33 đề thi thử tn thpt 2023 môn tiếng anh đề định kì tháng 3 2023

ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ ĐỊNH KÌ THÁNG - 2023 (Đề thi có 04 trang) Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 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 A. cast B. cite C. cold D. cup A bite B sign C hide D fill 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions A carry B admit C decline D protect A courteous B natural C effective D powerful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 5. Hana rarely goes to the theatre, _? A didn’t she B has she C doesn’t she D does she C Ø (no article) D an 6. I find that Japanese are very friendly A a B the 7. Because of working hard, Jimmy finally achieved A successful B success C succeed D successfully C holding D taking C is learning D was learning 8. He has the habit of _ notes in English lessons A doing B staying 9. Huyen _ to play the guitar since she was A has learnt B had learnt 10. During the first 10 minutes of the presentation, her lack of confidence out a mile A lay B stuck C kept D met 11. Do you think that teachers by robots in the future? A replace B were replaced C have replaced D will be replaced 12. A member of a political is expected to deliver a speech at the national park this evening A staff B crew C party D band 13. She expressed her gratitude to everyone behalf of the president A in B at C with D on 14. Laura decided to _ the job offer as she didn’t want to move to a new city A turn down B take over C go after D make for C written D to write 15. They will give a performance A when their school organised the prom B once their school organises the prom C before their school organised the prom D after their school had organised the prom 16. Tony forgot his name on the exam paper A writing B write 17. I thought that my favourite volleyball team would make it to the final, and it turned out that was a(n) guess A influenced B motivated C inspired D aroused 18. Nowadays, the problem of child abuse is getting serious A more than B more and more C the more D the more than 19. The new policy will be helpful for people calls from unverified mobile phone numbers A received B to receive C receive D receiving Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions 20. Jane was the centre of attention when she wore an elegant dress at the party A stylish B difficult C unattractive D tiring 21. The university has just implemented a policy that prohibits smoking on campus A permits B accepts C forbids D refuses 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 22. A final agreement hasn’t been reached yet because they are at loggerheads over the cost A think in a creative way B are in disagreement C share the viewpoint D become totally exhausted 23. She has neglected her studies for months, so it’s not surprising that she got bad marks at the mid-term exam A glanced at B concentrated on C searched for D been inattentive 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 24. David and Martin are talking about urbanisation - David: “I think urbanisation brings about many advantages to city life.” - Martin: “ It can lead to some issues such as pollution or traffic congestion.” A That’s for sure B I go along with you C I don’t quite agree D It’s great to hear that 25. Sam and Linh are at a coffee shop - Sam: “Would you like to have some coffee or a glass of lemonade?” - Linh: “ _” A No, I like both B Either is fine C Yes, I’d love to D You’re welcome 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 of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30 STAYING IN TOUCH People have been recording information in the form of writing since ancient times Latin, the language of religion, and French, the language of the rich and powerful, were the (26) languages in the Middle Ages in Europe Subjects were usually connected to religion, trade and government, although historians have also come across love letters (27) people wrote to stay in touch in those times After the invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, books and documents in people's native languages became readily available This, together with improvements in education and the spread of postal services in the nineteenth century, permitted families and friends to (28) messages to each other by letter Maintaining contact was much easier than it had ever been In recent years, (29) _, everything has changed Mobile phones, emails and text messages are replacing letters Why bother writing a letter when you can make small talk on the phone for very little cost? (30) _ people would agree, however, that there is something very special about receiving a personal, handwritten letter (Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz) 26 A realised B preferred C expected D compared 27 A what B whose C when D that 28 A receive B contribute C transfer D convey 29 A moreover B because C though D in contrast 30 A Another B Every C Few D Most 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 You know what they say; find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life So, if you are thinking about what to with your life, this may be something to consider Choosing a career can be difficult Especially because there are so many jobs to choose from and many things to think about, such as qualifications and financial rewards So how you pick a career? The only answer seems to be "choose one that makes you feel that you are getting paid for doing something you truly love" Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen on something that you can make a career out of, you need to consider certain things about yourself What suits your personality? We are all different and just because your best friend wants to be a doctor, this does not mean that you should follow You need to make an informed decision This means thinking carefully about the path you need to follow to get that job Are you willing to get the training or education needed? You must also consider why you really want to it If it's just because it's well paid, then sometime in the future you are going to feel 'empty', even with a healthy bank account Nowadays, there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you You need to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically Also, you may need to talk to your parents who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what you should They have your best interests at heart. They don't want to see you having financial problems or being unemployed But at the end of the day, it is your life There is no point in being miserable for the next forty years just to please someone else (Adapted from Succeed in B1 Preliminary by Andrew Betsis and Lawrence Mamas) 31. Which could be the best title for the passage? A Finding a Job Online B Tips to Have a Well-Paid Job C The New Era of Job Finding? D Choosing a Career 32. According to paragraph 1, what is the advice given for choosing a job? A You should choose a job that can be very demanding B It’s a good idea to find a paid job that you really like C It’s advisable to choose a highly-paid job D It’s recommended that you should avoid a boring job 33. The word informed in paragraph mostly means A unexpected B quick C wise D hard C Ideas D Experiences 34. The word They in paragraph refers to A Interests B Parents 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A You have to be responsible for your job choices B A well-paid job may not satisfy you down the road C Honesty is an important trait that ensures you a steady job D You need to find a job that suits your personality 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 Think of an endangered species What comes to mind? The giant panda and the blue whale? And what these creatures all have in common? They're known as 'charismatic megafauna', in other words, large species of animals which appeals to a lot of people However, less well-known or 'exciting' creatures are far more likely to actually become extinct because they don't get enough attention from researchers The Ugly Animal Preservation Society's mascot is the blob fish, voted the world's ugliest animal With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body it's far from attractive This marine creature lives deep in the ocean, where the pressure is very high As a result, it has tiny fins and no skeleton, which keeps it from being crushed by the water pressure Unfortunately, when fishing boats sweep the ocean floor, looking for other fish and crustaceans, these fish can get swept into the nets accidentally, which is causing their numbers to drop The California condor is another accidental victim of human activity These huge birds with bald heads and big beaks weigh up to fourteen kilos, have a wingspan of up to two metres and can live as long as sixty years They play an important role in the ecosystem by feeding on dead animals, thus preventing the spread of disease Reintroduced into the wild after becoming extinct, other than in captivity, they are now under threat once more because of chemical pesticides introduced into the food chain and lead poisoning from the ammunition used to kill the animals they feed on Other creatures become endangered precisely because people find them ugly Take the aye aye for example Found only on the island of Madagascar, the aye aye is the world's largest nocturnal primate During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night They are solitary creatures, furry, but strange looking, with big eyes, large ears and long, thin, pointed fingers The middle finger is particularly thin and they use it to gently knock on trees Then they reach into the tree and pull out any insects that respond to the knocking Unfortunately, the way they look means that they are traditionally considered an omen of bad luck Some people even believe that if they point that thin middle finger at someone, they will die As a result, they are often killed, even though, like many endangered species, they are now protected by law (Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz) 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage? A Are Endangered Species Getting Enough Attention? B They Need Saving Too! C ‘Ugly Animals’: Why Do They Become Extinct? D Conservation Programmes for Unattractive Species 37. The phrase appeals to in paragraph mostly means A requests B interests C damages D replaces 38. According to paragraph 1, what features the giant panda and the blue whale share? A They aren’t being saved from extinction B They aren’t popular in the animal world C They don’t get attention from researchers D They have attractive appearances 39. The word they in paragraph refers to A chemical pesticides B the California condors C dead animals D kilos 40. The word omen in paragraph is closest in meaning to A behaviour B speed C origin D sign 41. Which of the following is true, according to the passage? A The life expectancy of the California condor is rather low B The water pressure poses a threat to the survival of the blob fish C The aye aye has the habit of hunting just after the sunrise D The California condor is under threat due to chemical pollution 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The complete disappearance of the California condor can affect the food chain B The number of the aye aye is dropping significantly because of their middle finger C The spread of disease could be encouraged by the extinction of the California condor D The blob fish is vulnerable to humans due to their natural defence mechanism 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 43. Air pollution became very serious in recent years due to human activity A became B serious C due to D activity 44. The president did not sound unduly concerned that the new policy would be disadvantaged to the future development of the company A unduly B policy C disadvantaged D future development 45. If the essay were written in a simpler way, they would be rated as good A were B simpler C they D as 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 46. I’m sure that he didn’t commit the crime as he was with me at that time A He can’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time B He needn’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time C He should have committed the crime as he was with me at that time D He must have committed the crime as he was with me at that time 47. “Did you go to the beach yesterday?” asked my friend A My friend asked me if I went to the beach yesterday B My friend asked me if I had gone to the beach the day before C My friend asked me if I have gone to the beach yesterday D My friend asked me if I would go to the beach the previous day 48. She began to work for this charitable organisation years ago A She hasn’t worked for this charitable organisation for years B She didn’t work for this charitable organisation years ago C She last worked for this charitable organisation years ago D She has worked for this charitable organisation for years 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 49. They couldn’t afford a meal at a restaurant They were very poor A If it hadn’t been for their poverty, they could afford a meal at a restaurant B Unless they were very poor, they could afford a meal at a restaurant C But for their poverty, they could have afforded a meal at a restaurant D If they had been poor, they couldn’t have afforded a meal at a restaurant 50. He will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle He isn’t aware of that much A No matter how much he is aware of, he will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle B Not until he stopped living a sedentary lifestyle did he understand how he developed serious diseases C So serious are his diseases that he isn’t aware of the danger of living a sedentary lifestyle D So little does he realise that he will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ ĐỊNH KÌ THÁNG - 2023 Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI CHI TIẾT 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 A. cast B. cite C. cold D. cup Giải thích: A cast /kɑːst/ (n): dàn diễn viên B cite /saɪt/ (v): trích dẫn C cold /kəʊld/ (n): bệnh cảm lạnh D cup /kʌp/ (n): cốc Đáp án B có âm “c” phát âm /s/, đáp án lại phát âm /k/ → Chọn đáp án B A bite B sign C hide D fill Giải thích: A bite /baɪt/ (v): cắn B sign /saɪn/ (v): ký tên C hide /haɪd/ (v): giấu D fill /fɪl/ (v): đổ đầy, lấp đầy Đáp án D có âm “i” phát âm /ɪ/, đáp án lại phát âm /aɪ/ → Chọn đáp án D 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions A carry B admit Giải thích: A carry /ˈkỉr.i/ (v): mang theo C decline D protect B admit /ədˈmɪt/ (v): thừa nhận C decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ (v): giảm D protect /prəˈtekt/ (v): bảo vệ Đáp án A có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ → Chọn đáp án A A courteous B natural C effective D powerful Giải thích: A courteous /ˈkɜː.ti.əs/ (adj): lịch B natural /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ (adj): tự nhiên C effective /ɪˈfek.tɪv/ (adj): hiệu D powerful /ˈpaʊə.fəl/ (adj): quyền lực Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ → Chọn đáp án C Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 5. Hana rarely goes to the theatre, _? A didn’t she B has she C doesn’t she D does she Giải thích: Câu hỏi (Tag questions): Mệnh đề dùng từ có nghĩa phủ định (rarely) → câu hỏi khẳng định Mệnh đề dùng động từ thường HTĐ → câu hỏi đuôi dùng “do/does” ==> Câu hỏi đuôi dùng “does she” Tạm dịch: Hana đến nhà hát, không? → Chọn đáp án D 6. I find that Japanese are very friendly A a B the C Ø (no article) D an Giải thích: Mạo từ: Ta dùng mạo từ “the” trước tính từ để tầng lớp người xã hội Tạm dịch: Tôi cảm thấy người Nhật thân thiện → Chọn đáp án B 7. Because of working hard, Jimmy finally achieved A successful Giải thích: B success C succeed D successfully Kiến thức từ vựng: - successful (adj): thành công - success (n): thành công - succeed (v): thành công - successfully (adv): cách thành công Chỗ trống đứng sau ngoại động từ achieve → cần danh từ Tạm dịch: Vì làm việc chăm chỉ, Jimmy cuối đạt thành công → Chọn đáp án B 8. He has the habit of _ notes in English lessons A doing B staying C holding D taking Giải thích: Cụm từ (Collocations): take notes: ghi Tạm dịch: Anh có thói quen ghi tiết học tiếng Anh → Chọn đáp án D 9. Huyen _ to play the guitar since she was A has learnt B had learnt C is learning D was learning Giải thích: Hịa hợp thì: HTHT + since + QKĐ Tạm dịch: Huyền học chơi ghita từ cô lên → Chọn đáp án A 10. During the first 10 minutes of the presentation, her lack of confidence out a mile A lay B stuck C kept D met Giải thích: Thành ngữ (Idioms): stick out/stand out a mile: dễ thấy, bật Tạm dịch: Trong suốt 10 phút đầu thuyết trình, rõ ràng cô thiếu tự tin → Chọn đáp án B 11. Do you think that teachers by robots in the future? A replace B were replaced Giải thích: Câu bị động (Passive voice): Câu bị động TLĐ: will be + V3/V-ed C have replaced D will be replaced giàu có quyền lực, ngôn ngữ ưa chuộng vào thời Trung Cổ châu Âu.) → Chọn đáp án B 27 A what B whose C when D that Giải thích: Mệnh đề quan hệ (Relative clause): Dùng đại từ “that” làm chủ ngữ thay cho danh từ vật đứng trước (love letters) Tạm dịch: Subjects were usually connected to religion, trade and government, although historians have also come across love letters that people wrote to stay in touch in those times (Các chủ đề thường liên quan đến tơn giáo, thương mại phủ, nhà sử học bắt gặp thư tình mà người viết để giữ liên lạc với vào thời đó.) → Chọn đáp án D 28 A receive B contribute C transfer D convey Giải thích: A receive (v): nhận B contribute (v): đóng góp C transfer (v): chuyển D convey (v): truyền tải, truyền đạt → convey something to somebody: truyền tải đến Tạm dịch: This, together with improvements in education and the spread of postal services in the nineteenth century, permitted families and friends to convey messages to each other by letter (Điều này, với tiến giáo dục phổ biến dịch vụ thư tín vào kỷ 19, cho phép gia đình bạn bè truyền đạt tin nhắn cho qua thư.) → Chọn đáp án D 29 A moreover B because C though D in contrast Giải thích: A moreover: B because: C though: nhiên, dù D in contrast: trái lại Tạm dịch: In recent years, though, everything has changed (Tuy nhiên, năm gần đây, thứ đổi thay.) → Chọn đáp án C 30 A Another B Every C Few D Most Giải thích: A Another + N (số ít): khác B Every + N (số ít): C Few + N (số nhiều): D Most + N (số nhiều/không đếm được): đa số, hầu hết Tạm dịch: Most people would agree, however, that there is something very special about receiving a personal, handwritten letter (Tuy nhiên, đa số người đồng tình có số cảm giác đặc biệt nhận thư viết tay.) → Chọn đáp án 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 31 to 35 You know what they say; find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life So, if you are thinking about what to with your life, this may be something to consider Choosing a career can be difficult Especially because there are so many jobs to choose from and many things to think about, such as qualifications and financial rewards So how you pick a career? The only answer seems to be "choose one that makes you feel that you are getting paid for doing something you truly love" Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen on something that you can make a career out of, you need to consider certain things about yourself What suits your personality? We are all different and just because your best friend wants to be a doctor, this does not mean that you should follow You need to make an informed decision This means thinking carefully about the path you need to follow to get that job Are you willing to get the training or education needed? You must also consider why you really want to it If it's just because it's well paid, then sometime in the future you are going to feel 'empty', even with a healthy bank account Nowadays, there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you You need to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically Also, you may need to talk to your parents who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what you should They have your best interests at heart. They don't want to see you having financial problems or being unemployed But at the end of the day, it is your life There is no point in being miserable for the next forty years just to please someone else (Adapted from Succeed in B1 Preliminary by Andrew Betsis and Lawrence Mamas) Giải thích: TẠM DỊCH:   You know what they say; find a job you love and Bạn biết rõ câu người thường nói, tìm you will never work a day in your life So, if you cơng việc mình u bạn khơng làm are thinking about what to with your life, this việc ngày đời Vì thế, bạn may be something to consider Choosing a career suy nghĩ việc làm với đời mình, có can be difficult Especially because there are so lẽ chuyện cần cân nhắc Chọn nghề many jobs to choose from and many things to think khó khăn Đặc biệt có q nhiều cơng about, such as qualifications and financial việc để chọn lựa nhiều việc phải nghĩ ngợi, rewards So how you pick a career? The only chẳng hạn trình độ chun mơn answer seems to be "choose one that makes you phần thưởng tài Vậy bạn chọn nghề nghiệp feel that you are getting paid for doing something nào? Câu trả lời dường là  you truly love" "hãy chọn công việc khiến bạn cảm thấy bạn đang được trả lương làm điều  thật yêu thích" Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen Trừ bạn lớn lên với tài sẵn có bạn on something that you can make a career out of, thích làm việc mà bạn biến thành you need to consider certain things about yourself nghề nghiệp, nếu khơng thì, bạn cần phải xem What suits your personality? We are all different xét số điểm cụ thể thân Cơng việc and just because your best friend wants to be a phù hợp với tính cách bạn? Chúng ta khác doctor, this does not mean that you should follow nhau và chỉ người bạn thân bạn muốn trở You need to make an informed decision This means thành bác sĩ, điều khơng có nghĩa bạn nên thinking carefully about the path you need to follow làm theo Bạn cần phải đưa định khôn to get that job Are you willing to get the training ngoan Điều đồng nghĩa với việc suy nghĩ kỹ or education needed? You must also consider why đường mà bạn cần để có cơng việc đó you really want to it If it's just because it's well Bạn có sẵn sàng tham gia đào tạo hoặc giáo paid, then sometime in the future you are going to dục cần thiết hay không? Bạn phải cân nhắc feel 'empty', even with a healthy bank account lý bạn thật muốn làm công việc Nếu mức lương cao, đơi sau bạn cảm thấy "trống rỗng", Nowadays, there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you You need to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically Also, you may need to talk to your parents who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what you should They have your best interests at heart They don't want to see you having financial problems or being unemployed But at the end of the day, it is your life There is no point in being miserable for the next forty years just to please someone else có tài khoản ngân hàng đầy tiền Ngày nay, có vơ vàn trang nghề nghiệp trực tuyến, điều yếu đến từ bạn Bạn cần thành thật đánh giá kỹ tài cách thực tế Bạn cần phải nói chuyện với bố mẹ mình, người có quan điểm khác nhau, dựa vào trải nghiệm riêng họ, bạn nên làm Họ muốn điều tốt đến với bạn Họ không muốn thấy bạn gặp phải vấn đề tài bị thất nghiệp Nhưng cuối thì, đời bạn Khơng có ích lợi cảm thấy tuyệt vọng 40 năm để làm hài lịng 31. Which could be the best title for the passage? A Finding a Job Online B Tips to Have a Well-Paid Job C The New Era of Job Finding? D Choosing a Career Giải thích: Đâu tiêu đề phù hợp cho đoạn văn? A Tìm việc làm trực tuyến B Bí để có việc làm lương cao C Kỷ nguyên tìm việc làm? D Chọn nghề nghiệp Tóm tắt: Đoạn văn nói yếu tố cần cân nhắc để chọn việc làm phù hợp ==> Chọn nghề nghiệp → Chọn đáp án D 32. According to paragraph 1, what is the advice given for choosing a job? A You should choose a job that can be very demanding B It’s a good idea to find a paid job that you really like C It’s advisable to choose a highly-paid job D It’s recommended that you should avoid a boring job Giải thích: Theo đoạn 1, lời khuyên dành cho việc lựa chọn cơng việc gì? A Bạn nên chọn cơng việc địi hỏi cao B Bạn nên tìm cơng việc có lương mà bạn thật thích C Bạn nên chọn cơng việc lương cao D Bạn nên tránh công việc tẻ nhạt Thông tin: So how you pick a career? The only answer seems to be "choose one that makes you feel that you are getting paid for doing something you truly love". (Vậy bạn chọn nghề nghiệp nào? Câu trả lời dường "hãy chọn công việc khiến bạn cảm thấy bạn trả lương làm điều thật u thích".) → Chọn đáp án B 33. The word informed in paragraph mostly means A unexpected Giải thích: B quick C wise D hard