KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 ĐỀ LUYỆN 2 MÔN TIẾNG ANH 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 pr[.]
KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 ĐỀ LUYỆN 2: MÔN TIẾNG ANH Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A chair B cheap C chorus D child Question 2: A nourish B flourish C southern D floury Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A entertain B recommend C supportive D disappoint Question 4: A complain B manage C improve D forgive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: The Youtube video about history we allow will help their learning A our children watched B our children watch C our children to watch D our children watching Question 6: I think she will pass the exams with flying colors, ? A won’t she B don’t I C does she D will she Question 7: Wendy went to the shopping mall yesterday She bought A a pair of sports new Italian shoes B a pair of new sports Italian shoes C a pair of new Italian sports shoes D a pair of Italian new sports shoes Question 8: The climbers were rescued by a helicopter A exhaust B exhausting C exhausted D exhaustingly Question 9: My sister will spend her summer holiday in Australia A after she finished her entrance exams B by the time she had finished her entrance exams C as soon as she finishes her entrance exams D when she will finish her entrance exams Question 10: If only Laura her homework last night She got a C for not completing all the tasks A will finish B finished C have finished D had finished Question 11: Her illness was we thought at first A much seriouser than B much more serious than C much as serious than D much serious than Question 12: After the assassination attempt, President Reagan’s doctor suggested that he a short rest at Camp David A take B took C takes D will take Question 13: There is a shortage of food in the disaster-stricken areas of Asia A unstable B powerful C erratic D critical Question 14: The entire Southern region is still in its dry season, normally lasts from late November to May A that B whom C which D when Question 15: I think nothing is more interesting than sitting in the sunshine and enjoying the beauty of _ nature A a B an C the D Ø Question 16: It was extremely cold outside, the Greens had no choice but to clear the snow from the pavement outside their home or else they couldn't go to work A even B since C yet D unless Question 17: I can't find my wallet anywhere I must have left it the movie theater A on B above C at D under Question 18: Sportsmen their political differences on the sports field A take part B put aside C take place D keep apart Question 19: I'm in two about whether to stay home today or go to school because I feel really bad A hands B legs C minds D eyes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 20: Two students are talking about the test - Student A: “This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!” - Student B: “ _, but I think it’s quite easy.” A A I couldn’t agree more B I understand what you’re saying C You’re right D I don’t see in that way Question 21: Jane is late for the weekly meeting - Jane: “I’m sorry I was stuck in a traffic jam.” - Manager: “ ” A It’s OK We’ve just started B Don’t apologize It’s all my fault C Never mind Thanks D You should feel sorry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Researchers have found that people are sleeping fewer hours a night than before, and our health is deteriorating as a result A improving B degrading C purifying D threatened Question 23: Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is doing his job A eagerness B weakness C indifference D softness 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 24: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking A irritates me B steers me C moves me D frightens me Question 25: They have been forced to live in harsh environments, such as deserts and Arctic wastelands A suburban B forgotten C abandoned D extreme 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 26: They shouldn't have played the football match in such bad weather A The football match shouldn't have been played in such bad weather B The football match shouldn't have been played by them in such bad weather C The football match shouldn't be played in such bad weather D The football match shouldn't have played in such bad weather Question 27: "If I were you, I would take the job," said my roommate A My roommate was thinking about taking the job B My roommate advised me to take the job C My roommate introduced the idea of taking the job to me D My roommate insisted on taking the job for me Question 28: This is the first time my mom has spent her holiday in Nha Trang A My mom has never spent her holiday in Nha Trang before B My mom spent her holiday in Nha Trang at first C Never before my mom has spent her holiday in Nha Trang D It is Nha Trang that my mom has spent her holiday more than once 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 29: Susan's mother is very pleasant that she has made lots of progress this semester A B C D Question 30: More Asian students than American counterparts agree that a husband is obliged A B to tell his wife where he has been if he come home late C D Question 31: Today, although her status varies from country to country, women in most parts A B C of the world have gained significant legal rights D 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 32: Jessica paid a visit to the local orphanage She then decided to donate part of her savings to the orphans there A Jessica had hardly decided to donate part of her savings to the orphans when she paid a visit to the local orphanage B Having paid a visit to the local orphanage, Jessica decided to donate part of her savings to the orphans there C Before she paid a visit to the local orphanage, Jessica decided to donate part of her savings to the orphans there D It was only when Jessica had decided to donate part of her savings to the orphans that she paid a visit to the local orphanage Question 33: Very few students can understand the task The requirements of the task are very confusing A If the requirements of the task were not so confusing, more students could understand it B If the requirements of the task were not easy, more students could understand it C Provided the requirements of the task hadn’t been confusing, more students could understand it D Had it not been for the confusing requirements of the task, more students couldn’t understand it Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38 The three months of June, July and August in 2003 were the warmest ever (34) _ in western and central Europe, with record national highs in Portugal, Germany and Switzerland as well as in Britain And they were the warmest by a very long way Over a great rectangular block of the Earth stretching from west of Paris to northern Italy, taking in Switzerland and southern Germany, (35) _ average temperature for the 2003 summer months was 3.78°C above the long-term norm, said the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) of the University of East Anglia in Norwich That excess might not seem a lot until you are aware of the context - but then you realise it is enormous There is nothing like this in previous data, anywhere It is considered so exceptional that Professor Phil Jones, the CRU's director, is prepared to say openly - in a way few scientists have done before - that the 2003 extreme may be directly attributed, not to natural climate variability, (36) _ to global warming caused by human actions The summer of 2003 has, in a sense, been one (37) _ climate scientists have long been expecting Until now, the warming has been manifesting itself mainly in winters that have been less cold than in summers that have been much hotter Last week, the United Nations predicted that winters were warming so quickly that winter sports would die out in Europe’s lower-level ski resorts But sooner or later, the unprecedented hot summer was bound (38) _, and this year it did Source: The 2003 Heatwave - World Weather Attribution Question 34: Question 35: Question 36: Question 37: Question 38: A recorded A an A then A that A to get B changed B a B but B when B to come C listened C the C and C who C to go D called D zero D so D this D to disappear 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 39 to 43 Da Vinci was born in Italy in 1452 He took to art at an early age and at age 14, he went to study as an apprentice in Florence under the artist Verrocchio For the next six years, Da Vinci picked up drawing, carpentry, sculpting, and many other techniques from his master and his talent was evident In fact, Da Vinci was such a good painter that his talent frustrated his master Eventually, Verrocchio was so frustrated by his student’s genius that he stopped painting altogether Da Vinci would draw up plans for several futuristic inventions including tanks, submarines, and flying machines He also mastered the art of drawing every muscle and detail of the human body The only criticism one could make of Da Vinci is that his brilliant mind jumped so quickly from subject to subject that he rarely completed the works he started The ones he did finish were often spectacular masterpieces, such as his paintings The Last Supper and the timeless Mona Lisa The latter, which is on display at the Louvre in Paris, is arguably the most famous painting of all times because of its incredible detail and realism Although Da Vinci died in 1519, his effect on the art world has never waned He helped coin the term “Renaissance man” which refers to someone who excels in many different areas Perhaps the greatest present Da Vinci left behind was his journals Admirers and students of his work can examine 13,000 pages of his notes, drawings, and ideas to better understand what made this genius tick Source: science.gov Question 39: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A Da Vinci: A Talented Painter B Da Vinci’s childhood C Da Vinci and his Master D A Renaissance Man Question 40: Why did the author mention "tanks, submarines, and flying machines" in Paragraph 2? A To tell the readers the stories about these groundbreaking inventions B To make the readers more curious about Da Vinci C To exemplify Da Vinci's drawing skills for modern inventions D To compare Da Vinci with other great men of his times Question 41: The word the latter in paragraph refers to A The Last Supper B Mona Lisa C The Lourve D Incomplete works Question 42: According to the passage, all the statements below are true EXCEPT: A Da Vinci's contributions to the art have been well-acknowledged B Da Vinci did not have any artwork on exhibition during his lifetime C Da Vinci was able to perfect his drawing skills of bodily elements D Da Vinci was also a word creator before he died in 1519 Question 43: The word He in paragraph refers to A the author B Mona Lisa C Verrocchio D Da Vinci 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 44 to 50 Say Sayonara to Sushi? There are few meals as nutritious as a plate of fresh fish Whether eaten steamed or raw, fish provides our bodies with healthy fats and it tastes great, too Yet for years, the fishing industry has practised overfishing, depleting the world’s oceans It has been estimated that 85 percent of stocks worldwide have been diminished to a dangerous level Statistics show that the average person consumes more than four times as much fish as someone from the 1950s As the world’s population grows and more people are able to afford pricier foods, the problem will likely get worse In truth, knowledge of the shortage of fish is not something new Since the late 1980s, despite increased technology and a greater demand for fish, the total global catch has not increased Eager to make a buck, some fishermen have resorted to illegal tactics to catch more fish and increase their income They will violate regulations by fishing in waters that are supposed to be off-limits To make matters worse, they often use mile-long drift nets which trap and kill large numbers of unwanted marine life for no reason at all These practices only serve to destroy fishes’ habitats and speed up the rate of population decline As a result of dwindling fish supplies, many nations are turning to farmed fish About half of the fish sold today is derived from this practice Supporters point out its efficiency and that it is more feasible to support populations in this manner than with land animals However, there are still many hurdles to overcome Many of the current farm fisheries are poorly run by their owners Poor practices can lead to marine pollution, as waters can be filled with fish manure and extra feed that is not consumed Some farmed fish have limited space, which causes disease This in turn can lead to health issues for the people who consume the fish Still, some regard fish farming as the way of the future They suggest that with a few modifications, it would be possible to meet the growing demand for fish Others have suggested more drastic measures, such as placing a ten-year ban on capturing some species, to deal with the shortage These people argue that a decade would provide sufficient time for the fish population to replenish itself back to healthy levels Hopefully, nations can come together and agree upon an effective course of action before it is too late Source: Sustainable Fishing - National Geographic Society Question 44: What is the biggest problem mentioned in the passage? A Not enough people are buying fish B The global fish population is dropping C Fish are too expensive D Too many fishermen have gone unemployed Question 45: The amount of fish caught annually has over the past two decades A been on the rise B stayed unchanged C dropped considerably D disappeared Question 46: Which of the following best describes drift nets? A Many nations favor them B Advanced technology with multiple benefits C They don’t have any effect on fish D They are a dangerous and harmful tool Question 47: Which of the following best matches the meaning of the word hurdles in paragraph A prayers B blessings C benefits D obstacles Question 48: What does the word they in the last paragraph refer to? A.campaigns B organizations C fisheries D supporters Question 49: What does the passage say about farmed fishing? A It could be improved with some modifications B It is perfect just the way it is C It is perfectly not going to help the problem D It is undoubtedly the way to go Question 50: Why might fishermen stop catching fish for 10 years? A They feel sorry for the fish B The oceans have become too dangerous C They hope it will create a higher population of fish D They believe better technology will be available by then HẾT