SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP LẦN II NĂM HỌC 2022 2023 MÔN TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Đề thi gồm 05 trang ——————— Họ và tên t[.]
SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN - ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP LẦN II NĂM HỌC: 2022 - 2023 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Đề thi gồm: 05 trang ——————— Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………… Mã đề: 112 Số báo danh:………… 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 1: The students didn’t revise for their exams They didn’t realize how important the exams were A The students didn’t revise for their exams, so did they realize how important the exams were B The students didn’t revise for their exams, and did they realize how important the exams were C The students didn’t revise for their exams, for they realize how important the exams were D The students didn’t revise for their exams, nor did they realize how important the exams were Question 2: The path down the mountain was slippery It was hard for us to stay on our feet A So slippery was the path down the mountain that we found it hard to keep our balance B Such was the slippery of the path down the mountain that it was hard for us to stay on our feet C Slipper as the path down the mountain, we had difficulty keeping our balance D So slippery the path down the mountain was that we had difficulty keeping our balance 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 3: It is really incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A difficult B unbelievable C imaginable D disappointed Question 4: Once heralded as a future star of the technological world, Daniel came a cropper when his product proved to be a total flop A failed B succeeded C abandoned D escaped Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 5: A fear B bear C clear D near Question 6: A joined B stopped C cooked D laughed Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest inthe position of the main stress in each of the followings Question 7: A protect B argue C resist D evolve Question 8: A adventure B century C convention D computer 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 9: I didn’t know that was her birthday so I didn’t buy her a present A If I had known that was her birthday, I wouldn’t have bought her a present B If I had known that was her birthday, I would buy her a present C If I had known that was her birthday, I would have bought her a present D If I had known that was her birthday, I would haven’t bought her a present Question 10: It’s very likely that the company will accept his application A The company needs accept his application B The company might accept his application Mã đề 112 Page 1/5 C The company must accept his application D The company should accept his application Question 11: I last met my grandparents five years ago A I have met my grandparents for five years B I haven't met my grandparents for five years C I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago D I often met my grandparents five years ago 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 12: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air A extremely happy B extremely light C feeling extremely unhappy D feeling extremely airy Question 13: Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn't eat any chocolate A impugning B supporting C advising D denying 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 14: He didn’t meet her even one time since they said good bye together A didn’t meet B even C one time D said Question 15: Although compulsory lying doesn't have its own diagnostic criteria in the DSM, it does have some unique signs A own B compulsory C lying D unique Question 16: The puppy stood up slowly, wagged its tail, blinking its eyes, and barked A its B blinking C and D slowly 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 17 to 21 There are many types of English around the world Some well-known varieties in Asia include Chinglish in China, Singlish in Singapore and Japanese English A group of language experts in Japan is troubled by how the government uses English _(17) _, it says the government uses computer or online translation too much Researchers say many translations create strange and confusing words and expressions _(18) _are confusing to English speakers The researchers worry this could have a negative impact on Japan's tourist industry They even say the increasing number of unsuitable words is becoming a "national embarrassment" in Japan The research team says computer software gives (19) _ or incorrect translations for individual kanji - the Chinese characters used in Japanese writing There are (20) examples of this, including "Hello Work" - the name for job centers, and "Go To Travel" a plan to help tourism in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic The team says software creates, "unintentionally funny translations that could easily be corrected if they were just checked by an English speaker" Businesses also create this English The Christmas message being used by the Seibu Sogo department store has raised (21) It says "Stay Positive." Many people believe this is the wrong thing to say during coronavirus and "Stay Happy" would be better Question 17: A Consequently B Generally C In particular D While Question 18: A whose B which C whom D who Question 19: A foul B flashy C odd D precise Question 20: A much B many C a lot D plenty Question 21: A voices B fingers C hands D eyebrows 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 22: Peter: "The water in this lake is getting worse and worse" John:" " It is giving off a horrible smell A You can say that again B I don't really think so C That's not a matter D I don't quite agree Question 23: Jenny: "Could you show me the way to the post office?’ Mã đề 112 Page 2/5 Jack: " _" A About fifteen minutes C Go ahead, then take first turning on your left B The show is not interesting D The post office is not far from here 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 24 to 30 Since it’s a relatively new technology, there’s little research to establish the long-term consequences, good or bad, of social media use However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts The following are negative experiences that social media may promote Even if you know that images you’re viewing on social media are manipulated, they can still make you feel insecure about how you look or what’s going on in your own life Similarly, we’re all aware that other people tend to share just the highlights of their lives, rarely the low points that everyone experiences But that doesn’t lessen those feelings of envy and dissatisfaction when you’re scrolling through a friend’s airbrushed photos of their tropical beach holiday or reading about their exciting new promotion at work While fear of missing out (FOMO) has been around far longer than social media, sites such as Facebook and Instagram seem to exacerbate feelings that others are having more fun or living better lives than you are The idea that you’re missing out on certain things can impact your self-esteem, trigger anxiety, and fuel even greater social media use, much like an addiction FOMO can compel you to pick up your phone every few minutes to check for updates, or compulsively respond to each and every alert—even if that means taking risks while you’re driving, missing out on sleep at night, or prioritizing social media interaction over real world relationships A study at the University of Pennsylvania found that high usage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram increases rather decreases feelings of loneliness Conversely, the study found that reducing social media usage can actually make you feel less lonely and isolated and improve your overall wellbeing Human beings need face-to-face contact to be mentally healthy Nothing reduces stress and boosts your mood faster or more effectively than eye-to-eye contact with someone who cares about you The more you prioritize social media interaction over in-person relationships, the more you’re at risk for developing or exacerbating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression About 10 percent of teens report being bullied on social media and many other users are subjected to offensive comments Social media platforms such as Twitter can be hotspots for spreading hurtful rumors, lies, and abuse that can leave lasting emotional scars Sharing endless selfies and all your innermost thoughts on social media can create an unhealthy selfcenteredness and distance you from real-life connections Question 24: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The importance of social media B Social media and mental health C Teenagers and social media D Negative aspects of social media Question 25: The word fuel in paragraph is closest in meaning to A provoke B refurbish C charge D replenish Question 26: The word exacerbating in paragraph is closest in meaning to A accelerating B aggravating C decelerating D facilitating Question 27: Which is NOT TRUE about social media according to the passage? A Social media don’t make people feel less lonely B FOMO can force people irresistibly respond to every alert when they pick up their phone C Social media can be used to spread hurtful rumors, lies, and abuse D High social media usage is the main cause of high blood pressure Question 28: According to the passage, which of the following is not mentioned as one of the negative experiences when using social media? A cyberbullying B depression C self-reliance D isolation Question 29: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Modifying social media usage can help improve people’s mental health B More and more teenagers are bullied on social media C People prioritize real world relationships over social media interaction D Young people shouldn’t waste their time on social media Question 30: The word they in paragraph refers to _ Mã đề 112 Page 3/5 A people B highlights C social media D images 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 Fairies today are the stuff of children's stories, little magical people with wings, often shining with light Typically pretty and female, like Tinkerbell in Peter Pan, they usually use their magic to small things and are mostly friendly to humans We owe many of our modern ideas about fairies to Shakespeare and stories from the 18th and 19th centuries Although we can see the origins of fairies as far back as the Ancient Greeks, we can see similar creatures in many cultures The earliest fairy-like creatures can be found in the Greek idea that trees and rivers had spirits called dryads and nymphs Some people think these creatures were originally the gods of earlier, pagan religions that worshipped nature They were replaced by the Greek and Roman gods, and then later by the Christian God, and became smaller, less powerful figures as they lost importance Another explanation suggests the origin of fairies is a memory of real people, not spirits So, for example, when tribes with metal weapons invaded land where people only used stone weapons, some of the people escaped and hid in forests and caves Further support for this idea is that fairies were thought to be afraid of iron and could not touch it Living outside of society, the hiding people probably stole food and attacked villages This might explain why fairies were often described as playing tricks on humans Hundreds of years ago, people actually believed that fairies stole new babies and replaced them with a 'changeling' – a fairy baby – or that they took new mothers and made them feed fairy babies with their milk While most people no longer believe in fairies, only a hundred years ago some people were very willing to think they might exist In 1917, 16-year-old Elsie Wright took two photos of her cousin, nine-year-old Frances Griffiths, sitting with fairies Some photography experts thought they were fake, while others weren't sure But Arthur Conan Doyle, the writer of the Sherlock Holmes detective stories, believed they were real He published the original pictures, and three more the girls took for him, in a magazine called The Strand, in 1920 The girls only admitted the photos were fake years later in 1983, created using pictures of dancers that Elsie copied from a book Question 31: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A The legend of fairies B Should we believe in fairies? C Fairy tales in history D How did people worship fairies? Question 32: According to paragraph 1, fairies are _ A not usually male B interested in Tinkerbell in Peter Pan C unfriendly to human D kinds of books for children Question 33: The word fake in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A vivacious B counterfeit C artificial D ambiguous Question 34: In paragraph 2, the phrase these creatures in bold refer to _ A the Ancient Greek people B trees and rivers C the spirits of trees and rivers D the Greek and Roman gods Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about fairies, according to the passage? A Newer religions changed how people thought of fairies B People used iron to protect themselves from fairies C Elsie and Frances were surprised Arthur Conan Doyle believed them D Arthur Conan Doyle created some of the fake photos Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 36: The more I tried my best to help her, she became A less lazy B the lazier C the more lazy D lazier Question 37: It’s an hour since he _, so he must be at the office now A was leaving B has left C is leaving D left Question 38: John will look for a job A after he had passed his exams B while he was passing his C as soon as he passes his exams D before he passed his exams Question 39: Thomas a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard A went into B came across C came into D went up Mã đề 112 Page 4/5 Question 40: the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train A To discover B Discovered C To have discovered D Discovering Question 41: My father _ when he found out that I’d damaged the car A made my blood boil B hit the roof C saw pink elephants D brought the house down Question 42: Mary’s husband gave her a bag A new black French B black French new C French black new D new French black Question 43: Peter is thinking of changing his job because there are few _ of promotion A perspectives B aspects C vacancies D prospects Question 44: I’ll _ you off this time but the next time you’ll be punished A put B leave C let D set Question 45: She called me yesterday, ? A did her B didn't her C did she D didn't she Question 46: He always goes a walk in the early morning A in B on C for D at Question 47: Everyone thought Emma should accept the offer _, she turned it down A However B Although C Moreover D Therefore Question 48: The problem of among young people is hard to solve A employment B employees C employers D unemployment Question 49: A number of accusations have been against Mark by his former colleagues A levelled B driven C shot D drawn Question 50: Bill Gates made his money by satisfying the for computer operating system that were easy to use A responsibility B command C hope D demand THE END Mã đề 112 Page 5/5 ... little magical people with wings, often shining with light Typically pretty and female, like Tinkerbell in Peter Pan, they usually use their magic to small things and are mostly friendly to humans... we decided to fly there instead of going there by train A To discover B Discovered C To have discovered D Discovering Question 41: My father _ when he found out that I’d damaged the car A made... the more you’re at risk for developing or exacerbating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression About 10 percent of teens report being bullied on social media and many other users are subjected