ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 11 Thời gian làm bài 60 phút Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Question 1 A followed B rained C stopped D believed Q[.]
ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 11 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Question 1: A followed B rained C stopped D believed Question 2: A arrangement B application C activate D passionate 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 3: A machine B robot C human D fiction Question 4: A interfere B indicate C entertain D understand Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question : It is a great software , ? A isn't it B was it C doesn't it D did it Question : Our students to use smart phones at school A are not allowed B allow C allowed D have allowed Question 7: I’m tired walking a long journey A of B in C on D at Question : the car is, the more expensive it becomes A The more luxurious B More luxurious C Luxurious D.The most luxurious Question : How beautiful she is! She is wearing a _ dress A silk pretty purple B silk pretty purple C purple pretty silk D pretty purple silk Question 10: She _on her computer when she decided to stop for a rest A has worked B has been working C was working D will work Question 11: _ he was badly wounded, he remained optimistic A Despite B As C Although D Due to Question 12: The train will have left _ at the station A by the time I arrive B since I arrived C as soon as I will arrive D when I have arrived Question 13: _ in the hospital for years, he decided to give up his work A Having worked B Working C Being working D Worked Question 14: Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with A extinct B extinction C extinctive D extinctly Question 15: I am late because my alarm clock didn't this morning A come out B go off C turn on D ring out Question 16 Many A.I experts believe that A.I technology will soon great advance in many other areas A B make C create D book Question 17: They’re excellent learning _ You can store information, take notes, write essays and calculations A equipments B tools C gadgets D techniques Question 18: My dad wants me to go to university, but I’m in _ minds about it A my B two C some D different Question 19: I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I made A progress B business C excuse D lesson Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 20: Tom and John are talking in front of the theatre Tom: “How did you get here?” - John: “ ” A The bus is so crowded B I came here last night C I came here by bicycle D It is far from here Question 21 Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future” Daisy: “ _” A It doesn’t matter at all C It is very kind of you to say so B There’s no doubt about that D I am sorry to hear that Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 22: Schooling is compulsory in Australia between the ages of six and seventeen A hopeful B mandatory C expensive D optional Question 23: Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them A endanger B exploit C destroy D discover Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 24 The athlete's bitter defeat in the match dealt a blow to his hopes of defending his title at the championship A destroyed B raised C expressed D weakened Question 25: Do you really think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines are invented in the future? A killed B restored C resurrected D wiped out 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 26 to 30 In an educational context, the term ‘learner independence’ has gained increasing importance in recent years It is of particular (26) to language learning and commonly refers to the way students confidently control and organise their own language learning process While some people seem to have an almost instinctive flaw for languages, (27) have to rely on strategies to maximise their skills and learn a foreign language more effectively The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to(28) every opportunity available to you to learn You also increase your chances of success by learning according to your own needs and interests, using all available resources Research shows that learners (29) adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities considerably and, (30) are more likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term (Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas) Question 26: A resemblance B acceptance C relevance D acquaintance Question 27: A each B every C others D few Question 28: A compare B meet C D take Question 29: A who B why C which D where Question 30: A though B as a result C because D in contrast 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 The increase in urbanization causes different problems Air and water pollution are amongst the major issue we have to tackle In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in our cities and pose threats to our health Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma Those are also proved to have long-term effects on the environment Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in cities Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets The waste pollutes water and makes it unfit for human consumption Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city dwellers to get clean water Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because most of the water is lost in pipe leakages In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is very expensive There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above Firstly, a simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city Ask your parents, friends and relatives to join in as well These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to something about the situation A second measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems and to discuss how young people can help to solve them Finally, writing to local organizations working on these issues for ideas on how you can contribute to solve them (Adapted from nationalgeographic.com) Question 31: The word “tackle” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A deal with B make up C try on D turn down Question 32: The word “which” in paragraph refers to A water supply B solution C bottled water D human consumption Question 33: According to the passage, in some cities in Africa A people are allowed to dump waste into rivers and on streets B people aren't provided enough water due to leaking pipes C people have found some solutions to the problems D people would rather use boiling water and bottled water Question 34: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems caused by urbanization ? A joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city B discussing how young people can help to solve them C encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems D writing to local organizations working on these issues Question 35: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage? A Environment degradation: Air and water pollution B Environmental pollution: Problems and actions C Increasing urbanization: Causes and effects D Increasing urbanization: Effects and solutions 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 It is estimated that by 2050 more than two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are well understood, we need to recognize that this rapid, often unplanned urbanization brings risks of profound social instability, risks to critical infrastructure, potential water crises and the potential for devastating spread of disease These risks can only be further exacerbated as this unprecedented transition from rural to urban areas continues How effectively these risks can be addressed will increasingly be determined by how well cities are governed The increased concentration of people, physical assets, infrastructure and economic activities mean that the risks materializing at the city level will have far greater potential to disrupt society than ever before Urbanization is by no means bad by itself It brings important benefits for economic, cultural and societal development Well managed cities are both efficient and effective, enabling economies of scale and network effects while reducing the impact on the climate of transportation As such, an urban model can make economic activity more environmentally-friendly Further, the proximity and diversity of people can spark innovation and create employment as exchanging ideas breeds new ideas But these utopian concepts are threatened by some of the factors driving rapid urbanization For example, one of the main factors is rural-urban migration, driven by the prospect of greater employment opportunities and the hope of a better life in cities But rapidly increasing population density can create severe problems, especially if planning efforts are not sufficient to cope with the influx of new inhabitants The result may, in extreme cases, be widespread poverty Estimates suggest that 40% of the world's urban expansion is taking place in slums, exacerbating socio-economic disparities and creating unsanitary conditions that facilitate the spread of disease The Global Risks 2015 Report looks at four areas that face particularly daunting challenges in the face of rapid and unplanned urbanization: infrastructure, health, climate change, and social instability In each of these areas we find new risks that can best be managed or, in some cases, transferred through the mechanism of insurance (Adapted from www.zurich.com) Question 36: The word “that" in paragraph refers to A urban expansion B socio-economic disparities C disease D unsanitary conditions Question 37: According to paragraph 3, what is one of the advantages of urbanization? A It minimizes risks for economic, cultural and societal development B It makes water supply system both efficient and effective C Weather and climate in the city will be much improved D People may come up with new ideas for innovation Question 38:Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A Urbanization brings important benefits for development as well B 54% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050 C Risks cannot be addressed effectively no matter how well cities are governed D Rapidly increasing population density can help solve poverty Question 39: The word "addressed" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A aimed at B dealt with C added to D agreed on Question 40: What can be inferred from the passage? A Poverty may be a foregone conclusion of unplanned urbanization B Diseases are caused by people migrating to cities C Urbanization can solve the problem of environmental pollution in cities D The increasing number of people in cities can create more employment Question 41: Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A The Risks of Rapid Urbanization in Developing Countries B Infrastructure and Economic Activities in Cities C The Global Risks 2015 Report on Developing Urban Areas D Rapid Urbanization Put Cities in Jeopardy Question 42: The word “spark” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A need B start C encourage D design 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: Mrs Mai and her friends from Vietnam plan to attend the festival now A B C D Question 44: Some manufacturers are not only raising their prices but also decreasing the production of its A B C D products Question 45: The whole matter is farther complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak A B C to each other 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: She has known how to play the piano for years A She didn’t play the piano years ago B She started to play the piano years ago C She played the piano years ago D The last time she played the piano was years ago Question 47: Conan said to me, “If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways.” A Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways B I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me C I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me D Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways Question 48: Every student is required to write an essay on the topic A Every student might write an essay on the topic B Every student must write an essay on the topic C They require every student can write an essay on the topic D Every student should write an essay on the topic 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: Nam was so rude to them last night Now he feels regretful A Nam regrets to have been so rude to them last night B Nam regrets having so rude to them last night C Nam wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night D Nam wishes he weren’t so rude to them last night Question 50: He started computer programming as soon as he left school A No sooner had he started computer programming than he left school B Hardly had he started computer programming when he left school C No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming D After he left school, he had started computer programming ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 11 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Question 1: A followed B rained C stopped D believed Question 2: A arrangement B application C activate D passionate 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 3: A machine B robot C human D fiction Question 4: A interfere B indicate C entertain D understand Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question : It is a great software , ? A isn't it B was it C doesn't it D did it Question : Our students to use smart phones at school A are not allowed B allow C allowed D have allowed Question 7: I’m tired walking a long journey A of B in C on D at Question : the car is, the more expensive it becomes A The more luxurious B More luxurious C Luxurious D.The most luxurious Question : How beautiful she is! She is wearing a _ dress A silk pretty purple B silk pretty purple C purple pretty silk D pretty purple silk Question 10: She _on her computer when she decided to stop for a rest A has worked B has been working C was working D will work Question 11: _ he was badly wounded, he remained optimistic A Despite B As C Although D Due to Question 12: The train will have left _ at the station A by the time I arrive B since I arrived C as soon as I will arrive D when I have arrived Question 13: _ in the hospital for years, he decided to give up his work A Having worked B Working C Being working D Worked Question 14: Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with A extinct B extinction C extinctive D extinctly Question 15: I am late because my alarm clock didn't this morning A come out B go off C turn on D ring out Question 16 Many A.I experts believe that A.I technology will soon great advance in many other areas A B make C create D book Question 17: They’re excellent learning _ You can store information, take notes, write essays and calculations A equipments B tools C gadgets D techniques Question 18: My dad wants me to go to university, but I’m in _ minds about it A my B two C some D different Question 19: I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I made A progress B business C excuse D lesson Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 20: Tom and John are talking in front of the theatre Tom: “How did you get here?” - John: “ ” A The bus is so crowded B I came here last night C I came here by bicycle D It is far from here Question 21 Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future” Daisy: “ _” A It doesn’t matter at all C It is very kind of you to say so B There’s no doubt about that D I am sorry to hear that Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 22: Schooling is compulsory in Australia between the ages of six and seventeen A hopeful B mandatory C expensive D optional Question 23: Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them A endanger B exploit C destroy D discover Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 24 The athlete's bitter defeat in the match dealt a blow to his hopes of defending his title at the championship A destroyed B raised C expressed D weakened Question 25: Do you really think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines are invented in the future? A killed B restored C resurrected D wiped out 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 26 to 30 In an educational context, the term ‘learner independence’ has gained increasing importance in recent years It is of particular (26) to language learning and commonly refers to the way students confidently control and organise their own language learning process While some people seem to have an almost instinctive flaw for languages, (27) have to rely on strategies to maximise their skills and learn a foreign language more effectively The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to(28) every opportunity available to you to learn You also increase your chances of success by learning according to your own needs and interests, using all available resources Research shows that learners (29) adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities considerably and, (30) are more likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term (Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas) Question 26: A resemblance B acceptance C relevance D acquaintance Question 27: A each B every C others D few Question 28: A compare B meet C D take Question 29: A who B why C which D where Question 30: A though B as a result C because D in contrast 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 The increase in urbanization causes different problems Air and water pollution are amongst the major issue we have to tackle In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in our cities and pose threats to our health Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma Those are also proved to have long-term effects on the environment Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in cities Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets The waste pollutes water and makes it unfit for human consumption Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city dwellers to get clean water Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because most of the water is lost in pipe leakages In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is very expensive There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above Firstly, a simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city Ask your parents, friends and relatives to join in as well These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to something about the situation A second measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems and to discuss how young people can help to solve them Finally, writing to local organizations working on these issues for ideas on how you can contribute to solve them (Adapted from nationalgeographic.com) Question 31: The word “tackle” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A deal with B make up C try on D turn down Question 32: The word “which” in paragraph refers to A water supply B solution C bottled water D human consumption Question 33: According to the passage, in some cities in Africa A people are allowed to dump waste into rivers and on streets B people aren't provided enough water due to leaking pipes C people have found some solutions to the problems D people would rather use boiling water and bottled water Question 34: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems caused by urbanization ? A joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city B discussing how young people can help to solve them C encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems D writing to local organizations working on these issues Question 35: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage? A Environment degradation: Air and water pollution B Environmental pollution: Problems and actions C Increasing urbanization: Causes and effects D Increasing urbanization: Effects and solutions 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 It is estimated that by 2050 more than two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are well understood, we need to recognize that this rapid, often unplanned urbanization brings risks of profound social instability, risks to critical infrastructure, potential water crises and the potential for devastating spread of disease These risks can only be further exacerbated as this unprecedented transition from rural to urban areas continues How effectively these risks can be addressed will increasingly be determined by how well cities are governed The increased concentration of people, physical assets, infrastructure and economic activities mean that the risks materializing at the city level will have far greater potential to disrupt society than ever before Urbanization is by no means bad by itself It brings important benefits for economic, cultural and societal development Well managed cities are both efficient and effective, enabling economies of scale and network effects while reducing the impact on the climate of transportation As such, an urban model can make economic activity more environmentally-friendly Further, the proximity and diversity of people can spark innovation and create employment as exchanging ideas breeds new ideas But these utopian concepts are threatened by some of the factors driving rapid urbanization For example, one of the main factors is rural-urban migration, driven by the prospect of greater employment opportunities and the hope of a better life in cities But rapidly increasing population density can create severe problems, especially if planning efforts are not sufficient to cope with the influx of new inhabitants The result may, in extreme cases, be widespread poverty Estimates suggest that 40% of the world's urban expansion is taking place in slums, exacerbating socio-economic disparities and creating unsanitary conditions that facilitate the spread of disease The Global Risks 2015 Report looks at four areas that face particularly daunting challenges in the face of rapid and unplanned urbanization: infrastructure, health, climate change, and social instability In each of these areas we find new risks that can best be managed or, in some cases, transferred through the mechanism of insurance (Adapted from www.zurich.com) Question 36: The word “that" in paragraph refers to A urban expansion B socio-economic disparities C disease D unsanitary conditions Question 37: According to paragraph 3, what is one of the advantages of urbanization? A It minimizes risks for economic, cultural and societal development B It makes water supply system both efficient and effective C Weather and climate in the city will be much improved D People may come up with new ideas for innovation Question 38:Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A Urbanization brings important benefits for development as well B 54% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050 C Risks cannot be addressed effectively no matter how well cities are governed D Rapidly increasing population density can help solve poverty Question 39: The word "addressed" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A aimed at B dealt with C added to D agreed on Question 40: What can be inferred from the passage? A Poverty may be a foregone conclusion of unplanned urbanization B Diseases are caused by people migrating to cities C Urbanization can solve the problem of environmental pollution in cities D The increasing number of people in cities can create more employment Question 41: Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A The Risks of Rapid Urbanization in Developing Countries B Infrastructure and Economic Activities in Cities C The Global Risks 2015 Report on Developing Urban Areas D Rapid Urbanization Put Cities in Jeopardy Question 42: The word “spark” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A need B start C encourage D design 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: Mrs Mai and her friends from Vietnam plan to attend the festival now A B C D Question 44: Some manufacturers are not only raising their prices but also decreasing the production of its A B C D products Question 45: The whole matter is farther complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak A B C to each other 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: She has known how to play the piano for years A She didn’t play the piano years ago B She started to play the piano years ago C She played the piano years ago D The last time she played the piano was years ago Question 47: Conan said to me, “If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways.” A Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways B I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me C I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me D Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways Question 48: Every student is required to write an essay on the topic A Every student might write an essay on the topic B Every student must write an essay on the topic C They require every student can write an essay on the topic D Every student should write an essay on the topic 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: Nam was so rude to them last night Now he feels regretful A Nam regrets to have been so rude to them last night B Nam regrets having so rude to them last night C Nam wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night D Nam wishes he weren’t so rude to them last night Question 50: He started computer programming as soon as he left school A No sooner had he started computer programming than he left school B Hardly had he started computer programming when he left school C No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming D After he left school, he had started computer programming ... computer programming D After he left school, he had started computer programming ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 11 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced... two-thirds of the world''s population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are well understood, we need to recognize that this... two-thirds of the world''s population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are well understood, we need to recognize that this