15 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT MÔN TIẾNG ANH

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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề
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Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………
Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................

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 1: They finished one project. They started working on the next.
A. Only if they had they finished one project did they start working on the next.
B. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next.
C. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next.
D. Not until they started working on the next project did they finish the previous one.
Question 2: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café.
B. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café.
C. Susan feels regret because she applied for the summer job in the café.
D. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
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 3: A. decided
B. installed
C. visited
D. appointed
Question 4: A. put

B. nut
C. shut
D. cut
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 5: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable
B. acceptable
C. wonderful
D. decisive
Question 6: The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting.
A. unstable
B. dangerous
C. insecure
D. independent
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 7: I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute.
A. was determined to go ahead
C. lost my temper
B. was discouraged from trying
D. began to dislike it
Question 8: Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines.
A. dangerous
B. risky
C. safe
D. perilous
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 9: Two friends, Peter and Linda are talking about family.

- Peter: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.”
- Linda: “________ They can help each other a lot.”
A. I totally agree.
B. It’s not true.
C. That’s wrong.
D. I don’t agree.
Question 10: Marry is talking to Linda over the phone.
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Mary: “Thank you for helping me prepare for the party.” - Linda: “_______”
A. The meal was out of this word
B. My pleasure
C. Never mention the incident again
D. Of course not
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 11: _______ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. Although
B. Because
C. In spite of
D. Because of
Question 12: Marie Curie is famous _______ her contribute to science.
A. with
B. for
C. at
D. on
Question 13: _______ he traveled, the more he learned.
A. Far

B. Farthest
C. The farthest
D. The farther
Question 14: If you want to be healthy, you should _______ your bad habits in your lifestyles.
A. give up
B. call off
C. break down
D. get over
Question 15: He was offered the job thanks to his _______ performance during his job interview.
A. impress
B. impression
C. impressively
D. impressive
Question 16: Students can _______ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the
lectures.
A. absorb
B. provide
C. transmit
D. read
Question 17: Make sure you _______ us a visit when you are in town again.
A. give
B. do
C. pay
D. have
Question 18: Hung will have finished his project on sustainable development _______.
A. when he came back
B. after he had come back
C. as soon as he had come back
D. by the time he comes back
Question 19: Jane really loves the _______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.

A. nice brown wooden
B. nice wooden brown
C. wooden brown nice
D. brown wooden nice
Question 20: After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as a _______ and eager to start work again.
A. daisy
B. fruit
C. kitten
D. maiden
Question 21: Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _______ of anyone walking down the street. That
may help to sell more products.
A. eye
B. peek
C. flash
D. glimpse
Question 22: She’s your sister-in-law, _______ ?
A. won’t she
B. didn’t she
C. doesn’t she
D. isn’t she
Question 23: This issue _______ up by the employees during the meeting.
A. brought
B. was bring
C. bring
D. was brought
Question 24: He saw a terrible accident yesterday while he _______ along Ben Luc Bridge.
A. was walking
B. is walking
C. walked
D. walks

Question 25: _______ on the topic of the presentation, he started finding relevant information for it.
A. Having decided
B. Decided
C. To decide
D. Being decided
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 invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and
influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (26) _______ more
harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most
parents (27) _______ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their
whereabouts. We can also assume that (28) _______ teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social
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contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (29) _______, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have
been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (30) _______ evidence that texting has affected
literacy skills.
Question 26: A. done
B. played
C. made
D. brought
Question 27: A. which
B. whom
C. who
D. what
Question 28: A. each
B. much
C. every

D. most
Question 29: A. Moreover
B. However
C. Therefore
D. So that
Question 30: A. indisputable
B. arguable
C. doubtful
D. hesitated
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.
Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language
contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in
different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or
teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in
such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North
America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't
know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same
situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are
having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.
Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any
other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world
use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate
different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking
out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule.
The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of
another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.
(Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)

Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Misunderstandings in communication
B. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures
C. The significance of non-verbal signals in American
D. Non-verbal communication across cultures
Question 32: The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. mispronounced
B. misbehaved
C. misspelled
D. misunderstood
Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph e refers to _______ .
A. the country
B. an example
C. sticking out the tongue
D. making a mistake
Question 34: As stated in the last paragraph, in order to communicate successfully with people from another
culture, it is advisable for a person _______ .
A. to use the body language of the people from that culture
B. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture
C. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture
D. to travel to as many countries as possible
Question 35: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. distance
B. posture
C. gesture
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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.
What picture do you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now? What do
you hope about the future?
Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields, from entertainment to
technology. First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared. Instead, people will choose a program
from a 'menu' and a computer will send the program directly to the television. Today, we can use the World Wide
Web to read newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers away. By 2050, music,
films, programs, newspapers and books will come to us by computer.
In what concerns the environment, water will have become one of our most serious problems. In many places,
agriculture is changing and farmers are growing fruit and vegetables to export. This uses a lot of water. Demand
for water will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there could be serious shortages. Some futurologists
predict that water could be the cause of war if we don't act now.
In transport, cars running on new, clean fuels will have computers to control the speed and there won't be any
accidents. Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are. By 2050, the computer will
control the car and drive it to your destination. On the other hand, space planes will take people halfway around
the world in two hours. Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth again. By 2050,
space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours.
In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories. Many factories already use robots.
Big companies prefer robots - they do not ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24 hours a day. By
2050, we will see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes.
Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases. Today, there are electronic
devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hear. By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf
people see and hear again. Scientists have discovered how to control genes. They have already produced clones
of animals. By 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they
behave and how much intelligence they have.
(Source: Cambridge English for Schools by Andrew Littlejohn, Diana Hicks)
Question 36: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. the possible war.

B. the cash crop planting.
C. the serious shortage.
D. the demand for water.
Question 37: The word “domain” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. way of life
B. interest
C. field of expertise
D. challenge
Question 38: The word “conquered” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. controlled
B. diagnosed
C. transmitted
D. caused
Question 39: What way NOT be true about life in 2050?
A. Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer.
B. Blind and deaf people will be helped by scientists to see and hear again.
C. Scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how intelligent they are.
D. Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times.
Question 40: The passage mainly discusses _______ .
A. The effect of the futurologists’ prediction on our lives.
B. The effect of telecommunication on our future life.
C. The changes in our future life compared with our life today.
D. The importance of cloning in the future.
Question 41: We can conclude from the passage that in 2050 _______ .
A. People will be used to travel around the world in two hours.
B. Fewer cars will be used to keep the environment green and clean.
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C. No one will be injured or die because of accidents.
D. Space planes will take the place of cars as a means of transport.
Question 42: What can be inferred about the life in 2050 according to the passage?
A. Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today.
B. TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business.
C. People will not suffer from the shortage of water due to the polar melting.
D. The deaf will not have to depend any longer on the electronic hearing devices.
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: At 8 o’clock last night, she is reading an interesting detective story.
A. at
B. interesting
C. is
D. story
Question 44: Germany, in companion with France, has now lifted the ban on the export of live animals to Europe.
A. has
B. in companion
C. lifted the ban
D. to
Question 45: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance her beauty and make them look younger.
A. prefer
B. cosmetics
C. and
D. her
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
B. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
C. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.

D. he didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months.
Question 47: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” , Miss Hoa said to me
A. Miss Hoa told me to have dinner with her.
B. Miss Hoa invited me to have dinner with her.
C. Miss Hoa asked me if she liked to have dinner with me.
D. Miss Hoa suggested me if I would like to have dinner with her or not.
Question 48: Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.
A. Every student might write an essay on the topic.
B. Every student should write an essay on the topic.
C. They require every student can write an essay on the topic.
D. Every student must write an essay on the topic.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 49: A. explore
B. design
C. require
D. threaten
Question 50: A. entertain
B. solution
C. referee
D. afternoon
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2. A

3. B

4. A

5. C

6. C

7. A

8. C

9. A

10. B

11. C

12. B

13. D

14. A

15. D

16. A

17. C

18. D

19. A

20. A

21. A

22. D

23. D

24. A

25. A

26. A

27. C

28. D

29. B

30. A

31. D

32. D

33. C

34. B

35. B

36. B

37. C

38. A

39. D

40. C

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42. D

43. C

44. B

45. D

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47. B

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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề
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Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………
Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 1. She was very angry. She managed to keep herself calm.
A. Angry as was she, she managed to keep herself calm.
B. She was so angry that she was not able to control herself,
C. Angry though she was, she managed to keep herself calm.
D. Such was her anger that she managed to keep herself calm.
Question 2. Tom didn’t install an alarm. The thieves broke into his house.
A. Had Tom installed an alarm, his house wouldn’t have been broken into.

B. Tom had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house.
C. If Tom installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house.
D. Tom wishes he would installed an alarm and the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Although the “lie detectors” are being used by governments, police departments, and businesses that all
want guaranteed ways of detecting the truth, the results are not always accurate. Lie detectors are properly
called emotion detectors, for their aim is to measure bodily changes that contradict what a person says. The
polygraph machine records changes in heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and the electrical activity of the
skin (galvanic skin response, or GSR). In the first part of the polygraph test, you are electronically connected
to the machine and asked a few neutral questions (“What is your name?”, “Where do you live?”). Your
physical reactions serve as the standard (baseline) for evaluating what comes next. Then you are asked a few
critical questions among the neutral ones (“When did you rob the bank?”). The assumption is that if you are
guilty, your body will reveal the truth, even if you try to deny it. Your heart rate, respiration, and GSR will
change abruptly as you respond to the incriminating questions.
That is the theory: but psychologists have found that lie detectors are simply not reliable. Since most
physical changes are the same across all emotions, machines cannot tell whether you are feeling guilty, angry,
nervous, thrilled, or revved up from an exciting day. Innocent people may be tense and nervous about the
whole procedure. They may react physiologically to a certain word (“bank”) not because they robbed it. but
because they recently bounced a check. In either case the machine will record a “lie”. The reverse mistake is
also common. Some practiced liars can lie without flinching, and others learn to beat the machine by tensing
muscles or thinking about an exciting experience during neutral questions.
Question 3. This passage was probably written by a specialist in ________.
A. sociology
B. mind reading
C. anthropology
D. criminal psychology
Question 4. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. How lie detectors are used and their reliability
B. Lie detectors distinguish different emotions

C. Physical reaction reveal guilty
D. Lie detectors make innocent people nervous
Question 5. The word “ones” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. evaluations
B. reactions
C. standards
D. questions
Question 6. According to the test, polygraph _______.
A. make guilty people angry
B. record a person’s physical reactions
C. always reveal the truth about a person
D. measure a person’s thoughts
Question 7. The word “assumption” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced with _______.
A. faith
B. imagining
C. belief
D. statement
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 8. A. ancestor
B. chamber
C. ancient
D. danger
Question 9. A. laughed
B. explained
C. sacrificed

D. cooked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 10. A. electric
B. architect
C. luxury
D. mineral
Question 11. A. persuade
B. decade
C. apply
D. offer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 12. The windows are in _______ frames.
A. wooden huge circular
B. huge wooden circular
C. huge circular wooden
D. circular huge wooden
Question 13. _______, I decided to stop trading with them.
A. Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer
B. Even though they were the biggest dealer
C. Though being the biggest dealer
D. Being the biggest dealer
Question 14. There were 30 students in the class who _______ an exam when the bell went off.
A. was taking
B. were taking
C. had been taking
D. has been taking
Question 15. Vietnam’s rice export this year will decrease _______ about 10%, compared with that of last
year.

A. with
B. at
C. on
D. by
Question 16. The architects have made _______ use of glass and transparent plastic.
A. imaginative
B. imagination
C. imaginatively
D. imagine
Question 17. It’s very cold in here. Do you mind if I _______ the heating?
A. put off
B. put up with
C. put on
D. put down with
Question 18. Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their _______
parents. So they leave their home villages to find well-paid jobs in the fast-growing industrial zones.
A. up-to-date
B. weather-beaten
C. wide-ranging
D. long-term
Question 19. If we didn’t _______ any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.
A. make
B. take
C. use
D. do
Question 20. It seems that you have to cope with the stresses and strains of the job, _______?
A. don’t you
B. haven’t you
C. doesn’t it
D. isn’t it

Question 21. The more challenging the job is, _______.
A. the more interesting he finds
B. he finds it more interesting
C. the more he finds it interesting
D. the more interesting it is to him
Question 22. _______ his term paper before the deadline, he delivered it to the professor before the class.
A. Having finished
B. Being finished
C. To finish
D. Finishing
Question 23. The preparation _______ by the time the guest _______.
A. will have finished - are arriving
B. will have been finished - arrives
C. will have finished - arrive
D. will have been finished - are arrived
Question 24. The lady along with her friends _______ because of using drugs.
A. have arrested
B. were arrested
C. was arrested
D. arrested
Question 25. I _______ sight of the robber just before he disappeared around the corner.
A. took
B. got
C. caught
D. had
Question 26. He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as _______.
A. a mirror
B. a waterfall
C. a bell
D. a lake

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 27. New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store.
A. incredible
B. enjoyable
C. noticeable
D. memorable
Question 28. Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
A. a bad and embarrassing member
B. the eldest child
C. a beloved member
D. the only child
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 29. It was necessary to divide the movie “Roots” into five parts in order to show it on television
A. transact
B. adapt
C. merge
D. segment
Question 30. Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. busy with
B. relaxed about
C. free from
D. interested in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following

exchanges.
Question 31. Grace: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Ariana!” - Ariana: - “_______”
A. Never mention it.
B. Thanks, Grace. I had it done yesterday.
C. Thanks, but I’m afraid.
D. Yes, all right.
Question 32. Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
- Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?”
- Professor: “ _______”
A. You mean the podcasts from other students?
B. You can borrow books from the library.
C. Try your best, Mary.
D. I like it that you understand.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or
phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.
SPORTS IN SOCIETY
The position of sport in today’s society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think
of sports as ‘just a game’ - to be watched or played for the (33) ______ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become
big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV
companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge
rewards for athletes, some of (34) ______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis
players.
(35) _______, it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising
products or making personal appearances. A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally
tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part
of the recreation industry that we now rely (36) _______ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital
part of that industry, providing for millions of (37) _______ people all over the world.
Question 33. A. benefit
B. good
C. sake

D. advantage
Question 34. A. whom
B. who
C. whose
D. that
Question 35. A. In contrast
B. However
C. Therefore
D. In addition
Question 36. A. for
B. on
C. with
D. in
Question 37. A. ordinary
B. abnormal
C. mighty
D. extremist
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The need for a surgical operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a severe
shock to the patient and his family. Despite modern advances, most people still have an irrational fear of
hospitals and anesthetics. Patients do not often believe they really need surgery- cutting into a part of the body
as opposed to treatment with drugs.
In the early year of the 20th century, there was little specialization in surgery. A good surgeon was capable
of performing almost every operation that had been advised up to that time. Today the situation is different.
Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of fifty years ago. The heart can be safely
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opened and its valves repaired. Clogged blood vessels can be cleaned out, and broken ones mended and
replaced. A lung, the whole stomach, or even part of the brain can be removed and still permit the patient to
live a comfortable and satisfactory life. However, not every surgeon wants to, or is qualified to carry out every
type of modern operation.
The scope of surgery has increase remarkable in the past decades. Its safety has increased, too. Deaths
from most operations are about 20% of what they were in 1910 and surgery has been extended in many
directions, for example, to certain types of birth defects in new born babies, and at the other end of the scale,
to life-saving operation for the octogenarian. The hospital stay after surgery has been shortened to as little as
a week for most major operations. Most patients are out of bed on the day after an operation and may be back
at work in two or three weeks.
One of the most revolutionary areas of modern surgery is that of organ transplants. Until a few decades
ago, no person, except an identical twins, was able to accept into his body the tissues of another person without
reacting against them and eventually killing them. Recently, however, it has been discovered that with the use
of X-rays and special drugs, it is possible to graft tissues from one person to another which will survive for
periods of a year or more. Kidneys have been successfully transplanted between non-identical twins. Heart
and lung transplants have also been reasonably successful.
“Spare parts” surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new ones, is still a dream
of the future but surgery is ready for such miracles. In the meantime, you can be happy if the doctors say to
you: “Yes, I think it is possible to operate on you for this condition”.
Question 38. Today, compared with 1910, _______.
A. 20% of all operation patients recover
B. operation deaths have increased by 20%
C. 20% fewer of all operation patients die
D. five times fewer patients die after being operated on
Question 39. You can be happy if your surgeon can operate because it means _______.
A. he is a good doctor
B. he thinks your condition may be curable
C. he knows you will survive
D. you are getting better already
Question 40. The main difficulty with organ transplants is _______

A. only identical twins can give permission for their organs to be exchanged
B. the body’s tendency to reject alien tissues
C. the patient is not allowed to use drugs after them
D. it is difficult to find organs of the same size
Question 41. Surgeons in the early 20 century compared with modern ones _______.
A. needed more knowledge
B. had less to learn about surgery
C. were more trusted by their patients
D. could perform every operation known today
Question 42. Most people are afraid of being operated on _______.
A. in spite of improvements in modem surgery
B. unless it is an emergency operation
C. because they do not believe they need anesthetics
D. because they think modern drugs are dangerous
Question 43. A patient can still live a comfortable life even after the removal of _______.
A. part of the stomach or the whole liver
B. his brain
C. his lungs
D. a major organ such as the stomach or one lung
Question 44. The word “clogged” is most likely to correspond to _______
A. clean
B. unwashed
C. blocked
D. covered
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 45. Several people had apparently tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen.
A. Several
B. refuses
C. apparently tried

D. to listen
Question 46. Rabbit and hares look much like and are often mistaken for each other.
A. like
B. look
C. mistaken for
D. each other
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Question 47. No one bought jeans from her since its color was not trendy.
A. her
B. jeans
C. its
D. not trendy
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. No one has seen Linda since the day of the party.
A. No one has seen Linda for ages.
B. Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party.
C. The party is going on without Linda.
D. Linda has not been seen since the day of the party
Question 49. John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
B. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
C. John couldn’t be here yesterday because he was ill.
D. Because of his illness, John shouldn’t have been here yesterday.
Question 50. “How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!” Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
B. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.

C. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
D. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
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1. C

2. A

3. D

4. A

5. D

6. B

7. C

8. A

9. B

10. A

11. D

12. C

13. B

14. B

15. D

16. A

17. C

18. B

19. B

20. A

21. D

22. A

23. B

24. C

25. C

26. C

27. C

28. A

29. C

30. C

31. B

32. B

33. C

34. A

35. B

36. B

37. A

38. D

39. B

40. B

41. B

42. A

43. D

44. C

45. B

46. A

47. C

48. D

49. A

50. B

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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề

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Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………
Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................
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 1: A. celebrate
B. confidence
C. effective
D. handicapped
Question 2: A. success
B. access
C. problem
D. culture
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 3: You didn't pay enough attention. Now you ask such a question.
A. Had you paid enough attention, you wouldn't have asked such a question now.
B. Had it not been for your attention, you wouldn't ask such a question now.
C. Had you not paid enough attention, you wouldn't ask such a question now.
D. Had it not been for your inattention, you wouldn't ask such a question now.
Question 4: He is a rich man. However, he leads a simple life.
A. If he were a rich man, he would lead a simple life.
B. Rich as he is, he leads a simple life.
C. As he is rich, he leads a simple life.
D. He leads a simple life in case he is a rich man.
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 5: The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power and its being cruel.
A. has long been

B. symbol
C. strength
D. its being cruel
Question 6: The first half of the game was pretty boring because the players did not take enough effort.
A. The
B. pretty
C. because
D. take
Question 7: Aristotle believed that everything in the universe were composed of four basic elements: earth, water,
air, and fire.
A. believed
B. were
C. basic
D. fire
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 8: She usually spends one hour going shopping every week.
A. She usually goes to shopping one hour every week.
B. It usually takes her one hour to go shopping every week.
C. It usually takes her one hour going shopping every week.
D. It usually takes her one hour to shop on her car every week.
Question 9: "Why don't you try using a screw-driver?” he said to me.
A. He ordered me to try using a screw-driver.
B. He said that using a screw-driver didn't work.
C. He suggested to use a screw-driver.
D. He suggested that I try using a screw-driver.
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Question 10: We understand that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
A. It is understood that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
B. It is to understand that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
C. It understands that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
D. Ben understands that he wants to train to be a pilot.
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 11: A. hoped
B. gathered
C. remained
D. received
Question 12: A. feature
B. measure
C. feather
D. pleasure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 13: What _______ at 9 o'clock last night? I phoned you but couldn't get through to you.
A. did you do
B. were you doing
C. would you do
D. had you done
Question 14: The committee plans to _______ again in about six months.
A. conduct
B. condense
C. contest
D. convene
Question 15: We've been together through _______ in our friendship, and we won't desert each other now.
A. bad and good
B. thick and thin

C. odds and ends
D. high and low
Question 16: Now I do apologise for what I said about you. I know I shouldn't _______ that.
A. have said
B. tell
C. say
D. have spoken
Question 17: Language is so _______ woven into human experience that it is scarcely possible to imagine life
without it.
A. tightly
B. loosely
C. rigidly
D. stiffly
Question 18: I did not approve _______ people throwing trash on the streets and in public places.
A. with
B. on
C. at
D. of
Question 19: Having been found guilty of theft, _______ to find a job in his chosen field as an accountant.
A. was it difficult for Henry Jones
B. Henry Jones found it difficult
C. did Henry Jones found difficult
D. it was found by Henry Jones difficult
Question 20: The more she practises, _______ she becomes.
A. the more confident
B. the most confident
C. the greater confidence
D. the more confidently
Question 21: The man was wearing a _______ shirt.
A. fashionable cotton blue

B. blue cotton fashionable
C. cotton fashionable blue
D. fashionable blue cotton
Question 22: We decided _______ at home this afternoon.
A. staying
B. stay
C. having stayed
D. to stay
Question 23: Meteorologists use special _______ to measure changes in the weather.
A. instrument
B. instruments
C. instrumental
D. instrumentation
Question 24: When they give you the contract, please _______ the document before you sign it.
A. go over
B. sum up
C. see to
D. check in
Question 25: Everyone in both cars was injured in the accident last night, _______ ?
A. weren't they
B. wasn't he
C. was he
D. were they
Question 26: In Korea, all men have to _______ military service for a period of time in their lives.
A. do
B. make
C. have
D. take
Question 27: My father still seems optimistic _______ many difficulties he has to overcome.
A. though

B. whatever
C. despite
D. but
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 28: Sophia and Kyoko talked to each other about how to learn English.
- Sophia: "How did you learn English?"
- Kyoko: “ _______.”
A. I picked it up from movies and songs
B. I found it very difficult when I started learning it
C. I've learned English for about 10 years
D. I liked learning English very much
Question 29: Burt and Kevin talked about Burt's absence from the class.
- Burt: "Why didn't you show up for class this morning?"
- Kevin: “ _______. You know, I live far from the school."
A. It's a fine day
B. My car broke down
C. It's not the case
D. That's good
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 30: A person who suffers from stage fright is easily intimidated by a large audience.
A. improved
B. encouraged
C. applauded
D. frightened

Question 31: The Native Americans would not allow anyone to trespass on their sacred burial ground.
A. holy
B. public
C. private
D. secret
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 32: This is a difficult topic. Please, explain it in plain language.
A. easy
B. complicated
C. different
D. detailed
Question 33: The captain ordered his troops to advance when they were attacked by the enemy.
A. retreat
B. conquer
C. gather
D. remain
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word(s) to each of the questions.
You get off your plane and make your way to the Baggage Reclaim area. After quite some time spent waiting,
there is no sign of your bags and you begin to consider the possibility that they may have gone (34) _______.
What should you do?
Firstly, don't panic. The most likely (35) _______ is that your bags simply didn't make it onto the flight,
perhaps because they were mislaid at the departure airport, or perhaps because the aircraft had already (36)
_______ its weight allowance. If they fail to appear on the carousel, report the loss before you leave the baggage
hall and go through customs. Recovering your luggage should be no problems, (37) _______ you've kept hold of
your baggage checks – those little barcodes stuck to the back of your tickets at check-in.
Go to the handling agent's desk and complete a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) form, (38) _______
describes the checked bag and its contents. Then, ask the baggage-service manager for a contact telephone number
and confirm that your bags will be forwarded to your final destination.

Question 34: A. lost
B. missing
C. absent
D. misplaced
Question 35: A. example
B. understanding
C. clarification
D. explanation
Question 36: A. surpassed
B. overtaken
C. exceeded
D. outdone
Question 37: A. as soon as
B. provided
C. so that
D. already
Question 38: A. that
B. what
C. which
D. how
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
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Each advance in microscopic technique has provided scientists with new perspectives on the function of
living organisms and the nature of matter itself. The invention of the visible-light microscope late in the sixteenth
century introduced a previously unknown realm of single-celled plants and animals. In the twentieth century,

electron microscopes have provided direct views of viruses and minuscule surface structures. Now another type
of microscope, one that utilizes X-rays rather than light or electrons, offers a different way of examining tiny
details; it should extend human perception still farther into the natural world.
The dream of building an X-ray microscope dates to 1895; its development, however, was virtually halted in
the 1940's because the development of the electron microscope was progressing rapidly. During the 1940's,
electron microscopes routinely achieved resolution better than that possible with a visible-light microscope, while
the performance of X-ray microscopes resisted improvement. In recent years, however, interest in X-ray
microscopes has revived, largely because of advances such as the development of new sources of X-ray
illumination. As a result, the brightness available today is millions of times that of X-ray tubes, which, for most
of the century, were the only available sources of soft X-rays.
The new X-ray microscopes considerably improve on the resolution provided by optical microscopes. They
can also be used to map the distribution of certain chemical elements. Some can form pictures in extremely short
times; others hold the promise of special capabilities such as three-dimensional imaging. Unlike conventional
electron microscopy, X-ray microscopy enables specimens to be kept in air and in water, which means that
biological samples can be studied under conditions similar to their natural state. The illumination used, so-called
soft X rays in the wavelength range of twenty to forty angstroms (an angstrom is one ten-billionth of a meter), is
also sufficiently penetrating to image intact biological cells in many cases. Because of the wavelength of rays
used, soft X-ray microscopes will never match the highest resolution possible with electron microscopes. Rather,
their special properties will make possible investigations that will complement those performed with light- and
electron-based instruments.
Question 39: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Sources of illumination for microscopes
B. The detail seen through a microscope
C. Outdated microscopic technique
D. A new kind of microscope
Question 40: According to the passage, the invention of the visible-light microscope allowed scientists to
_______.
A. understand more about the distribution of the chemical elements
B. develop the electron microscope later on
C. discover single-celled plants and animals they had never seen before

D. see viruses directly
Question 41: The word “minuscule" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. complex
B. tiny
C. circular
D. dangerous
Question 42: Why does the author mention the visible-light microscope in the first paragraph?
A. To explain how it functioned
B. To show how limited its uses are
C. To begin a discussion of sixteenth century discoveries
D. To put the X-ray microscope in historical perspective
Question 43: Why did it take so long to develop the X-ray microscope?
A. Funds for research were insufficient
B. The source of illumination was not bright enough until recently
C. Materials used to manufacture X-ray tubes were difficult to obtain
D. X-ray microscopes were too complicated to operate
Question 44: The word "those" in paragraph 3 refers to _______
A. investigations
B. microscopes
C. properties
D. X-rays
Question 45: Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about X-ray microscopes in the
future?
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A. They will eventually change the illumination range that they now use
B. They will provide information not available from other kinds of microscopes.
C. They will eventually be much cheaper to produce than they are now.

D. They will probably replace electron microscopes altogether.
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.
Apples are one of the healthiest foods you can eat every day. A traditional American proverb states: "An
apple a day keeps the doctor away". But it does not specifically say anything about the best time of day to eat
apples. It is generally believed that eating an apple in the morning is good for people, but eating an apple in the
evening is like eating poison.
There is actually a scientific reason behind this belief. One benefit of apples is that they are a favorable source
of fructose, which is a natural form of sugar that gives you a big boost of energy. The energy you get from an
apple is longer lasting than that provided by a cup of coffee. Clearly, this is something most people would rather
experience in the morning than right before bedtime.
Apples also contain high levels of pectin, a kind of dietary fiber. Fiber stimulates bowel movements, which
help maintain the health of your digestive system. But if you eat an apple shortly before going to bed, this can
cause problems. While you are asleep, your bowels can fill up with gas, making you feel bloated and
uncomfortable. You may also wake up several times to use the bathroom, which will prevent you from getting a
good night's sleep.
Other health benefits of apples come from flavonoids, beta carotene, and B vitamins. Flavonoids are the
material that gives flowers and fruits their bright colors, such as the deep red of apples. When eaten, flavonoids
can decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. Meanwhile, beta carotene helps prevent
cancer, and B vitamins provide the body with a wide variety of important benefits. Apparently, starting your day
with an apple really can keep the doctor away.
Question 46: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Apples are not as good as people may think.
B. Eating an apple in the morning proves beneficial.
C. Pectin can cause digestive problems at night.
D. Flavonoids are as good as beta carotene.
Question 47: The word "that" in paragraph 2 refers to _______
A. an apple
B. energy
C. sugar

D. a cup of coffee
Question 48: The word "stimulates” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______
A. prevents
B. avoids
C. encourages
D. creates
Question 49: Which of the following gives people a big boost of energy?
A. Fructose
B. Flavonoids
C. Beta Carotene
D. Pectin
Question 50: Which of the following is TRUE about flavonoids?
A. They make apples' colors brighter than those of other fruits.
B. They are less important than beta carotene and B vitamins.
C. They help prevent the risks of several health problems.
D. They may lead to the feeling of being bloated and uncomfortable.
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1. C

6. D

11. A

16. A

21. D

26. A

31. A

36. C

41. B

46. B

2. A

7. B

12. A

17. A

22. D

27. C

32. B

37. B

42. D

47. B

3. D

8. B

13. B

18. D

23. B

28. A

33. A

38. C

43. B

48. C

4. B

9. D

14. D

19. B

24. A

29. B

34. B

39. D

44. A

49. A

5. D

10. A

15. B

20. A

25. A

30. D

35. D

40. C

45. B

50. C

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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề
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Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………
Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 1: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café.
B. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
C. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café.
Question 2: He arrived in class. He realized he had forgotten his book on the bus.
A. No sooner had he realized he had forgotten his book on the bus than he arrived in class.
B. Had he arrived in class, he would have realized he had forgotten his book on the bus.
C. Only after he had realized he had forgotten his book on the bus did he arrive in class.
D. Not until he arrived in class did he realize he had forgotten his book on the bus.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term broadcasting, from

the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it. It is directly related to cultivation and the adjectives
cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex. A person of culture has identifiable attributes, among
them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music. Yet the word culture does not refer solely to
such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education. At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence
of anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the
plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and values.
Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures, between
elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global
cultures. Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like
culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words are sometimes treated as synonymous. Yet
this is misleading. While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual
behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the
19th century and of development in the 20th century. Cultures evolve or develop. They are not static. They have
twists and turns. Styles change. So do fashions. There are cultural processes. What, for example, the word cultured
means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy,
and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education. No single alternative focus
emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital
culture. As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized.
The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define. There is no single,
unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one. The only non- problematic
definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and medical
meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture). Since in anthropology and sociology we also


acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is extremely wide.
Question 3: What is the best title of the paragraph?
A. the figurative meanings of the word culture
B. the distinction between culture and civilization
C. the derivatives of the word culture
D. the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture

Question 4: The word “attributes” in paragraph 1 most likely means _______.
A. qualities
B. skills
C. aspects
D. fields
Question 5: According to the passage, the word culture _______.
A. comes from a source that has not been identified
B. develops from Greek and Roman literature and history
C. is related to the preparation and use of land for farming
D. derives from the same root as civilization does
Question 6: The word “static” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “_______”.
A. regular
B. dense
C. balanced
D. unchanged
Question 7: The word "They" in the paragraph refers to _______.
A. Cultures
B. Developments
C. Evolutions
D. Conceptions
Question 8: Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?
A. The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century
B. Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization
C. The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people
D. Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture
Question 9: It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century _______.
A. classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects
B. all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
C. schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
D. classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: _______ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. When reached
B. Reached
C. As reaching
D. Upon reaching
Question 11: John's _______ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager.
A. punctuality
B. punctual
C. punctuate
D. punctually
Question 12: I try to be friendly but it is hard to _______ some of my colleagues.
A. get on with
B. watch out for
C. come up with
D. stand in for
Question 13: They _______ ends meet when they were young even they had to work hard.
A. came
B. made
C. did
D. had
Question 14: The _______ of living in some places can be very high. Prices in London are particularly exorbitant.
A. value
B. price
C. worth
D. cost
Question 15: Jimmy always takes the _______ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop
star, which is why he is so successful now.
A. bull
B. horse

C. cow
D. buffalo
Question 16: Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful _______ on their crops.
A. economy
B. agriculture
C. investments
D. chemicals
Question 17: This is what we need for our new house, _______ ?
A. is it
B. isn't this
C. isn't it
D. don't we
Question 18: The ancient houses _______ by the fire. They are now under reconstruction.
A. were destroyed
B. destroyed
C. have destroyed
D. were destroying


Question 19: Jenny reminds me _______ that famous actress we saw on television last night.
A. about
B. to
C. of
D. with
Question 20: _______ you plan, the better the result will be.
A. The most carefully
B. The carefully
C. The more carefully
D. Carefully
Question 21: Her husband bought her a _______ scarf when he went on holiday in Singapore last week.

A. beautiful silk yellow
B. beautiful yellow silk
C. yellow beautiful silk
D. yellow beautiful silk
Question 22: After David _______ his homework, he went straight to bed.
A. had finished
B. has finished
C. was finished
D. finished
Question 23: I have decided to buy that house. I won't change my mind _______ what you say.
A. no matter
B. although
C. because
D. whether
Question 24: I will tell him to call you _______.
A. as soon as he returned B. until I saw him
C. when he returns
D. after I'd seen him
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSET in the meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 25: People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for pleasure, business or education.
A. different
B. distant
C. beautiful
D. isolated
Question 26: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school.
A. repeatedly
B. regularly
C. unexpectedly
D. rarely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation
in each of the following questions.
Question 27: A. approached
B. noticed
C. supported
D. finished
Question 28: A. funny
B. rubbish
C. upper
D. student
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress of the following questions.
Question 29: A. cartoon
B. answer
C. reason
D. paper
Question 30: A. remember
B. dedicate
C. memorize
D. clarify
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in the meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 31: Today, illegal hunting still threatens many species, especially large mammals such as tigers,
rhinoceros, bears and even primates.
A. allowed by law
B. forbidden by law
C. introducing a law
D. imposing a law
Question 32: She was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks.
A. full of experience

B. lack of responsibility C. without money
D. full of sincerity
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following
exchanges.
Question 33: Cindy informs her aunt about her high school graduation exam results.
- Cindy: “Aunty, I've passed the exam with flying colors.”
- Aunt: “_______”
A. Sorry to hear that.
B. That's right.
C. Congratulations!
D. How many colours?
Question 34: Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children
- Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn't stay up late to play computer games.”
- Kathy: “_______.”
A. I don't quite agree with you
B. Yes, I share your opinion
C. You are absolute wrong
D. Surely, they shouldn't


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.
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.
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 35: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of water
B. The advice of the doctors
C. How to drink water correctly?
D. The best amount of water to drink
Question 36: According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT _______.
A. kidneys
B. stomach
C. intestines
D. livers
Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. your body
B. your kidney
C. water
D. your stomach
Question 38: The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. preserve
B. remove
C. absorb
D. process
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The first thing you should do every morning is to drink 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.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 40: It is necessary that one met a lawyer before signing an important contract.
A
B
C
D
Question 41: A vulnerable species is one that is likely to become extinct if the circumstances threatening
A
B
their survival do not improve.
C
D
Question 42: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their
A
B
C
D
experience in the film industry.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to each of
the following questions.
Question 43: I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A. I often met my grandparents five years ago
B. I last met my grandparents five years ago


C. I have met my grandparents for five years
D. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago
Question 44: “No, no, you really must stay a bit longer!” said the boys.

A. The boys denied my staying a bit longer.
B. The boys refused to let me stay a bit longer.
C. The boys didn't agree to let stay a bit longer.
D. The boys insisted on my staying a bit longer.
Question 45: You are not permitted to use your mobile phone during the test.
A. You should use your mobile phone during the test.
B. You may use your mobile phone during the test.
C. You mustn't your use mobile phone during the test.
D. You needn't your use mobile phone during the test.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like
people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (46) _______
are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the generation gap
for these feelings. There are currently six generations living in the United States: the Greatest Generation, Silent
Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. (47) _______ generation has its own
unique set of characteristics and norms. For (48) _______, the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known
for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980- 2000) are characterized
by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It
is no (49) _______ that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other.
Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that (50) _____________ between
individuals from different generations. So, what causes these differences?
(Adapted from: />Question 46: A. who
B. which
C. when
D. what
Question 47: A. Another
B. Very
C. All
D. Each

Question 48: A. answer
B. process
C. example
D. study
Question 49: A. wonder
B. picture
C. business
D. training
Question 50: A. trade
B. exist
C. credit
D. target
The end


1. D
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. C

6. D
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. D

11. A
12. A
13. B

14. D
15. A

16. D
17. C
18. A
19. C
20. C

21. B
22. A
23. A
24. C
25. A

26. C
27. C
28. D
29. A
30. A

31. A
32. A
33. C
34. D
35. A

36. D
37. C
38. B

39. D
40. B

41. C
42. B
43. B
44. D
45. C

46. A
47. D
48. C
49. A
50. B