ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 10 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 pronunc[.]
ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 10 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 needed B booked C stopped D washed Question 2: A hold B know C told D shop Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A about B around C between D under Question 4: A conduction B partnership C romantic D attractive 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: The teacher asked you if you had finished your homework the previous day, _? A did he B didn’t he C had he D hadn’t he Question 6: This beautiful dress especially for her by a French tailor A make B has made C was made D made Question 7: France is famous its wine A in B about C of D for Question 8: I study for these exams, the better I will A The harder B Harder C The hardest D Hardest Question 9: He was given some books on his birthday A new interesting English B English new interesting C interesting English new D interesting new English Question 10: He on his English study all yesterday evening A used to work B was working C has worked D worked Question 11: _ their small size, the cameras take good pictures A In spite of B Despite of C Because D Because of Question 12: By the time my younger brother turns 10, I from university A will have graduated B am graduating from university C will graduate D have graduated Question 13: the fire, Martina telephoned the fire department A Saw B Having seen C To see D Being seen Question 14: Artists must be , otherwise they just repeat what they see or hear A create B creative C creatively D creation Question 15: If I knew French, I would a temporary job in this company A apply for B apply to C put on D pick up Question 16: He lives in his old house on the hill, but he is always busy with gardening A alone B lonely C lone D lonesome Question 17: He was the youngest sailor on his first sea A trip B travel C voyage D journey Question 18: The _ is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live A consequence B environment C planet D resource Question 19: I had a , which I couldn’t explain that something terrible was going to happen A feeling B view C sense D thought 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: The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship A picked up B provided food for C saved the life of D looked for Question 21: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking A get into trouble B stay safe C fall into disuse D remain calm 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: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A differ B fluctuate C remain unstable D stay unchanged Question 23: Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite A without limit B boundless C limited D indefinite 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: Jenny is talking to Anna about the languages that may disappear Jenny: “I think that some languages will no longer be spoken." Anna: “ ’’ They are the languages of some ethnic minority groups A Don't you think so? B I agree It sounds nice C I'm afraid so D Let's speak up Question 25: Laura and Paul are talking about last year vacation Laura: "How did you go on your vacation to the Citadel?” - Paul: “ ” A It was great B It was really far C Two days D By train 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 MODERN SCIENCE It seems entirely natural to US that there are teams of scientists in universities and (26) _institutions around the world, attempting to discover the way the world works (27) _, it hasn’t always been that way Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient Greeks, for example, believed that they could work out the cause of natural events just by the power of thought During the 17th century, more and more people began to realize that they could test their scientific ideas by designing a relevant experiment and seeing (28) happened A lot of progress was made in this way by individual scientists These men and women often worked alone, (29) out research into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (30) _for their hard work At the start of the 20th century, though, it became clear that science was becoming more complicated and more expensive The individual scientists disappeared, to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts Modern science was born (Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Fall and Paul A Davies) Question 26 A every B whole C other D another Question 27 A However B Accordingly C Thus D Besides Question 28 A what B which C that D whatever Question 29 A making B creating C inventing D carrying Question 30 A reward B present C gift D prize 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 Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor too cold If you drink a glass of water which is too cold, it can cause an imbalance to the body and slow down the digestive process Besides, drinking too hot water can bring about some serious side effects such as extensive damage to the tissue and other organs Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways It helps clean out your kidneys It prepares your stomach for digestion Water can also help your intestines work better After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day But don’t drink all of that water in one sitting If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it It’s better to drink some in the morning and some in the afternoon Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs This can interfere with normal digestion Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water A little more water each day could make you much healthier (Adapted from Reading Challenge by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen) Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage? A The importance of water B The advice of the doctors C How to drink water correctly? D The best amount of water to drink Question 32: The word “which” in paragraph refers to _ A water B water temperature C a glass of water D body temperature Question 33: According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT _ A kidneys B stomach C intestines D livers Question 34: The word “eliminate” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A preserve B remove C absorb D process Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true? A The first thing you should every morning is to drink B water B You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time C Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion D You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow 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 percent 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 grandad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money But 23 percent 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 percent of youngsters see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to And while 39 percent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 percent 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 grandpa 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: The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means _ A disincentive B encumbrance C stimulation D hindrance Question 42: It can be inferred from paragraph that McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign _ A encourages people to ask more questions about their grandparents’ jobs B would like to honor the retirees with their remarkable achievements and experienced life C hopes to give recognition to the older family members D intends to retell the heroic tails of the older generation and find out what they have done in the past 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: By the end of next year, Mr Smith had worked in the Bosawa for years A B C D Question 44: We can hardly expect teenagers to have respect for the possessions of others if they have no hope A B C of attaining of his own D Question 45: Today, Guinness is the world’s likely distributed beer produced in over 40 countries and sold in A B C D around 130 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 last organized a party years ago A I have organized a party for years B I have not organized a party for years ago C I have not organized a party for years D I have not had organized a party for years Question 47: “I agree that I am narrow–minded,” said the manager A The manager denied being narrow–minded B The manager admitted being narrow–minded C The manager refused to be narrow–minded D The manager promised to be narrow–minded Question 48: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house A Tony couldn’t have bought that house B Tony can’t have bought that house C Tony needn’t have bought that house D Tony shouldn’t have bought that house 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: Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party I feel so sorry for that A If only Marie turned up at John’s birthday party B I wish Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party C I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party D It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party Question 50: Seth informed us of his retirement from the company He did it when arriving at the meeting A Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting B Not until Seth said to us that he would leave the company did he turn up at the meeting C Hardly had Seth notified us of his retiring from the company when he arrived at the meeting D No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company The end ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 10 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 needed /id/ B booked /t/ C stopped /t/ D washed /t/ Question 2: A hold B know C told D shop Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A a’bout B a’round C bet’ween D ‘under Question 4: A con’duction B ‘partnership C ro’mantic D at’tractive 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: The teacher asked you if you had finished your homework the previous day, _? A did he B didn’t he C had he D hadn’t he Question 6: This beautiful dress especially for her by a French tailor A make B has made C was made D made Question 7: France is famous its wine (famous = well-known + for: tiếng) A in B about C of D for Question 8: The + so sánh I study for these exams, the better I will A The harder B Harder C The hardest D Hardest Question 9: He was given some books on his birthday (OSASCOMP) A new interesting English B English new interesting C interesting English new D interesting new English Question 10: He on his English study all yesterday evening A used to work B was working C has worked D worked Question 11: _ their small size, the cameras take good pictures A In spite of B Despite of C Because D Because of Question 12: By the time my younger brother turns 10, I from university (By + time tlai tương lai hoàn thành) A will have graduated B am graduating from university C will graduate D have graduated Question 13: Ving/Having P2 the fire, Martina telephoned the fire department A Saw B Having seen C To see D Being seen (Ving: Diễn tả hành động xảy mang tính chất kể, ko có hành động trước sau Having P2: hành động trước sau) Question 14: Artists must be adj , otherwise they just repeat what they see or hear A create B creative C creatively D creation Question 15: If I knew French, I would a temporary job in this company A apply for B apply to C put on D pick up (apply for a job) Question 16: He lives adv in his old house on the hill, but he is always busy with gardening A alone (adv) B lonely (adj) C lone D lonesome Question 17: He was the youngest sailor on his first sea (sea, boat, steamboat, ship, liner…) A trip B travel C voyage D journey (trip: chuyến (= phương tiện khác nhau); voyage: chuyến = đường thủy; journey: chuyến = đường bộ) Question 18: The _ is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live A consequence B environment C planet D resource Question 19: I had a , which I couldn’t explain that something terrible was going to happen A feeling B view C sense D thought (have a feeling: Có cảm giác; có trực giác, có liên tưởng) 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: The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship (rescue: giải cứu) A picked up B provided food for C saved the life of D looked for Question 21: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking A get into trouble B stay safe C fall into disuse D remain calm (get into hot water = get into trouble: gặp nguy hiểm, gặp rắc rối) 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: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A differ B fluctuate (giao động) C remain unstable D stay unchanged (vary various variety: thay đổi, đa dạng, phong phú) Question 23: Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite = unlimited A without limit B boundless C limited D indefinite 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: Jenny is talking to Anna about the languages that may disappear Jenny: “I think that some languages will no longer be spoken." Anna: “ ’’ They are the languages of some ethnic minority groups A Don't you think so? B I agree It sounds nice C I'm afraid so D Let's speak up Question 25: Laura and Paul are talking about last year vacation Laura: "How did you go on your vacation to the Citadel?” - Paul: “ ” A It was great B It was really far C Two days D By train 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 MODERN SCIENCE It seems entirely natural to US that there are teams of scientists in universities and (26) _adj institutions around the world, attempting to discover the way the world works (27) _, it hasn’t always been that way Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient Greeks, for example, believed that they could work out the cause of natural events just by the power of thought During the 17th century, more and more people began to realize that they could test their scientific ideas by designing a relevant experiment and seeing (28) happened A lot of progress was made in this way by individual scientists These men and women often worked alone, (29) out research into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (30) _for their hard work At the start of the 20th century, though, it became clear that science was becoming more complicated and more expensive The individual scientists disappeared, to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts Modern science was born (Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Fall and Paul A Davies) Question 26 A every B whole C other D another Question 27 A However B Accordingly C Thus D Besides Question 28 A what B which C that D whatever Question 29 A making B creating C inventing D carrying Question 30 A reward (phần thưởng) B present C gift D prize (giải thưởng) 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 Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor too cold If you drink a glass of water which is too cold, it can cause an imbalance to the body and slow down the digestive process Besides, drinking too hot water can bring about some serious side effects such as extensive damage to the tissue and other organs Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways It helps clean out your kidneys It prepares your stomach for digestion Water can also help your intestines work better After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day But don’t drink all of that water in one sitting If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it It’s better to drink some in the morning and some in the afternoon Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs This can interfere with normal digestion Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water A little more water each day could make you much healthier (Adapted from Reading Challenge by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen) Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage? A The importance of water B The advice of the doctors C How to drink water correctly? D The best amount of water to drink Question 32: The word “which” in paragraph refers to _ A water B water temperature C a glass of water D body temperature Question 33: According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT _ A kidneys B stomach C intestines D livers Question 34: The word “eliminate” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A preserve B remove C absorb D process Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true? A The first thing you should every morning is to drink B water B You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time C Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion D You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow 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 percent 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 grandad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for pocket money But 23 percent 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 percent of youngsters see their grandparents every single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to And while 39 percent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 percent 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 grandpa 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: The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means _ (inspire inspiration) A disincentive B encumbrance C stimulation D hindrance =B Question 42: It can be inferred from paragraph that McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign _ A encourages people to ask more questions about their grandparents’ jobs B would like to honor the retirees with their remarkable achievements and experienced life C hopes to give recognition to the older family members D intends to retell the heroic tails of the older generation and find out what they have done in the past 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: By the end of next year, Mr Smith had worked in the Bosawa for years (will have worked) A B C D Question 44: We can hardly expect teenagers to have respect for the possessions of others if they have no hope A B C of attaining of his own (their own) D Question 45: Today, Guinness is the world’s likely distributed beer produced in over 40 countries and sold in A B C D around 130 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 last organized a party years ago A I have organized a party for years B I have not organized a party for years ago C I have not organized a party for years D I have not had organized a party for years Question 47: “I agree that I am narrow–minded,” said the manager A The manager denied being narrow–minded B The manager admitted being narrow–minded C The manager refused to be narrow–minded D The manager promised to be narrow–minded Question 48: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house A Tony couldn’t have bought that house B Tony can’t have bought that house C Tony needn’t have bought that house D Tony shouldn’t have bought that house 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: Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party I feel so sorry for that A If only Marie turned up at John’s birthday party B I wish Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party C I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party D It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party Question 50: Seth informed us of his retirement from the company He did it when arriving at the meeting A Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting B Not until Seth said to us that he would leave the company did he turn up at the meeting C Hardly had Seth notified us of his retiring from the company when he arrived at the meeting D No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company The end ... arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company The end ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 10 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet... the questions from 31 to 35 Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else The temperature of the water... the questions from 31 to 35 Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else The temperature of the water