SỞ GD & ĐT ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 1 – KHỐI 12

TRƯỜNG THPT HÀN THUYÊN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

50 câu trắc nghiệm

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 1: Do you know that longest river in world is Nile?
A. the/the/the B. a/the/the C. x/the/a D. the/the/x
Câu 2: Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully .
A. crowded B. loaded C. carried D. packed
Câu 3: The revolving door remained because Posey was pushing on it the wrong way.
A. station B. stationed C. stationary D. stationery
Câu 4: at the airport more early, he would have met his friend.
A. Then he arrived B. Had he arrived C. When he arrived D. He has arrived
Câu 5: You must have forgotten to send the email, _ there’s nothing in my inbox.
A. because of B. for C. due to D. owning to
Câu 6: The wine had made him a little and couldn’t control his movement.
A. light-headed B. narrow-minded C. light-hearted D. light-footed
Câu 7: My little girl is tired now because she all day.
A. studies B. studied C. has been studying D. has studied
Câu 8: The new director has really got things .
A. flying B. running C. jogging D. moving
Câu 9: , he left the hall quickly.
A. Not be rewarded with a smile B. Not rewarding with a smile
C. Not having rewarded with a smile D. Not being rewarded with a smile
Câu 10: We were a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol.
A. hardly B. only C. within D. inside
Câu 11: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015.
A. taken over B. caught up C. run out D. used off
Câu 12: I usually buy my clothes . It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the shelf B. on the house C. in public D. off the peg
Câu 13: As in Greek and Roman mythology, harpies were frightful monsters that were half woman
and half bird.
A. description B. describing C. to describe D. described
Câu 14: Scientists have invented walls and windows that can block out the noise, which allows individuals to
focus on their work without .
A. be disturbed B. disturbing C. being disturbed D. being disturbing
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
Câu 15: Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United States, and television
viewing is the number of one activity leisure.
A. everyday B. activity leisure C. most households D. television viewing
Câu 16: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A. New sources B. been looking C. fossil D. continues
Câu 17: Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.

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 A. is more B. Almost C. it is D. enjoyable
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to the following questions.
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as
a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause.
Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all.
Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and
exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their
eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in
suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every
spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the
Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San
Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34
minutes. Behind them are the thousands 20 who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those
who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis
Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying
a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom
wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point
along the route.
Câu 18: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. chronological order B. cause and result
C. statement and example D. specific to general
Câu 19: The main purpose of this passage is to .
A. describe a popular activity B. give reasons for the popularity of the foot races
C. make fun of runners in costume D. encourage people to exercise
Câu 20: In what sentence(s) does the author give reasons for why people enter foot races?
A. Foot racing … and exercise. B. Behind them … a fire horse.
C. The largest … 34 minutes. D. People of all ages … in length.
Câu 21: Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A. Foot races appeal to a variety of people
B. Walkers can compete for prizes
C. Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization
D. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart
Câu 22: The word “bystander” refers to .
A. a spectator B. a judge C. a participant D. a walker
Câu 23: The phrase “to a good cause” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. to reward the winner B. to protect a wise investment
C. for a good purpose D. for an award
Câu 24: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A. Some runners were ready to put out a fire
B. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley
C. Some runners were participating in a wedding
D. Some runners were serious about winning
Câu 25: The word “camaraderie” as used in line 2 could be best replaced by which of the following .
A. views B. companionship C. games D. jokes

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Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Câu 26: I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’
progress.
A. continue B. extinguish C. organize D. stop
Câu 27: He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinner party.
A. concealed B. disclosed C. misled D. influenced
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks in the following questions.
ABROAD WITH US
The company study abroad was originally founded in 1991 for students who wished to study French in
France. Its success led to the establishment of other schools around the world.
Learning the language in the country in which it is spoken is, of course, a (28) more effective
and faster process than studying in your own country. It is also an opportunities to mix with local habitants and
(29) a greater and deeper (30) of the people whose language you are studying. This makes
the whole experience much more enjoyable. You may wish to attend an Italian language and a cooking course
in Italy or combine a Portuguese course with a sport. You should look at all the possibilities and (31)
the best choice. In order to choose the (32) _ course and location for you, we suggest you contact us to
discuss your particular requirements. From the information you give us, we can make some recommendation.
Câu 28: A. lots B. far C. so D. very
Câu 29: A. acquire B. require C. inquire D. enquire
Câu 30: A. know B. knowledgeable C. knowledge D. knowledgeably
Câu 31: A. do B. make C. take D. get
Câu 32: A. exact B. right C. precise D. fit
Blacken 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.
Câu 33: “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number”, said Paul to Susan.
A. Paul apologized to Susan for having given the wrong number.
B. Paul accused Susan of having given him the wrong number.
C. Paul thanked to Susan for giving the wrong number.
D. Paul denied giving Susan the wrong number.
Câu 34: I needn’t have watered the garden because it came down in torrents after that.
A. If only I had watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
B. It’s a pity I had watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
C. I regret having watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
D. If it had came down in torrents, I wouldn’t have watered the garden.
Câu 35: The students complained that the teacher was inexperienced.
A. The teacher was popular despite his inexperience.
B. The teacher was favored because of his inexperience.
C. The students praised the teacher for his inexperience.
D. The teacher was not supported for his inexperience.
Blacken 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.
Câu 36: We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry about the threats of cybercrime
less.

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 A. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the more we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
B. The more we stay online to gain safety knowledge, the less we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
C. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the less we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
D. The more we know about how to stay safe online, we worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
Câu 37: We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home.
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Trả lời cho các câu 38, 39 dưới đây:
Câu 38: He was sacked from his job after the manager discovered that he had stolen some money from his
colleagues.
A. dismissed B. ejected C. evicted D. dropped
Câu 39: She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A. objected to it B. permitted it
C. looked it over D. accepted it without investigation
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word with the main stress different
from that of the other three words in each question.
Câu 40: A. escape B. before C. enough D. welfare
Câu 41: A. situation B. examination C. generation D. education
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to the following questions.
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural
environment surrounding their homes. This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known
subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years. It was, indeed, the only way to
obtain food until rudimentary farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000
years ago.
Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers
have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as deserts and arctic
wastelands. In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life. Such
conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways. The
abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater
opportunity for gathering a variety of plants. In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and
have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies.
Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors. We know from the
observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering
must be very mobile. While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food
within a reasonable distance from the camp. When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community
moves on to exploit another site. We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers,
along with a strict division of labor between the sexes. These patterns of behavior may be similar to those
practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period.
Câu 42: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means .
A. making wild animals used to living with and working for humans
B. hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home
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 C. teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home
D. adapting animals to suit a new working environment
Câu 43: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on .
A. hunter-gatherers’ tools B. agricultural products
C. farming methods D. nature’s provision
Câu 44: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers .
A. can free themselves from hunting B. live along the coasts and waterways for fishing
C. have better food gathering from nature D. harvest shorter seasonal crops
Câu 45: typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that .
A. they live in the forests for all their life
B. they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet
C. they don’t have a strong sense of community
D. they often change their living places
Câu 46: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?
A. Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods B. Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies
C. A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D. Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the other three in each question.
Câu 47: A. wicked B. beloved C. learned D. cooked
Câu 48: A. shame B. drank C. cable D. blaze
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 49: Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier
flight!” Alex: “ .”
A. Why not? B. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that
C. It was fully booked D. Yes. I did
Câu 50: Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at
school. Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at
school!” Mary: “ .”
A. Of course B. I’m glad you like it
C. Sorry to hear that D. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging

SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2 – KHỐI 12

TRƯỜNG THPT BÌNH SƠN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020
ĐỀ GỐC SỐ 1

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.
Câu 1 (NB): A. approached B. noticed C. supported D. finished

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Câu 2 (NB): A. them B. threaten C. through D. thunder
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3 (NB): A. centralise B. achievement C. combustion D. diversity
Câu 4 (NB): A. relevant B. assistant C. argument D. attitude
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 5 (VD): I finally the cold that I had had all week.
A. pass out B. get over C. come down with D. pull through
Câu 6 (VD): My college graduation was a real day for my whole life.
A. red letter B. red ink C. red tape D. red brick
Câu 7 (VD): The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my
A. body B. legs C. bones D. skin
Câu 8 (TH): My parents lent me the money. , I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. However C. Only if D. Otherwise
Câu 9 (TH): They enthusiastically when their teacher in.
A. will discuss/ will come B. will have discussed/ comes
C. were discussing/ came D. discuss/ comes
Câu 10 (TH): The earthquake, and tsunami that followed, has killed over 1300 people, the majority of
were in the city of Palu in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
A. which B. them C. whom D. that
Câu 11 (TH): There is no excuse for your late submission! You the report by last Monday.
A. needn’t have finished B. mightn’t have finished
C. should have finished D. must have finished
Câu 12 (TH): I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She’s got little patience, ?
A. hasn’t she B. does she C. doesn’t she D. has she
Câu 13 (NB): There are billions of stars in _ space.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Câu 14 (TH): ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. If you arrived B. Had you arrived C. Were you arrived D. If you hadn’t arrived
Câu 15 (TH): The boys proposed that their group leader a camping trip.
A. organize B. organized C. organizes D. organizing
Câu 16 (TH): In some parts of the country, prices are than in others.
A. the highest B. higher and higher C. highest D. more and more high
Câu 17 (TH): I deeply regret to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt.
A. to speak B. to be speaking C. being spoken D. having spoken
Câu 18 (TH): No sooner than he begins to be washed.
A. a human being born B. a human being had been born
C. was a human being born D. is a human being born
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 19 (NB): Ensoleill and Sunny are talking about Ted’s accident last week.
Ensoleill: “A motor bike knocked Ted down”.
Sunny: “ ”

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 A. How terrific! B. Poor Ted! C. What it is now? D. What a motor bike!
Câu 20 (TH): Mary and her friend, Ensoleill, are in a coffee shop.
Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice–cream or Caramen with jam?”
Ensoleill: “ ”
A. Yes, I’d love two. B. I like eating them all.
C. It doesn’t matter. D. Neither is fine. They are good.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 21 (VDC): You’re not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?
A. criticize for B. look into C. wink at D. worried about
Câu 22 (VD): If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. eliminate D. maintain
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.
Câu 23 (TH): Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show their
guests full respect by preparing for their interval.
A. difference B. unfriendliness C. generosity D. politeness
Câu 24 (VDC): We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight
o’clock and take good care of their own business.
A. have a good voyage B. organize things inefficiently
C. run faster than others D. manage an inflexible system
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.
Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in
(25) . For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very important because
they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and listen to their parents.
If there are (26) to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide
especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in making the
decision of important matter.
Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (27) family members. Parents are there
the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.
Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but especially
outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (28) they should do or should
not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights and aggression especially
among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid quarrels and fights. There are times
when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere but when parents
set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (29) conflicts.
Câu 25 (TH): A. need B. order C. time D. shape
Câu 26 (TH): A. calls B. problems C. changes D. decisions
Câu 27 (NB): A. in B. between C. inside D. among
Câu 28 (TH): A. which B. that C. how D. what
Câu 29 (TH): A. fewer B. more C. little D. less
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions .
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be
friends with them or that you don’t trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn’t as hard to explain as it
may seem. For instance, people give out their body language signals all the time. The way you hold your body,

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head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold them across
your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive. Holding your head to one side shows interest
in the other, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self- confident. All this affects the way you feel
about someone.
Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple
as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly. Your feelings about a
stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child.
Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening.
Câu 30 (TH): What does the word “open” in the passage most closely mean?
A. unlimited B. enlarged C. relaxed D. not shut
Câu 31 (TH): What influences your impression of a person you meet in the first time?
A. familiarity B. intuition C. feeling D. knowledge
Câu 32 (TH): What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that .
A. revives one’s past memories B. points to one’s childhood
C. strengthen one’s past behaviors D. reminds one of one’s past treatment
Câu 33 (TH): What does the second paragraph discuss?
A. Meaning of signals one implies toward a stranger
B. Factors that cause people to act differently
C. How people usually behave to a stranger
D. Factors that may influence one’s feeling about a stranger
Câu 34 (TH): Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of .
A. signals B. languages C. behaviors D. styles
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The Arts and Crafts Movement in the United States was responsible for sweeping changes in attitudes
toward the decorative arts, then considered the minor or household arts. Its focus on decorative arts helped to
induce United States museums and private collectors to begin collecting furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork,
and textiles in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The fact that artisans, who were looked on as
mechanics or skilled workers in the eighteenth century, are frequently considered artists today is directly
attributable to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the nineteenth century. The importance now placed on
attractive and harmonious home decoration can also be traced to this period, when Victorian interior
arrangements were revised to admit greater light and more freely flowing spaces.
The Arts and Crafts Movement reacts against mechanized processes that threatened handcrafts and
resulted in cheapened, monotonous merchandise. Founded in the late nineteenth century by British social critics
John Ruskin and William Morris, the movement revered craft as a form of art. In a rapidly industrializing
society, most Victorians agreed that art was an essential moral ingredient in the home environment, and in many
middle- and working-class homes craft was the only form of art. Ruskin and his followers criticized not only the
degradation of artisans reduced to machine operators, but also the impending loss of daily contact with
handcrafted objects, fashioned with pride, integrity, and attention to beauty.
In the United States as well as in Great Britain, reformers extolled the virtues of handcrafted objects:
simple, straightforward design; solid materials of good quality; and sound, enduring construction techniques.
These criteria were interpreted in a variety of styles, ranging from rational and geometric to romantic or
naturalistic. Whether abstract, stylized, or realistically treated, the consistent theme in virtually all Arts and
Crafts design is nature.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was much more than a particular style; it was a philosophy of domestic
life. Proponents believed that if simple design, high-quality materials, and honest construction were realized in
the home and its appointments, then the occupants would enjoy moral and therapeutic effects. For both artisan
and consumer, the Arts and Crafts doctrine was seen as a magical force against the undesirable effects of
industrialization.
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Câu 35 (VD): The passage primarily focuses on nineteenth century arts and crafts in terms of which of the
following?
A. Their naturalistic themes. B. Their importance in museum collections.
C. Their British origin. D. Their role in an industrialized society.
Câu 36 (TH): According to the passage, before the nineteenth century, artisans were thought to be .
A. defenders of moral standards B. creators of cheap merchandise
C. skilled workers D. talented artists
Câu 37 (TH): It can be inferred from the passage that the Arts and Crafts Movement would have considered all
of the following to be artists EXCEPT .
A. creators of textile designs
B. people who produce handmade glass objects
C. operators of machines that automatically cut legs, for furniture
D. metalworkers who create unique pieces of jewelry
Câu 38 (TH): The word “revered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. respected B. described C. dubbed D. created
Câu 39 (TH): According to paragraph 2, the handcrafted objects in the homes of middle and working-class
families usually were .
A. made by members of the family B. the least expensive objects in their homes
C. regarded as being morally uplifting D. thought to symbolize progress
Câu 40 (TH): The word “extolled” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. exposed B. praised C. believed D. accepted
Câu 41 (TH): According to the passage, which of the following changes occurred at the same time as the Arts
and Crafts Movement?
A. The creation of brighter and more airy spaces inside homes.
B. The rejection of art that depicted nature in a realistic manner.
C. A decline of interest in art museum collections.
D. An increase in the buying of imported art objects.
Câu 42 (NB): The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. the Arts and Crafts design B. nature
C. the Arts and Crafts Movement D. a particular style
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.
Câu 43 (TH): Having found guilty of racketeering, the mobster was sentenced to a number of years in prison.
A. Having found B. of C. was sentenced D. a number
Câu 44 (TH): Most people consider it women's responsible to take care of children and do housework.
A. Most B. of C. responsible D. do
Câu 45 (NB): They have made a lot of progress until the country became independent.
A. until B. a lot of C. independent D. became
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Câu 46 (VDC): Mary was very disappointed. However, she tried to keep calm.
A. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm.
B. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment.
C. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm.
D. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed.
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Câu 47 (VDC): She gave a great performance at the festival. We now know she has artistic talent.
A. But for her great performance at the festival, we wouldn't know about her artistic talent now.
B. Amazing as her artistic talent is, we don't know about her great performance at the festival.
C. Although she gave a great performance at the festival, we know she has artistic talent.
D. Hardly had we know about her artistic talent when she gave a great performance at the festival.
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.
Câu 48 (VD): Be careful or you may get lost and run out of money.” She said.
A. She advised me to be careful or I might get lost and run out of money.
B. She warned me to be careful or I had to get lost and run out of money.
C. She ordered me to be careful and I might get lost and run out of money.
D. She told me to be careful if I got lost and run out of the money.
Câu 49 (VD): It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.
A. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore. B. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.
C. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore. D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore.
Câu 50 (VD): The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year. B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year. D. At last I went to the museum after a year.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 1 (TH): Christina and John are in the English evening
class. Christina: “Why do you think the most people learn
English?” John: “....................................................................”
A. Very often it’s to get a better job B. All of them are
C. Because I like it D. I heard it was very good
Câu 2 (TH): John and Mary are having dinner at her house.
John: “This dish is really delicious!”
Mary: “.......................It’s called Yakitori, and it’s made with chicken livers.”
A. I guess you’re right. B. It’s my pleasure.
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 C. Sure, I’ll be glad to. D. I’m glad you like it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors
give assignments every day. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a
midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a
course outline and usually use the textbooks. Others send students to the library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor Smith”,
“Mrs. Jones”, and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an
informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress informally, and students call
them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students.
Students can often use recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy
books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counsellors
and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some
schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars or cafeterias.
(Source. Adapted from http://www.ukedu.org)
Câu 3 (TH): What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Ways of teaching B. Ways of giving assignments
C. Ways of using the textbook D. Ways of taking an exam
Câu 4 (TH): What does the phrase “business clothes” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. trendy clothes B. casual clothes
C. formal clothes D. clothes for business people
Câu 5 (TH): Where do students and teachers discuss their idea?
A. At learning centers B. In classrooms with formal atmosphere
C. In classrooms with informal atmosphere D. At libraries
Câu 6 (TH): What can’t students do at most American colleges and universities?
A. They can’t buy anything at campus stores.
B. They can’t use the computers that are linked to libraries.
C. They can’t ask their counselors and tutors for advice.
D. They can’t have tutors and counselors solved their problems.
Câu 7 (TH): Which of the following statements is NOT true about schools in America?
A. They offer sports and leisure facilities for students.
B. They have no recreation facilities.
C. They are well-equipped.
D. They have stores on campus.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
There is a common trend for people to indulge in leisure activities. Did you ever watch a video on the
Internet? Maybe you used YouTube. YouTube is a Web site where people can share their video. Today,
YouTube is an important part of the Internet. However, that wasn’t always true.
YouTube started with a young man named Jawed Karim and two friends. One day, Karim was on the
Internet. He wanted information about the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. He found news stories about it, but
he couldn’t find any videos. This gave Karin an idea. He wanted to help people put video on the Internet. Karim
told his friends about this idea. Together, they created a company – YouTube.
YouTube become a global success. Millions of people around the world visited the Web site. It was clear
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for 1.65 USD. As a result, YouTube investors and its employees made a lot of money. The three friends who
started YouTube were very big investors. Therefore, they made an enormous amount of money.
Karim became very rich, and he continued to work toward his PhD. There was something else he wanted
to do. He wanted to help young people go into business. He used money and experience to start a new company
called Youniversity Ventures. This company helps young people who have good business ideas. It gives them
advice and money to start Internet businesses. Milo is one business that students started with the help of
Youniversity Ventures.
Milo is a shopping Web site. It helps people find products in stores near their homes. Another example is
AirBoB. This Web site helps people find for video conferences. People in different places can use this site to
have business meetings.
Karim has some advice for students who want to start business. First, find a successful company. Do a lot
of research about the company and the top people in the company. There, copy the way they do things. For
students who wants to start Internet business, Karim is probably a very good example to copy.
(Source. Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf)
Câu 8 (VD): What can be the best title for the passage?
A. To be successful on the Internet B. Support from Youniversity Ventures
C. Sharing Success on the Internet D. The best videos from YouTube
Câu 9 (NB): What does the word “This” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. the information of the 2004 tsunami B. the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia
C. that he could find no videos D. the news stories he could find
Câu 10 (TH): How did the YouTube investors make a lot of money?
A. Google bought their YouTube company. B. They invested a lot of money in Google.
C. They sold things on Milo Website. D. They made a profit from Youniversity Ventures.
Câu 11 (TH): Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Karim?
A. He earned a lot of money from YouTube. B. He is the owner of Youniversity Ventures.
C. He had the original idea of YouTube. D. He created a lot of sample videos for YouTube.
Câu 12 (TH): Which of the following can replace the word “enormous” in paragraph 3?
A. considerable B. favourable C. huge D. increasing
Câu 13 (TH): What does Youniversity Ventures do?
A. It buys Internet companies such as Milo.
B. It helps people find inexpensive vacation places worldwide.
C. It gives people advice and money to start business.
D. It helps people to get PhDs at famous Universities.
Câu 14 (TH): What kind of Web site is AirBoB?
A. It helps people search vacation places. B. It helps people find successful businesses.
C. It helps people held business meetings. D. It helps people buy goods and services.
Câu 15 (TH): What is Karim’s advice for students who want to start business?
A. Work for successful people and companies.
B. Copy successful people and companies.
C. Give money to Youniversity Ventures.
D. Get a PhD degree from famous university.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 16 (NB): A. attract B. divide C. finish D. invite
Câu 17 (NB): A. economics B. entertainment C. radiation D. geography

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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.
Câu 18 (VD): Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
A. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
B. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
C. This job is not rewarding at all, so everyone wants to get it.
D. This job offers a poor salary, so it is worthwhile.
Câu 19 (VD): The burglar was caught red-handed by the police when he broke into the flat.
A. The police caught the burglar to break into the flat.
B. The police caught the burglar breaking into the flat.
C. The police caught the burglar when breaking into the flat.
D. Then the burglar had broken into the flat, the police caught him at one.
Câu 20 (VD): He didn’t pay attention to what I said.
A. He had no intention of talking to me. B. He didn’t hear me even though I was saying to him.
C. He took no notice of my words. D. He didn’t pay attention because I didn’t say a word.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 21 (TH): Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely
A. imaginable B. imaginative C. imagining D. imaginary
Câu 22 (NB): Neither Mary nor her brothers at the party yet. They may be getting stuck in the
traffic.
A. are arriving B. have arrived C. has arrived D. is arriving
Câu 23 (TH): The old market is said in a fire two years ago.
A. to be destroyed B. to have destroyed
C. to have been destroyed D. to be destroying
Câu 24 (TH): We should participate in the movement to conserve the natural environment.
A. which organized B. organizing C. to organize D. organized
Câu 25 (TH): I have decided to buy that house. I won’t change my mind what you say.
A. no matter B. although C. because D. whether
Câu 26 (NB): An endangered species is the one population is so small that it is in danger of
becoming extinct.
A. which B. what C. whose D. who
Câu 27: I don’t understand why the students didn’t keep silent while the speech .
A. was being made B. was made C. has been made D. would be made
Câu 28 (VDC): The jokes Jack tells are as old as .
A. the hills B. the mountains C. the oceans D. the earth
Câu 29 (VDC): When finding a new house, parents should all the conditions for their children’s
education and entertainment.
A. keep pace with B. make room for C. get rid of D. take into account
Câu 30 (TH): Ms. Brown asked me in my class.
A. how many students there were B. were there how many students
C. how many students were there D. there were how many students
Câu 31 (NB): After David his homework, he went straight to bed.
A. had finished B. has finished C. was finished D. finished
Câu 32 (TH): , we would have been forced to sack him.
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 A. Were he not to resign B. If he resigned
C. Had he not resigned D. If he had resigned
Câu 33 (TH): Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of courses in the
university.
A. optional B. unique C. compulsory D. limited
Câu 34 (TH): I’d rather to the party with my parents because there was nothing interesting there.
A. hadn’t been invited B. not have been invited
C. haven’t been invited D. not be invited
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.
Câu 35 (VD): You have just passed your exam. This makes your parents happy.
A. You have just passed your exam makes your parents happy.
B. That you have passed your exam makes your parents happy.
C. You have just passed your exam which it makes your parents happy.
D. Having just passed your exam making your parents happy.
Câu 36 (VD): She raised her hand high. She wanted to attract her teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
B. She had such a high raising of hand that she attracted her teacher’s attention.
C. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher’s attention.
D. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
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.
Câu 37 (VD): Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for
more welfare.
A. detected B. reviewed C. sacked D. rejected
Câu 38 (NB): She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. wealthy C. broke D. kind
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.
Câu 39 (TH): The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original splendor.
A. renovated B. refurbished C. strengthened D. devastated
Câu 40 (NB): All children can attend without paying fees at state schools.
A. secondary schools B. independent schools
C. primary schools D. high schools
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.
Câu 41 (NB): A. bags B. days C. speeds D. dates
Câu 42 (NB): A. searched B. cooked C. described D. developed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
Câu 43 (TH): Some snakes have hollow teeth they are called fans that they use to poison their victims.
A. Some B. they are called C. use D. their
Câu 44 (NB): What the woman was saying were so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.
A. What B. was saying C. were D. to stop taking
Câu 45 (NB): George is not enough intelligent to pass this economics class without help.
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 A. enough intelligent B. to pass C. economics D. help
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.
EXAM ADVICE
In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner. You have to do a (46) task
which usually lasts about 3 minutes. One possible task is “problem solving”, which means you have to look at
some (47) information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You may be shown photos,
drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is (48) that you study
them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by politely asking the examiner to repeat the
instruction or make them clearer.
While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner
questions and make (49) if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties, the
examiner may decide to step in and help. Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the
assessor to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by competing with your
partner, which includes taking (50) in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it
may be possible to “agree to disagree”.
(Source. Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.tech)
Câu 46 (VD): A. single B. scarce C. lonely D. unique
Câu 47 (TH): A. noticeable B. visual C. optical D. obvious
Câu 48 (TH): A. helpful B. essential C. probable D. successful
Câu 49 (TH): A. statements B. suggestions C. speeches D. ideas
Câu 50 (VD): A. changes B. sentences C. turns D. sides

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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.
Câu 1 (VD): The proposal seemed like a good idea. The manager refused it.
A. The manager didn't like to proposal because it didn't seem a good idea.
B. Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it.
C. The manager refused the proposal although it seemed like a good idea.
D. The proposal didn't seem like a good idea, so the manager didn't accept it.
Câu 2 (VD): Sports clear my mind. They also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A. Not only do sports clear my mind, but they also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
B. Neither do sports clear my mind nor help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
C. Sports clear my mind so that I can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
D. All that sports can do is to clear my mind instead of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3 (NB): A. argument B. admission C. domestic D. acquaintance
Câu 4 (NB): A. precede B. confide C. modern D. remind
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
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Câu 5 (TH): Teacher: “Jenny, you’ve made a good job on the project”.
Jenny: “ ”
A. Not really. I didn’t. B. Oh. I guess so. C. Never mention it. D. Thank you!
Câu 6 (TH): Mark is talking to his brother about his favorite color.
Mark: “Why do you like red color?”
Mark’s brother: “ ”
A. You make me feel more confident. B. It’s a good idea, thank you.
C. It’s the color of love and passion. D. You didn’t do anything for me.
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.
Monkeys are similar to humans in many ways. For example, the (7) in a monkey family, such as
between brother and sister, are often very close. A team of researchers studied a pair of bonobo monkeys called
Kanzi and Panbanisha. (8) brother and sister team had learned how to make knives from stone. So
the researchers decided to record how good they were. The researchers put a banana inside a box. Then they
gave the bonobos what they needed to make knife. The (9) of this knife was to cut open the box to
get the banana. Kanzi made a very good knife, but his sister Panbanisha could not. Kanzi saw his sister was
feeling (10) and so he tried to give his knife to her. However, the scientists did not let him. Even in
this situation, Kanzi knew what to do. When no one was looking, he put his knife (11) his sister
could easily find it, and she finally got her banana. To researchers, it was obvious from Kanzi's behavior that he
really wanted to help his sister.
Câu 7 (TH): A. relatives B. relation C. relate D. relationships
Câu 8 (NB): A. Those B. The C. These D. A
Câu 9 (TH): A. performance B. usage C. function D. application
Câu 10 (TH): A. disappointing B. disappointed C. disappointment D. disappoint
Câu 11 (TH): A. where B. how C. that D. what
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.
Câu 12 (NB): Some people think their abilities have limitations but with encouragement they can perform
much better than expected.
A. certainties B. boundaries C. possibilities D. advantages
Câu 13 (TH): Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A. improve B. worsen C. maximize D. enrich
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
In today's competitive world, what responsible parents would not want to give their children the best possible
start in life? For this reason, many parents want their children, often as young as ten months old, to become
familiar with computers. They seem to think that if their children grow up with computers, they will be better
equipped to face the challenges of the future.
No one has proved that computers make children more creative or more intelligent. The truth may even be the
opposite. Educational psychologists claim that too much exposure to computers, especially for the very young,
may negatively affect normal brain development. Children gain valuable experience of the world from their
interaction with physical objects. Ten-month-old babies may benefit more from bumping their heads or putting
various objects in their mouths than they will from staring at eye-catching cartoons. A four-year-old child can
improve hand-eye coordination and understand cause and effect better by experimenting with a crayon than by
moving a cursor around a computer screen. So, as educational psychologists suggest, instead of government
funding going to more and more computer classes, it might be better to devote resources to music and art
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It is ludicrous to think that children will fall behind if they are not exposed to computers from an early age.
Time is too precious to spend with a "mouse". Now is the time when they should be out there learning to ride a
bike. There will be time later on for them to start banging away at keyboards.
Câu 14 (TH): Children who spend a lot of time on their computers .
A. will suffer from brain damage
B. do not necessarily make more progress than those who don't
C. tend to have more accidents than those who don't
D. tend to like music and art more than those who don't
Câu 15 (VD): What would be an appropriate title for this passage?
A. More computers mean brighter future B. Never too early to start
C. Computers in schools D. Let kids be kids
Câu 16 (NB): The pronoun "they" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. heads B. mouths C. babies D. objects
Câu 17 (TH): What is TRUE according to the passage?
A. It is better for children to take computer lessons than art lessons.
B. Parents should not put off buying a computer for their children.
C. There is no evidence that children who use computers are cleverer than those who do not.
D. Computers seriously harm children's eyesight.
Câu 18 (TH): The word "ludicrous" paragraph 3 mostly means .
A. sensible B. ridiculous C. humorous D. ironic
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.
Câu 19 (NB): A. blood B. food C. mood D. boot
Câu 20 (NB): A. missed B. hoped C. washed D. removed
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.
Câu 21 (VDC): Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his
foot in his mouth.
A. speaking indirectly B. saying embarrassing things
C. doing things in the wrong order D. making a mistake
Câu 22 (TH): In spite of her embarrassment before Rodya's urgent and challenging look, she could not deny
herself that satisfaction.
A. hard B. curious C. demanding D. difficult
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term broadcasting, from
the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it. It is directly related to cultivation and the adjectives
cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex. A person of culture has identifiable attributes, among
them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music. Yet the word culture does not refer solely to
such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education. At least from the 19th century onwards, under the
influence of anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the
singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws,
conventions, and values.
Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures, between
elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global
cultures. Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like
culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words are sometimes treated as synonymous.
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Yet this is misleading. While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in what seems to be a
perpetual behavioral pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by 6 conceptions of
evolution in the 19th century and of development in the 20th century. Cultures evolve or develop. They are not
static. They have twists and turns. Styles change. So do fashions. There are cultural processes. What, for
example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and
Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university
education. No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting
kinds of study, and most recently digital culture. As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything
gets better or more civilized.
The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define. There is no
single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one. The only non-
problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and
medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture). Since in anthropology and sociology we
also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is extremely wide.
Câu 23 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century .
A. all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
B. classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
C. classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as core subjects
D. schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
Câu 24 (NB): The word "It" in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. broadcasting B. the soil C. culture D. the treatment and care
Câu 25 (VD): The passage mainly discusses .
A. the derivatives of the word culture B. the distinction between culture and civilization
C. the figurative meanings of the word culture D. the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
Câu 26 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A. Its use has been considerably changed. B. It is a word that cannot be defined.
C. It differs from the word civilization. D. It evolves from agriculture.
Câu 27 (TH): The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that .
A. share the same word formation pattern
B. have nearly the same meaning
C. are both related to agriculture and cultivation
D. do not develop from the same meaning
Câu 28 (TH): The word "attributes" in paragraph 1 most likely means .
A. qualities B. aspects C. fields D. skills
Câu 29 (TH): The word "static" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .
A. dense B. balanced C. unchanged D. regular
Câu 30 (TH): It is stated in paragraph 1 that a cultured person .
A. does a job relevant to education
B. has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
C. has a job related to cultivation
D. takes care of the soil and what grows on it
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.
Câu 31 (NB): Sleeping, resting, and to drink fruit juice are the best ways to cure for a cold.
A. Sleeping B. to drink C. juice D. best ways
Câu 32 (NB): The novel was such interesting that I read it from the beginning to the end in 4 hours.
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Câu 33 (NB): The result of the studies have had a strong impact on future developments.
A. of B. have had C. strong D. on
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.
Câu 34 (VD): The news surprised everyone in the family.
A. Everyone in the family found the news surprising.
B. The news in the family made everyone surprisingly.
C. The news made everyone surprised in the family.
D. Everyone was surprised by the news in the family.
Câu 35 (VDC): People say that Cameron was the best director of his time.
A. Cameron is said to be best director of his time.
B. Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time.
C. It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time.
D. Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time.
Câu 36 (VD): "Be sorry for sending the wrong information, Kate" said Rita.
A. Kate sent the wrong information, and she was sorry.
B. Rita apologized to Kate for sending her the wrong information.
C. Rita was sorry about Kate's sending the wrong information.
D. Rita was sorry for not sending Kate the information.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 37 (NB): If you a wallet in the street, what would you do with it?
A. found B. have found C. find D. had found
Câu 38 (TH): Please accept our apology for the inconvenience this delay is causing all the passengers
here at Pearson International Airport.
A. completed B. original C. estimated D. sincere
Câu 39 (TH): While Peter the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. were watering B. has watered C. watered D. was watering
Câu 40 (TH): Some modern couples organize their marriage and work out the tasks and duties, which may
gradually turn their marriage into a business or relationship.
A. contract B. contractually C. contractual D. contracting
Câu 41 (TH): You look so tired! You out too late last night.
A. must have been B. had been C. had to be D. should have been
Câu 42 (VD): I wonder if you could me a favour, Jackon.
A. give B. bring C. do D. make
Câu 43 (VD): The song by our listeners as their favorite of the week is "Goodbye Baby" by
Tunesmiths.
A. was chosen B. is chosen C. chosen D. choosing
Câu 44 (NB): E-mail allows people in touch, regardless of distance.
A. staying B. to stay C. stay D. to staying
Câu 45 (TH): I'm really sleepy today. I wish I Bob to the airport last night.
A. hadn't had to take B. didn't have to take C. didn't take D. weren't taking
Câu 46 (TH): Finding a job in this time of economic crisis is becoming .
A. more than difficult B. most and most difficult
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Câu 47 (TH): as the most important crop in Hawaii is sugar cane.
A. It is ranked B. That ranks C. It ranks D. What ranks
Câu 48 (TH): Sometimes at weekends, my father helps my mom with meals.
A. keeping B. preparing C. making D. arranging
Câu 49 (VD): Nobody took any of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated water.
A. regard B. recognition C. notice D. attention
Câu 50 (VD): As Joe's roommate, I find him a fairly nice fellow, even if at times it is not easy to his
noisy behavior.
A. put up with B. look up to C. get on with D. catch up with

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TRƯỜNG THPT ĐỒNG DẬU MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12

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 from 1 to 2:
Câu hỏi 1 (NB): A. farm B. stayed C. garden D. harm
Câu hỏi 2 (NB): A. achieved B. wanted C. required D. replied
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 from 3 to 4:
Câu hỏi 3 (NB): A. knowledge B. careful C. arrive D. happen
Câu hỏi 4 (NB): A. solidarity B. determination C. organization D. consideration
Choose the option that best completes each of the following exchanges from 5 to 6:
Câu hỏi 5 (NB): Jim: “This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful.”
Mai: “ .”
A. No problem! B. Thanks. I’ll do it C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you D. Yes, please
Câu hỏi 6 (NB): Kate: “How lovely your cats
are!” David: “ .”
A. I love them, too. B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say it again? D. Really? They are
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 from 7 to 8:
Câu hỏi 7 (TH): There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. famine B. flood C. epidemic D. drought
Câu hỏi 8 (VD): How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
A. participated B. performed C. succeeded D. hosted
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 from 7 to 8:
Câu hỏi 9 (TH): “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about.”
A. behaving cleverly B. good behaviour C. behaving nice D. behaving improperly
Câu hỏi 10 (VDC): When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.
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 A. extremely happy B. feeling extremely unhappy
C. feeling extremely airy D. extremely light
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions from 11 to 24:
Câu hỏi 11 (TH): The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to
her attention.
A. pull B. follow C. tempt D. attract
Câu hỏi 12 (NB): He to the cinema yesterday evening.
A. has gone B. goes C. went D. had gone
Câu hỏi 13 (NB): Claire wanted to know what time .
A. the banks closed B. the banks would close
C. did the banks close D. do the banks close
Câu hỏi 14 (NB): You stayed at home last night, ?
A. didn’t you B. had you C. did you D. would you
Câu hỏi 15 (NB): Sometimes she does not agree her husband about child reading but they soon
find the solutions.
A. with B. for C. on D. of
Câu hỏi 16 (NB): In my free-time, I often help mom with the house.
A. clean B. to clean C. cleans D. cleaning
Câu hỏi 17 (NB): I have lived here 5 years.
A. on B. for C. since D. from
Câu hỏi 18 (NB): This is most beautiful song I’ve ever listened to.
A. no article B. an C. a D. the
Câu hỏi 19 (NB): Jim a book at the moment.
A. is reading B. had read C. reads D. has read
Câu hỏi 20 (VD): My responsibility is to my little brothers.
A. take over B. join hands C. work together D. take care of
Câu hỏi 21 (NB): I asked him , but he said nothing.
A. what’s the matter was B. what was the matter
C. what the matter was D. the matter was what
Câu hỏi 22 (TH): He advised them in class.
A. don’t talk B. to not talk C. not to talk D. to talk not
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): My sister is very fond eating chocolate candy.
A. about B. of C. at D. with
Câu hỏi 24 (TH): We enjoy time together in the evening when the family members gather in the
living room after a day of working hard.
A. caring B. spending C. doing D. taking
Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29:
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. 25 human
activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world 26 on consuming two-thirds
of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying
the lonely resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is 27
built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to
recover 28 . We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As
a result, the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and
consumption are 29 increasingly heavy demands on it.

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Câu hỏi 25 (TH): A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite
Câu hỏi 26 (VD): A. continues B. carries C. follows D. repeats
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): A. sooner B. neither C. rather D. either
Câu hỏi 28 (TH): A. greatly B. utterly C. completely D. quite
Câu hỏi 29 (VD): A. making B. doing C. taking D. having
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to incorrect answer to
each of the questions from 30 to 34:
The Singapore Science Centre is located on a six-hectare site in Jurong. At the centre, we can discover the
wonders of science and technology in a fun way. Clap your hands and colorful bulbs will light up. Start a wheel
spinning and it will set off a fan churning. It is a place to answer our curiosity and capture our imagination.
The centre features over four hundred exhibits covering topics like solar radiation, communication,
electronics, mathematics, nuclear energy and evolution. It aims to arouse interest in science and technology
among us and the general public. The centre is the first science one to be established in South East Asia. It was
opened in 1977 and it now receives an average of one thousand, two hundred visitors a day. The exhibits can be
found in four exhibition galleries. They are the Lobby, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Aviation. These
exhibits are renewed annually so as to encourage visitors to make return visits to the centre.
Instead of the usual “Hands off” notices found in exhibition halls, visitors are invited to touch and feel
the exhibits, push the buttons, turn the cranks or pedals. This is an interesting way to learn science even if you
hate the subject. A Discovery Centre was built for children between the ages of three and twelve. This new
exhibition gallery was completed in 1985. Lately this year a stone-age exhibit was built. It shows us about the
animals and people which were extinct.
Câu hỏi 30 (TH): What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Singapore Science Centre B. Science Centre
C. Discovery Centre D. Physical Sciences
Câu hỏi 31 (NB): The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the centre B. the general public C. evolution D. solar radiation
Câu hỏi 32 (TH): According to the paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true about the Singapore
Science Centre?
A. Visitors are encouraged to return to the centre.
B. The centre was not opened until 1977.
C. The exhibits in the centre cover a wide range of topics.
D. The centre is the first one established in the world.
Câu hỏi 33 (TH): It is stated in paragraph 2 that .
A. the science centre makes people interested in science and technology
B. only students can visit the science centre
C. visitors don’t want to come back to the science centre
D. there are only several exhibits in the science centre
Câu hỏi 34 (TH): The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT .
A. The exhibits are renewed every year.
B. The centre is located in Jurong.
C. There are four exhibition galleries in the centre.
D. The centre is the biggest in Asia.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to incorrect answer to
each of the questions from 35 to 42:
Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments.
Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place
every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device. And predictions in the world
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of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near
future.
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheque or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so.
It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting
are eliminated. Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money.
Sony's vision of having a chip embedded in computers, TVs and games consoles means that films, music and
games can be paid for easily without having to input credit card details. And what about the future of the banks?
Within their grip on the market, banks and creditcard firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees
from the users of mobile and contactless-payment systems. But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive
technology" as far as the banks are concerned. If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are
made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statements but
on their mobile phone statements. And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do
not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity. It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and
if so, by how much. However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic. They feel there is reason to be
suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past. They point out that Internet
banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted. On the contrary, more
Americans than ever are using local branches. So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains
open to contention.
Câu hỏi 35 (VD): What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Predictions of future payment methods.
B. The increasing popularity of new payment methods.
C. The absence of traditional payment methods.
D. Japan's advanced forms of payment.
Câu hỏi 36 (TH): Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A. to exemplify the e-cash system B. to praise the e-cash system C. to criticize the e-cash
system D. to inform the e-cash system
Câu hỏi 37 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
A. reduced cost B. no fraud C. fewer mistakes D. faster speed
Câu hỏi 38 (TH): The word "embedded” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. isolated B. manufactured C. generated D. integrated
Câu hỏi 39 (TH): The word "grip" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. power B. success C. wealth D. range of branches
Câu hỏi 40 (TH): The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate .
A. the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies
B. a possible drawback of the system
C. the modern technology of the e-cash system
D. the transferability of the system
Câu hỏi 41 (TH): The word "their” in the third paragraph refers to .
A. credit cards B. high-street banks C. American bankers D. Internet banking
Câu hỏi 42 (VD): How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
A. neutral B. optimistic C. uncertain D. pessimistic
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 from 43 to 44:
Câu hỏi 43 (VDC): It isn’t just that the level of education of this school is high. It’s that it’s also been
consistent for years.
A. It isn’t fair to deny that this school is successful, as it has had the same high standards for many years
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C. The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations from year
to year.
D. Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but it has maintained those standards over the
years.
Câu hỏi 44 (VD): No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts
could judge it quite easily.
C. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
D. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the
experts.
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 from 45 to 47:
Câu hỏi 45 (TH): Your coffee is not as good as mine.
A. Mine is better than yours. B. My coffee is more good than yours.
C. My coffee is better than your. D. My coffee is better than yours.
Câu hỏi 46 (VD): “You’re always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Câu hỏi 47 (VD): Difficult though the exam was, he still passed it with flying colours.
A. Because the exam was difficult, he passed it with flying colours.
B. Although the exam was difficult, but he still passed it with flying colours.
C. No matter how difficult the exam was, he still passed it with flying colours.
D. The exam was not too difficult, so he could pass it with flying colours.
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 from 48 to 50:
Câu hỏi 48 (NB): Tom is one of the students which get the worst result in the latest exam.
A. the latest exam B. worst result C. one of the students D. which
Câu hỏi 49 (TH): No sooner had the wind stopped blowing when it started to rain heavily.
A. heavily B. when C. stopped blowing D. had
Câu hỏi 50 (NB): Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.
A. with B. always C. friends D. but

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LÝ THÁI TỔ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu hỏi 1 (NB): Mike came across his old friend - Maria while he along the street.
A. had walked B. would walk C. was walking D. Walked
Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn diễn tả một hành động đang diễn ra (chia thì quá khứ tiếp diễn) thì có một hành động khác
xem vào (chia thì quá khứ đơn)
Công thức: S + V_ed/V cột 2 + while + S + was/ were + V_ing.
Câu hỏi 2 (VDC): I don’t mind walking long distances, because I know it me good.
A. does B. plays C. gets D. Gives
Does sb good: có lợi cho ai, tốt cho ai
Câu hỏi 3 (TH): Nowadays, most people rely the mass media as their main source of information.
A. on B. in C. to D. With
Rely
Câu hỏi 4 (NB): Human beings are greatest threat to survival of endangered species.
A. Ø B. an C. the D. a
Câu hỏi 5 (TH): , we couldn’t make out the gist of the passage.
A. Due to Romeo’s carefully explanations B. Though carefully explained by Romeo
C. Carefully as Romeo explained D. As Romeo carefully explained
Khi hai mệnh đề có cùng chủ ngữ có thể rút gọn một mệnh đề về dạng:
- V_ing: khi mệnh đề dạng chủ động và hai hành động xảy ra liên tiếp
- Having V_ed/ V3: khi mệnh đề dạng chủ động, hành động được rút gọn xảy ra trước và là nguyên nhân dẫn đến
hành động còn lại.
- V_ed/ V3: khi mệnh đề dạng bị động (giữ nguyên liên từ)
Câu đầy đủ: Though we are explained carefully by Romeo, we couldn’t make out the gist of the passage.
Câu rút gọn: Though carefully explained by Romeo, we couldn’t make out the gist of the passage.
Tạm dịch: Mặc dù được Romeo giải thích cẩn thận, chúng tôi không thể tìm ra ý chính của đoạn văn.

Câu hỏi 6 (TH): Josh would never forget by his parent through no fault of his own.
A. having scold B. to have scolded C. to be scolded D. being scolded
forget to V_nguyên thể: quên làm việc gì
forget V_ing: quên chuyện đã làm
forget being V_ed/ V3: quên việc bị/được làm gì
Tạm dịch: Josh sẽ không bao giờ quên việc bị cha mẹ mắng mà không phải do lỗi của mình.
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A. excessively B. completely C. extremely D. Thoroughly
A. excessively (adv): quá chừng, quá đáng
B. completely (adv): hoàn toàn, đầy đủ, trọn vẹn
C. extremely (adv): vô cùng, cực độ, cực kỳ
D. thoroughly (adv): kỹ lưỡng, thấu đáo
Tạm dịch: Tất cả các công ty của ông đã thành công và ông được biết đến là người vô cùng giàu có.

Câu hỏi 8 (NB): It is of great to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job
interview.
A. important B. importance C. importantly D. Unimportant
A. important (adj): quan trọng, hệ trọng
B. importance (n): sự quan trọng, tầm quan trọng
C. importantly (adv): quan trọng
D. unimportant (adj): không quan trọng
Dấu hiệu: sau tính từ “great” (to lớn) cần một danh từ

Câu hỏi 9 (VDC): I looked the word up in the dictionary to refresh my of its exact meaning.
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. Memory
refresh one’s memory: gợi nhớ lại, nhớ lại cái gì
Câu hỏi 10 (TH): If access to education, children living in poverty will have a brighter future.
A. providing B. are provided C. having provided D. Provided
Khi hai mệnh đề có cùng chủ ngữ có thể rút gọn một mệnh đề về dạng:
- Ving: khi mệnh đề dạng chủ động và hai hành động xảy ra liên tiếp
- Having Ved/ V3: khi mệnh đề dạng chủ động, hành động được rút gọn xảy ra trước và là nguyên nhân dẫn đến
hành động còn lại.
- Ved/ V3: khi mệnh đề dạng bị động
Câu đầy đủ: If children living in poverty are provided access to education, children will have a brighter future.
Câu rút gọn: If provided access to education, children living in poverty will have a brighter future.
Tạm dịch: Nếu được cung cấp sự tiếp cận với giáo dục, trẻ em sống trong nghèo đói sẽ có một tương lai tươi
sáng hơn.

Câu hỏi 11 (VD): Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He great importance to coming to work in
time.
A. affixes B. attaches C. admits D. Attributes
A. affixes (v): in vào
B. attaches (v): gắn, dán, gia nhập, coi
C. admits (v): thừa nhận, thú nhận
D. attributes (v): quy cho
=> attach importance to sth/doing sth: coi việc gì là quan trọng
Tạm dịch: Andrew là một nhân viên rất kỷ luật. Ông rất coi trọng việc đến làm việc đúng giờ.

Câu hỏi 12 (TH): Jane never gives her mother a hand in housework she has a lot of free time.
A. although B. since C. in spite of D. because of
A. although S + V: mặc dù

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C. in spite of + N/ Ving: mặc dù
D. because of + N/ Ving: vì
“she has a lot of free time” là một mệnh đề gồm S + V => loại C, D
Tạm dịch: Jane không bao giờ giúp mẹ làm việc nhà mặc dù cô có rất nhiều thời gian rảnh.

Câu hỏi 13 (TH): Rita is not of doing this work - she should change her class.
A. capable B. possible C. suitable D. Habitual
A. capable (adj): có khả năng
B. possible (adj): có thể
C. suitable (adj): phù hợp, thích hợp
D. habitual (adj): thường lệ, quen thuộc
=> to be capable of + V_ing: có khả năng làm gì
Tạm dịch: Rita không có khả năng làm việc này - cô ấy nên chuyển lớp.

Câu hỏi 14 (NB): If you eat too much, you the price by putting on weight.
A. will pay B. paid C. would pay D. were paying

- Dấu hiệu: vế chứa “if” chia “eat” ở thì hiện tại đơn
- Cách dùng: Câu điều kiện loại 1 dùng để diễn tả điều có thể xảy ra ở hiện tại hoặc tương lai:
- Công thức: If + S + V(s/es) + O, S + will + V(nguyên thể) + O.
Tạm dịch: Nếu bạn ăn nhiều, bạn sẽ trả giá bằng việc tăng cân.

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the following exchanges.
Câu hỏi 15 (NB): Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad.
Joana: "I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job."
David: “ . There’re still many different ways to get it."
A. You're exactly right B. I don’t think so C. That’s what I think D. There’s no doubt about it
A. Cậu hoàn toàn đúng
B. Mình không nghĩ vậy
C. Đó là những gì mình nghĩ
D. Chắc chắn là vậy
Các phản hồi A, C, D không phù hợp với ngữ cảnh

Câu hỏi 16 (NB): Peter is having dinner at Wendy’s house.

Peter: "This steamed crab is so delicious."
Wendy:" .''
A. Sure. I’d love to. B. I’m afraid not. C. No, don’t worry D. I’m glad you like it
A. Chắc chắn. Mình cũng thích vậy.
B. Mình sợ rằng không được.
C. Không, đừng lo lắng.
D. Mình vui vì bạn thích nó.
Các phản hồi A, B, C không phù hợp với ngữ cảnh

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.
Câu hỏi 17 (NB): A. mouth B. founder C. about D. country
Phần gạch
chân đáp án
D phát âm
là /ʌ/, còn lại
là /aʊ/

Câu hỏi 18 (NB): A. accessed B. searched C. recorded D. developed

chân đáp án C
phát âm là /ɪd/,
còn lại là /t/

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.
Trả lời cho các câu 19, 20 dưới đây:
Câu hỏi 19 (NB): A. interpret B. chemistry C. attention D. romantic
Những từ có tận cùng là đuôi “-tion”,
“-ic” có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết
đứng ngay trước nó.

Trọng âm đáp án B rơi vào âm tiết

thứ nhất, còn lại là âm thứ hai

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Câu hỏi 20 (NB): A. attract B. discuss C. follow D. confide
Động từ có
2 âm tiết
thường có
trọng âm
rơi vào âm
tiết thứ hai.
Ngoại lệ:
‘follow
Trọng âm
đáp án C rơi
vào âm tiết
thứ nhất,
còn lại là
âm thứ hai

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.
Câu hỏi 21 (VD): His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more
staff.
A. adopt B. dismiss C. prepare D. Employ
take on: tuyển dụng, thuê
A. adopt (v): chấp nhận, thông qua
B. dismiss (v): sa thải, đuổi
C. prepare (v): chuẩn bị
D. employ (v): thuê, tuyển dụng
=> take on = employ
Tạm dịch: Dự án kinh doanh thứ hai của ông, một công ty phần mềm, đang thành công rực rỡ và sẽ sớm sẵn
sàng tuyển dụng thêm nhân viên.

Câu hỏi 22 (TH): The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days.
A. revises B. brings C. recalls D. Catches
evokes (v): gợi lại
A. revises (v): ôn thi, xem lại
B. brings (v): mang lại, đem lại
C. recalls (v): gợi lại
D. catches (v): bắt lấy, nắm lấy
=> evoke = recall
Tạm dịch: Mùi phấn luôn gợi lên ký ức về thời đi học của tôi.

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.
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): You won’t be penalized for venturing a guess, so be sure not to leave any questions
unanswered.
A. rewarded B. punished C. motivated D. Discouraged
penalize – penalized – penalized: trừng phạt
penalize – penalized – penalized: trừng phạt
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B. punish – punished – punished: trừng phạt
C. motivate – motivated – motivated: thúc đẩy
D. discourage – discouraged – discouraged: làm nản lòng
Tạm dịch: Bạn sẽ không bị phạt vì đoán bừa, vì vậy hãy chắc chắn đừng quên trả lời câu hỏi nào.
Câu hỏi 24 (VDC): I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg.
A. is cheap B. is painful C. is confusing D. is expensive
I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg. (Tôi nghĩ rằng chúng ta không thể
mua thiết bị này lần này vì nó làm tốn rất nhiều tiền.)
A. is cheap: rẻ tiền
B. is painful: đau đớn
C. is confusing: nhầm lẫn
D. is expensive: đắt đỏ

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.
Adult Learners
Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they
come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (25) learning
activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have
realistic aims and have valuable (26) into what is likely to be successful. (27) , they are
readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations.
Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (28) have been formed over time through their
experience of families, work, community, or politics.
A majority of adults also have (29) motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to
learn. they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is
related to their own needs and interests.
(Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)

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Câu hỏi 25 (TH): A. practicality B. practical C. practically D. practice
Câu hỏi 26 (TH): A. ability B. grasp C. uptake D. insight
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): A. In addition B. In contrast C. As a result D. However
Câu hỏi 28 (NB): A. where B. which C. who D. that
Câu hỏi 29 (TH): A. instinctive B. intrinsic C. spiritual D. perceptive
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.
Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend’s home for a meal, it’s good to know about
the customs they follow.
If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the
hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from
the same 10 plate. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same
glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across someone for food. It is common to use you your
fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host
of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take
off your shoes.
Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head still on
the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzania homes, people sit at a table on a small stools
to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food
from the same plate., but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious
meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women still sit at different tables. Also
remember: it is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.
(Adopted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
Câu hỏi 30 (TH): Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Table Manners across some cultures in the world.
B. Tips for foreigners when having meal in Tanzania
C. Table Manners in Morocco, Things to do for everyone
D. Table Manners - Ultimate Guide to Dining Etiquette
Câu hỏi 31 (NB): The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. customs B. manners C. meals D. friends
Câu hỏi 32 (TH): According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in
other countries?
A. You can know how to eat healthily. B. You can act in a proper way.
C. You can order food in a restaurant. D. You can learn the language.
Câu hỏi 33 (TH): The word "offers" ( đề nghị,cung cấp) in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. exchanges B. attends C. receives D. Provides ( Cung cấp)
Câu hỏi 34 (TH): According to paragraph 3, which of the following should NOT do in Tanzania?
A. eat with your hands B. take food from the same plate
C. show the bottom of your foot D. take off your shoes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has
one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.
Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families
marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of
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more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that
91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.
Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible
because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the
legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese
Country Code.
The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up
to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of
progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil
society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first
national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However,
the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has
been delayed.
(Adapted from http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/)
Câu hỏi 35 (TH): Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality.
B. Child marriage - A completely tractable problem in Nepal.
C. Nepal’s strategies to child protection programming.
D. One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage.
Câu hỏi 36 (TH): According to paragraph 2, in Nepal, girls from needy families .
A. play an important role in bolstering their household finances
B. have to get married earlier than those are from affluent families
C. can get married two years later than those are from poor families
D. are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money
Câu hỏi 37 (NB): The word "those" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. girls B. families C. years D. rates
Câu hỏi 38 (TH): The word "burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. issue B. potency C. Load ( Gánh nặng) D. cargo
Câu hỏi 39 (TH): According to the last paragraph, how many years will a rule-breaker spend in jail?
A. exactly three years B. over three years C. from one to three years D. about two years
Câu hỏi 40 (TH): The word "imprisonment” ( sự phạt tù) in the last paragraph could be best replaced by .
A. detention ( sự cầm tù) B. custody C. salvation D. emblem
Câu hỏi 41 (TH): According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Nepalese families have a tendency to marry their daughters at a young age.
B. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine.
C. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have.
D. According to the law, if people have their parents’ permission, they are allowed to marry at 18.
Câu hỏi 42 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage .
A. The government is not doing much to put an end to child marriage
B. Nepal had the highest overall prevalence of child marriage in the world
C. Families want to marry their daughters soon to earn money
D. The recent earthquake was negative for the eradication of child marriage
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.
Câu hỏi 43 (NB): My brother and I go sometimes swimming together with our uncle’s family.
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Câu hỏi 44 (TH): Her father used to be a distinguishable professor at the university. Many students worshipped
him.
A. used to B. distinguishable C. at D. Worshipped
distinguishable (adj): có thể phân biệt
distinguished (adj): đặc biệt, khác biệt, ưu tú, xuất sắc
Sửa: distinguishable => distinguished
Tạm dịch: Cha cô đã từng là một giáo sư nổi tiếng tại trường đại học. Nhiều sinh viên tôn
thờ ông.

Câu hỏi 45 (TH): Those famous pictures hanging on the gallery wall painted in France.
A. Those B. hanging C. the D. Painted
Câu bị động thì quá khứ đơn: S + was/ were + Ved/ V3.
Chủ ngữ “Those famous pictures…” số nhiều => tobe chia “were”
Sửa: painted => were painted
Tạm dịch: Những bức tranh nổi tiếng treo trên tường phòng trưng bày đã được vẽ ở Pháp.

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.
Câu hỏi 46 (VD): "You should have informed me of the change in advance.” The boss said to his secretary.
A. The boss blamed his secretary for not informing him of the change in advance.
B. The boss thanked his secretary for informing him of the change in advance.
C. The boss encouraged his secretary not to inform him of the change in advance.
D. The boss advised his secretary to inform him of the change in advance.
Câu hỏi 47 (VD): In Venezuela, beauty contests are more popular than football.
A. In Venezuela, beauty contests are as popular as football.
B. In Venezuela, football is more popular than beauty contests.
C. In Venezuela, football is not as popular as beauty contests.
D. In Venezuela, beauty contests are not as popular as football.
Câu hỏi 48 (VD): Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake.
A. Joey shouldn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
B. Joey needn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
C. Joey may not have put all his money on the lottery.
D. Joey can’t have put all his money on the lottery.
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.
Câu hỏi 49 (VD): Susan didn’t apply for the job in the library. She regrets it now.
A. Susan wishes she had applied for the job in the library.
B. If only Susan applied for the job in the library.
C. Susan regrets applying for the job in the library.
D. Susan regrets to apply for the job in the library.
Câu hỏi 50 (VDC): Hans told us about his investment in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Hardly had he informed us about his investment in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12

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 from 1 to 2.
Câu hỏi 1 (NB): A. passed B. wished C. touched D. moved
Câu hỏi 2 (NB): A. blood B. pool C. food D. tool
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 from 3 to 4.
Câu hỏi 3 (TH): He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. understanding B. obedient C. fresh D. disobedient
Câu hỏi 4 (VDC): I had no idea that you and he were on such intimate terms. I thought you were only casual
acquaintances.
A. were hostile to each other B. behaved well toward each other
C. hardly knew each other D. were such close friends
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 5 to 6.
Câu hỏi 5 (NB): A. reflect B. contain C. purchase D. suggest
Câu hỏi 6 (NB): A. possession B. politics C. decision D. refusal
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 7 to 14.
The sculptural legacy that the new United States inherited from its colonial predecessors was far from a
rich one, and in fact, in 1776 sculpture as an art form was still in the hand of artisans and craftspeople. Stone
carvers engraved their motifs of skulls and crossbones and other religious icons of death into the gray slabs that
we still see standing today in old burial grounds. Some skilled craftspeople made intricately carved wooden
ornamentations for furniture or architectural decorations, while others carved wooden shop signs and ships'
figureheads. Although they often achieved expression and formal excellence in their generally primitive style,
they remained artisans skilled in the craft of carving and constituted a group distinct from what we normally
think of as "sculptors" in today's use of the word.
On the rare occasion when a fine piece of sculpture was desired, Americans turned to foreign sculptors,
as in the 1770's when the cities of New York and Charleston, South Carolina, commissioned the Englishman
Joseph Wilton to make marble statues of William Pitt. Wilton also made a lead equestrian image of King
George III that was created in New York in 1770 and torn down by zealous patriots six years later. A few
marble memorials with carved busts, urns, or other decorations were produced in England and brought to the
colonies to be set in the walls of churches - as in King's Chapel in Boston. But sculpture as a high art, practiced
by artists who knew both the artistic theory of their Renaissance-Baroque-Rococo predecessors and the various
technical procedures of modeling, casting, and carving rich three-dimensional forms, was not known among
Americans in 1776. Indeed, for many years thereafter, the United States had two groups from which to choose -
either the local craftspeople or the imported talent of European sculptors.
The eighteenth century was not one in which powered sculptural conceptions were developed. Add to this
the timidity with which unschooled artisans originally trained as stonemasons, carpenters, or cabinetmakers -
attacked the medium from which they sculpture made in the United States in the late eighteenth century.
Câu hỏi 7 (TH): What is the main idea of the passage?
A. There was a great demand for the work of eighteenth-century artisans.
B. American sculptors were hampered by a lack of tools and materials.
C. Skilled sculptors did not exist in the US in the 1770’s.
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Câu hỏi 8 (TH): It is stated in the first paragraph that the sculptural legacy that the new United States had from
colonial times was .
A. not great B. plentiful C. very rich D. not countable
Câu hỏi 9 (VD): The phrase “turned to” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. castigated B. censored C. consulted D. hired
Câu hỏi 10 (TH): The work of which of the following could be seen in burial ground?
A. stone carves B. carpenters C. cabinetmakers D. European sculptors
Câu hỏi 11 (NB): The word “they” in the passage refers to .
A. wooden ornamentations B. skilled craftspeople
C. architectural decorations D. wooden shop signs
Câu hỏi 12 (TH): The word "commissioned" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. enabled B. allowed C. conferred D. empowered
Câu hỏi 13 (VD): What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England?
A. Such sculpture was expensive to produce locally than to import.
B. Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally.
C. Such sculpture was not available in the US.
D. The materials found abroad were superior.
Câu hỏi 14 (VD): How did the work of American carvers in 1776 differ from that of contemporary sculptors?
A. It was less time-consuming. B. It was more expensive.
C. It was less refined. D. It was more dangerous.
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 from 15 to 16.
Câu hỏi 15 (TH): Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. separated B. shared C. marked D. hidden
Câu hỏi 16 (VD): Many inhabitants in the village have been inflicted with cancer due to the polluted source of
water.
A. have fought against B. have prevented C. have suffered from D. have avoided
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 from 17 to 19.
Câu hỏi 17 (VD): Fansipan is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula.
A. There are some mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula higher than Fansipan.
B. The Indochinese Peninsula includes one of the highest mountains on earth.
C. The highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is exclusive Fansipan.
D. No mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula are higher than Fansipan.
Câu hỏi 18 (VDC): “If I were you, I wouldn’t read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.”,
Helen said.
A. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
B. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
C. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen.
D. Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
Câu hỏi 19 (VDC): It’s possible that Joanna didn’t receive my message.
A. Joanna can’t have received my message. B. Joanna might not have received my message.
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each of the questions from 20 to 24.
Tsunami is a Japanese word that means harbor wave and is used as the scientific term for seismic sea
wave generated by an undersea earthquake or possibly an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption. When the
ocean floor is tilted or offset during an earthquake, a set of waves is created similar to the concentric waves
generated by an object dropped into the water. Most tsunamis originate along the Ring of Fire, a zone of
volcanoes and seismic activity, 32,500 km long that encircles the Pacific Ocean. Since 1819, about 40 tsunamis
have struck the Hawaiian Islands.
tsunami can have wavelengths, or widths, of 100 to 200 km, and may travel hundreds of kilometers across
the deep ocean, reaching speeds of about 725 to 800 kilometres an hour. Upon entering shallow coastal waters,
the wave, which have been only about half a metre high out at sea, suddenly grows rapidly. When the wave
reaches the shore, it may be 15 m high or more. Tsunamis have tremendous energy because of the great volume
of water affected. They are capable of obliterating coastal settlements.
Tsunamis should not be confused with storm surges, which are domes of water that rise underearth
hurricanes or cyclones and cause extensive coastal flooding when the storms reach land. Storm surges are
particularly devastating if they occur at high tide. A cyclone and accompanying storm surges killed an estimated
500,000 people in Bangladesh in 1970. The tsunami which struck south and southeast Asia in late 2004 killed
over 200 thousand people.
Câu hỏi 20 (TH): What does the word “concentric” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Having a common centre B. Having wavy centres
C. Having wavy movements D. Having many centres
Câu hỏi 21 (NB): What is the greatest speed of tsunami travelling across the deep ocean?
A. 150,000 kilometres an hour B. 200 kilometres an hour
C. 700 kilometres an hour D. 800 kilometres an hour
Câu hỏi 22 (NB): The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. Volumes of water B. Coastal waters C. Coastal settlements D. Tsunamis
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Storm surges are domes of water rising underearth hurricanes or cyclones.
B. Storm surges cause extensive coastal flooding.
C. Tsunami only occurs in Asia.
D. A cyclone along with storm surges happened in Asia in 1970.
Câu hỏi 24 (TH): What is the passage mainly about?
A. Where tsunamis originate. B. How tremendous is the energy of a tsunami.
C. Damage caused by tsunamis. D. Facts about tsunamis.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges from 25 to 26.
Câu hỏi 25 (NB): Jane offered Jim some more chicken; however, Jim was full and seemed not to have another
serving. Choose the best response.
Jane: “Would you like some more chicken?”
Jim: “ . I’m full.”
A. Never mind. B. No, I wouldn’t. C. No, I can’t. D. No, thanks.
Câu hỏi 26 (TH): An old gentleman, who is not sure where to go for the summer holiday, is asking a travel
agent for advice. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Gentleman: “Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday?”
Agent: “ .”
A. Yes, please go to other agencies
B. I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir
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D. A package tour to the Spratly Islands would be perfect, sir
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.
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): Facebook.com’s server IP address could not find in Google Chrome browser because of the
error of Internet connection.
A. Facebook.com’s B. could not find C. because of D. Internet connection
Câu hỏi 28 (NB): My girlfriend and I drink sometimes coffee in the morning in a café near my school.
A. girlfriend B. drink sometimes C. in D. near my school
Câu hỏi 29 (VD): There were inconsiderate amounts of money wasted on large building projects.
A. inconsiderate B. amounts C. wasted D. building
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 30 to 34.
Having a relationship with someone is important to people around the world; (30) , dating is
different from culture to culture. Here are some examples.
Group dating is popular among young people in Europe and Australia. Groups as large as 30 people take
part in events, such as going camping or having a party. This is seen as a (31) way to spend time
together, and to help to (32) tension because people feel more comfortable in the company of friends
before deciding whether to go on a one-to-one date.
In Singapore, since many young people stay single, the government has tried its best to encourage dating.
Dating services are offered to single people. One of them is speed dating, in (33) singles will spend a
few minutes talking to one person before moving on to meet the next one.
Online dating is a common way of (34) in the United States. Internet companies are now
offering a service called ‘online dating assistant’ to help busy people to find a partner. An assistant helps
customers to build their profiles, selects potential matches, and then sends several emails to the possible
matches until the two people agree to meet face to face.
Câu hỏi 30 (TH): A. although B. and C. however D. despite
Câu hỏi 31 (NB): A. safe B. savings C. safely D. save
Câu hỏi 32 (VD): A. deteriorate B. ease C. refrain D. escape
Câu hỏi 33 (NB): A. when B. that C. which D. whom
Câu hỏi 34 (VD): A. matchtaking B. matchgoing C. matchcatching D. matchmaking
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 35 to 48.
Câu hỏi 35 (NB): Of all the world’s major oceans, Arctic Ocean is shallowest.
A. the - the B. an - the C. Ø - the D. a - the
Câu hỏi 36 (NB): If you do what you tell others, they in you.
A. believe B. won’t believe C. will believe D. would believe
Câu hỏi 37 (NB): We in silence when he suddenly me to help him.
A. walked - asked B. were walking - asked
C. walked - was asking D. were walking - was asking
Câu hỏi 38 (TH): Make sure you mix the ingredients well, you might get up lumps in your cake.
A. otherwise B. supposing C. unless D. provided
Câu hỏi 39 (TH): To protect hackers, security experts advise longer passwords combinations
of upper and lowercase letters, as well as numbers.
A. against - in B. from - to C. on - between D. against - with
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C. Be chosen D. Having chosen
Câu hỏi 41 (TH): Applications in after 30 April will not be considered.
A. sent B. send C. that is sent D. which sent
Câu hỏi 42 (VDC): I won’t buy that car because it has too much on it.
A. ups and downs B. white tie C. wear and tear D. odds and ends
Câu hỏi 43 (TH): Don’t worry! Our new product will keep you bathroom clean and .
A. odour B. odourless C. odourlessly D. odourful
Câu hỏi 44 (TH): It’s important to project a(n) image during the interview.
A. optimistic B. cheerful C. positive D. upbeat
Câu hỏi 45 (VD): Part time jobs give us freedom to our own interest.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
Câu hỏi 46 (VD): Van Gogh suffered from depression by overwork and ill-health.
A. taken up B. pull through C. coming about D. brought on
Câu hỏi 47 (TH): Jane would never forget first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. to have awarded B. being awarded C. having awarded D. to be awarded
Câu hỏi 48 (TH): There has been a widespread about whether North Korea has successfully
miniaturized a nuclear weapon and whether it has a working H-bomb.
A. gossip B. rumour C. challenge D. doubt
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of the
pair of sentences in the following questions from 49 to 50.
Câu hỏi 49 (VDC): The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
B. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
Câu hỏi 50 (VDC): I invited Rachel to my party, but she couldn’t come. She had arranged to do something
else.
A. Without having arranged to do something else, Rachel would have come to my party as invited.
B. If it hadn’t been for her arrangement for something else, Rachel would come to my party as invited.
C. Rachel would have come to my party, unless she hadn’t arranged to so something else.
D. If Rachel hadn’t arranged to do something else, she would come to my party as invited.

SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ KTCL THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 LẦN 1
TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC 2 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer
for each question

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 We first learn about loving and caring relationships from our families. Family is defined as a domestic
group of people with some degree of kinship - whether through blood, marriage, or adoption. Ideally, each child
is nurtured, respected, and grows up to care for others and develop strong and healthy relationships. This does
not mean that it is always easy to make and keep friends; it just means that we share the goal of having strong
relationships.
"Family" includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not interact with every day,
such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and stepparents. These are probably the people you are
closest to and with whom you spend the most time. Having healthy relationships with your family members is
both important and difficult.
Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended (more than
one family together in the same house], and gay and lesbian parents -just to name a few. No matter the "type" of
family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad. Many times, however, families
become blocked in their relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust, and confusion. These are natural and normal, and
few families do not have at least a few experiences with them. The worst time for most families, is during a
divorce. By making a few simple changes in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it is
possible to create happier, more stable relationships. Families need to be units of mutual caring and support;
they can be sources of lifelong strength for all individuals.
(Adapted from http://www.pamf.org)
Câu hỏi 1 (TH): What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of sharing housework in a family.
B. The importance of having children in a family.
C. The role of members in family.
D. The healthy relationships among members in family.
Câu hỏi 2 (TH): Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up ?
A. to keep in touch with the people around them.
B. to keep a track of the people around them.
C. to be familiar with the people around them.
D. to be concerned about the people around them.
Câu hỏi 3 (NB): What does the word "These" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. good and bad times B. feelings C. relationships D. high sand lows
Câu hỏi 4 (NB): Which of the following is closest in meaning to "siblings" in paragraph 2?
A. brothers & sisters B. husband & wife C. children D. friends
Câu hỏi 5 (TH): According to the passage, which example below is probably NOT TRUE about the definition
of family?
A. wife &husband relationship B. step- father &daughter relationship
C. nanny &baby relationship D. god- mother & god-son relationship
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the others.
Câu hỏi 6 (NB): A. finished B. noticed C. approached D. supported
Câu hỏi 7 (NB): A. final B. identity C. applicant D. decide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu hỏi 8 (NB): Marry and Janet are at the dancing club.
Marry: "You are a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you."
Janet: " . I'm an awful dancer."
A. You've got to be kidding! B. You're too kind
C. Oh, thank you very much D. That's a nice compliment!
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Câu hỏi 9 (NB): Hoa and Laura are talking about their volunteer work.
Hoa: "Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children
here." Laura: " ."
A. What a pity! B. It's our pleasure. C. That's nice of you! D. Sorry, we don't know.
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.
Câu hỏi 10 (TH): Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-
cut.
A. high-fashion B. up to date C. traditional D. trendy
Câu hỏi 11 (VD): There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using
robotic probes to study distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. causes and effects
C. solutions and limitations D. advantages and disadvantages
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.
In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on etiquette.
This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social (12) ,
from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the proper rules for behavior
in your own country. It is necessary for people (13) work or travel abroad to understand the rules of
etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural (14) can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In Western
cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is offered, the receiver
usually takes the gift and expresses his or her thanks. (15) , in some Asian countries, the act of gift-
giving may appear confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both the giver and receiver understand that the
receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to (16)
respect for the receiver, it is common in several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift
to another person.
(Source: Reading Advantage by Casey Malarcher)
Câu hỏi 12 (TH): A. locations B. situations C. positions D. conditions
Câu hỏi 13 (NB): A. whom B. where C. whose D. who
Câu hỏi 14 (TH): A. different B. differently C. differences D. differ
Câu hỏi 15 (TH): A. However B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. Therefore
Câu hỏi 16 (VD): A. take B. show C. feel D. get
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.
Câu hỏi 17 (TH): This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind- hearted
boss.
A. generous and gracious B. ambitious and greedy
C. attentive and helpful D. polite and friendly
Câu hỏi 18 (TH): Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show
their guests full respect by preparing for their interval.
A. friendliness B. unfriendliness C. generosity D. politeness
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.
Câu hỏi 19 (VDC): Despite his early retirement, he found no peace in life.
A. Although he retired early, but he found no peace in life.
B. He found no peace in life because he retired early.
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 C. Early as he retired, he found no peace in life.
D. His early retirement has brought him peace in life.
Câu hỏi 20 (VD): "Why don't you participate in the volunteer work in summer?", said Sophie.
A. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Câu hỏi 21 (VD): He visited London three years ago.
A. He hasn’t visited London for three years. B. He was in London for three years.
C. He didn’t visit London three years ago. D. He has been in London for three years.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were merely
required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a
woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal
opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and,
eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus
created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard day's work. Society
marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the important role that women play in
their homes. Should women be allowed to work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive
although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues
her career but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why
she should not be allowed to do so.
A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most is his
mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave
their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The children, being helpless and
dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back
only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not get much attention.
Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her profession.
It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their careers after
matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the well- being and development of society. In the
Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then.
Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A
teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other
careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can fulfill the double role.
Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge in after
marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy tasks
to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the
business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfill two
demanding roles at the same time.
As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in the house,
one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the basic role of a housewife
and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility.
Câu hỏi 22 (TH): The word "marveled" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by .
A. was excited B. was amazed C. was frustrated D. was fascinated
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): According to the passage, what job is NOT suitable for women after getting married?
A. typists B. public relations officers
C. nurses D. clerks
Câu hỏi 24 (TH): Which of the following about women is NOT true in paragraph 1?
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 A. Women play an important role in their homes.
B. Women will have equality of job opportunities if they are as qualified as men.
C. Women's going out to work didn't change anything in the life of their families.
D. The main role of women in bygone days was childbearing and homemaking.
Câu hỏi 25 (TH): Why should a businesswoman have the second thought before starting her career?
A. Because she has heavy tasks to shoulder till very late at night.
B. Since she has to spend three quarters of her time on business.
C. Because she has to plunge into this job.
D. As it would be hard for her to fulfill the double role at the same time.
Câu hỏi 26 (TH): The word "this" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the woman's influence at her home
B. the career that the woman wants to do
C. the child of the woman
D. the mother's care which is the most necessary for a child
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): What is the best title of the passage?
A. The necessary characteristics for women to work after marriage.
B. Should women be allowed to work after marriage?
C. What jobs are suitable for women after marriage?
D. The role of women in society.
Câu hỏi 28 (TH): The word "matrimony" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. marriage B. divorce C. celibate D. remarriage
Câu hỏi 29 (VD): Which can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Women should fulfill their primary roles at home before making their own careers.
B. Women should not have their own careers.
C. Women should stay at home to fulfill their responsibilities.
D. Women should think of the consequences in their houses.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu hỏi 30 (VD): George graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. That George graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
B. George joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
C. If George graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
D. Although George graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
Câu hỏi 31 (VD): Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.
A. Electronic devices, which are bad for your eyes, their radiation is very harmful.
B. Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes.
C. Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
D. Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu hỏi 32 (TH): Both husband and wife should be responsible doing the household chores.
A. for B. with C. of D. to
Câu hỏi 33 (NB): They enthusiastically when their teacher in.
A. will discuss/ will come B. will have discussed/ comes
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Câu hỏi 34 (TH): Gestures such as waving and handshaking are forms of communication.
A. regular B. non-verbal C. direct D. verbal
Câu hỏi 35 (TH): His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very .
A. narrow-minded B. absent-minded C. open-minded D. kind-hearted
Câu hỏi 36 (VD): I finally the cold that I had had all week.
A. get over B. pass out C. pull through D. come down with
Câu hỏi 37 (TH): Some people are concerned with physical when choosing a wife or husband.
A. attract B. attractiveness C. attractive D. attractively
Câu hỏi 38 (NB): Everyone likes him, ?
A. doesn't she B. don't they C. doesn't he D. don't you
Câu hỏi 39 (NB): If I it was a formal party, I wouldn't have worn my old jeans and a jumper.
A. had been knowing B. could know C. knew D. had known
Câu hỏi 40 (TH): his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results.
A. Despite B. Since C. Because of D. Although
Câu hỏi 41 (VDC): Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big in Vietnam football.
A. sandwich B. bread C. egg D. cheese
Câu hỏi 42 (TH): I deeply regret to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt.
A. being spoken B. having spoken C. to be speaking D. to speak
Câu hỏi 43 (TH): Why don't you these photos into your computer, because then you would have your
own digital copies.
A. change B. put C. give D. scan
Câu hỏi 44 (TH): in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of
the large profit it brought.
A. That when discovered B. Discovering
C. Discovered D. Which was discovered
Câu hỏi 45 (TH): Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and .
A. dedication B. loyalty C. reputation D. indifference
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently from the
rest.
Câu hỏi 46 (NB): A. relevant B. attitude C. assistant D. argument
Câu hỏi 47 (NB): A. promote B. profile C. prefer D. regret
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in each sentence
that needs correcting.
Câu hỏi 48 (VD): Jane's friends insist that she will stay at their house when she visits Toronto next weekend.
A. visits B. that C. next weekend D. will stay at
Câu hỏi 49 (TH): The woman is famous not only for her beauty, intelligent but also for her hardworking.
A. not only B. for C. intelligent D. hardworking
Câu hỏi 50 (TH): Most people consider it women's responsible to take care of children and do housework.
A. responsible B. Most C. do D. of

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 SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN 1 KHỐI 12
TRƯỜNG THPT QUANG HÀ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the others.
Câu hỏi 1 (NB): A. facial B. communicate C. contractual D. carpet
Phần gạch chân
phương án A được
phát âm là /ʃ/, còn
lại là /k/
Câu hỏi 2 (NB): A. sometimes B. gestures C. examples D. glances
Phần gạch chân
phương án D được
phát âm là /ɪz/, còn
lại là /z/
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently from the
rest.
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 Câu hỏi 3 (NB): A. romantic B. marriage C. majority D. Attractiveness
Phương án B trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, các phương án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai.
Câu hỏi 4 (NB): A. nervous B. verbal C. polite D. Body
Phương án C trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, còn lại là âm thứ nhất

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu hỏi 5 (VD): To show the differences, a survey was among American, Chinese and Indian
students to determine their attitudes towards love and marriage.

carry on: tiếp tục

+ carry out: tiến hành, thực hiện
+ carry away: đem đi, mang đi, thổi bạt đi, quyến rũ, đánh trống lảng
+ carry off: làm cho chấp nhận được, làm cho thông qua được
Tạm dịch: Để chỉ ra sự khác biệt, một cuộc khảo sát đã được thực hiện trên những sinh viên Mỹ, Trung Quốc và châu Á để tìm
hiểu về thái độ của họ đối với tình yêu và hôn nhân.

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 A. carried out B. carried about C. carried away D. carried on
Câu hỏi 6 (TH): My mother is the only one that I can absolutely confide .
A. in B. up C. with D. For
confide in (sb): giãi bày (với ai)
Tạm dịch: Mẹ là người duy nhất mà tôi có thể giãi bày.

Câu hỏi 7 (NB): When I up this morning, my roommate already.

A. am waking / leaves B. woke / had left C. was waking / left D. wake / has left
Câu hỏi 8 (NB): Robert wanted to know if I was leaving the Friday.
A. following B. ago C. previous D. before
Câu hỏi 9 (NB): in that company?
A. Are shoes made B. Are shoes be made C. Do shoes make D. Shoes are made
Câu hỏi 10 (VD): Doctors are supposed to for human life.
A. take notice B. take place C. take responsibility D. take advantage
“take responsibility for sb/ sth”: chịu trách nhiệm về ai/ cái gì
Các phương án khác:
take notice of …: chú ý
take place: diễn ra
take advantage of ...: tận dụng lợi thế
Tạm dịch: Bác sĩ được mong đợi là sẽ chịu trách nhiệm cho sự sống của loài người.

Câu hỏi 11 (TH): John looked up at Jane and tried a smile of love, of , of gratitude.
A. dislike B. anger C. unreliability D. Trust
A. dislike (n): sự không thích
B. anger (n): sự tức giận
C. unreliablity (n): sự không đáng tin cậy
D. trust (n): niềm tin, sự tin tưởng
Tạm dịch: John đã nhìn vào Jane và cố nở một nụ cười của tình yêu, của sự tin tưởng, của lòng vị tha.

Câu hỏi 12 (NB): John asked me that film the night before.
A. that I saw B. had I seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen
Câu hỏi 13 (TH): His achievements were partly due to the of his wife.
A. assist B. assistant C. assisted D. Assistance
Assistance (n) sự giúp đỡ, trợ giúp
B. Assisted (v) được giúp đỡ, trợ giúp
C. Assist (v) giúp đỡ, trợ giúp
D. Assistant (n) trợ lý
Ngay sau “the “ + N và dựa vào ngữ cảnh của câu nên chọn đáp án A
Tạm dịch: Những thành tích anh ta đạt được một phần nhờ vào sự giúp đỡ của vợ anh ta.

Câu hỏi 14 (TH): My grandmother is used to up early in the morning

A. get B. got C. getting D. have gotten
Câu hỏi 15 (NB): In most social situations, informality is appreciated.
A. Ø / Ø B. a / a C. the / Ø D. the / the
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Câu hỏi 16 (TH): It it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children.
A. is commonly saying B. commonly to be said that
C. is commonly said that D. commonly says that
Cấu trúc: It + tobe + said/ believed/ thought that + S + V
Vế sau tobe chia “is” => động từ tobe vế trước cũng chia hiện tại đơn là “is”
Tạm dịch: Thường được nói rằng trách nhiệm của cha mẹ là chăm sóc con cái.

Câu hỏi 17 (TH): my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
A. Despite B. However C. Because D. Although
Hai cấu trúc tương đương “ mặc dù ... nhưng ...” : Adj/Adv + as + S1 + V1, S2+ V2 = Although S1 + V1 +
adj/adv, S2+ V2
Câu hỏi 18 (NB): Everyday Mary types on the computer, but today she a typewriter because there is
no power.
A. has used B. is using C. uses D. will use
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.
Câu hỏi 19 (TH): American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
A. readily B. happily C. traditionally D. Responsibly
customarily = traditionally: thuộc truyền thống
Các đáp án khác: inevitably:chắc chắn; readily: dễ dàng, happily:vui vẻ

Câu hỏi 20 (TH): This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. attention B. situation C. place D. Matter
instance= trường hợp

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.
Câu hỏi 21 (VDC): At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
A. provided evidence for B. got information from
C. borrowed colour from D. gave no proof of
lend colour to something: chứng minh
provide evidence for: cung cấp chứng cứ cho
give no proof of: không có bằng chứng
=> give no proof >< lend colour to something
Tạm dịch: Lúc đầu, không ai tin rằng cô ấy là phi công, nhưng các tài liệu của cô ấy đã chứng minh cho câu nói
của cô.

Câu hỏi 22 (TH): She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced B. separated C. married D. single
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.

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Câu hỏi 23 (TH): Alice and Mary are talking about women’s roles.
Alice: In my opinion, women should go to work to share household financial burden with their husband.
Mary: .
A. That’s a good idea. Women are good at raising children
B. I can’t agree with you more
C. I like going to work
D. No, I don’t think so. Many of them are successful businesswomen
Câu hỏi 24 (TH): Tom and Tony are talking about a tennis game.
Tom: I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Tony.
Tony: ! I thought it was terrible.
A. Thanks! Same to you B. You’ve got to be kidding
C. You can say that again! D. No, I think so
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.
The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries,
especially at the college level. American college students do not stand up when their teachers (25) the
room. Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professor's office for extra help,
and to phone if they are absent. Most teachers (26) students to enter the class late or leave early, if
necessary. (27) the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and
fellow classmate.
When students want to ask questions, they usually (28) a hand and wait to be called on. When a
test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider that
students who are talking to each other (29) _ a test are cheating.
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Câu hỏi 25 (NB): A. enter B. arrive C. come D. go
Câu hỏi 26 (TH): A. encourage B. let C. allow D. make
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): A. Despite B. In spite C. Though D. Because of
Câu hỏi 28 (TH): A. raise B. put C. rise D. arise
Câu hỏi 29 (TH): A. take B. show C. in D. during
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer
for each question
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. They
find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. In marriage we are
looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same
songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In the case of a western
man and foreign woman family, everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and
understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal
about the other's country, culture, traditions and lifestyles which can be very interesting. On the other hand, it
can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitement and frustrations. For
example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other types of an
artist whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this
artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately, you realize that your wife is unable
to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because
she has never even heard the song before. You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same
situation as you. You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own
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nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her
questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will give
you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that
you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through the
things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.
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Câu hỏi 30 (TH): spouse should .
A. not interfere with what the partner's likes and dislikes
B. not share the feelings with the partner
C. let the partner do everything alone
D. be not only a lover but also a friend
Thông tin: When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.

Dịch: Khi mọi người lên kế hoạch kết hôn, họ mong muốn tìm thấy ở người bạn đời không chỉ là người yêu mà còn là
một người bạn

Câu hỏi 31 (TH): According to the passage,

A. spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything together.
B. spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those
who are from different cultures.
C. spouses who have the same roots go not share anything together.
D. spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than
those who have the same roots.
In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more
patience and understanding from both spouses.

Dịch: Trong trường hợp của một người đàn ông phương Tây và gia đình phụ nữ nước ngoài, mọi thứ phức tạp hơn
và đòi hỏi sự kiên nhẫn và hiểu biết nhiều hơn từ cả hai vợ chồng
Câu hỏi 32 (TH): If there is the inability to understand a spouse's excitements and frustrations the marriage, he
or she may feel .
A. faithful B. disappointed C. happy D. Hopeless
On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements
and frustrations.
Dịch: Mặt khác, nó có thể rất đáng thất vọng nếu không có khả năng hiểu được sự phấn khích và thất vọng của
đối tác của bạn.

Câu hỏi 33 (VD): The passage is .

A. convincing B. advisory C. apologetic D. critical
Câu hỏi 34 (TH): To overcome cultural differences in marriage needs .
A. books and the Internet B. patience and time
C. movies and music D. time and money
Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.
Dịch: Kiên nhẫn và thời gian sẽ giúp bạn chống lại sự khác biệt về văn hóa.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
For hundreds of years, giving flowers has been a social means of communication. In the United States,
flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift
between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the
meanings and traditions often vary. ( 35)
While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given
flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for
weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe
that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction. ( 37)
In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped
bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day.
Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone
wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the
transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. (38) For
joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.
In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The
Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is
tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at
funerals. (41) Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd
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increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so
the number is avoided.
In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are
much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have
significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift
for any reason desired. (42)
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Câu hỏi 35 (TH): What does the topic mainly discuss?
A. The different meanings of flowers in different cultures.
B. The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures.
C. The kinds of flowers people often give each other in different cultures.
D. The fascinating tradition of giving flowers.
Câu hỏi 36 (NB): What does the word “They" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Flowers B. Teachers C. Peonies D. Students
Câu hỏi 37 (TH): Why should not you give a potted plant to an Asian?
A. As this gift is often given at weddings in Asia.
B. Because the Asian prefer to be given flowers.
C. Since this gift is believed to symbolize an astriction and limitation in Asia.
D. Because Asian students like to give an apple or flowers to others.
Câu hỏi 38 (NB): According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Women's Day in Russia,
EXCEPT .
A. hyacinths B. tulips C. red roses D. yellow roses
Câu hỏi 39 (TH): What could the word "fertility" in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?
A. fecundity B. happiness C. good spirit D. loyalty
Câu hỏi 40 (TH): The word “superstitions" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. deep-seated belief B. religious belief C. traditional belief D. unfounded belief
Câu hỏi 41 (NB): In which country should not people bring white lilies to other houses?
A. Russia B. China C. Great Britain D. United States
Câu hỏi 42 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings.
B. At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations.
C. People can give flowers to the American on any occasion.
D. Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in each sentence
that needs correcting.
Câu hỏi 43 (TH): No sooner I had got out of the burning building than it collapsed.
A. I had B. than C. burning D. Collapsed
No sooner + had + S + P2 than S + V_ed: Ngay sau khi việc gì xảy ra, việc kia xảy ra
Sửa: “I had” => “had I”
Tạm dịch: Ngay sau khi tôi ra khỏi tòa nhà đang cháy thì nó sập

Câu hỏi 44 (NB): Last month, while my friend travelled around England by car, he crashed the car into a tree.
A. while B. travelled C. the D. A
Sửa: travelled => was travelling
Tạm dịch: Tháng trước, trong khi bạn tôi đang đi vòng quanh nước Anh bằng xe hơi, anh ấy đã đâm xe vào một
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Câu hỏi 45 (TH): There are dangerous times in a marriage, especially when the wife can come to feel such
overburdened that she decides to end the relationship.
A. such B. dangerous times C. especially D. Decides
Công thức: S + V + so + adj/ adv that + S + V: Cái gì đó quá … đến nỗi mà …
= S + V + such + a/an + adj + N + that + S + V
overburdened (adj): quá gánh nặng
Sửa: such => so
Tạm dịch: Có những thời gian nguy hiểm trong một cuộc hôn nhân, đặc biệt khi người vợ có thể cảm thấy quá
gánh nặng đến nỗi mà cô ấy quyết định kết thúc mối quan hệ.

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.
Câu hỏi 46 (VD): “Shall I help you do the dishes, Carol”? said Robert.

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 A. Robert suggested help Carol with the dishes. B. Robert offered to help Carol do the dishes.
C. Robert suggested to help Carol do the dishes. D. Robert offered Carol to help do the dishes.
Câu trực tiếp: “Shall I + V?” S1 said.
Câu gián tiếp: S1 offered to V_nguyên thể: Ai đó đề nghị làm gì
A. Sai ngữ pháp: suggest + V_ing
B. Robert đã đề nghị giúp Carol rửa bát đĩa.
C. Sai ngữ pháp: suggest + V_ing
D. Robert đã đề nghị Carol giúp (Robert) rửa bát đĩa. => sai nghĩa
Tạm dịch:
“Tôi có thể giúp bạn rửa bát đĩa không, Carol?” Robert nói.
= Robert đã đề nghị giúp Carol rửa bát đĩa.

Câu hỏi 47 (VD): This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
C. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
D. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.

This is the first time + S +V: Lần đầu làm gì

=> S +have/ has + never + P2+ before
=> S+ have/ has not+ P2+ before: ai đó chưa từng làm điều gì trước đây
Tạm dịch: Đây là lần đầu tiên tôi tham dự một bữa tiệc cưới thú vị như vậy.
= Tôi chưa bao giờ tham gia buổi tiệc cưới thú vị như vậy trước đây.

Câu hỏi 48 (VDC): He expected us to offer him the job.

A. He is expected that we should offer him the job.
B. He expected to be offered the job.
C. We were expected to be offered him the job.
D. He was offered the job without expectation.

Cấu trúc câu bị động thì quá khứ đơn: S + was/ were + Ved/ V3
Tạm dịch: Anh ta mong chúng tôi sẽ cho anh ta công việc.
A. Chúng tôi được mong đợi sẽ được cho anh ta một công việc. => sai nghĩa
B. Anh ta mong đợi sẽ được cho một công việc. => đúng
C. Anh ta được mong đợi rằng chúng ta nên cho anh ta công việc. => sai nghĩa
D. Anh ta được cho công việc mà không cần mong đợi. => sai nghĩa

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu hỏi 49 (VD): We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
C. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
D. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
Câu hỏi 50 (VDC): My motorbike cannot start in the mornings. I think I will get the garage to repair it.
A. My motorbike I will get it repaired which cannot start in the mornings.

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C. My motorbike which I will get it repaired cannot start in the mornings.
D. My motorbike which I will have it repaired cannot start in the mornings.
Xe máy của tôi không thể khởi động vào buổi sáng. Tôi nghĩ rằng tôi sẽ đem nó tới gara để sửa chữa.

- Đáp án A sai về mặt ngữ pháp vì "which" không thay thế cho động từ "repair"

- Đáp án B đúng cả về mặt ngữ pháp lẫn ngữ nghĩa. (Cái xe máy của tôi không thể khởi động vào buổi sáng, vì vậy tôi
sẽ mang nó đi sửa.)

Cấu trúc: have sb do st = get sb to do st: nhờ ai đó làm gì

Have/get st done by sb: có cái gì được làm bởi ai

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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 1 (TH): Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.
Jenny: “I think a university degree is the only way to succeed in life”.
Jimmy: “ . There are successful people without a degree.”
A. That’s life. B. That’s all right. C. I don’t quite agree. D. I can’t agree more.
Câu 2 (NB): Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
Laura: “ ”
Bob: “That’s great.
Congratulations.
A. I’ve passed the exam with an A. B. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow.
C. I’ll get the exam result tomorrow. D. I didn’t do well in the exam.
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.
Câu 3 (NB): A. called B. passed C. talked D. washed
Câu 4 (TH): A. rise B. advise C. raise D. practise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

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Câu 5 (TH): Because they fly, bats are often mistaken for birds; , bats are mammals, not birds.
A. otherwise B. as if C. in case D. however
Câu 6 (TH): you plan to be walking after dark or not, it is a good idea to take a torch along when
you are hiking in rough terrain.
A. Provided B. In case C. Even if D. Whether
Câu 7 (TH): While the historical building, they had to get some of the missing tiles specially .
A. to restore - making B. restore - being made
C. restoring – made D. being restored - make
Câu 8 (NB): Some roads in Ho Chi Minh City don’t provide enough pavements for the pedestrians on
safely.
A. to be walking B. having walked C. to have walked D. to walk
Câu 9 (TH): If you up before the journey, we wouldn’t have lost half an hour looking for a petrol
station in an unknown city.
A. had remembered filling B. had remembered to fill
C. remember to fill D. remembered filling
Câu 10 (NB): We can only win if we remain united, and so we must support them the moment they _
on strike.
A. will have gone B. will go C. go D. went
Câu 11 (NB): I have bought new shirt which matches jacket I bought last week.
A. some-a B. the-a C. a-the D. some-the
Câu 12 (TH): All the inhabitants in the area have been asked to at home if the storm returns.
A. settle B. dwell C. remain D. occupy
Câu 13 (TH): This fund has been set up to help protect those of animals that are endangered with
complete extinction.
A. kinds B. species C. races D. breeds
Câu 14 (VD): In most countries, photocopying books without the publisher’s permission is clearly a copyright
.
A. interference B. interpretation C. infringement D. infliction
Câu 15 (TH): Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have a possible life span greater
than .
A. man B. the man’s C. the one of mans D. that of man
Câu 16 (VD): According to some, one way to cut a school system’s budget with minimal impact on the
rest of the system is to do _ the twelfth grade.
A. down- away with B. out- with C. back- out of D. off- by
Câu 17 (VDC): The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer-by by .
A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breadth
Câu 18 (VDC): You’d better not place a bet on Stalion. In my opinion, the horse doesn’t a chance of
winning the race.
A. win B. stand C. rise D. play
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.
Câu 19 (VD): Drawing on her own experience in psychology, the writer successfully portrayed a volatile
character with dramatic alternatives of mood.
A. in psychology B. portrayed C. character D. dramatic alternatives
Câu 20 (NB): In England, as early as the twelfth century, young boys enjoyed to play football.
A. In England B. as early as C. twelfth century D. to play
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Câu 21 (NB): Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slopes of hills, to plant trees
on unproductive land, and rotating crops.
A. Some B. to prevent C. to plant D. rotating
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.
Câu 22 (TH): It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and
information.
A. classifying B. distributing C. adopting D. inventing
Câu 23 (VD): Moving to a new town brought about many changes in his life.
A. prevented B. speeded up C. resulted in D. resulted from
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.
Câu 24 (VD): She has always been honest with me, and I respect her for that.
A. look through B. look forward to C. look up to D. look down on
Câu 25 (VDC): With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of
getting into financial difficulties.
A. dress in loose clothes B. spend money freely
C. save on daily expenses D. put on tighter belts
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 26 (NB): A. president B. opponent C. assistant D. companion
Câu 27 (NB): A. accuse B. admire C. enter D. deny
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.
Câu 28 (VDC): Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot. She could hardly improve her performance.
A. Hardly had Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot when she could improve her performance.
B. Had Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot, she could have performed much better.
C. However much Laura practiced playing the instrument, she could hardly perform any better.
D. As soon as Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot, she could perform much better.
Câu 29 (VDC): Lucy paid a visit to the local orphanage. She then decided to donate part of her savings to the
children there.
A. Lucy had hardly decided to donate part of her savings to the children when she paid a visit to the local
orphanage.
B. It was only when Lucy had decided to donate part of her savings to the children that she paid a visit to the
local orphanage.
C. Before she paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy decided to donate part of her savings to the children
there.
D. Having paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy decided to donate part of her savings to the children
there.
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.
Câu 30 (TH): My friend has stopped eating fast food.
A. My friend sometimes eats fast food. B. My friend doesn’t like eating fast food.
C. My friend no longer eats fast food. D. My friend has never eaten fast food.
Câu 31 (VD): “You should take better care of your health” said Tom’s mother.
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C. Tom’s mother required to take better care of his health.
D. Tom’s mother advised to take better care of his health.
Câu 32 (VDC): They report that soil pollution has seriously threatened the livelihood of many local farmers.
A. The livelihood of many local farmers was reported to be seriously endangered by soil pollution.
B. It is reported that the livelihood of many local farmers has led to serious soil pollution.
C. Soil pollution is reported to have posed a serious threat to the livelihood of many local farmers.
D. It has been reported that soil pollution has actually put many local farmers’ lives at risk.
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.
Global Warming
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate. Many scientists
(33) the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world’s temperatures and are
convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at risk from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. (34)
to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even
more (35) and causing sea levels all around the world to rise.
Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon
dioxide which is given (36) by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source.
They are in favour of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which
could the replace existing power stations. Some scientists, (37) , believe that even if we stopped
releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred
years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is here to stay
Câu 33 (VD): A. give B. put C. take D. have
Câu 34 (TH): A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
Câu 35 (TH): A. strict B. severe C. strong D. healthy
Câu 36 (VD): A. off B. away C. up D. over
Câu 37 (TH): A. but B. although C. despite D. however
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
When we meet people for the first time, we often make decisions about them based entirely on how they
look. And of course, we too are being judged on our appearance. Undoubtedly, it’s what’s inside that’s
important but sometimes we can send out the wrong signals and so get a negative reaction, simply by wearing
inappropriate clothing.
When selecting your clothes each day, it is therefore important to think about who you’re likely to meet,
where you are going to be spending most of your time and what tasks you are likely to perform. Clearly, on a
practical level, some outfits will be more appropriate to different sorts of activity this will dictate your choice to
an extent. However, there’s no need to abandon your individual taste completely. After all, if your dress to
please somebody else’s idea of what looks good, you may end up feeling uncomfortable and not quite yourself.
Some colors bring your natural coloring to life and others can give you a washed-out appearance. Try out
new ones by all means but remember that dressing in bright colors when you really subtle neutral tones or vice
versa will make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. You know deep down where your taste boundaries
lie. It may be fun to cross these sometimes, but do take care not to go too far all at once.
Reappraising your image isn’t selfish because everyone who comes into contact with you will benefit.
You’ll look better and you’ll feel better person all round. And if in doubt, you only need to read Professor
Albert Mehrabian’s book Silent Messages, which showed that the impact we make on each other depends 55
percent on how we look and behave, 38 percent on how we speak, and only seven percent on what we actually
say.
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B. Choosing Approriate Business Suits
C. Making Judgements about People’s Appearance
D. Creating a Professional Image
Câu 39 (TH): According to paragraph 1, people can get a negative reaction from others by .
A. wearing inappropriate clothes B. expressing too strong emotions
C. sending out right signals D. talking about other people’s behaviors
Câu 40 (TH): The word "outfits" in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. types of gestures B. sets of equipments C. sets of clothes D. types of signals
Câu 41 (NB): Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a factor to be considered when
choosing clothes?
A. Places you spend time in B. Kinds of tasks you perform
C. Other people’s views on beauty D. People you meet
Câu 42 (TH): According to Professor Albert Mehrabian, the impact we make on each other depends mainly on
.
A. how we look and behave B. what we read
C. what we actually say D. how we speak
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Glaciers are large masses of ice on land that show evidence of past or present movement. They grow by
the gradual transformation of snow into glacier ice. A fresh snowfall is a fluffy mass of loosely packed
snowflakes, small delicate ice crystals grown in the atmosphere. As the snow ages on the ground for weeks or
months, the crystals shrink and become more compact to form firm, a much whole mass becomes squeezed
together into a more dense form, granular snow. As new snow falls and buries the older snow, the layers of
granular snow further compact to form firm, a much denser kind of snow, usually a year or more old, which has
little pore space. Further burial and slow cementation- a process by which crystals become bound together in a
mosaic of intergrown ice crystals- finally produce solid glacial ice. In this process of recrystallization, the
growth of new crystals at the expense of old ones, the percentage of air is reduced from about 90 percent for
snowflakes to less than 20 percent for glacier ice. The whole process may take as little as a few years, but more
likely ten or twenty years or longer. The snow is usually many meters deep by the time the lower layers are
converted into ice.
In cold glaciers those formed in the coldest regions of the Earth, the entire mass of ice is at temperatures
below the melting point and no free water exists. In temperate glaciers, the ice is at the melting point at every
pressure level within the glaciers, and free water is present as small drops or as larger accumulations, in tunnels
within or beneath the ice. Formation of a glacier is complete when ice has accumulated to a thickness (and thus
weight) sufficient to make it move slowly under pressure, in much the same way that solid rock deep within the
Earth can change shape without breaking. Once that point is reached, the ice flows downhill, either as a tongue
of ice filling a valley or as thick ice cap that flows out in directions from the highest central area where the most
snow accumulates. The up down leads to the eventual melting of ice.
Câu 43 (TH): Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The effect of glaciers on climate B. Damage from glaciers
C. Glacier formation D. The location of glaciers
Câu 44 (TH): Which of the following will cause density within the glacier to increase?
A. Increased water and air content B. Pressure from the weight of new snow
C. Long periods of darkness and temperature variations D. Movement of the glacier
Câu 45 (TH): The word "bound" is closest in meaning to .
A. covered B. chosen C. planned D. held
Câu 46 (TH): Which of the following will be lost is a glacier forms?
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Câu 47 (TH): According to the passage which of the following is the LEAST amount of time necessary for
glacial ice to form?
A. Several months B. Several years C. At least fifty years D. A century
Câu 48 (TH): The word "converted" is closest in meaning to _.
A. changed B. delayed C. promoted D. dissolved
Câu 49 (TH): In temperate glaciers, where is water found?
A. Only near the surface B. In pools at various depths
C. In a thin layer below the firm D. In tunnels
Câu 50 (VD): It can be inferred from the last paragraph that a glacier .
A. can revert to a fluffy mass
B. maintains the same shape throughput the glacial process
C. is too cold to be thoroughly studied
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THPT CHUYÊN TRẦN PHÚ NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

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.
Câu 1 (TH): Don’t sign your name on any document you have not had time to scrutinize!
A. spend B. read C. examine D. spare
Câu 2 (TH): The use of loud sounds to scare off predators serves as a viable strategy for survival.
A. attract B. locate C. terrify D. disappoint
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.
Câu 3 (VD): I’ve given talks so many times that now I just make up them as I go along.
A. so many B. make up them C. as D. along
Câu 4 (VD): The problems of traffic congestion and pollution will continue to grow if the government does not
make any measures to reduce the negative effects of urbanization.
A. traffic congestion B. to grow C. make any measures D. effects
Câu 5 (TH): It was on a beautiful day in November when she accepted his proposal of marriage.
A. was B. in C. when D. accepted
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 6 to 10.
Almon Strowger, an American engineer, constructed the first automatic telephone switching system, which had
a horizontal, bladelike contact arm, in 1891. The first commercial switchboard based on his invention opened in
La Porte, Indiana, a year later and was an instant success with business users. To access the system, the caller
pressed button to reach the desired number and turned the handle to activate the telephone ringer. During the
same year, Strowger’s step-by-step call advancement technology was implemented in the long-distance service
between New York and Chicago when it proved to have the capacity of carrying signals through cable-joint
extensions.
The first actual dial telephone, patented by Lee De Forest in 1907, was installed in Milwaukee in 1906. In 1912,
their sound transmittal apparatus adapted an electronic tube to function as an amplifier. Transatlantic radio-
telephone service linked New York and London in 1927. However, the long distances coaxial cable, which was
hailed as unprecedented, came on the scene in 1936 connecting New York and Philadelphia. The Bell
Laboratories research facility came up with the transistor to replace the cumbersome vacuum tube, thus
diminishing the size of the electronic switch system to about 10 percent of that of the original. Crossbar
switching, installed in terminals in 1938, operated on the principle of an electromagnetic force, which rotated
horizontal and vertical bars within a rectangular frame and brought contacts together in a split second. A
technological breakthrough in the form of undersea cables between the United States and Hawaii was
implemented almost twenty years later. An extension was connected to Japan in 1964.
Câu 6 (VD): Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Patent History of the Telephone
B. A link between Research and Technology
C. The Developing Sophistication of the Telephone
D. The Telephone: A Technological Fantasy
Câu 7 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that initially telephones .
A. were limited to businesses B. did not have a bell
C. utilized human operators D. revitalized business in La Porte, Indiana
Câu 8 (TH): The word “implemented” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
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Câu 9 (NB): The word “that” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the system B. the tube C. the size D. the percent
Câu 10 (VD): The author of the passage implies that telephone networks expanded because of .
A. the work of a few inventors B. staunch public and private support
C. multiple technical blunders D. a series of breakthroughs
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from te other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 11 (NB): A. selfish B. famine C. police D. target
Câu 12 (NB): A. ancestor B. transistor C. equator D. compressor
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 13 (NB): A. continued B. increased C. diseased D. lightened
Câu 14 (NB): A. reason B. pleasure C. treasure D. endeavour
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 15 (TH): You will have to go for an interview tomorrow, but don’t worry. It’s just a .
A. form B. formality C. formation D. format
Câu 16 (TH): where he tried to hide his favourite jacket, Jethreo’s brother always managed to find it.
A. Much as B. No matter C. Even though D. However
Câu 17 (TH): Sam thought that he could _ across the water from the ferry to the quay, but he was
wrong and he fell in.
A. leap B. rise C. drop D. climb
Câu 18 (TH): I can’t give you a detailed description of the woman, as I only at her briefly.
A. gazed B. glared C. stared D. glanced
Câu 19 (TH): This cheese isn’t fit for eating. It’s all over after lying in the bin for so long.
A. moldy B. rusty C. spoiled D. sour
Câu 20 (TH): Paul asked Maria to him to the dentist’s, because he didn’t want to go by himself.
A. interfere B. join C. unify D. accompany
Câu 21 (VDC): Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it under his until it was
announced publicly.
A. umbrella B. cap C. hat D. tongue
Câu 22 (VD): Olivia is still the only student the first prize four times for the best design.
A. to be awarding B. being awarded
C. to have been awarded D. to have awarded
Câu 23 (TH): When to petrol, lead improves the car’s performance.
A. added B. adding C. it adds D. is added
Câu 24 (NB): “I called the police but by the time they arrived, the two men ”, said the witness.
A. were disappearing B. have disappeared C. disappeared D. had disappeared
Câu 25 (NB): Broadly speaking, interpretations can be classified two groups: judgements and
opinions.
A. into B. over C. in D. of
Câu 26 (NB): James visited State Hermitage Museum, famous tourist attraction in St.
Petersburg.
A. x – the B. x – a C. a – the D. the – a
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A. Upon she’s away in college B. As soon as she’s away in college
C. While away in college D. Meanwhile being away in college
Câu 28 (NB): Even if I had known her address, I it to him.
A. wouldn’t give B. hadn’t given C. didn’t give D. wouldn’t have given
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of questions from 29 to 36.
Every day, millions of shoppers hit the stores in full force - both online and on foot - searching frantically for
the perfect gift. Last year, Americans spent over $30 billion at retail stores in the month of December alone.
Aside from purchasing holiday gifts, most people regularly buy presents for other occasions throughout the
year, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and baby showers. This frequent experience of
gift-giving can engender ambivalent feelings in gift-givers. Many relish the opportunity to buy presents
because gift-giving offers a powerful means to build stronger bonds with one’s closest peers. At the same time,
many dread the thought of buying gifts; they worry that their purchases will disappoint rather than delight the
intended recipients.
Anthropologists describe gift-giving as a positive social process, serving various political, religious, and
psychological functions. Economists, however, offer a less favorable view. According to Waldfogel (1993),
gift-giving represents an objective waste of resources. People buy gifts that recipients would not choose to buy
on their own, or at least not spend as much money to purchase (a phenomenon referred to as ‘‘the deadweight
loss of Christmas”). To wit, givers are likely to spend $100 to purchase a gift that receivers would spend only
$80 to buy themselves. This ‘‘deadweight loss” suggests that gift-givers are not very good at predicting what
gifts others will appreciate. That in itself is not surprising to social psychologists. Research has found that
people often struggle to take account of others’ perspectives - their insights are subject to egocentrism, social
projection, and multiple attribution errors.
What is surprising is that gift-givers have considerable experience acting as both gift-givers and gift-recipients,
but nevertheless tend to overspend each time they set out to purchase a meaningful gift. In the present research,
we propose a unique psychological explanation for this - that is, that gift-givers equate how much they spend
with how much recipients will appreciate the gift (the more expensive the gift, the stronger a gift-recipient’s
feelings of appreciation). Although a link between gift price and feelings of appreciation might seem intuitive to
gift-givers, such an assumption may be unfounded. Indeed, we propose that gift-recipients will be less inclined
to base their feelings of appreciation on the magnitude of a gift than givers assume.
Why do gift-givers assume that gift price is closely linked to gift-recipients’ feelings of appreciation? Perhaps
givers believe that bigger (that is, more expensive) gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness and
consideration. According to Camerer (1988) and others, gift-giving represents a symbolic ritual, whereby gift-
givers attempt to signal their positive attitudes toward the intended recipient and their willingness to invest
resources in a future relationship. In this sense, gift-givers may be motivated to spend more money on a gift in
order to send a “stronger signal” to their intended recipient. As for gift-recipients, they may not construe smaller
and larger gifts as representing smaller and larger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration.
Câu 29 (VD): What is the main idea discussed in the passage?
A. Gift-giving, despite its uneconomical downsides, cultivates a positive social process.
B. Gifts can serve as implicit signals of thoughtfulness and consideration.
C. Gift-giving may have certain drawbacks alongside its positive qualities.
D. Gift-recipients are widely acknowledged as considerably experienced in gift-giving.
Câu 30 (VD): In paragraph 1, the word “ambivalent” is closest in meaning to .
A. unrealistic B. conflicted C. apprehensive D. supportive
Câu 31 (TH): The author indicates that people value gift-giving because they feel it .
A. functions as a form of self-expression B. is an inexpensive way to show appreciation
C. requires the gift-recipient to reciprocate D. can serve to strengthen a relationship
Câu 32 (NB): The word “this” in paragraph 3 refers to gift-givers’ .
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C. buying meaningful gifts D. having considerable experience
Câu 33 (TH): The passage indicates that the assumption made by gift-givers in paragraph 3 may be .
A. incorrect B. unreasonable C. insincere D. substantiated
Câu 34 (TH): The word “convey” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. transport B. counteract C. communicate D. exchange
Câu 35 (VD): The authors refer to work by Camerer and others (paragraph 4) in order to .
A. offer an explanation B. introduce an argument
C. support a conclusion D. question a movie
Câu 36 (VD): Which of the following best describes the tone of the author?
A. criticizing B. pessimistic C. informative D. ironic
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.
Câu 37 (TH): Because of their microscopic size, particles can easily penetrate deep into the respiratory system,
causing serious health problems.
A. strange B. tiny C. giant D. queer
Câu 38 (VDC): The new sweater collection is so popular with teenagers all over the world that the
manufacturer is making money hand over fist.
A. making a lot of profit at a very fast pace B. making only a little money
C. making more sweaters in the future D. making more hand products
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.
Câu 39 (VDC): We couldn’t get a babysitter. That’s why we couldn’t join you at the restaurant.
A. If we could get a babysitter, we would have joined you at the restaurant.
B. We could have joined you at the restaurant, but we couldn’t get a babysitter.
C. The reason for our absence at the restaurant was not that we could get a babysitter.
D. We couldn’t get a babysitter so that we couldn’t join you at the restaurant.
Câu 40 (VDC): The president failed to explain the cause of the crisis. He did not offer any solutions.
A. The president couldn’t explain the cause of the crisis, nor did he offer any solutions.
B. The president was not able to explain the cause of the crisis as well as any solutions.
C. The president’s solution was not offered because he couldn’t give any explanation for the crisis.
D. The president’s explanation for the crisis was such a failure that he couldn’t offer any solutions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits the
blank space in the following passage from 41 to 45.
Paparazzi are freelance photographers (41) take photographs of celebrities. Their actions are
sometimes criticized because they often go to extreme extents to get unusual shots. At times, their actions may
actually be (42) , and in some countries they may be prosecuted. Wherever celebrities and stars are
found, paparazzi are not usually far behind.
The term paparazzi comes from the name of the character in the Italian film La Dolce Vita. Signo
Paparazzi is a photographer who is (43) looking for his next photo opportunity and, at one point,
photographs a woman who has recently (44) _ a personal tragedy. His tactics are remarkably similar to
those used by real-life celebrity photographers today, which is why they came to be known as paparazzi. A
single representative of this intriguing business is known as a paparazzo, although it is rare to see a paparazzo
alone, (45) these photographers often follow each other as well as famous people.
Câu 41 (NB): A. who B. which C. what D. when
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Câu 44 (TH): A. suffered B. felt C. underwent D. tolerated
Câu 45 (TH): A. so B. nevertheless C. but D. since
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.
Câu 46 (VD): Every soldier will have to use a radio after landing.
A. It is a must of every soldier that they use a radio after they landed.
B. That every soldier needs a radio to use after landing will be necessary.
C. After landing, it will be vital that every soldier use a radio.
D. Every soldier’s using a radio will be needed once landed.
Câu 47 (VD): It’s hard to concentrate when you’re tired.
A. Your being tired makes you unable to concentrate.
B. You’re impossible to concentrate as a result of your being tired.
C. Your tiredness leads to your incapable of concentration.
D. The more tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate.
Câu 48 (VD): “You must never play truant again,” said their mother.
A. Their mother forbade them from playing truant again.
B. They are not allowed to play truant ever again by their mother.
C. Their mother commanded that they should not play truant again.
D. Never would their mother allow them to play truant again.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 49 (TH): Brian: “Andrew won’t like it, you know.”
Tim: “ I don’t care what Andrew thinks.”
A. So what? B. Come what may. C. What for? D. I wouldn’t say no.
Câu 50 (TH): Guest: “Would you give this note to Mr. Wilson,
please?” Secretary: “ ”
A. Yeah. Why not? B. Sorry. Why do I have to do?
C. No, I wouldn’t. Suit yourself. D. Sorry, I can’t. He no longer works here.

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THPT CHUYÊN HẠ LONG NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

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.
Câu 1 (NB): A. oblige B. promise C. notice D. project
Câu 2 (NB): A. compliment B. interview C. outstanding D. industry
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
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Câu 3: Mary is going shopping with John. - Mary: “What do you think of fashion?”- John: “ ”
A. Of course the fashion show is excellent. B. It’s none of my business.
C. You are very welcome. D. I am crazy about it.
Câu 4 (TH): Tom and John are talking about a tennis game.
Tom: “I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, John.” - John: “ ! I thought it was terrible.”
A. You can say that again B. You’ve got to be kidding
C. No, I think so D. Thanks! Same to you
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.
Câu 5 (TH): The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam recognized as a World Heritage
Site by the UNESCO.
A. Monuments B. was C. the first D. recognized
Câu 6 (NB): For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers
and using them for perfume or medicine.
A. man B. sweet-smelling C. using them D. or
Câu 7 (TH): Two billion dollars are not enough for the victims of the tsunami.
A. billion dollars B. are C. enough for D. of the
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 8 (TH): A. supposed B. maintained C. sacred D. arrived
Câu 9 (NB): A. command B. comprise C. complete D. common
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 10 to 14.
As a small-business owner, you can avoid many problems simply by improving communication in your
office. By clarifying everyone's expectations and roles, you'll help to build greater trust and increased
productivity among employees. Here are a few tips for doing so.
Practice active listening. The art of active listening includes (10) close attention to what another
person is saying, then paraphrasing (11) you've heard and repeating it back. Concentrate on the
conversation at hand and avoid unwanted interruptions (cell phone calls, others walking into your office, etc.).
Take note of how your own experience and values may color your perception.
Pay attention to non-verbal cues. We don't communicate with words alone. Every conversation comes
with a host of non-verbal cues-facial expressions, body language, etc. - that may (12) contradict what
we're saying. (13) addressing a staff member or leading a project conference, think carefully about your
tone of voice, how you make eye contact, and what your body is "saying". Be consistent throughout.
Be clear and to the point. Don't cloud instructions or requests with irrelevant details, such as problems
with past projects or issues with long-departed personnel. State what you need and what you expect. Ask, "Does
anyone have any questions?" demonstrate that you prefer questions up-front as (14) to
misinterpretation later on.
Câu 10 (VD): A. showing B. using C. paying D. spending
Câu 11 (NB): A. what B. when C. which D. all
Câu 12 (TH): A. intentional B. unintentional C. intentionally D. unintentionally
Câu 13 (TH): A. While B. When C. Before D. After
Câu 14 (TH): A. led B. opposed C. refrained D. confessed
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.
Câu 15 (TH): The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice – the
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Câu 16 (VDC): When the police arrived the thieves took flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
A. did away B. climbed on C. ran away D. took away
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 17: In Britain, most shops close at 6 p.m., in other countries they often open in the evening too.
A. despite B. moreover C. whereas D. nevertheless
Câu 18 (TH): No one should be exempt prosecution if they have committed a crime.
A. of B. about C. against D. from
Câu 19 (TH): Ms. Thompson is always willing to help, but she doesn’t want at home unless there is
an emergency.
A. to call B. to be called C. being called D. calling
Câu 20 (TH): He had to explain the lesson very clearly .
A. in order that his student to understand it B. so that his students could understand it
C. so as to his students understand it D. so that his students can understand it
Câu 21 (TH): In order to their goals in college, students need to invest the maximum amount of time,
money, and energy in their studies.
A. manage B. establish C. achieve D. catch
Câu 22 (VD): It is difficult to assess the full of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, one of the
most destructive storms of the U.S. has had in quite some time.
A. range B. amount C. extent D. quality
Câu 23 (VD): Don’t be by these slick – talking salesmen.
A. put aside B. taken in C. taken away D. put up
Câu 24 (VD): She was out of 100 applicants for the position of managing director.
A. short-changed B. short-listed C. short-sighted D. short-handed
Câu 25 (VDC): One way to let off after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A. steam B. cloud C. tension D. sweat
Câu 26 (NB): One third of world’s population consumes two thirds of world’s resources.
A. a / the B. the / (no article) C. the / the D. the / a
Câu 27 (TH): I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I so much noise when I came in.
A. didn’t make B. wouldn’t have made C. won’t make D. wouldn’t make
Câu 28 (TH): By the time I this report, I will give you a ring.
A. typed B. will type C. have typed D. will have typed
Câu 29 (TH): the stories about people who reduced their carbon footprint, we started to change our
daily consumption habits.
A. Being read B. Reading C. Having read D. Having been read
Câu 30 (TH): In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself .
A. occupation B. occupant C. occupied D. occupational
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.
Câu 31 (TH): They were forced to leave as part of a government drive to expel illegal immigrants.
A. depart B. welcome C. help D. facilitate
Câu 32 (VDC): At first, no one believes she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statement.
A. provided evidence for B. got information from
C. borrowed colour from D. gave no proof of
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sentences in the following questions.
Câu 33 (VD): I had never seen her before. However, I recognized her form a photograph.
A. I recognized her from a photograph before I had never seen her.
B. Although I had never seen her before but I recognized her from a photograph.
C. After I had seen her, I recognized her from a photograph.
D. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
Câu 34 (VDC): The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.
A. Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.
B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.
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.
Câu 35 (VDC): People say that at least ten applicants have been selected for the job interview.
A. People say that fewer than ten job interviews have been held so far.
B. I have heard that only ten people have been chosen to have the job interviewed.
C. It is said that well over ten people are interested in having an interview for the job.
D. It is said that no fewer than ten people are going to be interviewed for the job.
Câu 36 (VD): “You’d better work harder if you don’t want to retake the exam!” the teacher said to Jimmy.
A. The teacher reminded Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
B. The teacher advised Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
C. The teacher ordered Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
D. The teacher suggested Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
Câu 37 (VDC): I’m sure Lusia was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Lusia must be very disappointed when he failed the exam.
B. Lusia must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Lusia may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Lusia could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of questions from 38 to 42.
The organisation that today is known as the Bank of America did start out in America, but under quite a
different name. Italian American A.P. Giannini estabished this bank on October 17 1904, in a renovated saloon
in San Francisco’s Italian community of North Beach under the name Bank of Italy, with immigrants and first –
time bank customers comprising the majority of his first customers. During its development, Giannini’s bank
survived major crises in the form of a natural disaster and a major economic upheaval that not all other banks
were able to overcome.
One major test for Giannini’s bank occurred on April 18,1906, when a massive earthquake struck San
Francisco, followed by a raging fire that destroyed much of the city. Giannini obtained two wagons and teams
of horses, filled the wagons with the bank’s reserves, mostly in the form of gold, covered the reserves with
crates of oranges, and escaped from the chaos of the city with his clients’ funds protected. In the aftermath of
the disaster, Giannini’s bank was the first to resume operations. Unable to install the bank in a proper office
setting, Giannini opened up shop on the Washington Street Wharf on a makeshift desk created from boards and
barrels.
In the period following the 1906 fire, the Bank of Italy continued to prosper and expand. By 1918 there
were twenty–four branches of the Bank of Italy, and by 1928 Giannini had acquired numerous other banks,
including a Bank of America located in New York City. In 1930 he consolidated all the branches of the Bank of
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Italy, the Bank of America in New York City, and another bank of America that had formed in California into
the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association.
A second major crisis for the bank occurred during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Although Giannini
had already retired prior to the darkest days of Depression, he became incensed when his successor began
selling off banks during the bad economic times. Giannini resumed leadership of the bank at the age of sixty-
two. Under Giannini’s leadership, the bank weathered the storm of the Depression and subsequently moved into
a phase of overseas development.
Câu 38 (TH): The word “consolidated” is closest in meaning to .
A. harden B. moved C. sold D. merge
Câu 39: It can be inferred from the passage that Giannini used crates of oranges after the earthquake .
A. to hide the gold B. to fill up the wagons
C. to provide nourishment for his customers D. to protect the gold from the fire
Câu 40: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the San Francisco earthquake?
A. It happened in 1906. B. It occurred in the aftermath of a fire.
C. It caused problems for Giannini’s bank. D. It was a tremendous earthquake.
Câu 41 (VD): The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses .
A. bank failures during the Great Depression B. a third major crisis of the Bank of America
C. the international development of the Bank of America D. how Giannini spent his retirement
Câu 42 (NB): The word its refers to .
A. saloon B. customer C. immigrant D. bank
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of questions from 43 to 50.
The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart
without a hitch. The score is determined by how well you read lines of letters of different sizes from 20 feet
away. But being able to read the bottom line on the eye chart does not approximate perfection as far as other
species are concerned. Most birds would consider us very visually handicapped. The hawk, for instance, has
such sharp eyes that it can spot a dime on the sidewalk while perched on top of the Empire State Building. It
can make fine visual distinctions because it is blessed with one million cones per square millimeter in its retina.
And in water, humans are farsighted, while the kingfisher, swooping down to spearfish, can see well in both the
air and water because it is endowed with two foveae – areas of the eye, consisting mostly of cones, that provide
visual distinctions. One foveae permits the bird, while in the air, to scan the water below with one eye at a time.
This is called monocular vision. Once it hits the water, the other fovea joins in, allowing the kingfisher to focus
both eyes, like binoculars, on its prey at the same time. A frog’s vision is distinguished by its ability to perceive
things as a constant motion picture. Known as “bug detectors”, a highly developed set of cells in a frog’s eyes
responds mainly to moving objects. So, it is said that a frog sitting in a field of dead bugs wouldn’t see them as
food and would starve.
The bee has a “compound” eye, which is used for navigation. It has 15,000 facets that divide what it sees
into a pattern of dots, or mosaic. With this kind of vision, the bee sees the sun only as a single dot, a constant
point of reference. Thus, the eye is a superb navigational instrument that constantly measures the angle of its
line of flight in relation to the sun. A bee’s eye also gauges flight speed. And if that is not enough to leave our
20/20 “perfect vision” paling into insignificance, the bee is capable of seeing something we can’t – ultraviolet
light. Thus, what humans consider to be “perfect vision” is in fact rather limited when we look at other species.
However, there is still much to be said for the human eye. Of all the mammals, only humans and some primates
can enjoy the pleasures of color vision.
Câu 43 (NB): The word “that” in line 8 refers to .
A. foveae B. areas of the eye C. cones D. visual distinctions
Câu 44 (TH): The word “criterion” in line 1 is closest in meaning to .
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Câu 45 (TH): According to the passage, “bug detectors” are useful for .
A. navigation B. seeing moving objects
C. avoiding bugs when getting food D. avoiding starvation
Câu 46: According to the passage, why might birds and animals consider humans very visually handicapped?
A. humans can’t see very well in either air or water.
B. human eyes are not as well suited to our needs.
C. the main outstanding feature of human eyes is color vision.
D. human eyes can’t do what their eyes can do.
Câu 47 (VD): According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. kingfishers have monocular vision
B. bees see patterns of dots
C. hawks eyes consist mostly of cones that can allow it to scan with one eye at a time
D. humans are farsighted in water
Câu 48 (VD): The phrase “paling into insignificance” is closest in meaning to .
A. fading away B. of less importance
C. without colored light D. being reduced to little importance
Câu 49 (TH): Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. eyes have developed differently in each species B. bees have the most complex eye
C. humans should not envy what they don’t need D. perfect vision is not perfect
Câu 50 (TH): What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. limits of the human eye B. perfect vision
C. different eyes for different uses D. eye variation among different species

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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.
Câu 1 (TH): Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to
alter their eating habits.
A. have raised B. rapidly C. that D. their eating habits
Câu 2: Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class.
A. it was delivered B. Having finished C. before D. before the
Câu 3: Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb.
A. Even though B. extremely C. not to cancel D. their climb
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Long time ago, when ancient Rome was still an empire, people of that time used similar weights and measures.
The standards for these weights and measures were established by the Romans, who kept these standards in a
temple in Rome. All standards for measuring weight or distance were the same, whether in Spain or in Syria.
But then the Roman Empire fell, and these standards disappeared. Today, standards vary from place to place
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throughout the world. Tourists who drive from the United States in Canada, for example, are surprised when
they buy gasoline for their cars. A gallon of gas costs more than they are accustomed to paying. They complain
that prices are much higher in Canada than in the United States. Then they discover that they can drive farther
on a Canadian gallon than on a United States gallon. Is it a different kind of gas? No, it is a different kind of
gallon. Canada uses the British, or imperial, gallon that is about one-fifth larger than the United States gallon.
Four quarts equal a gallon and two pints equal a quart in both countries. But Canada’s quarts and pints are
larger than quarts and pints in the United States. The imperial gallon equals 277.42 cubic inches while the
gallon in the United States is equal to 231 cubic inches. Measured in ounces, Canada’s large gallon holds 160
fluid ounces, while the smaller United States gallon holds no more than 128 fluid ounces. From these figures, it
is easy to see why Americans can drive farther on the Canadian gallon than on the American gallon. Someday,
countries may follow the example of the ancient Romans and make weights and measures the same for every
nation.
Câu 4 (TH): Why are American tourists surprised?
A. The price of a Canadian gallon of gas seems high. C. Canada has a shortage of gasoline.
B. They weigh more in Canada than in the United States. D. They didn’t know Canada sold gasoline.
Câu 5 (NB): Canada has a different kind of .
A. gallon B. gasoline C. tourist D. driver
Câu 6 (TH): Which statement does the article lead you to believe?
A. Americans should not travel so much. B. No one in Rome ever went to a temple
. C. It would be good to use the same measures everywhere. D. Canada should reduce their price of gasoline.
Câu 7 (TH): gallon of gas in Canada costs more .
A. than the imperial British like B. than American tourists afford
C. than the ancient Romans charged D. than Americans are used to paying
Câu 8 (TH): The word “empire” in the first line refers to .
A. a tribe of residents B. a kind of a society C. a country D. a measurement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 9 (NB): Let's have a party to celebrate our third successive win, ?
A. don’t we B. will we C. shall we D. do we
Câu 10 (TH): After the flash flood, all the drains were overflowing storm water.
A. from B. for C. by D. with
Câu 11 (TH): Her room is very large. She is dreaming of a .
A. wooden big round table B. round big wooden table
C. big round wooden table D. table big wooden round
Câu 12 (NB): Janet: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “ .”
A. You’re welcome B. I feel very bored C. That would be great D. I don’t agree, I’m afraid
Câu 13: Marta: What did you think of the book? - Jones: the books I’ve read. It was the most interesting.
A. All B. From all C. All of D. Of all
Câu 14 (VD): Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us not chatting
Câu 15 (TH): The robber was made where he had hidden the money.
A. confess B. confessing C. to confess D. to confessing
Câu 16 (TH): The fire was caused by an fault in the television.
A. electricity B. electric C. electrician D. electrical
Câu 17 (TH): that we all went for a picnic.
A. So fine the weather B. So fine was the weather
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 C. Such a fine weather was it D. It was such a fine weather
Câu 18 (VDC): He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl.
A. shed B. shell C. shoe D. hole
Câu 19 (TH): He eventually his disability to achieve some business success.
A. suffered B. overwhelmed C. destroyed D. overcame
Câu 20: Anna: “Were you involved in the accident?”- Maria: “Yes. But I wasn’t to for it”
A. blame B. apologize C. accuse D. charge
Câu 21 (TH): The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, .
A. so B. yet C. however D. even though
Câu 22 (VD): The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats.
A. hit B. knocked C. banged D. put
Câu 23 (TH): If you to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
A. listen B. had listened C. listened D. will listen
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.
Câu 24 (VDC): “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy” the kidnappers told us.
A. The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
B. The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
C. The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
D. The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
Câu 25 (VD): “Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leader told us.
A. The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
B. The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
C. The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
D. The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
Câu 26 (VDC): “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.
A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.
B. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.
C. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report.
D. Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.
Câu 27 (VDC): “My company makes a large profit every year. Why don’t you invest more money in it?” my
friend said to me.
A. My friend instructed me how to put more money into his company.
B. I was asked to invest more money in my friend’s company.
C. My friend persuaded me to invest more money in his company.
D. My friend suggested his investing more money in his company.
Câu 28 (VDC): “Mum, please don’t tell dad about my mistake,” the boy said.
A. The mother was forced to keep her son’s mistake as a secret when he insisted.
B. The boy begged his mother not to tell his father about his mistake.
C. The boy earnestly insisted that his mother tell his father about his mistake.
D. The boy requested his mother not to talk about his mistake any more.
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.
Câu 29 (VD): Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.

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Câu 30 (TH): Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.
A. difficult part B. romantic part C. important part D. interesting part
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.
Câu 31 (NB): A. appalled B. forged C. noticed D. composed
Câu 32 (NB): A. honest B. vehicle C. hour D. happy
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.
Ask most people for their list of top ten of fears, and you’ll be sure to find (33) burgled is fairly high
on the list. An informal survey I carried among friends at a party last week revealed that eight of them had had
their homes (34) into more than twice, and two had been burgled five times. To put the record straight,
(35) of my friend owns valuable paintings or a sideboard full of family silverware. Three of them are
students, in fact. The most typical burglar, it seems, involved the theft of easily transportable items - the
television, the video, even food from freezer. This may have something to do with the (36) that the
average burglar is in his (or her) late teens, and probably wouldn’t know what to do with a Picasso, whereas
selling a Walkman or a vacuum cleaner is a much easier matter. They are perhaps not so (37) _
professional criminals, as hard-up young people who need a few pounds and some excitement. (38) that
this makes your house turned upside down and your favorite things stolen any easier to (39) . In most
case, the police have no luck recovering any of the stolen goods. Unless there is any definite (40) _, they
are probably unable to do anything at all. And alarms or special locks don’t seem to help either. The only advice
my friends could (41) was “Never live on the ground floor” and “Keep two or three fierce dogs”, which
reminded me of a case, I read about, where the burglars’ loot included the family’s pet poodle.
Câu 33 (TH): A. having B. being C. out D. been
Câu 34 (VD): A. taken B. broken C. robbed D. entered
Câu 35 (TH): A. all B. few C. some D. none
Câu 36 (TH): A. knowledge B. fact C. idea D. information
Câu 37 (VD): A. rarely B. much C. many D. that
Câu 38 (VD): A. given B. not C. despite D. so
Câu 39 (TH): A. attempt B. do C. believe D. accept
Câu 40 (TH): A. case B. burglary C. evidence D. investigation
Câu 41 (VD): A. put in with B. get by with C. bring up with D. come up with
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.
Câu 42 (TH): He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. humble B. easy-looking C. well-known D. impressive
Câu 43 (TH): Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation.
A. Of high level B. Of low level C. Of great importance D. Reputation
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
The sea has always interested people. From it they can get food, minerals, and treasures. For thousands of years,
they sailed on the sea. But they could not go far beneath its surface. People want to explore deep into the sea.
However, they are not fishes. Because people must breathe air, they cannot stay under the water’s surface for
any length of time. To explore deep water, men and women face even more dangers and problems. A diver who
wants to stay under water for more than a few minutes must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. Divers can
wear diving suits and have air pumped to them from above. They can carry tanks of air on their back and
breathe through a hose and a mouthpiece. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water push against a
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blood takes in some of the gases they breathe. As they rise too quickly, the gases in their blood form bubbles.
Divers then suffer from the bends. The bends can cause divers to double up in pain. Bends can even kill divers.
Câu 44 (VD): Which statement does the story lead you to believe?
A. Humans are not at home deep in the sea. B. All divers get the bends sooner or later.
C. The sea began to interest humans in the last few years. D. Diving suits do not help divers.
Câu 45 (VD): The story does not say so, but it makes you think that .
A. deep-sea divers should be in good health B. diving under the water too quickly causes the bends
C. divers can wear diving suits to avoid the bends D. divers explore the deep seas only for treasure
Câu 46 (TH): diver’s body in deep water .
A. is just like a fish’s body B. suffers from the bends
C. is under great pressure D. weighs very little
Câu 47 (TH): Why do drivers get the bends?
A. They come to the surface too quickly. B. They try to do exercises under the water.
C. Their diving suits weigh too much. D. Their blood takes some of the gases they breathe.
Câu 48 (NB): The gases in a diver’s blood can form .
A. great pressure B. oxygen C. bubbles D. air
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 49 (NB): A. control B. contrary C. contour D. constant
Câu 50 (NB): A. evaluate B. investigate C. exception D. category
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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.
Câu 1 (NB): A. pyramid B. hygiene C. nylon D. lifestyle
Câu 2 (TH): A. supposed B. admired C. scared D. changed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3 (NB): A. suspend B. neglect C. preview D. embrace
Câu 4 (NB): A. vulnerable B. enormous C. commercial D. inaccurate
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.
Câu 5 (TH): Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and depressed when being asked about their future.
A. teenagers B. anxiety C. depressed D. being asked
Câu 6 (TH): The development of the boiler is closely related to those of the steam engine, to which it is a
necessary adjunct.
A. The development B. closely related C. those D. necessary adjunct
Câu 7 (VD): Among the favorite attractions at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C are the
film presented on the five-story-tall screen.
A. Among B. at the C. film D. presented
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.
Câu 8 (VD): Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
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Câu 9 (VD): He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
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.
Câu 10 (TH): His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn’t want to hire him anymore.
A. rudeness B. obedience C. respect D. agreement
Câu 11 (TH): The company was collapsed due to the director’s fatal mistakes in management.
A. mortal B. harmless C. supportive D. lethal
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.
Câu 12 (VD): The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.
A. It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were re-checked.
B. Once re-checking the figures, the mistake in the accounts noticed.
C. The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked.
D. When the figures were re-checked they came to light the mistake in the accounts.
Câu 13 (VD): This conference wouldn’t have been possible without your organization.
A. If you didn’t organize, this conference wouldn’t have been possible.
B. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place.
C. If it had been for your organization, this conference wouldn’t have been possible.
D. It’s possible that your organization made this conference to take place.
Câu 14 (VD): You needn’t have taken so many warm clothes there.
A. It’s not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there.
B. You have taken so many warm clothes that I don’t need.
C. You took a lot of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary.
D. There is no need for you to take so many warm clothes 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.
Câu 15 (VDC): The boss allowed his staff to make some important decisions. That fostering a spirit of
togetherness and commitment.
A. Fostering a spirit of togetherness and commitment, the boss allowed his staff to make some important
decisions.
B. Allowing his staff to make some important decisions, the boss fostered a spirit of togetherness and
commitment.
C. Although the boss allowed his staff to make some important decisions, he fostered a spirit of togetherness
and commitment
D. Unless the boss allowed his staff to make some important decisions, he fostered a spirit of togetherness
and commitment.
Câu 16 (VD): The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem. He didn’t offer any solutions.
A. Though the leader failed to explain the cause of the problem, he didn’t offer any solutions.
B. The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem and nor did he offer any solutions.
C. The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem because he didn’t offer any solutions.
D. The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem if he didn’t offer any solutions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
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Câu 17 (TH): You to your teacher like that. It was very rude.
A. wouldn’t have talked B. must have talked
C. needn’t have talked D. shouldn’t have talked
Câu 18 (TH): , 70-percent alcohol is more effective than 100-percent alcohol.
A. An antiseptic used B. How an antiseptic is used
C. When used as an antiseptic D. An antiseptic when used
Câu 19 (VD): With the help of modern devices, those who suffer hearing or vision find life easier.
A. disadvantage B. impairment C. inconvenience D. deficiency
Câu 20 (VD): What measures have been _ to control traffic jam at rush hours?
A. imagined B. taken C. done D. carried
Câu 21 (TH): Jane: “What about going out for a walk after
supper?”. Jimmy: “ . Walking after meals is good for our health.”
A. I couldn’t agree more B. I believe not
C. I don’t think so D. I’m afraid not
Câu 22 (TH): By the end of this week, we for a month.
A. will have been working B. will be working
C. will have been worked D. will work
Câu 23 (NB): Mr. Grant says he doesn’t mind his snow shovel.
A. our borrowing B. us borrow C. to our borrowing D. to borrow us
Câu 24 (NB): Industrialization has been responsible for most radical of the environmentak changes
caused by human.
A. a B. the C. some of which D. which are the
Câu 25 (TH): Most of archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on the studies of
material remains.
A. these B. what C. which D. their
Câu 26 (TH): Public opinion remained largely to the issue.
A. indifferent B. different C. differentitate D. differences
Câu 27 (TH): One aim of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to further awareness
of disability issues.
A. raise B. rise C. make D. pull
Câu 28 (TH): I remember the money in the top drawer, but it’s not there now.
A. to put B. putting C. put D. to have put
Câu 29 (NB): “What a lovely house you have!” - “_ ”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. B. I think so.
C. Of course not, it’s not costly. D. No problem.
Câu 30 (VD): On the battle field .
A. the tanks did lie B. the tanks lay C. did the tanks lie D. lay the tanks
Câu 31 (VD): Voice Queen Corporation produced Kingsman last year and ranked the first place in
the whole industry.
A. twice as much recorders as B. twice as many recorders as
C. two times as many recorders as D. two times as much recorders as
Câu 32 (NB): If you your best in the first place, you wouldn’t be disappointed about the result.
A. had tried B. tried C. try D. could try
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.
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 Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (33) human activities
are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (34) on consuming two-thirds of the
world’s resources while half of the world population do so just to stay alive, we are rapidly destroying the very
resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper.
Everywhere fertile soil is (35) built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are (36)
so much that they will never be able to recover completely. We discharge pollutants into the
atmosphere without any thoughts of the consequences. As a result, the planet’s ability as support people is being
reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (37) increasingly heavy
demands on it.
Câu 33 (TH): A. Although B. Yet C. Still D. Despite
Câu 34 (VD): A. continues B. repeats C. follows D. carries
Câu 35 (NB): A. neither B. sooner C. rather D. either
Câu 36 (VD): A. exploited B. proclaimed C. interfered D. exaggerated
Câu 37 (VD): A. making B. doing C. having D. taking
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
There has been much debate over the past few years concerning fears that automation will lead to robots
replacing human workers on a massive scale.
The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far
from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the
tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At
the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent
of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states
that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the
scale in terms of skills.
The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not
going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of
manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In
spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of
programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot
scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers
who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying
industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.
Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present.
Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will
outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.
It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer
science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore,
the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and
innovative craftsmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the
workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.
Câu 38 (TH): What is the main concern associated with technological advances in the workplace?
A. safety at work B. increased unemployment
C. the use of artificial intelligence D. robots taking over the world
Câu 39 (TH): What do optimists predict technology will allow?
A. workplaces to become more relaxing B. a greater enjoyment of life
C. flexible working hours D. higher quality products
Câu 40 (VD): What can be inferred from the comments made by Bill Gates?
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B. There will be increasing amounts of unskilled workers.
C. Highly skilled workers have less to worry about.
D. Technology will have a negative effect in the workplace.
Câu 41 (TH): Why is the example of the Industrial Revolution given?
A. It was also a time of great change in the workplace.
B. It had far less of an effect than the Digital Revolution.
C. It leads to widespread unemployment in the world.
D. It resulted in a more violent society.
Câu 42 (TH): What is the modern-day view of the Luddites?
A. They managed to protect their jobs.
B. Their refusing to adapt to change is seen in a negative way.
C. Their adapting to new technology saved their jobs.
D. Their actions are inspiring many workers today.
Câu 43 (TH): Which of the following is closest in meaning to crux in paragraph 4?
A. The most complex part B. The hidden message
C. The least understood part D. The most important part
Câu 44 (TH): According to the article, which quality will technology never be able to replace?
A. teamwork B. human compassion
C. the desire to manufacture goods D. human intelligence
Câu 45 (VD): What is the main idea of this article?
A. There are few negative consequences to the Digital Revolution.
B. Learning about technology is a natural part of human development.
C. Workers will need to adapt to technological changes.
D. Unemployment will increase dramatically as technology advances.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
The first two stages in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of primitive weapons and
the discovery of fire, although nobody knows exactly when he acquired the use of the latter.
The origin of language is also obscure. No doubt it began very gradually. Animals have a few cries that serve
as signals, but even the highest apes have not been found able to pronounce words, even with the most intensive
professional instruction. The superior brain of man is apparently a necessity for the mastering of speech. When
man became sufficiently intelligent, we must suppose that he gradually increased the number of cries for
different purposes. It was a great day when he discovered that speech could be used for narrative. There are
those who think in this respect picture language preceded oral language. A man could draw a picture on the wall
of his cave to show in which direction he had gone, or what prey he hoped to catch. Probably picture language
and oral language developed side by side. I am inclined to think that language has been the most important
single factor in the development of man.
Two important stages came not so long before the dawn of written history. The first was the domestication of
animals; the second was agriculture. Agriculture was a step in human progress to which subsequently there was
nothing comparable until our own machine age. Agriculture made possible an immense increase in the number
of the human species in the regions where it could be successfully practiced. These were, at first, only those in
which nature fertilized the soil after each harvest. Agriculture met with violent resistance from the pastoral
nomads, but the agricultural way of life prevailed in the end because of the physical comforts it provided.
Another fundamental technical advance was writing, which, like spoken language, developed out of pictures,
but as soon as it had reached a certain stage, it was possible to keep records and transmit information to people
who were not present when the information was given.
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These inventions and discoveries - fire, speech, weapons, domestic animals, agriculture, and writing - made the
existence of civilized communities possible. From about 3000 B. C. until the beginning of the Industrial
Revolution less than two hundred years ago there was no technical advance comparable to these. During this
long period man had time to become accustomed to his technique, and to develop the beliefs and political
organizations appropriate to it There was, of course, an immense extension in the area of civilized life. At first it
had been confined to the Nile, the Euphrates, the Tigris and the Indus, but at the end of the period in question it
covered much the greater part of the inhabitable globe. I do not mean to suggest that there was no technical
progress during this long time; there was progress—there were even two inventions of very great importance,
namely gunpowder and the mariner’s compass—but neither of these can be compared in their power to such
things as speech and writing and agriculture.
(Adapted from “The Development of Human Civilization”)
Câu 46 (TH): The author of the passage implies that in the development of man .
A. human speech developed along with other human faculties
B. picture language and written language developed side by side
C. oral language preceded the use of fire
D. the ape might be taught to master speech
Câu 47 (TH): According to the passage, picture language was found most useful when .
A. people didn’t want to use speech in communication
B. oral language was not fully developed
C. people went hunting or traveling somewhere
D. people were inhabiting in caves
Câu 48 (NB): The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. increase B. agriculture C. number D. soil
Câu 49 (TH): The word "obscure" in paragraph 3 mostly means .
A. interesting B. complex C. imperfect D. unclear
Câu 50 (TH): The pastoral nomads would not have yielded to the agricultural way of life .
A. if it had not been for the benefits brought about by agriculture
B. unless agriculture could provide them with sufficient domesticated animals
C. if agriculture had taken up too large a number of their pastures
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TRƯỜNG THPT KIM LIÊN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Ranked as the number one beverage consumed worldwide, tea takes the lead over coffee in both popularity and
production with more than 5 million metric tons of tea produced annually. Although much of this tea is
consumed in Asian, European, and African countries, the United States drinks its fair share. According to
estimates by the Tea Council of the United States, tea is enjoyed by no less than half of the U.S. population on
any given day. Black tea or green tea – iced, spiced, or instant – tea drinking has spurred a billion-dollar
business with major tea producers in Africa and South America and throughout Asia.
Tea is made from the leaves of an evergreen plant, Camellia saneness, which grows tall and lush in tropical
regions. On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new buds called
flush appear, they are plucked off by hand. Even in today's world of modern agricultural machinery, hand
harvesting continues to be the preferred method. Ideally, only the top two leaves and a bud should be picked.
This new growth produces the highest quality tea.
After being harvested, tea leaves are laid out on long drying racks, called withering racks, for 18 to 20 hours.
During this process, the tea softens and becomes limp. Next, depending on the type of tea being produced, the
leaves may be crushed or chopped to release flavor, and then fermented under controlled conditions of heat and
humidity. For green tea, the whole leaves are often steamed to retain their green color, and the fermentation
process is skipped. Producing black teas requires fermentation during which the tea leaves begin to darken.
After fermentation, black tea is dried in vats to produce its rich brown or black color.
No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend has it that tea as a beverage was discovered in 2737
B.C. by Emperor Shen Nung of China when leaves from a Camellia dropped into his drinking water as it was
boiling over a fire. As the story goes, Emperor Shen Nung drank the resulting liquid and proclaimed the drink to
be most nourishing and refreshing. Though this account cannot be documented, it is thought that tea drinking
probably originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia, then to Europe, and ultimately to America
colonies around 1650.
With about half the caffeine content as coffee, tea is often chosen by those who want to reduce, but not
necessarily eliminate their caffeine intake. Some people find that tea is less acidic than coffee and therefore
easier on the stomach. Others have become interested in tea drinking since the National Cancer Institute
published its findings on the antioxidant properties of tea. But whether tea is enjoyed for its perceived health
benefits, its flavor, or as a social drink, teacups continue to be filled daily with the world's most popular
beverage.
Câu 1 (TH): Based on the passage, what is implied about tea harvesting?
A. It is totally done with the assistance of modern agricultural machinery.
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D. The method involves trimming the uppermost branches of the plant.
Câu 2 (NB): What does the word "they" in paragraph 2 of the passage refer to ?
A. tea pickers B. tropical regions C. evergreen plants D. new buds
Câu 3 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about the tea production process?
A. Black tea develops its dark color during fermentation and final drying.
B. Black tea goes through two drying phases during production.
C. Green tea is often steamed to keep its color.
D. Green tea requires a long fermentation process.
Câu 4 (TH): The word "documented" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by which of the following word?
A. ignored B. proved C. stored D. kept
Câu 5 (TH): According to the passage, what is true about the origin of tea drinking?
A. It is unknown when tea first became popular.
B. It may begin some time around 1650.
C. It began during the Shen Nung dynasty.
D. It was originally produced from Camellia plants in Europe.
Câu 6 (TH): The word "eliminate" in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by which of the following word?
A. decrease B. increase C. reduce D. remove
Câu 7 (TH): According to the passage, which may be the reason why someone would choose to drink tea
instead of coffee?
A. Because it's easier to digest than coffee
B. Because it has a higher nutritional content than coffee
C. Because it helps prevent cancer
D. Because it has more caffeine than coffee
Câu 8 (TH): What best describes the topic of this passage?
A. Tea consumption and production B. The two most popular types of tea
C. The benefits of tea consumption worldwide D. How tea is produced and brewed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 9 (TH): Since 2011, the four main streets of Agueda, including Rua Luis de Camoes, into
colorful, umbrella-shaded paradises.
A. transformed B. have transformed
C. have been transformed D. have been transforming
Câu 10 (VD): Rape and sexual violence against women have been in focus in India since the December 2012
gang-rape and murder of a young woman on a bus in the capital, Delhi. But there has been no sign that crimes
against women are .
A. relieving B. abating C. increasing D. arising
Câu 11 (TH): New York City is blessed with some of the most arresting street in the world.
A. architecturally B. architecture C. architectural D. architecture
Câu 12 (VD): Just 15 months ago, the leaders of North and South on Mt Paektu, optimistic that they
would be able to come to some kind of an agreement to finally end the Korean War.
A. held hand B. held hands C. shake hand D. join hands
Câu 13 (VD): Facebook has faced a series of controversies during the past few years, including questions about
the role it plays in elections, with the spread of news and disinformation.
A. fake B. false C. prosthetic D. counterfeit
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Câu 14 (TH): South African Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, is planning a massive concert
to raise funds for university students, many struggle to pay their tuition fees.
A. of them B. of they C. of that D. of whom
Câu 15 (TH): he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. Not until had B. No longer had C. No sooner had D. Hardly had
Câu 16 (VDC): When Mr. Spendthrift ran out of money, he his mother for help.
A. fell in with B. fell back on C. fell behind D. fell upon
Câu 17 (VDC): She walked past us with her in the air.
A. nose B. ears C. eyes D. hair
Câu 18 (TH): The move to a universal points-based pension system would remove the most pensions
for a number of jobs ranging from sailors to lawyers and even opera workers.
A. advantage B. advantages C. advantaged D. advantageous
Câu 19 (VD): patient has been with the rare viral infection monkeypox in the south west of England.
A. agreed B. diagnosed C. familiar D. flocked
Câu 20 (TH): I was angry when you saw me because I with my sister.
A. have been arguing B. had been arguing C. argued D. would argue
Câu 21 (TH): We bought some .
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
Câu 22 (NB): Last night there was bird singing outside my house.
A. a B. x C. an D. the
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.
Câu 23 (NB): A. agricultural B. attire C. advent D. habitat
Câu 24 (NB): A. chapel B. label C. vessel D. parallel
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.
Câu 25 (TH): Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.
A. enthusiasm B. difference C. moved D. like-mindedness
Câu 26 (VD): Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by
doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.
A. inadequacy B. abundance C. sufficiency D. strength
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.
Câu 27 (VD): Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several
deadly diseases.
A. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
Câu 28 (VD): No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled
the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the
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could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 29 (NB): A. long-lasting B. organic C. overload D. unite
Câu 30 (TH): A. unemployment B. baccalaureate C. politics D. perseverance
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.
Câu 31 (TH): As regards sport and leisure activities, our two countries appear to have little in common.
A. As regards B. sport C. appear D. in common
Câu 32 (VD): John climbed up into the tree and picked all the fruit out reach.
A. climbed up B. into C. the fruit D. out
Câu 33 (TH): Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.
A. rarely B. or C. since D. was
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Câu 34 (TH): John: "You’re already leaving? The ball is only starting.”
Peter: "But it’s very late, so ."
A. take care B. it’s great fun, thanks
C. have a good day D. goodbye for now
Câu 35 (NB): Daisy is talking to Mary about the house.
Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” –
Mary: “ ”
A. Of course not, it’s not costly. B. No problem.
C. I think so. D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
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.
Câu 36 (VD): Had he known more about the information technology, he would have invested in some
computer companies.
A. Not knowing about the information technology help him invest in some computer company.
B. He didn’t know much about the information technology and he didn’t invest in any computer companies.
C. Knowing about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies.
D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the information
technology.
Câu 37 (VDC): "Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer," said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Câu 38 (VD): You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. You should persuade him to change his mind.
B. You didn’t persuade him to because of his mind.
C. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
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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.
In “Cerealizing America”, Scott Bruce and Bill Crawford remark that the cereal industry uses 816 million
pounds of sugar per year. Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year. If (39)
end to end, the empty cereal boxes from one year’s consumption would (40) to the moon and back.
One point three (1.3) million advertisements for cereal are broadcast on American television every year at a(n)
(41) of $762 million for airtime. Only automobile manufacturers spend more money on television
advertising than the makers of breakfast cereal.
(42) of the boxed cereals found in supermarkets contain large amounts of sugar and some contain
more than 50% sugar. Cereal manufacturers are very clever in their marketing, making many cereals appear
much healthier than they really are by “fortifying” them with vitamins and minerals. Oh, (43) _ - you
now have vitamin-fortified sugar!
Before you eat any cereal, read the ingredient list and see how high sugar appears on the ingredient list. Then
check the “Nutrition facts” panel.
(From “Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat” by Tom Ventulo)
Câu 39 (VD): A. laying B. lay C. laid D. to lay
Câu 40 (VD): A. prolong B. stretch C. contact D. reach
Câu 41 (VD): A. cost B. C. D. up B. charge C. average D. up
Câu 42 (TH): A. Mostly B. Furthermost C. Most D. Almost
Câu 43 (TH): A. beautiful B. gorgeous C. lovely D. charming
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.
Câu 44 (TH): An air pollution is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely.
A. considerably B. quickly C. admittedly D. negatively
Câu 45 (VD): In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social position.
A. with ambition B. with money C. with skill D. with equipment
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Only a fool pays big money for the real thing when you can get stuff on the street for a fraction of the price. No
one's going to know the difference and besides, it doesn't do anyone any harm. does it?
Sadly, it's not quite that simple. Counterfeit goods are a serious problem for the big brand name manufacturers.
"Although none of the big companies would admit how much they are losing, it clearly runs into millions of
pound every year, " says John Anderson, executive secretary of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, a body that
represents around 200 major brands in the UK.
“You can buy a bag of fake Lacoste crocodiles in a market in some foreign country and just sew them on to a
bunch of cheap T-shirts.” Anderson says, “The products are often very poor quality, and you have no right to
return those kinds of goods to the shop afterwards if they run to the wash or something”
Although few people are likely to feel sorry for brand name manufacturers, the problem goes deeper than that.
“A fake T-shirt is not going to kill you, but you could die if the profits from that shirt go into making fake
pharmaceuticals. We have evidence that there is money – laundering going on and a lot of the profits often go
back into drug-dealing” says Anderson.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group is convinced that most fake products are directly linked to organized crime and
terrorism and there is strong anecdotal evidence to support this claim.
Trading of goods often works like this. The counterfeit traders operate from small portable crates, mostly
selling fake perfumes and T-shirts. Three or four of them work a patch and the cash is held by a money man
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buy the fake goods. The stooge’s job is to whip up interest from the public
Each time the trader runs out of goods he gets more from a van parked out of sight nearby. At the first sign of
trouble, the traders whip away their crates and disappear. Policing the counterfeit is not easy.
So while the cunning counterfeiters continue to escape the law, black-market shoppers will still be able to look
like a million dollars on the cheap. But at what cost to the rest of us?
Câu 46 (TH): The article claims that buy counterfeit goods .
A. does little harm B. only harms big companies
C. particularly harms women D. potentially harms everyone
Câu 47 (TH): According to Mr. Anderson big companies .
A. deny they are losing money because of counterfeit goods
B. are setting up anti-counterfeit organization
C. buy their labels in foreign countries
D. are losing a lot of money because of counterfeit goods
Câu 48 (TH): The article suggests that .
A. we should feel sorry for the big companies
B. counterfeit goods help us look smart
C. counterfeit goods are linked to other crimes
D. counterfeit goods are made in foreign countries
Câu 49 (TH): According to the article, counterfeit goods .
A. are often sold from crates B. are good value for money
C. are usually T-shirts D. are mainly bought by women
Câu 50 (TH): According to the article, counterfeit trading is dependent on .
A. good teamwork B. interest from the public
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 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA
KHTN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
For three decades, China operated the "one-child" policy of population control. This was abandoned in
2016 in favor of a two-child policy to boost the labor force. But average fertility rates keep falling, even as
restrictions are lifted. In 2016, after the one-child policy was abandoned, there were 17.86 million births. This
dropped to 17.2 million in 2017 and 15.2 million in 2018 – the third-lowest rate since the foundation of the
People's Republic of China in 1949.
Much of China's astonishing economic growth of the past four decades has been fueled by a young labor
force, but this too is in rapid decline, while the elderly population is dramatically increasing. In China in 2017,
the ratio was six workers in the 20-64 age bracket supporting one senior citizen at least 65 years old. This will
decline to 2.0 workers in 2039 and 1.6 in 2050. "No social security net, no family security and a pension crisis
— this will evolve into a humanitarian catastrophe. As women live six to seven years longer than men on
average [and are usually a few years younger than their husbands], they will be the main victims of population
control," said Yi.
Clearly more needs to be done to encourage women to have more children. But couples in developed
societies have fewer kids, largely because of expensive education costs and pressure on household incomes in
the cities. Average fertility rates in Taiwan and Hong Kong from 2001 to 2018 were 1.14 and 1.07 respectively.
"The best way to get more women to have more children is to make it easy and cheap for women to get good
reliable childcare, and work," said George Magnus, a research associate at Oxford University's China Centre,
and at SOAS.
We live in a grey world. For the first time last year, there were more people on Earth who were 65 and
over than children under 5. Because of the sheer pace of aging, China appears doomed to get old before it gets
rich. "Measured by the proportion of 65+ and the old age dependency ratio, China will age as much in the next
22 years as most Western economies have done in the last 60-70 years — and at far lower levels of income per
head, and with a much less developed social security system," Magnus said. By 2040, China's income per head
could be anywhere between 20,000 USD (18,000 Euro) and 40,000 USD per head depending on what happens
to the economy and growth.
The key to easing the effects of a greying population in China is to raise the participation of older
workers and women in the workforce. It also needs to look to immigration, currently at negligible levels in
China. And key to all of this is productivity. "Higher productivity is the Holy Grail, but how to deliver it?
Investment in new technologies should help," said Magnus.
Câu 1 (VD): What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Global population decline will take its toll on China.
B. The “one-child” policy has proved effective in population control.
C. A decline in China’s population has shocked the whole world.
D. China is in two minds regarding which population policy to adopt.
Câu 2 (NB): The word "this" in the passage refer to ?
A. young labor force B. economic growth C. China D. elderly population
Câu 3 (TH): The word “catastrophe” is closest in meaning to .
A. disaster B. conflict C. embarrassment D. shame
Câu 4 (TH): The word "greying" in the passage mostly means .
A. getting older B. becoming weaker C. growing more mature D. getting more productive
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Câu 6 (TH): According to George Magnus, all of the following can be done to encourage women to have more
children EXCEPT .
A. making it easier for women to have good children
B. making it easier for women to enjoy reliable childcare
C. making it easier for women to find job after child bearing
D. making it easier for women to work with reliable employer
Câu 7 (TH): Why was it said that women would be the main victims of population control?
A. Women tend to outlive men and are often younger than their husbands.
B. There will be no social security net.
C. The society will become no longer secure to live in.
D. There will surely be a pension crisis among elderly people.
Câu 8 (TH): Which of the following is mentioned by Magnus as the essence of relieving the burden of aging
population?
A. Investing more in technologies B. Encouraging more immigrants
C. Increasing salaries for old laborers D. Keeping women laborers at negligible levels
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.
Câu 9 (TH): Half of all Americans aged 12 to 30, ‘if ever, rarely, read a newspaper’.
A. Half B. aged C. rarely D. a
Câu 10 (NB): He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant informations.
A. refused B. before C. the D. informations
st
Câu 11 (TH): It is in Hanoi, Vietnam, in the year 2021 where the 31 SEA Games is scheduled to take place.
A. It B. in the year C. where D. to take place
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.
Câu 12 (VD): More and more companies are conducting business online.
A. Online business is more and more developed thanks to many companies.
B. An increasing number of companies conduct their business online.
C. Many companies have been opening more and more trading online.
D. Business is more and more conducted by many companies.
Câu 13 (VDC): "She seems the most likely candidate for the job." said the secretary.
A. The secretary thought highly of her as the candidate for the job.
B. The secretary was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to take the job.
C. The secretary asserted that the girl was the best candidate for the job.
D. The secretary doubted that the girl would be offered the job.
Câu 14 (VDC): Hardly had she spoken than she regretted it bitterly.
A. After she had spoken, she regretted it bitterly.
B. She had spoken it, and then she regretted it bitterly.
C. She had no sooner spoken than she regretted it bitterly.
D. Because she had spoken it, she regretted it bitterly.
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.
Câu 15 (VD): John’s car broke down on his way to the airport. He missed the flight.
A. John’s car broke down on his way to the airport, and he missed the flight at the same time.
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C. John missed the flight because his car broke down on his way to the airport.
D. While John’s car broke down on his way to the airport, he missed the flight.
Câu 16 (VDC): John knew everything about his project. He presented it in an interesting way.
A. Not only did John know everything about his project, but also he presented it in an interesting way.
B. John knew everything about his project so that he presented it in an interesting way.
C. Because John knew everything about his project, no one could present it in a more interesting way.
D. Knowing everything about his project allows John to present it in an interesting way.
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.
Câu 17 (TH): Mobile libraries bring books to children in many small countries. These libraries travel from
towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks.
A. staying in one place B. moving from place to place
C. can be bent easily and quickly D. changing shape or expression easily and often
Câu 18 (TH): If I say something odd, it’s because I didn’t sleep at all last night. When I get extremely tired, I
can sometimes get a bit weird.
A. not be able to participate B. not be able to concentrate
C. to be too clever D. to act strangely or unusually
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.
Câu 19 (VDC): “If you’re ever in a jam and need any help, ask me.”
A. in a bad condition B. in an easy situation C. in a favourable condition D. in a trouble
Câu 20: “I am nuts about computers. I have about seven in my house. Four laptops and three desktop computers.”
A. to need to sell something B. to like something a lot
C. to be part of a fan club D. to be sick of something
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Câu 21 (TH): Jane and Janet are talking about their graduation ceremony.
Jane: "Where are we going to have our party after the graduation ceremony?” - Janet: " "
A. Well, I love parties. B. I don’t know, maybe at the Grand Hall.
C. You know it’s too late. D. Sure not. You even don’t know it yourself.
Câu 22 (TH): Mary is talking to her friend about his accident.
Mary: “I’m sorry to hear about your accident. Tough break.” - Mary’s friend: “ ”
A. I like it that you understand. B. That was really bad luck!
C. I should be tougher next one. D. I feel no sorry for you, Mary.
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.
Câu 23 (TH): A. decided B. afforded C. advanced D. invented
Câu 24 (TH): A. rough B. touch C. tough D. plough
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 25 (NB): A. fireplace B. outweigh C. lifestyle D. folklore
Câu 26 (NB): A. accident B. essential C. inventor D. assemble
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 27 (NB): Science and advance technology have made better for millions of people worldwide.
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Câu 28 (NB): Last night, I couldn’t sleep because the music from the party next door through the
open windows.
A. blared B. was blaring C. had blared D. had been blaring
Câu 29 (TH): Tobacco is currently responsible the death of one adult in ten worldwide.
A. with B. by C. for D. of
Câu 30: This analysis is mainly concerned changes in the routine operation of the economic system.
A. for B. by C. with D. of
Câu 31: Cable technology will it possible for people to interchange information on a rapid two-way basis.
A. have B. make C. lead D. create
Câu 32: Egyptian civilization, which arose around 3200 BC, followed a trajectory to that of
Mesopotamia.
A. similar B. similarly C. similarity D. similarities
Câu 33 (VD): In harsh business competition, almost any company is out for fresh new talent.
A. looking B. searching C. crying D. watching
Câu 34: David commonly worried about so badly in front of people that everyone would laugh at him.
A. to perform B. perform C. performing D. performance
Câu 35 (TH): Under prolonged stress, people become susceptible to such as headaches, digestive
issues, diabetes and heart disease.
A. pains B. illness C. sickness D. ailments
Câu 36 (VD): We ourselves to finding a solution to our problem.
A. do B. apply C. try D. manage
Câu 37 (TH): person is kind and gives emotional support to others.
A. careless B. careful C. cared D. caring
Câu 38 (VD): When I was young, I everywhere with my sister.
A. would go B. should go C. might go D. ought to have gone
Câu 39 (VD): It’s necessary they the form to complete prior to taking time off.
A. to be given B. be given C. would be given D. being given
Câu 40 (VD): My mother always used to say, “It’s no use over spilled milk.”
A. to cry B. cry C. cried D. crying
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.
What bothers most women about men in the west is that while they expect their wives to work outside, they still
call house work “women’s work.” And then there is a man who makes his wife feel inferior by reminding her
his salary is bigger than hers. In what way is this woman liberated when she is performing so much more than
her share (41) her relationship, marriage and family? Only a few years ago women cleverly designed
legally binding contracts called prenuptial agreements to protect their assets and economic (42)
during marriage and in case of divorce. Men accused women who asked for such contracts, manipulative and
(43) , simply because she was looking out for herself. If a woman has property, a high (44)
career or other assets, it becomes a partial property of her future husband if she does not state (45) in a
prenuptial agreement. This portrays the double standard women in the west face. Whenever a man asserts
himself or “beats the system,” he is called intelligent and resourceful, but if a woman asserts herself, she is
called manly or aggressive. The system is designed so that men are the only ones allowed to play.
Câu 41 (TH): A. in B. towards C. of D. about
Câu 42 (TH): A. crisis B. growth C. security D. recession
Câu 43 (TH): A. demand B. demanding C. demanded D. demandable

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Câu 45 (VD): A. otherwise B. however C. nonetheless D. whereas
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Nanotechnology is the creation and use of materials or devices at extremely small scales. These materials
or devices fall in the range of 1 to 100 nanometers (nm). One nm is equal to one-billionth of a meter
(0.000000001 m), which is about 50,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. Scientists refer to the
dimensional range of 1 to 100 nm as the nanoscale, and materials at this scale are called nanocrystals or
nanomaterials.
The nanoscale is unique because nothing solid can be made any smaller. It is also unique because many of
the mechanisms of the biological and physical world operate on length scales from 0.1 to 100 nm. At these
dimensions materials exhibit different physical properties; thus scientists expect that many novel effects at the
nanoscale will be discovered and used for breakthrough technologies.
number of important breakthroughs have already occurred in nanotechnology. These developments are
found in products used throughout the world. Some examples are catalytic converters in automobiles that help
remove air pollutants, devices in computers that read from and write to the hard disk, certain sunscreens and
cosmetics that transparently block harmful radiation from the Sun, and special coatings for sports clothes and
gear that help improve the gear and possibly enhance the athlete’s performance. Still, many scientists,
engineers, and technologists believe they have only scratched the surface of nanotechnology’s potential.
Nanotechnology is in its infancy, and no one can predict with accuracy what will result from the full
flowering of the field over the next several decades. Many scientists believe it can be said with confidence,
however, that nanotechnology will have a major impact on medicine and health care; energy production and
conservation; environmental cleanup and protection; electronics, computers, and sensors; and world security
and defense.
(Adapted from: Encarta DVD 2009)
Câu 46 (VD): What is the passage mainly about?
A. A new physical property of matters in nature B. A way of manufacturing technological products
C. An introduction to a new technology D. An overview of how technology will develop
Câu 47 (NB): The word “that” refers to .
A. converters B. automobiles C. technologies D. properties
Câu 48 (VD): The word “novel” is closest meaning to .
A. imaginative B. innovative C. inventive D. significant
Câu 49 (TH): Which of the following statements is NOT true about nanotechnology according to the passage?
A. No other products are smaller than those made by nanotechnology.
B. Nanotechnology allows the production of things at extremely small scales.
C. Nanotechnology has seen a number of important breakthroughs.
D. Medicine and healthcare will be greatly affected by nanotechnology.
Câu 50 (VD): Which of the following will be most likely discussed in the next part of the article?
A. word security and defense B. nanotechnology’s potential
C. how nanotechnology works D. nanotechnological products
SỞ GD & ĐT THỪA THIÊN HUẾ ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 1 – KHỐI 12
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

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.
Câu 1 (NB): A. feature B. reason C. treasure D. release
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the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3 (NB): A. respond B. threaten C. translate D. assist
Câu 4 (NB): A. curriculum B. development C. technology D. entertainment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 5 (NB): dictionary is important tool in learning a language.
A. the B. an C. a D. x (no article)
Câu 6 (TH): By the end of this year, my friends and I from high school.
A. will be graduating B. will be graduated C. will have graduated D. has graduated
Câu 7 (TH): This is the town in I was born and grew up.
A. which B. where C. that D. when
Câu 8: Had I stayed with my previous job, I could have been promoted and in this difficult situation now.
A. am not B. wouldn't be C. won't be D. wouldn't have been
Câu 9 (NB): The advantage living in the countryside is that it is clean and peaceful.
A. in B. of C. at D. with
Câu 10 (TH): The cleaner we keep our environment, we protect ourselves.
A. the better B. the best C. much better D. better
Câu 11 (VD): with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all.
A. A comparison B. Compare them C. If you compare D. When compared
Câu 12 (VD): The little child shrunk in fear as the _ police officer approached him.
A. fragile B. embarrassed C. vulnerable D. intimidating
Câu 13 (TH): Having been elected president of the student's union, .
A. they asked him to give a speech B. a speech was given by him
C. they congratulated him D. he gave a short speech
Câu 14 (VD): Despite her difficult living condition, Marie Curie worked very hard and her ambition of
becoming a scientist.
A. obtained B. got C. realized D. reached
Câu 15 (VD): The system is designed to be used in with a word processing program.
A. conjunction B. collaboration C. communication D. cooperation
Câu 16 (VD): People think it's time we unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy.
A. got away with B. put up with C. did away with D. caught up with
Câu 17: My brother has been getting so with me recently - I've no idea what's the matter with him.
A. nervous B. irritable C. envious D. unkind
Câu 18 (TH): We've checked the report ; I feel confident that the data is 100% correct.
A. rigorously B. indefinitely C. regularly D. justly
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.
Câu 19 (VD): study that has just been published backs up their theory completely.
A. tests B. holds C. supports D. develops
Câu 20 (VD): To err is human; even doctors are not infallible.
A. perfect B. famous C. impolite D. inflexible
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.
Câu 21 (TH): Excessive rainfall early in the spring can adversely affect the planting of crops.
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Câu 22 (VD): We have to try to develop a product that is truly at the cutting edge if we are to stay
competitive.
A. very expensive B. very sharp C. highly advanced D. the most outdated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Câu 23 (NB): Paul is inviting Jane out for the evening.
Paul: "Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?" - Jane: “ ”
A. Why not? Staying at home is quite relaxing. B. No, thanks. I'd better do it myself.
C. Thanks for asking, but I just need an early night. D. Go ahead. I wouldn't mind.
Câu 24 (TH): Anne is making a request to Lucy.
Anne: “Do you mind if I use your phone?" - Lucy: “ ”
A. Not at all. Help yourself. B. Yes, it sure is.
C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. You can say that again.
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.
JARGON - THE UPSIDE
The reality is that everyone uses jargon. It is an essential part of the network of occupations and pursuits
which make up society. All jobs have an element of jargon, which workers learn as they (25) their
expertise. All hobbies require mastery of a jargon. Each society grouping has its jargon. The phenomenon turns
(26) to be universal and valuable. It is the jargon element, which, in a job, can promote economy and
precision and thus help make life easier for the workers.
When we have learned to command it, jargon is something we readily take (27) in whether the
subject is motorcycling, baseball or computers. It can add pace, variety and humor to speech - as when, with an
important event approaching, we might slip into the related jargon. We enjoy the mutual showing off which
stems from a fluent use of terminology, we enjoy the in-jokes (28) shared linguistic experience
permits. (29) , we are jealous of this knowledge. We are quick to demean anyone who tries to be part
our group without being prepared to take on its jargon. And we resent it when some other group, sensing our
lack of linguistic awareness, refuses to let us in.
Câu 25 (TH): A. develop B. raise C. extend D. expand
Câu 26 (VD): A. in B. on C. out D. up
Câu 27 (VD): A. notice B. control C. grant D. pleasure
Câu 28 (NB): A. who B. which C. what D. why
Câu 29 (TH): A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Moreover D. For example
Read the following passage and mark the letter A. B. C or D your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
CAN ANIMALS TALK?
In 1977, a young Harvard graduate named Irene Pepperberg brought a one-year-old African gray parrot
into her lab, and attempted something very unusual. At a time when her fellow scientists thought that animals
could only communicate on a very basic level, Irene set out to discover what was on a creature's mind by
talking to it. The bird, named Alex, proved to be a very good pupil.
Scientists at the time believed that animals were incapable of any thought. They believed that animals
only reacted to things because they were programmed by nature to react that way, not because they had the
ability to think or feel. Any pet owner would probably disagree. Pepperberg disagreed, too, and started her work
with Alex to prove them wrong.
Pepperberg bought Alex in a pet store. She let the store's assistant pick him out because she didn't want
other scientists saying later that she'd deliberately chosen an especially smart bird for her work. Most
researchers thought that Pepperberg's attempt to communicate with Alex would end in failure.
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 However, Pepperberg's experiment did not fail. In fact, over the next few years, Alex learned to imitate
almost one hundred and fifty English words, and was even able to reason and use those words on a basic level
to communicate. For example, when Alex was shown an object and was asked about its shape, color, or
material, he could label it correctly. He could understand that a key was a key no matter what its size or color,
and could figure out how the key was different from others.
Pepperberg was careful not to exaggerate Alex's success and abilities. She did not claim that Alex could
actually “use” language. Instead, she said that Alex had learned to use a two-way communication code. Alex
seemed to understand the turn-taking pattern of communication.
Câu 30 (TH): The reading passage is mainly about _ .
A. how animals communicate with humans
B. one woman's successful experiment to communicate with a bird
C. how parrots are smarter than other animals
D. how Irene Pepperberg proved her fellow scientists wrong
Câu 31 (TH): According to the reading, other scientists believed that animals .
A. could only communicate in nature
B. had the ability to communicate with pet owners
C. could communicate if they were programmed to do so
D. didn't have the ability to think
Câu 32 (TH): In paragraph 3, "deliberately" is closest in meaning to .
A. naturally B. intentionally C. cleverly D. honestly
Câu 33 (NB): The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. animals B. scientists C. pet owners D. things
Câu 34 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about Irene's parrot Alex?
A. He learned to use almost 150 English words. B. He could label a number of objects.
C. He was able to have complicated conversations.
D. He could understand how one object was different from others.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Over the last 50 years, there has been an increase in the product and consumption of plastic globally. Our
lifestyles, constant need for easily disposable products and the resulting waste has had a damaging impact on
the environment. It is the accumulation of such waste, the kind that takes centuries to decompose, that has
resulted in an increasing amount of plastic pollution around the world. Plastic pollution is associated with
different types of harmful chemicals, the by-products of manufacturing and chemicals absorbed from the
environment.
The amount of waste we produce is increasing and we have to go way beyond recycling and replacing
plastic bags in order to deal with plastic pollution. We shouldn't underestimate the scale of the challenge we are
facing; one that is formidable and is affecting us all in the four corners of the world.
Plastic is an incredibly useful material and is widely used because it is inexpensive, versatile, durable and
resistant to moisture, but it also contains toxic substances that cannot be broken down by a natural system,
therefore making it indestructible in a biodegradable sense and with long- lasting effects that cannot be
reversed.
terrifyingly large amount of plastic has been produced of which only a small amount has been recycled,
some has been burned and the remaining majority has ended up in landfills or the environment. A large
proportion of waste plastic ends up in the oceans. More plastic is being washed into the sea at a faster rate
affecting the marine life and causing problems for the environment and us.
Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic is produced globally each year and much of it ends up in the soil or
freshwater. Most of this plastic slowly fragments into small pieces which eventually end up microscopic but
never truly go away. These microscopic particles, or microplastics, have potentially toxic effects on ecosystems.
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 Every piece of plastic that has ever been produced is still with us, in some shape or form. Recycling only
converts existing plastic into reusable material, so we can't recycle our way out of the plastic pollution.
Recycling will never stem the flow of plastics into our ecosystem; we have to get to the source of the problem.
It is undeniable that the ever-increasing amount of plastic waste will have an impact on the environment,
but many are not concerned about the long-term issues it can create for the inhabitants of this planet. We have
chosen to ignore the effect of our waste and plastic pollution on the planet as well as on our own lives for years,
but it is time for a radical change.
This is a global issue which requires collective action. Although some believe that it should be dealt with
by governments, this problem can only be attacked when individuals and companies around the world work
hand-in-hand to reduce waste. More and more companies are starting to commit to plans to reduce plastic waste
over the next couple of decades. As individuals, we also need to work towards a vision of a world free of plastic
pollution by using reusable materials, avoiding using disposable plastics, and supporting initiatives to reduce
the plastic footprint in our community. We should care and we should spread it like wildfire. Let’s join the
cause and make a difference!
Câu 35 (VD): What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Plastic consumption and its effects B. Plastic pollution and our action
C. The impact of plastic pollution on marine life D. The problems caused by plastic particles
Câu 36 (TH): According to the writer, plastic pollution is caused by .
A. people's busy and throw-away lifestyle B. the amount of rubbish generated by people
C. the increasing amount of waste build-up D. harmful and toxic elements of plastic
Câu 37 (TH): The word formidable in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. compared B. measured C. friendly D. enormous
Câu 38 (TH): According to the writer, we should .
A. recycle in a more organised way B. tackle plastic pollution at its root
C. dispose of waste rather differently D. stay on top of the recycling game
Câu 39 (NB): The word it in paragraph 7 refers to _ .
A. plastic waste B. impact C. environment D. planet
Câu 40 (TH): In paragraph 7, the writer says .
A. many people have lost hope about the future of the planet
B. it's clear why people fail to consider how serious plastic pollution is
C. people are seriously suffering from the effects of plastic pollution
D. people should start taking the issue of plastic pollution seriously
Câu 41 (VDC): In the last paragraph, "spread it like wildfire" implies that people should .
A. show interest and act very quickly B. provide a quick solution to the problem
C. accept the consequences of their actions D. start using non-plastic materials immediately
Câu 42 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. plastic pollution can be addressed by recycling B. the threat of pollution has diminished dramatically
C. plastic pollution is much harder to deal with than it seems
D. certain communities should take responsibility for plastic pollution
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.
Câu 43 (NB): They do the washing every four days as they don't have clothes enough to last a week.
A. the washing B. as C. clothes enough D. last
Câu 44 (NB): Tom enjoys going to the park where he is played football with his friends.
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Câu 45 (VD): The astrological price of land and building materials deters people on low incomes from having a
house of their own.
A. astrological price B. building C. deters D. on low incomes
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Câu 46 (TH): "Have you ever tried water skiing, Tom?" she asked.
A. She asked Tom whether he had ever tried water skiing.
B. She asked Tom whether he has ever tried water skiing.
C. She asked Tom had he ever tried water skiing. D. She asked Tom if you had ever tried water skiing.
Câu 47 (TH): She isn't obliged to tell you the truth.
A. She needn't tell you the truth. B. She mustn't tell you the truth.
C. She has no intention of telling you the truth. D. You can't make her tell you the truth.
Câu 48 (VD): Even though all their money had been returned, they continued to complain.
A. They continued to complain but all their money had been returned.
B. They kept on complaining in spite of being given a full refund.
C. They didn't stop complaining until all their money had been returned.
D. They didn't stop complaining after they had received most of their money back.
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.
Câu 49 (VD): I don't like Paul's manners. I respect his character.
A. I don't like Paul's manners so I respect his character.
B. Although I don't like Paul's manners, I respect his character.
C. I respect Paul's character because I don't like his manners.
D. I respect Paul's character just as I don't like his manners.
Câu 50 (VDC): We arrived at the theatre. The play started then.
A. Not until the play had started did we arrive at the theatre.
B. Hardly had we arrived at the theatre when the play started.
C. Scarcely had we arrived at the theatre than the play started.
D. Only if the play had started did we arrive at the theatre.

SỞ GD & ĐT HÒA BÌNH ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTQG LẦN 1

THPT CHUYÊN HOÀNG VĂN THỤ NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1 (NB): A. diversity B. effective C. popular D. establish
Câu 2 (NB): A. culture B. prefer C. accept D. express
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
LIFE SUCCESS AND SATISFACTION
Life satisfaction, which can be defined as general happiness or well-being, is related to several
demographic and personal qualities. The factor of age is important because the elements that make up life
satisfaction may differ from one age to the next. Income is more likely to predict life satisfaction among
middle-aged and older adults than among young adults. Health is a more significant predictor of happiness
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younger or middle-aged adults.
There is no single clement that guarantees high life satisfaction for everyone who possesses it. Happiness
seems to consist of many things that each person weighs differently, such as income, education, work, and
relationship. However, certain factors are reliable predictors of life satisfaction. One such predictor is health,
especially one's perception of one's own health rather than a doctor's objective health assessment. Another
predictor of life satisfaction is a feeling of being in charge of one's own life and a sense of authority over one's
own decisions. Adults who feel that they have some choices and options are generally happier than those who
feel that their lives are controlled by others or by fate or chance. For example, older adults who experience
financial strain feel less life satisfaction mainly because the problem signals a loss of control over their lives.
The largest predictor of life satisfaction appears to be the adequacy of social relationships, especially
marriage and family relationships. The perceived quality rather than the quantity of social interactions is most
strongly related to happiness. Satisfaction with one's close personal relationships is more closely linked to
overall life satisfaction than either demographic factors or satisfaction with other key aspects of adult life such
as occupation. This is true even among highly educated men, who typically have a very high commitment to
their work. The quality of social support available in one's key relationships affects the ability to handle stress
and life changes as well as one's ongoing level of life satisfaction.
Studies suggest that family background and early-adulthood resources are predictors of psychological
health or success at midlife. People who age well are those who start out well. One study showed that the
happiest and most successful middle-aged adults and grown up in warm, supportive, intellectually stimulating
families. Well-adjusted or successful middle-aged adults began adulthood with more personal resources,
including better psychological and physical health at college age. They also had been practical and well
organized in college and had shown greater intellectual competence.
However, no measure of early family environment or early-adult competence remained a significant
predictor of psychological well-being at the end of middle age. One study of men revealed that at the age of 65,
there were no childhood or early-adulthood characteristics that distinguished between men who had turned out
well and those who had not. However, what did predict success and well-being at age 65 was the men's health
and adjustment at midlife. These results suggest that a successful adult life is not something preordained from
childhood or carly adulthood but rather something created out of the opportunities available over the course of
one's life. Late-life success is related more directly to midlife qualities or experiences. People who start out with
certain advantages have a greater chance of experiencing further advantages; however, it is what one does with
experiences - both positive and negative that determines long-term life satisfaction. The choices that people
make in early adulthood help shape who they are at midlife, and those midlife qualities in turn influence who
they become later in life.
Câu 3 (NB): The word "problem" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. authority B. less life satisfaction C. financial strain D. fate or chance
Câu 4 (VD): Why does the author discuss a study of men in paragraph 5?
A. To explain differences among men of different ages.
B. To illustrate a point about satisfaction late in life.
C. To argue for more psychological studies about men.
D. To emphasize the importance of family relationships.
Câu 5 (TH): According to the passage, all of the following are predictors of life satisfaction EXCEPT .
A. control of own life B. health C. age D. family relationships
Câu 6 (TH): The word "preordained" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to .
A. forgotten B. organized C. appreciated D. determined
Câu 7 (TH): What point does the author make about the relationship of age to life satisfaction?
A. The factors that determine life satisfaction are the same at every age.
B. Young adults are more satisfied with their lives than older adults are.
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Câu 8 (VD): The phrase "in charge of” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. lucky in B. worried about C. responsible for D. controlled by
Câu 9 (VD): It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that the author most likely believes which of the following
about long-term life satisfaction?
A. It is measured differently for men and for women.
B. It is affected by the decisions made throughout adulthood.
C. It is directly related to having advantages during childhood.
D. It is purely the result of chance and cannot be predicted.
Câu 10 (TH): What does the author say about people who are well adjusted and successful at midlife?
A. They are generally better adjusted than their parents were.
B. They probably had positive personal qualities as young adults.
C. They are more satisfied with their lives than young adults are.
D. They perceive themselves as successful even when it is not true.
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.
Câu 11 (TH): Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festival.
A. with B. from C. are D. attend
Câu 12 (NB): Children learn primarily by directly experiencing the world around it.
A. primarily B. experiencing C. world D. it
Câu 13 (TH): Factories located on the coastlines have released untreated pollution directly into the ocean.
A. located B. have C. pollution D. into
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.
Câu 14 (NB): A. completes B. exchanges C. escapes D. dislikes
Câu 15 (NB): A. clean B. dream C. bread D. cream
Part 5: 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.
Câu 16 (VD): My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.
A. My mother is so busy with her work at the office that she cannot take good care of us.
B. My mother is too busy with her work at the office to take good care of us.
C. In spite of being very busy with her work at the office, my mother takes good care of us.
D. Because my mother is very busy with her work at the office, she takes good care of us.
Câu 17 (VDC): Arthur entered the store. Then, he realized that there was danger.
A. Only after entering the store did Arthur realize that there was danger.
B. Not until Arthur entered the store, he realized that there was danger.
C. It was not until Arthur entered the store then, he realized that there was danger.
D. Only when he entered the store then he realized that there was danger.
Part 6: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Câu 18 (NB): Of all the world's major oceans, Arctic Ocean is the shallowest.
A. the B. (no article) C. a D. an
Câu 19 (VD): Adrian got surprisingly high grades in the final exam. He his lessons very carefully.
A. would have revised B. must have revised
C. needn't have revised D. can't have revised
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Câu 20 (VDC): He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl.
A. hole B. shell C. shed D. shoe
Câu 21 (TH): The mobile phone is an effective mean of in the world nowadays.
A. communicate B. communication C. communicatively D. communicative
Câu 22 (VD): I could hear his voice but I couldn't _ what he was saying.
A. bring about B. try out C. make out D. turn up
Câu 23 (TH): If Tom had studied harder last term, he better exam results now.
A. would have B. would have had C. is having D. will have
Câu 24 (TH): Mary is afraid that she is becoming less and less familiar her traditions.
A. with B. on C. to D. at
Câu 25 (VD): They always kept on good with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.
A. terms B. will C. relations D. relationship
Câu 26 (TH): The better the weather is, .
A. the most the beaches get crowded B. the more the beaches get crowded
C. the most crowded the beaches get D. the more crowded the beaches get
Câu 27 (TH): Paul has just sold his car and intends to buy a new one.
A. Japanese old black B. old black Japanese C. old Japanese black D. black old Japanese
Câu 28 (NB): Her eyes are red and puffy since she _ a lot.
A. is crying B. has been crying C. cried D. has cried
Câu 29 (TH): , only thirty percent of these students succeeded in finding a job.
A. To have graduated B. After their graduation
C. Once graduated D. They had graduated
Câu 30 (TH): The children by social networks are likely to suffer from depression and other health
problems.
A. are obsessed B. obsessed C. obsessing D. who obsessed
Câu 31 (TH): Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will success in the
future.
A. collect B. master C. gather D. achieve
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.
Câu 32 (NB): Many people left early because the film was uninteresting.
A. attractive B. exciting C. boring D. informative
Câu 33 (TH): series of programs have been broadcast to raise public awareness of healthy living.
A. confidence B. understanding C. experience D. assistance
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.
Câu 34 (TH): Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their parents and
teachers.
A. emotion B. nervousness C. relaxation D. stress
Câu 35 (VDC): If you are at a loose end tomorrow, why don't we spend the day sunbathing and relaxing on the
beach?
A. having a lot to do B. having nothing to do
C. having a lot to gain D. having nothing to lose
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
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 Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding
customs vary from country to country.
The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of
purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years
ago. Before that most women could not afford to buy a dress that they wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be
bought in a variety of styles.
The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of gold or silver and worn
on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony.
Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and
because they usually bloom in June this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries.
After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers -
usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.
Gifts: In Chinese cultures, wedding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes.
Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in
the UK, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In
Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.
With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part
of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other
countries.
Câu 36 (TH): The word "incorporated” in paragraph 6 mostly means .
A. given B. integrated C. brought D. separated
Câu 37 (NB): The tradition of wearing a white dress only for one's wedding ceremony is .
A. less than 200 years ago B. over a century ago
C. about 150 years ago D. less than 100 years ago
Câu 38 (TH): Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. Wedding day B. Wedding ceremonies
C. Wedding history D. Wedding customs
Câu 39 (NB): The word "this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?
A. rose B. June C. love D. role
Câu 40 (TH): Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Thanks to globalization, one country's wedding customs may be added to other countries'.
B. It is customary to wear wedding ring on the third finger of the left hand.
C. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.
D. It is believed that any person who catches the bride's bouquet must be the next to marry.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Trả lời cho các câu 41, 42 dưới đây:
Câu 41 (NB): Matthew is talking about Ann's new schoolbag.
Matthew: "You really have a beautiful schoolbag, Ann, I've never seen such a perfect thing on
you." Ann: “ ”
A. Thanks. That's a nice compliment. B. What a shame!
C. I don't like your compliment. D. Oh, it's not my favourite choice.
Câu 42 (TH): Mark and Joe are talking about doing charity work.
Mark: "As far as I know, doing charity work is a really helpful thing for everyone in the society."
Joe: “ ”
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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.
Câu 43 (VDC): Many people think that the new regulations will encourage people to use less energy.
A. It was thought that lower consumption of energy was stimulated by the new regulations.
B. The new regulations are thought to encourage lower consumption of energy.
C. Lower consumption of energy is thought to lead to the introduction of the new regulations.
D. It is thought that the new regulations will encourage people to consume more energy.
Câu 44 (TH): He last visited London three years ago.
A. He hasn't visited London for three years. B. He didn't visit London three years ago.
C. He has been in London for three years. D. He was in London for three years.
Câu 45 (VD): "We will not leave until we see the manager," said the customers.
A. The customers decided to leave because they did not see the manager.
B. The customers agreed to leave before they saw the manager.
C. The customers promised to leave before they saw the manager.
D. The customers refused to leave until they saw the manager.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
The final stage before adulthood is adolescence. This is a period of transition for teenagers and there are
many crucial milestones. Socially and emotionally, teens worry that they may not be developing at the same
rate (46) their peers. They become extremely self-conscious and may be overly sensitive about their
appearance. Teens may rebel (47) their parents but are also more able to accept the consequences of their
actions.
This is also a period of enormous physical changes and adolescents experience changes in their physical
development at a rate unparalleled since infancy. These changes include significant gains in height and weight.
Within a year, boys and girls can gain an (48) of 4.1 inches and 3.5 inches in height respectively. This
growth spurt typically occurs two years earlier for girls than for boys and can tend to make both sexes go
through a clumsy phase. (49)_ their cognitive development, adolescents have greater reasoning skills and have
developed the ability to think logically and hypothetically. They are also able to discuss more abstract concepts.
They should also have (50) strategies to help them study.
Câu 46 (NB): A. just B. as C. along D. like
Câu 47 (TH): A. for B. against C. to D. with
Câu 48 (TH): A. average B. amount C. increase D. addition
Câu 49 (VD): A. In addition to B. In spite of C. In terms of D. Regardless of
Câu 50 (TH): A. developed B. grown C. achieved D. advanced

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THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
In 16th-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April 1st. It was celebrated much the
same way it is today- with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. Then in 1562, Pope Gregory
introduced a new calendar to the Christian world, and the new year fell on January 18. Some people either
didn't hear about the new calendar system or didn't believe the change had really been made. These people
continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st. They became the target of jokes. People played tricks on
them and called them “April's fools." They sent them on a “fool's errand" or tried to make them believe that
something false was true.
Today, some Americans continued the tradition by playing tricks on their friends on the first of April. One
well-known trick or practical joke is to put salt in the sugar bowl. Something that college students do is to print
false headlines in their college newspaper - such as "FREE BEER IN THE LIBRARY". Most April Fool's jokes
are in good fun and not meant to harm anyone. The best April Fool's joke is one where everyone laughs,
especially the person the joke is played on.
Câu 1 (TH): Who were the first “April's fools”?
A. people who didn't buy calendars
B. people who celebrated New Year's Day on the wrong day
C. Christians throughout the world
D. people who played tricks on others
Câu 2 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that the purpose of an April Fool's trick is .
A. to remind people of changes in the calendar
B. to make someone believe something that isn't true
C. to make Pope Gregory laugh
D. to make New Year's Day more fun
Câu 3 (TH): Who played the first April Fool's tricks?
A. college students B. Pope Gregory C. non-Christians D. 16th-century French people
Câu 4 (TH): Which of the following would be a good April Fool's trick?
A. giving someone a piece of candy B. stealing someone's money
C. drinking beer in a library D. putting green food coloring in the milk
Câu 5 (TH): The newspaper headline is an example of an April Fool's joke because
A. there really is no beer in the library. B. students prefer to drink in bars.
C. beer could damage the books. D. college students don't usually read the newspaper.
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 6 (NB): A. locality B. preposition C. negotiate D. executive
Câu 7 (NB): A. deposit B. cucumber C. convenience D. official
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
Câu 8 (NB): "Could I speak to Alex, please?" - " ”.
A. This is Joe speaking. B. Can I take the message?
C. I'm sorry. Alex is not in. D. Just a moment. I'm coming.
Câu 9 (TH): " ". "I had to go to Hanoi for a project I'm working on.”
A. Why weren't you at the club on Wednesday afternoon?
B. How was the weather in Hanoi this weekend?
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D. Isn't your project going as well as you'd hoped?
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.
Câu 10 (VD): The next step is deforestation, which involves growing forests in areas where there were none
before.
A. where B. deforestation C. were D. growing
Câu 11 (TH): In this essay I will discuss what is the most fitting clothing for school.
A. most B. will C. clothing D. is
Câu 12 (TH): The company should consider how much profit can gain by introducing this new product.
A. should consider B. introducing C. can gain D. much
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 13 (TH): I am sick of this terrible weather! Hopefully, when we up tomorrow, the sun .
A. will wake/will shine B. wake/will be shining
C. are going to wake/is shining D. are waking/shines
Câu 14 (VD): Helen truly believes that it is her to become a doctor. She feels she was born for it.
A. job B. appointment C. engagement D. calling
Câu 15 (VDC): She travelled of Ireland looking for her missing brother.
A. the length and breadth B. the ins and outs
C. ups and downs D. from far and wide
Câu 16 (TH): Jack had difficulty in taking the IELTS test he has a very good foundation in English.
A. since B. despite C. although D. for
Câu 17 (VD): The company said that it had always acted environmental laws.
A. in association with B. in collaboration with
C. in compliance with D. in contact with
Câu 18 (TH): I was looking around the store for a present for my mom, and this scarf caught my _.
A. sight B. breath C. eye D. dream
Câu 19 (TH): I wish he borrowing money from me. He has never paid it back.
A. do not keep B. will not keep C. would not keep D. hadn't kept
Câu 20 (TH): Christmas Island is known for its annual of bright red land crabs from the forest to the
sea.
A. emigrant B. migration C. immigration D. immigrant
Câu 21 (NB): atheist does not believe that God exists.
A. An/0 B. 0/the C. The/the D. An/a
Câu 22 (VD): She is worried about her two teenage sons because they're at such an age.
A. impervious B. impersonal C. imperative D. impressionable
Câu 23 (TH): The of our agriculture is important if we want to produce more food.
A. mechanic B. mechanism C. mechanization D. mechanical
Câu 24 (VD): Learning a new language isn't so difficult once you it.
A. get through B. get down to C. get on D. get down with
Câu 25 (TH): You were the last person the office. Did you see anyone the building?
A. to leave/enter B. leaving/entering C. to leave/ to enter D. leaving/ enter
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C. being congratulated/ for doing D. to be congratulated/to do
Read the following passage and mark the letter A. B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Most people want to look and feel good. There is a lot of (27) about what's good and bad for
health. (28) , a lot of people don't know how to live a healthy life.
Nutrition, exercise, and rest are requirements for a healthy life. All three are equally important to our
bodily systems. Healthy food gives your bodily systems energy. Regular exercise keeps them strong. Enough
sleep gives them rest. You can only be healthy if you usually make healthy (29) . For example, you have
to be consistent (30) your choices of nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Going on a diet for health reasons
is OK. But it isn't (31) . What happens when you stop? Some people think that not eating is a good way
to lose weight. If you don't eat, you will lose muscle, get sick, and be tired.
Câu 27 (TH): A. data B. knowledge C. communication D. information
Câu 28 (TH): A. Moreover B. Although C. However D. Therefore
Câu 29 (TH): A. decisions B. meals C. questions D. assumptions
Câu 30 (VD): A. on B. with C. in D. of
Câu 31 (TH): A. maintainable B. sustainable C. explicable D. supportable
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.
Câu 32 (TH): They made elaborate preparations for the president's first visit to the African country.
A. simple B. detailed C. elegant D. cautious
Câu 33 (VD): We appreciated the subtlety with which our host indicated that it was time to leave.
A. cunning B. slyness C. craft D. tact
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.
Câu 34 (NB): A. chemistry B. bachelor C. chaos D. scholarship
Câu 35 (NB): A. necessity B. facility C. economy D. decision
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.
Câu 36 (VDC): Albert is making a fortune now. It is because he invested his money at the right time.
A. If Albert had invested his money at the right time, he would be making a fortune now.
B. If Albert didn't invest his money at the right time, he isn't making a large sum of money now.
C. If Albert hadn't invested his money at the right time, he wouldn't be making a lot of money now.
D. If Albert didn't make a great fortune now, he would have invested his money at the right time.
Câu 37 (VDC): She opened the letter. She found she'd been accepted to the college of her choice.
A. Opened the letter, she found that she'd been accepted to the college of her choice.
B. On opening the letter, it said that she'd been accepted to the college of her choice.
C. Finding she'd been accepted to the college of her choice, she opened the letter.
D. Opening the letter, she found she'd been accepted to the college of her choice.
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.
Câu 38 (TH): These legislative developments will contribute to the promotion of foreign investment.
A. elevation B. degradation C. encouragement D. advertisement
Câu 39 (VD): I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last remaining chocolate.
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each of the following questions.
Câu 40 (TH): "It's time we sent the supplies", he said.
A. He told us that it is time they sent the supplies.
B. He said that it was time they sent the supplies.
C. He told them that it was time we sent the supplies.
D. He said that it was time they had sent the supplies.
Câu 41 (VD): There was an increase in the number of guests, so we had to prepare extra food.
A. The more guests increased, the extra food we had to prepare.
B. The more guests turned up, the more food we had to prepare.
C. The larger number of guests there was, the better food we had to prepare.
D. The more food we had to prepare, the more guests arrived.
Câu 42 (VDC): It is impossible for us to predict the ending of such a mind-blowing movie.
A. Rarely will the ending of such a mind-blowing movie be revealed.
B. Little can we say about how such a mind-blowing movie will end.
C. On no account will we tell you the result of such a mind-blowing movie.
D. On no condition can we understand the outcome of such a mind-blowing movie.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
[1] Dreams occur when we are experiencing REM (RAPID EYE MOVEMENT) sleep. We dream about
two hours a night (six years of our lives). No one is sure why we dream, but some scientists, psychologists and
religions have their theories. Scientist Jie Zhang proposes that dreams are our way of processing data about the
events of the day. Psychologist Sigmund Freud suggested dreams allow our minds to express things we don't
think about when awake.
[2] Throughout history, different cultures have turned to religion for explanations. The ancient Greeks
thought dreams were messages from the gods. They built special temples in which dreams were "kept”. They
placed the sick in these temples as they thought dreams had the power to heal. The Egyptians believed that
gifted people could interpret dreams which were messages from God.
[3] Today, dream dictionaries have been developed to help people understand their nocturnal adventures.
For example, dreaming of a shark represents a person who is greedy. You need to take care when dealing with
this person. Dreaming of spiders means that you feel like an outsider and, if you dream of killing a spider, you
are experiencing a period of bad luck. If you dream of eating macaroni, you need to save money and spend it
wisely.
[4] There are dreams we share. Flying dreams often leave people feeling exhilarated. According to the
dream dictionary, they mean that we are on top of the world and feel in control. Ever had a dream where you
were walking around in your birthday suit? This is one people having silly or being made fun of.
[5] How about falling dreams? The sickening feeling of plum through the air and then walking just before
you hit the ground! (By the way, you won't actually die if you dream that you hit the ground.) This shows that
you are anxious and insecure. You have lost control of the situation.
[6] Are dreams our inner desires, our minds making sense of their current circumstances, predictions of
the failure or messages from the gods? Perhaps they have no meaning at all. As science is of little help in
clearing up the mystery, you will have to make up your own mind. Sweet dreams!
Câu 43 (TH): According to the passage, dream dictionaries are used to .
A. prevent falling dreams B. help us control our dreams
C. understand messages from the gods D. help us interpret our dreams
Câu 44 (TH): What does the author mean by the sentence "Ever had a dream where you were walking
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B. You dreamt you were walking very fast.
C. You dreamt you were shopping for a new suit.
D. You dreamt you were having a birthday party.
Câu 45 (TH): According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. You should beware of a greedy person if you have a shark dream.
B. Spider dreams indicate that you feel like you lack a sense of belonging.
C. You fall off your bed and hit the ground when you have a falling dream.
D. Some dreams, like flying dreams, are shared by many of us.
Câu 46 (TH): What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Studying dreams can help predict our future.
B. The reason we dream has not been discovered.
C. Psychologists claim that dreams are our inner desires.
D. Dreams convey messages from the gods to us.
Câu 47 (VD): The phrase "on top of the world" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. very secure B. controllable C. extremely happy D. outstanding
Câu 48 (NB): The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the gods B. different cultures C. the Ancient Greeks D. special temples
Câu 49 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that
A. dreams are our mysterious adventures while asleep.
B. dreams tend to occur when we quickly fall into a deep sleep.
C. dreams enable us to do things we haven't finished during the day.
D. we dream a lot when we feel vulnerable.
Câu 50 (VD): Which of the following could best describe the tone of this passage?
A. critical B. amused C. objective D. content

SỞ GD & ĐT NGHỆ AN THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP 12 LẦN 1
PHAN BỘI CHÂU NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Naming customs are different around the world. In most cultures, however, people have at least two
names: a family name and a given name. Your given name is the name you receive when you are born. Your
family name is the name you share with other people in your family. In the United States, the family name is
often called the last name, and the given name is often called the first name. However, the order of the two
names is not the same everywhere. For example, in many Asian countries, the family name is first and the given
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can cause embarrassment.
Family names can show something about a family's early history. The origin of many English family
names is a place, like London, or a job, such as Farmer or Shoemaker. A long time ago, these families probably
worked as farmers or shoemakers. Swedish and Danish family names often mean son of. For example,
Johansson means son of Johan. In South Korea, there are only about 250 family names. These names go back
hundreds of years to very old clans. About half of all Koreans have one of the three most common family
names - Kim, Park, or Lee.
There is generally no choice about a family name, but there is much more choice about given names.
Parents choose their child's name for many different reasons. They may select a name that sounds beautiful or
means something special. These names may have meanings like peace or happiness. In some cultures, there
may be a connection between children's names and when or how they were born. For example, a Yoruba child
in Nigeria might have a name like Sunday or Born on a Sunny Day. In some countries, parents may pay money
to a professional baby namer to help them find a good name. They want to find a name that will be lucky for
their child.
(Source: Jessica William, Making Connection 1, 2nd Ed., Cambridge, 2014)
Câu 1 (TH): It is stated in the first paragraph that when two people from different cultures meet, .
A. they do not know how to say their names B. they very often misaddress each other
C. they may misuse each other's names D. they will misunderstand each other
Câu 2 (TH): What is NOT mentioned as a reason for parents to choose names for their child?
A. a name that shows how a child is born B. a name that brings strength to their child
C. a name that means something special D. a name that will be lucky for their child
Câu 3 (VD): Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. Naming is a universal culture.
B. People can choose their own names.
C. Names are selected in accordance with local customs.
D. People can change their lives by changing names.
Câu 4 (VD): What does the word "clans" in the passage mostly mean?
A. a number of royal families B. large groups of families
C. upper class families D. lower class families
Câu 5 (TH): What can be the best title of the reading passage?
A. Naming for a reason B. Naming for Fun
C. Beautiful Names D. Naming Customs
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.
Câu 6 (VD): The company will make some research on the domestic market and put forward a proposal to
promote sales.
A. will make B. on the domestic C. put forward D. promote sales
Câu 7 (VD): Globally and internationally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade in the history of weather
records.
A. Globally and internationally B. out
C. warmest D. weather records
Câu 8 (TH): Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be able to attend the
concert.
A. if he had to B. another C. would not be able D. to attend
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair of
sentences in the following questions.
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Câu 9 (VD): It's not fair to put all the blame on him. He's not the only one at fault.
A. Only the one who were involved should be punished.
B. He deserved to be punished, but the others don't.
C. It wouldn't be right to punish those who, like him, were not involved.
D. He doesn't deserve to be blamed for everything as there were others involved.
Câu 10 (VD): Increasing urbanization has led to problems. Cities are centers of civilization and culture.
A. Despite increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
B. In spite of increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
C. Although increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
D. Though increasing urbanization has led to problems, cities are centers of civilization and culture.
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.
Câu 11 (TH): A. determine B. rearrange C. develop D. distinguish
Câu 12 (TH): A. ostentatious B. uncontrollable C. competitively D. controversial
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in
isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (13) , the benefits of studying
abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the
world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.
"Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World.
"Being (14) in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or
in the mountains, (15) will have an impact on every student."
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus
programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme. Whatever
your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK
students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for
instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead
(16) time can help you make the right choices. "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth
considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd. In fact,
applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower
(17) requirements.
(Adapted from https://wwwindependent.caukistudent/study-abroad)
Câu 13 (TH): A. But B. Therefore C. However D. Thereby
Câu 14 (TH): A. immersed B. interested C. resided D. taken
Câu 15 (NB): A. which B. where C. why D. that
Câu 16 (TH): A. on B. in C. of D. off
Câu 17 (VD): A. entry B. entrance C. enter D. entered
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.
Trả lời cho các câu 18, 19 dưới đây:
Câu 18 (VD): Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.
A. make the last decision B. make important changes
C. raise the first idea D. sacrifice for others
Câu 19 (TH): The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice – the
most important crop for the Southeast Asian people.
A. banner B. logo C. motto D. slogan
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Câu 20 (TH): Kathy and Kim are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant.
Kathy: "The food is great. I'll get the
bill." Jim: " ”
A. Yes, speak to you soon. B. No, this is on me.
C. It's nothing. D. Don't mention it.
Câu 21 (NB): Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting.
Jane: "Is everybody happy with the decision?",
Billy: “ ”
A. That sounds like fun. B. Yes, it is certainly.
C. No, have you? D. Not really.
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.
Câu 22 (VDC): I've become a bit of a couch potato since I stopped playing football.
A. a lazy person B. a live wire C. a kind person D. a nice person
Câu 23 (VDC): That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after
that.
A. was a big hit B. was a break-through
C. was a success D. was a failure
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.
Câu 24 (TH): A. mood B. bloom C. stood D. groom
Câu 25 (TH): A. helped B. advertised C. finished D. influenced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 26 (NB): swimming is considered to be good way of losing weight.
A. The / a B. Ø / a C. A/ the D. The/ the
Câu 27 (VD): , they discovered that their house had been burgled.
A. On their return from the trip B. They had returned from the trip
C. To have returned from the trip D. After they have returned from the trip
Câu 28 (VD): When he went to Egypt, he knew no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become
extremely fluent.
A. virtually B. barely C. entirely D. scarcely
Câu 29 (TH): young girls think cosmetic surgery is safe, it still carries all the risks of surgery.
A. Despite B. Since C. Although D. Because of
Câu 30 (NB): This time tomorrow on the beach sunbathing and drinking freshly squeezed fruit juice!
A. I'll have been lying B. I will be lying C. I'll have lain D. I will lie
Câu 31 (VDC): That's exactly what I mean, Tom. You've .
A. put your foot in it B. put two and two together
C. killed two birds with one stone D. hit the nail on the head
Câu 32 (VD): The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to to charity to
help those in need.
A. give away B. give in C. give back D. give up

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Câu 33 (VD): The schoolboy's excuse wasn't at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in the far-
fetched story he told.
A. credential B. credible C. credulous D. creditable
Câu 34 (NB): Having undergone many changes over the years, Ao dai is still worn pride by
Vietnamese women.
A. of B. with C. in D. under
Câu 35 (TH): Lady Gaga would never forget the Best Original Song prize for 'Shallow’.
A. being awarded B. to have awarded C. to be awarded D. having awarded
Câu 36 (TH): Only if I had known the difference the more expensive car.
A. I would have bought B. would I have bought
C. would I buy D. would I bought
Câu 37 (TH): only in the Andes, the plant is used by local people to treat skin diseases.
A. Found B. Having found C. Finding D. Founded
Câu 38 (TH): The boy has a collection of .
A. valuable Australian old postage stamp B. old valuable Australian postage stamp
C. valuable old Australian postage stamp D. old Australian valuable postage stamp
Câu 39 (VD): According to new regulations, car drivers will be fined up to VNÐ 30-40 million (US dollar
1.297-1.729) and have their driving license for 22-24 months if they are caught driving under the
influence of alcohol.
A. taken B. validated C. revoked D. ratified
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.
Câu 40 (VDC): There is no point in your phoning Jane – she’s away.
A. It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away.
B. Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane - she's out.
C. Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away.
D. You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she's away.
Câu 41 (VDC): My eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist as soon as she graduated from
university.
A. Hardly had my eldest started working as a freelance journalist when she graduated from university.
B. No sooner had my eldest sister graduated from university than she started working as a freelance
journalist.
C. No sooner had my eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist than she graduated from
university.
D. After my eldest sister graduated from university, she had started working as a freelance journalist.
Câu 42 (TH): She reminded her daughter of the table manners.
A. She wanted her daughter to be more polite while eating.
B. She wanted her daughter to eat a little more slowly.
C. She wanted her daughter to leave the dinner table.
D. She wanted her daughter to remember all meal time.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Mark Zuckerberg was born in 1984, in New York, into a prosperous, professional family. He developed
an interest in computers at an early age and when he was twelve, created a messaging program which he named
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patient without yelling across the room. Together with his friends, Mark spent much of his spare time as a boy
designing and making computer games just for fun.
In 2002, Mark enrolled at Harvard University. By his second year at the institution, he had acquired a
reputation on the campus as a developer of software. It was at that time he invented "Facemash" which
compared pictures of female students and allowed users to vote on which one was the most attractive. The
program became very popular on campus, but was later shut down by the university authorities who deemed it
"inappropriate".
Based on the buzz of "Facemash", three of Mark's fellow students, Divya Narendra, and twins, Cameron
and Tyler Winklevoss, asked him to work with them on an idea for a social networking site called "Harvard
Connection". This site was designed to use information from Harvard's student networks to create a dating site
for the university's elite. Mark was initially enthusiastic about the complex project but boredom soon set in and
he backed out of it to work on his own social networking site. He created a site that allowed users to produce
their profiles, upload photos, and communicate with other people beyond the confines of the university. He
called the site "Facebook" and he operated from one small college room until June 2004 when he finally
abandoned his studies to devote himself fully to Facebook and moved the company to California.
By the end of 2004, Facebook had one million users and Mark was climbing high. However, in 2006, the
multi-millionaire business mogul faced his first big hurdle. The creators of Harvard Connection claimed that he
had used their idea, and insisted that he should compensate them for their business losses. Mark maintained that
the ideas were based on two very different types of social networks but, after lawyers searched his records,
incriminating emails revealed that he may have intentionally stolen the intellectual property of his former
partners. Although an initial settlement of $65 million was reached between the two parties, the legal dispute
over the matter continued well into 2011, after the Harvard Connection creators claimed they were misled with
regards to the value of the Facebook stock.
Since amassing his sizeable fortune, Mark has used his millions to fund a variety of philanthropic causes.
He has put lots of money into the deteriorating schools' system in deprived parts of New York and he actively
encourages other wealthy, young entrepreneurs to follow his example and put back something into society.
(Source: <https:/www.uniks.com Business Mark Zuckerberg)
Câu 43 (TH): Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Mark has been investing in improving education in less developed areas of New York.
B. The legal dispute that Mark faced started in 2006 and continued well into 2011.
C. Some of the creators of Harvard Connection used to be Mark's fellow students.
D. Mark has deliberately taken the ideas of the creators of Harvard Connection.
Câu 44 (TH): Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?
A. Mark did not copy the idea behind Harvard connection.
B. The Harvard Connection team were unaware of the value of Mark's company.
C. Mark stated that the two websites were not in any way alike.
D. The two parties in dispute were unable to come to an agreement.
Câu 45 (TH): According to the passage, as a child, Mark Zuckerberg .
A. sold computer programs to his friends B. was mainly interested in playing computer games
C. developed a communication program D. created a software package for dentists
Câu 46 (TH): Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Success of Facebook B. The Legal Dispute over Facebook
C. The Harvard Connection Creators D. The Inventor of Facebook
Câu 47 (VD): The word " philanthropic" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by .
A. failing B. moral C. humanitarian D. problematic
Câu 48 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that during his time at university, Mark .
A. developed an unsuccessful program
B. was known for developing unsuitable software
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D. produced education programs
Câu 49 (TH): The Facebook social network developed at Harvard .
A. was a collaborative project with other students
B. became Mark's full-time job after completing university
C. could only be accessed by Harvard students
D. became really successful after June 2004
Câu 50 (TH): The Harvard Connection network was .
A. for exchanging academic information B. originally Mark's idea
C. a site for all university students D. not interesting enough for Mark

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THPT NGUYỄN VIẾT XUÂN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

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.
Trả lời cho các câu 1, 2 dưới đây:
Câu 1 (NB): A. satellites B. challenges C. approaches D. devices
Câu 2 (NB): A. peasant B. measure C. creature D. pleasure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Trả lời cho các câu 3, 4 dưới đây:
Câu 3 (NB): A. survive B. forward C. observe D. secure
Câu 4 (NB): A. immigrant B. miracle C. strategy D. position
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.
Trả lời cho các câu 5, 6, 7 dưới đây:
Câu 5 (TH): body has discovered by the police near the isolated house.
A. has discovered B. near C. isolated D. the

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Câu 6 (NB): Now that we have a baby, we get seldom the chance to go to the cinema.
A. that B. have C. get seldom D. to go
Câu 7 (VD): I know that if I start watching a soap opera, I immediately become hopelessly addictive.
A. addictive B. if C. watching D. hopelessly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 8 (NB): If he didn’t come to the party, he Sarah.
A. couldn’t meet B. can’t meet C. hadn’t met D. couldn’t have met
Câu 9 (NB): She started working as childminder when she was at university.
A. an B. the C. a D. no article
Câu 10 (VD): He claimed from military service as he was a foreign national.
A. demobilization B. exemption C. liability D. exception
Câu 11 (TH): The majority of children an effort to save for the future because they worry about debt
they can be in.
A. do B. have C. try D. make
Câu 12 (TH): His was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.
A. determination B. figure C. respect D. reputation
Câu 13 (TH): for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently.
A. Being trained B. Training C. Having trained D. Having been trained
th
Câu 14 (VD): The most severely affected area was the 19 -century residential and industrial of inner
London - particularly the East End.
A. ring B. loop C. belt D. tie
Câu 15 (TH): Before they came to the party, Jane _ all the things needed.
A. had prepared B. prepared C. was preparing D. has prepared
Câu 16 (NB): I suggested the matter to the committee.
A. to put B. putting C. being put D. put
Câu 17 (TH): The teacher was explaining the lesson slowly and clearly .
A. in order that his students can understand it B. in order to his students understand it C. so as to that
his students could understand it D. so that his students could understand it
Câu 18 (VD): She walks so fast that I can hardly keep her.
A. up with B. up to C. away from D. off with
Câu 19 (VD): It was such a/ an book about environmental problems.
A. weather-beaten B. thought-provoking C. absent-minded D. ill-behaved
Câu 20 (NB): I still enjoyed the week the weather.
A. though B. although C. despite D. in spite
Câu 21 (NB): Nowadays, it’s become common to offer guests the Wi-Fi password along with a cup of
tea.
A. increased B. increasing C. increasingly D. increase
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
In the past, technology and progress were very slow. People “invented” farming 12,000 years ago but it took
8,000 years for the idea to go around the world. Then, about 3,500 years ago, people called “potters” used round
wheels to turn and make plates. But it took hundreds of years before some clever person thought, if we join two
wheels together and make them bigger, we can use them to move things In the last few centuries, things have
begun to move faster. Take a 20th-century invention like the aeroplane, for example. The first aeroplane flight
on 17 December 1903 only lasted 12 seconds, and the plane only went 37 metres. It can't have been very
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exciting to watch, but that flight changed the world. Sixteen years later, the first plane flew across the Atlantic,
and only fifty years after that, men walked on the moon. Technology is now changing our world faster and
faster. So what will the future bring?
One of the first changes will be the materials we use. Scientists have just invented an amazing new material
called graphene, and soon we will use it to do lots of things. With graphene batteries in your mobile, it will take
a few seconds to charge your phone or download a thousand gigabytes of information! Today, we make most
products in factories, but in the future, scientists will invent living materials. Then we won't make things like
cars and furniture in factories - we will grow them!
Thirty years ago, people couldn't have imagined social media like Twitter and Facebook. Now we can't live
without them. But this is only the start. Right now, scientists are putting microchips in some disabled people's
brains, to help them see, hear and communicate better. In the future, we may all use these technologies. We
won't need smartphones to use social media or search the internet because the internet will be in our heads!
More people will go into space in the future, too. Space tourism has already begun, and a hundred years from
now, there may be many hotels in space. One day, we may get most of our energy from space too. In 1941, the
writer Isaac Asimov wrote about a solar power station in space. People laughed at his idea then, but we should
have listened to him. Today, many people are trying to develop a space solar power station. After all, the sun
always shines above the clouds!
Câu 22 (TH): The writer says that in the past .
A. people didn't invent many things B. people didn't want to use wheels C. most inventions
were to do with farming D. it took time for new ideas to change things
Câu 23 (VD): Why does the writer use the example of the aeroplane?
A. To explain how space travel started.
B. To explain why transport changed in the 20th century.
C. Because he thinks It's the most important invention in history.
D. To show how an invention developed quickly.
Câu 24 (TH): What does the writer say about the future of communication?
A. We can't know what the most popular social media will be.
B. Microchips will become faster.
C. We won't need devices like smartphones.
D. We won't use the internet as much.
Câu 25 (TH): What does the writer say about space solar power?
A. It's an old idea, but people are only starting to develop it now.
B. It's much easier to build a solar power station in space than on Earth.
C. It's a science fiction idea, and nobody really thinks it will work.
D. People tried it in 1941, but they didn't succeed.
Câu 26 (TH): The best title for the article would be .
A. Will computers rule the world? B. Progress now and then
C. Man in space D. More and more inventions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 27 (NB): “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon.” - “ ”
A. You bet! B. I know. C. OK, what time? D. I’m sure.
Câu 28 (TH): Jack and Lala are talking about hiking in the mountain.
Jack: “I think we should set off early.”- Lala: “ .Then, we can have more time in the mountain.”
A. I don’t think so B. I can’t agree with you more
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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 from.
Câu 29 (VD): The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator
replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
A. substance B. mechanical device C. commonplace object D. luxury item
Câu 30 (TH): The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the
century coincided with and contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling.
A. ensured the success of B. happened at the same time as
C. began to grow rapidly D. was influenced by
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.
Câu 31 (VD): She’s a bit down in the dumps because she’s got to take her exams again.
A. sad B. embarrassed C. confident D. happy
Câu 32 (TH): With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be
unique in the solar system was strengthened.
A. end B. continuation C. expansion D. beginning
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.
Câu 33 (TH): My interview lasted longer than yours.
A. Your interview was as long as mine. B. Your interview was shorter than mine.
C. Your interview was longer than mine. D. Your interview wasn’t as short as mine.
Câu 34 (VD): “Me? No, I didn’t tell lies to Suanna.”, Bob said.
A. Bob denied telling lies to Suanna. B. Bob admitted not telling lies to Suanna.
C. Bob apologize for telling lies to Suanna. D. Bob refused to tell lies to Suanna.
Câu 35 (VDC): I’m certain Luisa was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
A. Lusia must be on the top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
B. Luisa must have been on the top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
C. Luisa could have been on the top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
D. Luisa may be very on the top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of the
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Trả lời cho các câu 36, 37 dưới đây:
Câu 36 (VDC): The workers only stop the walkout after a new pay offer.
A. Not until a new pay was offered, the workers stop the walkout.
B. A new pay was offered, which made the walkout stop.
C. The workers stop the walkout only when a new pay offer.
D. Not until a new pay was offered did the workers stop the walkout.
Câu 37 (VDC): I did not see Peterson off at the railway station. I feel bad about it now.
A. I wish I saw Peterson off at the railway station.
B. I regret having seen Peterson off at the railway station.
C. If I saw Peterson off at the railway station, I would regret it now.
D. If only I had seen Peterson off at the railway station.
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.
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Many adults in America and increasing numbers elsewhere take part in mentoring schemes. A mentor is an
adult (38) provides support and friendship to a young person. There are numerous different way of
mentoring: passing on skills, sharing experiences, offering guidance. Sometimes the most helpful thing to do is
just listen. Mentoring is open to anybody - no particular (39) experience is required, just a desire to
make a difference to the life of a young person who needs help. This may seem a difficult thing at first, but
many people find they have a real talent for it.
The support of a mentor can (40) an important part in a child's development and can often make up to a
lack of guidance in a young person's life. It can also improve young people's attitudes towards society and build
up their confidence in dealing with life's challenges. For the mentor, it can be incredibly rewarding to know that
they have had a (41) influence on a child and helped to give them the best possible chance in life. (42)
, it is not only adults who are capable of taking this role. There is now an increasing demand for
teenagers to mentor young children, for example by helping them with reading or other school work.
Câu 38 (NB): A. whom B. which C. who D. what
Câu 39 (TH): A. professional B. difficult C. trained D. skilled
Câu 40 (TH): A. make B. play C. do D. take
Câu 41 (TH): A. significance B. significantly C. signify D. significant
Câu 42 (TH): A. However B. Indeed C. Moreover D. Therefore
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from.
The time when humans crossed the Arctic land bridge from Siberia to Alaska seems remote to us today, but
actually represents a late stage in prehistory of humans, an era when polished stone implements and bows and
arrows were already being used and dogs had already been domesticated.
When these early migrants arrived in North America, they found woods and plains dominated by three types
of American mammoths. Those elephants were distinguished from today’s elephants mainly by their thick,
shaggy coats and their huge, upward-curving tusks. They had arrived on the continent hundreds of thousands of
years before their human followers. The woolly mammoth in the North, the Columbian mammoth in middle
North America, and the imperial mammoth of the South together with their distant cousins the mastodons,
dominated the land. Here, as in the Old World, there is evidence that humans hunted these elephants, as shown
by numerous spear points found with mammoth remains.
Then, at the end of the Ice Age, when the last glaciers had retreated, there was a relatively sudden and
widespread extinction of elephants. In the New World, both mammoths and mastodons disappeared. In the Old
World, only Indian and African elephants survived.
Why did the huge, seemingly successful mammoths disappear? Were humans connected with their extinction?
Perhaps, but at the time, although they were hunters, humans were still widely scattered and not very numerous.
It is difficult to see how they could have prevailed over the mammoth to such an extent.
Câu 43 (TH): With which of the following is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Techniques used to hunt mammoths. B. Migration from Siberia Alaska.
C. The prehistory of humans. D. The relationship between man and mammoth in the New World.
Câu 44 (TH): The word “implements” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. carvings B. ornaments C. houses D. tools
Câu 45 (TH): The phrase “these early migrants” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. humans B. dogs C. mammoths D. mastodons
Câu 46 (TH): Where were the imperial mammoths the dominant type of mammoth?
A. Alaska B. the central portion of North America
C. the southern part of North America D. South America
Câu 47 (VD): It can be inferred that when humans crossed into the New World, they
A. had previously hunted mammoths in Siberia. B. had never seen mammoths before.
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Câu 48 (TH): The passage supports which of the following conclusions about mammoths?
A. Competition with mastodons caused them to become extinct. B. Humans hunted them to extinction.
C. The cause of their extinction is not definitely known. D. The freezing temperatures of the
Ice Age destroyed their food supply.
Câu 49 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about prehistoric humans at the time of the mammoths’
extinction?
A. They were relatively few in number. B. They were concentrated in a small area.
C. They knew how to use bows and arrows. D. They were skilled hunters.
Câu 50 (TH): Which of the following types of the elephants does the author discuss in the most detail in the
passage?
A. the Indian elephant B. the mammoth C. the African elephant D. the mastodon

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 1 to 7.
The Effects of Desert Weather
A desert is a type of landscape that receives little precipitation. Deserts are normally defined as areas that
receive annual precipitation of less than 250mm. But some places such as Tucson, Arizona receive more but
are still called deserts. That is because they have a much higher rate of evaporation.
Many environmentalists argue that desert regions are increasing. This process is called desertification. It
happens when useful soil is blown away by wind. Then the temperature rises, and an area that was once fertile
becomes desert. They say that this is due to global warming. It is also due to overdevelopment. Both of these
problems are major threats to humanity.
True deserts have very spare vegetation. These deserts exist in the most arid regions of Earth. In these places,
rainfall is rare and infrequent. Deserts have a reputation for supporting little life. But this is not true. Deserts
have many animals that hide during daylight. About one fifth of the Earth is covered in desert.
Desert landscapes are often composed of sand and rocky surfaces. Sand dunes and stony surfaces called regs are
often found in deserts. Cold deserts have similar features but receive snow instead of rain. Antarctica is the
largest cold desert. The largest hot desert is the Sahara.
Most deserts have an extreme temperature range. The temperature is very low at night. This is because the air is
so dry that it holds little heat. The desert cools as soon as the sun sets. Cloudless skies also increase the release
of heat at night.
Sand covers only about 20% of Earth's deserts. There are six forms of deserts. One of the forms is a mountain or
a basin desert. Hamada deserts are comprised of plateau landforms. Regs consist of rock pavements. Ergs are
formed by sand seas. Intermontane basins occur at high elevations. Finally, badlands are arid regions comprised
of clay-rich soil.
(Source: How to master skills for the TOEFL reading)
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 A. The formation of deserts B. Different types of deserts
C. Human's life on deserts D. The causes of desertification
Câu 2 (TH): Which of the following has the closest meaning to "precipitation" in the first paragraph?
A. heat B. desertification C. moisture D. sand
Câu 3 (TH): According to the passage, what leads to the increase in desert area?
A. The increase in the Earth's temperature B. The overpopulation in the whole world
C. The higher speed of the wind D. The development of human society
Câu 4 (TH): According to the passage, what is the major difference between cold deserts and hot deserts?
A. There is less vegetation in cold desert than in hot desert.
B. Many more animals are living in hot desserts than they are in cold desert.
C. While hot deserts sometimes get rainfall, cold deserts get snowfall.
D. The area of cold deserts is much larger than that of hot deserts.
Câu 5 (NB): What does the word "it" in the fifth paragraph refer to?
A. the desert B. the sun C. the temperature D. the air
Câu 6 (TH): According to the author's description of deserts, all of the following are true
EXCEPT .
A. They receive much precipitation during the nighttime.
B. There is a small amount of vegetation in them.
C. They are often covered in sand and rocky surfaces.
D. There are six forms of them.
Câu 7 (TH): Which of the following is the best definition of "regs", according to the passage?
A. They are deserts which have a lot of mountains.
B. They are deserts of which surfaces are stony.
C. They are the driest deserts where clay is found.
D. They are deserts which comprise of sand dunes.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 8 to 15.
The interrelationship of science, technology, and industry is taken for granted today - summed up, not
altogether accurately, as "research and development." Yet historically this widespread faith in the economic
virtues of science is a relatively recent phenomenon, dating back in the United States about 150 years, and in the
Western world as a whole not over 300 years at most. Even in this current era of large scale, intensive research
and development, the interrelationships involved in this process are frequently misunderstood. Until the coming
of the Industrial Revolution, science and technology evolved for the most part independently of each other.
Then as industrialization became increasingly complicated, the craft techniques of preindustrial society
gradually gave way to a technology based on the systematic application of scientific knowledge and scientific
methods. This changeover started slowly and progressed unevenly. Until late in the nineteenth century, only a
few industries could use scientific techniques or cared about using them. The list expanded noticeably after
1870, but even then much of what passed for the application of science was "engineering science" rather than
basic science.
Nevertheless, by the middle of the nineteenth century, the rapid expansion of scientific knowledge and of public
awareness - if not understanding - of it had created a belief that the advance of science would in some
unspecified manner automatically generate economic benefits. The widespread and usually uncritical
acceptance of this thesis led in turn to the assumption that the application of science to industrial purposes was a
linear process, starting with fundamental science, then proceeding to applied science or technology, and through
them to industrial use. This is probably the most common pattern, but it is not invariable. New areas of science
have been opened up and fundamental discoveries made as a result of attempts to solve a specific technical or
economic problem. Conversely, scientists who mainly do basic also serve as consultants on projects that apply
research in practical ways.
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In sum, the science-technology-industry relationship may flow in several different ways, and the particular
channel it will follow depends on the individual situation. It may at times even be multidirectional.
Câu 8 (TH): What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To show how technology influenced basic science.
B. To describe the scientific base of nineteenth-century American industries.
C. To correct misunderstandings about the connections between science, technology, and industry.
D. To argue that basic science has no practical application.
Câu 9 (TH): The word "intensive" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. decreased B. concentrated C. creative D. advanced
Câu 10 (TH): The "list" mentioned in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. types of scientific knowledge B. changes brought by technology
C. industries that used scientific techniques D. applications of engineering science
Câu 11 (TH): The understanding of research and development in the late nineteenth century is based on which
of the following beliefs?
A. Engineering science is not very important.
B. Fundamental science naturally leads to economic benefits.
C. The relationship between research and development should be criticized.
D. Industrial needs should determine what areas fundamental science focuses on.
Câu 12 (TH): The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. understanding B. public awareness
C. scientific knowledge D. expansion
Câu 13 (TH): The word "assumption" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. regulation B. belief C. contract D. confusion
Câu 14 (TH): Why does the author mention "consultants" in paragraph 2?
A. To show how new areas of science have given rise to new professions.
B. To distinguish between scientists who work in industry and those who do not.
C. To explain the ways in which scientists find financial support for their work.
D. To show how scientists who work in basic research contribute to applied science.
Câu 15 (TH): Which of the following statements does the passage support?
A. The development of science and of industry is now interdependent.
B. Basic scientific research cannot generate practical applications.
C. Industries should spend less money on research and development.
D. Science and technology are becoming more separate.
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.
Câu 16 (TH): Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms.
A. was B. only C. served D. nonconsecutive terms
Câu 17 (TH): Having written within only one hour, the song was recognized as the best single last year.
A. Having written B. within C. was recognized D. the best single
Câu 18 (NB): The refrigerator was too heavy for me to move it by myself.
A. The refrigerator B. too heavy C. move it D. by myself
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.
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B. The more qualifications you get, the more successful you are in the academic field.
C. The number of qualifications you get depends greatly on your academic success.
D. As long as you are highly academically qualified, you will be more and more successful.
Câu 20 (TH): The last time he met his parents was one month ago.
A. He last met his parents since one month ago.
B. The last time he didn't meet his parents was one month ago.
C. It's one month since he hasn't met his parents.
D. He hasn't met his parents for one month.
Câu 21 (VDC): “If you wanted to take my bike, you should have asked me first”, said Mike.
A. Mike criticized his brother for not having asked him before taking his bike.
B. Mike begged his brother to ask him first before taking his bike.
C. Mike persuaded his brother to inform him about taking his bike.
D. Mike warned his brother against taking his bike without telling him about it.
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.
Câu 22 (VDC): The demand was so great. They had to reprint the book immediately.
A. They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately.
B. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
C. The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great.
D. They demanded to reprint the book immediately in great quantity.
Câu 23 (VDC): The Australian government did try very hard to put out the fire. However, it still spread
quickly.
A. However hard the Australian government tried, the fire still spread quickly.
B. Because the Australian government tried very hard, the fire was put out.
C. If the Australian government hadn't tried hard to put out the fire, it would have spread quickly.
D. The fire spread so quickly that the Australian government couldn't put it out.
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.
Câu 24 (NB): A. malaria B. eradicate C. character D. spectacular
Câu 25 (TH): A. wealth B. cloth C. length D. smooth
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.
Câu 26 (NB): A. history B. divide C. adapt D. explode
Câu 27 (TH): A. communicate B. catastrophe C. comfortable D. economy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 28 (NB): They since eight o'clock.
A. are talking B. have been talking C. talked D. talk
Câu 29 (NB): He said that he a lot of money on advertising to expand his business.
A. spends B. has spent C. spending D. had spent
Câu 30 (TH): Did you enroll for university you told me about last week?
A. a B. the C. ero article D. an
Câu 31 (TH): Michelle tried hard, she didn't manage to win the competition.
A. No matter how B. Even though C. In spite of D. Nevertheless
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Câu 32 (NB): If she hadn't lost her job last year, she all of her debt.
A. can pay B. will pay C. could pay D. could have paid
Câu 33 (TH): Venice is a beautiful city is visited by thousands of people each year.
A. where B. what C. of which D. which
Câu 34 (VD): It is important that he smoking to have better health.
A. quits B. will quit C. is going to quit D. quit
Câu 35 (TH): I don't like the hot weather. Thirty degrees too warm for me.
A. was B. are C. were D. is
Câu 36 (VD): Jack that job but he didn't; he decided to run his own business.
A. must have taken B. should have taken C. could have taken D. might have taken
Câu 37 (VD): I can't what he's doing; it's so dark down here.
A. make out B. see through C. look into D. show up
Câu 38 (VD): Voters are beginning to notice of him as a serious candidate.
A. make B. do C. take D. pay
Câu 39 (VD): Many of the paintings were robbed from the museum last night.
A. valueless B. worthless C. unvaluable D. invaluable
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.
Câu 40 (TH): Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
A. same B. adopted C. various D. respected
Câu 41 (TH): Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.
A. accurate B. mistaken C. wrong D. incorrect
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.
Câu 42 (TH): International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. complicated B. compulsory C. permanent D. good
Câu 43 (VD): I clearly remember talking to him by chance in a meeting last summer.
A. in an unplanned way B. unintentionally
C. by accident D. deliberately
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 44 (TH): Charles and Lisa are talking outside the cinema.
Charles: "Do you mind if I smoke?"
Lisa: “ ”.
A. Yes, I don't mind B. No, I don't think so C. No, go right ahead D. Yes, go ahead
Câu 45 (TH): Laura and Maria are talking about the environment.
Laura: "I think it's high time we taught the children about protecting the nature."
Maria: “ ”.
A. I couldn't agree more B. Don't bother
C. Not a chance D. It's very kind of 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 46 to 50.
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Drought is an (46) long spell of dry weather. It is a time when there is not enough water (47)
farming, urban, or environment needs. It usually refers to an extended period of below-normal rainfall. But it
can be caused by anything that reduces the (48) of water circulation.
Human cannot control the weather. (49) the causes that lead to drought cannot be stopped. The most
common causes are lack of water and hot temperatures. Many scientists believe many recent droughts happened
because of global warming. They claim that if we can reduce the damage done to the ozone layer, there will be
(50) droughts.
(Source: How to master skills for the TOEFL Reading)
Câu 46 (TH): A. normally B. abnormally C. normal D. abnormal
Câu 47 (NB): A. support B. to support C. supporting D. for supporting
Câu 48 (TH): A. amount B. number C. quantity D. sum
Câu 49 (TH): A. Nevertheless B. However C. So D. But
Câu 50 (TH): A. much B. less C. fewer D. more
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 1 (TH): Mark is having a conversation with his mother.
Mark: “ ”
Mother: “Never mind, better luck next time.”
A. I didn’t get the vacant position. B. I’ve broken your precious vase.
C. I couldn’t keep my mind on work. D. I have a lot on my mind.
Câu 2 (TH): The teacher is talking to Laura about her presentation in class
today. Teacher: “Your speech this morning was beyond my expectations.”
Laura: “ ”
A. Are you kidding me? It’s terrible.
B. It’s OK. It was the least I could do.
C. Thanks. Without your help, I couldn’t have.
D. That’s alright. I’m glad I could help.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Throughout the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, citizens of the United States maintained a bias against
big cities. Most lived on farms and in small towns and believed cities to be centers of corruption, crime,
poverty, and moral degradation. Their distrust was caused, in part, by a national ideology that proclaimed
farming the greatest occupation and rural living superior to urban living. This attitude prevailed even as the
number of urban dwellers increased and cities became an essential feature of the national landscape. Gradually,
economic reality overcame ideology. Thousands abandoned the precarious life on the farm for more secure and
better paying jobs in the city. But when these people migrated from the countryside, they carried their fears and
suspicion with them. These new urbanities, already convinced that cities were overwhelmed with great
problems, eagerly embraced the progressive reforms that promised to bring order out of the chaos of the city.
One of many reforms came in the area of public utilities. Water and sewerage were usually operated by
municipal governments, but the gas and electric networks were privately owned. Reformers feared that the
privately owned utility companies would charge exorbitant rates for these essential services and deliver them
only to people who could afford them. Some city and state governments responded by regulating the utility
companies, but a number of cities began to supply these services themselves. Proponents of these reforms
argued that public ownership and regulation would insure widespread access to these utilities and guarantee a
fair price.
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While some reforms focused on government and public behavior, others looked at the cities as a whole Civic
leaders, convinced that physical environment influenced human behavior, argued that cities should develop
master plans to guide their future growth and development. City planning was nothing new, but the rapid
industrialization and urban growth of the late nineteenth century took place without any consideration for order.
Urban renewal in the twentieth century followed several courses. Some cities introduced plans to completely
rebuild the city core. Most other cities contented themselves with zoning plans for regulating future growth.
Certain parts of town were restricted to residential use, while others were set aside for industrial or commercial
development.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Câu 3 (TH): Why does the author mention “industrialization” in the last paragraph?
A. to emphasize the economic importance of urban areas
B. to explain how fast urban growth led to poorly designed cities
C. to suggest that labor disputes had become an urban problem
D. to illustrate the need for construction of new factories
Câu 4 (TH): In the early twentieth century, many rural dwellers migrated to the city in order to _.
A. avoid crime and corruption B. comply with a government ordinance
C. seek financial security D. participate in the urban reform
Câu 5 (TH): What concern did reformers have about privately owned utility companies?
A. They feared the services would not be made available to all city dwellers.
B. They believed private ownership would slow economic growth.
C. They did not trust the companies to obey the government regulations.
D. They wanted to ensure that the services would be provided to rural areas.
Câu 6 (NB): The word “others” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. plans B. reforms C. leaders D. cities
Câu 7 (VD): The word “precarious” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. irregular B. inexpensive C. unstable D. wealthy
Câu 8 (TH): All of the following were the direct results of public utility reforms EXCEPT .
A. private utility companies were required to pay a fee to local governments
B. some utility companies were owned and operated by local governments
C. local governments determined the rates charged by private utility companies
D. the availability of services was regulated by local governments
Câu 9 (TH): The first paragraph suggests that most people who lived in rural areas .
A. believed city government had too much power B. were very proud of their lifestyle
C. wanted to move to the cities D. were suspicious of their neighbors
Câu 10 (TH): What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Methods of controlling urban growth in the twentieth century
B. The role of government in the twentieth century urban renewal
C. A comparison of urban and rural life in the early twentieth century
D. Efforts to improve urban life in the early twentieth century
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.
Câu 11 (TH): child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
B. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
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Câu 12 (VDC): It’s possible that Joanna didn’t receive my message.
A. Joanna can’t have received my message. B. Joanna mightn’t have received my message.
C. Joanna shouldn’t have received my message. D. Joanna needn’t have received my message.
Câu 13 (VD): "You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up," she said to me.
A. She insisted that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
D. He ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency. In other words, they are a type of money that does not exist in the actual
world. However, they can be used to purchase actual products and services from real companies.
The bitcoin system was created in 2009 by an enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto. In fact, no one is
sure if Satoshi Nakamoto is an actual person or a group of people. Bitcoins are designed to serve as an
alternative to national currencies, such as dollars and euros. They can be used to pay for things online instead of
cash or credit cards. When bitcoins are transferred from a buyer to a seller, the transaction is recorded in a
public database.
Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by hackers. It has dawned on them that they might
be used for illegal purposes. For example, stolen goods could be purchased without the government’s
knowledge. Although more and more companies are beginning to accept bitcoins, the percentage of purchases
made using bitcoins is minuscule compared to other online payment methods, such as credit cards. Instead,
many bitcoin owners simply keep them as an investment since they believe their bitcoins will be more valuable
in the future.
This may or may not be a wise approach. Currently, the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly, especially when
compared to highly stable national currencies. Bitcoin investors are gambling on the hope that as this high-tech
money becomes more widely accepted, its value will soar.
(Adapted from: https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/)
Câu 14 (TH): Why are bitcoins of great concern to governments?
A. Because most of bitcoin owners are hackers.
B. Because bitcoins may be used in illegal transactions.
C. Because the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly.
D. Because bitcoins will eventually replace national currencies.
Câu 15 (TH): What is the passage mainly about?
A. The future of bitcoins in the real world B. A new kind of currency in the virtual world
C. A way of doing business in the virtual world D. An alternative to bitcoins created by Nakamoto
Câu 16 (NB): The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. euros B. dollars C. things D. bitcoins
Câu 17 (NB): Which of the following is defined in the passage?
A. Transactions B. Public Databases C. Credit cards D. Bitcoins
Câu 18 (TH): The word "minuscule" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. small B. considerable C. increasing D. minimal
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.
Câu 19 (NB): A. used B. planted C. flooded D. transmitted
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position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 21 (NB): A. cancel B. fracture C. pressure D. respect
Câu 22 (NB): A. emotional B. continuous C. mandatory D. adjustable
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.
Gap year is the term used to describe the year that some students take off before going to university. Gap years
are quite popular in many countries, (23) _ the UK, Australia and Germany. There are a variety of
options available for people who are thinking of taking a gap year. One is to spend the year travelling around
the world. Another (24) is to spend the year at home getting work experience. A third option is to do
volunteer work, either at home or abroad. Some years ago, Sam Cooke chose this option and travelled to
Ecuador to (25) tuition in basic literacy for underprivileged children. “It was a wonderful experience
and it really helped me become mature.”
However, Sam warns that it’s not for everyone. “Voluntary work is certainly not an easy option and before you
go you should make sure you are (26) informed about the living conditions you will find there.
Young people need to ask themselves (27) they’ll be able to put up with these conditions for a whole
year.”
Câu 23 (TH): A. excluding B. involving C. having D. including
Câu 24 (TH): A. ability B. chance C. possibility D. probability
Câu 25 (VD): A. offer B. present C. supply D. provide
Câu 26 (TH): A. suitably B. exactly C. properly D. subjectively
Câu 27 (NB): A. whether B. what C. which D. why
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.
Câu 28 (TH): She wasn’t close to her mum. She was thought to confide all her secrets to her best friend only.
A. discuss B. deny C. explore D. hide
Câu 29 (VDC): Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system,
he just made light of it.
A. treated it as important B. disagreed with it
C. discovered it by chance D. completely ignored it
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.
Câu 30 (VDC): Julian dropped out of college after his first year. Now he regrets it.
A. Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year.
B. Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year.
C. Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year.
D. Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year.
Câu 31 (VDC): Seth informed us of his retirement from the company. He did it when arriving at the meeting.
A. No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company.
B. Not until Seth said to us that he would leave the company did he turn up at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Seth notified us of his retiring from the company when he arrived at the meeting.
D. Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting.
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.
Câu 32 (NB): Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
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Câu 33 (VD): He kept on butting in with silly comments, which made his teacher angry.
A. flattering B. excluding C. interrupting D. interesting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 34 (NB): When Dad entered the room, the kids for their test the following week.
A. were studied B. would study C. were studying D. had studied
Câu 35 (TH): I suppose no one survived the accident, ?
A. didn’t they B. didn’t he C. did they D. don’t I
Câu 36 (VDC): Many old people don’t like to change. They are very set in their .
A. lives B. ways C. habits D. routines
Câu 37 (VDC): Changing the rules may do more harm than good, so you’d better take it .
A. between the lines B. into account C. under arrest D. under the weather
Câu 38 (NB): The use of computers aids in teaching, the role of teachers is still very important.
A. so that B. so C. because D. yet
Câu 39 (TH): They advised me visiting the troubled south of the country.
A. along B. against C. away D. about
Câu 40 (TH): to Jim myself, I can’t really tell you why he would say such terrible things.
A. Not to have spoken B. Not to be speaking
C. Because of not speaking D. Not having spoken
Câu 41 (NB): non-verbal language is an important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. x (no article) B. A C. The D. An
Câu 42 (TH): Littering doesn’t only make a place look ugly, but it also puts public health at risk and can
wildlife.
A. dangerous B. danger C. endangered D. endanger
Câu 43 (TH): We always unite and work together whenever serious problems .
A. devise B. encounter C. approach D. arise
Câu 44 (TH): He expected for an Oscar, but he wasn’t.
A. being nominated B. to nominate C. to be nominated D. nominating
Câu 45: The building which belongs to the army is now used as a school but it was not built for that .
A. purpose B. meaning C. incident D. result
Câu 46 (VD): I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep .
A. falling back B. falling out C. falling off D. falling over
Câu 47 (NB): Unless Peter more time training, he won’t stand any chance of winning the race.
A. will spend B. spent C. spends D. doesn’t spend
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.
Câu 48 (NB): Walking reduces depression and anxiety, lessens stress, self-esteem is raised, and increases
energy.
A. Walking B. self-esteem is raised C. depression D. lessens stress
Câu 49 (NB): President Andrew Jackson had an official cabinet, but him preferred the advice of his informal
advisors, the Kitchen Cabinet.
A. his B. preferred C. an official D. him
Câu 50 (TH): I find that necessary to do something about traffic problem in our city.
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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.
Câu 1 (NB): A. generosity B. hospitable C. anonymous D. diagnose
Câu 2 (NB): A. preferred B. watched C. opened D. enjoyed
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.
Câu 3 (NB): A. promote B. recruit C. survive D. answer
Câu 4 (NB): A. unemployment B. proficiency C. efficiency D. society
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 5 (VD): The residents living in this area were warned not to be extravagant with water, the low
rainfall this year.
A. in view of B. with a view to C. regardless of D. irrespective of
Câu 6 (VDC): We should never have quarreled like that. Let's bury the and forget all about it.
A. axe B. argument C. hatchet D. subject
Câu 7 (TH): My car was out of order yesterday, but I've had the mechanic it already.
A. repaired B. repair C. to repair D. repairing
Câu 8 (TH): To means to study hard in a short period of time, usually before exams.
A. cram B. cramp C. dram D. pram
Câu 9 (TH): If you had listened to my advice yesterday, you in this mess right now.
A. wouldn't be B. would have been C. were D. hadn't been
Câu 10 (TH): Hemingway, who was a writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
A. notorious B. excessive C. distinguished D. respective
Câu 11 (VD): Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to heart disease.
A. push off B. put off C. throw off D. ward off
Câu 12 (TH): The scientists are encountering the difficulties of of radioactive waste.
A. depleting B. preserving C. eliminating D. disposing
Câu 13 (TH): Thanks to all the qualified staff, the event was and flowed smoothly.
A. well-behaved B. well-planned C. well-off D. well-trained
Câu 14 (VDC): In his student days, he was as poor as a church .
A. beggar B. miser C. mouse D. pauper
Câu 15 (TH): There was an accident in this area yesterday. A truck hit a tree and driver was injured.
A. the B. a C. an D. this
Câu 16 (TH): Luckily, my wallet was handed into the police with all its contents .
A. preserved B. scathed C. unsafe D. intact
Câu 17 (TH): Please, open the window, you?
A. don't B. won't C. can't D. aren't
Câu 18 (NB): It was a nice day, so we decided for a walk.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Câu 19 (NB): Jenny: "Congratulations on your winning the first prize at the talent contest."
Tom: “ ”
A. That's very kind of you. B. Not at all.
C. You're welcome. D. Yes, certainly.
Câu 20 (TH): Peter: "In my opinion, we should use visual aids to make our presentation more effective."
Jane: “ ”
A. Suit yourself. B. I think we need practice more.
C. Don't mention it. D. There's no doubt about it.
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.
Câu 21 (VD): While play hide and seek, the children came across some old photos in the attic.
A. discovered by accident B. took by mistake
C. found on purpose D. looked for a reason
Câu 22 (TH): All participants have to put on their national costumes during the festival.
A. flags B. clothes C. anthems D. identity
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.
Câu 23 (TH): He offers me a unique opportunity to pass the first round without difficulties.
A. distinctive B. common C. single D. exceptional
Câu 24 (TH): The majority of people overwhelmingly support our agricultural policies.
A. insignificantly B. tremendously C. remarkably D. vastly
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.
Câu 25 (TH): Almost medical doctors have had some training in psychology and psychiatry.
A. Almost B. have had C. training D. and
Câu 26 (NB): My teacher suggested that we should focus in the positive side of this issue.
A. suggested B. should C. focus in D. of
Câu 27 (TH): Only after coming home, I realized that I had left my wallet in John's car.
A. after B. home C. I realized D. had left
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.
Last year, Twitter was voted as the third-most loved thing in the whole world only after Mc Donald and
Facebook. Twitter can be (28) as an online news and social networking site where users say what they
are doing, or what they are seeing and hearing, by posting messages. The messages, called "tweets”, cannot
exceed 140 characters (29) . Only users can post and read tweets, the followers and those who are
unregistered cannot read (30) . At first, like other social networking site, most people used Twitter to
keep (31) touch with their friends and family. However, it has developed into a place where people share
information, opinions, and advice, and in that respect it resembles a blog. Recently, Twitter has been used for a
variety of purposes in many industries and scenarios. For example, it was used to recognize protests in Egypt,
(32) made Twitter ban at least 360,000 accounts in August 2016 for violating policies. Nowadays,
Twitter is incredibly popular and used by a huge number of influential people such as politicians, journalists,
and celebrities.
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Câu 29 (TH): A. long B. in length C. in long D. longer
Câu 30 (NB): A. them B. it C. him D. her
Câu 31 (VD): A. on B. to C. at D. in
Câu 32 (NB): A. which B. what C. that D. where
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate correct answer
to each of the questions.
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
ground. This is more similar to a cat's walk than a dog's.
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.
(Source: Paul Edmunds, Nancie McKinnon, Developing skills for TEOFL iBT)
Câu 33 (TH): The passage mainly discusses _.
A. the differences and similarities between wolves and dogs
B. the great differences between the wolf and the dog
C. the similarities between the wolf and the dog
D. the way to distinguish between a wolf and a dog
Câu 34 (NB): The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. wolves B. dogs C. scientists D. both wolves and dogs
Câu 35 (TH): According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the dog?
A. Dogs provide human beings with companionship.
B. A dog might be smart enough to perform tricks.
C. A dog walks the same way as a young wolf does.
D. Dog shares some genes with those of wolves.
Câu 36 (TH): According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the wolf?
A. Wolves have been living on Earth for about a million years.
B. Wolves have better genes than dogs, so they are stronger.
C. Wolves could not be domesticated the way dogs have been.
D. Wolves may not be kept as pets the way dogs have been.
Câu 37 (TH): The word “mature” in paragraph 3 almost means _ .
A. fully grown B. early rise C. full blossom D. completely evolve
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Employees in many countries change jobs more often than previous generations of workers. They don't
expect to find a job with a company that will take care of them for the rest of their lives. But what is the cause
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 A more globalized economy has had an effect on employment. A large number of companies are now
international, and one of them may decide that moving from its offices from Germany to Poland, for example,
is in its best interest. That means employees who live and work in Germany may be asked to relocate their
families to a new country or be told that their jobs are simply eliminated.
Companies have also responded to economic pressure by restructuring for greater efficiency. This sort of
change within a company usually means that unnecessary jobs are cut, or that fewer employees must do more
work. In their case, some employees find themselves looking for new jobs.
New technology has also had an impact on workplaces. The increasing use of personal computers has
meant fewer jobs for office secretaries, as their former bosses do their own words processing and letter writing,
and for travel agents, as more travelers make their own reservations online. Automation, including the use of
robotic devices, has replaced workers in clothing factories, post offices, and telephone companies, to name just
a few.
Besides these economic and technological reasons, today's employees are also responsible for more
frequent job changes. Workers in the past were less likely to leave a company because they were dissatisfied
with working conditions or because they didn't get along well with their fellow employees. People today expect
to enjoy their work and have personal satisfaction from what they do for a living.
Employees may also leave a job because they have learned all they can learn from their current job.
Getting a new job means gaining new skills and making new contracts, and these skills and relationships could
bring them a step closer to their “dream job”, the one that is challenging, emotionally and financially rewarding,
and preferably closer to home or their children's school.
Finally, companies start up and close down more quickly than they once did. Employees who suspect that
their employer is not doing well may decide to start looking for a new position before the company closes its
doors.
(Source: Active Skills for Reading: Book 2 by Neil J. Anderson Thompson)
Câu 38 (TH): The passage is mainly about _.
A. reasons companies aren't taking care of employees as they once did
B. ways in which international companies have caused a loss of job
C. reasons employees change jobs more frequently than they did in the past
D. the contrast between employers of the past and employers nowadays
Câu 39 (TH): How has globalization affected employment?
A. Companies may relocate and cut jobs.
B. Employees in Western Europe are at a disadvantage.
C. Companies are not interested in keeping employees.
D. Employees may refuse to move to a different country.
Câu 40 (TH): What is one reason employees might keep their current jobs nowadays?
A. They are worried when the company is not successful.
B. They are happy and satisfied with their work.
C. They want to get promoted at work.
D. Their employers provide bad working conditions.
Câu 41 (NB): The word “they” in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. workers in the past B. working conditions C. fellow employees D. people today
Câu 42 (TH): According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT .
A. some international companies may decide to move their offices to new place
B. sometimes higher efficiency comes from cutting unnecessary jobs
C. some travel agents have been affected because of new technologies
D. employees have no right to follow their dream of getting an excellent job
Câu 43 (TH): Which of the following is NOT part of most people's dream job?
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Câu 44 (TH): The phrase "closes its doors” in the last sentence probably means .
A. stops a working day B. stops doing business
C. dismisses its workers D. shuts all its doors
Câu 45 (TH): It can be understood from the passage that, nowadays, .
A. employees leave their jobs more because they can't have a good relationship with other co-workers
B. employees are actually as happy with their jobs as their fathers and grandfathers were with theirs
C. clothing factories, post offices and telephone companies are the only places using automation
D. employees sometimes falsely think they have learned all they can learn from their present jobs
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.
Câu 46 (VD): Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.
A. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad.
B. He felt sad not to be able to attend his birthday party.
C. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party.
D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him feel sad.
Câu 47 (VDC): Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
A. After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water.
B. Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water.
C. After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water.
D. A & B are correct.
Câu 48 (VDC): “Get out of my room now.” She said.
A. She suggested me getting out of her room.
B. She explained the way to get out of her room.
C. She urged me to get out of her room immediately.
D. She complained about me getting out of her room.
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.
Câu 49 (VD): There are many things I want for Christmas. Some are clothes, toys and money.
A. If there are clothes, toys and money, I will want them for Christmas.
B. Although I want many things for Christmas, I have clothes, toys and money.
C. There are many things I want for Christmas including clothes, toys and money.
D. Clothes, toys and money are all the things I want for Christmas.
Câu 50 (VDC): He is a rich man. He leads a simple life.
A. If he were a rich man, he would lead a simple life.
B. Rich as he is, he leads a simple life.
C. As he is rich, he leads a simple life.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
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Câu 1 (TH): Nam and Huy are talking about the 30th SEA Games.
Nam: “Vietnam U22 football team had an excellent performance and won gold medal because they had
prepared carefully for the 30th SEA Games.”
Huy: “ . It ended our strong desire to win gold medal for 60 years.”
A. You can make it. B. I can’t agree with you more.
C. You are welcome. D. Not at all.
Câu 2 (TH): Janifer is meeting Mary in a party.
Janifer: “Wow! What a fashionable skirt you are
wearing!” Mary: “ ”
A. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment. B. Yes, of course. It’s expensive.
C. Thank you. I like you to say that. D. Certainly. Do you like it, too?
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 3 to 7.
As you know, the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas emit greenhouse gases. That is why
environmentalists insist that we use clean, renewable energy sources. Wave energy, produced by ocean surface
waves, is both eco-friendly and cost-efficient. Research has suggested that ocean wave power could make a
major contribution to the world's energy resources. Scientists claim that using 1% of wave energy can provide
the equivalent of 500 times the world energy consumption. With 70% of the earth's surface covered with water,
wave energy is undoubtedly a valuable source of green energy.
However, there is the challenge of converting wave power into energy and transmitting it to shore.
Building and operating wave power stations in the ocean are far more expensive and difficult than on land.
Also, salt water is a very hostile environment to devices. They go rusty easily and cannot last as long as those
on shore. Sea waves make energy harvesting even harder by moving up and down most of the time.
Viet Nam has a long coastline with great potential for producing wave energy. Hopefully, advancements
in renewable energy technology will soon allow us to exploit wave energy effectively and efficiently.
(Adapted from “Tieng Anh 12” 1st edition- Education Publisher)
Câu 3 (TH): Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The cost of wave energy B. Wave energy - source of clean energy for future
C. The limitation of fossil fuels D. Advancements in energy technology
Câu 4 (TH): The word “hostile” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. valuable B. renewable C. available D. unfriendly
Câu 5 (NB): The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. sea waves B. sources of energy C. devices D. advancements
Câu 6 (TH): According to the passage, we should use renewable energy sources because they are .
A. emitting greenhouse gases B. Invaluable
C. eco-friendly D. limited
Câu 7 (NB): What is the disadvantage of wave energy according to the passage?
A. eco-friendly B. expensive C. efficient D. renewable
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.
Câu 8 (VD): Being a single mother no longer carries the social stigma that is used to.
A. holiness B. trial C. difficulty D. stain
Câu 9 (VD): Many organizations have been involved in drawing up the report on environmental campaigns.
A. engaged in B. concerned about C. enquired about D. confined in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
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Câu 10 (TH): One is supposed to expend far more energy in marathon run than expected.
A. consume B. spend C. exhaust D. reserve
Câu 11 (VDC): On the spur of the moment, she decided to enter the race that she had come to watch.
A. After careful thought B. At the earliest possible moment
C. For only a short time D. Without previous thought
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.
Câu 12 (VD): It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.
A. You mustn’t have left the windows open last night.
B. You needn’t have left the windows open last night.
C. You might have left the windows open last night.
D. You shouldn’t have left the windows open last night.
Câu 13 (TH): Many people are afraid of sharks, but they rarely attack people.
A. Rarely attacked by sharks, many people are, therefore, afraid of them.
B. Although sharks rarely attack people, many people are afraid of them.
C. Many people are afraid of sharks because they are dangerous.
D. Sharks rarely attack people because many people are afraid of them.
Câu 14 (VD): “Why don’t you ask the Council for help?” my neighbor said.
A. My neighbor advised me to ask the Council for help.
B. My neighbor told me not to ask the Council for help.
C. My neighbor recommended asking the Council for help.
D. My neighbor wants to know why I don’t ask the Council for help.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 15 (NB): While Harry his car, a friend of his phoned him to inform that he had been offered the
job.
A. washed B. would wash C. was washing D. had washed
Câu 16 (VD): , the vegetables are inspected carefully.
A. To have arrive at the supermarket B. Just arrived the supermarket
C. On arrival at the supermarket D. They had arrived the supermarket
Câu 17 (TH): The girls remember to Suoi Tien Water Park when they were ten years old.
A. to have taken B. being taken C. having taken D. to be taken
Câu 18 (TH): We should take part in “Green Sunday” movement in order to reduce environmental .
A. polluting B. polluter C. pollution D. polluted
Câu 19 (TH): Fossil fuels still widely used _ they cause much pollution to our environment.
A. because B. in spite of C. since D. even though
Câu 20 (VDC): I’m really the weather today; I have a terrible cold.
A. affecting by B. having of C. feeling under D. making out
Câu 21 (TH): the living standard for the poor is a permanent aim of local authority.
A. Receiving B. Improving C. Making D. keeping
Câu 22 (TH): After graduation, she found with a local travel company in Chicago.
A. career B. workplace C. employment D. service
Câu 23 (NB): Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to step on moon in 1969.
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Câu 24 (VD): Because of a long period of economic depression, the company is about to bankrupt.
A. go B. make C. take D. lead
Câu 25 (NB): If the boys played better, they the football match.
A. won B. would win C. will win D. were winning
Câu 26 (NB): Thick fog in Hanoi prevented truck drivers driving safely at night.
A. to B. from C. about D. with
Câu 27 (TH): in the United Kingdom, Harry Potter has been the bestseller book for a long time.
A. Published B. Are published C. Having published D. Publishing
Câu 28 (VD): When he went to Egypt, he knew _ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become
extremely fluent.
A. virtually B. entirely C. barely D. scarcely
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of the
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 29 (VDC): The cowboy fell off his horse. He was wounded by an arrow.
A. The cowboy wounding by an arrow fell off his horse.
B. The cowboy fell off his house who wounded by an arrow.
C. The cowboy wounded by an arrow fell off his horse.
D. The cowboy who wounded by an arrow fell off his horse.
Câu 30 (VDC): I did not prepare carefully for the final test. I got disappointed result.
A. If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got disappointed result.
B. If I hadn’t prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got disappointed result.
C. If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I wouldn’t have got disappointed result.
D. If I didn’t prepare carefully for the final test, I would not get disappointed result.
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.
Câu 31 (NB): A. failed B. performed C. delivered D. finished
Câu 32 (NB): A. enough B. thousand C. trouble D. couple
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.
Câu 33 (NB): Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three days, they looked a strongly and
healthy.
A. Even though B. had been lost C. for three days D. strongly
Câu 34 (TH): New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A. sources of energy B. continues C. been looking D. number
Câu 35 (VD): It would be more economic to buy the bigger size.
A. It B. be C. bigger size D. economic
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 36 to 43.
Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural
resources. We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental
damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices. We may think
that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment. Unfortunately, this
ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored. It represents an even bigger
danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all.
Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem.
It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the
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food chain. It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control
flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff. The health of animals and humans are affected when
they drink or bathe in contaminated water. In addition water-based organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile
up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies. When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they
receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the
original contamination.
Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground
by manmade or natural processes. Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the
surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the
earth. In many parts of the world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing,
other household uses, agriculture, and industry.
Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots. Eating,
breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil
contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals.
Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are
absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body. Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and
humans when they contact the skin. Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by
exposure to contaminants moved in the air.
(Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste)
Câu 36 (NB): The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to .
A. a danger B. the remaining waste
C. the environment D. the threat of the remaining waste
Câu 37 (TH): Which of the followings has the opposite meaning to the word “absorbed” in the last
paragraph?
A. released B. swallowed C. consumed D. piled up
Câu 38 (TH): The word “dose” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. body B. part C. amount D. organism
Câu 39 (TH): Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater?
A. Rocks B. Plants C. Human D. Animals
Câu 40 (VD): According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems?
A. Animals B. Water-based organisms
C. Lower food chain organisms D. Wetlands
Câu 41 (VD): According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as .
A. the only source of pollution B. the utmost harmful activity
C. a danger to the environment D. a threat to human health
Câu 42 (TH): What is the topic of the passage?
A. The quality of the environment B. Bad effects of industrial waste
C. Sources of environmental damage D. The pollution from the city
Câu 43 (TH): Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole?
A. Groundwater contamination B. Air contamination
C. Soil contamination D. Surface water contamination
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 44 (NB): A. conceal B. follow C. conserve D. contain
Câu 45 (NB): A. invention B. manager C. company D. attitude
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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 When you first arrive in a foreign culture, often your first reaction is completely positive. Everything
seems exciting, different and fascinating. It’s an (46) . If you are just on a short holiday, you will
probably never leave this phase. (47) , if you stay longer, your attitude can start to change. As you start
to realize (48) little you really understand the new culture, life can get frustrating. People misunderstand
what you are trying to say, or they may laugh at you when you say something incorrectly. Even simple things,
like posting a letter, can seem very difficult to you. Thus, you are likely to get angry or upset when things go
wrong. With time, though, you start to (49) to become more comfortable with the differences and better
able to handle frustrating situations. Your (50) of humor reappears. Finally, you may feel enthusiastic
about the culture once again, enjoy living in it, and even prefer certain aspects of the culture to your own.
(Adapted from Navigate - Course book, OUP 2015)
Câu 46 (VD): A. adventurously B. adventurous C. adventure D. adventurer
Câu 47 (TH): A. Nor B. Or C. Therefore D. However
Câu 48 (NB): A. what B. if C. whether D. how
Câu 49 (TH): A. maintain B. replace C. keep D. adjust
Câu 50 (VD): A. touch B. sense C. sound D. taste

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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.
Câu 1 (NB): A. fixed B. turned C. helped D. noticed
Câu 2 (NB): A. danger B. transfer C. change D. stranger
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.
CHRISTMAS
The Christmas season begins very early in Britain. By the end of October, you may see Christmas
decorations in the streets and Christmas cards and gifts in the shops. (3) , people start to decorate their
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 There are a lot of traditions connected to Christmas. The most important one is the giving of presents.
Family members wrap up their gifts and leave them at the bottom of the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.
Children leave a long sock or stocking at the end of their bed on Christmas Eve, 24th December, hoping that
Father Christmas will turn (5) during the night and (6) them small presents, fruits and nuts.
They are not usually disappointed. Sometimes on Christmas Day, the family will sit down for a big turkey
dinner and Christmas pudding. Later in the afternoon, they may watch the Queen on television as she (7)
her traditional Christmas message to the United Kingdom and the Common wealth. If they have rooms
for even more food, they may enjoy a piece of Christmas cake or eat a hot mince pie. 26th December is also a
public holiday, Boxing Day, and this is the time to visit friends and relatives or watch football.
(Extracted from Basic Ielts Listening, Li Ya Bin, P126, 2011)
Câu 3 (TH): A. Tradition B. Traditionally C. Traditional D. Traditioning
Câu 4 (NB): A. when B. where C. on that D. which
Câu 5 (VD): A. with B. in C. at D. up
Câu 6 (NB): A. bring B. bringing C. to bring D. brought
Câu 7 (VD): A. delivers B. sends C. talks D. gives away
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Câu 8 (TH): A: "Have you seen the news about the black man holding two hotdogs and the chicken head?"
B: " "
A. Yes, there's a story like that.
B. No, I don't like it.
C. Yes, it's very popular on Facebook these days.
D. Thanks, I'll see it.
Câu 9 (NB): "Do you fancy going to a movie this
evening?" " "
A. I'm sorry. I don't know that. B. That would be nice.
C. Not so bad. And you? D. Not at all. Go ahead.
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.
Câu 10 (TH): Before becoming successful, Charles Kettering, former vice president of General Motors, was so
poor that he has to use the hayloft of a barn as a laboratory.
A. successful B. so poor C. has to D. as
Câu 11 (TH): In an essay writing in 1779, Judith Sargeant Murray promoted the cause of women's education.
A. In an essay B. women's education C. the cause of D. writing
Câu 12 (TH): Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities
today.
A. with B. industrial C. problems D. are
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.
Câu 13 (TH): Although it's a long day for us, we are all contented with what we do.
A. interested B. excited C. dissatisfied D. pleased
Câu 14 (VD): New electronic devices have been developed to satisfy users’ ever-changing needs.
A. constant B. predictable C. unstable D. changeable
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.
Câu 15 (VD): We paid for the meal. We wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
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C. In order to pay for the meal, we wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
D. The meal we paid for is what we want to say sorry for what we had done.
Câu 16 (VD): He works in the same office with two women. They are very beautiful and tactful.
A. He works in the same office with two women who are very beautiful and tactful.
B. Working in the same office with the two beautiful women makes him very tactful.
C. The offices where he and the two very beautiful and tactful women work are the same.
D. The two women's beauty and tact explain why he wants to work at their office.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Câu 17 (VDC): The tiger is of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the verge B. on the wing C. on the rocks D. on the ground
Câu 18 (VD): Peter is much his brother.
A. more young and intelligent than B. younger and more intelligent than
C. the more intelligent and younger than D. more intelligent and younger than
Câu 19 (TH): The students got the librarian books for them.
A. to buy B. bought C. buying D. buy
Câu 20 (TH): I and Kenny pen pal friends since I Singapore.
A. are/ visit B. were/ visited C. were/ have visited D. have been/ visited
Câu 21 (TH): I don't mind you the washing up.
A. helping/ do B. helping/ doing C. help/ do D. to help/ to do
Câu 22 (TH): I hate newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies!
A. daily B. tabloid C. magazine D. online
Câu 23 (TH): Iphone 11 Pro Max is the latest in the field of smartphone design of Apple.
A. creation B. creator C. create D. creativity
Câu 24 (NB): I'd rather than anything else.
A. go shopping B. going shopping C. going to shop D. to go shopping
Câu 25 (VD): They hope to a cure for the disease.
A. catch up on B. fill up with C. go along with D. come up with
Câu 26 (TH): Had he come earlier, he her.
A. will have met B. would have met C. wouldn't have meet D. would meet
Câu 27 (TH): He is very keen English, but he is not good listening.
A. on/ at B. at/ at C. at/ on D. on/ in
Câu 28 (TH): Urbanization can bring social health and benefit. , it also has its drawback.
A. By the way B. Furthermore C. Moreover D. However
Câu 29 (TH): We need to act quickly to to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the whole planet.
A. transit B. go back C. reverse D. adapt
Câu 30 (NB): tennis is my favorite sport. I play once or twice week if I can, but I'm not
very good player.
A. a/ x/ the B. x/ a/ the C. x / the/ a D. x/ a/ a
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.
Câu 31 (VDC): The project has been put on ice until our boss decides what to do next.
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Câu 32 (TH): Many Vietnamese teenagers used to idolize Ngo Ba Kha because of his weird dances and
negative speeches.
A. worship B. detest C. impress D. hate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Clara Barton became known as "The Angel of the Battlefield" during the American Civil War. Born in
Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821, Clara Barton's interest in helping soldiers on the battlefield began when she was
told army stories from her father. Another event that influenced her decision to help soldiers was an accident
her brother had. His injuries were cared for by Barton for 2 years. At the time, she was only 11 years old.
Barton began teaching school at the age of 15. She taught for 18 years before she moved to Washington, D.C in
1854.
The civil war broke out 6 years later. Immediately, Barton started war service by helping the soldiers
with their needs. At the battle of Bull run, Clara Barton received permission from the government to take care
of the sick and hurt. Barton did this with great empathy and kindness. She acknowledged each soldier as a
person. Her endurance and courage on the battlefield were admired by many. When the war ended in 1865, she
used 4 years of her life to assist the government in searching for soldiers who were missing during the war.
The search for missing soldiers and years of hard work made her feeble physically. In 1869, her doctors
recommended a trip to Europe for a rest. While she was on vacation, she became involved with the International
Red Cross, an organization set up by the Geneva Convention in 1864. Clara Barton realized that the Red Cross
would be a best help to the United States. After she returned to the United States, she worked very hard to
create an American Red Cross. She talked to government leaders and let American people know about the Red
Cross. In 1881, the National Society of the Red Cross was finally established with its headquarters in
Washington, D.C. Clara Barton managed its activities for 23 years.
Barton never let her age stop her from helping people. At the age of 79, she helped flood victims in
Galveston, Texas. Barton finally resigned from the Red Cross in 1904. She was 92 years old and had truly
earned her title "The Angel of the Battle".
Câu 33 (TH): According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the young Barton Clara?
A. She helped her father when he was a soldier.
B. She helped her brother who hurt in an accident.
C. She made a decision to live with her brother for 2 years.
D. She suffered from an accident when she was 11.
Câu 34 (TH): What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Clara Barton became a nurse during the American Civil War.
B. Clara Barton was a kind and strong woman who helped people in need.
C. Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers and she was the founder of the Red Cross.
D. Clara Barton worked for disaster victims until she was old.
Câu 35 (TH): The word this in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. took care of the sick and hurt B. cooked for soldiers
C. recognized each soldier as a person D. received permission
Câu 36 (TH): What does the author mention about the American Red Cross?
A. It was first established in the Unites States.
B. Barton tried to have it set up in American.
C. The American people were not interested in the Red Cross.
D. It was disapproved again and again by the Geneva Convention.
Câu 37 (VD): What can be inferred about the government?
A. It showed Clara Barton great empathy and kindness.
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D. It had respect for Clara Barton.
Câu 38 (TH): What can be the best title of the reading passage?
A. The International Red Cross B. The angle of the Battlefield
C. The American Civil War D. The American Red Cross
Câu 39 (TH): The word “acknowledged” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .
A. recognized B. believed C. nursed D. pleaded
Câu 40 (VD): The phrase “broke out” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. broken down B. closed C. extended D. began
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 41 (NB): A. biology B. geography C. scientific D. environment
Câu 42 (NB): A. floppy B. idol C. cotton D. embrace
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the crucial
problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare. And since man's
inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that
many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop.
Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to withstand its
desiccating effects. No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist there. Few large animals are found. The
giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat. Since desert country is open, it
holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest. Its population is largely
nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated. Having adapted to their
austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the word.
The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. None could survive if,
like Mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes. So
most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt
only by night. The surface of the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the
temperature is only 60 degrees.
Câu 43 (TH): Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as .
A. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
B. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
C. water is an essential part of his existence
D. very few large animals are found in the desert
Câu 44 (NB): The word "Them" in the passage refer to .
A. minutes B. animals C. people D. water
Câu 45 (TH): The title for this passage could be .
A. "Animal Life in a Desert Environment"
B. "Man's Life in a Desert Environment"
C. "Desert Plants"
D. "Life Underground"
Câu 46 (TH): According to the passage, creatures in the desert .
A. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
B. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
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Câu 47 (TH): The phrase "those forms" in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT _.
A. water-loving animals B. moist-skinned animals
C. the coyote and the bobcat D. many large animals
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.
Câu 48 (VDC): They got success since they took my advice.
A. They took my advice, and failed.
B. But for my advice, they would not have got success.
C. My advice stopped them from getting success.
D. If they did not take my advice, they would not get success.
Câu 49 (VDC): "I'll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport," he said to me.
A. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.
B. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
C. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
D. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
Câu 50 (VD): He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months.
B. He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months.
C. He had tested his eyes ten months ago.
D. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.

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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 from 1 to 2.
Câu 1 (VDC): Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. felt sorry for us B. changed his decision
C. refused to change his decision D. wanted to continue
Câu 2: English, Maths and Literature are core subjects, which are compulsory in the national examination.
A. minor B. main C. nonessential D. unimportant
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 from 3 to 5.
Câu 3 (NB): My parents and I go usually to the zoo when we have free time.
A. My B. go usually C. when D. free time
Câu 4 (TH): Dreams commonly made up of either visual or verbal images.
A. commonly B. made up of C. either D. or
Câu 5: Globally and internationally, in the 1990’s stood out as the warmest decade in the history of weather
records.
A. Globally and internationally B. stood out
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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 from 6 to 7.
Câu 6 (TH): “That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about.”
A. behaving nice B. good behavior C. behaving improperly D. behaving cleverly
Câu 7 (TH): We are now in a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. a physical society C. an inactive society D. a working society
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of the
pair of sentences in the following questions from 8 to 9.
Câu 8 (VD): Tim went on a two-day trip. He took more clothes than necessary.
A. Tim needn’t have taken so many clothes on a two-day trip.
B. Tim can’t have taken so many clothes on a two-day trip.
C. Tim couldn’t have taken so many clothes on a two-day trip.
D. Tim mustn’t have taken so many clothes on a two-day trip.
Câu 9 (VDC): John lent me money. Otherwise, I would have gone out of business.
A. I wouldn’t have gone out of business if John had lent me money.
B. Had it not been for John lending me money, I would have gone out of business.
C. Even if John lent me money, I went out of business.
D. John lent me money, but I went out of business.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges from 10 to 11.
Câu 10 (TH): Two colleagues are talking with each other about their work at the office.
Tom: “Lucy! I got a promotion today!” - Lucy: “ ”
A. Wow, this is great news! I am so glad for you. B. If I want to lead, then I need to prove it.
C. Convince people of their value, just to lead. D. Always set yourself outs as an example, do a good job.
Câu 11 (NB): Tom: “Didn’t you go to the cinema last night?” - Lucy: “ ”
A. Yes, I stayed at home. B. Ok. That’s a good idea.
C. No, it was too cold to go out. D. Yes, I lost the ticket.
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 from 12 to 13.
Câu 12 (TH): A. spoon B. book C. mood D. moon
Câu 13 (NB): A. developed B. pretended C. vibrated D. visited
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 14 to 27.
Câu 14 (TH): I have just found the book .
A. which you were looking B. you were looking
C. for that you were looking D. you were looking for
Câu 15 : In the UK, seven is usually regarded the luckiest number while thirteen is the opposite.
A. like B. with C. for D. as
Câu 16 (VD): They sacrifices so that their only child could have a good education.
A. did B. provided C. made D. lent
Câu 17: To Michelle, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good for her.
A. role B. action C. example D. behaviour
Câu 18: I a bike to school every day but today I to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday.
A. ride - am going B. is riding - am going C. rode - went D. ride - go
Câu 19 (VD): Thanks to the AI applications, Internet users into a new language in real time.
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 A. can get webpages to translate B. can translate webpages
C. can have webpages translated D. can have webpages translate
Câu 20 (VD): At the level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. postgraduate B. primary C. undergraduate D. secondary
Câu 21 (TH): The lecturer recommended _ a number of books before the exam.
A. to have read B. to read C. we reading D. reading
Câu 22: Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to _ eye contact with a person who has a high position.
A. put B. maintain C. lose D. show
Câu 23 (TH): Ellie asked Stan to look at the new catalogue.
A. whether he wants B. did he want C. do you want D. if he wanted
Câu 24 (VD): In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t _ at somebody house on the 1st day of the New Year unless
you have been invited by the house owner.
A. put up B. go up C. show up D. get up
Câu 25: In the past, the and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding.
A. proposing B. proposed C. proposal D. propose
Câu 26 (VD): Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be .
A. more charming B. the least charming C. the more charming D. the most charming
Câu 27 (TH): Japanese manage to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass person
who they are speaking with.
A. The - the B. A - a C. The - a D. A - the
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 28 to 35.
Belgium is a very old country, with a fascinating mixture of old customs and modern laws. Belgium
weddings may be performed as a civil ceremony or as a religious ceremony.
Traditionally, when a couple in Belgium wishes to announce their marriage, the wedding invitations are
printed on two sheets of paper, one from the bride's family and one sheet from the groom's family. These
wedding invitations symbolize the union of the two families and the partnership of the new union.
An ancient Belgium custom that is designed to unite the two families calls for the bride to stop as she
walks up the aisle and to hand her mother a single flower. The two then embrace. Then, during the recessional,
the bride and groom walk to the groom's mother and the new bride hands her new mother-in-law a single flower
and the two of them embrace, symbolizing the bride's acceptance of her new mother.
One of the most important and enduring traditions of the Belgium wedding is for the bride to carry a
specially embroidered handkerchief that has her name embroidered on it. After the wedding this handkerchief is
framed and hung on the wall in a place of honor. When the next female member of the bride's family is to be
wed, the handkerchief is removed from its frame, the new bride's name is embroidered onto it, and it is passed
down. The wedding handkerchief is passed from generation to generation, and is considered an important
family heirloom.
During the wedding mass, the bride and the groom are enthroned in two large chairs placed near the altar,
symbolizing that on this day and in this place they are the king and the queen. At the conclusion of the
ceremony, the groom slips the wedding ring onto the third finger of his bride's left hand. The ring, being an
endless circle, symbolizes never-ending love, and the third finger of the left hand is believed to hold the vein
that travels to the heart, symbolizing love. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bride and groom share their
first kiss as husband and wife. The kiss is considered a symbolic act of sharing each other's spirit as the couple
each breathes in a portion of their new mate's soul.
The bridesmaids traditionally take up a collection of coins and as the bride and groom exit the church, the
bridesmaids toss the coins to the poor outside the church. Giving gifts of money to the poor helps to insure
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 Following the wedding the bride and groom are off on their honeymoon. In ancient times the honeymoon,
which was celebrated by the drinking of mead, or honey wine, would last 28 days, one complete cycle of the
moon. This was to make sure that the bride's family did not try to steal their daughter back from her new
husband.
(Adapted from http://www.best-country.com/)
Câu 28 (TH): The word "insure" in the paragraph 6 could be best replaced by .
A. express B. indemnify C. determine D. affirm
Câu 29 (TH): The following is true about Belgium's wedding, EXCEPT .
A. The bride often hugs her mother-in-law before embracing her mother
B. The weddings in Belgium are not only a civil event but also a religious one
C. The wedding invitations are the symbol of both the bride's and the groom's families
D. Each mother of the couple is given a single flower in their children's wedding
Câu 30 (TH): The author mentioned honeymoon in the past in the last paragraph as a period that .
A. lasts for a fortnight after wedding B. the new couple serves the guests honey wine
C. the bride and the groom live far from each other
D. protects the new bride from her family's effort to take her back
Câu 31 (TH): Which of the following could be the best title of this passage?
A. Belgium's wedding customs and traditions
B. The bride's and groom's traditional activities on their wedding day
C. Belgium's wedding ceremony
D. The differences between an ancient wedding and a modern one in Belgium
Câu 32 (VD): The word "heirloom" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. representation B. pride C. dowry D. inheritance
Câu 33 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that the wedding handkerchief .
A. is highly appreciated in the home of Belgian people
B. is only replaced by another person in their house
C. is prepared for the bride by her mother before the wedding
D. is embroidered in most important occasions in Belgium
Câu 34 (TH): According to paragraph 5, what is CORRECT about the wedding ring?
A. The groom wears the ring for his mate at the beginning of the ceremony.
B. The ring represents the boundless love of the couple.
C. The ring is presented by the queen and the king of their country.
D. It is worn onto the third finger of the bride's right hand.
Câu 35 (NB): What does the word "them" in the third paragraph refer to?
A. the groom and his mother-in-law B. the bride and the groom
C. the bride and her mother D. the bride and her mother-in-law
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 36 to 40.
One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training
programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunity for on-the-job training and work experience.
Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical
elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you
will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of the time will be
spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning
to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and find out if you
can see yourself working there after completing your training.
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 This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have
completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have
hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognised training programmes in Germany,
so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which one that might
be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many German cities at
different times in the year.
Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very
good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two
thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme.
(Source: http ://www. make-it-in-germany. com)
Câu 36 (NB): How many German school leavers choose this vocational training programme?
A. around one out of five B. less than a third C. about 70% D. well over 75%
Câu 37 (NB): The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to .
A. organisation B. machinery C. knowledge D. company
Câu 38 (TH): Which of the following statements best describes the dual vocational training programmes?
A. These programmes provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical working experience.
B. These programmes consist of an intensive theoretical course of two and a half years at a vocational school.
C. These programmes require you to have only practical working time at a certain company.
D. These programmes offer you some necessary technical skills to do your future job.
Câu 39 (TH): The word “hands-on” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. practical B. technical C. theoretical D. integral
Câu 40 (TH): Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?
A. Employment Opportunities and Prospects in Germany
B. Dual Vocational Training System in Germany
C. Combination of Theory and Practice in Studying in Germany
D. Higher Education System in Germany
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank from 41 to 45.
Going Inside Black Holes
One of the strangest phenomena in the universe is the black hole. For years, (41) have studied
black holes in an attempt to better understand how they function. Like vacuum cleaners, black holes will suck
up anything (42) crosses their path. The incredible sucking power that black holes generate comes
from gravity. They can quickly swallow up anything including planets, space debris, and anything else
imaginable. Even light cannot escape the (43) of black holes. Since they are able to pull in light,
black holes are nearly impossible to see even with high-powered telescopes. (44) , scientists are able
to detect the presence of black holes in space because of their effect on an observed area.
Black holes can originate in a few ways. One type of black holes occurs when a star comes to the end of
its lifecycle and it dies in a supernova explosion. They can also occur when the mass of a neutron star becomes
so (45) that it collapses in on itself. Black holes may also occur when several large and dense stars
collide with one another in space.
Câu 41 (TH): A. scientist B. scientific C. science D. scientists
Câu 42 (NB): A. that B. what C. whose D. who
Câu 43 (TH): A. catch B. opportunity C. achievement D. grasp
Câu 44 (TH): A. Moreover B. However C. In fact D. Therefore
Câu 45 (VD): A. immense B. great C. huge D. extreme
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 46 to 47.
Câu 46 (NB): A. represent B. envelop C. volunteer D. interact
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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 from 48 to 50.
Câu 48 (VD): “Well done, Jerry, you’ve passed the driving test.”
A. I told Jerry that she had done well in her driving test. B. I told that Jerry had passed her driving test.
C. I congratulated Jerry for passing her driving test. D. I congratulated Jerry on passing her driving test.
Câu 49 (TH): My brother and I went to that school.
A. I went to that school and so my brother did. B. I went to that school and so did my brother.
C. I went to that school and my brother, too. D. I went to that school and so my brother did, too.
Câu 50 (VDC): If only you had told me the truth about the theft.
A. Had you had told me the truth, there wouldn’t have been the theft.
B. You only told me the truth if there was a theft.
C. Only if you has told me the truth about the theft.
D. You should have told me the truth about the theft.

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