ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 15 Thời gian làm bài 60 phút 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 pronunci[.]
ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 15 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút 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 opened B knocked C played D occurred Question 2: A cat B bag C late D ran Mark the fetter 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 success B balance C problem D culture Question 4: A commercial B decisive C powerful D electric 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: You often have bread and milk for breakfast, ? A haven’t you B have you C you D don’t you Question 6: Lots of houses by the earthquake A Are destroying B destroyed C were destroying D were destroyed Question 7: In England schooling is compulsory all children from the age of to16 A with B for C.to D over Question 8: The more polluted air we breathe, we get A the more weaker B the more weak C the weaker D weaker more Question 9: Jack’s father bought him a(n) bike as a birthday gift A.blue Japanese expensive B expensive Japanese blue C Japanese expensive blue D expensive blue Japanese Question 10: I had a road accident when I a phone call in the car A made B make C was making D am making Question 11: Anne was fond of Tim he often annoyed her A although B because C because of D in spite of Question 12: I am reading this novel By the time you come back from work, I it A will finish B will have finished C have finished D had finished Question 13: the instruction, he snatched up the fire extinguisher A Having read B Read C To read D To be reading Question 14: Although some societies are undeveloped, their languages, from a linguist’s point of view, are very complex A technology B technologically C technological D technologist Question 15: When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to the gas supply to the flat A cut down B cut out C cut off D cut up Question 16: Some kinds of food, such as foods with a lot of fat, can the risk of heart disease A increase B lift C rise D grow Question 17: Many people like the slow of life in the countryside A.step B pace C speed D space Question 18: My father when he found out that I’s damaged the car A hit the roof B saw pink elephants C made my blood boil D brought the house down Question 19: My was right The result of the game was exactly what I said it would be A expectation B prediction C prospect D outlook 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 20: John has a thorough knowledge of the history of arts A practical B scientific C complete D wonderful Question 21: Computers are recent accomplishments in our time A structures B achievements C calculations D documents 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: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans A single B married C separated D divorced Question 23: I cannot understand why she did that, it really doesn't add up A doesn't calculate C doesn't make sense B is easy to understand D makes the wrong addition 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: This situation happened in a library - Linda: “What kinds of music you like, Mary?” - Mary: “ _” A Well, I guess I'm really into jazz B Concert C Hmm, no, I don't really like Westerns D You really guess so Question 25: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class – Sue: “I think students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.” – Mira: “ This will distract them from studying.” A Not really B No way! It’s useful C I’m of the opposite opinion D I quite agree Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30 HOME-WORKING If you had the choice would you prefer to work from home or in an office British workers seem to be in no doubt one in four of them has given up commuting to the office in (26) of a more domestic working environment and the figure is growing the number of home-workers is likely to increase by more than 50% over the next five years claimed a spokesperson for Datamonitor the London-based market research company (27) of this trend, consumers will spend a great deal less on certain goods and services transport petrol eating out and drinks Moreover because home-workers usually take (28) showers the sale of personal care products such as deodorants and soap will also be affected the study (29) shows that home-workers tend to be the more highly qualified professionals in a company says that firms are in danger of losing their best employees if they not allow homeworking unfortunately however there are some who abuse the trust which has been (30) in them Datamonitor discovered that many like to watch television ,listen to the radio and browse social networking sites while they work (Adapted from “Reading for advanced”) Question 26: A place B stead C favour D view Question 27: A Because B Despite C Instead D As a result Question 28: A fewer B more C less D greater Question 29: A when B how C which D what Question 30: A set B held C deposited D placed 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 Optimists have plenty to be happy about In other words, if you can convince yourself that things will get better, the odds of it happening will improve - because you keep on playing the game In this light, optimism “is a habitual way of explaining your setbacks to yourself”, reports Martin Seligman, the psychology professor and author of Learned Optimism The research shows that when times get tough, optimists better than pessimists - they succeed better at work, respond better to stress, suffer fewer depressive episodes, and achieve more personal goals Studies also show that belief can help with the financial pinch Chad Wallens, a social forecaster at the Henley Centre who surveyed middle-class Britons’ beliefs about income, has found that “the people who feel wealthiest, and those who feel poorest, actually have almost the same amount of money at their disposal Their attitudes and behavior patterns, however, are different from one another.” Optimists have something else to be cheerful about - in general, they are more robust For example, a study of 660 volunteers by the Yale University psychologist Dr Becca Levy found that thinking positively adds an average of seven years to your life Other American research claims to have identified a physical mechanism behind this A Harvard Medical School study of 670 men found that the optimists have significantly better lung function The lead author, Dr Rosalind Wright, believes that attitude somehow strengthens the immune system “Preliminary studies on heart patients suggest that, by changing a person’s outlook, you can improve their mortality risk,” she says Few studies have tried to ascertain the proportion of optimists in the world But a 1995 nationwide survey conducted by the American magazine Adweek found that about half the population counted themselves as optimists, with women slightly more apt than men (53 per cent versus 48 per cent) to see the sunny side (Adapted from https://www.ielts-mentor.com) Question 31: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The benefits of sanguine thoughts B The influences of proper attitudes C The successful life of optimists D The comparison between optimism and pessimism Question 32: What does the word “they” in the first paragraph refer to? A pessimists B times C psychology professor and author D optimists Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about optimism? A Optimists are superior in dealing with troubles than pessimists B The differences between positive and negative people are attitudes and behavior, not income C Positive outlook may aggravate people’s mortality risk D Females are proved to be more optimistic than men Question 34: The word “robust” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A feeble B vigorous C delicate D shaky Question 35: As mentioned in the passage, who found that optimists have a longer life expectancy than negative counterparts? A Martin Seligman B Chad Wallens C Dr Becca Levy D Dr Rosalind Wright 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 Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories from the olden days A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to hear about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war, and how they met the love of their life More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent did before retirement – admitting they’d never thought to ask Sadly, one in 10 admitted they are simply not interested in their grandmother’s or granddad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money But 23 per cent claim the reason they don’t know anything about their older relatives is because they don’t really get the chance to talk properly Geoff Bates, spokesman for McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign, said: “We know this generation have lived full lives with heroic tales to tell and so much to offer, but how many of us have actually thought to ask these questions of our older family members? We want to shout about the amazing feats retirees have achieved in their lifetime and put the spotlight on the wonderfully colorful lives of today’s older people We are calling on parents and children to talk to their grandparents, to find out what they have done in their lives – and continue to do, and tell us all about it so we can give them the credit they deserve.” Researchers found that although 65 per cent of youngsters see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to And while 39 per cent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 per cent once a day – conversation is rarely focused on what they are doing or have done in the past Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparents proudest achievements are, while 30 per cent don’t know if they have any special skills or talents And 42 per cent don’t spend any time talking about their grandparent’s history – and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother or granddad was like when they were younger Perhaps due to this lack of communication and respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to their grandparents as a role model and inspiration However, grandchildren are agreed their grandparents are both loving and friendly, while 43 per cent think they’re funny – with 23 per cent admitting they often have more fun with their elderly relatives than their parents (Source: https://www.independent.co.uk) Question 36: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A Grandparents are outdated people in their families B Young people now not concern much about their grandparents C Grandparents are not interested in telling stories about their life in the past any more D Young people are too busy to take care of their grandparents Question 37: According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true? A Merely over one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their grandparents B Over 50% of the young don’t know about their older relatives’ professions before superannuation C Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for money D Nearly a quarter of young people don’t have proper opportunities to converse with their older relatives Question 38: The word “feats” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A accomplishments B failures C difficulties D differences Question 39: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A parents B children C colorful lives D grandparents Question 40: According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older family members every week is _ A 37% B 65% C 28% D 39% Question 41: Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph ? A youngsters nowadays are too indifferent with their grandparents’ lives in the former times B more youths use modern technology to keep in touch with their older generation C grandchildren not have much time to care for their elderly relatives’ special skills and talents D lack of communication and respect is the main reason why youngsters are not interested in what their grandparents have done in the past Question 42: The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means A disincentive B encumbrance C stimulation D hindrance 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: Peter and Wendy first met in 2006, and they are married for three years now A B C D Question 44: If it is kept dry, a seed can still sprout up to forty years after their formation A B C D Question 45: Tests have been performed to determine whether studying TOEFL questions will help students A B C rise their test score D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: I haven't met my grandparents for five years A I have met my grandparents for five years B I often met my grandparents five years ago C I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago D I last met my grandparents five years ago Question 47: She said, “John, I’ll show you round my city when you’re here.” A.She organized a trip round her city for John B.She planned to show John round her city C.She made a trip round her city with John D She promised to show John round her city Question 48: My car keys are possibly in the kitchen A My car keys should be put in the kitchen B My car keys cannot be in the kitchen C I not know whether my car keys are in the kitchen D My car keys might be in the kitchen Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Jenifer rejected the job offer She now regrets it A Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer B If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer C Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer D Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer Question 50: We arrived at airport We realized our passports were still at home A Had we arrived at the airport, we would have realized our passports were still at home B Only after we realized our passports were still at home, did we arrive at the airport C Only when we realized our passports were still at home, did we arrive at the airport D Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home - THE END ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 15 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút 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 opened B knocked C played D occurred Question 2: A cat B bag C late D ran Mark the fetter 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 success B balance C problem D culture Question 4: A commercial B decisive C powerful D electric 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: You often have bread and milk for breakfast, ? A haven’t you B have you C you D don’t you Question 6: Lots of houses by the earthquake A Are destroying B destroyed C were destroying D were destroyed Question 7: In England schooling is compulsory all children from the age of to16 A with B for C.to D over Question 8: The more polluted air we breathe, we get A the more weaker B the more weak C the weaker D weaker more Question 9: Jack’s father bought him a(n) bike as a birthday gift A.blue Japanese expensive B expensive Japanese blue C Japanese expensive blue D expensive blue Japanese Question 10: I had a road accident when I a phone call in the car A made B make C was making D am making Question 11: Anne was fond of Tim he often annoyed her A although B because C because of D in spite of Question 12: I am reading this novel By the time you come back from work, I it A will finish B will have finished C have finished D had finished Question 13: the instruction, he snatched up the fire extinguisher A Having read B Read C To read D To be reading Question 14: Although some societies are undeveloped, their languages, from a linguist’s point of view, are very complex A technology B technologically C technological D technologist Question 15: When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to the gas supply to the flat A cut down B cut out C cut off D cut up Question 16: Some kinds of food, such as foods with a lot of fat, can the risk of heart disease A increase B lift C rise D grow Question 17: Many people like the slow of life in the countryside A.step B pace C speed D space Question 18: My father when he found out that I’s damaged the car A hit the roof B saw pink elephants C made my blood boil D brought the house down Question 19: My was right The result of the game was exactly what I said it would be A expectation B prediction C prospect D outlook 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 20: John has a thorough knowledge of the history of arts A practical B scientific C complete D wonderful Question 21: Computers are recent accomplishments in our time A structures B achievements C calculations D documents 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: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans A single B married C separated D divorced Question 23: I cannot understand why she did that, it really doesn't add up A doesn't calculate C doesn't make sense B is easy to understand D makes the wrong addition 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: This situation happened in a library - Linda: “What kinds of music you like, Mary?” - Mary: “ _” A Well, I guess I'm really into jazz B Concert C Hmm, no, I don't really like Westerns D You really guess so Question 25: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class – Sue: “I think students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.” – Mira: “ This will distract them from studying.” A Not really B No way! It’s useful C I’m of the opposite opinion D I quite agree Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30 HOME-WORKING If you had the choice would you prefer to work from home or in an office British workers seem to be in no doubt one in four of them has given up commuting to the office in (26) of a more domestic working environment and the figure is growing the number of home-workers is likely to increase by more than 50% over the next five years claimed a spokesperson for Datamonitor the London-based market research company (27) of this trend, consumers will spend a great deal less on certain goods and services transport petrol eating out and drinks Moreover because home-workers usually take (28) showers the sale of personal care products such as deodorants and soap will also be affected the study (29) shows that home-workers tend to be the more highly qualified professionals in a company says that firms are in danger of losing their best employees if they not allow homeworking unfortunately however there are some who abuse the trust which has been (30) in them Datamonitor discovered that many like to watch television ,listen to the radio and browse social networking sites while they work (Adapted from “Reading for advanced”) Question 26: A place B stead C favour D view Question 27: A Because B Despite C Instead D As a result Question 28: A fewer B more C less D greater Question 29: A when B how C which D what Question 30: A set B held C deposited D placed 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 Optimists have plenty to be happy about In other words, if you can convince yourself that things will get better, the odds of it happening will improve - because you keep on playing the game In this light, optimism “is a habitual way of explaining your setbacks to yourself”, reports Martin Seligman, the psychology professor and author of Learned Optimism The research shows that when times get tough, optimists better than pessimists - they succeed better at work, respond better to stress, suffer fewer depressive episodes, and achieve more personal goals Studies also show that belief can help with the financial pinch Chad Wallens, a social forecaster at the Henley Centre who surveyed middle-class Britons’ beliefs about income, has found that “the people who feel wealthiest, and those who feel poorest, actually have almost the same amount of money at their disposal Their attitudes and behavior patterns, however, are different from one another.” Optimists have something else to be cheerful about - in general, they are more robust For example, a study of 660 volunteers by the Yale University psychologist Dr Becca Levy found that thinking positively adds an average of seven years to your life Other American research claims to have identified a physical mechanism behind this A Harvard Medical School study of 670 men found that the optimists have significantly better lung function The lead author, Dr Rosalind Wright, believes that attitude somehow strengthens the immune system “Preliminary studies on heart patients suggest that, by changing a person’s outlook, you can improve their mortality risk,” she says Few studies have tried to ascertain the proportion of optimists in the world But a 1995 nationwide survey conducted by the American magazine Adweek found that about half the population counted themselves as optimists, with women slightly more apt than men (53 per cent versus 48 per cent) to see the sunny side (Adapted from https://www.ielts-mentor.com) Question 31: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The benefits of sanguine thoughts B The influences of proper attitudes C The successful life of optimists D The comparison between optimism and pessimism Question 32: What does the word “they” in the first paragraph refer to? A pessimists B times C psychology professor and author D optimists Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about optimism? A Optimists are superior in dealing with troubles than pessimists B The differences between positive and negative people are attitudes and behavior, not income C Positive outlook may aggravate people’s mortality risk D Females are proved to be more optimistic than men Question 34: The word “robust” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A feeble B vigorous C delicate D shaky Question 35: As mentioned in the passage, who found that optimists have a longer life expectancy than negative counterparts? A Martin Seligman B Chad Wallens C Dr Becca Levy D Dr Rosalind Wright 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 Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories from the olden days A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to hear about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war, and how they met the love of their life More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent did before retirement – admitting they’d never thought to ask Sadly, one in 10 admitted they are simply not interested in their grandmother’s or granddad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money But 23 per cent claim the reason they don’t know anything about their older relatives is because they don’t really get the chance to talk properly Geoff Bates, spokesman for McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign, said: “We know this generation have lived full lives with heroic tales to tell and so much to offer, but how many of us have actually thought to ask these questions of our older family members? We want to shout about the amazing feats retirees have achieved in their lifetime and put the spotlight on the wonderfully colorful lives of today’s older people We are calling on parents and children to talk to their grandparents, to find out what they have done in their lives – and continue to do, and tell us all about it so we can give them the credit they deserve.” Researchers found that although 65 per cent of youngsters see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to And while 39 per cent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 per cent once a day – conversation is rarely focused on what they are doing or have done in the past Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparents proudest achievements are, while 30 per cent don’t know if they have any special skills or talents And 42 per cent don’t spend any time talking about their grandparent’s history – and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother or granddad was like when they were younger Perhaps due to this lack of communication and respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to their grandparents as a role model and inspiration However, grandchildren are agreed their grandparents are both loving and friendly, while 43 per cent think they’re funny – with 23 per cent admitting they often have more fun with their elderly relatives than their parents (Source: https://www.independent.co.uk) Question 36: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A Grandparents are outdated people in their families B Young people now not concern much about their grandparents C Grandparents are not interested in telling stories about their life in the past any more D Young people are too busy to take care of their grandparents Question 37: According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true? A Merely over one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their grandparents B Over 50% of the young don’t know about their older relatives’ professions before superannuation C Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for money D Nearly a quarter of young people don’t have proper opportunities to converse with their older relatives Question 38: The word “feats” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A accomplishments B failures C difficulties D differences Question 39: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A parents B children C colorful lives D grandparents Question 40: According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older family members every week is _ A 37% B 65% C 28% D 39% Question 41: Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph ? A youngsters nowadays are too indifferent with their grandparents’ lives in the former times B more youths use modern technology to keep in touch with their older generation C grandchildren not have much time to care for their elderly relatives’ special skills and talents D lack of communication and respect is the main reason why youngsters are not interested in what their grandparents have done in the past Question 42: The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means A disincentive B encumbrance C stimulation D hindrance 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: Peter and Wendy first met in 2006, and they are married for three years now A B C D Question 44: If it is kept dry, a seed can still sprout up to forty years after their formation A B C D Question 45: Tests have been performed to determine whether studying TOEFL questions will help students A B C rise their test score D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: I haven't met my grandparents for five years A I have met my grandparents for five years B I often met my grandparents five years ago C I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago D I last met my grandparents five years ago Question 47: She said, “John, I’ll show you round my city when you’re here.” A.She organized a trip round her city for John B.She planned to show John round her city C.She made a trip round her city with John D She promised to show John round her city Question 48: My car keys are possibly in the kitchen E My car keys should be put in the kitchen F My car keys cannot be in the kitchen G I not know whether my car keys are in the kitchen H My car keys might be in the kitchen Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Jenifer rejected the job offer She now regrets it A Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer B If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer C Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer D Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer Question 50: We arrived at airport We realized our passports were still at home A Had we arrived at the airport, we would have realized our passports were still at home B Only after we realized our passports were still at home, did we arrive at the airport C Only when we realized our passports were still at home, did we arrive at the airport D Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home - THE END ... airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home - THE END ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 15 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet... other words, if you can convince yourself that things will get better, the odds of it happening will improve - because you keep on playing the game In this light, optimism “is a habitual way of explaining... Optimists have something else to be cheerful about - in general, they are more robust For example, a study of 660 volunteers by the Yale University psychologist Dr Becca Levy found that thinking positively