ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 7 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 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 A supported B mended C dressed D attracted Question A suggest B survive C support D summer 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 precede B offer C follow D listen Question 4: A disappear B recommend C entertain D fortunate 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: She was taken to hospital last night, ? A won’t she B didn’t she C doesn't she D wasn’t she Question 6: The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell A invented B be invented C was invented D is inventing Question 7: My father is interested playing chess with his friends A on B with C of D in Question 8: The more you talk about the situation, it seems A.worse B the worse C the worst D worst Question 9: It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying A a thick wooden old table B a thick old wooden table C an old wooden thick table D a wooden thick old table Question 10: After they all the food, they picked up their bags and left A were eating B had eaten C had been eating D was moving Question 11: he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car A Although B In spite of C Because D Because of Question 12: He will go out with his friends A as soon as he has completed his homework B when he was completing his homework C until he completed his homework D he shall have completed Question 13: her homework, she watched her favorite movie A Having finished B Finished C To finish D Being finished Question 14: My brothers are often very to what I say They are really lovable A.obediently B obedience C obedient D obey Question 15: I everything in my bag three times but my keys were nowhere to be found A went out B went over C looked for D looked at Question 16: After the last argument I with my brother, we didn't speak to each other for months A caused B had C made D took Question 17: Volunteers may be required to obtain Red Cross _ in order to serve through hospitals and healthcare organizations or provide disaster relief A diploma B certification C license D degree Question 18: We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it _ the whole time we were there A.poured with rain B rained dogs and cats C dropped in the bucket D.made hay while the sun shined Question 19: In the formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers A contact B touch C link D connection 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 student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job A help B allow C make D employ Question 21: There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their favorite films A economics B businesses C contests D advertisements Trang 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: One of our group’s main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers A.prevent B.encourage C.avoiding D.expect Question 23: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city A confident B free C occupied D reluctant Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24: Peter asked his colleague - Peter :“How you get to work?” -“ ” A About two kilometers B I was taken there C It is very far D I walk, of course Question 25: David is talking to Helen, his classmate -David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!” – Helen : “ ” A Thanks for your compliment B Don’t mention it C You, too D Never mind 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 most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought But in the Caldecott “toy books” which first (26) _in 1878, they were almost as important as the lines of text, and occupied far more space in the book One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures (27) _then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and around the world In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly Often a single person is responsible for both writing and illustrating the book One of the greatest, and certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr Seuss, (28) _real name was Theodor Geisel His first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children’s literature was changed forever Seuss’s playful drawings were a perfect complement to his engaging stories and (29) _characters In 1957, Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat became the first book in Random House’s best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several other authors These combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (30) _very simple language (Source: ‘’The Complete Guide to the TOFLE Test’’ – Bruce Rogers) Question 26: A happened B emerged C appeared D showed Question 27: A Before B Till C By D Since Question 28: A who B whose C whom D who’s Question 29: A forgetting B forgetful C forgotten D unforgettable Question 30: A about B from C in D at 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 Art World One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist In effect, a market must be created for an artist to be successful The practice of signing and numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth-century artist best known for the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black”, but known to most of us as “Whistler’s Mother” Whistler’s brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if they knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced By signing the work in pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value When other artists noticed that the signed prints commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice Indeed, prints have been signed within image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the’print Wherever the artist elects to sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition (Source : https://giainhanh.vn/question/wVjrgZw) Trang Question 31: Which of the following would be a better title for the passage? A Whistler’s Mother B Whistler’s Greatest Works C The Practice of Signing Prints D Copying Limited Edition Prints Question 32: What made Whistler’s work more valuable? A His fame as an artist B His painting of his mother C His signature on the prints D His brother-in-law’s prints Question 33: The word “speculated” in the paragraph could best be replaced by _ A guessed B noticed C denied D announced Question 34: The word “it” in paragraph refers to _ A the same edition B the image C the reverse side D a print Question 35: The author mentions all of the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed print EXCEPT _ A it guarantees the print’s authenticity B it makes the print more personal C it encourages higher prices for the print D it limits the number of copies of the print 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 The system of higher education had its origin in Europe in the Middle Ages, when the first universities were established In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world, to some extent, has been determined by the models of influential countries such as France and Germany Both France and Germany have systems of higher education that are basically administered by state agencies Entrance requirements for students are also similar in both countries In France, an examination called the baccalauréat is given at the end of secondary education Higher education in France is free and open to all students who have passed this baccalauréat Success in this examination allows students to continue their higher education for another three or four years until they have attained the first university degree called a licence in France Basic differences, however, distinguish these two countries’ systems French educational districts, called académies, are under the direction of a rector, an appointee of the national government who is also in charge of universities in each district The uniformity in curriculum throughout the country leaves each university with little to distinguish itself Hence, many students prefer to go to Paris, where there are better accommodations and more cultural amenities for them Another difference is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known as grandes écoles, which provide advanced professional and technical training Most of these schools are not affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving competitive examinations to candidates The grandes écoles provide rigorous training in all branches of applied science and technology, and their diplomas have a somewhat higher standing than the ordinary licence In Germany, the regional universities have autonomy in determining their curriculum under the direction of rectors elected from within Students in Germany change universities according to their interests and the strengths of each university In fact, it is a custom for students to attend two, three, or even four different universities in the course of their undergraduate studies, and the majority of professors at a particular university may have taught in four or five others This high degree of mobility means that schemes of study and examination are marked by a freedom and individuality unknown in France France and Germany have greatly influenced higher education systems around the world The French, either through colonial influence or the work of missionaries, introduced many aspects of their system in other countries The German were the first to stress the importance of universities as research facilities, and they also created a sense of them as emblems of a national mind (Source : http ://www.encyclopedia.com) Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The nature of education around the world in modern times B Systems of higher education in France and Germany C The origin of higher education system in Europe D The influence of France and Germany on educational systems of other countries Question 37: The word “uniformity” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A proximity B discrepancy C similarity D uniqueness Trang Question 38 : The word “their” in paragraph refers to A schools B universities C examinations D branches Question 39: Which of the following about grandes écoles in France is NOT stated in paragraph 3? A Most of them have no connection with universities B They have a reputation for advanced professional and technical training C Their degrees are better recognized than those provided by universities D They offer better accommodations and facilities than universities Question 40: According to the passage, a regional university rector in Germany is elected by A the staff of the university B the national government officials C the regional government officials D the staff of other universities Question 41: The word “emblems” in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to A representatives B directions C structures D delegates Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Studying in France and Germany is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities B It normally takes longer to complete a university course in France than in Germany C Universities in Germany can govern themselves more effectively than those in France D The level of decentralization of higher education is greater in Germany than in France 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: John didn’t meet his parents for a long time A B C D Question 44: The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost his jobs due to the economic A B C D crisis Question 45:When she was asked if she had any ambition to become prime minister, she A B C respectively declined to answer the question 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: The last time I went swimming was four months ago A I didn’t go swimming four months ago B I haven’t gone swimming for four months C I went swimming for four months D I have gone swimming for four months Question 47: “I’ll tell you about this tomorrow, Mary.” Said Tom A Tom denied telling Mary about that tomorrow B Tom admitted telling Mary about that the next day C Tom refused to tell Mary about that the next day D Tom promised to tell Mary about that the next day Question 48: It isn’t necessary for Tony to buy that house A Tony shouldn’t buy that house B Tony needn’t buy that house C Tony mustn’t buy that house D Tony can’t buy 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: He was so rude to them last night Now he feels regretful A He wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night B He regrets having so rude to them last night C If he was n’t so rude to them last night, he would n’t feel regretful D If only he was n’t so rude to them last night Question 50: We arrived at airport We realized our passports were still at home A It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home B We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home, Trang C Not until had we arrived at the airport we realized our passports were still at home D Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home THE END Trang ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số 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 A supported B mended C dressed D attracted Question A suggest B survive C support D summer 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 precede B offer C follow D listen Question 4: A disappear B recommend C entertain D fortunate 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: She was taken to hospital last night, ? A won’t she B didn’t she C doesn't she D wasn’t she Question 6: The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell A invented B be invented C was invented D is inventing Question 7: My father is interested playing chess with his friends A on B with C of D in Question 8: The more you talk about the situation, it seems A.worse B the worse C the worst D worst Question 9: It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying A a thick wooden old table B a thick old wooden table C an old wooden thick table D a wooden thick old table Question 10: After they all the food, they picked up their bags and left A were eating B had eaten C had been eating D was moving Question 11: he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car A Although B In spite of C Because D Because of Question 12: He will go out with his friends A as soon as he has completed his homework B when he was completing his homework C until he completed his homework D he shall have completed Question 13: her homework, she watched her favorite movie A Having finished B Finished C To finish D Being finished Question 14: My brothers are often very to what I say They are really lovable A.obediently B obedience C obedient D obey Question 15: I everything in my bag three times but my keys were nowhere to be found A went out B went over C looked for D looked at Question 16: After the last argument I with my brother, we didn't speak to each other for months A caused B had C made D took Question 17: Volunteers may be required to obtain Red Cross _ in order to serve through hospitals and healthcare organizations or provide disaster relief A diploma B certification C license D degree Question 18: We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it _ the whole time we were there A.poured with rain B rained dogs and cats C dropped in the bucket D.made hay while the sun shined Question 19: In the formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers A contact B touch C link D connection 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 student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job A help B allow C make D employ Question 21: There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their favorite films Trang A economics B businesses C contests D advertisements 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: One of our group’s main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers A.prevent B.encourage C.avoiding D.expect Question 23: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city A confident B free C occupied D reluctant Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24: Peter asked his colleague - Peter :“How you get to work?” -“ ” A About two kilometers B I was taken there C It is very far D I walk, of course Question 25: David is talking to Helen, his classmate -David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!” – Helen : “ ” A Thanks for your compliment B Don’t mention it C You, too D Never mind 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 most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought But in the Caldecott “toy books” which first (26) _in 1878, they were almost as important as the lines of text, and occupied far more space in the book One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures (27) _then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and around the world In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly Often a single person is responsible for both writing and illustrating the book One of the greatest, and certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr Seuss, (28) _real name was Theodor Geisel His first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children’s literature was changed forever Seuss’s playful drawings were a perfect complement to his engaging stories and (29) _characters In 1957, Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat became the first book in Random House’s best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several other authors These combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (30) _very simple language (Source: ‘’The Complete Guide to the TOFLE Test’’ – Bruce Rogers) Question 26: A happened B emerged C appeared D showed Question 27: A Before B Till C By D Since Question 28: A who B whose C whom D who’s Question 29: A forgetting B forgetful C forgotten D unforgettable Question 30: A about B from C in D at 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 Art World One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist In effect, a market must be created for an artist to be successful The practice of signing and numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth-century artist best known for the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black”, but known to most of us as “Whistler’s Mother” Whistler’s brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if they knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced By signing the work in pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value When other artists noticed that the signed prints commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice Indeed, prints have been signed within image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the’print Wherever the artist elects to sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition Trang (Source : https://giainhanh.vn/question/wVjrgZw) Question 31: Which of the following would be a better title for the passage? A Whistler’s Mother B Whistler’s Greatest Works C The Practice of Signing Prints D Copying Limited Edition Prints Question 32: What made Whistler’s work more valuable? A His fame as an artist B His painting of his mother C His signature on the prints D His brother-in-law’s prints Question 33: The word “speculated” in the paragraph could best be replaced by _ A guessed B noticed C denied D announced Question 34: The word “it” in paragraph refers to _ A the same edition B the image C the reverse side D a print Question 35: The author mentions all of the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed print EXCEPT _ A it guarantees the print’s authenticity B it makes the print more personal C it encourages higher prices for the print D it limits the number of copies of the print 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 The system of higher education had its origin in Europe in the Middle Ages, when the first universities were established In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world, to some extent, has been determined by the models of influential countries such as France and Germany Both France and Germany have systems of higher education that are basically administered by state agencies Entrance requirements for students are also similar in both countries In France, an examination called the baccalauréat is given at the end of secondary education Higher education in France is free and open to all students who have passed this baccalauréat Success in this examination allows students to continue their higher education for another three or four years until they have attained the first university degree called a licence in France Basic differences, however, distinguish these two countries’ systems French educational districts, called académies, are under the direction of a rector, an appointee of the national government who is also in charge of universities in each district The uniformity in curriculum throughout the country leaves each university with little to distinguish itself Hence, many students prefer to go to Paris, where there are better accommodations and more cultural amenities for them Another difference is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known as grandes écoles, which provide advanced professional and technical training Most of these schools are not affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving competitive examinations to candidates The grandes écoles provide rigorous training in all branches of applied science and technology, and their diplomas have a somewhat higher standing than the ordinary licence In Germany, the regional universities have autonomy in determining their curriculum under the direction of rectors elected from within Students in Germany change universities according to their interests and the strengths of each university In fact, it is a custom for students to attend two, three, or even four different universities in the course of their undergraduate studies, and the majority of professors at a particular university may have taught in four or five others This high degree of mobility means that schemes of study and examination are marked by a freedom and individuality unknown in France France and Germany have greatly influenced higher education systems around the world The French, either through colonial influence or the work of missionaries, introduced many aspects of their system in other countries The German were the first to stress the importance of universities as research facilities, and they also created a sense of them as emblems of a national mind (Source : http ://www.encyclopedia.com) Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? E The nature of education around the world in modern times F Systems of higher education in France and Germany G The origin of higher education system in Europe H The influence of France and Germany on educational systems of other countries Question 37: The word “uniformity” in paragraph is closest in meaning to Trang A proximity B discrepancy C similarity D uniqueness Question 38 : The word “their” in paragraph refers to A schools B universities C examinations D branches Question 39: Which of the following about grandes écoles in France is NOT stated in paragraph 3? E Most of them have no connection with universities F They have a reputation for advanced professional and technical training G Their degrees are better recognized than those provided by universities H They offer better accommodations and facilities than universities Question 40: According to the passage, a regional university rector in Germany is elected by A the staff of the university B the national government officials C the regional government officials D the staff of other universities Question 41: The word “emblems” in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to A representatives B directions C structures D delegates Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? E Studying in France and Germany is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities F It normally takes longer to complete a university course in France than in Germany G Universities in Germany can govern themselves more effectively than those in France H The level of decentralization of higher education is greater in Germany than in France 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: John didn’t meet his parents for a long time A B C D Question 44: The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost his jobs due to the economic A B C D crisis Question 45:When she was asked if she had any ambition to become prime minister, she A B C respectively declined to answer the question 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: The last time I went swimming was four months ago E I didn’t go swimming four months ago F I haven’t gone swimming for four months G I went swimming for four months H I have gone swimming for four months Question 47: “I’ll tell you about this tomorrow, Mary.” Said Tom A Tom denied telling Mary about that tomorrow B Tom admitted telling Mary about that the next day C Tom refused to tell Mary about that the next day D Tom promised to tell Mary about that the next day Question 48: It isn’t necessary for Tony to buy that house A Tony shouldn’t buy that house B Tony needn’t buy that house C Tony mustn’t buy that house D Tony can’t buy 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: He was so rude to them last night Now he feels regretful A He wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night B He regrets having so rude to them last night C If he was n’t so rude to them last night, he would n’t feel regretful D If only he was n’t so rude to them last night Question 50: We arrived at airport We realized our passports were still at home E It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home Trang F We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home, G Not until had we arrived at the airport we realized our passports were still at home H Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home THE END Trang 10 ... the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home THE END Trang ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – Số Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet... It''s silly of him to spend a lot of money buying A a thick wooden old table B a thick old wooden table C an old wooden thick table D a wooden thick old table Question 10: After they all the... education Higher education in France is free and open to all students who have passed this baccalauréat Success in this examination allows students to continue their higher education for another three