64 đề thi thử tn thpt 2023 môn tiếng anh thpt chuyên vĩnh phúc (lần 2) (bản word có lời giải chi tiết)

ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP
THPT 2023

KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH

THPT CHUYÊN VĨNH PHÚC
(LẦN 2)

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

(Đề thi có 04 trang)

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, khơng kể thời gian phát đề

Câu 1. “How did you know that he was lying?” – “It was just a ________ feeling.”
A. faint

B. gut

C. flair

D. vain

Câu 2. When Bill got home, his children _______ in the yard.
A. will be playing

B. were playing

C. are playing

D. played

Câu 3. Yesterday I had to catch a taxi because my car ________ when I was on my way to work.
A. took after

B. gave away

C. turned on

D. broke down

Câu 4. Tom invited us to come to his party, __________?
A. hadn't he

B. couldn't he

C. wasn't he

D. didn't he

Câu 5. If the weather is fine this weekend, we _____________ to see our grandparents.
A. were going

B. will go

C. would do

D. went

Câu 6. The teacher had the students ___________ an essay on the positive and negative effects that modern

technology has on children.
A. to write

B. to be written

C. write

D. writing

Câu 7. Only a few of the many species____________ risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and
obtain legal protection.
A. in

B. on

C. at

D. with

Câu 8. He has been described as the ______ colossus of the technology world.
A. create

B. creatively

C. creative

D. creator

Câu 9. You will never get _________ permission for a three-storey house in this traditional Cotswold
village.

A. contract

B. surveyor

C. planning

D. dwelling

Câu 10. Gender _______ is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful,
prosperous and sustainable world.
A. equity

B. unity

C. equality

D. identity

Câu 11. The scientists _______on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.


A. working

B. worked

C. are working

D. who working

Câu 12. The clown was wearing a _________ wig and red nose.

A. red plastic funny

B. funny plastic red

C. red funny plastic

D. funny red plastic

Câu 13. People should stop smoking ________ it is extremely detrimental to health.
A. because of

B. because

C. despite

D. although

Câu 14. The more time you spend on social media,________ you feel.
A. the more isolated

B. as isolated as

C. more isolated

D. the most isolated

Câu 15. Mary was left to carry the _______ when the project ended in failure although she didn’t have to
take any responsibility for this project.
A. bucket

B. tray

C. can

D. bag

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
16. A. talked

B. passed

C. searched

D. removed

17. A. earn

B. clear

C. search

D. learn

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.
18. A. arrange

B. describe

C. happy

D. appear

19. A. solidarity

B. organize

C. population

D. academic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions.
20. Do you think that the deal is completely above board?
A. blessed and honest

B. illegal and dishonest

C. legal and honest

D. impartial and serious

21. Scientist often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A. an improvement

B. a reform

C. inflation

D. a decline

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.
22. Satish's point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
A. inadequate

B. healthy

C. smooth

D. respectful

23. Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.
A. minor

B. serious

C. major

D. big

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.
24. - Nam: "Passing a university entrance exam is not difficult."
- Tuan: "_______"


A. You must be kidding. It's not easy.

B. I couldn't agree more. It is not easy at all.

C. But I don't. I failed it last year.

D. I do, too. I passed it last year.

25. Kate is paying a compliment on Kathy’s new hat.
- Kate: “Your new hat perfectly suits you!”
- Kathy: “_______”
A. Good idea!

B. Sorry to hear that.

C. Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.

D. Yes, I’d love to.

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.
26. Mrs. Brown last went on a trip to Hanoi capital two years ago.
A. Mrs. Brown has gone on a trip to Hanoi capital for two years.
B. Mrs. Brown hasn't gone on a trip to Hanoi capital for two years.
C. Mrs. Brown didn't go on a trip to Hanoi capital two years ago.
D. Mrs. Brown has two years to go on a trip to Hanoi capital.
27. "Congratulations, you've been offered the job," Mr. Jones said.
A. Mr. Jones congratulated me on getting the job offer.
B. Mr. Jones said his congratulations because he offered me a job.
C. Mr. Jones wanted me to get the job and congratulated me.
D. Mr. Jones blamed me for my job offer.
28. It is a good idea for every employee to take part in the annual workshop.

A. Every employee must take part in the annual workshop.
B. Every employee can take part in the annual workshop.
C. Every employee should take part in the annual workshop.
D. Every employee may take part in the annual workshop.
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.
29. Jane got off the bus. She was robbed of the handbag right after that.
A. As soon as Jane was robbed of the handbag, she got off the bus.
B. Hardly had Jane got off the bus when she was robbed of the handbag.
C. Not until Jane got off the bus, she was robbed of the handbag.
D. Only after did Jane get off the bus, she was robbed of the handbag.
30. He isn't qualified. He is not given important tasks.
A. He wished he hadn't been qualified and wouldn't have been given important tasks.
B. If he were qualified, he would never be given important tasks.


C. If only he were qualified and wouldn't be given important tasks.
D. He wishes he were qualified and would be given important tasks.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the world was becoming more aware of the destructive effects of industry
(31)______ the environment and people were starting to think seriously about ways of protecting the
environment. One man who was particularly affected by this subject was Gerard Morgan-Grenville. As
Morgan-Grenville travelled round earning his living as a gardener, he noticed signs of the damage that was
being done to the countryside around him. It wasn't long before Morgan-Grenville decided that he had to do
something about this situation. He felt that if people could be shown a better way of living then maybe they
would be interested enough to try to protect their (32)_____ environment. Mr. Morgan-Grenville decided to
set up a project (33) ______ would prove what was happening to our surroundings and what could be done
about it. So, in 1975, Morgan-Grenville created the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in a village in
Wales. The main aim of CAT is to search for an ecologically better way of living by using technology which

(34) _____ no harm to the environment. One of the most important things CAT did initially was to explore
and demonstrate a wide range of techniques and to point out which ones had the least destructive results on
the world around us. (35)____, CAT provides information and advice to people all over Britain and all over
the world. If more and more individuals are informed about how much damage our modern lifestyle is
causing to the planet, maybe more of them would be prepared to look for practical solutions to environmental
problems.
31. A. for

B. to

C. with

D. on

32. A. worthless

B. valueless

C. precious

D. costly

33. A. that

B. who

C. whom

D. when

34. A. gets

B. makes

C. plays

D. does

35. A. Therefore

B. However

C. Moreover

D. Although

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.
If any of the inmates at Yancheng prison are considering an escape attempt, they’d better do it soon. The
Chinese prison is currently wrapping up months of construction on a new “smart” surveillance system
designed to monitor prisoners at every moment, including while they are in their cells. According an
official, this will make prison breaks virtually impossible — but it might also wreak havoc on prisoners’
psyches.
According to the South China Morning Post, the facility is almost finished installing a network of cameras
and sensors capable of constantly tracking inmates. These cameras and sensors will feed into an AI system
that uses facial identification and movement analysis technologies to monitor each individual inmate at the
Chinese prison, producing a daily report about each one and flagging any unusual behavior. “For instance,”


project representative Meng Qingbiao told SCMP, “if an inmate has been spotted pacing up and down in a

room for some time, the machine may regard the phenomenon as suspicious and suggest close-up checks
with a human guard.”
This isn’t the first example we’ve seen of prison officials attempting to make facilities “smart”. In February,
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department announced the implementation of several technologies
designed to help prisoners stay safe during their imprisonment. However, Zhang Xuemin, a physiology
professor at Beijing Normal University, told SCMP the new system will “definitely affect” the prisoners’
mental state. And while he didn’t elaborate on what that effect might be, past research has shown that
constant surveillance can increase a person’s stress and anxiety levels, while decreasing their trust in others
— meaning the trade off for an escape-proof “smart” prison might be the mental health of its inmates.
(Adapted from )
36. Which of the following can be the title of the passage?
A. Human Guards Replaced By AI in Chinese Prisons
B. AI Technology Stopped A Breakout In China
C. The Negative Effects of AI on Chinese Prisoners’ Health
D. China Installing “AI Guards” in Prison Cells
37. According to the passage, past research revealed that constant surveillance can affect all of the following
EXCEPT __________.
A. how much a person believe in other people.

B. how stressed a person is.

C. how smart a person is.

D. how anxious a person is.

38. The word “regard” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by __________.
A. object

B. comment

C. consider

D. disapprove

39. The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to ___________.
A. the surveillance system

B. an escape attempt

C. an official

D. the Chinese prison

40. According to the passage, the AI surveillance system at Yancheng prison may suggest close-up checks
with a human guard when __________.
A. a prisoner is suffering from anxiety.

B. a prisoner is attempting to escape.

C. a prisoner is moving for too long.

D. a prisoner is behaving abnormally.

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.
If you’re like many Americans, you’re probably consuming far more sugar than you realize. Much of this
sugar comes in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, which the food industry began adding to virtually all
processed foods in the 1970s. This was back when the consumption of fat was first linked to heart disease.
With the best of intentions, the food industry reduces the fat content in many processed foods. Unfortunately,

low-fat foods taste like cardboard, so the food industry added high fructose corn syrup to make
them “tasty” once more. As a result, while the consumption of table sugar has gone down, the consumption
of high-fructose corn syrup has skyrocketed. The problem is that research now links sugar consumption in
any form to a host of health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
Some researchers are going so far as to label sugar “toxic.”
Recent studies at the University of California, Davis, show that when a person consumes too much sugar, the
liver gets overloaded with fructose and converts some of it into fat. Some of that fat ends up in the
bloodstream and helps generate an especially dangerous kind of cholesterol called small dense LDL. These
LDL particles are known to lodge in blood vessels, form plaque, and cause heart attacks. In addition, sugar
has become a major focus in cancer research, researchers are finding that sugar consumption causes a sudden
spike in the hormone insulin, which can serve as a catalyst to fuel certain types of cancers, including those of
the breasts and colon.
Think that you can satisfy your sweet tooth by consuming artificial sweeteners? Think again. A study of rats
that were fed artificially sweetened food found that their metabolism slowed down, and they were triggered
to consume more calories and gain more weight than rats fed sugar-sweetened food. Similarly, people who
consume diet drinks regularly have a 200 percent increased risk of weight gain, a 36 percent increased risk of
pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and a 67 percent increased risk of diabetes.
What to do? An American Heart Association report recommends that men should consume no more than 150
calories of added sugars a day, and women should consume just 100 calories. That’s less than the amount in
one can of soda.
(Adapted fromTen Steps to Advanced Reading)
41. The word “catalyst” in the reading passage is closest in meaning to “something that ______.”
A. gets in the way

B. stimulates

C. distracts

D. repeats

42. According to the passage, the food industry added high fructose corn syrup to processed foods ______.
A. because high fructose corn syrup was believed to be healthier than regular sugar
B. because farmers who grew corn wanted to expand the market for corn products
C. because low fructose corn syrup had been linked to heart disease
D. to make up for the loss of taste caused by reducing the fat content of processed foods
43. Which of the following can be the best title for the reading passage?
A. Changing Patterns of Sugar Consumption
B. How to Lower Your Chances of Getting Cancer
C. The Case Against Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners
D. Toxic Substances
44. It can be inferred from the reading passage that ______.
A. eating sugary foods is less risky than eating fatty foods


B. consuming artificially sweetened foods is a good way to avoid consuming too much sugar
C. Americans need to drastically reduce their intake of all forms of sugar
D. it’s better to consume high fructose corn syrup than table sugar
45. The word “it” in the reading passage refers to ______.
A. fructose

B. liver

C. sugar

D. fat

46. The word “tasty” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. flavorless

B. appetizing

C. bitter

D. harsh

47. What statement is NOT true according to the reading passage?
A. Both sugar in all its forms and artificial sweeteners carry significant health risks.
B. A number of recent studies have explored the consequences of consuming sugar and artificial
sweeteners.
C. Food industry added high fructose corn syrup to processed foods to make them less bland.
D. Diet drinks are a healthy alternative for people who don’t want to consume too much sugar.
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.
48. In an effort to solve the problem of extinction, many countries have allocated large amounts
of its land to animal reserves.
A. to solve

B. extinction

C. its

D. to

49. Founded only three months ago, his company is still a comparable newcomer to the software market.
A. Founded

B. is

C. comparable

D. the software market

50. Last week Mark told me that he got very bored with his present job and is looking for a new one.
A. got

B. new one

C. is looking
----HẾT----

D. told


ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP
THPT 2023

KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH

THPT CHUYÊN VĨNH PHÚC
(LẦN 2)

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

(Đề thi có 04 trang)

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, khơng kể thời gian phát đề

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI CHI TIẾT

Câu 1. “How did you know that he was lying?” – “It was just a ________ feeling.”
A. faint

B. gut

C. flair

D. vain

Giải thích:
Cụm từ:
gut feeling/reaction: trực giác
Tạm dịch: “Sao bạn biết anh ấy đang nói dối?” - “Chỉ là trực giác thơi.”
→ Chọn đáp án B
Câu 2. When Bill got home, his children _______ in the yard.
A. will be playing

B. were playing

C. are playing

D. played

Giải thích:
Hịa hợp thì:
When + QKĐ, QKTD: diễn tả 1 hành động đang xảy ra trong q khứ thì có 1 hành động khác chen vào
Tạm dịch: Khi Bill về nhà, các con của anh đang chơi trong sân.
→ Chọn đáp án B
Câu 3. Yesterday I had to catch a taxi because my car ________ when I was on my way to work.
A. took after

B. gave away

C. turned on

D. broke down

Giải thích:
Kiến thức cụm động từ (Phrasal verbs):
- take after somebody/something: giống ai/cái gì
- give away something: tặng cái gì
- turn on something: bật cái gì
- break down: hư, hỏng (máy móc, thiết bị, xe,…), suy sụp
Tạm dịch: Ngày hơm qua tơi đã phải bắt taxi vì xe ơ tơ của tôi đã bị hỏng khi tôi đang trên đường đến chỗ


làm.
→ Chọn đáp án D
Câu 4. Tom invited us to come to his party, __________?
A. hadn't he

B. couldn't he

C. wasn't he

D. didn't he

Giải thích:
Câu hỏi đi (Tag question):
Mệnh đề chính khẳng định → câu hỏi đi phủ định

Mệnh đề chính dùng động từ thường ở QKĐ → câu hỏi đuôi dùng “did”
==> Câu hỏi đuôi dùng “didn’t he”
Tạm dịch: Tom đã mời chúng ta đến dự tiệc sinh nhật của anh ấy, có đúng khơng?
→ Chọn đáp án D
Câu 5. If the weather is fine this weekend, we _____________ to see our grandparents.
A. were going

B. will go

C. would do

D. went

Giải thích:
Câu điều kiện (Conditional sentence):
Loại 1: điều kiện có thể xảy ra ở hiện tại hoặc tương lai
If + HTĐ, S + will/can + V
Tạm dịch: Nếu thời tiết đẹp vào cuối tuần này, chúng tôi sẽ đi thăm ông bà.
→ Chọn đáp án B
Câu 6. The teacher had the students ___________ an essay on the positive and negative effects that modern
technology has on children.
A. to write

B. to be written

C. write

D. writing

Giải thích:

Câu cầu khiến (Causative form):
have somebody/something do something: bắt ai/cái gì làm gì
Tạm dịch: Giáo viên đã bảo học sinh viết một bài luận về các ảnh hưởng tích cực và tiêu cực của cơng nghệ
hiện đại đối với trẻ em.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Câu 7. Only a few of the many species____________ risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and
obtain legal protection.
A. in

B. on

Giải thích:
Giới từ:
at risk of something: có nguy cơ bị gì

C. at

D. with


Tạm dịch: Chỉ một vài trong số nhiều lồi có nguy cơ bị tuyệt chủng thật sự được ghi tên vào danh sách và
được bảo vệ về mặt pháp luật.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Câu 8. He has been described as the ______ colossus of the technology world.
A. create

B. creatively

C. creative

D. creator

Giải thích:
Kiến thức từ vựng:
- create (v): tạo ra
- creatively (adv): một cách sáng tạo
- creative (adj): có tính sáng tạo
- creator (n): người sáng tạo
Chỗ trống đứng sau mạo từ (the) và trước danh từ (colossus) → cần tính từ
Tạm dịch: Anh ấy được miêu tả là người có sức ảnh hưởng đầy sáng tạo trong thế giới công nghệ.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Câu 9. You will never get _________ permission for a three-storey house in this traditional Cotswold
village.
A. contract

B. surveyor

C. planning

D. dwelling

Giải thích:
Kiến thức từ vựng:
- contract (n): hợp đồng
- surveyor (n): cán bộ đo đạc địa hình
- planning (n): sự lên kế hoạch → planning permission: giấy phép xây dựng
- dwelling (n): sự cư trú
Tạm dịch: Bạn sẽ không bao giờ được cấp giấy phép xây dựng cho một căn nhà 3 tầng ở ngôi làng Cotswold
truyền thống này.
→ Chọn đáp án C

Câu 10. Gender _______ is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful,
prosperous and sustainable world.
A. equity

B. unity

Giải thích:
Kiến thức từ vựng:
- equity (n): sự công bằng
- unity (n): sự thống nhất, sự đồn kết
- equality (n): sự bình đẳng

C. equality

D. identity


- identity (n): sự nhận diện
Tạm dịch: Bình đẳng giới không chỉ là quyền cơ bản của con người, mà còn là nền tảng cần thiết cho một
thế giới hòa bình, thịnh vượng và bền vững.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Câu 11. The scientists _______on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
A. working

B. worked

C. are working

D. who working

Giải thích:
Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ:
Mệnh đề quan hệ dạng chủ động rút gọn bằng cách lược bỏ đại từ và to be (nếu có), chuyển V sang V-ing.
Câu đầy đủ: The scientists who are working on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
Tạm dịch: Các nhà khoa học làm việc trong dự án này cố gắng tìm các giải pháp cho vấn đề ơ nhiễm khơng
khí.
→ Chọn đáp án A
Câu 12. The clown was wearing a _________ wig and red nose.
A. red plastic funny

B. funny plastic red

C. red funny plastic

D. funny red plastic

Giải thích:
Trật tự tính từ:
OSASCOMP: Opinion - Size - Age - Shape - Color - Origin – Material – Purpose
opinion → funny
color → red
material → plastic
Tạm dịch: Chú hề đội một bộ tóc giả nilon vui nhộn màu đỏ và đeo mũi đỏ.
→ Chọn đáp án D
Câu 13. People should stop smoking ________ it is extremely detrimental to health.
A. because of

B. because

C. despite

Giải thích:
Liên từ/Trạng từ:
- because of + N/N-phrase: vì
- because + clause: vì
- despite + N/N-phrase: mặc dù
- although + clause: vì
Chỗ trống đứng trước mệnh đề → chọn B hoặc D
Tạm dịch: Mọi người nên ngừng hút thuốc vì nó cực kỳ có hại cho sức khỏe.
→ Chọn đáp án B

D. although


Câu 14. The more time you spend on social media,________ you feel.
A. the more isolated

B. as isolated as

C. more isolated

D. the most isolated

Giải thích:
Cấu trúc so sánh kép:
The + so sánh hơn + S + V, the + so sánh hơn + S + V: càng…càng
Tạm dịch: Bạn càng dành nhiều thời gian trên mạng xã hội, thì bạn càng cảm thấy cô đơn hơn.
→ Chọn đáp án A
Câu 15. Mary was left to carry the _______ when the project ended in failure although she didn’t have to
take any responsibility for this project.

A. bucket

B. tray

C. can

D. bag

Giải thích:
Thành ngữ (Idioms):
carry the can: gánh trách nhiệm
Tạm dịch: Mary đã phải gánh hậu quả khi dự án kết thúc trong thất bại mặc dù cô ấy không phải chịu bất kỳ
trách nhiệm nào đối với dự án này.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
16. A. talked

B. passed

C. searched

D. removed

Giải thích:
A. talked /tɔːkt/: nói chuyện
B. passed /pɑːst/: chuyển, đưa
C. searched /sɜːtʃt/: tìm kiếm
D. removed /rɪˈmuːvd/: loại bỏ
Đáp án D có âm “ed” phát âm là /d/, các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /t/.

→ Chọn đáp án D
17. A. earn

B. clear

C. search

Giải thích:
A. earn /ɜːn/ (v): kiếm
B. clear /klɪər/ (v): dọn sạch
C. search /sɜːtʃ/ (v): tìm kiếm
D. learn /lɜːn/ (v): học tập
Đáp án B có âm “ear” phát âm là /ɪər/, các đáp án còn lại phát âm là /ɜː/.
→ Chọn đáp án B

D. learn


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.
18. A. arrange

B. describe

C. happy

D. appear

Giải thích:
A. arrange /əˈreɪndʒ/ (v): sắp xếp

B. describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ (v): mơ tả
C. happy /ˈhỉp.i/ (adj): vui vẻ, hạnh phúc
D. appear /əˈpɪər/ (v): xuất hiện
Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2.
→ Chọn đáp án C
19. A. solidarity

B. organize

C. population

D. academic

Giải thích:
A. solidarity /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdỉr.ə.ti/ (n): sự đồn kết
B. organize /ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪz/ (v): tổ chức
C. population /ˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ (n): dân số
D. academic /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/ (adj): có tính học thuật
Đáp án B có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3.
→ Chọn đáp án B
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions.
20. Do you think that the deal is completely above board?
A. blessed and honest

B. illegal and dishonest

C. legal and honest

D. impartial and serious

Giải thích:
A. may mắn và trung thực
B. phi pháp và không trung thực
C. hợp pháp và trung thực
D. khách quan và nghiêm túc
be above board: hợp pháp = legal and honest
Tạm dịch: Bạn có nghĩ rằng thỏa thuận này hồn tồn hợp pháp hay khơng?
→ Chọn đáp án C
21. Scientist often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A. an improvement
Giải thích:
A. một sự cải thiện

B. a reform

C. inflation

D. a decline


B. một sự cải cách
C. lạm phát
D. một sự suy giảm
upswing (n): sự tiến bộ, sự đi lên = improvement
Tạm dịch: Các nhà khoa học thường dự báo một sự cải thiện về kinh tế sau một đợt suy thoái kéo dài.
→ Chọn đáp án A
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.
22. Satish's point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.

A. inadequate

B. healthy

C. smooth

D. respectful

Giải thích:
A. inadequate (adj): khơng đủ
B. healthy (adj): lành mạnh
C. smooth (adj): trơn tru
D. respectful (adj): lễ phép, tôn trọng
impertinent (adj): xấc xược >< respectful
Tạm dịch: Quan điểm của Satish đúng đắn nhưng hành vi của anh ấy với bố mình lại khá xấc xược.
→ Chọn đáp án D
23. Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.
A. minor

B. serious

C. major

D. big

Giải thích:
A. minor (adj): nhỏ, khơng đáng kể
B. serious (adj): nghiêm trọng
C. major (adj): lớn lao
D. big (adj): lớn

massive (adj): to lớn >< minor
Tạm dịch: Đơ thị hóa đã dẫn đến những vấn đề to lớn bên cạnh các lợi ích.
→ Chọn đáp án A
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.
24. - Nam: "Passing a university entrance exam is not difficult."
- Tuan: "_______"
A. You must be kidding. It's not easy.

B. I couldn't agree more. It is not easy at all.

C. But I don't. I failed it last year.

D. I do, too. I passed it last year.


Giải thích:
A. Hẳn là bạn đang nói đùa. Nó khơng hề dễ.
B. Mình rất đồng tình. Nó khơng hề dễ.
C. Nhưng mình khơng. Mình đã rớt vào năm ngối.
D. Mình cũng thế. Mình đã vượt qua nó vào năm ngối.
Tạm dịch: - Nam: “Việc vượt qua kỳ thi tuyển sinh đại học khơng hề khó.”
- Tuấn: “Hẳn là bạn đang nói đùa. Nó khơng hề dễ.”
→ Chọn đáp án A
25. Kate is paying a compliment on Kathy’s new hat.
- Kate: “Your new hat perfectly suits you!”
- Kathy: “_______”
A. Good idea!

B. Sorry to hear that.

C. Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.

D. Yes, I’d love to.

Giải thích:
A. Ý hay đó!
B. Rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó.
C. Cảm ơn. Mình rất vui khi nghe điều đó.
D. Có, mình rất muốn.
Tạm dịch: Kate đang khen chiếc mũ mới của Kathy.
- Kate: “Chiếc mũ mới hồn tồn rất hợp với bạn!”
- Kathy: “Cảm ơn. Mình rất vui khi nghe điều đó.”
→ Chọn đáp án C
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.
26. Mrs. Brown last went on a trip to Hanoi capital two years ago.
A. Mrs. Brown has gone on a trip to Hanoi capital for two years.
B. Mrs. Brown hasn't gone on a trip to Hanoi capital for two years.
C. Mrs. Brown didn't go on a trip to Hanoi capital two years ago.
D. Mrs. Brown has two years to go on a trip to Hanoi capital.
Giải thích:
Bà Brown đã có chuyến đi đến thủ đơ Hà Nội lần cuối vào 2 năm trước.
A. Bà Brown đã có chuyến đi đến thủ đơ Hà Nội được 2 năm.
B. Bà Brown đã khơng có chuyến đi đến thủ đô Hà Nội được 2 năm.
C. Bà Brown đã không có chuyến đi đến thủ đơ Hà Nội vào 2 năm trước.


D. Bà Brown đã có 2 năm để đi đến thủ đô Hà Nội.
Cấu trúc:

S + last + V2/V-ed + (time) ago = S + have/has not + V3/V-ed + for (time)
→ Chọn đáp án B
27. "Congratulations, you've been offered the job," Mr. Jones said.
A. Mr. Jones congratulated me on getting the job offer.
B. Mr. Jones said his congratulations because he offered me a job.
C. Mr. Jones wanted me to get the job and congratulated me.
D. Mr. Jones blamed me for my job offer.
Giải thích:
“Chúc mừng, bạn đã được nhận cơng việc này.”, ơng Jones đã nói.
A. Ơng Jones chúc mừng tơi vì đã nhận được đề nghị cơng việc.
B. Ơng Jones nói lời chúc mừng vì ơng đề nghị tơi một cơng việc.
C. Ơng Jones muốn tơi nhận cơng việc và chúc mừng tơi.
D. Ơng Jones đổ lỗi cho tôi về lời đề nghị công việc của tôi.
→ Chọn đáp án A
28. It is a good idea for every employee to take part in the annual workshop.
A. Every employee must take part in the annual workshop.
B. Every employee can take part in the annual workshop.
C. Every employee should take part in the annual workshop.
D. Every employee may take part in the annual workshop.
Giải thích:
Việc mọi nhân viên tham gia vào buổi hội thảo thường niên là một ý kiến hay.
A. Mọi nhân viên phải tham gia vào buổi hội thảo thường niên.
B. Mọi nhân viên có thể tham gia vào buổi hội thảo thường niên.
C. Mọi nhân viên nên tham gia vào buổi hội thảo thường niên.
D. Mọi nhân viên có thể tham gia vào buổi hội thảo thường niên.
→ Chọn đáp án C
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.
29. Jane got off the bus. She was robbed of the handbag right after that.
A. As soon as Jane was robbed of the handbag, she got off the bus.

B. Hardly had Jane got off the bus when she was robbed of the handbag.
C. Not until Jane got off the bus, she was robbed of the handbag.


D. Only after did Jane get off the bus, she was robbed of the handbag.
Giải thích:
Jane xuống xe bt. Cơ ấy bị cướp túi xách ngay sau đó.
A. Ngay khi Jane bị cướp túi xách, cô ấy đã xuống xe bt.
B. Ngay khi Jane xuống xe bt thì cơ ấy bị cướp túi xách.
C. Sai ngữ pháp, Not until + mệnh đề/ mốc thời gian + đảo ngữ
D. Sai ngữ pháp, Only after + mệnh đề QKHT + đảo ngữ QKD
→ Chọn đáp án B
30. He isn't qualified. He is not given important tasks.
A. He wished he hadn't been qualified and wouldn't have been given important tasks.
B. If he were qualified, he would never be given important tasks.
C. If only he were qualified and wouldn't be given important tasks.
D. He wishes he were qualified and would be given important tasks.
Giải thích:
Anh ấy khơng đủ trình độ. Anh ấy khơng được giao những công việc quan trọng.
A. Anh ấy đã ước mình đã khơng đủ trình độ và đã khơng được giao những công việc quan trọng.
B. Nếu anh ấy đủ trình độ, anh ấy sẽ khơng bao giờ được giao những công việc quan trọng.
C. Giá mà anh ấy đủ trình độ và sẽ khơng được giao những cơng việc quan trọng.
D. Anh ấy ước mình đủ trình độ và được giao những công việc quan trọng.
→ Chọn đáp án D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the world was becoming more aware of the destructive effects of industry
(31)______ the environment and people were starting to think seriously about ways of protecting the
environment. One man who was particularly affected by this subject was Gerard Morgan-Grenville. As
Morgan-Grenville travelled round earning his living as a gardener, he noticed signs of the damage that was

being done to the countryside around him. It wasn't long before Morgan-Grenville decided that he had to do
something about this situation. He felt that if people could be shown a better way of living then maybe they
would be interested enough to try to protect their (32)_____ environment. Mr. Morgan-Grenville decided to
set up a project (33) ______ would prove what was happening to our surroundings and what could be done
about it. So, in 1975, Morgan-Grenville created the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in a village in
Wales. The main aim of CAT is to search for an ecologically better way of living by using technology which
(34) _____ no harm to the environment. One of the most important things CAT did initially was to explore
and demonstrate a wide range of techniques and to point out which ones had the least destructive results on
the world around us. (35)____, CAT provides information and advice to people all over Britain and all over


the world. If more and more individuals are informed about how much damage our modern lifestyle is
causing to the planet, maybe more of them would be prepared to look for practical solutions to environmental
problems.
Giải thích:

TẠM DỊCH:
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the world was Quay trở lại những năm 1960 và 1970, thế giới đã
becoming more aware of the destructive effects of nhận thức nhiều hơn về những ảnh hưởng tàn phá
industry on the environment and people were của công nghiệp đến môi trường và mọi người bắt
starting to think seriously about ways of protecting đầu suy nghĩ nghiêm túc về những cách bảo vệ môi
the environment. One man who was particularly trường. Một người đàn ông đặc biệt bị chủ đề này
affected by this subject was Gerard Morgan- ảnh hưởng chính là Gerard Morgan-Grenville. Khi
Grenville. As Morgan-Grenville travelled round Morgan-Grenville đi khắp nơi để kiếm sống bằng
earning his living as a gardener, he noticed signs nghề làm vườn, ông nhận ra những dấu hiệu của sự
of the damage that was being done to the tàn phá đối với vùng nông thôn quanh ông. Không
countryside around him. It wasn't long before lâu sau đó thì Morgan-Grenville quyết định ơng phải
Morgan-Grenville decided that he had to do làm gì đó về tình trạng này. Ơng ấy đã cảm thấy nếu
something about this situation. He felt that if mọi người được nhìn thấy một cách sống tốt hơn thì
people could be shown a better way of living then có lẽ họ sẽ đủ quan tâm để cố gắng bảo vệ môi

maybe they would be interested enough to try to trường quý báu của mình. Ơng Morgan-Grenville đã
protect their precious environment. Mr. Morgan- quyết định lập một dự án để chứng minh về những gì
Grenville decided to set up a project that would đang xảy ra xung quanh chúng ta và những gì chúng
prove what was happening to our surroundings ta có thể làm đối với việc đó. Vì thế, vào năm
and what could be done about it. So, in 1975, 1975, Morgan-Grenville đã thành lập Trung tâm tìm
Morgan-Grenville

created

the

Centre

for kiếm cơng nghệ thay thế (CAT) ở một ngôi làng tại

Alternative Technology (CAT) in a village in xứ Wales. Mục tiêu chính của CAT chính là tìm kiếm
Wales. The main aim of CAT is to search for an một cách sống tốt hơn về mặt sinh thái bằng việc sử
ecologically better way of living by using dụng công nghệ không gây hại cho môi trường. Một
technology

which

does

no

harm

to

the trong những việc quan trọng nhất mà CAT thực hiện

environment. One of the most important things ban đầu chính là khám phá và chứng minh một loạt
CAT did initially was to explore and demonstrate a các kỹ thuật và chỉ ra cái nào sẽ mang lại kết quả ít
wide range of techniques and to point out which tàn phá nhất đến thế giới xung quanh ta. Hơn nữa,
ones had the least destructive results on the world CAT còn cung cấp thông tin và lời khuyên cho mọi
around us. Moreover, CAT provides information người trên khắp nước Anh và trên toàn thế giới. Nếu
and advice to people all over Britain and all over ngày càng có nhiều cá nhân hiểu biết về việc lối sống
the world. If more and more individuals are hiện đại của chúng ta gây tổn hại cho hành tinh
informed about how much damage our modern nhiều ra sao, thì có lẽ sẽ có nhiều người trong số họ
lifestyle is causing to the planet, maybe more of sẵn sàng tìm kiếm những giải pháp thực tế cho các


them would be prepared to look for practical vấn đề môi trường.
solutions to environmental problems.
31. A. for

B. to

C. with

D. on

Giải thích:
Dạng danh từ:
effect on somebody/something: sự ảnh hưởng đến ai/cái gì
Tạm dịch:
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the world was becoming more aware of the destructive effects of industry on
the environment and people were starting to think seriously about ways of protecting the environment. (Quay
trở lại những năm 1960 và 1970, thế giới đã nhận thức nhiều hơn về những ảnh hưởng tàn phá của công

nghiệp đến môi trường và mọi người bắt đầu suy nghĩ nghiêm túc về các cách bảo vệ môi trường.)
→ Chọn đáp án D
32. A. worthless

B. valueless

C. precious

D. costly

Giải thích:
A. worthless (adj): khơng có giá trị
B. valueless (adj): khơng có giá trị
C. precious (adj): q giá, đáng giá
D. costly (adj): tốn kém
Tạm dịch:
He felt that if people could be shown a better way of living then maybe they would be interested enough to
try to protect their precious environment. (Ông ấy đã cảm thấy nếu mọi người được nhìn thấy một cách sống
tốt hơn thì có lẽ họ sẽ đủ quan tâm để cố gắng bảo vệ mơi trường q báu của mình.)
→ Chọn đáp án C
33. A. that

B. who

C. whom

D. when

Giải thích:
Mệnh đề quan hệ (Relative clause):

Dùng đại từ “that” làm chủ ngữ thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật ‘a project’ đứng trước.
Tạm dịch:
Mr. Morgan-Grenville decided to set up a project that would prove what was happening to our surroundings
and what could be done about it. (Ông Morgan-Grenville đã quyết định lập một dự án để chứng minh về
những gì đang xảy ra xung quanh chúng ta và những gì chúng ta có thể làm đối với việc đó.)
→ Chọn đáp án A
34. A. gets
Giải thích:

B. makes

C. plays

D. does


Cụm từ (Collocations):
do harm to somebody/something: gây hại cho ai/cái gì
Tạm dịch:
The main aim of CAT is to search for an ecologically better way of living by using technology which does no
harm to the environment. (Mục tiêu chính của CAT chính là tìm kiếm một cách sống tốt hơn về mặt sinh thái
bằng việc sử dụng công nghệ không gây hại cho môi trường.)
→ Chọn đáp án D
35. A. Therefore

B. However

C. Moreover

D. Although

Giải thích:
A. Therefore: do đó
B. However: tuy nhiên
C. Moreover: hơn nữa
D. Although: mặc dù
Tạm dịch:
Moreover, CAT provides information and advice to people all over Britain and all over the world. (Hơn nữa,
CAT cịn cung cấp thơng tin và lời khuyên cho mọi người trên khắp nước Anh và trên toàn thế giới.)
→ Chọn đáp án C
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.
If any of the inmates at Yancheng prison are considering an escape attempt, they’d better do it soon. The
Chinese prison is currently wrapping up months of construction on a new “smart” surveillance system
designed to monitor prisoners at every moment, including while they are in their cells. According an
official, this will make prison breaks virtually impossible — but it might also wreak havoc on prisoners’
psyches.
According to the South China Morning Post, the facility is almost finished installing a network of cameras
and sensors capable of constantly tracking inmates. These cameras and sensors will feed into an AI system
that uses facial identification and movement analysis technologies to monitor each individual inmate at the
Chinese prison, producing a daily report about each one and flagging any unusual behavior. “For instance,”
project representative Meng Qingbiao told SCMP, “if an inmate has been spotted pacing up and down in a
room for some time, the machine may regard the phenomenon as suspicious and suggest close-up checks
with a human guard.”
This isn’t the first example we’ve seen of prison officials attempting to make facilities “smart”. In February,
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department announced the implementation of several technologies
designed to help prisoners stay safe during their imprisonment. However, Zhang Xuemin, a physiology
professor at Beijing Normal University, told SCMP the new system will “definitely affect” the prisoners’
mental state. And while he didn’t elaborate on what that effect might be, past research has shown that