Nguyen Trai high school KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA 2019 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 divided B advocated C added D controlled Question 2: A garbage B plastic C pattern D natural Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A obligation B achievement C occupation D documentary Question 4: A demand B rely C offer D attempt Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 5: I don’t care about the made, can you show me best car available in your showroom? A B C D Question 6: No announcement about the results have been made so far A B C D Question 7: He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct one to complete each of the following sentences Question 8: My parents weren’t strict with me at all They me what I wanted A let B made C allowed Question 9: Take a map with you you lose your way A so B in case C because Question 10: School children are looking forward to on holiday A go B going C be going D agreed D although D went Question 11: I would have told you if I _ him A had meet B had met C met D would meet Question 12: Mrs Young the most famous archaeologist in our city A says to be B is said to be C is said that D said to be Question 13: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _ any solutions A looked into B come up with C thought over D got round to Question 14: We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best- sellers this year A which B whom C whose D who Question 15: Lan’s parents respect her to move out and live independently A decisive B decide C decision D decisively Question 16: There is in my bed room A a square wooden old table C a wooden old square table B an old square wooden table D an old wooden square table Question 17: Pike has no difficulty in _ into use the perfect plans her friends have prepared for her A lending B putting C heading D taking Question 18: During the six months’ wait for the trip to Greece, Kate looked for some _ work A temporary B independent C intensive D casual Question 19: These days, many people _ leading an independent life A attempt to B work on C strive for D head for 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 20: Mike: " _" A Is there a station near here? C Is this a train station? Tom: “Yeah, down this street, on the left” B How often does the train come? D Would you like to go by train? Question 21: Nam: “ What kind of sports are you keen on? ” Hoa : “ ” A I like football but I really love volleyball B I am keen on a day out with my family C Sports are good for our health D We usually play it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 22: A B approaching D C Question 23: anxiety A B C D 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 24: A B Question 25: A B Question 26: A C Question 27: A C Question 28: A B C D Question29: A B C D Question 30: A B C D Question 31 Question 32 Question 33 Question 34 Question 35 C withdraw from D C D in time B D B D A proofs B beginnings C history D requirements Question 36: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of _ A anatomy B astrology C biology D zoology Question 37: The phrase “in this respect” refers to _ A the development of the field of natural history B the origin of knowledge of nature C the development of human culture D the use of plants for drugs and medicine 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 following questions 38 to Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for the important reforms in education that he accomplished While he was still a boy, his father and older brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his family Like most of the children in his town, he attended school only two or three months a year Later, with the help of several teachers, he was able to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never forgot those early struggles While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state board of education Without regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to become the first secretary of the board There he exercised an enormous influence during the critical period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as substitute for the older distinct school system Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured, the school year was increased to a minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling was extended to age sixteen Other important reforms included the establishment of state normal schools for teacher training, institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult education He was also instrument in improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries Mann’s ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts that he wrote during his tenure as secretary of education Considered quite radical at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model for the nation Mann was recognized as the father of public education Question 38: Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage? A Politics of Educational Institutions B Philosophy of Education C The Massachusetts State Board of Education D The Father of American Public Education Question 39: Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life? A He was an only child B He had to study alone, without help C He supported his family after his father died D He attended school six months a year Question 40: The word “struggles” in line could best be replaced by _ A valuable experiences B difficult times C happy situations D influential people Question 41: What did Horace Mann advocate? A The state board school system B The graded school system C The district school system D The substitute school system Question 42: The word “mandatory” in line 10 is closest in meaning to _ A equal B required C basic D excellent Question 43: How were Mann’s educational reforms distributed? A In books that could be found in school libraries B In reports that he wrote for national distribution C In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts D In speeches that he made throughout the country Question 44: The reforms that Horace Mann achieved were A adopted by the nation as a model B enforced by the Massachusetts bar C not radical for the time D used only by the state of Massachusetts Question 45: Which of the following statements best represents Mann’s philosophy? A Think in new way B Work hard C Help others D Study very hard Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 50 TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS Learning to manage your time involves using a variety of life skills together First of all, you need to know yourself Only you know whether you are a morning or an evening person, for example Understanding when you are (46) your best can help you decide when to certain things you have to – like studying Then, you need to prioritize and decide which things are the most (and least) important After that, you need to get organized and start planning a schedule, (47) could include when to study, as well as when to relax It is important to be (48) _ when you are trying to manage your time You need to factor in time to sleep, for instance, and this should be based on your normal sleep patterns there is no point in planning to study at six in the morning if you have never managed to get out of bed before eight Many people forget to include socializing, but this is a mistake because it is unhealthy to avoid seeing people, just as it is a mistake to (49) _ all your time socializing while your list of things to grows longer and longer On the subject of lists, it is important to remember that these may have to change You need to plan for the unexpected – a visit from a friend, for example – and this means that you may have to adjust your to-do list, perhaps (50) _ something that is less important Flexibility is the key here, otherwise you risk becoming extremely disorganized It is better to have to change a plan than to lose it completely Question 46: A in B on C at D over Question 47: A that B which C whom D whose Question 48: A real B realism C reality D realistic Question 49: A take B spend C put D bring Question 50: A crossing out B thinking of C putting out D taking off -THE END ANSWER KEY Nguyen Trai high school KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG QUỐC GIA 2019 Mơn: 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 divided B advocated C added D controlled Question 2: A garbage B plastic C pattern D natural Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A obligation B achievement C occupation D documentary Question 4: A demand B rely C offer D attempt Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 5: I don’t care about the made, can you show me best car available in your showroom? A B C D Question 6: No announcement about the results have been made so far A B C D Question 7: He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct one to complete each of the following sentences Question 8: My parents weren’t strict with me at all They me what I wanted A let B made C allowed Question 9: Take a map with you you lose your way A so B in case C because Question 10: School children are looking forward to on holiday A go B going C be going D agreed D although D went Question 11: I would have told you if I _ him A had meet B had met C met D would meet Question 12: Mrs Young the most famous archaeologist in our city A says to be B is said to be C is said that D said to be Question 13: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _ any solutions A looked into B come up with C thought over D got round to Question 14: We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best- sellers this year A which B whom C whose D who Question 15: Lan’s parents respect her to move out and live independently A decisive B decide C decision D decisively Question 16: There is in my bed room A a square wooden old table C a wooden old square table B an old square wooden table D an old wooden square table Question 17: Pike has no difficulty in _ into use the perfect plans her friends have prepared for her A lending B putting C heading D taking Question 18: During the six months’ wait for the trip to Greece, Kate looked for some _ work A temporary B independent C intensive D casual Question 19: These days, many people _ leading an independent life A attempt to B work on C strive for D head for 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 20: Mike: " _" A Is there a station near here? C Is this a train station? Tom: “Yeah, down this street, on the left” B How often does the train come? D Would you like to go by train? Question 21: Nam: “ What kind of sports are you keen on? ” Hoa : “ ” A I like football but I really love volleyball B I am keen on a day out with my family C Sports are good for our health D We usually play it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 22: The students become more and more worried as the exam dates are approaching A getting done B moving quickly C solving easily D drawing near Question 23: Many young people live a life of constant anxiety over money and job security A worry B relaxation C pleasure D debts 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 24: Unfortunately, our champion said that a knee injury forced her to withdraw from the competition A reduce B want C need D join Question 25: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain A no longer B later than expected C early enough D on time Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one or that is best made from the given prompts Question 26: Her uncle started to cry when he heard the news A Her uncle started to cry when the news delivered C Her uncle burst to crying when he heard the news B Her uncle burst into tears when hearing the news D Her uncle began to give tears when he heard the news Question 27: We were all surprised when he suddenly came back A He suddenly came back made us surprised C All of us found it surprising when he suddenly came back B The fact that he came back all of a sudden was surprised D All of us are astonished to see him come back Question 28: Ho Chi Minh/ all/ to/ goal/ devoted/ single/:/ his/ country/ life/ independence/ for/ his/ A Ho Chi Minh devoted his all life to a goal: independence for his single country B Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to a single goal: independence for his country C Ho Chi Minh devoted his all life to a goal: single independence for his country D Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to a goal single: independence for his country 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 Question29: John left for Manchester city His parents used to live there A John left for Manchester city whose parents used to live there B John left for Manchester city, where his parents used to live C John left for Manchester city where his parents used to live there D John left for Manchester city that his parents used to live there Question 30: Without her teacher’s advice, she would never have written such a good essay A If her teacher didn’t advise her, she wouldn’t write such a good essay B Her teacher didn’t advise her and she didn’t write a good essay C She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice D Her teacher advised him and she didn’t write a good essay 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 31 to 37 Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses Question 31: What does this passage mainly discuss? A Cures from plants B Prehistoric man C Early plants and animals D The beginning of natural history Question 32: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of _ A the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic B early mans power as a hunter C need for more readily available food D lack of wild animals and plants Question 33: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to _ A produced flowers B learned C flourished D changed Question 34: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The work of early herbalists has nothing to with present day medicine B There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant C Early herbalists were unimaginative D The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ Question 35: The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to _ A proofs B beginnings C history D requirements Question 36: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of _ A anatomy B astrology C biology D zoology Question 37: The phrase “in this respect” refers to _ A the development of the field of natural history B the origin of knowledge of nature C the development of human culture D the use of plants for drugs and medicine 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 following questions 38 to Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for the important reforms in education that he accomplished While he was still a boy, his father and older brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his family Like most of the children in his town, he attended school only two or three months a year Later, with the help of several teachers, he was able to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never forgot those early struggles While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state board of education Without regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to become the first secretary of the board There he exercised an enormous influence during the critical period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as substitute for the older distinct school system Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured, the school year was increased to a minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling was extended to age sixteen Other important reforms included the establishment of state normal schools for teacher training, institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult education He was also instrument in improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries Mann’s ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts that he wrote during his tenure as secretary of education Considered quite radical at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model for the nation Mann was recognized as the father of public education Question 38: Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage? A Politics of Educational Institutions B Philosophy of Education C The Massachusetts State Board of Education D The Father of American Public Education Question 39: Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life? A He was an only child B He had to study alone, without help C He supported his family after his father died D He attended school six months a year Question 40: The word “struggles” in line could best be replaced by _ A valuable experiences B difficult times C happy situations D influential people Question 41: What did Horace Mann advocate? A The state board school system B The graded school system C The district school system D The substitute school system Question 42: The word “mandatory” in line 10 is closest in meaning to _ A equal B required C basic D excellent Question 43: How were Mann’s educational reforms distributed? A In books that could be found in school libraries B In reports that he wrote for national distribution C In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts D In speeches that he made throughout the country Question 44: The reforms that Horace Mann achieved were A adopted by the nation as a model B enforced by the Massachusetts bar C not radical for the time D used only by the state of Massachusetts Question 45: Which of the following statements best represents Mann’s philosophy? A Think in new way B Work hard C Help others D Study very hard Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 50 TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS Learning to manage your time involves using a variety of life skills together First of all, you need to know yourself Only you know whether you are a morning or an evening person, for example Understanding when you are (46) your best can help you decide when to certain things you have to – like studying Then, you need to prioritize and decide which things are the most (and least) important After that, you need to get organized and start planning a schedule, (47) could include when to study, as well as when to relax It is important to be (48) _ when you are trying to manage your time You need to factor in time to sleep, for instance, and this should be based on your normal sleep patterns there is no point in planning to study at six in the morning if you have never managed to get out of bed before eight Many people forget to include socializing, but this is a mistake because it is unhealthy to avoid seeing people, just as it is a mistake to (49) _ all your time socializing while your list of things to grows longer and longer On the subject of lists, it is important to remember that these may have to change You need to plan for the unexpected – a visit from a friend, for example – and this means that you may have to adjust your to-do list, perhaps (50) _ something that is less important Flexibility is the key here, otherwise you risk becoming extremely disorganized It is better to have to change a plan than to lose it completely Question 46: A in B on C at D over Question 47: A that B which C whom D whose Question 48: A real B realism C reality D realistic Question 49: A take B spend C put D bring Question 50: A crossing out B thinking of C putting out D taking off -THE END ... Question 50: A crossing out B thinking of C putting out D taking off -THE END ANSWER KEY Nguyen Trai high school KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA 2019 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Mark the letter A,... include socializing, but this is a mistake because it is unhealthy to avoid seeing people, just as it is a mistake to (49) _ all your time socializing while your list of things to grows longer... the unexpected – a visit from a friend, for example – and this means that you may have to adjust your to-do list, perhaps (50) _ something that is less important Flexibility is the key here,