Đề minh họa kỳ thi tốt nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh 12 Sách Mới - Năm học 2022-2023

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1. B. Hobbies are essentially different from your jobs. C. How to succeed in your hobby outside of work. D. Not just your job, your hobbies also define who you are. Question 32: The word “impact” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___. A. difficulty B. effect C. situation D. necessity Question 33: According to paragraph 1, what is NOT mentioned as a rewarding hobby by the author? A. Give your expecting friend a baby-sized sweater with your needlework skill. B. Taking part in some sports of hitting slopes like the winter sport of skiing. C. Making a pie or baking a batch of cookies for your family on the weekend. D. Polish the technique of spinning on the toe of shoe with the other leg bent in ballet. Question 34: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. skills B. candidates C. employers D. clients Question 35: According to paragraph 3, what kind of people who requires counselling? A. People who have no problems but want self-discovery and self-improvement. B. People who live a boring life with no mentionable hobbies or interests. C. People who have experienced a stressful or traumatic life event. D. People with mental health problems needing a supportive environment. 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 36 to 42. By mid-century, there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet, consuming ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives. What will our cities be like? How much will artificial intelligence advance? Will global warming trigger catastrophic changes, or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate change crisis? Making predictions is, by nature, a dicey business, but to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Smithsonian magazine Big Think asked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now. The result is our latest special series, Life in 2050. Demographic changes in world population and population growth will certainly be dramatic. Rockefeller University mathematical biologist Joel Cohen says it's likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas, and will have a significantly higher average age than those today. Cities theorist Richard Florida thinks urbanization trends will reinvent the education system of the United States, making our economy less real estate driven and erasing the divisions between home and work. Trang 141/20
2. Large migrations from developing countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Mexico, and countries in the Middle East could disrupt western governments and harm the unity of France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom under the umbrella of the European Union. And rapidly advancing technology will continue ever more rapidly. According to Bill Mitchell, the late director of MIT's Smart Cities research group, cities of the future won't look like "some sort of science-fiction fantasy" or "Star Trek" but it's likely that "discreet, unobtrusive" technological advances and information overlays, i.e. virtual reality and augmented reality, will change how we live in significant ways. Self-driving cars will make the roads safer, driving more efficient, and provide faster transports. A larger version of driverless cars - driverless trucks - may make long haul drivers obsolete. Meanwhile, the Internet will continue to radically transform media, destroying the traditional model of what a news organization is, says author and former New York Times Public Editor, Daniel Okrent, who believes the most common kinds of news organizations in the future will be "individuals and small alliances of individuals" reporting and publishing on niche topics. (Source: Question 36: What topic does the passage mainly discuss? A. The population in the future B. The advanced artificial intelligence C. The life in 2050 D. Global warming and its impacts Question 37: The word “trigger” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by ___. A. cause B. prevent C. encourage D. promote Question 38: Which of the following predictions in paragraph 2 is NOT true? A. The world population will grow considerably. B. The humans will have a longer life span. C. Urbanization trends will increase the separation between home and workplace. D. More and more inhabitants choose urban areas to live. Question 39: What does the word “those” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. changes B. cities C. urban areas D. people Question 40: The word “disrupt” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. settle B. establish C. disturb D. replace Question 41: According to paragraph 3, the following countries are damaged by the migrations, EXCEPT ___. A. the countries in the Middle East B. Germany C. the United Kingdom D. the Netherlands Trang 142/20
3. Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 5? A. Technology makes people likely to live in the virtual reality. B. It will be unsafe for people to drive their cars on the roads. C. Long haul drivers may become unemployed. D. People’s lives will be getting worse. 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: Stevens, along with her cousins from Canada, attend the firework display in Da Nang, Vietnam A B C D last week. Question 44: What we know about certain diseases is still not sufficient to prevent it from A B preading easily among the population. C D Question 45: United States is aimed at developing friendly relations among nations based on respect for A B the principal of equal rights and self-determination of people. C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: My uncle last visited his home country fifteen years ago. E. My uncle hasn’t visited his home country for fifteen years. F. My uncle didn’t visit his home country fifteen years ago. G.My uncle has visited his home country for fifteen years. H.My uncle was in his home country for fifteen years. Question 47: "Do homework now or I'll cut your pocket money!" shouted the mum to her son. A. The mum threatened to cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework. B. The mum said that she would cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework. C. The mum told her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework. D. The mum informed her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework. Trang 143/20
4. Question 48: There is no need for you to redecorate your bedroom. A. You needn’t redecorate your bedroomB. You may have to redecorate your bedroom. C. You should need to redecorate your bedroom. D. You mustn’t redecorate your bedroom. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences ỉn the following questions. Question 49: I deeply regret having spoken to her so severely yesterday. She was badly hurt. A. If only I could apologize to her for having spoken to her so severely yesterday. B. I wish I hadn’t spoken to her so severely yesterday. C. She must have been badly hurt because I had spoken to her so severely yesterday. D. If I hadn’t spoken to her so severely yesterday, she wouldn’t be badly hurt. Question 50: I had just arrived home. I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers away A. Hardly had I arrived home when I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers away. B. Because I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers away. C. Should I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers away. D. Whenever I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers away. ___ ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2023 – Số 09 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. subscribedB. invented C. inspiredD. welcomed Question 2: A. duck B. luck C. nurseD. pub 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. Trang 144/20
5. Question 3: A. confide B. gather C. divide D. maintain Question 4: A. stimulate B. sacrifice C. devastate D. determine 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: He is always willing to help other people, ___? A. won’t he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t he Question 6: The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Hanoi, our beautiful and peaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2O18. A. was held B. is held C. held D. holds Question 7: He did not share his secrets with many people but he confided her. A. on B. about C. in D. with Question 8: ___ you study for these exams, the better you will do. A. The harderB. The more C. The hardest D. The more hard Question 9: I have bought a skirt at the shop near my house. A. beautiful modern silk B. beautiful silk modern C. silk beautiful modern D. modern beautiful silk Question 10: They ___ enthusiastically when their teacher came in. A. had discussed B. were discussing C. will discuss D. discussed Question 11: ___ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly. A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of Question 12: ___, I will have finished my homework. A. By the time you return B. As soon as you return C. After you return D. At the time you return Question 13: classical dance for six years, Jane finally felt ready to perform in public. A. Having studied B. Studying C. To study D. Being studied Question 14: Many people have objected to the use of animals in ___ experiments. A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically Question 15: I finally the cold that I had had all week. A. pass out B. get over C. come down with D. pull through Question 16: Since he failed his exam, he had to ___ for it again. A. passB. make C. take D. sit Question 17: Urbanization has provided job opportunities, higher and better access to health facilities and education. A. wages B. salaries C. pensions D. incomes Question 18: When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he'd go as red as a A. tomato B. chili C. strawberryD. beetroot Question 19: The arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his Trang 145/20
6. choice of university. A. discrimination B. conflict C. agreement D. debate 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: She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students. A. honest B. dedicated C. polite D. lazy Question 21: The choice of a particular career is influenced by a number of factors. A. usefulness B. success C. desire D. selection 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 22: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately. A. carelessly B. imprecisely C. uneasily D. untruthfully Question 23: 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 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 24: John and Tim are talking about future jobs. John: “What kind of job would you like?” Tim: “ .” A. Any of them are OK B. Anything to do with computer C. That will do D. Any time after next week Question 25: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class. – Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.” – Mira: “ . This will distract them from studying.” A. Not really B. No way! It’s useful C. I’m of the opposite opinion D. I quite agree 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 26 to 30. Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952 in Oakland, California. Tan grew up in Northern California, (26) ___ when her father and older brother both died from brain tumors in 1966, she moved with her mother and younger brother to Europe, where she attended high school in Montreux, Switzerland. She returned to the United States for college. After college, Tan worked as a language development consultant and as a corporate freelance writer. In 1985, she wrote the story "Rules of the Game" for a writing workshop, which laid the early (27) ___ for her first novel The Joy Luck Club. Published in 1989, the book (28) ___ the relationship between Chinese women and their Chinese–American daughters, and became the longest–running New York Times bestseller for that year. The Joy Luck Club received numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Award. It has been translated into 25 Trang 146/20
7. languages, including Chinese, and was made into a major motion picture for (29) ___ Tan co–wrote the screenplay. Tan's (30) ___ works have also been adapted into several different forms of media. (Adapt from Question 26: A. therefore B. moreover C. so D. but Question 27: A. preparation B. base C. source D. foundation Question 28: A. explored B. detected C. recognized D. assessed Question 29: A. whom B. that C. what D. which Question 30: A. one B. other C. another D. every 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 31 to 35. 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. 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. (Adapted from Question 31: Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A. Employment Opportunities and Prospects in Germany B. Higher Education System in Germany C. Dual Vocational Training System in Germany D. Theory and Practice Combination in Studying in Germany Trang 147/20
8. Question 32: The word "that" in the first paragraph refers to ___. A. theoretical knowledgeB. vocational school C. knowledgeD. occupation Question 33: The word "hands-on” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___. A. theoretical B. practical C. technical D. integral Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as purposes of dual vocational training programmes ___. A. theoretical knowledge B. interpersonal communication skill C. technical skillsD. practical working experience Question 35: According the paragraph 3, a double purpose vocational training programme is popular with young German because ___. A. it is easy B. they have good employment prospect C. it is interestingD. They have good scholarship application 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 36 to 42. Developing a vaccine to Sars-CoV-2 is seen as the fast way to a return to normal life. That’s why the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said the UK was “throwing everything at it”. However, while trials have been launched, ministers and their advisers have become noticeably more cautious in recent days. Earlier this week, England’s deputy chief medical officer said the words nobody wanted to hear: “We can’t be sure we will get a vaccine.” More than 30 years after scientists isolated HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, we have no vaccine. The dengue fever virus was identified in 1943, but the first vaccine was approved only last year. The fastest vaccine ever developed was for mumps. It took four years. Scientists have worked on coronavirus vaccines before, so they are not starting from scratch. Two coronaviruses have caused deadly outbreaks before, namely SARS and MERS, and vaccine research went ahead for both. However, none has been licensed, partly because SARS fizzled out and MERS is regional to the Middle East. The lessons learned will help scientists create a vaccine for Sars-CoV-2, but there is still an awful lot to learn about the virus. A chief concern is that coronaviruses do not tend to trigger long-lasting immunity. About a quarter of common colds are caused by human coronaviruses, but the immune response fades so rapidly that people can become reinfected the next year. Last week, scientists at Rockefeller University in New York found that most people who recovered from COVID-19 without going into hospital did not make many killer antibodies against the virus. “That’s what is particularly challenging,” says Stanley Perlman, a veteran coronavirus researcher at the University of Iowa. If a vaccine only protects for a year, the virus will be with us for some time. The genetic stability of the virus matters too. The rapid evolution of HIV is a major reason we have no vaccine for the disease. So far, the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus seems fairly stable, but it is acquiring Trang 148/20
9. mutations, as all viruses do. Martin Hibberd, professor of emerging infectious diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, called them “an early warning”. (Adapted from “www.theguardian.com”) Question 36: Which could be the best title of the passage? A. Features of Coronavirus VaccineB. The Improbability of Getting Coronavirus Vaccine C. The Spread of Coronavirus in the UK D. Factors affecting Coronavirus Evolution Question 37: Why does the author mention HIV, dengue fever virus and the vaccine for mumps in paragraph 2? A. To explain that it takes a long time to develop a vaccine B. To show that Coronavirus is more dangerous than other viruses C. To prove that all types of diseases have had their own vaccines D. To show that scientists have worked hard to develop vaccines for over 30 years Question 38: The word “both” in paragraph 2 refers to ___ . A. SARS and MERSB. HIV and dengue fever virus C. HIV and SARSD. MERS and dengue fever virus Question 39: The word “trigger” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___ . A. generateB. containC. leadD. transform Question 40: Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage? A. About 25 per cent of common colds are caused by viruses. B. Vaccines for SARS and MERS were approved some time ago. C. This is the first time scientists have worked on coronavirus vaccines. D. The genetic stability of the virus affects the development of a vaccine for it. Question 41: The word “mutations” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ___ . A. movementsB. symptomsC. variationsD. varieties Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a Coronavirus? A. SARSB. MERSC. AIDSD. COVID-19 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. Trang 149/20
10. Question 43: Every member of the class is invited to the party by the former teacher yesterday A B C D Question 44: All of the students in this course will be assessed according to his attendance, A B C performance, and hard work D Question 45: There was a distinguishable guest taking part in our ceremony and donating $500 to the A B C disadvantaged in our village D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: She last visited her parents two years ago. A. She hasn’t visited her parents for two years. B. She didn’t visit her parents two years ago. C. She has visited her parents for two years. D. It’s two years ago since she visited her parents. Question 47: “I’ll find more information about the course for you, Lan” he said. A. He admitted helping Lan with the information about the course. B. He denied helping Lan with the information about the course. C. He offered to find more information about the course for Lan. D. He refused to find the information about the course for Lan. Question 48: There’s now no possibility that he will pass the driving test. A. He might pass the driving test easily. B. He needn’t pass the driving test. C. He can pass the driving test easily. D. He may not pass the driving test. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: We had a good goalkeeper. We didn’t lose the final match. A. We had a good goalkeeper, so we lost the final match. C. We didn't lose the final match unless we had a good goalkeeper B. If it hadn't been for the good goalkeeper, we would have lost the final match. Trang 150/20
11. D. We lost the match even if we had a good goalkeeper. Question 50: She had some shocking words on her Instagram. Then, everyone knew her. A. Not until she had some shocking words on her Instagram, did know her. B. Only when she had some shocking words on her Instagram did everyone know her. C. Only by having some shocking words on her Instagram, did everyone know her. D. Hardly had she had some shocking words on her Instagram when everyone knew her. THE END ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2023 – Số 10 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. neededB. bookedC. stoppedD. washed Question 2: A. hold B. know C. told D. shop 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 3: A. about B. around C. between D. under Question 4: A. conductionB. partnershipC. romanticD. attractive 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: The teacher asked you if you had finished your homework the previous day, ___? A. did he B. didn’t he C. had he D. hadn’t he Question 6: This beautiful dress especially for her by a French tailor. A. makeB. has madeC. was madeD. made Question 7: France is famous ___ its wine. A. inB. aboutC. ofD. for Question 8: I study for these exams, the better I will do. A. The harderB. HarderC. The hardestD. Hardest Question 9: He was given some books on his birthday. A. new interesting EnglishB. English new interesting C. interesting English newD. interesting new English Question 10: He on his English study all yesterday evening. A. used to workB. was working C. has workedD. worked Question 11: ___ their small size, the cameras take good pictures. A. In spite ofB. Despite ofC. BecauseD. Because of Question 12: By the time my younger brother turns 10, I from university. A. will have graduated B. am graduating from university C. will graduate D. have graduated Question 13: the fire, Martina telephoned the fire department. A. SawB. Having seenC. To see D. Being seen Question 14: Artists must be , otherwise they just repeat what they see or hear. A. createB. creativeC. creativelyD. creation Question 15: If I knew French, I would a temporary job in this company. A. apply forB. apply toC. put on D. pick up Question 16: He lives in his old house on the hill, but he is always busy with gardening. Trang 151/20
12. A. aloneB. lonelyC. loneD. lonesome Question 17: He was the youngest sailor on his first sea . A. tripB. travelC. voyageD. journey Question 18: The___ is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live. A. consequence B. environmentC. planet D. resource Question 19: I had a , which I couldn’t explain that something terrible was going to happen. A. feeling B. view C. sense D. thought 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: The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship. A. picked up B. provided food for C. saved the life of D. looked for Question 21: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking. A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. remain calm 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 22: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. differ B. fluctuate C. remain unstable D. stay unchanged Question 23: Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite. A. without limit B. boundless C. limited D. indefinite Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24: Jenny is talking to Anna about the languages that may disappear. Jenny: “I think that some languages will no longer be spoken." Anna: “___’’. They are the languages of some ethnic minority groups. A. Don't you think so?B. I agree. It sounds nice.C. I'm afraid so. D. Let's speak up. Question 25: Laura and Paul are talking about last year vacation. Laura: "How did you go on your vacation to the Citadel?” - Paul: “___” A. It was great.B. It was really far.C. Two days.D. By train. 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 26 to 30. MODERN SCIENCE It seems entirely natural to US that there are teams of scientists in universities and (26) ___institutions around the world, attempting to discover the way the world works. (27) ___, it hasn’t always been that way. Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient Greeks, for example, believed that they could work out the cause of natural events just by the power of thought. During the 17th century, more and more people began to realize that they could test their scientific ideas by designing a relevant experiment and seeing (28) happened. A lot of progress was made in this way by individual scientists. These men and women often worked alone, (29) out research into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (30) ___for their hard work. At the start of the 20th century, though, it became clear that science was becoming more complicated and more expensive. The individual scientists disappeared, to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts. Modern science was born. (Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Fall and Paul A Davies) Question 26. A. every B. whole C. other D. another Question 27. A. However B. Accordingly C. Thus D. Besides Question 28. A. what B. which C. that D. whatever Question 29. A. making B. creating C. inventing D. carrying Question 30. A. reward B. present C. gift D. prize 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 31 to 35. Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor too cold. If you drink a glass of water which is too cold, it can cause an imbalance to the Trang 152/20
13. body and slow down the digestive process. Besides, drinking too hot water can bring about some serious side effects such as extensive damage to the tissue and other organs. Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It prepares your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily. Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don’t drink all of that water in one sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals. They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion. Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water each day could make you much healthier. (Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen) Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage? A. The importance of waterB. The advice of the doctors C. How to drink water correctly? D. The best amount of water to drink Question 32: The word “which” in paragraph 1 refers to ___. A. waterB. water temperatureC. a glass of water D. body temperature Question 33: According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT ___. A. kidneysB. stomachC. intestines D. livers Question 34: The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. preserveB. removeC. absorb D. process Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true? A. The first thing you should do every morning is to drink B. water. B. You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time. C. Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion. D. You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow. 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 36 to 42. Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories from the olden days. A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 percent will visit their older relatives to hear about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war, and how they met the love of their life. More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent did before retirement – admitting they’d never thought to ask. Sadly, one in 10 admitted they are simply not interested in their grandmother’s or grandad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money. But 23 percent claim the reason they don’t know anything about their older relatives is because they don’t really get the chance to talk properly. Geoff Bates, spokesman for McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign, said: “We know this generation have lived full lives with heroic tales to tell and so much to offer, but how many of us have actually thought to ask these questions of our older family members? We want to shout about the amazing feats retirees have achieved in their lifetime and put the spotlight on the wonderfully colorful lives of today’s older people. We are calling on parents and children to talk to their grandparents, to find out what they have done in their lives – and continue to do, and tell us all about it so we can give them the credit they deserve.” Researchers found that although 65 percent of youngsters do see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to. And while 39 percent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 percent once a day – conversation is rarely focused on what they are doing or have done in the past. Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparents proudest achievements are, while 30 per cent don’t know if they have any special skills or talents. And 42 per cent don’t spend any time talking about their grandparent’s history – and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother or grandpa was like when they were younger. Perhaps due to this lack of communication and respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to their grandparents as a role Trang 153/20
14. model and inspiration. However, grandchildren are agreed their grandparents are both loving and friendly, while 43 per cent think they’re funny – with 23 per cent admitting they often have more fun with their elderly relatives than their parents. (Source: Question 36: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A. Grandparents are outdated people in their families. B. Young people now do not concern much about their grandparents. C. Grandparents are not interested in telling stories about their life in the past any more. D. Young people are too busy to take care of their grandparents. Question 37: According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true? A. Merely over one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their grandparents. B. Over 50% of the young don’t know about their older relatives’ professions before superannuation. C. Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for money. D. Nearly a quarter of young people don’t have proper opportunities to converse with their older relatives. Question 38: The word “feats” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ___. A. accomplishments B. failures C. difficulties D. differences Question 39: What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. parents B. children C. colorful lives D. grandparents Question 40: According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older family members every week is ___. A. 37% B. 65% C. 28% D. 39% Question 41: The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means ___. A. disincentive B. encumbrance C. stimulation D. hindrance Question 42: It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign ___. A. encourages people to ask more questions about their grandparents’ jobs. B. would like to honor the retirees with their remarkable achievements and experienced life. C. hopes to give recognition to the older family members. D. intends to retell the heroic tails of the older generation and find out what they have done in the past. 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: By the end of next year, Mr Smith had worked in the Bosawa for 9 years. A B C D Question 44: We can hardly expect teenagers to have respect for the possessions of others if they have no hope A B C of attaining of his own. D Question 45: Today, Guinness is the world’s likely distributed beer produced in over 40 countries and sold in A B C D around 130. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: I last organized a party 2 years ago. A. I have organized a party for 2 years.B. I have not organized a party for 2 years ago. C. I have not organized a party for 2 years. D. I have not had organized a party for 2 years. Question 47: “I agree that I am narrow–minded,” said the manager. A. The manager denied being narrow–minded. B. The manager admitted being narrow–minded. C. The manager refused to be narrow–minded. D. The manager promised to be narrow–minded. Question 48: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house. A. Tony couldn’t have bought that house. B. Tony can’t have bought that house. C. Tony needn’t have bought that house. D. Tony shouldn’t have bought that house Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that. Trang 154/20
15. A. If only Marie turned up at John’s birthday party. B. I wish Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party. C. I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. D. It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party. Question 50: Seth informed us of his retirement from the company. He did it when arriving at the meeting. A. Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting 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. No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company. . The end Trang 155/20
16. ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 10 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. needed /id/B. booked /t/C. stopped /t/D. washed /t/ Question 2: A. hold B. know C. told D. shop 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 3: A. a’bout B. a’round C. bet’ween D. ‘under Question 4: A. con’ductionB. ‘partnershipC. ro’manticD. at’tractive 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: The teacher asked you if you had finished your homework the previous day, ___? A. did he B. didn’t he C. had he D. hadn’t he Question 6: This beautiful dress especially for her by a French tailor. A. makeB. has madeC. was madeD. made Question 7: France is famous ___ its wine. (famous = well-known + for: nổi tiếng) A. inB. aboutC. ofD. for Question 8: The + so sánh hơn I study for these exams, the better I will do. A. The harderB. HarderC. The hardestD. Hardest Question 9: He was given some books on his birthday. (OSASCOMP) A. new interesting EnglishB. English new interesting C. interesting English newD. interesting new English Question 10: He on his English study all yesterday evening. A. used to workB. was working C. has workedD. worked Question 11: ___ their small size, the cameras take good pictures. A. In spite ofB. Despite ofC. BecauseD. Because of Question 12: By the time my younger brother turns 10, I from university. (By + time tlai tương lai hoàn thành) A. will have graduated B. am graduating from university C. will graduate D. have graduated Question 13: Ving/Having P2 the fire, Martina telephoned the fire department. A. SawB. Having seenC. To see D. Being seen (Ving: Diễn tả 2 hành động xảy ra mang tính chất kể, ko có hành động trước sau Having P2: hành động trước sau) Question 14: Artists must be adj , otherwise they just repeat what they see or hear. A. createB. creativeC. creativelyD. creation Question 15: If I knew French, I would a temporary job in this company. A. apply forB. apply toC. put on D. pick up (apply for a job) Question 16: He lives adv in his old house on the hill, but he is always busy with gardening. A. alone (adv)B. lonely (adj)C. loneD. lonesome Question 17: He was the youngest sailor on his first sea . (sea, boat, steamboat, ship, liner ) A. tripB. travelC. voyageD. journey (trip: chuyến đi (= các phương tiện khác nhau); voyage: chuyến đi = đường thủy; journey: chuyến đi = đường bộ) Question 18: The___ is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live. A. consequence B. environmentC. planet D. resource Question 19: I had a , which I couldn’t explain that something terrible was going to happen. A. feeling B. view C. sense D. thought (have a feeling: Có cảm giác; có trực giác, có liên tưởng) Trang 156/20
17. 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: The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship. (rescue: giải cứu) A. picked up B. provided food for C. saved the life of D. looked for Question 21: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking. A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. remain calm (get into hot water = get into trouble: gặp nguy hiểm, gặp rắc rối) 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 22: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. differ B. fluctuate (giao động)C. remain unstable D. stay unchanged (vary various variety: thay đổi, đa dạng, phong phú) Question 23: Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite. = unlimited A. without limit B. boundless C. limited D. indefinite Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24: Jenny is talking to Anna about the languages that may disappear. Jenny: “I think that some languages will no longer be spoken." Anna: “___’’. They are the languages of some ethnic minority groups. A. Don't you think so?B. I agree. It sounds nice.C. I'm afraid so. D. Let's speak up. Question 25: Laura and Paul are talking about last year vacation. Laura: "How did you go on your vacation to the Citadel?” - Paul: “___” A. It was great.B. It was really far.C. Two days.D. By train. 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 26 to 30. MODERN SCIENCE It seems entirely natural to US that there are teams of scientists in universities and (26) _adj__institutions around the world, attempting to discover the way the world works. (27) ___, it hasn’t always been that way. Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient Greeks, for example, believed that they could work out the cause of natural events just by the power of thought. During the 17th century, more and more people began to realize that they could test their scientific ideas by designing a relevant experiment and seeing (28) happened. A lot of progress was made in this way by individual scientists. These men and women often worked alone, (29) out research into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (30) ___for their hard work. At the start of the 20th century, though, it became clear that science was becoming more complicated and more expensive. The individual scientists disappeared, to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts. Modern science was born. (Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Fall and Paul A Davies) Question 26. A. every B. whole C. other D. another Question 27. A. However B. Accordingly C. Thus D. Besides Question 28. A. what B. which C. that D. whatever Question 29. A. making B. creating C. inventing D. carrying Question 30. A. reward (phần thưởng) B. present C. gift D. prize (giải thưởng) 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 31 to 35. Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor too cold. If you drink a glass of water which is too cold, it can cause an imbalance to the body and slow down the digestive process. Besides, drinking too hot water can bring about some serious side effects such as extensive damage to the tissue and other organs. Trang 157/20
18. Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It prepares your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily. Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don’t drink all of that water in one sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals. They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion. Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water each day could make you much healthier. (Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen) Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage? A. The importance of waterB. The advice of the doctors C. How to drink water correctly? D. The best amount of water to drink Question 32: The word “which” in paragraph 1 refers to ___. A. waterB. water temperatureC. a glass of water D. body temperature Question 33: According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT ___. A. kidneysB. stomachC. intestines D. livers Question 34: The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. preserveB. removeC. absorb D. process Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true? A. The first thing you should do every morning is to drink B. water. B. You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time. C. Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion. D. You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow. 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 36 to 42. Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories from the olden days. A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 percent will visit their older relatives to hear about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war, and how they met the love of their life. More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent did before retirement – admitting they’d never thought to ask. Sadly, one in 10 admitted they are simply not interested in their grandmother’s or grandad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money. But 23 percent claim the reason they don’t know anything about their older relatives is because they don’t really get the chance to talk properly. Geoff Bates, spokesman for McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign, said: “We know this generation have lived full lives with heroic tales to tell and so much to offer, but how many of us have actually thought to ask these questions of our older family members? We want to shout about the amazing feats retirees have achieved in their lifetime and put the spotlight on the wonderfully colorful lives of today’s older people. We are calling on parents and children to talk to their grandparents, to find out what they have done in their lives – and continue to do, and tell us all about it so we can give them the credit they deserve.” Researchers found that although 65 percent of youngsters do see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to. And while 39 percent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 percent once a day – conversation is rarely focused on what they are doing or have done in the past. Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparents proudest achievements are, while 30 per cent don’t know if they have any special skills or talents. And 42 per cent don’t spend any time talking about their grandparent’s history – and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother or grandpa was like when they were younger. Perhaps due to this lack of communication and respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to their grandparents as a role model and inspiration. However, grandchildren are agreed their grandparents are both loving and friendly, Trang 158/20
19. while 43 per cent think they’re funny – with 23 per cent admitting they often have more fun with their elderly relatives than their parents. (Source: Question 36: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A. Grandparents are outdated people in their families. B. Young people now do not concern much about their grandparents. C. Grandparents are not interested in telling stories about their life in the past any more. D. Young people are too busy to take care of their grandparents. Question 37: According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true? A. Merely over one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their grandparents. B. Over 50% of the young don’t know about their older relatives’ professions before superannuation. C. Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for money. D. Nearly a quarter of young people don’t have proper opportunities to converse with their older relatives. Question 38: The word “feats” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ___. A. accomplishments B. failures C. difficulties D. differences Question 39: What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. parents B. children C. colorful lives D. grandparents Question 40: According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older family members every week is ___. A. 37% B. 65% C. 28% D. 39% Question 41: The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means ___. (inspire inspiration) A. disincentive B. encumbrance C. stimulation D. hindrance =B Question 42: It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign ___. A. encourages people to ask more questions about their grandparents’ jobs. B. would like to honor the retirees with their remarkable achievements and experienced life. C. hopes to give recognition to the older family members. D. intends to retell the heroic tails of the older generation and find out what they have done in the past. 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: By the end of next year, Mr Smith had worked in the Bosawa for 9 years. (will have worked) A B C D Question 44: We can hardly expect teenagers to have respect for the possessions of others if they have no hope A B C of attaining of his own. (their own) D Question 45: Today, Guinness is the world’s likely distributed beer produced in over 40 countries and sold in A B C D around 130. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: I last organized a party 2 years ago. A. I have organized a party for 2 years.B. I have not organized a party for 2 years ago. C. I have not organized a party for 2 years. D. I have not had organized a party for 2 years. Question 47: “I agree that I am narrow–minded,” said the manager. A. The manager denied being narrow–minded. B. The manager admitted being narrow–minded. C. The manager refused to be narrow–minded. D. The manager promised to be narrow–minded. Question 48: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house. A. Tony couldn’t have bought that house. B. Tony can’t have bought that house. C. Tony needn’t have bought that house. D. Tony shouldn’t have bought that house Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that. Trang 159/20
20. A. If only Marie turned up at John’s birthday party. B. I wish Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party. C. I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. D. It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party. Question 50: Seth informed us of his retirement from the company. He did it when arriving at the meeting. A. Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting 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. No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company. Trang 160/20
21. ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2023 – Số 09 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. subscribedB. invented C. inspiredD. welcomed Question 2: A. duck B. luck C. nurseD. pub 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 3: A. confide B. gather C. divide D. maintain Question 4: A. stimulate B. sacrifice C. devastate D. determine 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: He is always willing to help other people, ___? B. won’t he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t he Question 6: The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Hanoi, our beautiful and peaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2O18. A. was held B. is held C. held D. holds Question 7: He did not share his secrets with many people but he confided her. (confide in sb: tin tưởng) A. on B. about C. in D. with Question 8: ___ you study for these exams, the better you will do. A. The harderB. The more C. The hardest D. The more hard Question 9: I have bought a skirt at the shop near my house. (OpSAShCOMP) A. beautiful modern silk B. beautiful silk modern C. silk beautiful modern D. modern beautiful silk Question 10: They ___ enthusiastically when their teacher came in. A. had discussed B. were discussing C. will discuss D. discussed Question 11: ___ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly. A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of Question 12: ___, I will have finished my homework. A. By the time you return B. As soon as you return C. After you return D. At the time you return Question 13: classical dance for six years, Jane finally felt ready to perform in public. Trang 161/20
22. A. Having studied B. Studying C. To study D. Being studied Question 14: Many people have objected to the use of animals in ___ experiments. A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically Question 15: I finally the cold that I had had all week. A. pass out B. get over C. come down with D. pull through (pass out: để lại, vượt qua; get over: hồi phục, khỏi; come down with = suffer from: mắc bệnh, ngã bệnh; pull through: thông qua) Question 16: Since he failed his exam, he had to ___ for it again. (sit for the exam = take the exam) A. passB. make C. take D. sit Question 17: Urbanization has provided job opportunities, higher and better access to health facilities and education. A. wages B. salaries C. pensions D. incomes Question 18: When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he'd go as red as a A. tomato B. chili C. strawberryD. beetroot (as red as a beetroot: đỏ lựng mặt lên, xấu hổ đỏ mặt) Question 19: The arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university. A. discrimination B. conflict C. agreement D. debate 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: She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students. A. honest B. dedicated C. polite D. lazy Question 21: The choice of a particular career is influenced by a number of factors. A. usefulness B. success C. desire D. selection 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 22: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately. A. carelessly B. imprecisely C. uneasily D. untruthfully Question 23: 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 color to st: có chứng cứ cho việc gì) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Trang 162/20
23. Question 24: John and Tim are talking about future jobs. John: “What kind of job would you like?” Tim: “ .” A. Any of them are OK B. Anything to do with computer C. That will do D. Any time after next week Question 25: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class. – Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.” – Mira: “ . This will distract them from studying.” A. Not really B. No way! It’s useful C. I’m of the opposite opinion D. I quite agree 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 26 to 30. Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952 in Oakland, California. Tan grew up in Northern California, (26) ___ when her father and older brother both died from brain tumors in 1966, she moved with her mother and younger brother to Europe, where she attended high school in Montreux, Switzerland. She returned to the United States for college. After college, Tan worked as a language development consultant and as a corporate freelance writer. In 1985, she wrote the story "Rules of the Game" for a writing workshop, which laid the early (27) ___ for her first novel The Joy Luck Club. Published in 1989, the book (28) ___ the relationship between Chinese women and their Chinese–American daughters, and became the longest–running New York Times bestseller for that year. The Joy Luck Club received numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Award. It has been translated into 25 languages, including Chinese, and was made into a major motion picture for (29) ___ Tan co–wrote the screenplay. Tan's (30) ___ works have also been adapted into several different forms of media. (Adapt from Question 26: A. therefore B. moreover C. so D. but Question 27: A. preparation B. base C. source D. foundation Question 28: A. explored B. detected C. recognized D. assessed Question 29: A. whom B. that C. what D. which Question 30: A. one B. other C. another D. every 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 31 to 35. 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. Trang 163/20
24. 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. (Adapted from Question 31: Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A. Employment Opportunities and Prospects in Germany B. Higher Education System in Germany C. Dual Vocational Training System in Germany (d1đ1) D. Theory and Practice Combination in Studying in Germany Question 32: The word "that" in the first paragraph refers to ___. A. theoretical knowledgeB. vocational school C. knowledgeD. occupation Question 33: The word "hands-on” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___. A. theoretical B. practical C. technical D. integral Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as purposes of dual vocational training programmes ___. A. theoretical knowledge B. interpersonal communication skill C. technical skillsD. practical working experience Question 35: According the paragraph 3, a double purpose vocational training programme is popular with young German because ___. A. it is easy B. they have good employment prospect C. it is interestingD. They have good scholarship application 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 36 to 42. Developing a vaccine to Sars-CoV-2 is seen as the fast way to a return to normal life. That’s why the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said the UK was “throwing everything at it”. However, while trials have been launched, ministers and their advisers have become noticeably more cautious in recent days. Earlier Trang 164/20
25. this week, England’s deputy chief medical officer said the words nobody wanted to hear: “We can’t be sure we will get a vaccine.” More than 30 years after scientists isolated HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, we have no vaccine. The dengue fever virus was identified in 1943, but the first vaccine was approved only last year. The fastest vaccine ever developed was for mumps. It took four years. Scientists have worked on coronavirus vaccines before, so they are not starting from scratch. Two coronaviruses have caused deadly outbreaks before, namely SARS and MERS, and vaccine research went ahead for both. However, none has been licensed, partly because SARS fizzled out and MERS is regional to the Middle East. The lessons learned will help scientists create a vaccine for Sars-CoV-2, but there is still an awful lot to learn about the virus. A chief concern is that coronaviruses do not tend to trigger long-lasting immunity. About a quarter of common colds are caused by human coronaviruses, but the immune response fades so rapidly that people can become reinfected the next year. Last week, scientists at Rockefeller University in New York found that most people who recovered from COVID-19 without going into hospital did not make many killer antibodies against the virus. “That’s what is particularly challenging,” says Stanley Perlman, a veteran coronavirus researcher at the University of Iowa. If a vaccine only protects for a year, the virus will be with us for some time. The genetic stability of the virus matters too. The rapid evolution of HIV is a major reason we have no vaccine for the disease. So far, the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus seems fairly stable, but it is acquiring mutations, as all viruses do. Martin Hibberd, professor of emerging infectious diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, called them “an early warning”. (Adapted from “www.theguardian.com”) Question 36: Which could be the best title of the passage? A. Features of Coronavirus VaccineB. The Improbability of Getting Coronavirus Vaccine C. The Spread of Coronavirus in the UK D. Factors affecting Coronavirus Evolution Question 37: Why does the author mention HIV, dengue fever virus and the vaccine for mumps in paragraph 2? A. To explain that it takes a long time to develop a vaccine B. To show that Coronavirus is more dangerous than other viruses C. To prove that all types of diseases have had their own vaccines D. To show that scientists have worked hard to develop vaccines for over 30 years Question 38: The word “both” in paragraph 2 refers to ___ . A. SARS and MERSB. HIV and dengue fever virus C. HIV and SARSD. MERS and dengue fever virus Question 39: The word “trigger” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___ . Trang 165/20
26. A. generateB. containC. leadD. transform Question 40: Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage? A. About 25 per cent of common colds are caused by viruses. B. Vaccines for SARS and MERS were approved some time ago. C. This is the first time scientists have worked on coronavirus vaccines. D. The genetic stability of the virus affects the development of a vaccine for it. Question 41: The word “mutations” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ___ . A. movementsB. symptomsC. variationsD. varieties Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a Coronavirus? A. SARSB. MERSC. AIDSD. COVID-19 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: Every member of the class is invited to the party by the former teacher yesterday was A B C D Question 44: All of the students in this course will be assessed according to his attendance, their A B C performance, and hard work D Question 45: There was a distinguishable guest taking part in our ceremony and donating $500 to the A B C disadvantaged in our village. distinguished D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: She last visited her parents two years ago. A. She hasn’t visited her parents for two years. B. She didn’t visit her parents two years ago. C. She has visited her parents for two years. D. It’s two years ago since she visited her parents. Question 47: “I’ll find more information about the course for you, Lan” he said. Trang 166/20
27. A. He admitted helping Lan with the information about the course. B. He denied helping Lan with the information about the course. C. He offered to find more information about the course for Lan. D. He refused to find the information about the course for Lan. Question 48: There’s now no possibility that he will pass the driving test. A. He might pass the driving test easily. B. He needn’t pass the driving test. C. He can pass the driving test easily. D. He may not pass the driving test. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: We had a good goalkeeper. We didn’t lose the final match. A. We had a good goalkeeper, so we lost the final match. C. We didn't lose the final match unless we had a good goalkeeper B. If it hadn't been for the good goalkeeper, we would have lost the final match. D. We lost the match even if we had a good goalkeeper. Question 50: She had some shocking words on her Instagram. Then, everyone knew her. A. Not until she had some shocking words on her Instagram, did know her. B. Only when she had some shocking words on her Instagram did everyone know her. C. Only by having some shocking words on her Instagram, did everyone know her. D. Hardly had she had some shocking words on her Instagram than everyone knew her. THE END ___ ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2023 – Số 7 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. supported B. mended C. dressed D. attracted Question 2. A. suggest B survive C. support D. summer Trang 167/20
28. 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 3: A. precede B. offer C. follow D. listen Question 4: A. disappear B. recommend C. entertain D. fortunate 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: She was taken to hospital last night, ___? A. won’t she B. didn’t she C. doesn't she D. wasn’t she Question 6: The telephone ___ by Alexander Graham Bell. A. invented B. be invented C. was invented D. is inventing Question 7: My father is interested ___ playing chess with his friends. A. on B. with C. of D. in Question 8: The more you talk about the situation, ___it seems . A.worse B. the worse C. the worst D. worst Question 9: It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying . A. a thick wooden old table B. a thick old wooden table C. an old wooden thick table D. a wooden thick old table Question 10: After they ___ all the food, they picked up their bags and left. A. were eating B had eaten C had been eating D. was moving Question 11: ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of Question 12: He will go out with his friends ___ A. as soon as he has completed his homework B. when he was completing his homework C. until he completed his homework D. he shall have completed Question 13: ___her homework, she watched her favorite movie. A. Having finished B. Finished C. To finish D. Being finished Question 14: My brothers are often very ___ to what I say. They are really lovable. A.obediently B. obedience C. obedient D obey Trang 168/20
29. Question 15: I ___ everything in my bag three times but my keys were nowhere to be found. A. went out B. went over C. looked for D. looked at Question 16: After the last argument I ___ with my brother, we didn't speak to each other for months. A. caused B. had C. made D. took Question 17: Volunteers may be required to obtain Red Cross ___ in order to serve through hospitals and healthcare organizations or provide disaster relief. A. diploma B. certification C. license D. degree Question 18: We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it ___ the whole time we were there. A.poured with rain B. rained dogs and cats C. dropped in the bucket D.made hay while the sun shined Question 19: In the formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers. A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection 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: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. help B. allow C. make D. employ Question 21: There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their favorite films. A. economics B. businesses C. contests D. advertisements 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 22: One of our group’s main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers. A.prevent B.encourage C.avoiding D.expect Question 23: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city. A. confident B. free C. occupied D. reluctant 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 24: Peter asked his colleague. - Peter :“How do you get to work?”. -“ ___”. Trang 169/20
30. A. About two kilometers. B. I was taken there. C. It is very far D. I walk, of course Question 25: David is talking to Helen, his classmate. -David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!”. – Helen : “___”. A. Thanks for your compliment B. Don’t mention it C. You, too D. Never mind 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 26 to 30. In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott “toy books” which first (26) ___in 1878, they were almost as important as the lines of text, and occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures. (27)___then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly. Often a single person is responsible for both writing and illustrating the book. One of the greatest, and certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (28) ___real name was Theodor Geisel. His first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children’s literature was changed forever. Seuss’s playful drawings were a perfect complement to his engaging stories and (29) ___characters. In 1957, Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat became the first book in Random House’s best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several other authors. These combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (30) ___very simple language. (Source: ‘’The Complete Guide to the TOFLE Test’’ – Bruce Rogers) Question 26: A. happened B. emerged C. appeared D. showed Question 27: A. Before B. Till C. By D. Since Question 28: A. who B. whose C. whom D. who’s Question 29: A. forgetting B. forgetful C. forgotten D. unforgettable Question 30: A. about B. from C. in D. at 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 31 to 35. The Art World One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist. In effect, a market must be created for an artist to be successful. The practice of signing and numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth-century artist best known for the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black”, but known to most of us as “Whistler’s Mother”. Whistler’s brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors Trang 170/20
31. might find prints more attractive if they knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced. By signing the work in pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print. As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value. When other artists noticed that the signed prints commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure. Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice. Indeed, prints have been signed within image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the’print. Wherever the artist elects to sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition. (Source : Question 31: Which of the following would be a better title for the passage? A. Whistler’s Mother B. Whistler’s Greatest Works C. The Practice of Signing Prints D. Copying Limited Edition Prints Question 32: What made Whistler’s work more valuable? A. His fame as an artist. B. His painting of his mother. C. His signature on the prints. D. His brother-in-law’s prints. Question 33: The word “speculated” in the paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ___. A. guessed B. noticed C. denied D. announced Question 34: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ___. A. the same edition B. the image C. the reverse side D. a print Question 35: The author mentions all of the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed print EXCEPT ___. A. it guarantees the print’s authenticity B. it makes the print more personal C. it encourages higher prices for the print D. it limits the number of copies of the print 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 36 to 42. The system of higher education had its origin in Europe in the Middle Ages, when the first universities were established. In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world, to some extent, has been determined by the models of influential countries such as France and Germany. Both France and Germany have systems of higher education that are basically administered by state agencies. Entrance requirements for students are also similar in both countries. In France, an examination Trang 171/20
32. called the baccalauréat is given at the end of secondary education. Higher education in France is free and open to all students who have passed this baccalauréat. Success in this examination allows students to continue their higher education for another three or four years until they have attained the first university degree called a licence in France. Basic differences, however, distinguish these two countries’ systems. French educational districts, called académies, are under the direction of a rector, an appointee of the national government who is also in charge of universities in each district. The uniformity in curriculum throughout the country leaves each university with little to distinguish itself. Hence, many students prefer to go to Paris, where there are better accommodations and more cultural amenities for them. Another difference is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known as grandes écoles, which provide advanced professional and technical training. Most of these schools are not affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving competitive examinations to candidates. The grandes écoles provide rigorous training in all branches of applied science and technology, and their diplomas have a somewhat higher standing than the ordinary licence. In Germany, the regional universities have autonomy in determining their curriculum under the direction of rectors elected from within. Students in Germany change universities according to their interests and the strengths of each university. In fact, it is a custom for students to attend two, three, or even four different universities in the course of their undergraduate studies, and the majority of professors at a particular university may have taught in four or five others. This high degree of mobility means that schemes of study and examination are marked by a freedom and individuality unknown in France. France and Germany have greatly influenced higher education systems around the world. The French, either through colonial influence or the work of missionaries, introduced many aspects of their system in other countries. The German were the first to stress the importance of universities as research facilities, and they also created a sense of them as emblems of a national mind. (Source : http ://www.encyclopedia.com) Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? A.The nature of education around the world in modern times B.Systems of higher education in France and Germany C. origin of higher education system in Europe D.The influence of France and Germany on educational systems of other countries Question 37: The word “uniformity” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to . A. proximity B. discrepancy C. similarity D. uniqueness Question 38 : The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to . A. schools B. universities C. examinationsD. branches Question 39: Which of the following about grandes écoles in France is NOT stated in paragraph 3? Trang 172/20
33. A.Most of them have no connection with universities. B.They have a reputation for advanced professional and technical training. C.Their degrees are better recognized than those provided by universities. D.They offer better accommodations and facilities than universities. Question 40: According to the passage, a regional university rector in Germany is elected by . A. the staff of the university B. the national government officials C. the regional government officials D. the staff of other universities Question 41: The word “emblems” in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to . A. representatives B. directions C. structures D. delegates Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A.Studying in France and Germany is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities. B.It normally takes longer to complete a university course in France than in Germany. C.Universities in Germany can govern themselves more effectively than those in France. D. The level of decentralization of higher education is greater in Germany than in France. 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: John didn’t meet his parents for a long time. A B C D Question 44: The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost his jobs due to the economic A B C D crisis. Question 45:When she was asked if she had any ambition to become prime minister, she A B C respectively declined to answer the question. D 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. Trang 173/20
34. Question 46: The last time I went swimming was four months ago. A.idn’t go swimming four months ago. B.I haven’t gone swimming for four months. C.I went swimming for four months. D. I have gone swimming for four months. Question 47: “I’ll tell you about this tomorrow, Mary.” Said Tom. A. Tom denied telling Mary about that tomorrow B. Tom admitted telling Mary about that the next day. C. Tom refused to tell Mary about that the next day. D. Tom promised to tell Mary about that the next day. Question 48: It isn’t necessary for Tony to buy that house. A. Tony shouldn’t buy that house. B. Tony needn’t buy that house. C. Tony mustn’t buy that house.D. Tony can’t buy that house. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: He was so rude to them last night. Now he feels regretful. A. He wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night. B. He regrets having so rude to them last night. C. If he was n’t so rude to them last night, he would n’t feel regretful. D. If only he was n’t so rude to them last night Question 50: We arrived at airport. We realized our passports were still at home. A.It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize 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. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home. THE END Trang 174/20
35. ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 7 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. supported B. mended C. dressed D. attracted Question 2. A. suggest B survive C. support D. summer 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 3: A. precede B. offer C. follow D. listen Question 4: A. disappear B. recommend C. entertain D. fortunate 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: She was taken to hospital last night, ___? A. won’t she B. didn’t she C. doesn't she D. wasn’t she Question 6: The telephone ___ by Alexander Graham Bell. A. invented B. be invented C. was invented D. is inventing Question 7: My father is interested ___ playing chess with his friends. A. on B. with C. of D. in Question 8: The more you talk about the situation, ___it seems . A.worse B. the worse C. the worst D. worst Question 9: It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying . A. a thick wooden old table B. a thick old wooden table C. an old wooden thick table D. a wooden thick old table Question 10: After they ___ all the food, they picked up their bags and left. A. were eating B had eaten C had been eating D. was moving Question 11: ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of Question 12: He will go out with his friends ___ Trang 175/20
36. A. as soon as he has completed his homework B. when he was completing his homework C. until he completed his homework D. he shall have completed Question 13: ___her homework, she watched her favorite movie. A. Having finished B. Finished C. To finish D. Being finished Question 14: My brothers are often very ___ to what I say. They are really lovable. A.obediently B. obedience C. obedient D obey Question 15: I ___ everything in my bag three times but my keys were nowhere to be found. A. went out B. went over C. looked for D. looked at Question 16: After the last argument I ___ with my brother, we didn't speak to each other for months. A. caused B. had C. made D. took Question 17: Volunteers may be required to obtain Red Cross ___ in order to serve through hospitals and healthcare organizations or provide disaster relief. A. diploma B. certification C. license D. degree Question 18: We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it ___ the whole time we were there. A.poured with rain B. rained dogs and cats C. dropped in the bucket D.made hay while the sun shined Question 19: In the formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers. A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection 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: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. help B. allow C. make D. employ Question 21: There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their favorite films. A. economics B. businesses C. contests D. advertisements 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 22: One of our group’s main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers. Trang 176/20
37. A.prevent B.encourage C.avoiding D.expect Question 23: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city. A. confident B. free C. occupied D. reluctant 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 24: Peter asked his colleague. - Peter :“How do you get to work?”. -“ ___”. A. About two kilometers. B. I was taken there. C. It is very far D. I walk, of course Question 25: David is talking to Helen, his classmate. -David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!”. – Helen : “___”. A. Thanks for your compliment B. Don’t mention it C. You, too D. Never mind 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 26 to 30. In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott “toy books” which first (26) ___in 1878, they were almost as important as the lines of text, and occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures. (27)___then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly. Often a single person is responsible for both writing and illustrating the book. One of the greatest, and certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (28) ___real name was Theodor Geisel. His first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children’s literature was changed forever. Seuss’s playful drawings were a perfect complement to his engaging stories and (29) ___characters. In 1957, Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat became the first book in Random House’s best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several other authors. These combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (30) ___very simple language. (Source: ‘’The Complete Guide to the TOFLE Test’’ – Bruce Rogers) Question 26: A. happened B. emerged C. appeared D. showed Question 27: A. Before B. Till C. By D. Since Question 28: A. who B. whose C. whom D. who’s Question 29: A. forgetting B. forgetful C. forgotten D. unforgettable Question 30: A. about B. from C. in D. at Trang 177/20
38. 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 31 to 35. The Art World One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist. In effect, a market must be created for an artist to be successful. The practice of signing and numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth-century artist best known for the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black”, but known to most of us as “Whistler’s Mother”. Whistler’s brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if they knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced. By signing the work in pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print. As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value. When other artists noticed that the signed prints commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure. Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice. Indeed, prints have been signed within image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the’print. Wherever the artist elects to sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition. (Source : Question 31: Which of the following would be a better title for the passage? A. Whistler’s Mother B. Whistler’s Greatest Works C. The Practice of Signing Prints D. Copying Limited Edition Prints Question 32: What made Whistler’s work more valuable? A. His fame as an artist. B. His painting of his mother. C. His signature on the prints. D. His brother-in-law’s prints. Question 33: The word “speculated” in the paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ___. A. guessed B. noticed C. denied D. announced Question 34: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ___. A. the same edition B. the image C. the reverse side D. a print Question 35: The author mentions all of the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed print EXCEPT ___. A. it guarantees the print’s authenticity B. it makes the print more personal C. it encourages higher prices for the print D. it limits the number of copies of the print Trang 178/20
39. 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 36 to 42. The system of higher education had its origin in Europe in the Middle Ages, when the first universities were established. In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world, to some extent, has been determined by the models of influential countries such as France and Germany. Both France and Germany have systems of higher education that are basically administered by state agencies. Entrance requirements for students are also similar in both countries. In France, an examination called the baccalauréat is given at the end of secondary education. Higher education in France is free and open to all students who have passed this baccalauréat. Success in this examination allows students to continue their higher education for another three or four years until they have attained the first university degree called a licence in France. Basic differences, however, distinguish these two countries’ systems. French educational districts, called académies, are under the direction of a rector, an appointee of the national government who is also in charge of universities in each district. The uniformity in curriculum throughout the country leaves each university with little to distinguish itself. Hence, many students prefer to go to Paris, where there are better accommodations and more cultural amenities for them. Another difference is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known as grandes écoles, which provide advanced professional and technical training. Most of these schools are not affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving competitive examinations to candidates. The grandes écoles provide rigorous training in all branches of applied science and technology, and their diplomas have a somewhat higher standing than the ordinary licence. In Germany, the regional universities have autonomy in determining their curriculum under the direction of rectors elected from within. Students in Germany change universities according to their interests and the strengths of each university. In fact, it is a custom for students to attend two, three, or even four different universities in the course of their undergraduate studies, and the majority of professors at a particular university may have taught in four or five others. This high degree of mobility means that schemes of study and examination are marked by a freedom and individuality unknown in France. France and Germany have greatly influenced higher education systems around the world. The French, either through colonial influence or the work of missionaries, introduced many aspects of their system in other countries. The German were the first to stress the importance of universities as research facilities, and they also created a sense of them as emblems of a national mind. (Source : http ://www.encyclopedia.com) Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? The nature of education around the world in modern times Systems of higher education in France and Germany The origin of higher education system in Europe The influence of France and Germany on educational systems of other countries Trang 179/20
40. Question 37: The word “uniformity” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to . A. proximity B. discrepancy C. similarity D. uniqueness Question 38 : The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to . A. schools B. universities C. examinationsD. branches Question 39: Which of the following about grandes écoles in France is NOT stated in paragraph 3? Most of them have no connection with universities. They have a reputation for advanced professional and technical training. Their degrees are better recognized than those provided by universities. They offer better accommodations and facilities than universities. Question 40: According to the passage, a regional university rector in Germany is elected by . A. the staff of the university B. the national government officials C. the regional government officials D. the staff of other universities Question 41: The word “emblems” in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to . A. representatives B. directions C. structures D. delegates Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? Studying in France and Germany is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities. It normally takes longer to complete a university course in France than in Germany. Universities in Germany can govern themselves more effectively than those in France. The level of decentralization of higher education is greater in Germany than in France. 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: John didn’t meet his parents for a long time. A B C D Question 44: The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost his jobs due to the economic A B C D crisis. Question 45:When she was asked if she had any ambition to become prime minister, she A B C Trang 180/20
41. respectively declined to answer the question. D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: The last time I went swimming was four months ago. I didn’t go swimming four months ago. I haven’t gone swimming for four months. I went swimming for four months. I have gone swimming for four months. Question 47: “I’ll tell you about this tomorrow, Mary.” Said Tom. A. Tom denied telling Mary about that tomorrow B. Tom admitted telling Mary about that the next day. C. Tom refused to tell Mary about that the next day. D. Tom promised to tell Mary about that the next day. Question 48: It isn’t necessary for Tony to buy that house. A. Tony shouldn’t buy that house. B. Tony needn’t buy that house. C. Tony mustn’t buy that house.D. Tony can’t buy that house. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: He was so rude to them last night. Now he feels regretful. A. He wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night. B. He regrets having so rude to them last night. C. If he was n’t so rude to them last night, he would n’t feel regretful. D. If only he was n’t so rude to them last night Question 50: We arrived at airport. We realized our passports were still at home. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home, Trang 181/20
42. Not until had we arrived at the airport we realized our passports were still at home. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home. THE END Trang 182/20