Tổng hợp 48 đề thi thử thptqg môn anh 2022

TỔNG HỢP 48 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTQG MÔN ANH NĂM 2022 ĐỀ 1 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.

TỔNG HỢP 48 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTQG MÔN ANH NĂM 2022 ĐỀ 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 formed B ranged C failed D backed Question 2: A bought B caught C drought D sought 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 dental B sandal Question 4: A biology C rental B scientific D canal C geography D activity 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: Of the two landscapes that you have shown me, this one is _ A the more picturesque C picturesque B the most picturesque D by far picturesque Question 6: In my opinion, we shouldn't speak to the media at all before the most basic facts concerning the explosion _ established A being B will have been C were D have been Question 7: There has not been a great response to the sale, _ ? A hasn't there B does there C hasn't it D has there Question 8: _ , he began to make friends more easily A Having entered school in the new city, it was found that B After entering the new school C When he had been entering the new school D Upon entering into the new school Question 9: We thanked the hosts for their generous _ and got under way A hospitality B hospitable C hospitably D hospitalize Question 10: The scandal ruined his _ and he never worked in the stock market again A work B career C job D profession Question 11: In 1919, Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston was _ as a tutor to Puyi, who was the last emperor of China A taken on B brought about C caught out D kept in Trang – Mã đề 002 Question 12: Although the queen of UK has in fact little authority of her own, she _ informed of events, and sometimes, she _ by the government A keeps - has consulted B can be kept – should consult C is kept - is consulted D will keep - was consulted Question 13: It was hard to the temptation to watch the late night show even though I was so tired A resist B defyC refuse D oppose Question 14: There was a _ on board the Bounty and the crew put the captain in a lifeboat and set it drift A insurrectionB rebellion C mutiny D revolution Question 15: When his boss dismissed him from his jab, he _ there for 10 years A worked B was working C had been working D has been working Question 16: Laboratory tests carried _ by three independent teams of experts have given similar results A about B out C forth D up Question 17: Scientifically-minded people generally believe in cause-and-effect relationships _ they feel there is a perfect natural explanation for most things A because B because of C though D in spite of Question 18: It is a _ A blue sleeping polyester bag B polyester sleeping blue bag C blue polyester sleeping bag D sleeping blue polyester bag Question 19: It was an act of considerable bravery, way beyond the call of duty, and we will forever be in his _ A helpB debit C bill D debt Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand A spiritually B manually C automatically D mechanically Question 21: If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive A supportive B interruptive C discouraging D confusing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which four comics she was going to buy Trang – Mã đề 002 A limited B excessive C required D abundant Question 23: One of the country's legendary tenor saxophone players, his name might not ring a bell for those who are not in tune with Jazz in India, but he deserves to be remembered A sound strange B sound familiar C be famous D be announced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Tony and Bob are talking in their classroom - Tony: “We are buying Lily a graduation present.” - Bob: “ _ ” A She's out of my league B Can you all be more down-to-earth? C I'm raking in money now D Could I chip in? Question 25: Bill and Jerry are in a coffee shop - Bill: “Can I get you another drink?” - Jerry: “ _ ” A Not just now C No, I'll think it over B No, it isn't D Forget it 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 26 to 30 Many of the major supermarket chains have come under fire with accusations of various unethical acts over the past decade They've wasted tons of food, they've underpaid their suppliers and they've contributed to excessive plastic waste in their packaging, which has had its impact on our environment But supermarkets and grocers are starting to sit up and take notice In response to growing consumer backlash against the huge amounts of plastic waste generated by plastic packaging, some of the largest UK supermarkets have signed up to a pact promising to transform packaging and cut plastic wastage In a pledge to reuse, recycle or compost all plastic wastage by 2025, supermarkets are now beginning to take some responsibility for the part they play in contributing to the damage to our environment with one major supermarket announcing their plan to eliminate all plastic packaging in their own-brand products by 2023 In response to criticisms over food waste, some supermarkets are donating some of their food surplus However, charities estimate that they are only accessing two per cent of supermarkets' total food surplus, so this hardly seems to be solving the problem Some say that supermarkets are simply not doing enough Most supermarkets operate under a veil of secrecy when asked for exact figures of food wastage, and without more transparency it is hard to come up with a systematic approach to avoiding waste and to redistributing surplus food Some smaller companies are now taking matters into their own hands and offering consumers a greener, more environmentally friendly option Shops like Berlin's Original Unverpakt and Trang – Mã đề 002 London's Bulk Market are plastic- tree shops that have opened in recent years, encouraging customers to use their own containers or compostable bags Online grocer Farmdrop eliminates the need for large warehouses and the risk of huge food surplus by delivering fresh produce from local farmers to its customers on a daily basis via electric cars, offering farmers the lion's share of the retail price There is no doubt that we still have a long way to go in reducing food waste and plastic waste But perhaps the major supermarkets might take inspiration from these smaller grocers and gradually move towards a more sustainable future for us all (Adapted from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org) Question 26: Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A Major Supermarket Chains B Grocers vs Supermarkets C Sustainable Supermarkets D Friendly Supermarkets Question 27: According to paragraph 2, more and more people want supermarkets to _ A compost all plastic wastage B donate some of their food surplus C reduce their plastic waste D lower their prices for local farmers Question 28: The word "backlash” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A agreement B request C reaction D benefit Question 29: The phrase "the lion's share" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A the largest part B the best choice C the animal's food D the royal dish Question 30: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A Supermarkets are not telling people how much food they are actually wasting B There is a grocer in Berlin that doesn't allow customers to use their own containers C Supermarkets are still denying that plastic packaging can cause damage to our environment D Farmdrop stores large amounts of food and produces unnecessary waste 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 31 to 35 SPOILT FOR CHOICE Choice, we are given to believe, is a right In daily life, people have come to expect endless situations about which they are required to make decisions one way or another In the (31) _ , these are just irksome moments at work which demand some extra energy or brainpower, or during lunch breaks like choosing which type of coffee to order or indeed (32) _ coffee shop to go to But sometimes selecting one option as (33) _ another can have serious or lifelong repercussions More complex decision-making is then either avoided, postponed, or put into the hands of the army of professionals, lifestyle coaches, Trang – Mã đề 002 lawyers, advisors, and the like, waiting to (34) _ the emotional burden for a fee (35) _ for a good many people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, not a right And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, created by companies and advertisers wanting to sell their wares (Adapted from Improve Yourself Reading Skill by Sam Mc Carter) Question 31: A nutshell B main C general D whole Question 32: A which B what C where D when Question 33: A opposed to B aimed at C involved in D led to Question 34: A strengthen C soften B lighten D weaken Question 35: A But B Therefore C Moreover D However Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Geothermal energy offers enormous potential for direct, low-temperature applications Unlike indirect applications, this new technology relies on the Earth's natural thermal energy to heat or cool a house or multifamily dwelling directly without the need to convert steam or other high-temperature fluids into electricity, using expensive equipment A geothermal system consists of a heat pump and exchanger plus a series of pipes, called a loop, installed below the surface of the ground or submerged in a pond or lake Fluid circulating in the loop is warmed and carries heat to the home The heat pump and exchanger use an electrically powered vapor-compression cycle - the same principle employed in a refrigerator - to concentrate the energy and to transfer it The concentrated geothermal energy is released inside the home at a higher temperature, and fans then distribute the heat to various rooms through a system of air ducts In summer, the process is reversed: excess heat is drawn from the home, expelled to the loop, and absorbed by the Earth Geothermal systems are more effective than conventional heat pumps that use the outdoor air as their heat source (on cold days) or heat sink (on warm days) because geothermal systems draw heat from a source whose temperature is more constant than that of air The temperature of the ground or groundwater a few feet beneath the Earth's surface remains relatively stable – between 45°F and 70°F In winter, it is much easier to capture heat from the soil at a moderate 50°F than from the atmosphere when the air temperature is below zero Conversely in summer, the relatively cool ground absorbs a home's waste heat more readily than the warm outdoor air The use of geothermal energy through heat-pump technology has almost no adverse environmental consequences and offers several advantages over conventional energy sources Direct geothermal applications are usually no more disruptive of the surrounding environment than a normal water well Additionally, while such systems require electricity to concentrate and distribute the energy collected, they actually reduce total energy consumption by onefourth to two-thirds, depending on the technology used For each 1,000 hones with geothermal heat pumps, an electric utility can avoid the installation of to megawatts of generating capacity Unfortunately, only a modest part of the potential of this use for geothermal energy has been developed because the service industry is small and the price of competing energy sources is low Trang – Mã đề 002 (Adapted from Teach Yourself Toefl, Macmillan) Question 36: What does this passage discuss mainly? A The possibility of using geothermal energy to make electricity B The use of geothermal energy for home heating and cooling C The technical challenges posed by geothermal energy D The importance of conserving nonrenewable energy sources Question 37: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is not a difference between indirect geothermal technology and direct applications? A Converting energy to electricity B The use of high-temperature fluids C A need for expensive equipment D Reliance on geothermal energy Question 38: The word “submerged” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A hid completely B put under water C floated about D removed gradually Question 39: The word "it" in paragraph refers to _ A heat B energy C refrigerator D vapor-compression cycle Question 40: According to paragraph 3, the new technology is more effective than a conventional heat pump because _ A heat is brought into a home during the winter and expelled during the summer B soil and groundwater temperatures fluctuate less than air temperatures C ground temperature is close to groundwater temperature year-round D cold air absorbs less heat than warm air Question 41: The word "adverse” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A harmful B unsuccessful C auspicious D advantageous Question 42: The passage implies that a rise in cost of conventional energy would have what effect? A A decrease in cost for geothermal heating and cooling B An expanded reliance on direct geothermal technology C A shift toward the use of conventional energy sources D A decrease in the number of homes using geothermal heating Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 43: "Sorry, we're late It took us ages to look for a parking place” said John A John finally found a parking place after a long time searching even though they were late B John said that he was late because he had spent a lot of time finding a parking place Trang – Mã đề 002 C John apologized for being late because it took them much time to find a parking place D John said sorry for being late because he had to try his best to look for a parking place Question 44: It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today A My assignment was required to submit by today B I needn't have submitted my assignment today C My assignment must have been submitted today D I mustn't subunit my assignment today Question 45: It was so hot on the bus that Marcia thought she was going to faint A Marcia was on the point of fainting because it was so hot on the bus B The bus was so hot that Marcia felt fainted C Marcia nearly fainted because of the heating of the bus D As soon as the bus got hot that Marcia fainted 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 46: Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today A withB are C many D in our large Question 47: The Spring conference will be held in Milwaukee on three successive days, namely May 15, 16, and 17 A will be heldB in C successive D namely Question 48: Wine tends to be lost its flavour when it has not been properly sealed A to be lost B its flavor C when D been properly sealed 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: Seth informed us of his scholarship to study abroad He did it when arriving at the school A Not until Seth said to us that he would get his scholarship did he turn up at the school B Only after his scholarship to study abroad did Seth tell us about his arrival at the school C Hardly had Seth notified us of his scholarship to study abroad when he arrived at the school D No sooner had Seth arrived at the school than we were told about his scholarship to study abroad Question 50: Viet Nam has amended requirements for high-tech businesses This will lure more foreign investment Trang – Mã đề 002 A Viet Nam, which has amended requirements for high-tech businesses, will lure more foreign investment B Viet Nam has amended requirements for high-tech businesses which will lure more foreign investment C Viet Nam has amended requirements for high-tech businesses, which will lure more foreign investment D Viet Nam, which will lure more foreign investment, has amended requirements for hightech businesses THE END D D 11 A 16 B 21 B 26 C 31 B 36 B 41 A 46 B C D 12 C 17 A 22 A 27 C 32 A 37 B 42 B 47 C D B 13 A 18 C 23 A 28 C 33 A 38 B 43 C 48 A B A 14 C 19 D 24 D 29 A 34 B 39 B 44 B 49 D A 10 B 15 C 20 B 25 A 30 A 35 A 40 B 45 A 50 C ĐỀ 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 A scholar B motor C doctor D lorry Question A interviewed B dedicated C modernised D quarantined 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question A informB maintain Question A decision C seclude D bother B document C removal D arrangement Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question I waited for the sales to get the shoes I liked at a bargain price but unfortunately they were _ A sold off B stocked up C picked out D sold out Question He rarely goes to bed late, _ ? A does he B doesn’t he C isn’t he D is he Question She will have read articles about the covid-19 pandemic _ Trang – Mã đề 002 A as soon as her husband returned from work B by the time her husband returns from work C when her husband will return from work D once her husband had returned from work Question The more stamps he collects, _ money he earns A the most B the more C as much as D more and more Question At the press conference, the Minister clearly stated that medical research would _ precedence over space projects A make B take C giveD Question 10 It is through people’s movement that their true nature _ A reveals B has revealed C is revealed D will reveal Question 11 My mother suddenly came to give me a cup of coffee when I _ for my exam A was studying B studied C have studied D had studied Question 12 She is an old head on young _, and doesn’t know how to interact with her peers A shoulders B toes C hands D knees Question 13 Honestly, I decided not to spend my money to buy her a _ hat A Chinese yellow leather B leather yellow Chinese C yellow leather Chinese D yellow Chinese leather Question 14 She tested positive for coronavirus _ she was in close contact with her husband who had been infected with the virus A due to B though C because D despite Question 15 Her excuse for not doing her homework was _, so the teacher didn’t punish her A credit B incredibly C credibility D credible Question 16 Teenagers are quick to react _ a number of emotions A withB for C to D of Question 17 _ by a Danish physician named Ole Worm, this fabulous collection once took the world by storm A Create B To create C Creating D Created Question 18 That he was using unscrupulous research methods only came out because his assistant _ on him to the press A ratted B hounded C fished D bugged Trang – Mã đề 002 Question 19 He wanted to change his career because he wasn’t very satisfied with his _ A winnings B earnings C proceeds D savings Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20 She found the novel absolutely riveting and impossible to put down A boring B mediocre C fascinating D energetic Question 21 The company executives forestalled criticism by keeping people fully informed of what they are doing A gained B refused C worsened D prevented Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 In this day and age, people, irrespective of age or social status, want to keep them informed with some up to the minute news on the covid-19 pandemic A old B latest C positive D negative Question 23 The team’s performance in the match last night was fairly shabby, which disappointed their fans A depressing B impressive C faint D different Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24 Michael and Linda are at the schoolyard Michael: “Do you prefer relaxing holidays or would you rather go on an adventure?” Linda: “ _ ” A That sounds great B Honestly, I’m not the adventurous type C As a matter of fact, I rather like them D Why don’t you go for a holiday? Question 25 Peter and Tim are talking about humans in modern society Peter: “People nowadays try to earn as much money as possible.” Tim: “ _ They tend to lack quality time with their family.” A I agree B Good to hear that C That’s not the case D It doesn’t matter 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 from 26 to 30 THE BYGONE ERA Trang 10 – Mã đề 002 When releasing the song “XXV” in early 2020, it marked the band’s 25th anniversary Sharing how they (50) _ in making their way forward without their late leader, the band said, “Just as in our music, everywhere we walked was roses, but our feet were in pain because of the thorns.” Question 46 A compositions entertainments B developments Question 47 A few B some C little Question 48 A whom B which Question 49 A However B Furthermore Question 50 A coped B surged C backgrounds D D another C whoD that C Moreover D Therefore C gripped D strove HẾT -1 B B 11 C 16 D 21 A 26 D 31 C 36 D 41 D 46 A D B 12 D 17 B 22 A 27 B 32 A 37 A 42 B 47 A C C 13 A 18 B 23 A 28 B 33 D 38 D 43 B 48 C D C 14 C 19 D 24 B 29 D 34 B 39 D 44 C 49 A D 10 A 15 B 20 C 25 D 30 D 35 A 40 C 45 A 50 A ĐỀ 47 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 A called B worked C traveled D maintained Question A safe C same D late B small 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 A company B atmosphere C customer D employment Question A provide B arrange D private C advise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question the weather is, the more crowded the beaches get A The better B Better C The best D Best Question He puts all of his money in the _ box A metal small black B small black metal C black metal small D small metal black Trang 330 – Mã đề 002 Question To bring COVID-19 pandemic to an end, a large _ of the world needs to be immune to the virus A survival B influence C limit D share Question She cooks very well, _ ? A does she B didn't she C doesn't she D had she Question This old school _ by experienced engineers in 1970 A was built B were built C is built D had been built Question 10 I'll give you my address _ A as soon as I found somewhere to live B after I found somewhere to live C when I have found somewhere to live D before I found somewhere to live Question 11 Today, more and more women are _ participating in social activities both in urban and rural areas A passively B negatively C positively D actively Question 12 The Prime Minister has to consider changes to sexually _ laws to enforce equal opportunities A discriminate B discrimination C discriminatory D discriminated Question 13 his own boss for such a long time, he found it hard to accept orders from another A Having become B To become C Being become D To have become Question 14 Nathan didn't participate in the competition _ his lack of courage A because of B although C in spite of D because Question 15 Mary went to bed after she _ her difficult homework A had finished B will finish C finished D has finished Question 16 My students are very afraid _ the coming exam A at B in C withD of Question 17 The cashier had a sticky _, he stole around $2000 and ran away from the bank last year A money B book C hand D finger Question 18 In order not to lose its market share, our company must developments A keep up with B hold up C turn off D go off Question 19 Last month, more than five thousand cars were sold The new model is selling like _ cakes A hot B cool C good D cold Trang 331 – Mã đề 002 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 20 The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part- time job A make a move B Join hands C lend a helping hand D make an effort Question 21 The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England or Ireland centuries ago A reasons B beginnings C roofs D causes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 My family is the base from which we can go into the world with confidence A embarrassment B anxiety C excitement D amazement Question 23 Keep it under your hat, but Elizabeth is pregnant and going to have a baby at the end of this year A Reveal it B Keep it secret C Refuse D Underestimate it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges Question 24 Tim is talking to Tom, his new friend, in the classroom - Tim: "How long have you learned English in Super Star Center?" - Tom: “ _” A Yes, I wanted to learn English C For three years B No, I learned at least three years ago D Sorry I need to go Question 25 Mike meets Mary in their class after Mary has had her hair cut - Mike: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" - Mary: “ _” A I don't like your sayings C You are telling a lie B Thank you for your compliment D Thank you very much I am afraid 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 When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations, among which the financial one is by far the most important The costs of hosting the Olympics can (26) _ tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple In addition to the direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes' village, security, etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (27) _ lesser-known sports Once constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended Trang 332 – Mã đề 002 While costs are the (28) _ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted (29) _ hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism The Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects (30) _ improve the city's quality of life, such as new transportation systems Question 26 A outnumber B exceed Question 27 A in B at Question 28 A influential C surmount D overcharge C for D on B instrumental C supplementary D primary Question 29 A For example B However C Otherwise D In addition Question 30 A whom C which B what D who 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 It is well-known that life expectancy is longer in Japan than in most other countries A recent report also shows that Japan has the longest health expectancy in the world A healthy long life is the result of the improvement in social environment Scientists are trying to work out exactly what elderly Japanese people so health, and whether there is a lesson to be learnt from their lifestyles for the rest of us Should we make any changes to our eating habits, for instance, or go jogging each day before breakfast? Is there some secret ingredient in the Japanese diet that is particularly beneficial to the human body? Another factor which contributes to the rapid population aging in Japan is a decline in birthrate Although longer life should be celebrated, it is actually considered a social problem The number of older people had doubled in the last half century that has increased pension and medical costs The country could soon be dealing with an economic problem, if there was so many old people to be looked after, and relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them Raising the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the problem Work can give the elderly a sense of responsibility and mission in life It's important that the elderly play active roles in the society and live in harmony with all generations Question 31 What is the main idea of the passage? A Raising the retirement age B A healthy eating habits C Pride and challenges for long life expectancy in Japan D The Japanese healthy lifestyle Question 32 Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage? A Japan is a country with the longest health expectancy in the world B The improvement in social environment leads to a healthy long life Trang 333 – Mã đề 002 C There is a decrease in birthrate D Genetically modified food helps the Japanese live longer Question 33 The word “which” in paragraph refers to _ A another factor B rapid population C social problem D longer life Question 34 Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “dealing with” in the passage? A increasing B celebrating C facing D working Question 35 What solution to the problem with the rapid population aging in Japan does the author propose? A Decreasing birthrate B Increasing birthrate C Decreasing retirement age D Increasing retirement age 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 authors noted that while other forms of pollution are decreasing, noise pollution has been increasing This conclusion is reinforced by the fact that there has been an increase in the number of people who have been complaining about excessive noise in the WHO region Populations that are exposed to high noise levels can be afflicted by other symptoms such as: stress reactions, sleep-stage changes, and clinical symptoms like hypertension and cardiovascular diseases All these impacts can contribute to premature mortality It is important to note that these adverse health problems impact all age groups including children and adolescents In fact, it has been reported that children who live and or study in an area afflicted with noise pollution tend to suffer from stress, impairments in memory and attention as well as difficulty reading “In Western Europe, the guidelines say, traffic noise results in an annual loss of at least one million healthy years” Traffic noise is currently ranked second among environmental threats to public health The danger of noise pollution is more present to us when we are asleep Because the human ear is so sensitive, it never rests, it is always working, picking up and transmitting sounds for our brains to interpret This always on working process is where the danger lies, though you may be sleeping, sounds are still being picked up and processed The most common side effects of this phenomenon are sleep disturbance and tiredness, impaired memory, judgment, and psychomotor skills The other more serious outcomes of this can be the triggering of the body’s acute stress response, which raises blood pressure and heart rate as the body and brain go into a state of hyperarousal According to the European Environment Agency, at least 10,000 cases of premature deaths from noise exposure occur each year, although incomplete data mean this number is significantly underestimated Question 36 Which of the following best serves as the title for the article? A Noise in the WHO region B Side effects of tiredness C Health problems and Age groups D Increase in noise, Increase in risk Question 37 The word “afflicted” in paragraph most probably means _ Trang 334 – Mã đề 002 A affected B assumed C illustrated D described Question 38 Which is NOT mentioned in the article as a symptoms caused by exposure to high noise levels? A cardiovascular diseases C stress reactions B staying highly alert D hypertension Question 39 The word “premature” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A slow B quick C early D late Question 40 In Western Europe, an annual loss of at least one million healthy years is resulted from A public health B environmental threats C traffic noise D guidelines Question 41 The word "This" in paragraph refers to _ A human ear B the danger C sound D side effect Question 42 Which of the following is TRUE, according to the article? A The danger of noise pollution is less serious when we are asleep B Many forms of pollution, except for noise pollution, are decreasing C Adverse health problems impact children and adolescents only D At least 100,000 cases of premature deaths from noise exposure occur each year 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 The woman is famous not only for her beauty, intelligent but also for her hardworking A not only B intelligent C for D hardworking Question 44 By next year, Tim has completed his M.A program in Cambridge University A yearB has completed C program D University Question 45 There is few evidence that the children in language classrooms learn foreign languages any better than adults in similar classroom situation A few evidence C any better B in language classrooms D classroom situation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that she was quite useless Trang 335 – Mã đề 002 A Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly B I was mistaken about her suitability for the position since she proved rather incompetent C Contrary to my initial impression, she was totally for the position D I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job Question 47 "Shall I help you the dishes, Carlo?" said Robert A Robert offered Carlo to help the dishes B Robert offered to help Carlo the dishes C Robert suggested helping Carlo with the dishes D Robert suggested to help Carlo the dishes Question 48 John last wrote to his girlfriend three years ago A John has written to his girlfriend for three years B John had written to his girlfriend for three years C John hasn't written to his girlfriend for three years D John wrote to his girlfriend three years ago 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 49 Jane entered the store Then, she realized that there was danger A Not until Jane entered the store, she realized that there was danger B It was not until Jane entered the store then, she realized that there was danger C Only when he entered the store then she realized that there was danger D Only after entering the store did Jane realize that there was danger Question 50 She was the first woman in the Philippines She was elected as the president of the country A She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines B She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines C She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines D She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines The end B B 11 D 16 D 21 B 26 B 31 C 36 D 41 A 46 B B D 12 C 17 D 22 A 27 C 32 D 37 A 42 B 47 B D C 13 A 18 A 23 A 28 D 33 A 38 B 43 B 48 C Trang 336 – Mã đề 002 D A 14 A 19 A 24 C 29 D 34 C 39 C 44 B 49 D A 10 C 15 A 20 C 25 B 30 C 35 D 40 C 45 A 50 A ĐỀ 48 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: We cut down many forests The Earth becomes hotter A The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter B The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter C The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes D The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes Question 2: He is very intelligent He can solve all the problems in no time A An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time B Such intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time C He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time D So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time 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 energy B approval C influence D applicant Question 4: A suggest B admit C manage D remind 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 5: A come B hole C home D hold Question 6: A stopped C cleaned B watched D picked 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 7: Anne is seeing Mary off at the airport Anne: “Don't fail to look after yourself Mary!” Marry: “ _” A Of course, you are an adult C The same to you B Oh, I knew about that D Thanks, I will Question 8: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.” Trang 337 – Mã đề 002 Mira:” _ This will distract them from studying.” A I quite agree B Not really C No way! It's useful D I'm of the opposite opinion Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Question 9: My brother has been playing _ piano since he was a small child A a B some C an D the Question 10: My brother lives a(n) _ throw from the airport A apple's B stick's C arrow's D stone's Question 11: Both husband and wife should be responsible _ doing the household chores A to B for C of D with Question 12: As John _ enjoyed doing research, he never could imagine himself pursuing other careers A utterly B thoroughly C totally D extremely Question 13: You shouldn't work all the time It _ you good to go out and enjoy yourself sometimes A brings B helps C gives D does Question 14: _, the film is still attractive to many people, young and old A Although produced many years ago C It produced many years ago B Producing many years ago D Having produced many years ago Question 15: Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions appear to be more _ become severely ill with the COVID-19 virus A vulnerably B vulnerable C vulnerability D invulnerability Question 16: If the weather is fine this weekend, we _ to see our grandparents A would B will go C were going D went Question 17: _ his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results A Because of B Despite C Since D Although Question 18: When Mary called me last night, I _ my favorite show on television A watched B would watch C was watching D watch Question 19: Today, some students tend to _ the importance of soft skills as they solely focus on academic subjects at school A emphasize B implement C overlook D urge Trang 338 – Mã đề 002 Question 20: Not only _ to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again A she refused B when she refused C did she refuse D she did refuse Question 21: Do you know the woman who is wearing a(n) _ watch? A Swiss gold old valuable B old gold Swiss valuable C valuable old Swiss gold D old Swiss gold valuable Question 22: In my small house there are two rooms, _ is used as the living-room A the large one largest one B the largest of which C the larger of which D the Question 23: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to _ in the future A get out B turn away C get on D turn up 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 24: The team entered the competition with great confidence after getting sound advice from their coach A tentative B sensible C audible D sensitive Question 25: Many people joined hands to support people in central Vietnam to overcome consequences of natural disasters in 2020 A catastrophes B habitats C wonders D abilities 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 questions from 26 to 30 The belief that it is possible to discern in the course of human history some general scheme or design, some all-encompassing purpose or pattern, is very old and has found expression in various (26) _ at different times and places The reasons for its persistence and vitality are numerous, but two very general considerations may be (27) _ as having exercised a fairly continuous influence First, it has often been supposed that, if the belief in an overall pattern is abandoned, one is obliged to acquiesce in the view that the historical process consists of no more than an arbitrary succession of (28) _, a mere agglomeration or patchwork of random incidents and episodes But such a view (it has been contended) cannot be seriously entertained, if only because it conflicts with the basic demand (29) _ system and order that underlies and governs all rational enquiry, all meaningful thought about the world Second, it has frequently been felt that to refuse to allow that history is finally intelligible in the required manner implies a skepticism (30) _ the value of human life and existence that constitutes an affront to the dignity of human nature Question 26: A aspects B ways Question 27: A regarded B seenC identified D viewed Question 28: A consistencies C varieties D forms B recurrences C existences D occurrences Trang 339 – Mã đề 002 Question 29: A with B to C for D in Question 30: A concerning B concerned C concerns D to concern 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 31: If you want a flat in the center of the city, you have to pay through the nose for it Do you think you can afford it? A pay too much B pay in cash C pay by credit D pay very little Question 32: Famous people tend to refuse to divulge too much information about their children in an attempt to protect them A publicize B announce C confess D conceal 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 33 to 37 As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body Stress is natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life It is only when the stress gets cut of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically In fact we make choice between “flight and fight” and in more primitive days the choices made the difference between life and death The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have established links with stress Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it Question 33: People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because _ A they not know how to enjoy themselves B they are becoming busier with their work C they not believe that relaxation is important for health D they are traveling fast all the time Question 34: According to the author, the most important character for a good manager is his _ A having control over performance B knowing the art of relaxation Trang 340 – Mã đề 002 C high sense of responsibility D not fearing stress Question 35: Which of the following statements is true? A We can find some ways to avoid stress B Different people can withstand different amount of stress C It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work D Stress is always harmful to people Question 36: The phrase “such a reaction” most probably refers to _ A responding to crises quickly B losing heart at the signs of difficulties C making a choice between “flight and fight” physically D reaction to crises both chemically and Question 37: In the last sentence of the passage, the phrase to so” most probably means _ A to remove stress from our lives B to find ways to deal with stress C to expose ourselves to stress D to establish links between diseases and stress 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 38: Life is not easy for the people who is without jobs A B C D Question 39: A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of the relationship A B between historical events and financial crises C D Question 40: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the A B C surrounding area D 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 41 to 47 About two thirds of the world’s population live in what are loosely called “developing countries” Of course, strictly speaking, all countries are developing, but the term is used to describe those which are undeniably poor Although the rich countries have only about 34% of the world's population, they earn about 90% of the world's income They also possess about 90% of the world’s financial resources, and more than 80% of the world's scientists and Trang 341 – Mã đề 002 technicians They produce 80% of the world's protein - including 70% of its meat - and they eat it Thanks to an impressive succession of agricultural revolutions, man's food-growing capacity is now hundreds of times larger than it was at the turn of the 20th century, and we are now feeding more people than at any time in history Nonetheless, the number of hungry and malnourished people is also larger than at any time in history Admittedly, total food production has increased since 1961 in most parts of the world Yet, per capita food production is little changed from the inadequate levels of the early 1960s In short, world and regional production have barely kept up with population growth There appear to be five food problems First, there is the problem of quantity - of every human being getting enough calories to provide him with the energy to work and progress Second, there is that of quality - of everyone getting enough protein, vitamins, and necessary minerals Next, there is the matter of distribution: we have to find satisfactory ways of transporting, storing and issuing food Then there is the problem of poverty: many people in developing countries not have money to buy food in sufficient quantity and of sufficient quality And last, we must find ways of avoiding ecological side-effects In other words, we must be able to grow enough food without further degrading our land, water and air A number of proposals have been made to improve food quantity and quality An obvious and very necessary one is to limit population growth Another is to increase the amount of land under cultivation by clearing forests and by irrigating arid land Furthermore, the ocean (comprising 70% of the Earth's surface) is a potential source of more food, and there have been developments recently in the use of non-conventional proteins and synthetic foods And last, various attempts are being made to increase the yield per hectare by developing or selecting new genetic hybrids of plants (the “Green Revolution”), by increasing the use of fertilizers, water, pesticides and herbicides, and by using modern agricultural and management techniques in poorer countries Question 41: What is probably a suitable title for the passage? A Feeding the World B The Success of the Green Revolution C Problems of Population Growth D Food Quantity and Quality Question 42: According to the author, the term “developing countries” _ A does not always give its true meaning B describes something that is undeniable C refers to countries that are developed D does not mean “poor countries” Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that _ A land covers nearly one third of the Earth’s surface B all countries in the world are in fact developed countries C water covers about one third of the Earth's area D the amount of land under cultivation comprises 70% of the Earth's surface Question 44: Which of the following is given explanation in the passage? Trang 342 – Mã đề 002 A rich countries earning 90% of the world's incomeB impressive succession agricultural revolutions C selecting new genetic hybrids of plants of D avoiding ecological side-effects Question 45: The phrase “land under cultivation” in the last paragraph refers to _ A area not covered in plants B land that is exploited C land that is unusable D process of cultivation Question 46: The author mentions different ways of improving food quantity and quality in _ A the whole passage B paragraph four C paragraph three D paragraph two Question 47: It is stated in the passage that A most scientists and technicians live in the developed countries B food production per capita is much higher than it was in the past C the number of hungry and malnourished people stay the same D total food production in most parts of the world has hardly increased 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: “What did you last night?” the policeman asked the woman A The policeman asked the woman what had she done the night before B The policeman asked the woman what she had done the night before C The policeman asked the woman what did she the night before D The policeman asked the woman what she did the night before Question 49: During rush hours, travelling by car is slower than travelling by motorbike A During rush hours, travelling by motorbike is slower than travelling by car B During rush hours, travelling by car is as slow as travelling by motorbike C During rush hours, travelling by motorbike is faster than travelling by car D During rush hours, travelling by car is faster than travelling by motorbike Question 50: It is against the school rules to cheat in exams A You must not cheat in exams because it is against the school rules B You oughtn't to cheat in exams because it is against the school rules C You needn't cheat in exams because it is against the school rules D You don't have to cheat in exams because it is against the school rules - HẾT Trang 343 – Mã đề 002 D C 11 B 16 B 21 C 26 D 31 D 36 D 41 D 46 B D D 12 B 17 B 22 C 27 C 32 D 37 A 42 B 47 A B A 13 D 18 C 23 C 28 D 33 B 38 C 43 A 48 D C D 14 A 19 C 24 B 29 C 34 D 39 A 44 D 49 C A 10 D 15 B 20 C 25 A 30 A 35 B 40 C 45 D 50 A Trang 344 – Mã đề 002 ... engage in more recreational activities Utilising this time constructively will be a feat in itself Perhaps a case of too (30) _ of a good thing Things might just come to the point where, from... infringe B imprint C impinge D indulge Question Solving this crisis is not a question of politics, _ ? A is it B isn’t it C is this D isn’t this Question The newly released film _ on a real... able to convey this feeling to both parties One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles This is where the