.
A. You should be very tired after working so hard.
B. You needn't be very tired after working so hard.
C. You must be very tired after working so hard.
D. You may be very tired after working so hard.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 34. ______ my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. Although
Question 35. No one wants to ______ responsibility for the problem.
A. give B. get C. take D. make
Question 36. I didn’t touch anything in this room until you ______ back.
A. will come B. came C. come D. had come
Question 37. It was the ______ that the fathers made the decision on whom their children were going to
marry.
A. fate B. custom C. superstition D. religion
Question 38. Are you satisfied ______ your test result?
A. from B. with C. for D. at
Question 39. Coronaviruses have caused two other recent epidemics, ______?
A. do they B. don’t they C. have they D. haven’t they
Question 40. In the end, he lost his ______ and started gabbling incoherently
A. mind B. head C. intelligence D. brain
Question 41. Mai seems nice, but she keeps herself to ______, so we don’t know much about her.
A. myself B. herself C. himself D. ourselves
Question 42. Passengers ______ for trains can use the waiting room on platform two.
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Question 43. They’d like to see their daughter______, get married, and have kids.
A. get over B. cut up C. look up D. settle down
Question 44. UK has made remarkable progress in gender ______.
A. equal B. equality
C. inequal D. equally
Question 45. What would you like to have for ______lunch.
A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 46. If they had enough time, they ______head south.
A. must B. might C. will D. can
Question 47. He had tidied the room ______.
A. by the time his mother gets home B. as soon as his mother gets home
C. when his mother will get home D. by the time his mother got home
Question 48. The pizza company promised ______ within half an hour.
A. to deliver B. was delivered C. delivering D. delivered
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 49. A. cartoon B. robot C. husband D. effort
Question 50. A. physical B. cultural C. informal D. typical
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DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 903
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 1. John is talking to Tom about the result of the driving test.
- John: “I’ve passed my driving test.”
- Tom: “______”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Good luck.
C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations!
Question 2. Helen and Rebeca are talking about flowers.
- Helen: “For me, flowers are part of life."
- Mary: “______ . They make us feel better when we are not so happy.”
A. You must be kidding B. Really?
C. In my opinion, you are correct. D. I can’t agree with you
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 3. Smoking is unhealthy. It also costs governments billions of dollars in health-care costs.
A. Not only is smoking unhealthy but it also costs government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
B. If smoking is unhealthy; it will cost government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
C. Smoking is so unhealthy that it costs government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
D. Whereas smoking is unhealthy, it costs government billions of dollars in health-care costs.
Question 4. You can go out with your friends. Make sure you finish your homework by 5 p.m.
A. You can’t go out with your friends in case you cannot finish your homework by 5 p.m.
B. You cannot go out with your friends provided you finish your homework by 5 p.m.
C. Unless you finish your homework by 5 p.m, you can go out with your friends.
D. As long as you finish your homework by 5 p.m, you can go out with your friends.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 5 to 9.
What is happiness
How happy were you yesterday? This is a question that happiness researchers ask. And they have
discovered that happiness does not necessarily come with more wealth or possessions. In the West there has
been an improvement in our (5)______ of living, but there is evidence that being richer doesn't make us
happier. Firstly, we soon get used to pleasure, so a new car or a holiday only gives a short term increase in
happiness. Secondly, we compare our lives with other people's, (6)______ can cause dissatisfaction.
According to psychologists, the happiest people have supportive social relationships. Friendship is more
important than earnings, and even (7)______ our immune system. Love and marriage also make people
happier, although strangely having children doesn't increase our sense of well-being!
Having worthwhile goals and doing meaningful work contribute to life satisfaction. So if your job doesn't
fit with your strengths and abilities you become less happy. (8)______, the loss of your job can affect you for
years, even after you get a new one. (9)______ areas which are important to happiness are your spiritual life,
your values and your health.
(Adapted from “Archievers B1” by Heien Halliwell)
Question 5. A. status B. class C. level D. standard
Question 6. A. who B. which C. where D. whose
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Question 8. A. Despite B. Therefore C. Whereas D. However
Question 9. A. Another B. Other C. One D. Each
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 10. It’s high time we ______ something for the poor.
A. do B. did C. must do D. will do
Question 11. Any items ______ in the classroom at the end of the term will be thrown away.
A. are left B. are leaving C. leaving D. left
Question 12. Davis learned to play______ violin when he was at university.
A. Ø (no article) B. the C. an D. a
Question 13. The students have English classes on Mondays, ______?
A. do they B. are they C. haven’t they D. don’t they
Question 14. Simon was in a difficult situation, so I agreed ______ him some money.
A. lending B. to lend C. lent D. lend
Question 15. She took one look at the blood and ______.
A. put down B. come up C. passed out D. took up
Question 16. In my mid-twenties, I joined the staff of a language school. The pay wasn’t brilliant but I could
make a ______.
A. living B. being C. staying D. existing
Question 17. With the help of modern devices, those who suffer hearing or vision ______ find life easier.
A. disadvantage B. inconvenience C. deficiency D. impairment
Question 18. His works have ______ an influence on many modern writers.
A. risen B. become C. had D. did
Question 19. If you ______a choice, which country would you visit?
A. will have B. have had C. had D. have
Question 20. The car chase at the end of the film was ______ and furious.
A. quick B. rapid C. vivid D. fast
Question 21. Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
A. impress B. impressive
C. impressively D. impression
Question 22. We’ll have a party ______.
A. when our exams will be over B. when our exams are over
C. while our exams being over D. while our exams was over
Question 23. The pictures of seals being killed in the Artic had a tremendous impact ______ public opinion.
A. with B. against C. on D. over
Question 24. They won the war ______it cost them millions of lives.
A. because of B. although C. despite D. because
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 25. A. decide B. balance C. commit D. restore
Question 26. A. exercise B. kangaroo C. festival D. pharmacy
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 27. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. regular B. frequent C. obvious D. rare
Question 28. Manchester United continue to play with the fire, losing 1-3 against Liverpool
A. take risks B. take a chance C. be in danger D. be certain
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
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Question 29. “I’ll tell you about this tomorrow, Mom”, said Peter.
A. Peter said to his Mom that he will tell her about that the next day.
B. Peter told his Mom that she would tell you about that the next day.
C. Peter told Mom that I would tell you about that the next day.
D. Peter told his Mom that he would tell her about that the next day.
Question 30. I am less observant than my sister.
A. My sister is not as observant as I am. B. I am not as observant as my sister.
C. I am more observant than my sister. D. My sister is less observant than I am.
Question 31. It is not necessary for you to read all the items in the reading list.
A. You shouldn't read all the items in the reading list.
B. You needn't read all the items in the reading list.
C. You mustn't read all the items in the reading list.
D. You ought not to read all the items in the reading list.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 32. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. alone B. widely C. overseas D. secretly
Question 33. A lot of waste from hotels and vehicles is also discharged into the water and air.
A. treated B. discussed C. released D. collected
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 34. Most visitors to London or Paris spend their time visiting the museums and to shop.
A B C D
Question 35. All applications asks for your address, telephone number and the title of the job for which
A B C D
you are applying.
Question 36. According to new regulations, car drivers will be fined up to 30-40 million VND and
A
have their driving license rejected for 22-24 months if they are caught driving under the
B C D
influence of alcohol.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 43.
Many of the major supermarket chains have come under fire with accusations of various unethical acts
over the past decade. They've wasted tonnes of food, they've underpaid their suppliers and they've contributed
to excessive plastic waste in their packaging, which has had its impact on our environment.
But supermarkets and grocers are starting to sit up and take notice. In response to growing consumer
backlash against the huge amounts of plastic waste generated by plastic packaging, some of the largest UK
supermarkets have signed up to a pact promising to transform packaging and cut plastic wastage. In a pledge
to reuse, recycle or compost all plastic wastage by 2025, supermarkets are now beginning to take some
responsibility for the part they play in contributing to the damage to our environment, with one major
supermarket announcing their plan to eliminate all plastic packaging in their own-brand products by 2023.
In response to criticisms over food waste, some supermarkets are donating some of their food surplus.
However, charities estimate that they are only accessing two per cent of supermarkets' total food surplus, so
this hardly seems to be solving the problem. Some say that supermarkets are simply not doing enough. Most
supermarkets operate under a veil of secrecy when asked for exact figures of food wastage, and without more
transparency it is hard to come up with a systematic approach to avoiding waste and to redistributing surplus
food.
Some smaller companies are now taking matters into their own hands and offering consumers a greener,
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plastic-free shops that have opened in recent years, encouraging customers to use their own containers or
compostable bags. Online grocer Farmdrop eliminates the need for large warehouses and the risk of huge food
surplus by delivering fresh produce from local farmers to its customers on a daily basis via electric cars,
offering farmers the lion's share of the retail price.
There is no doubt that we still have a long way to go in reducing food waste and plastic waste. But perhaps
the major supermarkets might take inspiration from these smaller grocers and gradually move towards a more
sustainable future for us all.
(Adapted from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)
Question 37. Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Sustainable Supermarkets B. Grocers vs. Supermarkets
C. Major Supermarket Chains D. Friendly Supermarkets
Question 38. According to paragraph 2, more and more people want supermarkets to ______.
A. reduce their plastic waste B. donate some of their food surplus
C. compost all plastic wastage D. lower their prices for local farmers
Question 39. The word “backlash” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. request B. agreement C. repercussion D. benefit
Question 40. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. criticisms B. supermarkets C. charities D. figures
Question 41. The phrase “the lion's share” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. the best choice B. the largest part
C. the animal's food D. the royal dish
Question 42. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. There is a grocer in Berlin that doesn't allow customers to use their own containers.
B. Supermarkets are not telling people how much food they are actually wasting.
C. Supermarkets are still denying that plastic packaging can cause damage to our environment.
D. Farmdrop stores large amounts of food and produces unnecessary waste.
Question 43. The author believes that small shops like Bulk Market and Farmdrop will ______.
A. provide containers and compostable bags for customers
B. gradually develop into major supermarkets
C. not eventually take over the major supermarkets
D. eliminate all their plastic packaging by 2023
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 44. A. paints B. speaks C. forms D. sleeps
Question 45. A. notice B. rival C. insert D. appoint
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 50.
Innovation in mobile phones has been happening so fast that it's difficult for consumers to change their
behaviour. Phones are constantly swallowing up other products like cameras, calculators, clocks, radios, and
digital music players. There are twenty different products that previously might have been bought separately
that can now be part of a mobile phone. Mobiles have changed the way people talk to one another, they have
generated a new type of language, they have saved lives and become style icons.
Obviously, the rich have been buying phones faster than the poor. But this happens with every innovation.
Mobile phone take-up among the poor has actually been far quicker than it was in the case of previous
products, such as colour television , computers and Internet access. Indeed, as mobile phones continue to
become cheaper and more powerful, they might prove to be more successful in bridging the gap between the
rich and the poor than expensive computers.
There are obviously drawbacks to mobiles as well : mobile users are two and a half times more likely to
develop cancer in areas of the brain adjacent to their phone ear, although researchers are unable to prove
whether this has anything to do with the phone; mobile thefts now account for a third of all street robberies in
London, and don't forget about all the accidents waiting to happen as people drive with a mobile in one hand.
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(Adapted from “Oxford Exam Excellence” - OUP)
Question 46. Which could be the best title of the passage?
A. Benefits of Mobile phones B. A Drawback of Mobiles
C. Mobile Revolution D. The Future of Mobile phones
Question 47. The phrase “they in paragraph 1 refers to______.
A. mobiles B. the way C. language D. people
Question 48. The word “adjacent” in paragraph 3 mostly means______.
A. near B. harmful C. far D. contrasting
Question 49. Among the poor, the demand for mobile phones ______.
A. is higher than among the rich
B. has created more of a gap with the rich
C. follows the pattern of similar innovations
D. has grown faster than the demand for computers
Question 50. Which of the following is NOT one disadvantage of mobile phones as stated in the passage?
A. High operating costs. B. Possible health risk.
C. Increased danger to road users. D. Higher crime rate.
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DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 904
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7.
Most libraries require you to register before you are allowed to borrow any of their materials. This means
you will probably be asked to fill out and sign a registration card. When you do this, you are not only giving
the library your name and address for their files, you are also signing an agreement. The agreement says,
basically, that you will obey the rules of the library. A parent or guardian is sometimes also required to sign
the card.
To be entitled to use your school library, you probably must only be enrolled in that school. Once you are
registered, you will be issued a library or borrower’s card. On this card will be your name and a number. Each
time you check out, that is, officially borrow something from the library, you will have to present this card to
the librarian.
If your library is large enough, it may have film equipment that you may borrow. To do so, however, the
library usually requires a separate registration. You may also have to take and pass a course the library gives
on how to operate the different pieces of equipment.
You usually check out and return borrowed materials at the same desk. The sign on this desk may read
Circulation Desk, Check Out Here, or perhaps Charge Desk.
The library staff member at this desk will take your card and stamp the book card with a date. This is the
date by which you are expected to return the material to the library, so others can have the chance of
borrowing it. Many libraries allow you to renew the book if it has not been requested by others.
Some libraries charge a fine for each day a library book is overdue, kept out beyond the date stamped on
the book card. There are also often fines for books returned damaged or written in. Should you lose a library
book, you may be required to pay the library the amount it was worth. Not paying fines could result in your
losing all library privileges.
(Adapted from Basic IELTS reading by Zhang Juan)
Question 1. Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. How to borrow materials from libraries B. How to use a school library
C. How libraries work D. How to use a library or borrower’s card
Question 2. According to paragraph 1, to be allowed to borrow any materials from a library, you must do
everything EXCEPT ______.
A. fill out a registration card B. provide your name
C. provide your parent’s address D. provide your signature
Question 3. The word “entitled” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. requested B. required C. allowed D. enabled
Question 4. The word “overdue” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. lost B. unpaid C. wrong D. belated
Question 5. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Students can borrow the materials as long as they like.
B. Students have to pay fines for any damaged or overdue books.
C. Students are allowed to renew the books any time.
D. Students will not have library privileges if they lose a library book.
Question 6. The word “it” in paragraph 6 refers to ______.
A. a fine B. the book card C. a library book D. the library
Question 7. What is the author’s attitude to the matter mentioned in the passage?
A. sarcastic B. critical
C. neutral D. admirable
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 8. The patient could not recover unless he ______an operation.
A. had undergone B. underwent C. was undergoing D. would undergo
Question 9. They are always ______ about how smart their children are.
A. praising B. complimenting C. boasting D. congratulating
Question 10. After he finished ______ the show, he turned off the TV and went to bed.
A. to watch B. watched C. watching D. watch
Question 11. ______, they watched a programme on TV.
A. When they will drink their coffee B. When they drink their coffee
C. As they were drinking their coffee D. By the time they drink their coffee
Question 12. I would rather you ______ next Sunday.
A. will come B. have come C. will have come D. came
Question 13. It is believed that travelling is a good way to expand our ______ of the world.
A. knowledge B. knowledgeably C. knowledgeable D. know
Question 14. These occupations now ______ 37. 6 percent of all workers.
A. make up B. account for C. call for D. look into
Question 15. You mustn’t be afraid to ______ your mind; it’s important that everyone hears your views in
our class discussion.
A. say B. talk C. tell D. speak
Question 16. They didn't finish their homework, ______?
A. didn’t they B. are they C. were they D. did they
Question 17. A child should drink milk at least twice ______ day.
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)
Question 18. The laboratory began to ______ experiments on rats.
A. work B. set C. conduct D. carry
Question 19. I found it very stressful living in the centre of town, so I was pleased when we moved to a quiet
residential area in the ______.
A. edge B. suburbs C. boundary D. outskirts
Question 20. As far as I can judge, she was completely unaware ______ the seriousness of the situation.
A. with B. about C. of D. in
Question 21. We still enjoy living in the countryside ______ there is nothing special to do there.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
Question 22. The package ______ this morning is on my desk.
A. is delivering B. delivering C. was delivered D. delivered
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.
A different kind of education
‘Alternative' schools exist in most countries but they are in the minority. They are often privately funded
and have a particular focus. Many are residential, as children travel some distance to attend them. Some aim
to encourage creativity, with a large amount of time spent on subjects (23)______ are artistic like music or
performing arts. Some have few rules on attendance and allow children to decide for themselves how and
when they study. This may result in children valuing and acknowledging the relevance of education along
with a true willingness to learn but it may also be (24)______. In mainstream schools there will be an
awareness of the range of abilities and levels of competence that can be expected from (25)______ student in
each subject. (26)______, there is a more limited number of possibilities available for offering specialised
programmes as these schools usually have to (27)______ a conventional curriculum and may not have
insufficient funds.
(Adapted from "Complete Advanced" by Laura Matthews and Barbara Thomas)
Question 23. A. which B. who C. whose D. where
Question 24. A. destroyed B. doubtful C. adequate D. disastrous
Question 25. A. each B. every C. some D. others
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Question 27. A. follow B. carry C. chase D. lead
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 28. John is talking to Tom about the final exam tomorrow.
- John: “I’ll have the final exam tomorrow.”
- Tom: “______”
A. Good luck! B. That’s a good idea.
C. It’s wonderful. D. You’re welcome.
Question 29. Kathy and Maria are talking about teaching job.
- Kathy: “Teachers have nothing to do with students’ progress.”
- Maria: “______. Actually, they can affect students in various ways.”
A. I couldn’t agree more B. I couldn’t agree less
C. Don’t say anything about it D. I like your idea
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 30. The chief's unexpected praise really gave my floundering project a shot in the arm.
A. an impediment B. an aid C. a compliment D. an encouragement
Question 31. A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to permanent bone deformities.
A. irreparable B. occasional C. temporary D. infinite
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 32. A. religion B. compliment C. discussion D. condition
Question 33. A. careful B. sunny C. famous D. ideal
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 34. I had an all-expenses-paid business travel to Hong Kong last May. It was
A B C
the most wonderful of all!
D
Question 35. Because of their hardness, industrial diamonds can be used for cutting, to grind and drilling.
A B C D
Question 36. Today we know that the earth is one of nine planets which orbits the sun.
A B C D
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 37. A. krill B. gift C. tie D. dish
Question 38. A. fails B. sings C. buys D. gets
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 43.
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an
application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this,
the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job.
Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your
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interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should
emphasize your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both
yourself and the company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It
should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should
never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing
your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement requires that
you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable". However, when you
go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this reason, you should investigate
both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want to ask for less than you deserve or
more than is reasonable.
(Adapted from “Select Readings-Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
Question 39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Differences between a résumé and a letter of application
B. Tips for writing an effective letter of application
C. The importance of salary in job hunting
D. Dos and don’ts in a job interview
Question 40. The word “grant” in paragraph 1 mostly means ______.
A. consider assuring B. approve of giving
C. agree to sponsor D. refuse to offer
Question 41. According to the passage, the applicant should ______ when in writing a letter of application?
A. reveal his or her ambition and enthusiasm about the job as much as possible
B. exclude his or her reasons for quitting the last job to the employer
C. mention salary as the foremost affair
D. conceal their understanding on the company
Question 42. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. your work B. the letter of application
C. an opportunity D. the résumé
Question 43. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The employer would decide on the applicant’s salary based on his or her résumé.
B. The résumé must be written in just few words, but in formal style.
C. The applicant must avoid describing his or her background concerning the job in the letter of
application.
D. The applicant should draw up whatever he or she wants from the company in the letter of application.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 44. I’ll let you borrow the book. Make sure you return it next week.
A. Providing you return the book next week, I’ll let you borrow it.
B. I won’t let you borrow it as long as you promise to return the book next week.
C. If you don’t return the book, I’ll let you borrow it.
D. Unless you return the book, I let you borrow it.
Question 45. She spoke English very fast. Nobody understood her.
A. Only if she spoke English fast did nobody understood her.
B. So fast did she speak that nobody understood her.
C. Had she spoken English so fast, everyone would have understood her.
D. Not until she spoke English fast that somebody understood her.
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 46. Bill drives less carefully than he used to.
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B. Bill didn’t use to drive as carefully as he does now.
C. Bill doesn’t drive more carelessly than he used to.
D. Bill doesn’t drive as carefully as he used to.
Question 47. You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam.
A. You must talk during the exam. B. You might keep quiet during the exam.
C. You should talk during the exam. D. You must keep quiet during the exam.
Question 48. Mike said, “We have bought these books today.”
A. Mike said they have bought those books that day.
B. Mike said they had bought those books that day.
C. Mike said they bought those books that day.
D. Mike said they had bought those books today.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 49. The music is what makes the movie so memorable.
A. remarkable B. enjoyable C. incredible D. unforgettable
Question 50. The judges decided to exclude evidence which had been unfairly attained.
A. clue B. proof C. sign D. data
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DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 013
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
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 1. A. appeals B. answers C. begins D. consists
Question 2. A. mingle B. import C. derive D. flourish
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 3. I can’t say if I like the job or not. It’s ______ days yet.
A. final B. several C. only D. early
Question 4. After one-month stay with his aunt in the countryside, Linh was accustomed ______ farm life.
A. in B. to C. with D. on
Question 5. This message is for children ______ by their parents after school.
A. picking up B. are picking up C. are picked up D. picked up
Question 6. If I had enough money, I ______abroad to improve my English.
A. am going B. should have to go
C. would go D. will go
Question 7. The guests had left when I came to the party, so I ______ no one there.
A. have seen B. were seeing C. have seen D. saw
Question 8. Changing schools ______ a big difference to my life.
A. prepared B. made C. put D. did
Question 9. The little girl has a pet, ______?
A. doesn’t she B. is she C. does she D. hasn’t she
Question 10. A new campaign has already been ______ by all high schools in the district to help
disadvantaged children go to school.
A. determined B. achieved
C. launched D. stimulated
Question 11. They ______ an old cottage in the Scottish Highlands because it was in bad condition.
A. did up B. filled out C. turn up D. set off
Question 12. We went out for a meal last night. ______ restaurant we went to was excellent.
A. An B. The C. Ø (no article) D. A
Question 13. Increased consumption will lead to faster ______ of our natural resources.
A. exhaustively B. exhaust C. exhaustion D. exhaustive
Question 14. The final exam must be put off for a month ______ the COVID 19 epidemic.
A. despite B. because C. because of D. although
Question 15. I waved to Karen but I failed ______her attention.
A. to be attracted B. attracting C. attracted D. to attract
Question 16. ______, we will be able to leave for the airport.
A. As soon as the taxi will arrive B. After the taxi had arrived
C. As soon as the taxi arrives D. Before the taxi arrived
Question 17. The move to a different environment brought out a significant ______ in my cousin’s state of
mind.
A. change B. effect C. impact D. influence
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
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Question 18. He's a very talented young actor who's just ready to break through.
A. gifted B. great C. good D. famous
Question 19. I’ve never been fond of domestic chores like cooking and cleaning.
A. household B. foreign C. official D. unexpected
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 20 to 26.
The first drawings on walls appeared in caves thousands of years ago. Later the Ancient Romans and
Greeks wrote their names and protest poems on buildings. Modern graffiti seems to have appeared in
Philadelphia in the early 1960s, and by the late sixties it had reached New York. The new art form really took
off in the 1970s, when people began writing their names, or “tags”, on buildings all over the city. In the mid
seventies it was sometimes hard to see out of a subway car window, because the trains were completely
covered in spray paintings known as “masterpieces”.
In the early days, the “taggers” were part of street gangs who were concerned with marking their territory.
They worked in groups called “crews”, and called what they did “writing” – the term “graffiti” was first used
by The New York Times and the novelist Norman Mailer. Art galleries in New York began buying graffiti in
the early seventies. But at the same time that it began to be regarded as an art form, John Lindsay, the then
mayor of New York, declared the first war on graffiti. By the 1980s it became much harder to write on
subway trains without being caught, and instead many of the more established graffiti artists began using
roofs of buildings or canvases.
The debate over whether graffiti is art or vandalism is still going on. Peter Vallone, a New York city
councillor, thinks that graffiti done with permission can be art, but if it is on someone else’s property it
becomes a crime. ‘I have a message for the graffiti vandals out there,’ he said recently. ‘Your freedom of
expression ends where my property begins.’ On the other hand, Felix, a member of the Berlin-based group
Reclaim Your City, says that artists are reclaiming cities for the public from advertisers, and that graffiti
represents freedom and makes cities more vibrant.
For decades graffiti has been a springboard to international fame for a few. Jean-Michel Basquiat began
spraying on the street in the 1970s before becoming a respected artist in the ’80s. The Frenchman Blek le Rat
and the British artist Banksy have achieved international fame by producing complex works with stencils,
often making political or humorous points. Works by Banksy have been sold for over £100,000. Graffiti is
now sometimes big business.
(Adapted from https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org)
Question 20. What is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Taggers in graffiti B. The future of graffiti
C. The history of graffiti D. Famous graffiti artists
Question 21. Why was the seventies an important decade in the history of graffiti?
A. That was when graffiti first reached New York.
B. That was when the trains were covered in spray paintings.
C. That was when modern graffiti first appeared.
D. That was when modern graffiti first became really popular.
Question 22. According to the first paragraph, what is a “ masterpiece” in graffiti?
A. A really high-quality piece of graffiti.
B. Ancient Romans and Greeks’ names and poems on buildings.
C. A full piece of graffiti, like those seen on subway trains.
D. A work of graffiti showing the artist’s name.
Question 23. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the grafiti B. the novelist
C. the mayor D. the New York Times
Question 24. The word “established” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. imaginative B. current C. creative D. renowned
Question 25. Which statement is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Graffiti is a crime if the artist does not have permission.
B. A newspaper and an author coined the phrase “graffiti”
C. The first taggers wanted to show which streets belonged to which gangs.
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Question 26. The word “ vibrant” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. imaginative B. prosperous C. modern D. exciting
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 27 to 31.
It is not surprising that the birthplace of cola was the hot and humid American South. This region had long
specialized in creating delicious soft drinks. A druggist in Atlanta, Georgia named John Pemberton created
the most well-known drink brand in the world in the 1880s. However, it seems clear that he had no idea how
big it would become.
Like many American pharmacists of the day, Pemberton was opposed to the drinking of alcohol and
wanted to produce a stimulating soft drink. First, he made "the French Wine of Coca," made from the coca
leaf. Then he began to experiment with the cola nut. Eventually, he managed to make a combination of the
two that he thought was sweet, but not too sweet. Deciding that "the two C's would look well in advertising,"
he named it Coca-Cola.
Pemberton's invention caught on fairly quickly. By 1905, "Coke" was being advertised all over the
country as "The Great Natural Temperance Drink." The drink enjoyed additional success since there was a
large and popular temperance movement in the US at that time. In the 1920s, alcohol was outlawed, and sales
of Coke rose significantly. However, they continued to rise even after the law was removed.
Another reason for Coke's popularity was good business sense. A year after he invented Coca-Cola,
Pemberton had sold it to Asa Griggs Candler for only $283.26! Candler was a marketing genius, and by the
time he sold the Coca-Cola Company in 1919, it was worth $25 million.
(Adapted from "Power Content Reading" by Lucia Barrimore et al.)
Question 27. Which of the following would be the best title for the reading?
A. The Temperance Movement and Coke's success B. John Pemberton created Coca-Cola
C. The Invention and History of Coca-Cola D. Cola is the World's Most Popular Soft Drink
Question 28. By 1905, Coke was advertised all over the country and became successful because of ______ .
A. Coca-Cola’s attracting name. B. The popular temperance movement .
C. its great taste. D. Opposition to alcohol.
Question 29. In paragraph 3, the word "caught on" is closest in meaning to______.
A. became popular B. became legal
C. became important D. became successful
Question 30. What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to______.
A. pharmacists B. alcohol and Coke C. sales of Coke D. advertisers
Question 31. All of the followings are true of Pemberton EXCEPT that______.
A. he made "French wine of Coca" from the cola nut
B. he produced stimulating alcohol from coca leaves and cola nuts
C. he made "French wine of Coca" from the coca leaf
D. he combined the coca leaf and cola nut to make "French wine"
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 32. In the recruitment interview, his abilities were highly appreciated by the personal manager.
A B C D
Question 33. The Amazon and the Nile is the two largest rivers in the world.
A B C D
Question 34. This summer the Recreation Department will sponsor classes in swimming and to lift weights.
A B C D
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 35. I clearly remember talking to my sister -in-law at a chance meeting two years ago.
A. deliberate B. unplanned C. accidental D. unintentional
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A. eventually B. shortly C. instantly D. directly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 37. The issue was very essential for life. Most people concerned of it.
A. Essential as the issue was, nobody concerned of it.
B. Such is an essential problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. Only if the issue were essential, some people would concerned of it.
D. But for the essential issue, most people wouldn’t have concerned of it.
Question 38. You will know how to use this machine. Make sure you read the instructions carefully.
A. You will know how to use this machine providing you read the instructions carefully.
B. You won’t know how to use this machine if you read the instructions carefully.
C. You will know how to use this machine as long as you don’t read the instruction carefully.
D. Unless you read the instructions carefully, you will know how to use this machine.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 39. Julia and Dane are talking about choosing universities.
- Julia: “It is important that we need to choose a university that is suitable for our ability and desire.”
- Dane: “______. Choosing the right university will certainly affect our future.”
A. I refuse to believe that B. I couldn’t agree more
C. Sorry, I have no idea D. Oh, I don’t know
Question 40. Peter is talking to Mary about her skin.
- Peter: “You should eat more fruits and vegetables.”
- Mary: “______”
A. No problem. B. Yes, I will. Thank you.
C. It’s me. D. I don’t agree.
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. The medical examination before you start work is obligatory.
A. You can have the medical examination before you start work .
B. You must have the medical examination before you start work .
C. You may have the medical examination before you start work .
D. You should have the medical examination before you start work .
Question 42. I am less intelligent than my brother.
A. My brother is less intelligent than I am. B. I am more intelligent than my brother.
C. My brother is not as intelligent as I am. D. I am not as intelligent as my brother.
Question 43. “I bought these books last week”, he said.
A. He said he had bought those books the week before.
B. He said he had bought these books last week
C. He said he bought these books last week.
D. He said he bought these books the week before.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 44. A. offer B. money C. device D. father
Question 45. A. childbearing B. attainment C. homemaker D. energy
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 50.
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Recent research indicates that graduates applying to some of the UK's leading employers stand a much
better chance of being offered a job if they have already had (46)______ work experience with the same
organization - either through internships, industrial placements or vacation work. (47)______ three quarters of
graduate vacancies are likely to be snapped up by graduates (48)______ already had some work experience
with the same employer. This latest research confirm that taking part in work placements or internships whilst
at university is now just as important as getting a good degree. A separate study warns that almost six in ten
students finish university without a graduate job, highlighting the (49)______ competition for graduate jobs.
It is not (49)______ that employers are going to be interested in your previous work experience and while this
does not have to have been a glamorous internship with an investment bank, using your time at university to
gain work experience is going to have a major impact on your future job prospects.
(Adapted from "Complete Advanced" by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)
Question 46. A. few B. each C. other D. some
Question 47. A. However B. As a result C. In fact D. On the contrary
Question 48. A. why B. who C. whose D. which
Question 49. A. massive B. considerable C. intense D. immense
Question 50. A. amazing B. shocking C. surprising D. astonishing
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DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 014
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1. The teenagers went camping in the forest ______ the rain.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
Question 2. I gave the waiter a $ 50 note and waited for my ______.
A. cost B. cash C. supply D. change
Question 3. ______, I will give him the report.
A. When he will return B. When he returns
C. Until he will return D. No sooner he returned
Question 4. The French government has discouraged grocery stores ______ providing free plastic bags to
customers since 2016.
A. towards B. against C. with D. from
Question 5. We live at______ third house from the church.
A. Ø (no article) B. the C. an D. a
Question 6. We were all ______ by the scheme and invested far more money than we should have.
A. turned into B. given up C. handed in D. taken in
Question 7. She avoided ______ him about her plans.
A. tell B. to tell C. told D. telling
Question 8. A car ______ outside the building at the time of the explosion was destroyed.
A. which is standing B. stood
C. was standing D. standing
Question 9. If I ______as young as you are, I would sail in a boat round the world.
A. would be B. were C. am D. had been
Question 10. Certificates provide proofs of your ______.
A. qualify B. qualified C. qualifications D. qualities
Question 11. Jane was late for work, ______?
A. won’t they B. didn’t they C. wasn’t they D. was they
Question 12. Mary was doing her homework when the telephone suddenly ______.
A. rang B. rings C. was ringing D. has rung
Question 13. Because of the economic crisis, many workers are now in ______ of losing their jobs.
A. warning B. threat C. danger D. worry
Question 14. The manager has given the project the ______ light.
A. blue B. red C. green D. spot
Question 15. Mr. Smith often ______ advantage of my friendship and leaves the unpleasant tasks for me to
do.
A. makes B. finds C. does D. takes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.
Scientists know that there were wolves on Earth about one million years ago. Dogs, on the other hand,
have not been on Earth nearly as long. The oldest dog remains, found in Germany, are about 14,000 years old.
Scientists have proven that dogs are descended from wolves. Though wolves and dogs share some of the same
genes, they are not exactly alike. In fact, there are as many differences as there are similarities between the
two.
First, there are physical differences between the two. Wolves have longer legs, larger feet, and a broader
skull than dogs. They also walk differently from dogs. A wolf runs on its toes with its heels raised up from the
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Second, there are mental differences between the two. Dogs have been domesticated. This means that dogs
have been brought under the control of humans in order to provide companionship. Wolves have not been
domesticated. They are wild animals. Having a dog as a pet is like having a juvenile wolf. A young wolf will
turn into a mature adult, while a young dog does not mature. A dog might seem smart by performing tricks
for people. Wolves need to be smart to survive in the wild. While it may not be impossible to have a wolf as a
pet, scientists are of the opinion that a wolf could never be domesticated in the same way as a dog.
It’s important to keep in mind that the differences between the two are great, and each should be
appreciated in its own habitat or home.
(Adapted from Paul Edmunds, Nancie McKinnon, Developing skills for TEOFL iBT)
Question 16. The passage mainly discusses ______.
A. the differences and similarities between wolves and dogs
B. the way to distinguish between a wolf and a dog
C. the great differences between the wolf and the dog
D. the similarities between the wolf and the dog
Question 17. The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. both wolves and dogs B. scientists
C. wolves D. dogs
Question 18. The word “mature” in paragraph 3 almost means ______.
A. completely evolve B. fully grown
C. full blossom D. early rise
Question 19. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the dog?
A. Dogs provide human beings with companionship.
B. Dog shares some genes with those of wolves.
C. A dog walks the same way as a young wolf does.
D. A dog might be smart enough to perform tricks.
Question 20. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the wolf?
A. Wolves could not be domesticated the way dogs have been.
B. Wolves have been living on Earth for about a million years.
C. Wolves have better genes than dogs, so they are stronger.
D. Wolves may not be kept as pets the way dogs have been.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 27.
The naïve view of intercultural contact – that any intercultural contact is likely to be beneficial – has been
proven repeatedly to be incorrect. But what, then, are the conditions under which intercultural contacts might
turn out to be favorable? What do we know about the attitudes that form when people have frequent
intercultural contacts with one another?
In his classic study on the contact hypothesis, Yehuda Amir describes four conditions that are likely to
lead to positive attitudes as a result of intercultural communication. Interestingly, each of these conditions
affects the motivational component of intercultural competence. The first condition is that there must be
support from the top. That is, if the high-status individuals – those who are in charge or who are recognized as
authority figures – support the international contact, it is more likely to lead to a positive outcome.
The second condition for positive intercultural interactions is that those involved have a personal stake in
the outcome. This means that the individuals involved have something to gain if they are successful – or
something to lose if they are unsuccessful – that makes them regard the interactions as personal. If someone is
personally invested in the outcome of the interaction, there is increased motivation to do well and make it
thrive.
The third condition affecting the likelihood that intercultural interactions will be regarded as positive is
that the actual intercultural contacts are viewed as pleasing and constructive. Interactions that are enjoyable
make people feel good about their experiences and increase the prospects for further intercultural contacts.
The fourth condition that Amir says will likely lead to favorable attitudes as a consequence of intercultural
interactions is related to the perceived outcome of the interaction. When all parties have the potential to be
effective – that is, when the members of both cultures either have common goals or view the interaction as
allowing them to achieve their own individual goals – then successful cooperation is possible, and the
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(adapted from Intercultural Competence by Myron W. Lustig & Jolene Koester)
Question 21. Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Consequences of Intercultural Interactions B. Conditions for Communicative Competence
C. Attitudes among Cultural Members D. Incorrect Views on Intercultural Contacts
Question 22. The word “classic” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. excellent B. traditional C. independent D. academic
Question 23. According to paragraph 2, what part of intercultural competence is affected by each of the
conditions?
A. Communication B. Support C. Attitude D. Motivation
Question 24. The word “thrive” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. remain B. flourish C. benefit D. result
Question 25. According to the passage, which of the following would result in positive attitudes among
people having intercultural contacts?
A. Pleasing and constructive discussion B. Active involvement in the interaction
C. Successful international investment D. Opposition from people in authority
Question 26. The word ‘them’ in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. intercultural interactions B. common goals
C. members of both cultures D. all effective parties
Question 27. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Intercultural contacts do not always bring about helpful or useful effects.
B. When interactants reach their personal goals, successful cooperation is possible.
C. If someone regards an intercultural interaction as personal, it may be successful.
D. Enjoyable interactions reduce the possibility of further intercultural contacts.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32.
Be a better listener
Listening is the most important of all skills for successful conversations at work, college or in social
situations. Generally, people are very poor listeners. The reason for this is that when talking to a colleague or
a friend, they are often already preparing their (28)______while the colleague or friend is still speaking. But
effective listening requires that you listen (29) ______there were nothing else in the world more fascinating to
you than what that person is saying.
Even in the middle of an extremely noisy party, the very best listeners seem to have acquired the gift of
making the person (30) ______ is speaking feel as if he or she the only person in the room. They do this by
paying close attention and asking lot of questions.
One very useful technique to get the conversation going is to ask, ‘what do you mean, exactly?’ it’s
impossible for the other person not to (31)______more detail. You can then follow up with (32)______open-
ended questions and keep the conversation rolling along.
(Adapted from “Gold Advanced” by Sally Burgess, Amanda Thomas)
Question 28. A. response B. speech C. expression D. reaction
Question 29. A. and B. as though C. if D. but
Question 30. A. what B. whom C. why D. who
Question 31. A. provide B. contribute C. participate D. attach
Question 32. A. one B. another C. each D. other
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 33. You will pass the exam. Make sure you try to work hard.
A. If you try to work hard, you won’t pass in the exam.
B. You will pass the exam provided that you try to work hard.
C. You won’t pass the exam as long as you try to work hard.
D. Unless you try to work hard, you will pass the exam.
Question 34. He had just approached the house. The policeman stopped him. Trang 4/5 - Mã đề 014
A. Only after the police had stopped him did he approach the house.
B. No sooner had he approached the house than the policeman stopped him.
C. Had he approached the house, the policeman would have stopped him.
D. Not until he approaches the house do the police stop him.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 35. The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matters such as plant pollens and dust.
A. polluted B. filled C. concentrated D. occupied
Question 36. People believe that computer skills will enhance their job opportunities.
A. stabilize B. diminish C. alter D. increase
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 37. Juliet and David are talking about travelling.
- Juliet: “Do you think travelling broadens our mind”
- David: “______. When you travel to a new place, you can learn about a new culture.”
A. You’re dead wrong B. I completely agree
C. You must be kidding D. I refuse to believe that
Question 38. Minh is very bored with his studying and he tells Tom about this.
- Tom: “You had better work harder.”
- Minh: “______”
A. You are wrong.
B. I don’t agree.
C. I have worked hard.
D. Yes, I will. Thanks.
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 39. The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of the painting.
A. investigate B. examine C. ignore D. measure
Question 40. Self-motivation is indispensable for learning a foreign language.
A. understandable B. unnecessary C. remarkable D. essential
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 41. A. hairdresser B. passenger C. carpenter D. reviewer
Question 42. A. travel B. action C. career D. wildlife
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 43. “My mother is reading books now”, said Tim.
A. Tim said that his mother is reading books then.
B. Tim said that his mother was reading books now.
C. Tim said my mother was reading books then.
D. Tim said that his mother was reading books then.
Question 44. In my opinion, money is less important than moral values.
A. In my opinion, money is more important than moral values.
B. In my opinion, moral values are not as important as money.
C. In my opinion, money is not as important as moral values.
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Question 45. Eating chewing-gum in the class is prohibited.
A. Students shouldn't eat chewing - gum in the class.
B. Students may not eat chewing - gum in the class.
C. Students mustn't eat chewing - gum in the class.
D. Students needn't eat chewing - gum in the class.
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 46. To face adversity, to solve problems, and overcome difficulties all give one sense of
A B C D
satisfaction.
Question 47. The plants that belong to the family of ferns is quite varied in their size and structure.
A B C D
Question 48. However hard she tried, she couldn't understand an only word of what he
A B C
was trying to confess.
D
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 49. A. gorilla B. habitat C. optimist D. biology
Question 50. A. relates B. believes C. involves D. prepares
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DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 015
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
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 1. A. practices B. admires C. decides D. improves
Question 2. A. survive B. install C. unite D. smile
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 3. He works slowly and precisely whereas I tend to rush things and make mistakes.
A. rarely B. constantly C. exactly D. wrongly
Question 4. hen their rent increased from $200 to $400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous
increase.
A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 5. A. harmony B. hamburger C. industry D. afternoon
Question 6. A. household B. event C. background D. pressure
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 11.
Medellin, Colombia’s second city, used to have one of the highest crime rates in the world, but thanks to a
variety of initiatives, crime has dropped by 80 percent. Surprisingly, one part of the solution is cable cars.
Since 2004, the city has invented over $60 million during a system of cable cars to connect the so-called
“barrios” to the centre of the city. The barrios – poorer residential areas – are located in the hills around
Medellin and the cable cars, which are efficient and affordable, have reduced some journey times from two
hours to seven minutes.
The radical thinking behind the cable car is to integrate the poor into the city, rather than forcing them to
the edge of it and thereby excluding them. Libraries and crèches have been built around the cable car stations,
allowing mothers to leave their children close to home while they go to work in the city. The side effects of
this project have been to reduce pollution and crime, and to turn what was previously a no-go area into a
tourist destination.
The cable cars are, of course, not the only reason for Medellin’s renaissance. New and impressive public
buildings, designed by local architects, have restored a sense of pride in the city and even the poorest slum
housing is now being adequately supplied with water and electricity. Medellin still has challenges to
overcome but already it is being seen as an example to other cities around the world of how to cope with the
problems of urbanisation.
(Adapted from Cutting Edge – Advanced by Sarah Cunningham et al.)
Question 7. Which could be the best title of the passage?
A. Medellin’s Renaissance
B. Medellines’ Challenges
C. How To Improve The Life Of The Poor In Medellin
D. Cable Cars – Medellin’s invention
Question 8. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
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Question 9. The word "crèches" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. hospitals B. nurseries C. retreats D. orphanages
Question 10. According to the passage, cable cars ______ .
A. is very reasonable and convenient.
B. excludes the disadvantaged people into the city.
C. is the most effective measure to decrease crime and contamination.
D. makes the barrios become tourist destinations.
Question 11. Which of the following is TRUE about Medellin’s answer to the problems of urbanization?
A. Crime rates decreased by 80 percent thanks to cable cars.
B. No place in the city, even the poorest slum housing, lacks water and electricity.
C. Libraries were established around the car parks.
D. Impressive new buildings have restored pride to the city.
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 12. We can warm up the room quite quickly with this electrical fire
A B C D
Question 13. Manufacturers may use additives for preserving, to color, or to flavor, or to fortify foods.
A B C D
Question 14. The Old Man and the Sea are a short novel written by the American author Ernest Hemingway
A B C
in 1951.
D
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 15. My parents bought a cozy little house in the countryside so my family can stay and relax on the
weekend there.
A. uncomfortable B. inexpensive C. dirty D. beautiful
Question 16. I know that money issues have been preying on his mind ever since the company began issue
paying cuts.
A. worrying him B. relaxing him C. distressing him D. obsessing him
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 17. “I met her yesterday”, Tom said.
A. Tom said that he had met her yesterday.
B. Tom said that he had met her the previous day.
C. Tom said he met her the day before.
D. Tom said I met him the day before.
Question 18. Janet speaks English less fluently than Daisy.
A. Daisy doesn’t speak English as fluently as Janet.
B. Daisy speaks English less fluently than Janet.
C. Janet speaks English more fluently than Daisy.
D. Janet doesn’t speak English as fluently as Daisy.
Question 19. Maybe she won't be surprised to know the truth.
A. She mustn't bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
B. She shouldn't bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
C. She needn't bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
D. She may not bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
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In American, although most men still do less housework than their wives , that gap has been halved since
the 1960s. Today, 41 per cent of couples say they share childcare equally, compared with 25 percent in 1985.
Mẹn’s greater involvement at home is good for their relationships with their spouses, and also good for their
children. Hands-on fathers make better parents than men who let their wives do all the nurturing and
childcare. They raise sons who are more expressive and daughters who are more likely to do well in school –
especially in math and Science.
In 1900, life expectancy in the United States was 47 years, and only four per cent of the population was 65
or older. Today, life expectancy is 76 years, and by 2025, it is estimated about 20 per cent of the us,
population will be 65 or older. For the first time, a generation of adults must pay for the needs of both their
parents and their children. Most Americans are responding with remarkable grace. One in four households
gives the equivalent of a full day a week or more in unpaid care to an aging relative, and more than half say
they expect to do so in the next 10 years. Older people are less likely to be impoverished or incapacitated by
illness than in the past, and have more opportunity to develop a relationship with their grandchildren.
Even some of the choices that worry people the most are turning out to be manageable. Divorce rates are
likely to remain high, and in many cases marital breakdown causes serious problems for both adults and kids.
Yet when parents minimize conflict, family bonds can be maintained. And many families are doing this.
More non-custodial parents are staying in touch With their children. Child-support receipts are rising. A lower
proportion of children from divorced families are exhibitive problems than in earlier decades. And
stepfamilies are learning to maximize children’s access to supportive adults rather than cutting them off from
one side of the family.
(Adapted from U.S. Society and Values)
Question 20. Which of the following can be the most suitable heading for paragraph 1?
A. Children studying math and Science B. Benefits of men’s involvement at home
C. Drawbacks of men’s involvement at home D. Men’s involvement at home
Question 21. Nowadays,______ of men help take care of children.
A. 50% B. 20% C. 41% D. 25%
Question 22. According to the writer, old people in the USA______ .
A. may live in worst living conditions
B. receive less care from their children than they used to
C. are experiencing a shorter life expectancy
D. have better relationships with their children and grandchildren
Question 23. The word “equivalent” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______ .
A. dissimilar B. opposed C. contrasting D. comparable
Question 24. Which of the following is NOT true about divorce rates in the USA?
A. More problems are caused by children from divorced families.
B. Children are encouraged to meet their separate parents.
C. They will still be high.
D. They can cause problems for both parents and children.
Question 25. The word “manageable” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______ .
A. demanding B. difficult C. easy D. challenging
Question 26. The word “this” in the paragraph 3 refers to______ .
A. maintaining bonds B. causing problems to kids
C. getting divorced D. minimizing conflict
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 27. They let us camp here. Make sure we don’t leave the trash.
A. In case we leave the trash, they will let us can camp here.
B. They will let us camp here providing we don’t leave the trash.
C. They will let us camp here as long as we don’t leave the trash.
D. Unless we leave the trash, they won’t let us camp here.
Question 28. He was tired. However, he agreed to play tennis.
A. However tired he was, he managed to play tennis.
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C. So tired was he that he agreed to play tennis.
D. Not until he felt tired did he agree to play tennis.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 33.
Homework at root of many family arguments
Homework can cause conflict between parents and children, especially in middle- class families where
concerns about a child’s future can lead to a dangerous climate of pressure to succeed, according to a recent
report. Homework can also create anxiety, boredom, and emotional exhaustion in children,(29) ______ resent
the encroachment on their free time, even though they think homework helps them do well at school. The
resulting damage to the parent-child relationship may (30)______any educational advantage homework may
bring the Institute claimed. The report found that problems can (31) ______when parents try to help with
homework, especially when they feel lack the knowledge or the time. Parents may inhibit their children’s (32)
______ in doing homework by trying to control the homework environment- telling children when and where
to do homework or trying to eliminate distractions- instead of helping them adapt it to suit their learning
styles, the body said. (33) ______, the report said, parental involvement in homework has been shown to be
the strongest predictor of better grades.
(Adapted from “ Solutions Advanced” by Tim Falla, Paul A Davies)
Question 29. A. who B. whom C. which D. what
Question 30. A. overbalance B. outwork C. outweigh D. exceed
Question 31. A. arise B. proceed C. derive D. rise
Question 32. A. effect B. effectively C. effective D. effectiveness
Question 33. A. Although B. On the plus side C. Therefore D. However
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 34. You shouldn’t turn down the occupation, ______?
A. shall you B. shan’t you C. shouldn’t you D. should you
Question 35. She was surprised ______ how cheap the clothes are.
A. at B. with C. in D. on
Question 36. She often plays the music ______ by Chopin.
A. composing B. was composed C. composes D. composed
Question 37. With its long days, lack of an atmosphere, and wide-open spaces, ______ moon would also
make an ideal place to put massive solar power plants.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø (no article)
Question 38. Some food that are good ______ of nutrition include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
A. resources B. causes C. sources D. origins
Question 39. He had decided to take up the job, ______ he wasn't fully skilled.
A. despite B. because C. even though D. because of
Question 40. Many married women in the survey said they lacked time to ______ an interest.
A. chase B. seek
C. pursue D. conduct
Question 41. If I ______interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
A. am B. were C. had been D. would be
Question 42. Scientists agree that climate change ______ a very serious threat.
A. poses B. creates C. plays D. passes
Question 43. ______, Peter came to see me.
A. When I am having dinner B. While I am having dinner
C. While I was having dinner D. When I will be having dinner
Question 44. There was a lot of traffic, but we managed ______ to the airport in time.
A. to go B. to be going C. are gone D. going
Question 45. Are you ready to be ______ to a wife and children?
A. come out B. tied down C. fallen out D. run into
Question 46. Before the police ______, the robber had escaped. Trang 5/5 - Mã đề 015
A. come B. came C. were coming D. had come
Question 47. The ______ would allow some students from less affluent families to attend college.
A. scholarly B. scholastic
C. scholar D. scholarship
Question 48. The characters in his films are always ______ than life.
A. larger B. greater C. bigger D. younger
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 49. Peter and Marry are going across the road.
- Mary: “Peter, be careful! There's a car coming!”
- Peter: “______”
A. Of course. B. Ok. Thanks.
C. Thanks. You make my day. D. Never mind.
Question 50. Adam and Kevin are talking about online learning.
- Cooper: “There are no problems with online learning”
- Kevin: “______. Looking at the screen most of the time can make students’ eyes tired.”
A. I quite agree B. Sure!
C. I completely agree D. You’re dead wrong
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DỰ ÁN 40 ĐỀ THI
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020
Bài thi: Ngoại ngữ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Th ời gian: 60 phút (không k ể th ời gian phát đề)
Mã đề 016
Họ và tên:………………………………….SBD:……………....
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people, and it is
surprising to discover at what an early age children start expressing preferences for particular kinds of books.
A recent report, which examined in detail the reading habits of primary-school children, showed that even
seven-year-old boys and girls have clear views about what they want to read. Girls, in general, read more, and
far more girls than boys preferred reading stories. Boys were showing a taste for the more instant appeal of
picture stories, or else books about their hobbies.
These tastes continue unchanged until the children are teenagers. Apparently girls read more in general,
but more fiction in particular. You could say that there are more opportunities for girls to read fiction:
magazines encourage the fiction habit in girls in their early teens, and by their late teens, girls have
probably moved on to the adult women’s magazines. Teenage boys tend to buy magazines about their
hobbies: sports, motorcycles, heavy transport and so on.
Adult reading tastes are also the subject of research. Again the number of women who read for pleasure is
considerably higher than the number of men. It seems that the majority of women still want love stories.
There has also been some analysis of what men actually read. Apparently only 38 percent of men read
anything, but 50 percent of what they read is fiction in the form of action-packed stories of space or gunmen.
Question 1. Which of the following would be the best title for the reading?
A. Researches into Reading Tastes according to Genders
B. Reading Patterns of Children Unchanged
C. Researches into Reading Habits of Adults
D. Researches into Reading Habits of Children
Question 2. The word ‘fascinating’ in paragraph 1 means most nearly the same as______.
A. having a lot of action B. having a lot of information
C. having great attraction D. having great pleasure
Question 3. Recent research into children reading has shown that they ______ .
A. start to read at very early age
B. can read clearly in primary school
C. have formed their reading tastes by the time they are seven
D. examine in detail what they read at school
Question 4. In paragraph 1, the word "their" refers to______.
A. girls B. picture stories C. books D. boys
Question 5. Which of the following is TRUE about adult reading habits as stated in the passage?
A. women do not read about their hobbies B. men prefer to read about current affairs
C. the majority of men read nothing at all D. 38% of men have difficulty in reading
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 6. He was so insubordinate that he wasn’t offered the job after the apprentice period.
A. disobedient B. conservative
C. obedient D. careful
Question 7. I really made a hash of that project at work—I'm going to get fired for sure!
A. spoiled B. ruined C. revealed D. improved
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Question 8. We might be able to catch______ last train if we hurried.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a
Question 9. Lifelong learning must be ______ and self-directed.
A. voluntary B. voluntarily
C. volunteer D. voluntarism
Question 10. She always encouraged her son ______ .
A. to jog B. is jogging C. jogging D. jogged
Question 11. The new tax would force companies to ______ energy-saving measures.
A. adopt B. get C. do D. apply
Question 12. ______, Joe stays in bed and reads magazines.
A. Whenever it rains B. When it will rain
C. As it rained D. Whenever raining
Question 13. Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people ______the same language?
A. had spoken B. will speak C. speak D. spoke
Question 14. It’s usually the case that people seldom behave in a ______ way when in a furious state.
A. legal B. credible
C. considerate D. rational
Question 15. I always ______ by doing sit-ups before I go for a run.
A. warm up B. turn up C. take in D. wake up
Question 16. If you don’t pull your ______ out, you’ll get the sack.
A. finger B. arm C. leg D. hand
Question 17. You have never been to Bangkok, ______?
A. do you B. haven’t you C. have you D. don’t you
Question 18. ______ she earns a good salary, she finds it difficult to make both ends meet.
A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. Despite
Question 19. The buildings ______ in the earthquake were marked with a red cross.
A. is damaged B. damaging C. damaged D. was damaged
Question 20. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ______with the interviewers.
A. touch B. contact C. connection D. link
Question 21. A skilled population is the key______ a country's sustainable development and stability.
A. by B. to C. in D. for
Question 22. We have studied English since we ______ in Grade 3.
A. were B. have been C. are D. had been
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 23. “I met her yesterday”, Tom said.
A. Tom said that he had met her the previous day.
B. Tom said that he had met her yesterday.
C. Tom said I met him the day before.
D. Tom said he met her the day before.
Question 24. Maybe she won't be surprised to know the truth.
A. She mustn't bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
B. She needn't bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
C. She shouldn't bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
D. She may not bat an eyelid when she knows the truth.
Question 25. Janet speaks English less fluently than Daisy.
A. Janet doesn’t speak English as fluently as Daisy.
B. Daisy speaks English less fluently than Janet.
C. Janet speaks English more fluently than Daisy.
D. Daisy doesn’t speak English as fluently as Janet.
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Question 26. Sophie and Peter are talking about social distancing.
- Sophie: “Social distancing helps to control the spread of Corona virus.”
- Peter: “______. Everyone stays at home, so there will be less contact to get infected.”
A. Oh, I don’t know B. I'm not so sure
C. I don't think that's a good idea D. I couldn’t agree more
Question 27. Peter and Laura are walking in the park.
- Laura: "Hey, look out! The tree is falling down."
- Peter: “______”
A. Oh, how terrific.
B. Really?
C. Thanks.
D. Poor you.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32.
The cooling oceans
The upper layers of Earth's oceans have cooled significantly over the past two years, (28) ______ the
planet as a whole is warming up. While this may just be part of the natural variation of oceans, climatologists
are still confounded by the massive unaccountable loss of heat. Scientists have been increasingly concerned
by rising sea temperatures over the last 50 years but these new (29) ______ tell a different story.
Generally speaking, the absorption of heat by the oceans reduces atmospheric warming. Now
measurements (30) ______ by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have put a wrinkle in
the trend. The researchers used data from 3,000 floating buoys (31) ______ monitor the oceans worldwide.
They found that the oceans dropped in temperature by an unbelievable 0.02 degrees centigrade between
2011 and 2013.
Now, that may not seem like much, but trying to account for the missing energy is proving to be
enormously problematic. It is possible that volcanic eruptions are (32) ______ main cause of the
phenomenon, but no firm answers have yet been provided.
(Adapted from “Succeed in Cambridge English Advanced” by Andrew Betsis and Laurence Mamas)
Question 28. A. even though B. in spite of C. because D. so
Question 29. A. judgements B. consequences C. findings D. outcomes
Question 30. A. accomplished B. taken C. implemented D. given
Question 31. A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 32. A. every B. other C. another D. one
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 39.
THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Children’s behavior has worsened over the past five years, according to a survey of teachers which found
that a fifth thought girls were more likely to cause more trouble than boys. The survey, published after
teachers at a Lancashire school went on strike over discipline, found low-lever disruption, including chatting
and “horsing around”, was the biggest problem. Boys were more likely to be physically aggressive while girls
tended to ostracise other pupils.
Among male pupils the most challenging behavior for teachers was physical aggression, such as pushing,
spitting, kicking and hitting. A secondary teacher quoted in the survey said boys were usually aggressive with
other pupils, while girls tended to call one another names. Teachers criticised a lack of role models in the
home. A primary teacher said: “The boys are far more willing to be aggressive to adults, verbally and even
physically. There don’t seem to be any parental boundaries set of what is an appropriate way to speak and
deal with another adult.
A department head in a primary school told the survey, carried out in March, that “classes with a majority
of boys tend to be louder, less co-operative and harder to teach”. Nearly half of the staff surveyed said boys’
bravado was behind their disruption. For girls, the most likely trigger was a break-up between friends. A
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children get upset and can’t focus on their work. They are usually the ones who refuse to comply with
instruction.”
Government figures for 2008-9 showed that boys represented 78% of the total number of permanent
exclusions from schools in England. This proportion was unchanged from the year before. The ATL general
secretary, Mary Bousted, said: “Staff get ground down daily by the chatting and messing around, which
disrupts lessons for the other pupils and take the pleasure out of teaching. Even more worrying is the physical
aggression, most often among boys but also among some girls, which puts other pupils and staff at risk.
Schools need to have firm and consistent discipline policies and work with parents to keep schools and
colleges safe places for pupils and staff alike.”
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com)
Question 33. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The behavior of children is getting deteriorating.
B. The differences in the behavior of schoolboys and schoolgirls are greater.
C. Children nowadays are having more troubles at school.
D. The changes in the attitude of modern teenagers are more dramatic.
Question 34. The word “ostracise” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. exclude B. conclude C. welcome D. include
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT true about the schoolboys in paragraph 2?
A. They tended to use violence to solve the conflicts with others.
B. They were only obedient to their parents at home.
C. They sometimes threatened or challenged even their teachers at school.
D. They were said to be willing to be aggressive to adults.
Question 36. According to paragraph 3, female pupils are described that ______
A. they were becoming more and more disruptive.
B. they often distracted other students in class from the lesson.
C. their activities were not so bad as those of male pupils.
D. they often used physical aggression before isolating a friend.
Question 37. What could the word “comply” in paragraph 3 best be replaced by ?
A. conform B. confirm
C. continue D. consider
Question 38. The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. the pleasure from teaching B. the physical aggression
C. the chatting and messing D. the disruption of the lessons
Question 39. Which of the following best reflects the suggestion of the author to reduce the bad behavior of
children in the last paragraph?
A. More strict principles should be implemented to heavily punish the committed students.
B. Teachers should collaborate with parents to make the school environment secure.
C. Permanent exclusions will limit the violence of physical aggression in school.
D. Staff should be more responsible for protecting pupils from aggressive ones.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 40. David broke his leg. Therefore, he couldn’t play in the final.
A. Had David not broken his leg, he could have played in the final.
B. Such a broken leg David had that he could play in the final.
C. If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final.
D. Not until David broke his leg could he play in the final.
Question 41. Write them down please. Or else you will forget them easily.
A. Provided you write them down, you can’t remember them easily.
B. You will remember them easily unless you write them down.
C. If you write them down, you won’t forget them easily.
D. If you don’t write them down, you will remember them easily.
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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 42. A. attends B. removes C. invites D. displays
Question 43. A. indoor B. worldwide C. risky D. humid
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 44. A. willingness B. extinction C. atmosphere D. candidate
Question 45. A. conduct B. gather C. maintain D. provide
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 46. Potential conflict has risen since the Browns accused their neighbors of intentionally
A B C D
making so much noise.
Question 47. The man for whom the police is looking robbed the bank yesterday.
A B C D
Question 48. Some manufacturers are not only raising their prices but also decrease the production of their
A B C
products.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 49. If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.
A. disturbing B. discouraging C. confusing D. irritating
Question 50. This speedy and secure service of transferring money can be useful.
A. rapid B. careful
C. slow D. hurried
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