Khảo sát chất lượng 12 tiếng anh lan 2 2021 4 ma đề

SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HĨA
TRƯỜNG THPT ……………………
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2
NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài phút; không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi: 501

Họ, tên thí sinh: .................................................................... SBD: ......................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. condition
B. option
C. suggestion
D. relation
Question 2: A. autumn
B. summer
C. public
D. struggle
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. ability
B. sympathetic
C. political
D. significant
Question 4:
A. postpone
B. specialize

C. purpose
D. summarize
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: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are ______ to a wide range of
minor ailments.
A. susceptible
B. receptive
C. conducive
D. favourable
Question 6: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth ______ as he couldn’t stand the toothache.
A. destroyed
B. ruined
C. extracted
D. relieved
Question 7: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a ______ on hot tin roof.
A. dog
B. pig
C. cat
D. fly
Question 8: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines__________ development, and Nano Covax’s
three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022.
A. during
B. in
C. under
D. on
Question 9: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold ______ the last trip was not a success.
A. Because
B. despite
C. although

D. which
Question 10: E-mail allows people ______ in touch, regardless of distance.
A. staying
B. stay
C. to have stayed
D. to stay
Question 11: Laura found it difficult to live ______ to her parents’ expectations.
A. up
B. in
C. down
D. out
Question 12: While Pete ______ the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. had been watering
B. watering
C. watered
D. was watering
Question 13: Mr Edwards ______ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches
B. is teaching
C. taught
D. has been teaching
Question 14: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
A. impress
B. impressively
C. impression
D. impressive
Question 15: I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is ______ honest person.
A. Ø
B. the
C. an

D. a
Question 16: If I were you, I ______ a car and have a look around the country.
A. hired
B. will hire
C. would hire
D. could have hired
Question 17: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ______ ?
A. isn’t he
B. is he
C. hasn’t he
D. has he
Question 18: Susan's doctor insists ______ for a few days.
A. that she is resting
B. her resting
C. that she rest
D. her to rest
Question 19: She ______ for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to
work part-time and support herself.
A. should have asked
B. could have asked
C. must have asked
D. ought to ask
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet.
A. an enormous breakfast B. a formal conference C. an informal party
D. a formal party

Question 21: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. save money
C. sit still
D. economize
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: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental
improvements.
A. something enjoyable B. something sad
C. something to suffer D. something to entertain
Question 23: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and
increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances.
A. forcing
B. rejecting
C. encouraging
D. asking
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: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long
time.
Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “____________.”
A. No, I don't.
B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Don’t mention it.
D. Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday.
Question 25: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her.
Thang: “What do you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “_________.”
A. Yes, let's.
B. The best I've ever read.

C. I can't agree with you more.
D. I wish I could.
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.
The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the
native peoples they conquered. Throughout history, gold has (26)_______ a magic spell over those it
touched. Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (27)_______ can be moulded into many shapes. It
has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of
worship. (28)_______ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new
cities and countries as they went. Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in
today. Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical
(29)_______, that are found in the Earth’s crust. Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not
react (30)_______ air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades. In its natural state, gold is soft
and easily shaped. When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins,
gold bars, and other objects. Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of
the world’s great gold deposits. It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration.
Question 26:
Question 27:
Question 28:
Question 29:
Question 30:

A. knitted
A. this
A. Whoever
A. mode
A. with

B. sewn
B. that

B. However
B. means
B. on

C. woven
C. who
C. Forever
C. course
C. in

D. folded
D. what
D. Wherever
D. measure
D. to

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.
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one
of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways,

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destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for
one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are
effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic
compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and
drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.

In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically
sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring
the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.
The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be
chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast,
some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only
those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number
of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed.
Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
Question 31: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. planting

B. spoiling

C. dividing

D. replacing

Question 32: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.
B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.
C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.
D. A recommendation is analysed and rejected
Question 33: With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.

B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.

C. The importance of the chemical industry.

D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.

Question 34: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to
A. drain

B. grow along

C. obstruct

D. float on

Question 35: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the
author most likely agree?
A. It has become more dangerous recently.

B. It is occasionally required.

C. It is safe but inefficient.

D. It should be increased.

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.
One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol. Because alcohol is
delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is
particularly vulnerable to its effects. The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced
that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. As a
pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously.
Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol
passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol

in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother.
For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of
alcohol from her system per hour. However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed
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it is depends on its stage of development). The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the
blood of the fetus is much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by
passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological
damage may have already occurred.
Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible
damage to the fetus. Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to
concentrate, and difficulty in remembering. Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid
alcohol.
Question 36. What is the main topic of this reading?
A. Women and drugs
B. The fetus and alcohol
C. The dangers of pregnancy
D. Drinking and the human body
Question 37. In line 3 the word "its" refers to__________.
A. the fetus
B. the alcohol
C. the tissue
D. the blood
Question 38. In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means_________.
A. ambiguous
B. obvious
C. said officially
D. finite
Question 39. In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means__________.

A. temporary
B. permanent
C. psychological
D. widespread
Question 40. It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on
_________.
A. how many months pregnants the mother is
B. how much alcohol the mother has consumed
C. how heavy the fetus is
D. how well the mother has taken care of the fetus
Question 41. Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage
A. The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother
B. It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink.
C. Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the
bloodstream.
D. Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of
alcohol.
Question 42. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome?
A. concentration difficulties
B. disfigurement of the face
C. increased aggression
D. memory problems
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: A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in
the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct.
A. at the time
B. spoken
C. A number of
D. fifteen

Question 44: A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products.
A. intentional
B. any chemical
C. additive
D. products
Question 45: Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are.
A. always
B. with
C. others
D. their
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 only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition.
A. Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism.
B. Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism.
C. Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated.
D. Only then can we eliminate terrorism.
Question 47: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system.
A. No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter.
B. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
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C. All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter.
D. Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all.
Question 48: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist
guide?" said my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
B. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
C. In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English.

D. In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist
guide.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 49: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
   C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   D. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Question 50: Men should share household tasks with their wives. This helps to maintain gender equality
at home.
A. Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at
home.
B. Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home.
C. Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at
home.
D. Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality
at home.

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SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HĨA
TRƯỜNG THPT ………………
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2
NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài phút; không kể thời gian phát đề

Mã đề thi: 502

Họ, tên thí sinh: .................................................................... SBD: ......................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long
time.
Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “____________.”
A. No, I don't.
B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Don’t mention it.
D. Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday.
Question 2: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her.
Thang: “What do you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “_________.”
A. Yes, let's.
B. The best I've ever read.
C. I can't agree with you more.
D. I wish I could.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 3: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold ______ the last trip was not a success.
A. Because
B. despite
C. although
D. which
Question 4: E-mail allows people ______ in touch, regardless of distance.
A. staying
B. stay
C. to have stayed
D. to stay

Question 5: Laura found it difficult to live ______ to her parents’ expectations.
A. up
B. in
C. down
D. out
Question 6: While Pete ______ the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. had been watering
B. watering
C. watered
D. was watering
Question 7: Mr Edwards ______ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches
B. is teaching
C. taught
D. has been teaching
Question 8: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
A. impress
B. impressively
C. impression
D. impressive
Question 9: I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is ______ honest person.
A. Ø
B. the
C. an
D. a
Question 10: If I were you, I ______ a car and have a look around the country.
A. hired
B. will hire
C. would hire
D. could have hired

Question 11: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are ______ to a wide range of
ailments.
A. susceptible
B. receptive
C. conducive
D. favourable
Question 12: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth ______ as he couldn’t stand the
toothache.
A. destroyed
B. ruined
C. extracted
D. relieved
Question 13: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a ______ on hot tin roof.
A. dog
B. pig
C. cat
D. fly
Question 14: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines__________ development, and Nano Covax’s
three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022.
A. during
B. in
C. under
D. on
Question 15: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ______ ?
A. isn’t he
B. is he
C. hasn’t he
D. has he
Question 16: Susan's doctor insists ______ for a few days.
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A. that she is resting
B. her resting
C. that she rest
D. her to rest
Question 17: She ______ for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to
work part-time and support herself.
A. should have asked
B. could have asked
C. must have asked
D. ought to ask
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 18: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet.
A. an enormous breakfast B. a formal conference C. an informal party
D. a formal party
Question 19: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. save money
C. sit still
D. economize
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 20: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental
improvements.
A. something enjoyable B. something sad
C. something to suffer D. something to entertain
Question 21: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and
increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances.

A. forcing
B. rejecting
C. encouraging
D. asking
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 22: A. condition
B. option
C. suggestion
D. relation
Question 23: A. autumn
B. summer
C. public
D. struggle
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 24:
A. ability
B. sympathetic
C. political
D. significant
Question 25:
A. postpone
B. specialize
C. purpose
D. summarize
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.
The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the
native peoples they conquered. Throughout history, gold has (26)_______ a magic spell over those it

touched. Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (27)_______ can be moulded into many shapes. It
has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of
worship. (28)_______ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new
cities and countries as they went. Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in
today. Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical
(29)_______, that are found in the Earth’s crust. Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not
react (30)_______ air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades. In its natural state, gold is soft
and easily shaped. When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins,
gold bars, and other objects. Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of
the world’s great gold deposits. It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration.
Question 26:
Question 27:
Question 28:
Question 29:
Question 30:

A. knitted
A. this
A. Whoever
A. mode
A. with

B. sewn
B. that
B. However
B. means
B. on

C. woven
C. who

C. Forever
C. course
C. in

D. folded
D. what
D. Wherever
D. measure
D. to

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.
One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol. Because alcohol is
delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is
particularly vulnerable to its effects. The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced
that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. As a
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pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously.
Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol
passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol
in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother.
For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of
alcohol from her system per hour. However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed
it is depends on its stage of development). The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the
blood of the fetus is much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by
passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological
damage may have already occurred.
Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible

damage to the fetus. Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to
concentrate, and difficulty in remembering. Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid
alcohol.
Question 31. What is the main topic of this reading?
A. Women and drugs
B. The fetus and alcohol
C. The dangers of pregnancy
D. Drinking and the human body
Question 32. In line 3 the word "its" refers to__________.
A. the fetus
B. the alcohol
C. the tissue
D. the blood
Question 33. In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means_________.
A. ambiguous
B. obvious
C. said officially
D. finite
Question 34. In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means__________.
A. temporary
B. permanent
C. psychological
D. widespread
Question 35. It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on
_________.
A. how many months pregnants the mother is
B. how much alcohol the mother has consumed
C. how heavy the fetus is
D. how well the mother has taken care of the fetus
Question 36. Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage

A. The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother
B. It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink.
C. Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the
bloodstream.
D. Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of
alcohol.
Question 37. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome?
A. concentration difficulties
B. disfigurement of the face
C. increased aggression
D. memory problems
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.
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one
of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways,
destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for
one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are
effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic
compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and
drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically
sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring
the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.

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The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be
chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast,

some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only

those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number
of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed.
Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
Question 38: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. planting

B. spoiling

C. dividing

D. replacing

Question 39: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.
B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.
C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.
D. A recommendation is analysed and rejected
Question 40: With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.

B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.

C. The importance of the chemical industry.

D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.

Question 41: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to
A. drain

B. grow along

C. obstruct

D. float on

Question 42: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the
author most likely agree?
A. It has become more dangerous recently.

B. It is occasionally required.

C. It is safe but inefficient.

D. It should be increased.

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: A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in
the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct.
A. at the time
B. spoken
C. A number of
D. fifteen
Question 44: A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products.
A. intentional
B. any chemical
C. additive
D. products

Question 45: Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are.
A. always
B. with
C. others
D. their
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 46: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
   C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   D. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Question 47: Men should share household tasks with their wives. This helps to maintain gender equality
at home.
A. Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at
home.
B. Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home.
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C. Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at
home.
D. Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality
at home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 48: The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition.
A. Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism.
B. Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism.
C. Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated.

D. Only then can we eliminate terrorism.
Question 49: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system.
A. No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter.
B. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
C. All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter.
D. Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all.
Question 50: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist
guide?" said my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
B. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
C. In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English.
D. In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist
guide.

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SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HĨA
TRƯỜNG THPT ……………
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2
NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài phút; không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi: 503

Họ, tên thí sinh: .................................................................... SBD: ......................................
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 1: A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in the
New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct.
A. at the time
B. spoken
C. A number of
D. fifteen
Question 2: A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products.
A. intentional
B. any chemical
C. additive
D. products
Question 3: Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are.
A. always
B. with
C. others
D. their
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 4: A. condition
B. option
C. suggestion
D. relation
Question 5: A. autumn
B. summer
C. public
D. struggle
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 6:
A. ability

B. sympathetic
C. political
D. significant
Question 7:
A. postpone
B. specialize
C. purpose
D. summarize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: E-mail allows people ______ in touch, regardless of distance.
A. staying
B. stay
C. to have stayed
D. to stay
Question 9: Laura found it difficult to live ______ to her parents’ expectations.
A. up
B. in
C. down
D. out
Question 10: While Pete ______ the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. had been watering
B. watering
C. watered
D. was watering
Question 11: Mr Edwards ______ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches
B. is teaching
C. taught
D. has been teaching

Question 12: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
A. impress
B. impressively
C. impression
D. impressive
Question 13: I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is ______ honest person.
A. Ø
B. the
C. an
D. a
Question 14: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are ______ to a wide range of
ailments.
A. susceptible
B. receptive
C. conducive
D. favourable
Question 15: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth ______ as he couldn’t stand the
toothache.
A. destroyed
B. ruined
C. extracted
D. relieved
Question 16: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a ______ on hot tin roof.
A. dog
B. pig
C. cat
D. fly
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Question 17: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines__________ development, and Nano Covax’s
three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022.
A. during
B. in
C. under
D. on
Question 18: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold ______ the last trip was not a
success.
A. Because
B. despite
C. although
D. which
Question 19: If I were you, I ______ a car and have a look around the country.
A. hired
B. will hire
C. would hire
D. could have hired
Question 20: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ______ ?
A. isn’t he
B. is he
C. hasn’t he
D. has he
Question 21: Susan's doctor insists ______ for a few days.
A. that she is resting
B. her resting
C. that she rest
D. her to rest
Question 22: She ______ for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to
work part-time and support herself.
A. should have asked

B. could have asked
C. must have asked
D. ought to ask
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 23: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental
improvements.
A. something enjoyable B. something sad
C. something to suffer D. something to entertain
Question 24: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and
increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances.
A. forcing
B. rejecting
C. encouraging
D. asking
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 25: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long
time.
Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “____________.”
A. No, I don't.
B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Don’t mention it.
D. Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday.
Question 26: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her.
Thang: “What do you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “_________.”
A. Yes, let's.
B. The best I've ever read.
C. I can't agree with you more.
D. I wish I could.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet.
A. an enormous breakfast B. a formal conference C. an informal party
D. a formal party
Question 28: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. save money
C. sit still
D. economize
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the
native peoples they conquered. Throughout history, gold has (29)_______ a magic spell over those it
touched. Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (30)_______ can be moulded into many shapes. It
has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of
worship. (31)_______ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new
cities and countries as they went. Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in
today. Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical
(32)_______, that are found in the Earth’s crust. Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not
react (33)_______ air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades. In its natural state, gold is soft
and easily shaped. When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins,
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gold bars, and other objects. Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of
the world’s great gold deposits. It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration.
Question 29:
Question 30:
Question 31:

Question 32:
Question 33:

A. knitted
A. this
A. Whoever
A. mode
A. with

B. sewn
B. that
B. However
B. means
B. on

C. woven
C. who
C. Forever
C. course
C. in

D. folded
D. what
D. Wherever
D. measure
D. to

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.
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one

of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways,
destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for
one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are
effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic
compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and
drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically
sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring
the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.
The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be
chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast,
some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only
those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number
of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed.
Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
Question 34: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. planting

B. spoiling

C. dividing

D. replacing

Question 35: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.
B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.
C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.
D. A recommendation is analysed and rejected

Question 36: With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.

B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.

C. The importance of the chemical industry.

D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.

Question 37: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to
A. drain

B. grow along

C. obstruct

D. float on

Question 38: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the
author most likely agree?
A. It has become more dangerous recently.

B. It is occasionally required.

C. It is safe but inefficient.

D. It should be increased.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol. Because alcohol is
delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is
particularly vulnerable to its effects. The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced
that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. As a
pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously.
Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol
passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol
in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother.
For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of
alcohol from her system per hour. However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed
it is depends on its stage of development). The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the
blood of the fetus is much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by
passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological
damage may have already occurred.
Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible
damage to the fetus. Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to
concentrate, and difficulty in remembering. Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid
alcohol.
Question 39. What is the main topic of this reading?
A. Women and drugs
B. The fetus and alcohol
C. The dangers of pregnancy
D. Drinking and the human body
Question 40. In line 3 the word "its" refers to__________.
A. the fetus
B. the alcohol
C. the tissue
D. the blood

Question 41. In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means_________.
A. ambiguous
B. obvious
C. said officially
D. finite
Question 42. In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means__________.
A. temporary
B. permanent
C. psychological
D. widespread
Question 43. It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on
_________.
A. how many months pregnants the mother is
B. how much alcohol the mother has consumed
C. how heavy the fetus is
D. how well the mother has taken care of the fetus
Question 44. Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage
A. The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother
B. It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink.
C. Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the
bloodstream.
D. Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of
alcohol.
Question 45. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome?
A. concentration difficulties
B. disfigurement of the face
C. increased aggression
D. memory problems
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 only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition.
A. Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism.
B. Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism.
C. Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated.
D. Only then can we eliminate terrorism.
Question 47: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist

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guide?" said my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
B. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
C. In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English.
D. In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist
guide.
Question 48: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system.
A. No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter.
B. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
C. All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter.
D. Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 49: Men should share household tasks with their wives. This helps to maintain gender equality
at home.
A. Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at
home.
B. Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home.
C. Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at
home.

D. Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality
at home.
Question 50: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
   C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   D. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

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SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HĨA
TRƯỜNG THPT …………………
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2
NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài phút; không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi: 504

Họ, tên thí sinh: .................................................................... SBD: ......................................
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.
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one
of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways,
destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for
one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are
effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic

compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and
drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically
sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring
the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.
The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be
chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast,
some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only
those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number
of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed.
Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
Question 1: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. planting

B. spoiling

C. dividing

D. replacing

Question 2: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.
B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.
C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.
D. A recommendation is analysed and rejected
Question 3: With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.

B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.

C. The importance of the chemical industry.

D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.

Question 4: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to
A. drain

B. grow along

C. obstruct

D. float on
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Question 5: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the
author most likely agree?
A. It has become more dangerous recently.

B. It is occasionally required.

C. It is safe but inefficient.

D. It should be increased.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the
native peoples they conquered. Throughout history, gold has (6)_______ a magic spell over those it
touched. Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (7)_______ can be moulded into many shapes. It

has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of
worship. (8)_______ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities
and countries as they went. Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in today.
Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical (9)_______, that
are found in the Earth’s crust. Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not react (10)_______
air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades. In its natural state, gold is soft and easily shaped.
When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins, gold bars, and other
objects. Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of the world’s great
gold deposits. It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration.
Question 6: A. knitted
Question 7: A. this
Question 8: A. Whoever
Question 9: A. mode
Question 10: A. with

B. sewn
B. that
B. However
B. means
B. on

C. woven
C. who
C. Forever
C. course
C. in

D. folded
D. what
D. Wherever

D. measure
D. to

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.
One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol. Because alcohol is
delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is
particularly vulnerable to its effects. The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced
that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. As a
pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously.
Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol
passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol
in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother.
For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of
alcohol from her system per hour. However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed
it is depends on its stage of development). The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the
blood of the fetus is much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by
passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological
damage may have already occurred.
Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible
damage to the fetus. Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to
concentrate, and difficulty in remembering. Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid
alcohol.
Question 11. What is the main topic of this reading?
A. Women and drugs
B. The fetus and alcohol
C. The dangers of pregnancy
D. Drinking and the human body
Question 12. In line 3 the word "its" refers to__________.
A. the fetus

B. the alcohol
C. the tissue
D. the blood
Question 13. In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means_________.
A. ambiguous
B. obvious
C. said officially
D. finite
Question 14. In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means__________.
A. temporary
B. permanent
C. psychological
D. widespread
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Question 15. It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on
_________.
A. how many months pregnants the mother is
B. how much alcohol the mother has consumed
C. how heavy the fetus is
D. how well the mother has taken care of the fetus
Question 16. Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage
A. The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother
B. It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink.
C. Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the
bloodstream.
D. Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of
alcohol.
Question 17. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome?

A. concentration difficulties
B. disfigurement of the face
C. increased aggression
D. memory problems
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 18: A. condition
B. option
C. suggestion
D. relation
Question 19: A. autumn
B. summer
C. public
D. struggle
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 20:
A. ability
B. sympathetic
C. political
D. significant
Question 21:
A. postpone
B. specialize
C. purpose
D. summarize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question22: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are ______ to a wide range of
ailments.

A. susceptible
B. receptive
C. conducive
D. favourable
Question 23: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth ______ as he couldn’t stand the
toothache.
A. destroyed
B. ruined
C. extracted
D. relieved
Question 24: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a ______ on hot tin roof.
A. dog
B. pig
C. cat
D. fly
Question 25: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines__________ development, and Nano Covax’s
three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022.
A. during
B. in
C. under
D. on
Question 26: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold ______ the last trip was not a
success.
A. Because
B. despite
C. although
D. which
Question 27: E-mail allows people ______ in touch, regardless of distance.
A. staying
B. stay

C. to have stayed
D. to stay
Question 28: Laura found it difficult to live ______ to her parents’ expectations.
A. up
B. in
C. down
D. out
Question 29: While Pete ______ the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. had been watering
B. watering
C. watered
D. was watering
Question 30: Mr Edwards ______ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches
B. is teaching
C. taught
D. has been teaching
Question 31: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
A. impress
B. impressively
C. impression
D. impressive
Question 32: I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is ______ honest person.
A. Ø
B. the
C. an
D. a
Question 33: If I were you, I ______ a car and have a look around the country.
A. hired
B. will hire

C. would hire
D. could have hired
Question 34: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ______ ?
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A. isn’t he
B. is he
C. hasn’t he
D. has he
Question 35: Susan's doctor insists ______ for a few days.
A. that she is resting
B. her resting
C. that she rest
D. her to rest
Question 36: She ______ for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to
work part-time and support herself.
A. should have asked
B. could have asked
C. must have asked
D. ought to ask
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 37: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental
improvements.
A. something enjoyable B. something sad
C. something to suffer D. something to entertain
Question 38: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and
increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances.
A. forcing

B. rejecting
C. encouraging
D. asking
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 39: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet.
A. an enormous breakfast B. a formal conference C. an informal party
D. a formal party
Question 40: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. save money
C. sit still
D. economize
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 41: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long
time.
Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “____________.”
A. No, I don't.
B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Don’t mention it.
D. Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday.
Question 42: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her.
Thang: “What do you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “_________.”
A. Yes, let's.
B. The best I've ever read.
C. I can't agree with you more.
D. I wish I could.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.

Question 43: The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition.
A. Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism.
B. Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism.
C. Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated.
D. Only then can we eliminate terrorism.
Question 44: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system.
A. No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter.
B. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
C. All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter.
D. Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all.
Question 45: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist
guide?" said my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
B. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
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C. In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English.
D. In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist
guide.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 46. He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
   C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
   D. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Question 47. Men should share household tasks with their wives. This helps to maintain gender equality
at home.
A. Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at

home.
B. Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home.
C. Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at
home.
D. Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality
at home.
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 48. A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in
the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct.
A. at the time
B. spoken
C. A number of
D. fifteen
Question 49. A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products.
A. intentional
B. any chemical
C. additive
D. products
Question 50. Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are.
A. always
B. with
C. others
D. their

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