CCBook đề thi thử THPT QG năm 2020 môn tiếng anh đề 13 (có đáp án)

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:

A. call

B. cup

C. coat

D. ceiling

Question 2:

A. laughed

B. washed

C. helped

D. weighed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:

A. color

B. passion

C. behave

D. children

Question 4:

A. victory

B. arrangement

C. envelope

D. temperature

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: We try to help our mother___________household chores.
A. make

B. take

C. build

D. do

Question 6: Would you mind___________me a favour and posting this letter for me?
A. making

B. doing

C. getting

D. giving

Question 7: An economic___________is a time when there is very little economic activity, which
causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
A. improvement

B. depression

C. development

D. mission

Question 8: The___________of the bank where he worked was not in the center of the city.
A. branch

B. seat

C. house

D. piece

Question 9: She was___________so frightened that she was shaking like
A. a leaf

B. jelly

C. the wind

D. a flag

Question 10: They wanted us to pay___________cheque.
A. for

B. in

C. on

D. by

C. retiring

D. retired

Question 11: I wish you a very happy___________
A. retire

B. retirement

Question 12: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there___________a dramatic decline in the
number over the last decade.
A. was

B. is

C. has been

D. had been
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Question 13: If everyone___________, how would we control the traffic?
A. could fly

B. can fly

C. flies

D. had flown

Question 14: We have bought extra food___________our guests stay for dinner.
A. so that

B. when

C. if

D. in case

Question 15: Because his argument was confusing, ___________people undestand it.
A. few

B. little

C. many

D. much

Question 16: Do you remember the day___________we first met?
A. where

B. when

C. whom

D. which

Question 17: He’d prefer___________chicken soup rather than___________milk.
A. having/ having

B. to have/ drink

C. have/ drink

D. had/ drank

Question 18: John never comes to class on time and___________.

A. neither does Peter

B. so does Peter

C. so doesn’t Peter

D. neither doesn’t Peter

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 19: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.
A. shine

B. record

C. categorize

D. diversify

Question 20: When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.
A. fell

B. exploded

C. called

D. rang

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 21: If you stick to your guns , you refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the
opposition or criticism of other people.
A. be changeable

B. be persistent

C. be inflexible

D. be constant

Question 22: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
A. poor

B. rich

C. hungry

D. full

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 23: Ms Dandy is at the doctor’s.
- Doctor: “Take aspirin every four hours and get plenty of rest.”
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- Ms Dandy: “___________. I’ll do it.”
A. No problem

B. Thank you

C. I’d love to

D. I’m afraid I can’t

Question 24: John is talking to his colleague about exercising.
- John: “Walking is an easy way to exercise everyday.”
- John’s colleague: “___________. And it’s not as expensive as working out at the gym.”
A. I’m not so sure

B. You’re right

C. I think we should walk everyday

D. That’s not the way I see it.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (25)
___________. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to
express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and
that later they agreed (26) ___________certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to
represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, whether spoken or written in
letters, are called words. Great writers are those (27) ___________not only have great thoughts but also
express these thoughts in words that (28) ___________powerfully to our minds and emotions. This
charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of
words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and
association can (29)___________men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words
carefully, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.

Question 25:

A. mystery

B. secret

C. story

D. legend

Question 26:

A. with

B. upon

C. at

D. about

Question 27:

A. who

B. whom

C. whose

D. which

Question 28:

A. appealed

B. appealingly

C. appealing

D. appeal

Question 29:

A. break

B. send

C. take

D. move

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
The term “virus” is derived from the Latin word for poison, or slime. It was originally applied to the
noxious stench emanating from swamps that was thought to cause a variety of diseases in the centuries
before microbes were discovered and specifically linked to illness. But it was not until almost the end
of the nineteenth century that a true virus was proven to be the cause of a disease.
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The nature of viruses made them impossible to detect for many years even after bacteria had been

discovered and studied. Not only are viruses too small to be seen with a light microscope, they also
cannot be detected through their biological activity, except as it occurs in conjunction with other
organisms. In fact, viruses show no traces of biological activity by themselves. Unlike bacteria, they are
not living agents in the strictest sense. Viruses are very simple pieces of organic material composed
only of nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, enclosed in a coat of protein made up of simple structural
units (some viruses also contain carbohydrates and lipids). They are parasites, requiring human, animal,
or plant cells to live. The virus replicates by attaching to a cell and injecting its nucleic acid. Once
inside the cell, the DNA or RNA that contains the virus’ genetic information takes over the cell’s
biological machinery, and the cell begins to manufacture viral proteins rather than its own.
Question 30: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. New Developments in Viral Research
B. Exploring the Causes of Disease
C. DNA: Nature’s Building Block
D. Understanding Viruses
Question 31: Before microbes were discovered, it was believed that some diseases were caused by

.

A. germ-carrying insects
B. certain strains of bacteria
C. foul odors released from swamps
D.slimy creatures living near swamps
Question 32: The word “proven” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Shown

B. Feared

C. Imagined

D. Considered

Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to___________.
A. a virus

B. viruses’ biological activity

C. a light microscope

D. the nature of virus

Question 34: All of the following may be components of a virus EXCEPT___________.
A. RNA

B. plant cells

C. carbohydrates

D. a coat of protein

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
Because deaf people cannot hear, they have special ways of communicating. For example, they can
learn to understand what someone is saying by looking at the mouth of the speaker. This is called lipreading. Also, speaking is very difficult for the deaf, because they cannot hear their own voices.

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However, it is possible with special training. According to many deaf people all around the world, the
most practical and popular way of communicating is with sign language.
In many ways, sign language is similar to spoken language. The words of sign language are made

with signs, which are formed with movements of the hands, face, and body. As with words, each sign
has a different meaning and can be combined to form sentences. Sign languages also have their own
grammar. The alphabet of sign language is special hand signs that stand for letters; they make spelling
possible. The signs combine to form a rich language that can express the same thoughts, feelings, and
ideas as any spoken language. And just as people from different countries speak different languages,
most countries have their own variety of sign language.
In addition to knowing sign language, it is also helpful to know something about how deaf people
communicate. Since they rely so much on actions, deaf people are generally not very formal when they
“talk”, and may touch your arm or shoulder a lot to make sure you know what they’re saying. It is not
seen as rude in among deaf people to lightly touch someone you do not know to get their attention. It’s
also okay to wave your hands or hit the table or floor. Also, lots of eye contact is necessary.
There are many ways to learn a few signs. Community colleges often teach introductory classes. For
self-learners, bookstores and libraries have books for learning sign language. There are also
instructional videos on the Internet, with 30 actors demonstrating signs and performing interesting
stories and conversations for you to see. With practice, you’ll soon get the hang of this useful method
of communicating!
Question 35: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Sign language training
B. Deaf people’s ways of communicating
C. Comparison between sign language and spoken language
D. Ways to learn sign language
Question 36: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to____________.
A. sign languages’

B. spoken languages’

C. deaf people’s

D. hand signs’

Question 37: The word “rich” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.
A. foll-of-variety

B. having a lot of money C. native

D. limited

Question 38: Sign language and a spoken language share all of the following characteristics
EXCEPT___________.
A. They both have grammar
B. They both have the alphabets
C. They both use the movement of hands, face and body
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D. They both have different varieties in different countries
Question 39: Why are deaf people considered not very formal when they “talk”?
A. Because they don’t make eye contact when “talking”
B. Because they often touch their conversation partner
C. Because they look at their partner’s lips
D. Because they don’t listen to their conversation partner
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sign language?
A. There’s lots of eye contact.
B. Sign language relies a lot on actions.
C. There are hand signs for letters.
D. Deaf people cannot express feelings with sign language.
Question 41: According to the passage, how can a person study sign language by himself?
A. by attending introductory classes
B. by “talking” with deaf people
C. by watching instructional videos on the Internet

D. by watching deaf people who are actors
Question 42: The phrase “get the hang of” is closest in meaning to___________.
A. speak

B. understand

C. carry

D. invent

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: We were at home having our dinner when my uncle was calling to congratulate us last
night.

A

B

C

D

Question 44: The American frontiersman, politician, and soldier Davy Crockett is one of the most
A

B

popular of American hero.
C

D

Question 45: The rubber farms will make a lot of money and give jobs to a great deal of people.
A

B

C

D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
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Question 46: He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon.
A. He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon.
B. Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn’t survive the operation.
C. He survived because he was a skillful surgeon.
D. There was no skillful surgeon, so he died.
Question 47: If we had missed the flight, we wouldn’t be on the beach now.
A. We missed the flight and now we are not on the beach.
B. We missed the flight but we are now on the beach.
C. We were on the beach and now we don’t miss the flight.
D. We didn’t miss the flight and we are on the beach now
Question 48: The woman was too weak to lift the suitcase.
A. The woman wasn’t able to lift the suitcase, so she was very weak.
B. The woman shouldn’t have lifted the suitcase as she was weak.

C. The woman, though weak, could lift the suitcase.
D. So weak was the woman that she couldn’t lift the suitcase.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, or others live in sea water.
D. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.
Question 50: We cannot completely avoid stress in our lives. We need to find ways to cope with it.
A. As long as we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
B. After we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
C. Since we cannot completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
D. Because we need to find ways to cope with it, stress cannot completely be avoided in our lives
Đáp án
1-D
11-B
21-A
31-C

2-D
12-C
22-D
32-A

3-C
13-A
23-B
33-B

4-B
14-D
24-B
34-B

5-D
15-A
25-A
35-B

6-B
16-B
26-B
36-A

7-B
17-B
27-A
37-A

8-A
18-A
28-D
38-C

9-A
19-C
29-D
39-B

10-D
20-D
30-D
40-D
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41-C

42-B

43-D

44-D

45-D

46-A

47-D

48-D

49-B

50-C

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