ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG MÔN TIẾNG ANH DÀNH CHO HỌC SINH 2K5,6,7 NGÀY 23042023 ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 10 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 A laugh B although C weigh D plough Question A extinct B positive C thrilling D impressive 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 A parent B paper C disease D weather Question A disaster B countryman C stadium D habitat Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Many of the items such as rings, key chains, or souvenirs are made of unusual shell or unique stones illegally _ from the protected areas A which is removed B removing C which is removing D removed Question He arrived _ than anyone else, so he had to wait more than an hour A earlier B more early C early D earliest Question As soon as the taxi _, we will be able to leave for the airport A arrives B arrive C will arrive D arrived Question Do you have any objections _ this new road scheme? A for B with C at D to Question No one on the plane was alive in the accident last night, _? A wasn’t he B weren’t they C were they D was he Question 10 Regular radio broadcasting to inform and entertain the general public started in _ 1920s A the B a C Ø (no article) D an Question 11 Mr Nixon refused to answer the questions on the _ that the matter was confidential A reasons B excuses C grounds D foundation Question 12 Let's take _ the situation before we make a final decision A up with B up on C stock of D out of Question 13 He expected _ for an Oscar, but he wasn’t A nominating B to nominate C to be nominated D being nominated Question 14 Weasley really takes after his father Ron A gone B passed C late D ceased Question 15 The teacher and her students _ a discussion about job orientation when the light went out A were having B are having C have had D have Question 16 The museum the biggest collection of antique toys in Europe A inhabits B dwells C encloses D houses Question 17 He _ the job as an administrative assistant if he meets the requirements of the company A offers B will be offered C offered D is offering Question 18 Every morning, my mother usually drinks several cups of tea, has a _ breakfast and then leads the buffalo to the field A quick B quickly C quickness D quicker Question 19 You seem to have a in your throat Would you like some water? A frog B bee C bird D rat Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 20 “Andy broke my painting! I will kill him!” – “ ” A Contain yourself! C Cut it out! B Poor Andy, I hope he’s OK D Give it a rest! Question 21 “You look stunning in that dress, Marie!” – “ ” A Really? Thank you so much C I like white dresses! B It is very likely that I D You’re telling a lie! 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 22 Remember that all ideas should be listened to, not dismissed immediately A considered B explained C acclaimed D supported Question 23 Asuna was very happy because she knew that her ideas had really taken off A vanished B broken C failed D declined 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 24 I think trying to convince him would be a lost cause, considering how he always refuses to change his mind about what he has already decided A damaging B insensitive C irritating D pointless Question 25: She drank too much wine and was later arrested for driving under the influence A driving while distracted B driving while drunk C driving without a license D driving too fast Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26 It’s possible that it will rain heavily this evening A It must rain heavily this evening B It can’t rain heavily this evening C It needn’t rain heavily this evening D It may rain heavily this evening Question 27 The last time she went out with him was two years ago A She hadn’t gone out with him for two years B She has gone out with him two years ago B She hasn't gone out with him for two years D She have gone out with him since two years Question 28 He said to them: “Who will you see before you leave here?” A He asked them who they would see before they left there B He asked them who would they see before they left there C He asked them who they would see before you left there D He asked them who you would see before they left there Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 29: Yesterday, for the first time in his life, Mike refuses to follow his parents' advice A first time B refuses C to follow D advice Question 30: It is not permissive for employers to discriminate on grounds of age, sex and race A permissive B employers C discriminate D and race Question 31: Some snakes have hollow teeth called fans that they use to poison its victims A Some B called C use D its Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32 Her English is not good She can’t apply for the job as a interpretter A If her English were good, she could apply for the job as a interpretter B If her English had been good, she couldn’t have applied for the job as a interpretter C She wishes her English weren’t good so that she could apply for the job as a interpretter D Provided that her English is good, she can’t apply for the job as a interpretter Question 33 He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk A No sooner had he returned from his walk when he got down to writing the letter B Not until he returned from his walk did he get down to writing the letter C Only after he had returned from his walk did he get down to writing the letter D Hardly had he returned from his walk when he got down to writing the letter 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 white tea to black tea, oolong tea, and green tea, there are various types of tea that people consume on a day-to-day basis nowadays Although many people only drink teas for the soothing feeling and sweet tastes they offer, studies have shown that they are capable of enhancing your mental health Studies suggest that the amino acid L-theanine found in the tea plant alters the attention networks in the brain and has demonstrable effects on brain waves, leading to a feeling of relaxation without making you feel sleepy In one study, subjects who drank tea produced more accurate results during an attention task and also felt more alert than subjects who did not Green tea, in particular, has been shown to help individuals relax and concentrate more fully on tasks The polyphenols in tea can contribute to better cognitive performance and working memory A recent study with elderly participants has shown that green tea helps slow the age-related decline in brain function such as declining memory, cognitive impairment and dementia Further early-stage research on the benefits of tea for preventing Alzheimer’s disease has led to promising results, finding that a component of green tea can disrupt the build-up of brain plaques, which can prevent blood from flowing into your brain or damage nerve cells Finally, tea has been shown to reduce the effects of a stressful event Participants in one study reported that symptoms of stress such as stiffness of the shoulders, fatigue of the eyes and headaches decreased after drinking cups of oolong tea every day for a week Black tea has also been shown to reduce stress hormone levels if consumed regularly (Adapted from ontario.cmha.ca) Question 34: What is the passage mainly about? A How drinking tea improves our mood B Mental health benefits of drinking tea C The most common types of tea D Studies on types of tea and their benefits Question 35: The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A people B teas C tastes D studies Question 36: The word “demonstrable” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A approved B memorable C notable D distinguished Question 37: According to paragraphs 3, research has shown that green tea _ A contains substances that boost brain health B prevents the human brain from getting older C can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's D can weaken the harmful effects of brain plaque Question 38: Which of the following is NOT supported by information in the passage? A Green tea can improve focus and calmness at the same time B Polyphenols in green tea has the most positive impacts on memory C Regularly drinking tea can help combat stress-related health issues D Drinking black tea more often may make you less stressed 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 Stories of poor people digging through garbage bags to find anything they can reuse or recycle have sadly become all too common However, in the Filipino capital city of Manila, the poor are not just looking for re-usable goods among the rubbish but for food to feed their families They call this kind of discarded food pagpag, meaning "shaking off the dirt" After many years of scavenging, Myrna Salazar, a 40-year-old Manila resident, insists she can identify spoiled meat, which she leaves “If the food is as soft as this, it can’t be eaten,” she says, pinching meat that has gone bad “But if the pork or chicken is as hard as this, this is the pagpag meat we collect,” she continues, “We’re used to eating it We clean the meat thoroughly to remove the smell and so that it will taste good.” Salazar has no concerns about the health risks of eating pagpag “If you have a strong immune system, it’s rare for you to get sick,” she says “We don’t need to spend our money to buy food in the market Sometimes we find rice, cooking oil and soy sauce in the garbage, all for free.” Cristopher Sabal, a senior technical officer at the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), expresses his sympathy for the plight of those surviving on pagpag, but he is firmly against claims that pagpag can be eaten “safely” if you are strong enough, or that unsanitary or harmful meat can be detected and avoided “You cannot see bacteria, you cannot see how dirty leftover meat is just by looking,” he says “We can definitely say it has an impact in the stunting of growth in children Aside from that, they would be at risk of acquiring critical diseases like hepatitis A, cholera, typhoid.” Despite the dangers, the sad reality is that poor Filipino families with too many mouths to feed still has to rely on pagpag Susana Abrera, 60, often buys from Salazar to prepare dinner for her husband and two grandchildren "We are cautious … If pagpag tastes and smells sour it means the meat is already spoiled and we give it to the pigs and dogs If we feel sick, we go to the health centre and they can detect our ailment." Still, she yearns for her grandchildren to improve their circumstances some day “I want them to have a good life far from our lives here I tell them to study hard and some day not eat pagpag.” (Adapted from scmp.com) Question 39: Which best serves as the title for this passage? A The Dangers of Pagpag And Why The Poor in The Philippines Must Still Eat It B In The Poorest Parts of Philippines, This Hazardous Dish Is Gaining Popularity C How Pagpag Reflects The Problem Of Widespread Poverty In The Philippines D For Poor Filipinos, Leftover Food In The Garbage Is Their Way Of Surviving Question 40: In paragraph 2, what we learn about Myrna Salazar? A She collects all the leftover meat she can find to feed the family B She has to rely on pagpag since she doesn't have any money C She knows pagpag is dangerous but chooses to eat it anyway D She believes that she can cook and eat pagpag in a safe manner Question 41: The word “plight” in paragraph can be best replaced by _ A downside B hardship C accident D setback Question 42: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A pagpag B immune system C leftover meat D bacteria Question 43: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A For Salazar, eating pagpag is one way to save money B Sabal disagrees with the idea that pagpag is safe as long as people are cautious C For crowded poor families in the Philippines, avoiding pagpag is not an option D A large amount of pagpag meat is fed to pigs or dogs Question 44: The phrase “yearns for” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A takes interest in B is keen on C desires strongly D is optimistic about Question 45: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage? A Eating pagpag can negatively affect children both in the short term and long term B Abrera often visits the health centre to ensure she is not sick from eating pagpag C Pagpag-related illnesses are surprisingly rare among the poor in the Philippines D Most poor Filipinos believe they are healthy enough to eat pagpag with no risk 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 The “Ghosts” On Your Map Although we rely on them a lot, you will be surprised to hear that maps can be wrong And in many cases, these errors are not accidental, but by (46) _ But there’s actually a good reason for this: if you create a map that is completely accurate, there’s nothing to stop (47) people from copying your work, and in such a case, you would have no way prove that they had really done so So, to protect their work, many map-makers, or cartographers, (48) a simple but effective method They add small errors or jokes somewhere in the map, (49) _ act as a kind of watermark for the map-maker: fake towns, say, or imaginary streets Of course, this is great for map companies, but less great for those of us who believe in the mistakes In the 1970s, (50) , the official map of Boulder County, Colorado, included a peak called Mount Richard as part of the Rocky mountains, which, as you may have guessed, didn’t exist at all (Adapted from citymonitor.ai) Question 46: A purpose B intention C design D objective Question 47: A other B all of C the other D every Question 48: A enlist B engage C employ D enrol Question 49: A whom B who C that D which Question 50: A as a result B for example C in addition D nevertheless THE END