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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CÀ MAU ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 5 trang) KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2021 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 02/12/2020 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: .......................................................................... Số báo danh: ............................................................................... Mã đề thi: 401 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. inside B. provide C. acid D. decide Question 2: A. stops B. schools C. books D. texts Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 3: Nam and Mai are talking about the environment. - Nam: “I think it's high time we taught the children about protecting the nature.” - Mai: “_______” A. I couldn't agree more. B. Don't bother. C. It's very kind of you. D. Not a chance. Question 4: Lora is speaking to Tom at their friend’s birthday party. - Lora: “When's your birthday?” - Tom: “_______” A. Congratulations! B. I'm 24. C. Good idea! D. On June 10th. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 5: A. vertical B. supportive C. marvellous D. possible Question 6: A. accept B. believe C. support D. follow Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 7: The study that has just been published backs up their theory completely. A. develops B. holds C. tests D. supports Question 8: How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? A. participated in B. performed C. succeeded in D. hosted Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 9: The second teaching method was less practical than the first one. A. The first teaching method was less practical than the second one. B. The second teaching method was not as practical as the first one. C. The first teaching method was not as practical as the second one. D. The second teaching method was more practical than the first one. Question 10: “I am washing my clothes now,” said Mary. A. Mary said that she was washing my clothes then. B. Mary said that she washed her clothes then. C. Mary said that she had washed her clothes then. D. Mary said that she was washing her clothes then. Question 11: You are not allowed to drive when you are drunk. A. You mustn’t drive when you are drunk. B. You needn’t drive when you are drunk. C. You shouldn’t drive when you are drunk. D. You can’t drive when you are drunk. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 12: Put your coat on. Otherwise, you will get cold. A. But for your coat, you won’t get cold. B. Unless you put your coat on, you will get cold. C. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on. D. If you put your coat on, you will get cold. Question 13: I finished my project. Then I left for a two-week holiday. A. Right after I had returned from my two-week holiday, I finished my project. B. Not until I had had a two-week holiday did I finish my project. C. Scarcely had I left for a two-week holiday when I finished my project. D. No sooner had I finished my project than I left for a two-week holiday. 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. Dolphins are one of the most intelligent species on the planet, which makes them a very interesting animal to scientists. In their natural habitats, dolphins use various vocalization techniques. They whistle and squeak to recognize members of their pod, identify and protect their young, and call out warnings of danger. They also make clicking sounds used for echolocation to find food and obstacles in dark and murky waters. Amazingly, the whistling sound that the bottlenose dolphin makes has been found to have a similar pattern to human language. They always make conversational sounds when they greet each other. If you listen to dolphins’ squeaks and squeals, it will sound like they are having a conversation. Dolphins usually use both sound and body language to communicate with each other. It is through gesture and body language, however, that most of their communication with humans comes. Dolphins can be trained to perform complicated tricks. This suggests they have a high level of intelligence and communication capacity. If they work for a long time with a trainer, they are able to recognize and understand human commands. A lot of dolphin communication has been studied using dolphins in captive environments. These studies have been criticized because some marine biologists believe that dolphins living in aquariums or research centers cannot be considered “normal”. Even so, most believe that studying dolphin communication in captivity is useful for beginning to understand the complexity of dolphin communication. After all, dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals. Their ability to communicate is impressive and worthy of study. (Source: Toefl Junior Reading Test) Question 14: What is the best title of the passage? A. Communications among Dolphins B. Dolphins’ Social Tendencies with Humans C. Complex Patterns in Dolphin Life D. Intelligent Mammals in Captivity Question 15: According to paragraph 2, dolphins always make conversational sounds when they _______. A. hear human language B. play in murky waters C. greet each other D. listen to humans Question 16: The word “commands” in line 5, paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. orders B. languages C. gestures D. actions Question 17: The word “most” in line 3, paragraph 4 refers to the majority of _______. A. marine biologists B. aquariums C. dolphins D. research centers Question 18: Which of the following is NOT true about dolphin communication? A. Communication using sounds and gestures occurs between dolphins. B. Dolphins’ squeals and squeaks sound conversational to the human ear. C. Dolphins' clicking sounds are sometimes used to greet humans. D. Body language and gestures are used for communication with humans. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19: At about six in the evening the birthday party came to an end. We were all tired but happy. A. finished B. began C. stopped D. completed Question 20: “If you’re ever in a jam and need any help, ask me.” A. in a bad condition B. in a favourable condition C. in an easy situation D. in a trouble 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. Ecotourism is often regarded as a form of nature-based tourism and has become an important alternative source of tourists. In addition to providing the traditional resort-leisure product, it has been argued that ecotourism resort management should have a particular focus on best-practice environmental management, an educational and interpretive component, and direct and indirect contributions to the conservation of the natural and cultural environment. Couran Cove Island Resort is a large integrated ecotourism-based resort located south of Brisbane on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. As the world’s population becomes increasingly urbanised, the demand for tourist attractions which are environmentally friendly, serene and offer amenities of a unique nature, has grown rapidly. Couran Cove Resort, which is one of such tourist attractions, is located on South Stradbroke Island, occupying approximately 150 hectares of the island. South Stradbroke Island is separated from the mainland by the Broadwater, a stretch of sea 3 kilometers wide. Being located on an offshore island, the resort is only accessible by means of water transportation. The resort provides hourly ferry service from the marina on the mainland to and from the island. Within the resort, transport modes include walking trails, bicycle tracks and the beach train. The reception area is the counter of the shop which has not changed in 8 years at least. The accommodation is an octagonal ‘Bure’. This is a large room that is clean but! The equipment is basic and sometimes defective. Our ceiling fan only worked on high speed for example. Beds are hard but clean, there is television, radio, an old air conditioner and a small fridge. These “Bures” are right on top of each other and night noises do carry so be careful what you say and do. The only thing is the mosquitos but if you forget to bring mosquito repellant they sell some on the island. As an ecotourism-based resort, most of the planning and development of the attraction has been concentrated on the need to co-exist with the fragile natural environment of South Stradbroke Island to achieve sustainable development. (Source: https://ieltsmaterial.com) Question 21: What is the best title of the passage? A. The Accommodation in Couran Cove Resort B. Ecotourism and Couran Cove Island Resort C. The Planning and Development of Ecotourism D. Ecotourism and Sustainable Development Question 22: The word “serene” in line 4, paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. peaceful B. noisy C. bustle D. impressive Question 23: According to paragraph 2, how can tourists travel from the marina on the mainland to and from the island? A. by bicycle B. by ferry C. on foot D. by train Question 24: The word “some” in line 16, paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. “Bures” B. beds C. mosquitos D. mosquito repellant Question 25: According to paragraph 2, _______ has not changed in at least 8 years. A. the bicycle B. the beach train C. the counter D. the large room Question 26: According to the passage, which of the following statements about Couran Cove Resort is NOT true? A. Tourists must use a means of water transportation to reach the Resort. B. Tourists can buy mosquito repellant on the island if they forget to bring it. C. The accommodation and the equipment in the resort are modern. D. It is environmentally friendly, serene and offers amenities of a unique nature. Question 27: The word “occupying” in line 5, paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. becoming busy B. holding C. taking up D. taking control Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 28: We had prepared everything by the time the guests _______. A. were coming B. had come C. came D. come Question 29: If the technology _______ available, we would be able to expand the business. A. would become B. had become C. became D. were become Question 30: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a geo-political and _______ organization. A. economics B. economy C. economic D. economical Question 31: The teacher accused her students of not having _______ attention to what she had said. A. drawn B. paid C. taken D. given Question 32: He joined the army_______ from university. A. after he had graduated B. while he was graduating C. since he graduated D. before he graduated Question 33: I never do the cleaning. I will clean my room when_______ fly. A. birds B. cats C. pigs D. ducks Question 34: We had the school picnic _______. A. in spite of the rain B. even though it rains C. although it is raining D. despite of the rain Question 35: Would you mind_______ in a questionnaire about what you watch on television? A. filling B. to fill C. fill D. filled Question 36: All of the applicants___ for the interview this time stood a good chance of being offered the post. A. were called B. called C. calling D. to call Question 37: In developed countries, _______ government provides free medical services for the elderly. A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the Question 38: A/ (An) _______ species is a population of organism which is at risk of becoming extinct. A. danger B. endanger C. endangered D. endangerment Question 39: Bob apologized to his teacher_______ being late. A. for B. from C. with D. of Question 40: That man is very lucky, _______? A. isn’t he B. was he C. did he D. doesn’t he Question 41: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of_______ devices. A. labor-saving B. pollution-free C. environment-friendly D. time-consuming Question 42: He’s_______ flu again. That’s the third time this year. A. get on with B. come up with C. cut down on D. gone down with Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: My father is fond of read books, listening to music, and playing sports in his free time. A. is B. read C. playing D. in Question 44: Economics are the study of how the society organizes its money, trade, and industry. A. are B. how C. organizes D. industry Question 45: She sticks to the principal that everyone should be treated equally. A. principal B. that C. be D. equally 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 the numbered blanks. The world is currently experiencing a pandemic of an infectious disease called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). So far, there have been over 4 million infected cases across the world and more than 400 thousand deaths. COVID-19 is a disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people ( 46 ) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience cold or flu-like symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer are more likely to __(47 ) serious illness. COVID-19 impacts the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions most severely. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is well informed about the COVID-19 virus, what the disease causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and ( 48 ) people from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spreads ( 49 ) through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you minimize the potential that you infect someone else. At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. ( 50 ) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. (Source: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1) Question 46: A. whom B. which C. who D. whose Question 47: A. treat B. detect C. develop D. prevent Question 48: A. another B. other C. the other D. others Question 49: A. especially B. primarily C. slowly D. partly Question 50: A. Therefore B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However ---------- HẾT ---------- SỞ GD & ĐT HÀ NỘI ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2021 TRƯỜNG PT THỰC HÀNH SƯ PHẠM Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Đề thi có 04 trang Thời gian: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề) Họ, tên thí sinh: …………………………........ Số báo danh: …………… Mã đề thi: 745 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (1) ____ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the (2) ____ criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally in the (3) ____ of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. (4) ____, if someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (5) ____. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive. Question 1: A. idea B. brain C. mind D. thought Question 2: A. constructive B. construction C. constructively D. constructiveness Question 3: A. absentee B. shortage C. missing D. lack Question 4: A. However B. Whereas C. Hence D. Otherwise Question 5: A. to publish B. publishes C. published D. publish Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 6: (A) Neither the Minister nor his colleagues (B) has given an explanation (C) for the chaos in (D) the financial market last week. A. Neither B. has given C. for D. the financial market Question 7: Her (A) disappointed exam results (B) are (C) entirely due to her (D) inattention in class. A. disappointed B. are C. entirely D. inattention Question 8: Eleanor Roosevelt (A) was one of the (B) most active and (C) influence first (D) ladies. A. was B. most active C. influence D. ladies Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. Question 9: “Let's have a picnic next Saturday,” Julia said. A. Julia said that let's have a picnic the next Saturday. B. Julia suggested having a picnic the following Saturday. C. Julia advised how about having a picnic the next Saturday. D. Julia told that why they didn't have a picnic next Saturday. Question 10: My new school is a little further than my old one. A. My old school is not as far as my new one. B. My new school is not as far as my old one. C. My old school is a little further than my new one. D. My new school is near my old one. Question 11: His letter is full of mistakes. He sent it without checking. A. He must have checked the mistakes carefully before sending his letter. B. He should have checked the mistakes carefully before sending his letter. C. He could have checked the mistakes carefully before sending his letter. D. He can have checked the mistakes carefully before sending his letter. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 12: He helps me every day. I can finish my homework. A. Provided he helped me every day, I would not finish my homework. B. Unless he helps me every day, I will finish my homework. C. But for his daily help, I would not finish my homework. D. I would not finish my homework if he helped me every day. Question 13: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause. A. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty. B. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause. C. Poor as he was, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause. D. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 14: Spaghetti is not a delicious dish, _______? A. is it B. isn’t it C. was it D. wasn’t it? Question 15: We might be able to catch______ last train if we hurried. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article) Question 16: You ______ many good choices for the future if you are admitted to a famous university. A. will have B. had C. would have D. would have had Question 17: My father often spends one hour ______ gardening every day. A. making B. do C. make D. doing Question 18: The panda’s ___________ habitat is the bamboo forest. A. natured B. nature C. naturally D. natural Question 19: I remember _______ to the zoo when I was a child. A. to take B. being taken C. taking D. to be taken Question 20: The teacher criticized me______ making too many stupid mistakes in the essay. A. on B. for C. about D. by Question 21: Labor Unions and the company________ in a confrontation over plans to curb benefits. A. carried away B. faced off C. caught up D. showed up Question 22: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader______ Trump at the White House after his inauguration some years ago. A. visiting B. visit C. to visit D. visited Question 23: I went there once a long time ago and _______ back since. A. wasn’t B. had not been C. hasn’t been D. have not been Question 24: The house owner________ coming near the dog as it could become very fierce unexpectedly. A. stopped me B. accused me of C. warned me against D. advised me Question 25: Nam is motivated to study _______he knows that a good education can improve his life. A. so that B. therefore C. so D. because Question 26: Some ethnic groups have strange ______ such as walking on fire to prevent natural disasters. A. spirits B. customs C. national prides D. behaviors Question 27: He has the ______ face and skin of an old traveller. A. thought-provoking B. year-round C. overloaded D. weather-beaten Question 28: It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the _______ of life on the earth. A. sustainability B. conservation C. responsibility D. purification Mark 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. Question 29: The one thing you mustn’t do is be late because the boss is very hot on punctuality. A. worried about B. good about C. funny about D. strict about Question 30: In view of the global financial crisis, Tom and his brother have been laid-off, so they are on the dole. A. receiving a lot of attention B. living on their parents’ support C. living on unemployment benefits D. selling goods on pavements Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 31: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. busy with B. free from C. relaxed about D. interested in Question 32: Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at home with her family. A. unwilling to make a decision B. able to make a choice C. eager to make a plan D. unready to make up her mind 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. Question 33: George is talking to Michelle in the room. - George: “_______.” - Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.” A. You’ve done your work B. This is a present for you C. I’m glad that you’re well again D. You look pretty in this dress Question 34: Tom’s in the doctor’s office because he doesn’t feel well with his stomach. - Doctor: “Remember not to eat fast. It’s not good for your health.” - Patient: “_______” A. All right, I won’t. Thanks, doctor. B. It’s OK. I will. C. Thanks for your suggestion. D. I’m sorry. I have eaten so much fat. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 35: A. undertake B. cave C. pastime D. spectator Question 36: A. chores B. houses C. coaches D. dishes 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 main stress in each of the following questions. Question 37: A. dissolve B. observe C. publish D. appraise Question 38: A. ancestor B. measurement C. counterpart D. appearance 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 following questions. The peregrine falcon, a predatory bird indigenous to North America, was once in danger of extinction. In the 1960s, scientists discovered by products of the pesticide DDT in the birds’ eggs, which caused them to be too soft to survive. The use of the pesticide had been banned in the United States, but the falcons were eating migratory birds from other places where DDT was still used. In order to increase the survival rate, scientists were raising the birds in laboratories and then releasing them into mountainous areas. This practice achieved only moderate success, however, because many of the birds raised in captivity could not survive in the wild. There is now, however, a new alternative to releases in the wild. A falcon that has been given the name Scarlett chose to make her home on a ledge of the 33rd floor of a Baltimore, Maryland, office building rather than in the wild, and, to the surprise of the scientists, she has managed to live quite well in the city. Following this example, programs have been initiated that release birds like Scarlett into cities rather than into their natural wild habitat. These urban releases are becoming a common way to strengthen the species. Urban homes have several benefits for the birds that wild spots do not. First, there is an abundance of pigeons and small birds as food sources. The peregrine in the city is also protected from its main predator, the great horned owl. Urban release programs have been very successful in reestablishing the peregrine falcons along the East Coast. Though they are still an endangered species, their numbers increased from about 60 nesting pairs in 1975 to about 700 pairs in 1992. In another decade the species may flourish again, this time without human help. (Source: Adapted from TOEFL reading) Question 39: What is the main topic of the passage? A. harmful effects of pesticides B. endangered species C. survival of peregrine falcons D. releases into the wild Question 40: Why were the peregrine falcons in danger? A. because they were prized by hunters and hunted to near extinction B. because of pesticides used by American farmers C. because they ate birds from other countries where DDT was still used D. because they migrated to countries where their eggs could not survive Question 41: In line 3, the word “banned” could be best replaced by ____________. A. developed B. authorized C. disseminated D. prohibited Question 42: According to the passage, where have the release programs been the most successful? A. in the wild B. on the East Coast C. in mountainous areas D. in office buildings Question 43: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a reason why a falcon might choose to live in a city? A. There is abundant food. B. There are high places to nest. C. There is a lack of predators. D. There are other falcons nearby. 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 44 to 50. The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon. People of different cultures are more prone to contact certain illnesses because of the characteristic foods they consume. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, government researchers realized that nitrates nitrites (commonly used to preserve colour in meat) as well as other food additives caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which ingredients on the packaging label of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives that we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to cattle and poultry, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cows. Sometimes similar drugs are administered to animals not for medical purposes, but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue. A healthy diet is directly related to good health. Often we are unaware of detrimental substances we ingest. Sometimes well-meaning farmers or others who do not realize the consequences add these substances to food without our knowledge. Question 44: How has science done to disservice to people? A. As a result of scientific intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been added to our food. B. The scientists have preserved the colour of meats, but not of vegetables. C. It caused a lack of information concerning the value of food. D. Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated. Question 45: The word “carcinogenic” is closest in meaning to_________. A. trouble-making B. money-making C. cancer-causing D. colour-retaining Question 46: What are nitrates used for? A. They preserve the colour of meat B. They preserve flavor in package food C. There are objects of research D. They cause the animals become fatter Question 47: FDA means____________. A. Federal Dairy Additives B. Food and Drug Administration C. Final Difficult Analysis D. Food Direct Additives Question 48: All of the following statements are TRUE except _______. A. Drug are always given to animals for medical reasons B. Food may cause forty percent of the cancer in the world C. Researchers have known about the hazard of food additives for more than 45 years D. Some of the additives are added to the food and some are given to the living animals Question 49: The word “these” refers to___________? A. researchers B. nitrates and nitrites C. meats D. colours Question 50: The word “additives” is closest meaning to__________. A. begin substance B. natural substance C. added substance D. dangerous substance ---------- The End ---------Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm Giám thị 1: ……………………………. Giám thị 2: ………………………………… SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT KIM LIÊN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN 2 (2020-2021) Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề thi: 101 Họ tên thí sinh: .............................................................. Số báo danh: .................................................................. (Đề thi có 6 trang, gồm 50 câu - Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu - Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời) 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. Question 1: Adela and Phuong are talking about her new friend. - Adela: “_______” - Phuong: “He's tall and thin with blue eyes.” A. What does he look like? B. What is he like? C. How does he look like? D. How is he like? Question 2: Fiana and Fallon are talking about the weather. - Fiana: “Isn't it going to rain tonight?” - Fallon: “_______” A. Yes, it isn't. B. I hope not. C. I don't hope so. D. No, it is. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(S) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 3: We should husband our resources to make sure we can make it through these hard times. A. spend B. manage C. use up D. marry Question 4: Nowadays female engineers are not too thick on the ground. A. rare B. efficient C. overweight D. enormous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: When I told my family I wanted to be a professional musician, I faced a _______ of criticism from my parents, who strongly disapproved of the idea. A. barrage B. barricade C. blast D. attack Question 6: Mrs. Townsend was left _______ all the arrangements for the outing by herself. A. to make B. making C. having made D. to making Question 7: “If I _______ and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than five minutes.” - Albert Einstein A. have an hour to solve a problem B. had an hour solving a problem C. had had an hour to solve a problem D. had an hour to solve a problem Question 8: I’m sorry but I assure you that I had no intention _______ offending you. A. in B. of C. to D. for Question 9: We truly respected our father and always _______ by his rule. A. submitted B. obeyed C. complied D. abode Question 10: The wine had made him a little _______ and couldn't control his movement. A. narrow-minded B. light-headed C. light-footed D. light-hearted Question 11: She worked here for a while then _______ afternoon she just quit and left. A. an B. one C. the D. Ø Question 12: Do you know the woman who is wearing a _______? A. Swiss gold watch old valuable B. valuable old Swiss gold watch C. old gold watch Swiss valuable D. old Swiss gold valuable watch Question 13: I don't think that everyone likes the way he makes fun, _______? A. don't I B. do I C. don't they D. do they Question 14: _______ our children may be, we cannot go picnic in this weather. A. Though excited B. Excited as C. Because of excitement D. Exciting Question 15: The party leader travelled the length and _______ of the country in an attempt to spread message. A. width B. distance C. diameter D. breadth Question 16: I fell over when I was riding and my sister had to _______ a doctor. A. call on B. bring C. take D. fetch Question 17: _______ over long distances is a fact that everyone knows. A. That electricity transmitting B. That electricity can be transmitted C. That electricity D. That can be transmitted Question 18: Once _______ in the UK, the book will definitely win a number of awards in regional book fairs. A. is published B. having published C. published D. publishing Question 19: No matter how busy I may be, I shall be there tonight come what _______. A. may B. might C. can D. could Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20: What most prevents women from reaching the boardroom, say bosses and head hunters, is lack of hands-on experience of a firm’s core business. A. significant B. practical C. available D. tested Question 21: The conference was held with a view to laying down rules for the treatment and protection of the wounded and the disaster-stricken. A. establishing C. cancelling B. putting down D. putting aside Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 22: A. lifelong B. workout C. upgrade D. darkroom Question 23: A. introduce B. entertain C. successful D. millionaire Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 24: A. laughs B. bags C. slopes D. presidents Question 25: A. talked B. naked C. liked D. asked Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 26: Foreign students who are (A) doing a decision (B) about which school (C) to attend may not know exactly where (D) the choices are located. Question 27: (A) It is a good idea (B) to be careful in buying (C) or purchasing magazines (D) from salespersons who may come to your door. Question 28: The Netherlands, with (A) much of its land (B) living lower than sea level, (C) have a system of dikes and canals for (D) controlling water. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 29: For a cold, doctors often recommend that you rest and drink lot of fluids. A. Doctors would rather give advice about cold than about fluids. B. Rest and liquids are frequently advised for treatment of colds. C. The doctors recommend that you have cold soft drinks. D. You were told to come out of the cold and rest. Question 30: “Your application must be submitted before the end of the month,” said the secretary to applicants. A. The secretary told the applicants not to submit their application before the end of the month. B. The secretary said that the application had to be submitted before the end of the month. C. The secretary asked that the applicants submit their application before the end of the month. D. The secretary reminded the applicants to submit their applications before the end of the month. Question 31: If I had known about their wedding plan earlier, I would have been able to make time to attend the reception party. A. I knew their wedding would be planned earlier so I made some time to attend the reception party. B. I wish I had known their wedding plan sooner so that I could arrange time to attend the reception party. C. I don't know their wedding plan earlier so I can't make time to attend the reception party. D. When I knew their wedding party, it was too late to attend the reception party. 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 do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (32) ___. An employer will consider you (33) ___ for a position when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and what you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good at everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (34) ___ courses in that field may turn a weakness into strength. You will need to spend some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and desire for self-improvement will lead to success in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself your attitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask yourself if you have any (35) ___ talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (36) ___ if necessary. Question 32: A. health B. strength C. courage D. beauty Question 33: A. generously B. comfortably C. strictly D. seriously Question 34: A. making B. taking C. learning D. sitting Question 35: A. special B. lovely C. nice D. funny Question 36: A. attendances B. opinions C. fields D. jobs Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 37: It’s not fair to put all the blame on him. He's not the only one at fault. A. He doesn't deserve to be blamed for everything as there were others involved. 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. Only the one who were involved should be punished. Question 38: Colour is an important facet of nature. It influences the life of almost every creature. A. Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important. B. Colour influencing the life of almost every creature being an important facet of nature. C. Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature. D. Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Very few people, groups, or governments oppose globalization in its entirety. Instead, critics of globalization believe aspects of the way globalization operates should be changed. The debate over globalization is about what the best rules are for governing the global economy so that its advantages can grow while its problems can be solved. On one side of this debate are those who stress the benefits of removing barriers to international trade and investment, allowing capital to be allocated more efficiently and giving consumers greater freedom of choice. With free-market globalization, investment funds can move unimpeded from the rich countries to the developing countries. Consumers can benefit from cheaper products because reduced taxes make goods produced at low cost from faraway places cheaper to buy. Producers of goods gain by selling to a wider market. More competition keeps sellers on their toes and allows ideas and new technology to spread and benefit others. On the other side of the debate are critics who see neo-liberal policies as producing greater poverty, inequality, social conflict, cultural destruction, and environmental damage. They say that the most developed nations - the United States, Germany, and Japan - succeeded not because of free trade but because of protectionism and subsidies. They argue that the more recently successful economies of South Korea, Taiwan, and China all had strong state-led development strategies that did not follow neo-liberalism. These critics think that government encouragement of “infant industries” - that is, industries that are just beginning to develop-enables a country to become internationally competitive. Furthermore, those who criticize the Washington Consensus suggest that the inflow and outflow of money from speculative investors must be limited to prevent bubbles. These bubbles are characterized by the rapid inflow of foreign funds that bid up domestic stock markets and property values. When the economy cannot sustain such expectation, the bubbles burst as investors panic and pull their money out of the country. Protests by what is called the anti-globalization movement are seldom directed against globalization itself but rather against abuses that harm the rights of workers and the environment. The question raised by nongovernmental organizations and protesters at WTO and IMF gatherings is whether globalization will result in a rise of living standards or a race to the bottom as competition takes the form of lowering living standards and undermining environmental regulations. One of the key problems of the 21st century will be determining to what extent markets should be regulated to promote fair competition, honest dealing, and fair distribution of public goods on a global scale. Question 39: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that _______. A. investment will be allocated only to rich countries B. taxes that are paid on goods will be increased C. there will be less competition among producers D. consumers can benefit from cheaper products Question 40: The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means _______. A. distributed B. solved C. removed D. offered Question 41: The phrase “keeps sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means _______. A. prevents sellers from selling new products B. forces sellers to go bare-footed C. makes sellers responsive to any changes D. allows sellers to stand on their own feet Question 42: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of _______. A. their help to developing countries B. their neo-liberal policies C. their protectionism and subsidies D. their prevention of bubbles Question 43: The debate over globalization is about how _______. A. to spread ideas and strategies for globalization B. to govern the global economy for C. to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries D. to terminate globalization in its entirety 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 following questions. It takes a long time to raise a family of owlets, so the great horned owl begins early in the year. In January and February, or as late as March in the North, the male calls to the female with a resonant hoot. The female is larger than the male. She sometimes reaches a body length of twenty-two to twenty-four inches, with a wingspread up to fifty inches. To impress her, the male does a strange courtship dance. He bobs. He bows. He ruffles his feathers and hops around with an important air. He flutters from limb to limb and makes flying sorties into the air. Sometimes he returns with an offering of food. They share the repast, after which she joins the dance, hopping and bobbing about as though keeping time to the beat of an inner drum. Owls are poor home builders. They prefer to nest in a large hollow in a tree or even to occupy the deserted nest of a hawk or crow. These structures are large and rough, built of sticks and bark and lined with leaves and feathers. Sometimes owls nest on a rocky ledge, or even on the bare ground, even to occupy the deserted nest of a hawk or crow. These structures are large and rough, built of sticks and bark and lined with leaves and feathers. Sometimes owls nest on a rocky ledge, or even on the bare ground. The mother lays two or three round, dull white eggs. Then she stoically settles herself on the nest and spreads her feather skirts about her to protect her precious charges from snow and cold. It is five weeks before the first downy white owlet pecks its way out of the shell. As the young birds feather out, they look like wise old men with their wide eyes and quizzical expressions. They clamour for food and keep the parents busy supplying mice, squirrels, rabbits, crayfish, and beetles. Later in the season baby crows are taken. Migrating songsters, waterfowl, and game birds all fall prey to the hungry family. It is nearly ten weeks before fledglings leave the nest to search for their own food. The parent birds weary of family life by November and drive the young owls away to establish hunting ranges of their own. Question 44: What is the topic of this passage? A. Mating rituals of great homed owls B. Raising a family of great homed owls C. Habits of young great homed owls D. Nest building of great homed owls Question 45: The phrase “a resonant hoot” is closest in meaning to _______. A. a sound B. an offering of food C. an instrument D. a movement Question 46: It can be inferred from the passage that the courtship of great homed owls _______. A. happens in the fall B. takes place on the ground C. involves the male alone D. is an active process Question 47: According to the passage, great horned owls _______. A. may inhabit a previously used nest B. are discriminate nest builders C. need big nests for their numerous eggs D. build nests on tree limbs Question 48: According to the passage, which of the following is the mother owl’s job? A. To build the nest B. To initiate the courtship ritual C. To sit on the nest D. To feed the young Question 49: The phrase “precious charges” refers to _______. A. the hawks and crows B. other nesting owls C. the eggs D. the nest Question 50: According to the passage, young owlets eat everything EXCEPT _______. A. insects B. other small birds C. small mammals D. nuts and seeds -------------------- HẾT -------------------- TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI TỈNH HẢI DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN I MÔN TIẾNG ANH ___________________________ TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI TỈNH HẢI DƯƠNG STT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Mã đề 123 B C C B A C C A D D A A D D B D C D C B C B C B C Mã đề 345 C B C B C D D C A C B C C B A A D D B A C C A D D Mã đề 567 B C D B B C B C B C D D C A C B C B D C D A C C A Mã đề 789 A A D C B C B C A D C D B D C C B C B C B C C B A ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN I MÔN TIẾNG ANH (2020-2021) ___________________________ STT 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Mã đề 123 D D C A C B C D B B C B C A D C D B D C A A D C B Mã đề 345 D C D C B A A D C B B C D B B C B C A D C D B D C Mã đề 567 D D A A D D C B C B C B C A D C D B D C B D C A A Mã đề 789 A D D B D C D A C C A D D C B B C D B B D D C A C TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI TỈNH HẢI DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN I MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Năm học: 2020-2021) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Mã đề : 123) ___________________________ 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. 1. A. moment B. monument C. slogan D. quotient 2. A. provision B. conclusion C. pension D. precision 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. 3. A. police B. attract C. signal D. discuss 4. A. dynamic B. rhetoric C. climatic D. phonetic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 5. A new school __________ . They hope to finish building it next month. A. is being built B. has been built C. is built D. was built 6. We object __________ your leaving dinner to take phone calls. A. for B. on C. to D. with 7. This shirt is __________ that one. A. a bit less expensive B. as much expensive as C. not nearly as expensive as D. much far expensive than 8. Please take all personal belongings with you _________ leaving the train. A. when B. what C. whom D. which 9. It is still unclear _________ the Mayor will accept the recommendations of the City Council. A. yet B. about C. before D. whether 10. The PTA ________ parents and teachers who support the school by fund raising and other activities. A. which group of B. that is a group of C. it is a group of D. is a group of 11. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _________ with the interviewers. A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection 12. We expected her at nine but she finally ________ at midnight. A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned out 13. This cloud pattern is not _________ of a tropical hurricane. A. characterizing B. characterized C. characterization D. characteristic 14. Everyone is hoping and praying that _________ peace will eventually come to the area. A. durable B. ongoing C. irrevocable D. lasting 15. The ___________ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal. A. chances B. odds C. prospects D. bets 16. James could no longer bear the _________ surroundings of the decrepit old house. A. overbearing B. domineering C. pressing D. oppressive 17. There are a lot of crooked people in big cities. If you don’t want to be cheated, you’ll need to keep your ________ about you. A. mind B. head C. wits D. brain 18. Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this _________ . A. feat B. disaster C. handicap D. awkwardness 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. 19. The car sped up as it joined the rest of the traffic on the motorway. A. rocketed B. hurried up C. accelerated D. hastened 20. He had a strong desire to return to his home town. A. ambition B. yearning C. liking D. wish 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. 21. The (A) warming of the Earth, which is primarily (B) caused by the accumulation of gases, (C) are known as (D) the greenhouse effect. 22. (A) The graphics ability of a computer depends on (B) speed of (C) its processor and the (D) size of its RAM. 23. In (A) its pure state aluminum is a weak metal, but (B) when combined with elements such as copper or magnesium, it (C) is formed alloys of great (D) strength. 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. 24. During my time in Paris, I stayed in a cramped top-floor flat. A. huge B. spacious C. immense D. full 25. The senator defended his opponent’s policies in a televised speech. A. praised B. supported C. attacked D. attached 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. LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (26) _____ in salt and sugar. Experts recommend (27) _____ the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the amount of high fibre food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (28) ______ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (29) _______ . This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a (30) _________ of getting the balance right. 26. A. poor B. short C. small D. low 27. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing 28. A. from B. by C. with D. of 29. A. routine B. custom C. time D. manner 30. A. feeling B. wonder C. question D. need 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. Right now, the biggest source of energy in the world is fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are oil, gas, and coal. More than 80 percent of the world's energy comes from fossil fuel. There are many problems with fossil fuel. One problem is that when fossil fuel is burned, it pollutes the air. Also, when we take fossil fuel from the Earth, we often cause a lot of damage. Another problem is that we are running out of it. That is why we need new sources of energy. A big source of energy for many countries is nuclear power. Thirty-one countries use nuclear power. Many ships also use it. Nuclear power has some advantages. First of all, we can't run out of nuclear power. Nuclear power does not make the air dirty. Also, if a country has nuclear power, it doesn't need to buy as much as oil from other countries. However, there are also a lot of problems that come with nuclear power. For example, nuclear accidents are very serious. In 1986, there was a nuclear accident in Ukraine. In the next 20 years, about 4,000 people got sick and died. In 2011, there was another very serious nuclear accident in Japan. Japan is still trying to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident. Many people don't want nuclear power in their countries. They say that it is not safe. A lot of people want their countries to use safer and cleaner ways to get electricity. There have been protests against nuclear energy in the United States, Russia, France, Taiwan, Japan, India, and many other countries. Although many people hate nuclear energy, more and more countries are using it. One reason for this is that the world is using more and more energy. We just don't have enough fossil fuel. However, if we use nuclear power, then we may have more serious problems in the future. 31. Which of the following is NOT true about fossil fuel? A. It can pollute the air. B. We don't use much of it. C. Its sources are limited. D. Mining fossil fuel can bring harm to the environment. 32. All of the following are true about nuclear accidents EXCEPT that ___________ . A. they have been very serious B. their effects can last many years C. it doesn't take us much time to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident D. there were serious nuclear accidents in Ukraine in 1986 and in Japan in 2011 33. The phrase "clean up" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. block B. evacuate C. disappear D. remove 34. What does the word "They" in paragraph 4 refer to? A. countries B. protesters C. officials D. supporters 35. Which of the following statements would the author of the passage support most? A. Some governments are wrong when they are using nuclear energy. B. We should consider seriously the nuclear power because it has both advantages and disadvantages. C. We can continue using nuclear energy until there is an accident. D. Many people don't want nuclear power in their countries and governments should follow their people. 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 IN THE FAST LANE Henrietta Lake talks to a remarkable 14-year-old entrepreneur who is certainly going places. Between studying for nine GCSEs, including business studies, 14-year-old Dominic McVey has set up his own company, Scooters UK. The business, which imports motorized scooters and skateboards from the United States, has already made a profit of over £5,000 on sales of the equipment. Dominic needed £3,000 to set up his business and pay for the initial stock. He used savings from birthday and Christmas money and cashed in some investments that his father had made when Dominic was born. The young entrepreneur had also invested in shares on the stock market. “I had to do the deals in my dad’s name because I was too young,” he says, “but he doesn’t know anything about the market, so I told him what to buy and sell.” “I realized the potential for the business when I noticed that a lot of inner-city streets were being closed to cars or they were chock-a-block with traffic,” he explains. “I thought there would be a great market for these scooters and skateboards, particularly now that more restrictions on cars in town centres have been introduced.” “You can take a smaller one with you on a train in a backpack and then unfold it and use it when you get into town. Men in suits are riding them up and down Wall Street in the US and it is my aim to get them to do the same in this country. I approached the American manufacturer and, after doing some research into their company and the scooters, I was allowed to become their UK distributor.” The motorized scooters, which sell for £499 and can travel at up to 22 mph, are not classified as motor vehicles and do not need a license or tax. He also sells unmotorized skateboards for £129. They have special high-speed wheels and are capable of reaching 10 mph. “I ride them around town in busy areas and usually end up with a crowd of people running down the street wanting to know where to buy them, or winding down their car windows at traffic lights,” he says. Recently he went with his mother on a sales trip to Paris. “The scooters are really popular there because the centre of the city is pedestrianized at the weekend. I went out with 500 leaflets and came back with none.” In the early stages Dominic had to overcome one or two obstacles. When he tried to open a business account at his bank, he made an appointment to see the manager. However, the bank thought it was a joke, and when he arrived there they had not set up any time for the meeting. “This really upset me,” says Dominic, “but I managed to get a good rate of interest on the account because they were so embarrassed. I think people should take children more seriously.” Now that he has succeeded in setting up the business Dominic wants to expand it. At the moment, the company is still importing scooters in small numbers. “But business is picking up and so I am ordering a big container of 106 scooters in the-new year.” Dominic is aiming to sell 500 scooters over the next 12 months. "I think it is worth taking the risk when you are young: if the worst happens, I have my parents’ support and I am still at school.” He also plans to open a showroom for his scooters in the City of London, “right by some traffic lights so people stop and look”. His idea would then be to sell the business and look for further opportunities to make money. “I’d like to be able to retire before I’m 40,” he tells me. 36. How did Dominic raise the necessary money to set up his company? A. He invested all his savings on the stock market. B. He borrowed it from his father. C. He used money from a variety of sources. D. It was a birthday present. 37. What does Dominic mean when he says that streets were “chock-a-block with traffic” in paragraph 3? A. Cars were not allowed to enter them. B. They were full of vehicles. C. Traffic prevented scooters from entering them. D. They had street markets in them. 38. What type of people does he want to buy his scooters? A. fashionable people B. Americans C. businessmen D. people who do not own a car 39. The motorized scooters that Dominic sells ________. A. require no special driving skills. B. cannot legally be ridden on the road. C. have specially designed wheels. D. cannot travel very long distances. 40. Why did Dominic go to Paris? A. He went shopping with his mother. B. He wanted to see the new pedestrian precinct. C. He took some scooters to sell there. D. He wanted to distribute information about his scooters. 41. Dominic believes that being young __________ A. prevents him taking himself too seriously. B. means that things are more likely to go wrong. C. is a good time to be adventurous. D. is a source of concern to his parents. 42. What upset Dominic about his visit to the bank? A. The manager laughed at him. B. The manager refused to see him. C. The meeting with the manager was very short. D. The manager did not expect him to turn up. 43. In the future, Dominic intends to ________ A. work beyond normal retirement age. B. find an alternative way to earn a living. C. hold an exhibition of scooters. D. bring in partners to help him run his 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. 44. Bob: "Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?" Sam: "________ ” A. You can't, I think! B. No, you can't. C. Yes, you can. D. Can you? That's very kind. 45. Peter: "I'm sorry for shouting at you." Mary: " _________” A. I still can't hear you. B. So do I. C. It's OK. D. I am too. 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. 46. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. A. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. C. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air. 47. All the homes of the residents had been damaged by the flood. They were given help by the Red Cross. A. The residents, all of whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. B. The residents, all of their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. C. The residents, all their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. D. The residents, all whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. 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. 48. Although London is far from being an unpolluted city, the problem isn't as bad as it used to be. A. Compared to its situation in the past, these days there is hardly any pollution in London. B. London is undoubtedly still polluted, but it's less of a problem because people are accustomed to it now. C. London isn't as polluted as it was in the past, in fact, the pollution problem has been solved. D. While the problem definitely hasn't disappeared, there is less pollution in London nowadays. 49. Any health benefits gained by eating meat are far outweighed by the hazards of doing so. A. Though meat can be unhealthy, it's even more unhealthy to avoid eating it. B. Consuming animal flesh can harm you, but it's still an essential source of nutrition. C. Eating meat may promote health in some ways, but harms it in many more. D. In order to be healthy, it's important to eat meat despite potential health risks. 50. I must admit this is the most spectacular view I've ever seen during my extensive travels. A. So far on this journey, we've seen a lot of beautiful places, but this one is by far the most attractive. B. I've travelled quite a lot in my life, and admittedly, have never seen such a breathtaking view as this. C. I can't but remark that the reason why I travel so extensively is not to miss such marvellous places as this one. D. I don't think we'll ever encounter a more beautiful view in our lives than this, since it is so breathtaking. TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN TRÃI TỈNH HẢI DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN I MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Năm học: 2020-2021) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Mã đề : 345) ___________________________ 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. 1. The (A) warming of the Earth, which is primarily (B) caused by the accumulation of gases, (C) are known as (D) the greenhouse effect. 2. (A) The graphics ability of a computer depends on (B) speed of (C) its processor and the (D) size of its RAM. 3. In (A) its pure state aluminum is a weak metal, but (B) when combined with elements such as copper or magnesium, it (C) is formed alloys of great (D) strength. 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. 4. During my time in Paris, I stayed in a cramped top-floor flat. A. huge B. spacious C. immense D. full 5. The senator defended his opponent’s policies in a televised speech. A. praised B. supported C. attacked D. attached 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. LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (6) _______ in salt and sugar. Experts recommend (7) _____ the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the amount of high fibre food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (8) ______ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (9) ______ . This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a (10) _______ of getting the balance right. 6. A. poor B. short C. small D. low 7. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing 8. A. from B. by C. with D. of 9. A. routine B. custom C. time D. manner 10. A. feeling B. wonder C. question D. need 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. 11. A. moment B. monument C. slogan D. quotient 12. A. provision B. conclusion C. pension D. precision 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. 13. A. police B. attract C. signal D. discuss 14. A. dynamic B. rhetoric C. climatic D. phonetic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 15. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _________ with the interviewers. A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection 16. We expected her at nine but she finally __________ at midnight. A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned out 17. This cloud pattern is not __________ of a tropical hurricane. A. characterizing B. characterized C. characterization D. characteristic 18. Everyone is hoping and praying that ________ peace will eventually come to the area. A. durable B. ongoing C. irrevocable D. lasting 19. The _________ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal. A. chances B. odds C. prospects D. bets 20. A new school _____________ . They hope to finish building it next month. A. is being built B. has been built C. is built D. was built 21. We object ____________ your leaving dinner to take phone calls. A. for B. on C. to D. with 22. This shirt is _____________ that one. A. a bit less expensive B. as much expensive as C. not nearly as expensive as D. much far expensive than 23. Please take all personal belongings with you ___________ leaving the train. A. when B. what C. whom D. which 24. It is still unclear ____________ the Mayor will accept the recommendations of the City Council. A. yet B. about C. before D. whether 25. The PTA ____________ parents and teachers who support the school by fund raising and other activities. A. which group of B. that is a group of C. it is a group of D. is a group of 26. James could no longer bear the _________ surroundings of the decrepit old house. A. overbearing B. domineering C. pressing D. oppressive 27. There are a lot of crooked people in big cities. If you don’t want to be cheated, you’ll need to keep your ________ about you. A. mind B. head C. wits D. brain 28. Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this __________ . A. feat B. disaster C. handicap D. awkwardness 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. 29. The car sped up as it joined the rest of the traffic on the motorway. A. rocketed B. hurried up C. accelerated D. hastened 30. He had a strong desire to return to his home town. A. ambition B. yearning C. liking D. wish 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. 31. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. A. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. C. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air. 32. All the homes of the residents had been damaged by the flood. They were given help by the Red Cross. A. The residents, all of whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. B. The residents, all of their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. C. The residents, all their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. D. The residents, all whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. 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. 33. Although London is far from being an unpolluted city, the problem isn't as bad as it used to be. A. Compared to its situation in the past, these days there is hardly any pollution in London. B. London is undoubtedly still polluted, but it's less of a problem because people are accustomed to it now. C. London isn't as polluted as it was in the past, in fact, the pollution problem has been solved. D. While the problem definitely hasn't disappeared, there is less pollution in London nowadays. 34. Any health benefits gained by eating meat are far outweighed by the hazards of doing so. A. Though meat can be unhealthy, it's even more unhealthy to avoid eating it.