ĐỂ THI THỬ MÔN TIẾNG ANH 2020 THPT PHU NHUAN TPHCM WITH ANSWER KEY

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG THPT PHÚ NHUẬN ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề *** Choose the word that is stressed differently from the others from to Question 1: A acceptable B technology C security D education Question 2: A university B creativity C enthusiasm D informality 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 to The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (3) many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother learning it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (4) your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded Of course, skill in expression is not enough by itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends (5) your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can really teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be (6) early: an interest in and an ear for language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations (7) your school years, you may never have an opportunity again Question 3: A great B lots C large D far Question 4: A give out B transfer C present D interpret Question 5: A most on B on most C on much D much on Question 6: A lain B laid C lay D lied Question 7: A during B for C when D of Read the passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D for the following questions from to 12 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have no resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally: spelling, however, can not Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Question 8: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among the blind people? A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags Question 9: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for? A spelling B ideas C whole words D expressions Question 10: The word “these” in line refers to A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions Question 11: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _ A there are many forms of communication in existence today B verbalization is the most common form of communication C the deaf and the mute use an oral form of communication D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language Question 12: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication B Everybody uses only one form of communication C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest Choose the best answer from 13 to 35 Question 13: Jane is a sympathetic listener She lent me a(n) _ when I lost my job A eye B ear C mouth D mind Question 14: _ that we all went for a picnic A So fine the weather B Such a fine weather was it C So fine was the weather D It was such a fine weather Question 15: Of all the world’s major oceans, Arctic Ocean is the shallowest A an B the C a D Ø Question 16: She broke down the moment she heard the news A She broke her leg when she heard the news B On hearing the news, she broke down C She was broken down for a moment when she heard the news D When she heard the news, she was broken down Question 17: as the representative at the conference, she felt extremely proud of herself A Having been chosen B Be chosen C On choosing D Having chosen Question 18: I’m certain Luisa was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child A Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child B Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child C Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child D Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child Question 19: Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school - Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!” - Mary: “ _.” A Of course B I’m glad you like it C Sorry to hear that D Thanks It’s certainly encouraging Question 20: The first student _ the bell will have right to answer the MC’s questions A to ring B who ring C to ringing D ringing Question 21: My little girl is tired now because she all day A has studied B studied C studies D has been studying Question 22: The sky was cloudy and foggy We went to the beach, _ A however B yet C so D even though Question 23: The workers only stop the walkout after a new pay offer A Not until a new pay was offered, the workers stop the walkout B A new pay was offered, which made the walkout stop C The workers stop the walkout only when a new pay offer D Not until a new pay was offered did the workers stop the walkout Question 24: Susan will graduate in June she submits her dissertation on time A unless B provided C if only D otherwise Question 25: The teacher is talking to Laura about her presentation in class today - Teacher: “Your speech this morning was beyond my expectation.” - Laura: “ _” A Thanks Without your help, I couldn’t have B Are you kidding me? It’s good B It’s OK It was the least I could D That’s alright I’m glad I could help Question 26: She wants to go shipping, but she has hardly _ money A no B some C any D little Question 27: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015 A run out B taken over C used off D caught up Question 28: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl A shed B shell C shoe D hole Question 29: I would suggest to your doctor before you diet A you to speak B you speak C to speak D that you speaking Question 30: “Me? No, I didn’t tell lies to Suanna,” said Bob A Bob admitted not telling lies to Suanna B Bob denied telling lies to Suanna C Bob apologize for telling lies to Suanna D Bob refused to tell lies to Suanna Question 31: He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared working A to/ off B in/ at C about/ for D on/ over Question 32: He is going to get married _ the end of this month A on B by C at D in Question 33: I did not see Peterson off at the railway station, I feel bad about it now A I wish I saw Peterson off at the railway station B I regret having seen Peterson off at the railway station C If I saw Peterson off at the railway station, I would reget it now D If only I had seen Peterson off at the railway station Question 34: “You the report yesterday as the director won’t need it until next week.” A mustn’t have finished B should have finished C needn’t have finished D could have finished Question 35: “Have you seen Jack? He’s the man wearing a bow tie.” A lovely red woolen B woolen lovely red C red lovely woolen D lovely woolen red Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from the others from 36 to 37 Question 36: A booked B stopped C composed D noticed Question 37: A stressful B device C résumé D engineer Read the passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for the following questions from 38 to 43 Forest fires are wildfires which take place in a forest They can be large because of the huge amount of fuel in a forest Other types of wildfires are grass, brush and hill fires Man causes much of the forest fires by not putting out campfires or leaving burning cigarettes Fires can have natural causes, like lightning, volcanic eruptions and sparks from falling rocks Humans can set a fire on purpose This is called arson In the United states, about eighty percent of forest fires are caused by man Each year between four and nine million acres of land are destroyed in the United States by forest fires Billions of dollars must be spent to try to extinguish these fires Lives are also lost Although forest fires occur around the world, most occur in the western part of the United States Several factors cause a wildfire to spread Weather plays a big part in determining how far and how fast a forest fire will spread In periods of drought, more forest fires occur because the grass and plants are dry The wind also can be a big factor in the spread of a forest fire The outdoor temperature and amount of humidity in the air also play a part in controlling a forest fire Fuel, oxygen and a heat source must be present for a fire to burn The amount of fuel determines how long and fast a forest fire can burn Many large trees, bushes, pine needles and grass abound in a forest for fuel Flash fires occur in dried grass, bushes and small branches They can catch fire quickly and then ignite the much heavier fuels in large trees Green vegetation is not usually considered flammable, but intense heat can dry these out quickly and provide fuel for the fire The topography, shape of the land, plays a role in the spread of a forest fire A forest fire races faster uphill The slopes and sides of a mountain will burn quickly A crown fire is one which races across treetops In California, winds called Santa Ana spread fires very quickly Forest fires are very difficult to control They can quickly become huge and can move up to six miles per hour They can jump over roads and rivers They can change direction due to wind changes Sometimes a tornado can be formed when winds around a forest fire begin a twirling motion Firefighters used two main plans to control a forest fire The first is called a firebreak This involves getting rid of any fuel that is in the path of a forest fire The firefighters will clear trees, bushes, and other fuel in a path ahead of the fire so that it will have no more fuel and will stop Controlled burning can help with a firebreak Firefighters purposely set fires to clear out any underbrush which would feed the fire The second technique is called an airdrop Firefighters can call upon airplanes and helicopters to bring in special chemicals or water to the area These will drop thousands of gallons over areas of the land which may be hard for the firefighters to reach Campers should be very careful to put out any campfire they have used before leaving the area They should also build the fire in a safe location and make a good campfire pit to keep the fire isolated Forest fires which occur naturally can benefit nature The dead or decaying matter is burned, and nutrients are returned to the soil The fires can remove diseased plants from an area They can burn out some of the thick trees and allow sunlight to penetrate to the forest floor This will allow new seedling to grow Question 38: In which of the following areas will a forest fire move the most swiftly? A Along a riverbank B Across a lake C Through a low grove of trees D Up a hill Question 39: Which of the following is a true statement? A Forest fires can usually be put out by water B Firefighters sometimes start fires themselves C Forest fires can sometimes benefit nature D Forest fires cannot jump over roads Question 40: In what area of the world most forest fires occur? A Southern Asia B South America C Western United States D Eastern Europe Question 41: Which of the following is the name for a forest fire which jumps across treetops? A High level B Topper C Runner D Crown Question 42: Which of the following is a definition of the word topography? A Study of the land B Making maps C Planning landscaping D Shape of the land Question 43: Which of the following is not a factor in causing a forest fire to spread? A Wind B Humidity C Size of land D Temperature Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) from 44 to 45 Question 44: Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays A children who die at birth B children whose parents can’t afford their schooling C people who suffer from fatal diseases D people who live 100 years or more Question 45: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking A frightens me B steers me C moves me D irritates me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction from 46 to 48 Question 46: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease A New sources B been looking C fossil D continues Question 47: Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United States, and television viewing is the number one activity leisure A everyday B most households C television viewing D activity leisure Question 48: Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud A Almost B is more C enjoyable D it is 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 from 49 to 50 Question 49: It’s discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income A polite B impolite C unacceptable D rude Question 50: You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam A praise yourself B criticize yourself C wear a backpack _ THE END OF THE TEST _ D check up your back ANSWER KEY Choose the word that is stressed differently from the others from to Question 1: A acceptable B technology C security D education Question 2: A university B creativity C enthusiasm D informality 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 to The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (3) many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother learning it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (4) your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded Of course, skill in expression is not enough by itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends (5) your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can really teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be (6) early: an interest in and an ear for language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations (7) your school years, you may never have an opportunity again Question 3: A great B lots C large D far Question 4: A give out B transfer C present D interpret Question 5: A most on B on most C on much D much on Question 6: A lain B laid C lay D lied Question 7: A during B for C when D of Read the passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D for the following questions from to 12 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have no resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally: spelling, however, can not Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Question 8: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among the blind people? A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags Question 9: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for? A spelling B ideas C whole words D expressions Question 10: The word “these” in line refers to A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions Question 11: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _ A there are many forms of communication in existence today B verbalization is the most common form of communication C the deaf and the mute use an oral form of communication D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language Question 12: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication B Everybody uses only one form of communication C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest Choose the best answer from 13 to 35 Question 13: Jane is a sympathetic listener She lent me a(n) _ when I lost my job A eye B ear C mouth D mind Question 14: _ that we all went for a picnic A So fine the weather B Such a fine weather was it C So fine was the weather D It was such a fine weather Question 15: Of all the world’s major oceans, Arctic Ocean is the shallowest A an B the C a D Ø Question 16: She broke down the moment she heard the news A She broke her leg when she heard the news B On hearing the news, she broke down C She was broken down for a moment when she heard the news D When she heard the news, she was broken down Question 17: as the representative at the conference, she felt extremely proud of herself A Having been chosen B Be chosen C On choosing D Having chosen Question 18: I’m certain Luisa was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child A Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child B Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child C Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child D Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child Question 19: Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school - Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!” - Mary: “ _.” A Of course B I’m glad you like it C Sorry to hear that D Thanks It’s certainly encouraging Question 20: The first student _ the bell will have right to answer the MC’s questions A to ring B who ring C to ringing D ringing Question 21: My little girl is tired now because she all day A has studied B studied C studies D has been studying Question 22: The sky was cloudy and foggy We went to the beach, _ A however B yet C so D even though Question 23: The workers only stop the walkout after a new pay offer A Not until a new pay was offered, the workers stop the walkout B A new pay was offered, which made the walkout stop C The workers stop the walkout only when a new pay offer D Not until a new pay was offered did the workers stop the walkout Question 24: Susan will graduate in June she submits her dissertation on time A unless B provided = if C if only D otherwise Question 25: The teacher is talking to Laura about her presentation in class today - Teacher: “Your speech this morning was beyond my expectation.” - Laura: “ _” A Thanks Without your help, I couldn’t have B Are you kidding me? It’s good B It’s OK It was the least I could D That’s alright I’m glad I could help Question 26: She wants to go shipping, but she has hardly _ money A no B some C any D little Question 27: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015 A run out B taken over C used off D caught up Question 28: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl A shed B shell C shoe D hole Question 29: I would suggest to your doctor before you diet A you to speak B you speak C to speak D that you speaking Question 30: “Me? No, I didn’t tell lies to Suanna,” said Bob A Bob admitted not telling lies to Suanna B Bob denied telling lies to Suanna C Bob apologize for telling lies to Suanna D Bob refused to tell lies to Suanna Question 31: He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared working A to/ off B in/ at C about/ for D on/ over Question 32: He is going to get married _ the end of this month A on B by C at D in Question 33: I did not see Peterson off at the railway station, I feel bad about it now A I wish I saw Peterson off at the railway station B I regret having seen Peterson off at the railway station C If I saw Peterson off at the railway station, I would reget it now D If only I had seen Peterson off at the railway station Question 34: “You the report yesterday as the director won’t need it until next week.” A mustn’t have finished B should have finished C needn’t have finished D could have finished Question 35: “Have you seen Jack? He’s the man wearing a bow tie.” A lovely red woolen B woolen lovely red C red lovely woolen D lovely woolen red Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from the others from 36 to 37 Question 36: A booked B stopped C composed D noticed Question 37: A stressful B device C résumé D engineer Read the passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for the following questions from 38 to 43 Forest fires are wildfires which take place in a forest They can be large because of the huge amount of fuel in a forest Other types of wildfires are grass, brush and hill fires Man causes much of the forest fires by not putting out campfires or leaving burning cigarettes Fires can have natural causes, like lightning, volcanic eruptions and sparks from falling rocks Humans can set a fire on purpose This is called arson In the United states, about eighty percent of forest fires are caused by man Each year between four and nine million acres of land are destroyed in the United States by forest fires Billions of dollars must be spent to try to extinguish these fires Lives are also lost Although forest fires occur around the world, most occur in the western part of the United States Several factors cause a wildfire to spread Weather plays a big part in determining how far and how fast a forest fire will spread In periods of drought, more forest fires occur because the grass and plants are dry The wind also can be a big factor in the spread of a forest fire The outdoor temperature and amount of humidity in the air also play a part in controlling a forest fire Fuel, oxygen and a heat source must be present for a fire to burn The amount of fuel determines how long and fast a forest fire can burn Many large trees, bushes, pine needles and grass abound in a forest for fuel Flash fires occur in dried grass, bushes and small branches They can catch fire quickly and then ignite the much heavier fuels in large trees Green vegetation is not usually considered flammable, but intense heat can dry these out quickly and provide fuel for the fire The topography, shape of the land, plays a role in the spread of a forest fire A forest fire races faster uphill The slopes and sides of a mountain will burn quickly A crown fire is one which races across treetops In California, winds called Santa Ana spread fires very quickly Forest fires are very difficult to control They can quickly become huge and can move up to six miles per hour They can jump over roads and rivers They can change direction due to wind changes Sometimes a tornado can be formed when winds around a forest fire begin a twirling motion Firefighters used two main plans to control a forest fire The first is called a firebreak This involves getting rid of any fuel that is in the path of a forest fire The firefighters will clear trees, bushes, and other fuel in a path ahead of the fire so that it will have no more fuel and will stop Controlled burning can help with a firebreak Firefighters purposely set fires to clear out any underbrush which would feed the fire The second technique is called an airdrop Firefighters can call upon airplanes and helicopters to bring in special chemicals or water to the area These will drop thousands of gallons over areas of the land which may be hard for the firefighters to reach Campers should be very careful to put out any campfire they have used before leaving the area They should also build the fire in a safe location and make a good campfire pit to keep the fire isolated Forest fires which occur naturally can benefit nature The dead or decaying matter is burned, and nutrients are returned to the soil The fires can remove diseased plants from an area They can burn out some of the thick trees and allow sunlight to penetrate to the forest floor This will allow new seedling to grow Question 38: In which of the following areas will a forest fire move the most swiftly? A Along a riverbank B Across a lake C Through a low grove of trees D Up a hill Question 39: Which of the following is a true statement? A Forest fires can usually be put out by water B Firefighters sometimes start fires themselves C Forest fires can sometimes benefit nature D Forest fires cannot jump over roads Question 40: In what area of the world most forest fires occur? A Southern Asia B South America C Western United States D Eastern Europe Question 41: Which of the following is the name for a forest fire which jumps across treetops? A High level B Topper C Runner D Crown Question 42: Which of the following is a definition of the word topography? A Study of the land B Making maps C Planning landscaping D Shape of the land Question 43: Which of the following is not a factor in causing a forest fire to spread? A Wind B Humidity C Size of land D Temperature Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) from 44 to 45 Question 44: Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays A children who die at birth B children whose parents can’t afford their schooling C people who suffer from fatal diseases D people who live 100 years or more Question 45: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking A frightens me B steers me C moves me D irritates me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction from 46 to 48 Question 46: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease A New sources B been looking # been being looked C fossil D continues Question 47: Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United States, and television viewing is the number one activity leisure A everyday B most households C television viewing D activity leisure # leisure activity Question 48: Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud A Almost # Most B is more C enjoyable D it is 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 from 49 to 50 Question 49: It’s discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income A polite B impolite C unacceptable D rude Question 50: You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam A praise yourself B criticize yourself C wear a backpack _ THE END OF THE TEST _ D check up your back ... schools teach a (3) many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps... learning it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people... yourself B criticize yourself C wear a backpack _ THE END OF THE TEST _ D check up your back ANSWER KEY Choose the word that is stressed differently from the others from to Question 1: A acceptable