15 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT MÔN TIẾNG ANH

Tài liệu 15 đề thi tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh 2023 là một bộ sưu tập 15 đề thi mẫu dành cho học sinh lớp 12 sắp tốt nghiệp và ôn luyện cho kỳ thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2023. Mỗi đề thi trong bộ sưu tập này bao gồm các phần kiểm tra đa dạng như đọc hiểu, ngữ pháp, từ vựng và viết, giúp học sinh rèn luyện và cải thiện các kỹ năng Tiếng Anh của mình. Các đề thi trong tài liệu này được thiết kế để đảm bảo tính đầy đủ, độ khó phù hợp với đề thi thực tế và được lựa chọn kỹ lưỡng để phù hợp với định hướng của Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo. Tài liệu này là một công cụ hữu ích cho các giáo viên, phụ huynh và học sinh đang ôn luyện cho kỳ thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2023. Các đề thi mẫu trong tài liệu sẽ giúp học sinh cải thiện kỹ năng làm bài thi của mình và tự tin hơn khi tham gia kỳ thi thực tế.

1996DOC (Đề thi có 05 trang) KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh:………………………………………………………………………… 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: They finished one project They started working on the next A Only if they had they finished one project did they start working on the next B Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next C Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next D Not until they started working on the next project did they finish the previous one Question 2: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café She now regrets it A Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café B Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café C Susan feels regret because she applied for the summer job in the café D If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café 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 3: A decided B installed C visited D appointed Question 4: A put B nut C shut D cut 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 5: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A reasonable B acceptable C wonderful D decisive Question 6: The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting A unstable B dangerous C insecure D independent 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 7: I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute A was determined to go ahead C lost my temper B was discouraged from trying D began to dislike it Question 8: Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines A dangerous B risky C safe D perilous 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 9: Two friends, Peter and Linda are talking about family - Peter: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.” - Linda: “ They can help each other a lot.” A I totally agree B It’s not true C That’s wrong D I don’t agree Question 10: Marry is talking to Linda over the phone 1996DOC Mary: “Thank you for helping me prepare for the party.” - Linda: “ _” A The meal was out of this word B My pleasure C Never mention the incident again D Of course not Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: _ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain A Although B Because C In spite of D Because of Question 12: Marie Curie is famous _ her contribute to science A with B for C at D on Question 13: _ he traveled, the more he learned A Far B Farthest C The farthest D The farther Question 14: If you want to be healthy, you should _ your bad habits in your lifestyles A give up B call off C break down D get over Question 15: He was offered the job thanks to his _ performance during his job interview A impress B impression C impressively D impressive Question 16: Students can _ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures A absorb B provide C transmit D read Question 17: Make sure you _ us a visit when you are in town again A give B C pay D have Question 18: Hung will have finished his project on sustainable development _ A when he came back B after he had come back C as soon as he had come back D by the time he comes back Question 19: Jane really loves the _ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present A nice brown wooden B nice wooden brown C wooden brown nice D brown wooden nice Question 20: After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as a _ and eager to start work again A daisy B fruit C kitten D maiden Question 21: Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _ of anyone walking down the street That may help to sell more products A eye B peek C flash D glimpse Question 22: She’s your sister-in-law, _ ? A won’t she B didn’t she C doesn’t she D isn’t she Question 23: This issue _ up by the employees during the meeting A brought B was bring C bring D was brought Question 24: He saw a terrible accident yesterday while he _ along Ben Luc Bridge A was walking B is walking C walked D walks Question 25: _ on the topic of the presentation, he started finding relevant information for it A Having decided B Decided C To decide D Being decided 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 The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives The issue is whether this technological innovation has (26) _ more harm than good In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers Presumably, most parents (27) _ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts We can also assume that (28) _ teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social 1996DOC contact In this context, the advantages are clear (29) _, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students There is also (30) _ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills Question 26: A done B played C made D brought Question 27: A which B whom C who D what Question 28: A each B much C every D most Question 29: A Moreover B However C Therefore D So that Question 30: A indisputable B arguable C doubtful D hesitated 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 Body language is a vital form of communication In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures Take for example, eye movement In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her In other cultures the opposite is true Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them Gestures are often used to communicate We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully (Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold) Question 31: What is the passage mainly about? A Misunderstandings in communication B Interpretations of gestures in different cultures C The significance of non-verbal signals in American D Non-verbal communication across cultures Question 32: The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A mispronounced B misbehaved C misspelled D misunderstood Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph e refers to _ A the country B an example C sticking out the tongue D making a mistake Question 34: As stated in the last paragraph, in order to communicate successfully with people from another culture, it is advisable for a person _ A to use the body language of the people from that culture B to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture C to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture D to travel to as many countries as possible Question 35: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage? A distance B posture C gesture D eye movement 1996DOC 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 What picture you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now? What you hope about the future? Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields, from entertainment to technology First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared Instead, people will choose a program from a 'menu' and a computer will send the program directly to the television Today, we can use the World Wide Web to read newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers away By 2050, music, films, programs, newspapers and books will come to us by computer In what concerns the environment, water will have become one of our most serious problems In many places, agriculture is changing and farmers are growing fruit and vegetables to export This uses a lot of water Demand for water will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there could be serious shortages Some futurologists predict that water could be the cause of war if we don't act now In transport, cars running on new, clean fuels will have computers to control the speed and there won't be any accidents Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are By 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destination On the other hand, space planes will take people halfway around the world in two hours Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth again By 2050, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories Many factories already use robots Big companies prefer robots - they not ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24 hours a day By 2050, we will see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases Today, there are electronic devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hear By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people see and hear again Scientists have discovered how to control genes They have already produced clones of animals By 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they have (Source: Cambridge English for Schools by Andrew Littlejohn, Diana Hicks) Question 36: The word “This” in paragraph refers to _ A the possible war B the cash crop planting C the serious shortage D the demand for water Question 37: The word “domain” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A way of life B interest C field of expertise D challenge Question 38: The word “conquered” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A controlled B diagnosed C transmitted D caused Question 39: What way NOT be true about life in 2050? A Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer B Blind and deaf people will be helped by scientists to see and hear again C Scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how intelligent they are D Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times Question 40: The passage mainly discusses _ A The effect of the futurologists’ prediction on our lives B The effect of telecommunication on our future life C The changes in our future life compared with our life today D The importance of cloning in the future Question 41: We can conclude from the passage that in 2050 _ A People will be used to travel around the world in two hours B Fewer cars will be used to keep the environment green and clean 1996DOC C No one will be injured or die because of accidents D Space planes will take the place of cars as a means of transport Question 42: What can be inferred about the life in 2050 according to the passage? A Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today B TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business C People will not suffer from the shortage of water due to the polar melting D The deaf will not have to depend any longer on the electronic hearing devices 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: At o’clock last night, she is reading an interesting detective story A at B interesting C is D story Question 44: Germany, in companion with France, has now lifted the ban on the export of live animals to Europe A has B in companion C lifted the ban D to Question 45: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance her beauty and make them look younger A prefer B cosmetics C and D her 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: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago A He had not tested his eyes for ten months then B He had tested his eyes ten months before C He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months D he didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months Question 47: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” , Miss Hoa said to me A Miss Hoa told me to have dinner with her B Miss Hoa invited me to have dinner with her C Miss Hoa asked me if she liked to have dinner with me D Miss Hoa suggested me if I would like to have dinner with her or not 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 should write an essay on the topic C They require every student can write an essay on the topic D Every student must write an essay on the topic 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 49: A explore B design C require D threaten Question 50: A entertain B solution C referee D afternoon THE END 1996DOC ĐÁP ÁN B A B A C C A C A 10 B 11 C 12 B 13 D 14 A 15 D 16 A 17 C 18 D 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 D 23 D 24 A 25 A 26 A 27 C 28 D 29 B 30 A 31 D 32 D 33 C 34 B 35 B 36 B 37 C 38 A 39 D 40 C 41 C 42 D 43 C 44 B 45 D 46 C 47 B 48 D 49 D 50 B 1996DOC (Đề thi có 05 trang) KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh:………………………………………………………………………… Số báo danh: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question She was very angry She managed to keep herself calm A Angry as was she, she managed to keep herself calm B She was so angry that she was not able to control herself, C Angry though she was, she managed to keep herself calm D Such was her anger that she managed to keep herself calm Question Tom didn’t install an alarm The thieves broke into his house A Had Tom installed an alarm, his house wouldn’t have been broken into B Tom had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house C If Tom installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house D Tom wishes he would installed an alarm and the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Although the “lie detectors” are being used by governments, police departments, and businesses that all want guaranteed ways of detecting the truth, the results are not always accurate Lie detectors are properly called emotion detectors, for their aim is to measure bodily changes that contradict what a person says The polygraph machine records changes in heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and the electrical activity of the skin (galvanic skin response, or GSR) In the first part of the polygraph test, you are electronically connected to the machine and asked a few neutral questions (“What is your name?”, “Where you live?”) Your physical reactions serve as the standard (baseline) for evaluating what comes next Then you are asked a few critical questions among the neutral ones (“When did you rob the bank?”) The assumption is that if you are guilty, your body will reveal the truth, even if you try to deny it Your heart rate, respiration, and GSR will change abruptly as you respond to the incriminating questions That is the theory: but psychologists have found that lie detectors are simply not reliable Since most physical changes are the same across all emotions, machines cannot tell whether you are feeling guilty, angry, nervous, thrilled, or revved up from an exciting day Innocent people may be tense and nervous about the whole procedure They may react physiologically to a certain word (“bank”) not because they robbed it but because they recently bounced a check In either case the machine will record a “lie” The reverse mistake is also common Some practiced liars can lie without flinching, and others learn to beat the machine by tensing muscles or thinking about an exciting experience during neutral questions Question This passage was probably written by a specialist in A sociology B mind reading C anthropology D criminal psychology Question What is the main idea of this passage? A How lie detectors are used and their reliability B Lie detectors distinguish different emotions C Physical reaction reveal guilty D Lie detectors make innocent people nervous Question The word “ones” in paragraph refers to _ A evaluations B reactions C standards D questions Question According to the test, polygraph _ A make guilty people angry B record a person’s physical reactions C always reveal the truth about a person D measure a person’s thoughts Question The word “assumption” in paragraph could best be replaced with _ A faith B imagining C belief D statement Trang 1996DOC Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A ancestor B chamber C ancient D danger Question A laughed B explained C sacrificed D cooked 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 10 A electric B architect C luxury D mineral Question 11 A persuade B decade C apply D offer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12 The windows are in _ frames A wooden huge circular B huge wooden circular C huge circular wooden D circular huge wooden Question 13 _, I decided to stop trading with them A Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer B Even though they were the biggest dealer C Though being the biggest dealer D Being the biggest dealer Question 14 There were 30 students in the class who _ an exam when the bell went off A was taking B were taking C had been taking D has been taking Question 15 Vietnam’s rice export this year will decrease _ about 10%, compared with that of last year A with B at C on D by Question 16 The architects have made _ use of glass and transparent plastic A imaginative B imagination C imaginatively D imagine Question 17 It’s very cold in here Do you mind if I _ the heating? A put off B put up with C put on D put down with Question 18 Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their _ parents So they leave their home villages to find well-paid jobs in the fast-growing industrial zones A up-to-date B weather-beaten C wide-ranging D long-term Question 19 If we didn’t _ any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever A make B take C use D Question 20 It seems that you have to cope with the stresses and strains of the job, _? A don’t you B haven’t you C doesn’t it D isn’t it Question 21 The more challenging the job is, _ A the more interesting he finds B he finds it more interesting C the more he finds it interesting D the more interesting it is to him Question 22 _ his term paper before the deadline, he delivered it to the professor before the class A Having finished B Being finished C To finish D Finishing Question 23 The preparation _ by the time the guest _ A will have finished - are arriving B will have been finished - arrives C will have finished - arrive D will have been finished - are arrived Question 24 The lady along with her friends _ because of using drugs A have arrested B were arrested C was arrested D arrested Question 25 I _ sight of the robber just before he disappeared around the corner A took B got C caught D had Question 26 He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as _ A a mirror B a waterfall C a bell D a lake Trang 1996DOC Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 27 New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store A incredible B enjoyable C noticeable D memorable Question 28 Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there A a bad and embarrassing member B the eldest child C a beloved member D the only child 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 29 It was necessary to divide the movie “Roots” into five parts in order to show it on television A transact B adapt C merge D segment Question 30 Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment A busy with B relaxed about C free from D interested in Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges Question 31 Grace: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Ariana!” - Ariana: - “ _” A Never mention it B Thanks, Grace I had it done yesterday C Thanks, but I’m afraid D Yes, all right Question 32 Mary is talking to her professor in his office - Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” - Professor: “ _” A You mean the podcasts from other students? B You can borrow books from the library C Try your best, Mary D I like it that you understand Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks SPORTS IN SOCIETY The position of sport in today’s society has changed out of all recognition People no longer seem to think of sports as ‘just a game’ - to be watched or played for the (33) of enjoyment Instead, it has become big business worldwide It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (34) are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players (35) _, it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (36) _ to fill our leisure hours Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (37) _ people all over the world Question 33 A benefit B good C sake D advantage Question 34 A whom B who C whose D that Question 35 A In contrast B However C Therefore D In addition Question 36 A for B on C with D in Question 37 A ordinary B abnormal C mighty D extremist Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The need for a surgical operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a severe shock to the patient and his family Despite modern advances, most people still have an irrational fear of hospitals and anesthetics Patients not often believe they really need surgery- cutting into a part of the body as opposed to treatment with drugs In the early year of the 20th century, there was little specialization in surgery A good surgeon was capable of performing almost every operation that had been advised up to that time Today the situation is different Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of fifty years ago The heart can be safely Trang he became well known and became a member of this institution He remained a Londoner and kept a workingclass Cockney accent all his life, avoiding the veneer of social polish acquired by many artists of the time as they climbed the professional ladder Although he was better known for his oil paintings, he also made prints and he was recognized as a master of water colours too Turner travelled throughout Europe and he particularly loved Venice From the 1790s he undertook sketching tours in England, Wales and Scotland, gathering material for water colours and oil paintings, and gradually discovering the attractions of awe-inspiring mountainous landscapes, which became a major preoccupation in his work In 1802 he made his first journey to Continental Europe He was to return in 1817, after the end of the Napoleonic wars, and from then on made annual visits across the Channel for much of the rest of his life Venice, as a maritime city, had an irresistible appeal for Turner, who from his earliest days was absorbed in the power and serenity of the sea Between 1830 and 1839, Turner produced around 150 vignette illustrations for the work of authors who included Scott, Lord Byron, Samuel Rogers, and Thomas Campbell Turner was an enthusiastic reader and responded with great sensitivity to the works he illustrated He excelled at designing vignettes, often condensing a vast range of incidents and landscapes into a miniature space Turner died at Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, and was buried in St Paul’s Cathedral Because he had wanted all of his paintings to stay in one building for the people of Britain, the Scottish National Gallery’s holdings of works by Turner have entered the collection through a variety of purchases, gifts and bequests (Adapted from https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists) Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage? A Turner’s life and profession B Turner’s travel and love C The master of water colours D The holdings of works by Turner Question 32: What are NOT mentioned in the passage as Turner’s major works? A Prints B Oil paintings C Sand paintings D Water colours Question 33: The word “veneer” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A private property B public image C false appearance D true quality Question 34: For what purpose did Turner travel throughout England, Wales and Scotland? A To express his love for Europe B To collect material for his paintings C To discover the new landscapes D To keep him away from the Napoleonic wars Question 35: Which of the following means most nearly the same as “absorbed in” in paragraph 2? A Distracted from B Involved in C Fed up with D Supportive of Question 36: What does the pronoun “he” in paragraph refer to? A Samuel Rogers B Turner C Scott D Thomas Campbell Question 37: Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph? A Turner’s paintings were purchased for high prices in Britain B Turner’s paintings were burried with him in St Paul’s Cathedral C The Scottish National Gallery has restored Turner’s paintings to the original form D The Scottish National Gallery has collected Turner’s paintings with great efforts 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 People have defined ‘skyscraper’ in a number of ways over the years: an ornament on the top of a building, a high-flying bird, a very tall man and a sail at the top of a mast At the end of the nineteenth century, the word was used to refer to buildings of ten storeys or more Later, a lift was used to take people up to the higher floors, as in the most famous skyscraper, the Empire State Building During the Middle Ages, the people who lived in the cities of northern Europe began to build great cathedrals Tall spires were added to make these churches higher and bring them closer to heaven In the nineteenth century, as cities grew more crowded with people looking for work, the value of land rocketed New businesses were starting and in order to make room for offices on a small plot of land, it was necessary to build higher But the problem was that to put up a stone building of such height, the walls on the ground floor would have to be more than two metres thick to hold the weight of the building So another material was required to make skyscrapers possible About this time, three buildings were put up that used iron or steel to support great weight with safety They were the Crystal Palace in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York From then on, architects started to experiment with buildings that had steel frames and they have made huge progress Today, the tallest skyscrapers are a hundred storeys or more, compared to the first ten -storey skyscrapers, which seem tiny (Adapted from Exam Preparation in School by Bessie Dendrinos & Bessie Mitsikopoulou) Question 38: What could be the best title for the passage? A Why skyscrapers were needed B The most famous skyscrapers in the world today C The people who designed skyscrapers D Problems during construction of skyscrapers Question 39: The word "who" in paragraph refers to _ A the churches B the people C the cities D the middle ages Question 40: According to paragraph 1, in the Middle Ages, people built tall churches because _ A they were more beautiful B they felt like approaching God C they took in more people D they started to build great cathedrals Question 41: The word "rocketed" in paragraph mostly means _ A rose B dropped C fluctuated D drew Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a structure using iron or steel to support great weight with safety? A The Eiffel Tower B Crystal Palace C Fogo Island Inn D The Brooklyn Bridge Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Essential nutrients are important but our body can’t make it in sufficient quantity A Essential B important C it D sufficient quantity Question 44: She has devoted her energies to the homeless since she becomes a volunteer A energies B the homeless C becomes D volunteer Question 45: It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential A good life B make C become D confidential 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: This is the first time we’ve had to cancel our project A We had to cancel our project before B We have had to cancel our project several times C We were going to cancel our project then D We have never had to cancel our project before Question 47: This project is optional for you to A You mustn’t this project B You shouldn’t this project C You needn’t this project D You mightn’t this project Question 48: "Certainly, I’d love to go to your birthday party, Linda" he said A He denied going to Linda’s birthday party B He admitted going to Linda’s birthday party C He refused to go to Linda’s birthday party D He agreed to go to Linda’s birthday party 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 didn’t help us a lot We couldn’t manage to finish the work A We wish he had helped us a lot, so we could have managed to finish the work B Although he helped us a lot, we managed to finish the work C If he didn't help us a lot, we couldn't manage to finish the work D No matter how much he helped us a lot, we could manage to finish the work Question 50: I had an early night in my comfortable bedroom I didn’t feel tired only then A Hardly had I had an early night in my comfortable bedroom when I felt tired again B Only after I had an early night in my comfortable bedroom did I feel healthy again C No sooner had I had an early night in my comfortable bedroom when I felt healthy again D Had I had an early night in my comfortable bedroom, I wouldn’t have felt tired again The end (Đề thi có 05 trang) KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh:………………………………………………………………………… Số báo danh: Mark 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 1: A finished B helped C decided D looked Question 2: A presentation B reputation C preservation D respectable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 argument B counterpart C excellence D dynamic Question 4: A attract B promise C divide D invite Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: In many western cultures, the White Lily is a flower that is representative of purity and sweetness A universal B marvelous C advantageous D symbolic Question 6: I can't figure out Daisy's attitude toward the trip - she is blowing hot and cold about it First she's all excited, but then she seems reluctant to go A keeps talking about trivial things B keeps going C keeps going D keeps making you confused Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: Working long hours in basement offices, the human body clock and the hormonal system can be disrupted by artificial light, which can cause health problems A genuine B true C natural D real Question 8: Suddenly my best friends are at odds with each other so now I have to see them separately A on the outs with B on good terms with C in conflict with D in disagreement with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: Computer offer a much greater degree of _ in the way work can be organised A flexibly B inflexible C flexibility D flexible Question 10: Mr John has just cleaned his motorbike, _ ? A didn’t he B did he C hasn’t he D has he Question 11:When Rose arrived home after a day at work, _ A her children were sleeping soundly B her children slept soundly C her children are sleeping soundly D her children have been sleeping soundly Question 12: The harder students study for the test, _ A the higher their score will be B the more higher the score C the higher will be their score D their scores will be higher Question 13: Being burnt out after hard day, she sat down on a _ sofa to relax A comfortable leather black B comfortable black leather C black comfortable leather D black leather comfortable Question 14: I’ll give you some _ of advice that can help you escape from the trouble Trang A pieces B sheets C packs D piles Question 15: When it comes to finding a new house, all the conditions for the sake of the children such as education and entertainment should be _ by parents A made room for B kept pace with C taken into account D taken care of Question 16: The preparations for the Olympic Games 2022 in Beijing are on _ according to the committee in charge A goal B target C progress D aim Question 17: We must get to the _ of the problem and solve it once and for all A root B fruit C seed D stem Question 18: Linda and I have been together through _ in our friendship, and we won’t desert each other now A high and low B null and void C collar and tie D thick and thin Question 19: Smoking cigarettes can cause several health problems for smokers _ it can affect the health of others who breathe in second-hand smoke A Subsequently B However C Therefore D Moreover Question 20: “Roger, remember that you won’t be able to cancel the contract _.” A as soon as you signed B until you have signed C once you’ve signed D after you are signing Question 21: _ , the ancient palace is still popular with modern tourists A It was constructed hundreds of years ago B Constructed hundreds of years agos C To have constructed hundreds of years ago D Constructing hundreds of years ago Question 22: The gardener told me that everything _ by the end of the year A have been planted B had been planted C will have been planted D would have been planted Question 23: These fish live _ small sea creatures such as the shrimps A with B from C by D on Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Binh is inviting Nam to join the football club - Binh: “I know you are very good at playing football Would you like to join our club?” - Nam: “ _.” A What a good friend you are! B What you think? C Yes I am very busy D Yeah That’s a good idea I’d love to Question 25: Jane is talking to Billy about the plan for the field trip next week - Jane: “Are you happy with the plan we have just made?” - Billy: “ _.” A Yes, it is certainly B Not really C No, have you? D That sounds like fun Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks People all around the world are more and more associated with social networking, (26) _ is a useful tool for those in the digital era Social networking aims at promoting and aiding communication (27) _, this type of technology may be doing more (28) _ than good It is not only changing how we communicate, but how we associate with each other in every day life Sarah Zay, of USA Today, expressed that “With the growth of websites such as Facebook, social networking may be (29) _ of replacing traditional personal interactions for the future generation” Traditional interactions will continue to be at risk if we don’t (30) _ the impacts of our social media Social networking affects our lives in many ways, including our communication, selfexpression, bullying, isolations, companionships, and even our very own sense of humanity Trang Question 26: A this B it C which D that Question 27: A As a result B Moreover C Otherwise D However Question 28: A drawbacks B disadvantages C benefits D harm Question 29: A at danger B on the verge C on edge D at risk Question 30: A admit B realize C find D recognize Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Robots are useful for exploring and working in space In particular, many robots have been sent to explore Mars Such robots have usually looked like a box with wheels Though these expensive robots are useful, by their very nature they are unreliable, extremely, and they break easily Also, they cannot many tasks Because of these problems, scientists have been developing a new and unusual kind of robot These new robots move like snakes, so they have been given the name "snakebots." The way a snake is shaped lets it get into very small spaces, like cracks in rocks It can also push its way below the ground or climb up different kinds of objects, like high rocks and trees Such abilities account for the usefulness of a robot designed like a snake A snakebot would be able to these things, too, making it much more effective than regular robots with wheels, which easily get stuck or fall over Since they can cary tools, snakebots would be able to work in space, as well They could, for example, help repair the International Space Station But how can such a robot shape be made? A snakebot is built like a chain made of about thirty parts, or modules Each module is basically the same in that they all have a small computer and a wheel to aid movement The large computer in the "head" of the snake makes all of the modules in a snakebot work together The modular design of the snakebot has many advantages If one module fails, another can be added easily Snakebot modules can also carry different kinds of tools, as well as cameras Since each module is actually a robot in itself, one module can work apart from the rest if necessary That is, all the modules can separate and move on their own, and then later, reconnect back into a larger robot Researchers are also trying to develop snakebots made of a special kind of plastic that can change its shape using electricity, almost like animal muscles Snakebots made with this plastic will be very strong and hard to break Overall, the snakebot design is much simpler than that of common robots Thus, snakebots will be much less expensive to build For example, a robot recently sent to Mars costs over hundred million dollars, whereas snakebots can cost as little as a few hundred dollars With their versatility and affordability, snakebots seem to be the wave of the future, at least as far as space robots are concerned Question 31: What is the focus of this reading? A The mission of the first working snakebot B Similarities between snakes and robots C How snakebots were invented D What a snakebot looks like and can Question 32: What does the word in bold “they” in the second paragraph refer to? A Wheels B these things C regular robots D snakebots Question 33: Why are snakebots useful for exploring other planets? A They can move freely B They have many modules C They will be made of plastic D They can fly Question 34: What could cause a snakebot to fail? A If it fell into a hole B If its head came off C If all its modules were broken D If its tail were broken Question 35: Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author toward the new kind of robot? A admire B criticize C appreciate D disapprove Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The coming decades will witness considerable changes in the way energy is supplied and utilized In some major oil producing nations, "peak oil" has already been reached, and they are unable to manufacture so much oil Trang as in the past Consequently, many countries are focusing on the switch to a low carbon economy considering global warming as well This transition wiII lead to major changes in the supply and use of electricity To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart Grid technology Smart Grid technology basically involves the application of a computer system to the electricity network The computer system can be used to collect information about supply and demand With better information about electricity demand, the network will be able to increase the amount of electricity delivered per unit generated, leading to potential reductions in fuel needs and carbon emissions Smart Grid technology brings benefits to the consumer too They will be able to collect real-time information on their energy use Varying tariffs throughout the day will give customers the incentive to use appliances at times when supply greatly exceeds demand, leading to great reductions in bills Smart meters can also be connected to the internet or telephone system, allowing customers to switch appliances on or off remotely However, we are facing a range of challenges related to these changes The first involves managing the supply and demand Sources of renewable energy, such as wind, wave and solar, are notoriously unpredictable, and nuclear power, which is also set to increase as nations switch to alternative energy sources, is inflexible With oil and gas, it is relatively simple to increase the supply of energy to match the increasing demand during peak times of the day or year With alternative sources, this is far more difficult, and may lead to blackouts or system collapse Potential solutions include investigating new and efficient ways to store energy and encouraging consumers to use electricity at off-peak times Another problem is that a number of renewable power generation sources are located in remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions, where there is a lack of electrical infrastructure New infrastructures therefore must be built Thankfully, with improved smart technology, this can be done more efficiently by reducing the reinforcement or construction costs Though Smart Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and test it are already underway Consumers are currently testing the new smart meters which can be used in their homes to manage electricity use There are also a number of demonstrations being planned to show how the smart technology could practically work, and trials are in place to test the new electrical infrastructure Cities are prime candidates for investment into smart energy, due to the high population density and high energy use lt is here where Smart Technology is likely to be promoted first, utilising a range of sustainable power sources, transport solutions and an infrastructure for charging electrically powered vehicles The infrastructure is already changing fast By the year 2050, changes in the energy supply will have transformed our homes, our roads and our behaviour Question 36: According to paragraph 1, what has happened in some oil producing countries? A Global warming is more severe here than in other countries B They are unwilling to sell their oil any more C The supply of oil is unpredictable D They are not producing as much oil as they used to Question 37: Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Smart Grid technology to consumers? A It can reduce the amount of energy needed to power appliances B It can reduce their electricity bills C It can allow them to turn appliances on and off when they are not at home D It can tell them how much energy each appliance is using Question 38: According to paragraph 4, what is the problem with using renewable sources of power? A They always cause system failure and blackouts B They not provide much energy C They not supply a continuous flow of energy D They can’t be used at off-peak times Question 39: In paragraph 6, what can be inferred about cities in the future? A All buildings will generate their own electricity B Smart Grid technology will only be available in cities Trang C More people will be living in cities in the future than nowadays D People in cities will be using cars and buses powered by electricity Question 40: What does the word in bold “it” in paragraph refer to? A Energy B Infancy C Pilot D Smart Technology Question 41: The word in bold “underway” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ ? A Beneficial B Complete C Permanent D In progress Question 42: What is the main idea of paragraph 6? A To summarise the main ideas in the previous paragraphs B To describe who will benefit from Smart Grid technology first C To describe how, where and when Smart Technology will be introduced D To outline the advantages of Smart Grid technology Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Echoes occur as sound waves strike a smooth surface and bounces backwards A as B waves C smooth D bounces Question 44: What happened in the center of the city were a reaction from the city workers including firemen and policemen who had been laid off from their jobs A What B were C including D had been laid off Question 45: These newly developed tablets have big batteries and are very responsible to screen taps A newly developed B batteries C responsible D to screen Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: I didn’t have a chance to visit my hometown until recently A Recently my dream of visiting my hometown would come true B Only recently did I have a chance to visit my hometown C A chance to visit my hometown came up by sudden until recently D Only recently I had a chance to visit my hometown Question 47: It is a good idea to eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies A We can drink as much fruit juice as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies B We ought not to drink as much fruit juice as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies C We should drink as much fruit juice as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies D We must drink as much fruit juice as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies Question 48: Her ambition of emulating her father’s success was realized after all of the hardship she had to overcome without anybody’s help A She attained success after sailing through the ordeals thanks to the valuable assistance from her father B As she had a successful father, she did not bother to set herself a goal to achieve C After getting over all obstacles by herself, she became as successful as her father, achieving her ambition D The realization of her aim did not happen until she finished all the challenging tasks set by her father without any aid Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: I did not a careful preparation for the final test I got the disappointing result A If I hadn’t prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got the disappointing result B If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I would have got the disappointing result C If I didn’t prepare carefully for the final test, I would not get the disappointing result D If I had prepared carefully for the final test, I wouldn’t have got the disappointing result Trang Question 50: The airplane took off, then Paul realized he was on the wrong flight A Not until the airplane had taken off did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight B Hardly had Paul realized he was on the wrong flight when the airplane took off C It was not until the airplane had taken off, did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight D No sooner had the airplane taken off then Paul had realized he was on the wrong flight -HẾT - ĐÁP ÁN C 11 A 21 B 31 D 41 D D 12 A 22 D 32 D 42 D D 13 B 23 D 33 A 43 D B 14 A 24 D 34 C 44 B D 15 C 25 B 35 C 45 C C 16 B 26 C 36 D 46 B C 17 A 27 D 37 A 47 C B 18 D 28 D 38 C 48 C C 19 D 29 B 39 D 49 D 10 C 20 C 30 B 40 D 50 A Trang (Đề thi có 05 trang) KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh:………………………………………………………………………… Số báo danh: 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 1: It’s two years since I paid a visit to Cannada A I didn’t visit Canada two years ago B I have paid a visit to Canada since last year C I have been in Canada for two years D I haven’t come back to Canada for two years Question 2: “Tom, stop playing with the knife, or else you will get a cut.” said the father A The father asked Tom to play with the knife B The father warned Tom not to play with the knife C The father accused Tom of getting a cut D The father ordered Tom to get a cut Question 3: Evidence shows that the athletes won a lot of medals with hard practice for the games A The athletes might have practiced hard for the games B The athletes must have practiced hard for the games C The athletes should have practiced hard for the games D The athletes couldn’t have practiced hard for the games 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 4: In the past, polite men had stood up when women entered the room A B C D Question 5: Kate didn't enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was the most terrifying experience of their life A B C D Question 6: As the students were working on their projects, the teacher was walking around the classroom and A B C peering at their work D 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 to 11 The common cold is the world's most widespread illness, which is plagues that flesh receives The most widespread fallacy of all is that colds are caused by cold They are not They are caused by viruses passing on from person to person You catch a cold by coming into contact, directly or indirectly, with someone who already has one If cold causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever But they not And in isolated arctic regions, explorers have reported being free from colds until coming into contact again with infected people from the outside world by way of packages and mail dropped from airplanes During the First World War soldiers who spent long periods in the trenches cold and wet showed no increased tendency to catch colds In the Second World War, prisoners at the notorious Auschwitz concentration camp, naked and starving, were astonished to find that they seldom had colds Trang At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteers took part in experiments in which they gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time After taking hot baths, they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be sipped with cold water, and then stood about dripping wet in drafty room Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion Not one of the volunteers came down with a cold unless a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose If, then, cold and wet have nothing to with catching cold, why are they more frequent in the winter? Despite the most painstaking research, no one has yet found the answer One explanation offered by scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on No one has yet found a cure for the cold There are drugs and pain suppressors such as aspirin, but all they is to relieve the symptoms (Adapted from Doc Hieu Tieng Anh THPT by Hoang Tuan, NXB Giao Duc) Question 7: The reading passage mainly discusses _ A the reason and the way of catching colds B the common cold during the two World Wars C the experiments on the common cold D the continued spread of common colds Question 8: The word “fallacy” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A epidemics B disbelief C illness D misconception Question 9: Which of the following does NOT agree with the reading passage? A The Eskimos not suffer from colds all the time B A person may catch a cold by touching someone who already has one C Colds are not caused by cold D People suffer from colds just because they like to stay indoors Question 10: Volunteers taking part in the experiments in the Common Cold Research Unit _ A often caught colds B never caught colds C suffered a lot D became very strong Question 11: The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A cold viruses B scientists C people D common colds Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: No one survived the plane crash, _ ? A didn’t he B don’t they C did they D didn’t they Question 13: The system which was installed two years ago _ to meet customers’ needs recently A has been upgraded B is upgraded C have been upgraded D has upgraded Question 14: There will be a sharp increase _ the number of student enrolments for vocational training this year A on B in C from D with st Question 15: The closer it gets to December 21 , the first day of winter, _ A the short the days become B the days become shorter C the shortest the days become D the shorter the days become Question 16: The report form is available on the two _ discs in my drawer A small round green B small green round C green small round D round small green Question 17: Ann _ more when the allotted time was over, which annoyed other students A were writing B had written C wrote D was writing Question 18: Jane had butterflies in her stomach _ having prepared carefully for the interview A due to B though C despite D because Question 19: _ there, organizers will have made final preparations for the festival A After all the guests had come B By the time all the guests come C When all the guests will come D Until all the guests come Trang Question 20: Mountaineers _ climb Mount Everest must make reservations to so, often up to seven years in advance A they want to B who wanted C want to D wanting to Question 21: Researchers who are conducting a survey may find it _ to talk to experts in the field A advantaged B disadvantaged C advantageous D advantageously Question 22: Everyone in the room burst into laughter when he _ the other man so well A looked up B sent off C called up D took off Question 23: People are supposed to avoid _ their own beliefs on others in any case A focusing B breaking C imposing D judging Question 24: The magic show had a lot of _ participation, with people shouting things to the performers and going up on stage A viewer B watcher C audience D passer-by Question 25: She knew that her father _ when he threatened to ground her if she failed the test A was a glutton for punishment B meant business C was like a red rag to a bull D hit the nail on the head Question 26: I bought that camera with a real _ It’s cheaper than I expected A trade B chance C bargain D price 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 27: A existed B complained C repaired D conveyed Question 28: A link B smile C cite D life Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 33 Although the plane is the fastest means of transport, the idea of travelling by plane does not appeal to everyone because of the frequent delays It is extremely frustrating when you allow yourself (29) _ of time to get to the airport and - once there - it is brought to your (30) _ that there is a problem with your flight The staffs at the check-in are trying to convince you that it won’t be long before the problem is solved Yet, hours later you feel let down, as you continue to wait patiently for your boarding call Of course, you won’t gain anything by complaining By this stage, you realise you are going to miss your connecting flight and now you must change your bookings You feel as if you’re never going to get to your destination (31) _ , there is the slight chance that you could be one of the lucky ones spending the night at a top class hotel at the expense of the airline (32) _ caused your problem in the first place Admittedly, you would rather be heading for your original destination Regular (33) _ advise us just to accept the fact that no matter how frustrating this situation might be, it’s unavoidable and shouldn’t affect us that much (Adapted from Use of English for All Exams by E Moutsou) Question 29: A several B little C many D plenty Question 30: A warning B interest C view D attention Question 31: A As a result B Therefore C However D So Question 32: A where B when C who D which Question 33: A guests B visitors C customers D clients 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 34 to 40 Roman gladiators are intriguing figures in history We get “gladiator” from the Latin word gladius, which means sword Gladiators were professional combatants who originally performed, to the death, at Etruscan funerals The losers became armed attendants in the next world to the person whose funeral was being held In Rome, these exhibitions became very popular and increased in size from pairs at the first known exhibition in 264 B.C to 300 pairs in the middle of the first century B.C These spectacles increased to as many Trang as 100 pairs under the emperor Titus, while the emperor Trajan in 107 A.D had 5,000 pairs of gladiators for his triumph There were various classes of gladiators, distinguished by their arms or modes of fighting The Samnites fought with the national weapons - a large oblong shield, a visitor, a plumed helmet, and a short sword Thracians had a small round shield, called a buckler And a dagger curved like a scythe They usually fought the Mirmillones, who were armed in the Gallic fashion with helmet, sword and shield Similarly, a Retiarius or net man, was often matched with a Secutor, or pursuer The net man wore nothing but a short tunic or apron and tried to entangle the fully armed pursuer with the cast net he carried in his right hand If successful, the net man dispatched the pursuer with a large, three pronged weapon called a trident, which the net man carried in his left Others fought on horseback, and some carried a short sword in each hand There were also gladiators who fought from chariots and others who tried to lasso their antagonists Gladiators came from a variety of social classes Though they were usually slaves and criminals, a ruined man of high social position might hire himself out as a gladiator Emperor Domitian had unusual gladiators, dwarfs and women, and the half-mad emperor Commodus fought in the arena, where he won his bouts with the aid of his Praetorian Guard To a victorious gladiator was given branches of palm and sometimes money If they survived a number of combats, they were often freed from gladiatorial service However, many gladiators reentered after discharge Some became politically important bodyguards to controversial politicians (Adapted from Peterson’s master TOEFL reading skills) Question 34: What is the main topic of the passage? A The emperors of Rome B The social status of gladiators C The life of Roman gladiators D The weapons used in the Roman arena Question 35: According to the passage, where did gladiators originally perform? A In Roman arenas B At Etruscan funerals C In Trajan’s triumph D At Thracian cities Question 36: Which of the words below is closest in meaning to the word “spectacles” as used in paragraph 2? A Displays B Eyeglasses C Prospects D Corpses Question 37: The word “They” in paragraph refers to which of the following? A Daggers B Samnites C Thracians D Gladiators Question 38: All of the following were used as weapons by gladiators EXCEPT _ A a trident B a cast net C a buckler| D a tunic Question 39: Which word is closest in meaning to the word “antagonists” as used in paragraph 2? A Injured soldiers B Enemies C Horsemen D Fighters Question 40: From the passage, it can be inferred that _ A emperors fought on horseback B gladiators could become Emperor C gladiators sometimes gained their freedom D emperors enjoyed fighting gladiators 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 41: David is talking to Tom about their final project plan - David: “When will you give us your final decision?” - Tom: “ _.” A It will be nice B I am working here C A fortnight How does that sound? D Don’t know Question 42: Tung and Hoa are talking about time management skill - Tung: “I reckon that time management skill is very essential to our study.” - Hoa : “ _ We should spend our time wisely to study well.” A It's time to go B I quite agree with you Trang C That’s wrong D I can't think about it 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 43: A select B practice C involve D review Question 44: A survival B influence C consequence D obstacle 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 45: All the students were all ears when the teacher started informing about the changes in the final test A attentive B smiling C restless D silent Question 46: If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark A understand B declare C estimate D communicate 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 47: My father's really out of shape, so he starts exercising at the gym A out of work B worried and stressed C physically fit D always joyful Question 48: She has a bee in her bonnet about online shopping and it is the subject of most of her conversations A has intention of shopping online soon B talks about everything but online shopping C has no idea about online shopping D gives others advice about online shopping 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: Jenifer missed her chance to be promoted What a shame! A Jenifer regretted having wasted her chance to be promoted B If only Jenifer had seized her chance of promotion C That Jenifer missed her chance to be promoted is shameful for all D Despite feeling ashamed, Jenifer lost her chance of promotion Question 50: I locked the room I realized I hadn’t turned off the stove A Had I not locked the room, I would have turned on the stove B Hardly had I forgot to turn off the stove than I locked the room C Only when I turned off the stove did I realize that I had locked the room D Not until I locked the room did I realize that I hadn’t turned off the stove HẾT - Trang D D 11 D 16 A 21 C 26 C 31 C 36 A 41 C 46 A B A 12 C 17 D 22 D 27 A 32 D 37 C 42 B 47 C B D 13 A 18 C 23 C 28 A 33 C 38 D 43 B 48 B C D 14 B 19 B 24 C 29 D 34 C 39 B 44 A 49 B D 10 C 15 D 20 D 25 B 30 D 35 B 40 C 45 A 50 D -HẾT - Trang