ĐỀ số 19

ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 19 (theo mẫu 2021) KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 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 Question A packed B added C worked D pronounced Question A seat B heavy C reason D neat 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 cartoon B answer C open D paper Question A eradicate B unexpected C accompany D commitment Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question These boys came to school yesterday, ? A didn’t they B does they C did they D doesn’t they Question "What a beautiful dress you're wearing!" "Thank you It especially for me by a French tailor" A makes B has made C made D was made Question Television can make things memorable for the reason that it presents information an effective way A over B with C in D on Question You must drive slower in built up areas _ you drive in the city, the more probable it is that you will have an accident A The faster and faster B The faster C The fast D The fastest Question I’ve got a(n) suitcase A, leather black Italian B Italian black leather C black Italian leather D leather Italian black Question 10 He around trying to clean the house when the guests arrived A has been running B has run C be running D was running Question 11 Students can only use technological devices to complete their work _ investment on notebooks and books A rather than B instead of C but for D in case Question 12 _to the town, they will have finished building a new bridge A As soon as you were returning B When you return C By the time you will return D After you had return Question 13 to the discovery of the ancient city, the archaeological excavation lasted several years A Having led B To be leading C To lead D Being led Question 14 If you don't have anything to say, it's better to say nothing A construct B construction C constructive D constructor Question 15 There are other problems of city life which I don't propose to at the moment A go into B go around C go for D go up Question 16 Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the of anyone walking down the street That may help to sell more products A eye B peek C flash D glimpse Question 17 Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things Try not to “throw out the with the bathwater” A fish B duck C baby D child Question 18 The storm did a lot of to our village All the crops were drastically destroyed and many houses were washed away A injury B hardship C harm D damage Question 19 He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) of danger A omen B premonition C foreboding D prediction Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s)CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions Question 20 Emissions from factories and exhaust fumes from vehicles can have detrimental effects on our health A beneficial B neutral C needy D harmful Question 21 By being thrifty and shopping wisely, housewives in the city can feed an entire family on as little as 500 000 VND a week A luxurious B economical C sensible D miserable Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s)OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions Question 22 His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist He has won a lot of prizes A advantage B obstacle C barrier D disadvantage Question 23 Tom may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking wine A get into trouble B stay safe C fall into disuse D keep calm Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Nam and Lan are talking about the jobs which only men or women can - Nam:“Do you think that there are any jobs which only men or only women can or should do?" - Lan:“ ” A Men are better at certain jobs than women B I agree This really depends on their physical strengths and preferences C Women and men should cooperate with each other D Men are often favoured in certain jobs Question 25 Mary is talking to her professor in his office - Mary:“Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” - Professor:“ ” A I like it that you understand B Try your best, Mary C You can borrow books from the library D You mean the podcasts from other students? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks The first thing that is included in the "living together” (26) is the expected good relations with your family This also involves sharing equally the housework (27) of people think that everyone should share the housework equally, but in many homes parents most of it To certain minds, many families can't share the housework whereas they should try it In fact, sharing the housework equally is not very possible because of the families' timetable So, it is somehow believed that children and parents must things together For this they can establish a housework planning (28) , housework's contributions of the teenager make him more responsible He will think that he has an important role in his family According to researchers, teenagers should share the housework, (29) will help them when they have to establish their own family in the future Too many teenagers and young adults leave home without knowing how to cook or clean, but if parents delegate basic housework to teens as they are old enough to it, they won't be destabilized by doing the housework in their new grown-up life It can be (30) concluded that many parents don't really prepare their children for future, because they don't stimulate them to learn how to run a house If parents get them responsible, teens will be more responsible and that will improve family's life (Source:https://www sciencedaily com/releases/2013) Question 26 A custom B tradition C notion D trend Question 27 A lots B few C little D much Question 28 A In addition B However C In contrast D In case Question 29 A which B what C that D who Question 30 A likely B probably C auspiciously D possibly Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35 Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands Consequently, those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which give them water-retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant's ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by pests and poor storage after harvesting (Source:Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test -Jolene Gear& Robert Gear, Tập 1) Question 31:This passage deals mainly with A desertification B decreasing water supply C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants Question 32:The word “arable” in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to A fertile B parched C barren D marsh Question 33:All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops EXCEPT A inadequatewater B insufficient fertilize C pest aggression D proper storage Question 34:Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use? A The plant’s shape B The small root system C The vast leaf size D The high water system Question 35:The word “It” in the 2nd paragraph refers to A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer C an impervious plant like cover D the loss of internal moisture Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students to use laptops or iPads instead, after tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming illegible Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to write by hand Dr Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming a ''lost art'' among the current generation of students She added, ''It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts Those with illegible writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two university administrators It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its examination practices '' Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years ''We have to accept the reality Handwriting has now become an optional, not a necessary, part of education There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful handwriting Life is so quick now Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription, '' he said ''Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures '' Others, however, were not very positive about the move Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, urged Cambridge to ensure that students continue to write by hand She said, ''It's vital that people continue to write by hand Writing by hand improves memory and equates to a higher rate of comprehension and information retention '' There is also concern that schools could follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt ''downward curriculum pressure'' on primary and secondary schools to follow suit (Adapted from http://www telegraph co uk) Question 36:Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage? A Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting B C ambridge University Pondering C hanges to its Exam Practices C Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams D Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams Question 37:According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of A offering academic tutorials B organising handwritten exams C relying heavily on technology D training students in legible handwriting Question 38:The word ''Those'' in paragraph refers to A examiners B students C scripts D administrators Question 39:The word "deteriorates'' in paragraph mostly means A remains unchanged B becomes more important C improves gradually D gets worse and worse Question 40:It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph that A schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice B schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English C people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence D the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand Question 41:The word ''scrapping'' in paragraph is closest in meaning to A reconsidering B eliminating C introducing D discouraging Question 42:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented example for other schools to follow B Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current generation of students at Cambridge University C Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English was more important than learning to write by hand beautifully D Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding handwritten exams Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43 Parents’ choices for their children’s names are based on names of its relatives or ancestors A choices B their C is based D its Question 44 In a hot, sunny climate last year, the farmers acclimatize by eating less, drinking more liquids, wearing lighter clothing, and experience a darkening of the skin A In B acclimatize C more liquids D experience Question 45 Modern office buildings have false floors under which computer and phone wires can be lain A office buildings B false floors C which D can be lain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 The last time I visited my grandparents was two weeks ago A I didn’t visit my grandparents two weeks ago B It is two weeks that I didn’t visit my grandparents C I haven't visited my grandparents for two weeks D I have visited my grandparents for two weeks Question 47 She said, "John, I'll show you round my city when you're here " A She made a trip round her city with John B She refused to show John round her city C She promised to show John round her city D She organized a trip round her city for John Question 48 It’s possible that Joanna does not receive my advice A Joanna shouldn’t receive my advice B Joanna needn’t receive my advice C Joanna mightn’t receive my advice D Joanna can’t receive my advice Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 She fell over in the last minutes She didn’t win the race A If she didn’t fall over in the last minutes, she would win the race B She didn’t win the race even though she fell over in the last minutes C Not having won the race, she fell over in the last minutes D She could have won the race if she hadn’t fallen over in the last minutes Question 50:The people in my neighbourhood enjoy the peace of the life in the countryside They don’t want to move to another place A Only when the people in my neighbourhood enjoyed the peace of the life in the countryside did they want to move to another place B Provided the life in the countryside were peaceful, the people in my neighbourhood wouldn’t want to move to another place C Without the peace of the life in the countryside, the people in my neighbourhood wouldn’t want to move to another place D So peaceful is the life in the countryside that the people in my neighbourhood don’t want to move to another place THE END GIẢI CHI TIẾT 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 Question A packed B added C worked D pronounced Phát âm đuôi “ed” Question A seat B heavy C reason D neat Kiến thức phát âm A seat /siːt/ B heavy /ˈhevi/ C reason /ˈriːzn/ D neat /niːt/ 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 cartoon B answer C open D paper Kiến thức : Trọng âm từ âm tiết Giải thích: A cartoon /kɑːˈtuːn/: Từ trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai Vì theo quy tắc từ tận đuôi -oon trọng âm nhấn B answer /ˈɑːnsə(r)/: Từ trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ Vì theo quy tắc trọng âm khơng rơi vào âm /ə/ C open /ˈəʊpən/: Từ trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ Vì theo quy tắc trọng âm không rơi vào âm /ə/ âm /əʊ/ từ có hai loại âm trọng âm rơi vào âm /əʊ/ D paper /ˈpeɪpə(r)/: Từ trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ Vì theo quy tắc trọng âm không rơi vào âm /ə/ Question A eradicate B unexpected C accompany D commitment Kiến thức : Trọng âm từ âm tiết trở lên Giải thích: A eradicate /ɪˈrỉdɪkeɪt/ (v): xóa sổ B unexpected /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/ (adj): không mong đợi C accompany /əˈkʌmpəni/ (v): cùng, theo; đệm đàn cho hát D commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ (n): cam kết, cam kết Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question These boys came to school yesterday, ? A didn’t they B does they C did they D doesn’t they Kiến thức câu hỏi đuôi Câu khẳng định q khứ đơn nên “didn’t they” Question "What a beautiful dress you're wearing!" "Thank you It especially for me by a French tailor" A makes B has made C made D was made Câu bị động khứ đơn "Bạn có váy đẹp làm sao!" "Cảm ơn bạn Nó _được làm_ đặc biệt cho tơi thợ may người Pháp" Question Television can make things memorable for the reason that it presents information an effective way A over B with C in D on Giới từ: in an effective way (theo cách hiệu quả) Truyền hình làm cho thứ trở nên đáng nhớ lý trình bày thơng tin cách hiệu Question You must drive slower in built up areas _ you drive in the city, the more probable it is that you will have an accident A The faster and faster B The faster C The fast D The fastest So sánh kép: The + comparative , the comparative Bạn phải lái xe chậm khu vực xây dựng Bạn lái xe nhanh thành phố, khả xảy tai nạn cao Question I’ve got a(n) suitcase A, leather black Italian B Italian black leather C black Italian leather D leather Italian black Trật tự tính từ OpSAShCOMP Opinion- Size- Age- Shape- Colour- Origin- Material – Purpose black (colour) Italian (origin) leather (material) Question 10 He around trying to clean the house when the guests arrived A has been running B has run C be running D was running Thì Quá khứ đơn + khứ tiếp diễn Tạm dịch: Anh _đang chạy xung quanh nhà cố gắng dọn dẹp nhà cửa khách đến Question 11 Students can only use technological devices to complete their work _ investment on notebooks and books A rather than B instead of C but for D in case Từ nối Giải thích: Tạm dịch: Học sinh cần sử dụng thiết bị cơng nghệ để hồn thành thay cắm đầu vào sách Xét đáp án: A Rather than: B Instead of: thay cho, thay C But for: khơng có, khơng D In case: trường hợp, phòng Dựa vào nghĩa câu, ta loại phương án C, D Question 12 _to the town, they will have finished building a new bridge A As soon as you were returning B When you return C By the time you will return D After you had return Kiến thức mệnh đề trạng ngữ thời gian S + will + V S + V(thì tại) Tạm dịch: Khi bạn trở lại thị trấn, họ xây xong cầu Question 13 to the discovery of the ancient city, the archaeological excavation lasted several years A Having led B To be leading C To lead D Being led Rút gọn mệnh đề trạng ngữ Mệnh đề chủ động Having Vpp/ Ving Đã dẫn đầu việc khám phá thành phố cổ, khai quật khảo cổ kéo dài vài năm Question 14 If you don't have anything to say, it's better to say nothing A construct B construction C constructive D constructor Kiến thức : Từ loại Giải thích : Chỗ trống cần tính từ tính từ đứng sau đại từ bất định : something, anything, somebody, anybody … A construct /kənˈstrʌkt/ (v): xây dựng B construction /kənˈstrʌkʃn/ (n): xây dựng C constructive /kənˈstrʌktɪv/ (a): có tính xây dựng D constructor /kənˈstrʌktə(r)/ (n): kỹ sư xây dựng Tạm dịch: Nếu bạn khơng thể nói mang tính xây dựng, tốt bạn khơng nên nói Question 15 There are other problems of city life which I don't propose to at the moment A go into B go around C go for D go up Kiến thức: Cụm động từ Giải thích: A go into (phr.v): bắt đầu làm gì; thảo luận, kiểm chứng, mơ tả, giải thích cách chi tiết thận trọng B go around (phr.v): đủ cho người nhóm; đến thăm ai; cư xử tệ C go for (phr.v): chọn, say mê, cố gắng D go up (phr.v): tăng lên Tạm dịch: Còn nhiều vấn đề khác sống thành thị mà không muốn vào sâu để thảo luận kỹ lúc Question 16 Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the of anyone walking down the street That may help to sell more products A eye B peek C flash D glimpse Kiến thức: Cụm từ cố định Giải thích: * Ta có cụm từ: Catch the eye of sb = catch one’s eye (coll): thu hút ý Tạm dịch: Cửa hàng bạn cần có biển hàng thật bật để thu hút ý xuống đường Điều giúp bạn bán nhiều hàng Cấu trúc khác cần lưu ý: + Catch a glimpse of sb = catch sight of sb = see for a moment (coll): nhìn lướt qua, nhìn thống qua nhanh chốc lát Question 17 Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things Try not to “throw out the with the bathwater” A fish B duck C baby D child Kiến thức : Thành ngữ Giải thích: throw out the baby with the bathwater: vứt bỏ q báu với khơng thích Tạm dịch: Đơi tình tồi tệ có điều tốt đẹp Cố gắng đừng vứt thứ đáng giá thứ ta khơng thích Question 18 The storm did a lot of to our village All the crops were drastically destroyed and many houses were washed away A injury B hardship C harm D damage Kiến thức : Từ vựng Giải thích: Xét đáp án: A Injury /ˈɪn.dʒər.i/ (n): chấn thương B Hardship /ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/ (n): gian khổ C Harm /hɑːm/ (n): tổn thương D Damage /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/ (n): hư hại, phá hoại => damage to st: phá hoại/gây thiệt hại cho Tạm dịch: Cơn bão gây nhiều thiệt hại cho làng Tất vụ mùa bị tàn phá cách nặng nề nhiều nhà bị trôi Question 19 He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) of danger A omen B premonition C foreboding D prediction Kiến thức: từ vựng Giải thích: A omen /ˈəʊmən/ (n): điềm B premonition /ˌpreməˈnɪʃn/ (n): linh cảm C foreboding /fɔːˈbəʊdɪŋ/ (n): linh cảm điều xấu xảy D prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ (n): dự đoán Cấu trúc: to have a premonition of st: linh cảm điều Căn vào nghĩa ta loại A D “forebonding” khơng với giới từ “of” Từ ta chọn B Tạm dịch: Anh định rút lai khỏi giải đua xuồng máy anh có linh cảm nguy hiểm Cấu trúc khác cần lưu ý: withdraw from st: rút lui khỏi Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s)CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions Question 20 Emissions from factories and exhaust fumes from vehicles can have detrimental effects on our health A beneficial B neutral C needy D harmful Kiến thức : Đồng nghĩa Giải thích: - beneficial (adj): có lợi - neutral (adj): trung tính, trung lập - needy (adj): nghèo túng, nghèo đói - harmful (adj): có hại - detrimental (adj): có hại, bất lợi cho Dịch: Khí thải từ nhà máy phương tiện lại tác động có hại đến sức khỏe Question 21 By being thrifty and shopping wisely, housewives in the city can feed an entire family on as little as 500 000 VND a week A luxurious B economical C sensible D miserable Kiến thức : Đồng nghĩa Giải thích: Thrifty (adj) : tiết kiệm Luxurious (adj): sang trọng Economical (adj): tiết kiệm Sensible (adj): hợp lý Miserable (adj): khổ sở, phiền muộn Tạm dịch: Bằng việc tiết kiệm mua bán thông minh, bà nội trợ thành phố ni gia đình với 500.000 đồng tuần Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s)OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions Question 22 His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist He has won a lot of prizes A advantage B obstacle C barrier D disadvantage Kiến thức : trái nghĩa Giải thích: Đáp án A ta có impediment (n): chướng ngại vật, trở ngại >< advantage (n): thuận lợi Đây câu hỏi tìm từ trái nghĩa nên ta chọn phương án A A advantage (n): thuận lợi B obstacle (n): vật cản C barrier (n): chắn D disadvantage (n): bất lợi Tạm dịch Tình trạng thể chất anh khơng phải trở ngại cho nghiệp nghệ sỹ chơi vĩ cầm Anh dành nhiều giải thưởng Question 23 Tom may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking wine A get into trouble B stay safe C fall into disuse D keep calm Kiến thức : trái nghĩa Giải thích: - get into trouble: gặp rắc rối >< stay safe: giữ an toàn - get into hot water: gặp rắc rối - stay safe: giữ an toàn - fall into disuse: bỏ đi, không dùng đến - keep calm: giữ bình tĩnh Dịch: Tom gặp rắc rối lái xe tốc độ sau uống rượu Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Nam and Lan are talking about the jobs which only men or women can - Nam: “Do you think that there are any jobs which only men or only women can or should do?" - Lan: “ ” A Men are better at certain jobs than women B I agree This really depends on their physical strengths and preferences C Women and men should cooperate with each other D Men are often favoured in certain jobs Kiến thức : Giao tiếp Nam Lan nói cơng việc mà nam nữ làm - Nam: “Bạn có nghĩ có cơng việc mà nam nữ làm nên làm không?” - Lan: “ ” A Nam giới làm tốt công việc định phụ nữ B Tôi đồng ý Điều thực phụ thuộc vào thể lực sở thích họ C Phụ nữ nam giới nên hợp tác với D Đàn ông thường ưu số công việc định Question 25 Mary is talking to her professor in his office - Mary:“Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” - Professor:“ ” A I like it that you understand B Try your best, Mary C You can borrow books from the library D You mean the podcasts from other students? Kiến thức : Giao tiếp Giải thích: Mary nói chuyện với giáo sư văn phịng thầy - Mary: “ Thưa giáo sư, thầy cho em biết cách tìm tài liệu cho báo cáo khoa học không ạ?” Giáo sư: “ _” A Thầy vui em hiểu B Cố nhé, Mary C Em mượn sách từ thư viện D Ý em audio từ học sinh khác? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks The first thing that is included in the "living together” (26) is the expected good relations with your family This also involves sharing equally the housework (27) of people think that everyone should share the housework equally, but in many homes parents most of it To certain minds, many families can't share the housework whereas they should try it In fact, sharing the housework equally is not very possible because of the families' timetable So, it is somehow believed that children and parents must things together For this they can establish a housework planning (28) , housework's contributions of the teenager make him more responsible He will think that he has an important role in his family According to researchers, teenagers should share the housework, (29) will help them when they have to establish their own family in the future Too many teenagers and young adults leave home without knowing how to cook or clean, but if parents delegate basic housework to teens as they are old enough to it, they won't be destabilized by doing the housework in their new grown-up life It can be (30) concluded that many parents don't really prepare their children for future, because they don't stimulate them to learn how to run a house If parents get them responsible, teens will be more responsible and that will improve family's life (Source:https://www sciencedaily com/releases/2013) Question 26 A custom B tradition C notion D trend Kiến thức : Chọn từ vựng Giải thích: A custom /ˈkʌs.təm/ (n): phong tục, tập quán B tradition /trəˈdɪʃn/ (n): truyền thống C notion /ˈnoʊʃn/ (n): quan niệm, niềm tin, ý tưởng hiểu biết D trend /trend/ (n): xu hướng, phương hướng Thông tin: “The first thing that is included in the “living together” (26) notion is the expected good relations with your family.” Tạm dịch: Điều bao gồm quan niệm “sống chung” niềm mong đợi mối quan hệ tốt đẹp gia đình bạn Question 27 A lots B few C little D much Kiến thức : Từ số lượng Giải thích: Thơng tin: (27) Lots of people think that everyone should share the housework equally, but in many homes parents most of it Tạm dịch: Nhiều người nghĩ thành viên nên chia sẻ việc nhà cách đồng cho nhau, nhiều gia đình cha mẹ làm hầu hết việc Question 28 A In addition B However C In contrast D In case Kiến thức : Từ nối Giải thích: A In addition: thêm vào B However: nhiên C In contrast: trái lại, trái với D In case: phịng khi; trường hợp Thơng tin: “To certain minds, many families can’t share the housework whereas they should try it In fact, sharing the housework equally is not very possible because of the families’ timetable So, it is somehow believed that children and parents must things together For this they can establish a housework planning (28) In addition , housework’s contributions of the teenager make him more responsible.” Tạm dịch: Theo nhiều quan điểm định, nhiều gia đình khơng thể chia sẻ việc nhà cho lẽ họ nên làm Trên thực tế, chia sẻ việc nhà cách đồng thành viên điều dường khơng thể thời gian biểu gia đình Do đó, theo cách người ta tin cha mẹ phải làm việc Để làm điều họ thiết lập kế hoạch cho công việc nhà cửa Thêm vào đó, đóng góp việc nhà thiếu niên làm cho họ trở nên có trách nhiệm Vì hai đoạn văn nối với có ý tưởng trợ, bổ sung lẫn nên ta chọn A Question 29 A which B what C that D who Kiến thức : Đại từ quan hệ Giải thích: Thơng tin: “According to researchers, teenagers should share the housework, (29) _ will help them when they have to establish their own family in the future.” Tạm dịch: Theo nhà nghiên cứu, thiếu niên nên sẻ chia việc nhà cho nhau, điều giúp ích cho họ họ phải lập gia đình riêng cho tương lai Đại từ “which” thay cho mệnh đề trước Question 30 A likely B probably C auspiciously D possibly Kiến thức : Chọn từ vựng Giải thích: Xét đáp án: A likely /ˈlaɪkli/ (adv) = probably: có thể, có khả xảy trở thành thực B probably /ˈprɑːbəbli/ (adv): có thể, có khả xảy trở thành thực C auspiciously /ɔːˈspɪʃəsli/ (adv): có khả thành công tương lai D possibly /ˈpɒsəbli/ (adv): (ở mức độ khơng chắn) Người ta dùng “possibly” với “can (’t)/could(n’t)” câu để nhấn mạnh khả có khả năng/khơng có khả làm Thơng tin: “It can be (30) possibly concluded that many parents don’t really prepare their children for future, because they don’t stimulate them to learn how to run a house.” Tạm dịch : Có thể kết luận nhiều cha mẹ không thực chuẩn bị cho tương lai họ, họ khơng khích lệ học cách làm để quán xuyến việc nhà Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35 Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands Consequently, those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which give them water-retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant's ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by pests and poor storage after harvesting (Source:Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test -Jolene Gear& Robert Gear, Tập 1) Question 31:This passage deals mainly with A desertification B decreasing water supply C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants Tiêu đề tốt cho đoạn văn _ D Sự phát triển phù hợp loại thực vật với hình thái thời tiết khắc nghiệt Thông tin đoạn: Those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands Question 32:The word “arable” in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to A fertile B parched C barren D marsh Giải thích: Từ “arable” đoạn có nghĩa _ A fertile B parched (Khô nẻ) C barren( cằn cỗi) D marsh (đầm lầy) arable = fertile ( màu mỡ, trồng được) Question 33:All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops EXCEPT A inadequatewater B insufficient fertilize C pest aggression D proper storage Thông tin đoạn: Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which give them water-retaining properties… Thực vật sử dụng số chế để đảm bảo tồn chúng môi trường sa mạc Một số liên quan đến thích nghi hồn tồn học vật lý, chẳng hạn hình dạng bề mặt cây, kích thước nhỏ hệ thống rễ rộng Một số thích nghi có liên quan đến chế hóa học Nhiều lồi thực vật, chẳng hạn xương rồng, có nướu chất nhầy bên giúp chúng có đặc tính giữ nước… Question 34:Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use? A The plant’s shape B The small root system C The vast leaf size D The high water system Thông tin đoạn: Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, Cơ chế sau học chế vật lý mà thực vật sa mạc sử dụng? A Hình dạng B Hệ thống rễ nhỏ C Kích thước rộng lớn D Hệ thống nước cao Thông tin đoạn: Thực vật sử dụng số chế để đảm bảo tồn chúng môi trường sa mạc Một số liên quan đến thích nghi hoàn toàn học vật lý, chẳng hạn hình dạng bề mặt thực vật, Question 35:The word “It” in the 2nd paragraph refers to A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer C an impervious plant like cover D the loss of internal moisture Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students to use laptops or iPads instead, after tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming illegible Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to write by hand Dr Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming a ''lost art'' among the current generation of students She added, ''It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts Those with illegible writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two university administrators It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its examination practices '' Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years ''We have to accept the reality Handwriting has now become an optional, not a necessary, part of education There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful handwriting Life is so quick now Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription, '' he said ''Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures '' Others, however, were not very positive about the move Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, urged Cambridge to ensure that students continue to write by hand She said, ''It's vital that people continue to write by hand Writing by hand improves memory and equates to a higher rate of comprehension and information retention '' There is also concern that schools could follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt ''downward curriculum pressure'' on primary and secondary schools to follow suit (Adapted from http://www telegraph co uk) Question 36:Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage? A Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting B Cambridge University Pondering changes to its Exam Practices C Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams D Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams Đâu tiêu đề phù hợp cho đoạn văn? A Đại học Cambridge nỗ lực cải thiện chữ viết sinh viên B Đại học Cambrige xem xét thay đổi hình thức thi C Đại học Cambridge bị cơng lần loại bỏ hình thức thi viết tay D Đại học Cambridge chuyển từ thi viết sang thi nói - Ý đoạn văn: Đoạn 1: Nêu vấn đề- Đại học Cambridge cân nhắc việc loại bỏ kì thi viết bắt buộc, cho phép học viên dùng máy tính xách tay iPad Đoạn 2: Tiến sĩ Sarah Pearsall lí giải nguyên nhân thay đổi Đoạn 3: Ngài Anthony Seldon lí giải Đoạn 4: Một số quan điểm trái ngược với thay đổi Question 37:According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of A offering academic tutorials B organising handwritten exams C relying heavily on technology D training students in legible handwriting Theo đoạn văn số 1, trường ĐH Cambridge có truyền thống chuẩn mực lâu đời: A cung cấp giảng có tính học thuật B tổ chức kì thi viết tay C phụ thuộc nhiều vào công nghệ D Đào tạo sinh viên vấn đề viết tay cho dễ đọc - “Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has come about”: giáo sư cho xu hướng này, chấm dứt 800 năm truyền thống, xảy Question 38:The word ''Those'' in paragraph refers to A examiners B students C scripts D administrators Từ “those” đoạn ám sinh viên - “She added, ''It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts Those with illegible writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud….” : bà nói thêm “Càng khó khăn cho giám khảo đọc làm sinh viên Những có viết khó đọc bị yêu cầu quay lại trường kì nghỉ hè để đọc to câu trả lời ” Question 39:The word "deteriorates'' in paragraph mostly means A remains unchanged B becomes more important C improves gradually D gets worse and worse Từ "deteriorates'' đoạn gần nghĩa với từ nào? A giữ nguyên B trở nên quan trọng C cải thiện D trở nên ngày tệ “Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years ''We have to accept the reality.”: Ngài Anthony Seldon, Phó Hiệu truởng ĐH Buckingham nói chắn trường ĐH chuyển sang dùng máy tính chữ viết tay ngày tệ năm gần Question 40:It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph that A schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice B schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English C people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence D the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand Có thể suy luận ngài Anthony Seldom nói đoạn văn thứ A trường có nhiều thời gian cho việc luyện chữ viết B trường khơng thể gìn giữ vẻ đẹp tiếng Anh C Chữ viết người nói chung phản ánh thơng minh khả ngôn ngữ họ D Đa số bác sỹ ngày khơng cịn kê đơn thuốc tay - “There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful handwriting Life is so quick now Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription,'' he said ''Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence”: không giống thời kì chương trình học dành cho viết đẹp tao nhã Cuộc sống vội vàng Mọi người viết thể bác sỹ kê đơn thuốc.” Ông nói “Viết tay khơng cần thiết cho ý tưởng lớn, tiếng Anh hay trí thơng minh tuyệt vời” Question 41:The word ''scrapping'' in paragraph is closest in meaning to A reconsidering B eliminating C introducing D discouraging Từ ''scrapping'' đoạn văn thứ gần nghĩa với: A cân nhắc lại B xóa bỏ C giới thiệu D hạn chế - “Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt… ” : Tiến sĩ Jane Medwell, Phó Giáo sư Education at the University of Nottingham, quan ngại xóa bỏ kì thi viết tay làm tăng lên… Question 42:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented example for other schools to follow B Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current generation of students at Cambridge University C Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English was more important than learning to write by hand beautifully D Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding handwritten exams Theo nội dung đọc nhận định sau ĐÚNG A ĐH Cambridge thay đổi cách thi viết tay tạo nên ví dụ chưa có để trường làm theo B Sarah Pearsall cơng nhận viết tay hình thức nghệ thuật cần bảo tồn hệ học sinh trường ĐH Cambridge C Ngài Anthony Seldon tuyên bố học sử dụng tiếng Anh tốt quan trọng học viết tay đẹp D Phần lớn giảng viên Cambridge hoài nghi định xem xét lại kì thi viết tay nhà trường - Ở đoạn ơng Anthony Seldon nói “''Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures.'' : Chữ viết không cần thiết cho ý tưởng vĩ đại, tiếng Anh hay thông minh tuyệt vời Một số nhà văn tốt viết cách dùng máy tính xách tay cần đấu tranh giữ gìn thực quan trọng, ví việc sử dụng tiếng Anh hay cấu trúc câu hay.” Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43 Parents’ choices for their children’s names are based on names of its relatives or ancestors A choices B their C is based D its Lỗi dùng đại từ nhân xưng Parents (số nhiều- người) ==> phải dùng đại từ "their" thay "its" Question 44 In a hot, sunny climate last year, the farmers acclimatize by eating less, drinking more liquids, wearing lighter clothing, and experience a darkening of the skin A In B acclimatize C more liquids D experience Lỗi dùng thì: Trong câu có từ “last year” (quá khứ) nên phải dùng khứ thay (acclimatize) Question 45 Modern office buildings have false floors under which computer and phone wires can be lain A office buildings B false floors C which D can be lain Kiến thức: sử dụng từ Giải thích: lay - laid - laid : đặt, xếp thứ nằm vị trí tĩnh lie – lay - lain: tựa lên, nằm nghỉ vị trí phẳng Sửa: can be lain => can be laid Tạm dịch: Những tịa văn phịng đại có sàn nâng, bên chúng, dây điện máy vi tính dâ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 The last time I visited my grandparents was two weeks ago A I didn’t visit my grandparents two weeks ago B It is two weeks that I didn’t visit my grandparents C I haven't visited my grandparents for two weeks D I have visited my grandparents for two weeks Viết lại câu dùng hồn thành - Lần cuối Đã khơng làm bao lâu/ kể từ Lần cuối đến thăm ông bà ngoại hai tuần trước C Tôi không đến thăm ông bà hai tuần Question 47 She said, "John, I'll show you round my city when you're here " A She made a trip round her city with John B She refused to show John round her city C She promised to show John round her city D She organized a trip round her city for John Cơ nói, "John, tơi cho bạn vịng quanh thành phố bạn đây." A Cô thực chuyến vòng quanh thành phố với John B Cơ từ chối cho John xem vịng quanh thành phố C Cơ hứa cho John xem vòng quanh thành phố cô D Cô tổ chức chuyến vịng quanh thành phố cho John Question 48 It’s possible that Joanna does not receive my advice A Joanna shouldn’t receive my advice B Joanna needn’t receive my advice C Joanna mightn’t receive my advice D Joanna can’t receive my advice Kiến thức: Động từ khuyết thiếu Giải thích: Dịch câu gốc: Có thể Joanna không muốn lời khuyên tôi; Dịch phương án A Joanna không nên nhận lời khuyên B Joanna không nhận lời khun tơi C Joanna có lẽ khơng nhận lời khuyên D Joanna nhận lời khun tơi mightn’t + V : có lẽ khơng Phù hợp với nghĩa gốc đáp án C Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 She fell over in the last minutes She didn’t win the race A If she didn’t fall over in the last minutes, she would win the race B She didn’t win the race even though she fell over in the last minutes C Not having won the race, she fell over in the last minutes D She could have won the race if she hadn’t fallen over in the last minutes Kiến thức: Câu điều kiện Giải thích: Dịch đề bài: Cô ngã xuống phút cuối Cô không chiến thắng đua A Không dịch sai ngữ pháp: đề thật khứ viết lại câu điều kiện phải viết câu loại III loại B Cô không giành chiến thắng đua cô ngã xuống phút cuối → sai nghĩa, so với câu gốc khơng phải mệnh đề mang nghĩa tương phản C Bởi khơng chiến thắng đua nên ngã xuống phút cuối → sai nghĩa so với câu gốc D Cơ chiến thắng đua cô không ngã xuống phút cuối → viết câu điều kiện loại III - giả sử điều khơng có thật q khứ Question 50:The people in my neighbourhood enjoy the peace of the life in the countryside They don’t want to move to another place A Only when the people in my neighbourhood enjoyed the peace of the life in the countryside did they want to move to another place B Provided the life in the countryside were peaceful, the people in my neighbourhood wouldn’t want to move to another place C Without the peace of the life in the countryside, the people in my neighbourhood wouldn’t want to move to another place D So peaceful is the life in the countryside that the people in my neighbourhood don’t want to move to another place Kiến thức đảo ngữ: So+adj + auxiliary+S+that+ S+V……… Người dân khu phố tơi tận hưởng bình n sống nông thôn Họ không muốn chuyển đến nơi khác A Chỉ người dân khu phố tơi tận hưởng bình n sống nông thôn, họ muốn chuyển đến nơi khác B Với điều kiện sống nông thơn thật n bình, người dân khu phố muốn chuyển đến nơi khác (Câu điều kiện loại chưa lấy ngược nghĩa vế) C Nếu khơng có bình n sống nông thôn, người dân khu phố không muốn chuyển đến nơi khác D Cuộc sống nơng thơn thật n bình người dân khu phố không muốn chuyển đến nơi khác ... vật sử dụng số chế để đảm bảo tồn chúng môi trường sa mạc Một số liên quan đến thích nghi hồn tồn học vật lý, chẳng hạn hình dạng bề mặt cây, kích thước nhỏ hệ thống rễ rộng Một số thích nghi... phố tận hưởng bình n sống nơng thôn Họ không muốn chuyển đến nơi khác A Chỉ người dân khu phố tận hưởng bình n sống nơng thơn, họ muốn chuyển đến nơi khác B Với điều kiện sống nơng thơn thật n... family.” Tạm dịch: Điều bao gồm quan niệm “sống chung” niềm mong đợi mối quan hệ tốt đẹp gia đình bạn Question 27 A lots B few C little D much Kiến thức : Từ số lượng Giải thích: Thơng tin: (27)