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Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ Zalo: 387199261 ĐỀ DỰ ĐỐN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 Môn 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 Question 1: A hole B home C come D hold Question 2: A watched B cleaned C stopped D picked 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 admit B suggest C remind D manage Question 4: A approval B applicant C energy D influence 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: More and more investors are pouring money into food and beverage start–ups A the B a C an D Ø Question 6: Do you think there _ less conflict in the world if all people spoke the same language? A were B will be C would be D are Question 7: Linda rarely goes to school by bike, but today she a bike A rides B is riding C is going to ride D will ride Question 8: John has worked very late at night these days, he is physically exhausted A yet B hence C because D so Question 9: I agree one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80km A in B of C on D for Question 10: , the ancient place is still popular with modern tourists A Building thousands of years ago B It was built thousands of years ago C To have built thousands of years ago D Built thousands of years ago Question 11: Once _ in the UK, the book will definitely win a number of awards in regional book fairs A is published B having published C published D publishing Question 12: Your hair needs _ You’d better have it done tomorrow A cut B to cut C being cut D cutting Question 13: He was pleased that things were going on _ A satisfied B satisfactorily C satisfying D satisfaction Question 14: Although our opinions on many things , we still maintain a good relationship with each other A differ B receive C maintain D separate Question 15: Daniel a better understanding of Algebra than we A makes B has C takes D gives Question 16: The pointless war between the two countries left thousands of people dead and seriously _ A injured B wounded C spoilt D damaged Question 17: Eager to be able to discuss my work _ in French, I hired a tutor to help polish my language skills A expressively B articulately C ambiguously D understandably Question 18: The sight of his pale face brought to me how ill he really was A place B house C life D home 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 19: In a study, more Asian students than American students hold a belief that a husband is obliged to tell his wife his whereabouts if he comes home late A urged B free C required D suggested Question 20: Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system, he just made light of it A completely ignored B treated as important C disagreed with D discovered by chance Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 Mark the Letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21: Students from that university have conducted a survey to find out the most effective study habit A organized B delayed C encouraged D proposed Question 22: Some operations may have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to help A offer B claim C attempt D refuse 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 23: Bill is talking to his colleague Bill: “ _, Jack?” – Jack: “Fine! I have just got a promotion.” A What happened B What are you doing C How are you doing D How come Question 24: Two students are talking in a new class Student 1: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – Student 2: “ ” A No, thanks B Yes, I am so glad C Sorry, the seat is taken D Yes, yes You can sit here 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 Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952 in Oakland, California Tan grew up in Northern California, (25) _ when her father and older brother both died from brain tumors in 1966, she moved with her mother and younger brother to Europe, where she attended high school in Montreux, Switzerland She returned to the United States for college After college, Tan worked as a language development consultant and as a corporate freelance writer In 1985, she wrote the story "Rules of the Game" for a writing workshop, which laid the early (26) _ for her first novel The Joy Luck Club Published in 1989, the book explored the (27) _ between Chinese women and their Chinese–American daughters, and became the longest– running New York Times bestseller for that year The Joy Luck Club received numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Award It has been translated into 25 languages, including Chinese, and was made into a major motion picture for (28) _ Tan co–wrote the screenplay Tan's other works have also been (29) into several different forms of media Question 25: A however B moreover C so D but Question 26: A preparation B base C source D foundation Question 27: A relate B relative C relationship D relatively Question 28: A whom B that C what D which Question 29: A adjoined B adapted C adjusted D adopted 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 Newspapers and television news programs always seem to report about the bad things happening in society However, there is a place where readers can find some good news That place is the website called HappyNews The man behind HappyNews is Byron Reese Reese set up HappyNews because he thought other news sources were giving people an unbalanced view of the world Reese said about HappyNews, “The news media gives you a distorted view of the world by exaggerating bad news, misery, and despair We’re trying to balance out the scale.” Not everyone agrees with Reese’s view, though Many people think that news sources have a responsibility to provide news that is helpful to people People need to know about issues or problems in today’s society Then they are better able to make informed decisions about things that affect their daily lives Reese said that HappyNews is not trying to stop people from learning about issues or problems HappyNews is just trying to provide a balanced picture of today’s world By the end of its first month online, HappyNews had more than 70,000 unique readers About 60 percent of those readers were women Something else unique makes HappyNews different from any of the other news or information websites that are on the Internet Unlike many other websites, HappyNews gets fan mail from its readers on a daily basis Question 30: Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A “Byron Reese Tells People How to Be Happy” B “Good News for a Change” C “Newspapers vs Online News” D “Why Women Like HappyNews” Question 31: How is HappyNews different than other news sources? A All of the stories are written by Reese B HappyNews does not exaggerate its stories Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 C Its stories are not about bad things D The website only has stories about women Question 32: The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A sources B problems C people D issues Question 33: Why might some people NOT like HappyNews? A It doesn’t tell them about important issues or problems B Reese’s stories are about misery and despair C Some sources give a balanced view D The stories are from around the world Question 34: What does “exaggerating” mean in this reading? A improving B explaining C editing D worsening 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 No sooner had the first intrepid male aviators safely returned to Earth than it seemed that women, too, had been smitten by an urge to fly From mere spectators, they became willing passengers and finally pilots in their own right, plotting their skills and daring line against the hazards of the air and the skepticism of their male counterparts In doing so they enlarged the traditional bounds of a women's world, won for their sex a new sense of competence and achievement, and contributed handsomely to the progress of aviation But recognition of their abilities did not come easily "Men not believe us capable." The famed aviator Amelia Earhart once remarked to a friend "Because we are women, seldom are we trusted to an efficient job." Indeed old attitudes died hard: when Charles Lindbergh visited the Soviet Union in 1938 with his wife, Anne–herself a pilot and gifted proponent of aviation – he was astonished to discover both men and women flying in the Soviet Air Force Such conventional wisdom made it difficult for women to raise money for the up – to – date equipment they needed to compete on an equal basis with men Yet they did compete, and often they triumphed finally despite the odds Ruth Law, whose 590 – mile flight from Chicago to Hornell, New York, set a new nonstop distance record in 1916, exemplified the resourcefulness and grit demanded of any woman who wanted to fly And when she addressed the Aero Club of America after completing her historic journey, her plainspoken wordstestified to a universal human motivation that was unaffected by gender: "My flight was done with no expectation of reward," she declared, "just purely for the love of accomplishment." Question 35: Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A A Long Flight B Women in Aviation History C Dangers Faced by Pilots D Women Spectators Question 36: According to the passage, women pilots were successful in all of the following EXCEPT _ A challenging the conventional role of women B contributing to the science of aviation C winning universal recognition from men D building the confidence of women Question 37: What can be inferred from the passage about the United States Air Force in 1938? A It had no women pilots B It gave pilots handsome salaries C It had old planes that were in need of repair D It could not be trusted to an efficient job Question 38: In their efforts to compete with men, early women pilots had difficulty in A addressing clubs B flying nonstop C setting records D raising money Question 39: According to the passage, who said that flying was done with no expectation of reward? A Amelia Earhart B Charles Lindbergh C Anne Lindbergh D Ruth Law Question 40: The word ‘skepticism’ is closest in meaning to _ A hatred B doubt C support D surprise Question 41: The word ‘addressed’ can be best replaced by A mailed B came back to C spoke to D consulted Question 42: The word ‘counterparts’ refers to A passengers B pilots C skills D hazards 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 43: Some people say often that using cars is not so convenient as using motorbikes A say often B using cars C so D as using motorbikes Question 44: They are having their house being painted by a construction company A having B their C being painted D construction Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 Question 45: Transgender people are denied the ability to join the armed forces due to discriminating policies implemented by the government A Transgender B are denied C armed forces D discriminating 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 46: “I agree that I am narrow–minded,” said the manager A The manager denied being narrow–minded B The manager admitted being narrow–minded C The manager refused to be narrow–minded D The manager promised to be narrow–minded Question 47: A supermarket is more convenient than a shopping centre A A shopping centre is not as convenient as a supermarket B A shopping centre is more convenient than a supermarket C A supermarket is not as convenient as a shopping centre D A supermarket is as inconvenient as a shopping centre Question 48: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house A Tony couldn’t have bought that house B Tony can’t have bought that house C Tony needn’t have bought that house D Tony shouldn’t have bought that house 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 49: Julian dropped out of college after his first year Now he regrets it A Julian regrets not having dropped out of college after his first year B Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year C If only Julian hadn’t dropped out of college after his first year D Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year would he not regret it Question 50: Seth informed us of his retirement from the company He did it when arriving at the meeting A Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting B Not until Seth said to us that he would leave the company did he turn up at the meeting C Hardly had Seth notified us of his retiring from the company when he arrived at the meeting D No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ ĐỀ DỰ ĐỐN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: 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 A pressure B future C enthusiasm D resume Question A played B tried C smiled D wanted Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in each position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question A critical B motivate C horizon D dominant Question A mistake B unite C wonder D behave Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question The company will only employ competent engineers, so they want to see evidence of their work as well the references from previous employers Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 A ambitious B unqualified C proficient D inconvenient Question The protesters were angry with the council’s plan to away with a lovely old building and put a car park there instead A destroy B replace C remain D keep Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question Unfortunately, the sunny intervals we were promised have been few and far between A unusual B extraordinary C rare D frequent Question On Saturday wearing uniform is optional, so I often choose T-shirt and shorts A acceptable B compulsory C uncomfortable D voluntary 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 Speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discreet units A Speech B discreet C are producted D signal Question 10 His family goes usually to the same place for dinner on Saturday nights A the same B goes usually C for D on Question 11 Having been identified the causes of global warming, scientists have worked out some solutions to reduce its effects A worked out B Having been identified C to reduce D of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12 His clothes are in a mess because he the house all morning A will be painting B has been painting C will have painted D had been painting Question 13 proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not requirement for the advertised position A Despite B Otherwise C Regarding D Although Question 14 Although David was after a day’s work in the office, he tried to help his wife the household chores A exhaust B exhaustively C exhaustion D exhausted Question 15 The old woman still recalls clearly by her teacher when she was late on her first day at school A to be criticised B to have criticised C being criticised D criticising Question 16 Heavy lifting is action which requires physical strength A Ø – the B a – the C an – Ø D the – an Question 17 If you plant these seeds in May, you a garden full of flowers in October A would have B had C will have D were having Question 18 Patients at highest of complications can be detected based on artificial intelligence techniques A danger B risk C chance D threat Question 19 an Oscar last year, she’s now one of the most powerful movie stars in the film industry A Having won B To have won C The winning of D Just won Question 20 The new management board is often described as the force behind the company’s rapid expansions A driving B leading C rising D heading Question 21 My uncle was ill last month; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A fatally B heavily C deeply D seriously Question 22 I believe that judges should be independent the government A to B of C with D on Question 23 When to the party, she politely refused A inviting B to invite C to be invited D invited’ Question 24 Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very winner A plain B pale C mild D calm Question 25 The of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 A tubes B pints C sticks D quarts Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26 “What have you done to your hair?” she said to her son A She asked her son what to to his hair B She wanted her son to know what he had done to his hair C She wanted to know what did her son to his hair D She asked her son what he had done to his hair Question 27 Children tend to learn English better than adults A Adults tend to be the best at learning English B Children not learn English as well as adults C Adults tend to learn English worse than children D Children tend to learn English more than adults Question 28 The Smiths sent their first child to a boarding school, which was not a good idea A The Smiths shouldn’t have sent their first child to a boarding school B The Smiths could have well sent their first child to a boarding school C The Smiths didn’t need to have sent their first child to a boarding school D The Smiths can’t have sent their first child to a boarding school 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 29 Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party I feel so sorry for that A If only Marie turn up at John’s birthday party B I wish Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party C I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party D It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party Question 30 Their team performed excellently at the elimination tournament They didn’t win the trophy nevertheless A Subsequent to their performance at the elimination tournament, they afraid to win the trophy excellently B Were it not for their excellent performance at the elimination tournament, they wouldn’t have won the trophy C Notwithstanding their excellent performance at the elimination tournament, they didn’t win the trophy D Given that they didn’t win the trophy, their performance at the elimination tournament was however excellent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 31 Sue and Anne are talking about their future plans Sue: “I am not interested in the idea of taking a gap year and going backpacking in Nepal.” Anne: “ Well, _.” A I am B help yourself C neither I D that’s life Question 32 Laura and Annie are saying goodbye Laura: “Goodbye Annie See you next week!” Annie: “ _!” A So far B Cheers C So long D Don’t worry Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks from 33 to 37 ROSES According to fossil fuel records, roses are over 35 million years old and they were cultivated in China about 5,000 years ago A Chinese emperor in the 6th century B.C apparently had over 600 books on roses in his library, and oil was extracted from those grown in his gardens (33) _, only the highest members of society were allowed to use it If anyone else was found with even a small amount, they were (34) to death Roses were also popular with the Romans, who used their petals as medicine, a source of perfume and as confetti at weddings Cultivated rose were only introduced to Western Europe in the 18th century Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, started a botanical garden near Paris, (35) she collected all the known varieties of rose Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 and encouraged the breeding of new ones This led to the flowers becoming increasingly popular, and in Britain at that time roses became so (36) that they were often used as currency in local markets All roses in Europe used to be pink or white until the first red ones arrived from China 200 years ago These now (37) _ love and are the world’s most common cut flower (Source: Face2face- Upper Intermediate – Student’s Book, by Chris Redston & Gillie Cunningham) Question 33 A Furthermore B However C As a result D Otherwise Question 34 A sentenced B killed C let D made Question 35 A why B that C where D who Question 36 A worthless B valuable C prosperous D priceless Question 37 A symbolise B symbolically C symbolic D symbol 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 38 to 42 For many American university students, the weeklong spring break holiday means an endless party on a sunny beach in Florida or Mexico In Panama City Beach, Florida, a city with a permanent population of around 36,000, more than half a million university students arrive during the month of March to play and party, making it the number one spring break destination in the United States A weeklong drinking binge is not for anyone, however, and a growing number of American university students have found a way to make spring break matter For them, joining or leading a group of volunteers to travel locally or internationally and work to show problems such as poverty, homelessness, or environmental damage makes spring break a unique learning experience that university students can feel good about Students who participate in alternative spring break projects find them very rewarding While most university students have to get their degrees before they can start helping people, student volunteers are able to help people now On the other hand, the accommodations are far from glamorous Students often sleep on the floor of a school or spend the week camping in tents But students only pay around $250 for meals and transportation, which is much less than some of their peers spend to travel to more traditional spring break hotspots Alternative spring break trips appear to be growing in popularity at universities across the United States Students cite a number of reason for participating Some appreciate the opportunity to socialize and meet new friends Others want to exercise their beliefs about people’s obligation to serve humanity and make the world a better place Whatever their reason, these students have discovered something that gives them rich rewards along with a break from school work Question 38 What is the passage mainly about? A Students’ travelling preferences B A traditional approach to spring breaks C American students’ social life D Students’ alternative spring breaks Question 39 How many university students travel to Panama Beach City every March for spring break? A Around 10,000 B Around 36,000 C Around 500,000 D Around 50,000 Question 40 The word “cite” in paragraph probably means A listing B getting C avoiding D inventing Question 41 The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A degrees B people C projects D students Question 42 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that alternative spring break trips try to help solve? A Environment damage B Homelessness C Poverty D Overpopulation 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 43 to 50 All over the country young people are entering a world of homelessness and poverty, according to a recent report by the housing group, Shelter Nearly 150,000 young people aged between sixteen and twentyfive will become homeless this year, says Shelter Some of the young homeless may sleep out in the open in such places as 'cardboard city' in London, where people of all ages sleep in the open air in their only homes - cardboard boxes Others may find accommodation in shelters run by voluntary organizations or get a place in a hostel, which gives them board for up to ten weeks.’ But who are these people? Those who are seeking a roof over their heads are mostly not runaways but “throwaways” - people who have been thrown out of their homes or forced to leave because of parental divorce, an unsympathetic step-parent or one of many other reasons Take the case of one sixteen-year-old schoolgirl, Alice She did not come from a poor home and had just passed her exams with good results The Shelter team met her in a hostel where she was doing her Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 physics homework It turned out that her parents had thrown her out of her home for no other reason that she wanted to Science Advanced Level exams - which her parents refused her permission to do, saying that sciences were unladylike! Shelter says that the Government's laws nothing to help these youngsters Rising rents, the shortage of cheap housing and a cut in benefits for young people under the age of twenty-five are causing a national problem, according to Shelter The recent changes in the benefit laws mean that someone aged between sixteen and twenty-five gets less than older people and they can only claim state help if they prove that they left home for a good reason Shelter believes that because of the major cuts in benefits to young people, more and more are being forced to sleep on the streets Shelter also points out that if you are homeless, you can't get a job because employers will not hire someone without a permanent address; and if you can't get a job, you are homeless because you don't have any money to pay for accommodation It's an impossible situation (Source: FCE success workbook) Question 43 Why was Alice turned out of her home? A She refused to her homework in the evening B She didn’t want to study for her Advanced Level Exams C She had not obtained desirable marks in her exams D Her parents didn’t argee with what she wanted to Question 44 According to Shelter, once young people have been forced onto the streets, A they will never go back home again B their benefits will be severely cut C they will encourage their friends to the same D they will find it difficult to find work Question 45 The changes in the system of benefits mean that _ A young people not receive as much money as those over twenty-five B anyone under twenty-five and not living at home will receive help with food and accommodation C the under twenty-fives can claim money only if they have left home D young people cannot claim money unless they are under sixteen or over twenty-five Question 46 The word “benefits” in paragraph are probably _ A extra wages for part-time workers B financial support for those in need C a law about distributing money D gifts of food and clothing Question 47 What is the reading passage mainly about?’ A The problem of unemployed people all over the world B Timely actions from the governement to fight homelessness C The plight of young, homless people D An increasingly popular trend among youngsters Question 48 According to the passage, most young people become homeless because _ A circumstances make it possible for them to live at home B they not want to live with a divorced parent C they have run away from home D they have thrown away any chances of living at home by behaving badly Question 49 The word “Others” in paragraph refers to _ A voluntary organizations B young people C people of all ages D the young homeless Question 50 The word “permanent” in paragraph is closet meaning to _ A flexible B stable C simple D obvious Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ 10 ĐỀ DỰ ĐỐN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 Môn 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 sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question Jenifer missed her chance to be promoted What a shame! A Jenifer regretted having wasted her chance to be promoted Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 B Despite feeling ashamed, Jenifer lost her chance of promotion C If only Jenifer has seized her chance of promotion D That Jenifer missed her chance to be promoted is shameful Question They left the concert hall The fire alarm went off right afterwards A They left the concert hall just as the fire alarm went off B The fire alarm had gone off before they left the concert hall C They were leaving the concert hall when the fire alarm went off D No sooner had they left the concert hall than the fire alarm went off 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 the following questions Question A success B balance C problem D culture Question A commercial B decisive C powerful D electric 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 the following questions Question Many consumers are prejudiced against commercial goods made in that country They reject them without even before trying first A fair B biased C unreasonable D distinguishable Question I’ll spend the weekends hitting the books as I have final exams next week A reviewing the books B studying in a relaxing way C damaging the books D studying in a serious way 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 7–11 A Working Vacation Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get your dream job? It can take years to get the education and develop the skills you need for the perfect job However, there is a way to experience your dream job without having to get the required training or degree Since 2004, Brian Kurth’s company, Vocation Vacations, has been connecting people with mentors who have the jobs of their dreams Kurth had been working for a phone company before starting his own company He didn’t like his job, and he had a long time to think about it on his drive to and from work He also thought about his dream job while driving He was interested in becoming a dog trainer, but he didn’t want to take any chances and switch to a field he didn’t have experience in He really wanted to know what the job was like and if it was realistic for him to work towards his goal So, he found a mentor – a dog trainer that could tell him about the job and everything it involved After that, he helped his friends find mentors to explore jobs they were interested in They thought it was helpful to talk to people who had their dream jobs before spending lots of time and money getting the training they needed for those jobs Kurth saw how much this helped his friends, so he decided to turn it into his business He started Vocation Vacations in 2004, and by 2005, the company was offering experience with over 200 dream jobs Today, about 300 mentors work with the company to share their knowledge about their jobs Customers pay to experience the job of their dreams and work with these mentors to see what a job is really like A “job vacation” costs between $350 and $3,000 and can be for one to three days Many people use Vocation Vacations to see if their dream job is a career path they want to continue Others it just to experience the job of their dreams one time Vocation Vacations jobs are in the fields of fashion, food, entertainment, sports and animals Many people want to try glamorous jobs For example, they want to try working as actors, music producers, photographers and fashion designers According to Kurth, some other popular dream jobs are working as bakers, hotel managers and wedding planners Source: Summit by Pearson Education, 2017 Question What is the passage mainly about? A A company where people can experience their dream jobs B A company where people get the training for their dream jobs C Brian Kurth’s dream job as a dog trainer D Brian Kurth’s company as a dream job provider Question The word their in paragraph refers to _ A jobs B mentors C customers D experiences Question What mentors at Vocation Vacations do? A explore jobs that people are interested in B train people for their dream jobs Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 B give people advice on how to choose a job D show people what their jobs are like Question 10 The word glamorous in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A uncommon B attractive C unskilled D ordinary Question 11 All of the following are true about Vocation Vacations EXCEPT A it belongs to Brian Kurth B the company was started in 2004 C the company hires about 300 mentors D it provides jobs in many different fields 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 12–19 Scientists have identified two ways in which species disappear The first is through ordinary or “background” extinctions, where species that fail to adapt are slowly replaced by more adaptable life forms The second is when large numbers of species go to the wall in relatively short periods of biological time There have been five such extinctions, each provoked by cataclysmic evolutionary events caused by some geological eruption, climate shift, or space junk slamming into the Earth Scientists now believe that another mass extinction of species is currently under way – and this time human fingerprints are on the trigger How are we are doing it? Simply by demanding more and more space for ourselves In our assault on the ecosystems around us we have used a number of tools, from spear and gun to bulldozer and chainsaw Certain especially rich ecosystems have proved the most vulnerable In Hawaii more than half of the native birds are now gone – some 50 species Such carnage has taken place all across the island communities of the Pacific and Indian oceans While many species were hunted to extinction, others simply succumbed to the „introduced predators’ that humans brought with them: the cat, the dog, the pig, and the rat Today the tempo of extinction is picking up speed Hunting is no longer the major culprit, although rare birds and animals continue to be butchered for their skin, feathers, tusks, and internal organs, or taken as savage pets Today the main threat comes from the destruction of the habitat of wild plants, animals, and insects need to survive The draining and damming of wetland and river courses threatens the aquatic food chain and our own seafood industry Overfishing and the destruction of fragile coral reefs destroy ocean biodiversity Deforestation is taking a staggering toll, particularly in the tropics where the most global biodiversity is at risk The shinking rainforest cover of the Congo and Amazon river basins and such place as Borneo and Madagascar have a wealth of species per hectare existing nowhere else As those precious hectares are drowned or turned into arid pasture and cropland, such species disappear forever Source: Final Countdown Practice Tests by D.F Piniaris, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2010 Question 12 What does the passage mainly discuss? A Human activity and its impact on a mass extinction of species B The two ways in which species disappear C The tempo of extinction of species today D Deforestation as a major cause of mass extinctions of species Question 13 The word assault in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A development B attack C effort D influence Question 14 All of the following are mentioned as a form of habitat destruction EXCEPT A destroying coral reefs B cutting down forests C damming wetlands and rivers D hunting rare birds and animals Question 15 What was the main threat to biodiversity in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans until recently? A tools used by human beings B human assault on ecosystems C vulnerable rich ecosystems D hunters and introduced predators Question 16 The word them in paragraph refers to _ A species B oceans C predators D humans Question 17 Which is no longer considered a major cause of the mass extinction under way currently? A the building of dams across rivers B the destruction of habitats of species C the shrinking of rainforests in the tropics D the killing of animals for their body parts Question 18 The word butchered in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A raised B traded C cooked D killed Question 19 It can be inferred from the passage that _ A the current mass extinction is different from the other five in that it is caused by humans B hunting is the major contributing factor that speeds up the extinction of species C habitat destruction makes a minor contribution to the current mass extinction of species D it’s impossible for scientists to identify the causes of mass extinctions of species 10 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 Câu 37 According to the second passage, David and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, D.C found that A schoolboys and schoolgirls are treated equally in the classroom B teachers often concentrate on boys’ behavior and girls’ manners C boys are commented usefully whereas girls are paid attention to behavior D girls are taught to be insecure, accommodating and illogical while boys are strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive Câu 38 What does the word “that” in paragraph refer to? A The differences between boys and girls begin at birth and continue throughout childhood B People often give pink clothes to a boy and a blue blanket to a girl C Many people give girls dolls and miniature kitchen and boys receive action figures and construction sets when they were born D People give different genders of children distinct kinds of presents or clothes Câu 39 The word “deemed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A celebrated B supposed C designed D established Câu 40 According to the passage, which of the following is UNTRUE about gender stereotypes? A Male and female children are expected to behave the same as what adults think they should B The distinctions in treatment to boys and girls commence when they were given birth C It’s beneficial for children to practice fundamental skills if they are treated unequally quite early D Children are differently treated not only at homes but also at schools Câu 41 The result of a recent survey showed that the number of girls at the age of eight paid for babysitting was A 58% B 27% C 6% D 3% Câu 42 The word “counteract” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by A promote B frustrate C encourage D inspire Câu 43 What can be inferred from the passage? A Parents are able to help reduce the influence of gender stereotypes on their children B Teachers and parents have to join hands to encourage children’s confidence in social activities C Society functions often categorize jobs regardless genders D The problems males and females get when they are adults may originate from gender stereotypes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 44 “Why don't you stay in and watch a romantic movie this afternoon?” said he A He said let's stay in and watch a romantic movie this afternoon B He suggests staying in to watch a romantic movie that afternoon C He persuaded that staying in and watching a romantic movie will compensate for that boring afternoon D He said If he were me, he would stay in and watch a romantic movie that afternoon Câu 45 Probably no man had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United State than did Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production A Probably Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production, had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United State than any another man B Probably many men had no effect on the daily lives of most people in the United State rather than did Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production C Probably no man in the United States had as many effect on the daily lives of most people As Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production D Probably Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production, had the most effect on the daily lives of most people in the United State Câu 46 I am sure he said something terrible to her because of her red eyes A He may have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes B He could have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes C He should have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes D He must have said something terrible to her because I could see it from her red eyes Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges Câu 47 Mai: 'We'd better take a taxi rather than a coach as we go in group Tom: “ .” 203 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 A You took the words right out of my mouth B I'm along with you on that one C It is on the tip of my tongue D It does make a difference to me Câu 48 Tom: 'Who's going to win the contest?' Jerry: “ _.” A It might be a good idea to bet B Your guess is as good as mine C I've set my heart on winning it D There's nothing you don't know about beauty Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Câu 49 He is likely to go to the capital He would like to find a steady job A He is likely to go to the capital in order that he likes a steady job B He is likely to go to the capital in view of finding a steady job C He is likely to go to the capital with a view to finding a steady job D He is likely to go to the capital considering a steady job Câu 50 The reasons for his resignation were a complete mystery to some people A The reason why he was resigned had been a complete mystery to some people B Some people might find it confused to understand his reasons for resignation C Some people were completely mystified by the reasons for his resignation D Some people were curious about his reasons for his resignation and they considered it a mystery Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ 48 ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 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 Question A theatre B thunder C therefore D throughout Question A apologises B invites C roofs D certificates 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 A sector B lawyer C workforce D prefer Question A diversity B biography C biology D fundamental Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question I don’t know much about computer, so I asked the assistant for advice A a little B many C a few D a lot Question You should know that everyone in this office busy planning the dance for a week A is B has been C are D have been Question The children were made up the mess they had left before they could watch TV A clear B to clear C clearing D cleared Question Most headaches with aspirin unless they are too severe A can treat B can be treating C can be treated D can treats Question I wish I able to accept that role, but I was preparing for another play at the time A were B was C had been D have been Question 10 Everyone thought she would accept the offer , she turned it down immediately A Therefore B Moreover C However D Hitherto Question 11 I would have cooked something special if I you were coming A knew B know C have known D had known 204 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 Question 12 Women have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior men in almost every field A to B than C as D over Question 13 There is still widespread against older people in the job market A discriminate B discriminatory C discrimination D discriminating Question 14 The arrested man is suspected of government funds for himself A.robbing B appropriating C appreciating D confiscating Question 15 It was hard to the temptation to watch the late-night show even though I was so tired then A defy B resist C refuse D oppose Question 16 The company managed to beat the on delivering its new system A team B other C time D clock Question 17 Even though she had been studying hard, she had only a chance of passing the exam A slim B narrow C thin D light Question 18 I ran in a marathon last week, but I was not fit enough I after 15 kilometres A dropped out B moved in C showed off D closed down 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 19 Keith had so interesting and creative plans that everyone wanted to work on his committee A wanted B plans C so interesting D on Question 20 Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial world A in our large B with C many D are Question 21 A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea A sentences B consists of C to D A paragraph 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 22 Greater use of public transport would cut the amount of pollution from cars A Were more people to use public transport, cars would stop releasing exhaust into the atmosphere B If more people use public transport, it will cut the amount of pollution from cars C If public transport was widely used, people would no longer suffer from pollution from cars D If more people used public transport, there would be less pollution from cars Question 23 Mark delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research A Mark did a lot of research after he finished writing the book B It was only when Mark had written the book that he did a lot of research C Mark delayed writing the book as he had already done any research D Only after Mark had done a lot of research did he begin to write the book Question 24 “Would you like to come out to dinner with me tonight, Jenny?” Paul said A Paul suggested that Jenny go out to dinner with him that night B Paul insisted on Jenny going out to dinner with him that night C Paul invited Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night D Pau offered Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night 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 25 Lee gave up her job She planned to continue her education A Lee’s education was interrupted since she wanted to find a job B Lee gave up her job with the aim at continuing her education C Lee gave up her job in case she continued her education D Lee gave up her job with a view to continuing her education Question 26 This is a rare opportunity You should take advantage of it to get a better job A You should take advantage of this rare opportunity, for which is to get a better job 205 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 B This is a rare opportunity what you should take advantage of to get a better job C You should take advantage of this opportunity, that is rare to get a better job D This is a rare opportunity that you should take advantage of to get a better job 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 27 Mark and Anne are talking after the class Mark: “Guess what? I’ve been recruited to be a member of Green Dream Volunteer Group.” Anne: “ ” A Good luck next time! B That’s great! Congratulations! C That’s the least thing I could for you D It doesn’t make sense to me Question 28 Amy and Jacob are talking about the two-day excursion at the end of the school year Amy: “You look so sad ” Jacob: “I couldn’t get my parents’ permission to stay the night away from home.” A Can you help me? B How you deal with it? C What should I do? D what’s the problem? 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 29 It was late at night, the wind was howling and when she heard the knock on the door, she almost jumped out of her skin A was surprised B was asleep C was terrified D was delighted Question 30 Wild animals use various methods to ward off predators and their natural enemies A rebel B befriend C deter D attack Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 31 We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere A take in B emit C consume D cut off Question 32 We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years A eradication B aggravation C prevention D reduction Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 37 Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution (33) is as complicated as it is serious It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (34) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes the air and water but factories give (35) to a large number of people Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (36) using many things that benefit them Most people not want to that, of course But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws (37) require businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities Question 33 A event B accident C work D problem Question 34 A As a result B However C Therefore D For example Question 35 A employed B employment C unemployed D unemployment Question 36 A start B stop C enjoy D continue Question 37 A whom B that C whose D who 206 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 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 38 to 42 By adopting a few simple techniques, parents who read to their children can considerably increase their children's language development It is surprising, but true How parents talk to their children makes a big difference in the children's language development If a parent encourages the child to actively respond to what the parent is reading, the child's language skills increase A study was done with two or three-year-old children and their parents Half of the thirty children participants were in the experimental study; the other half acted as the control group In the experimental group, the parents were given a two-hour training session in which they were taught to ask open-ended questions rather than yes-no questions For example, the parent should ask, "What is the doggy doing?" rather than, "Is the doggy running away?" Experimental parents were also instructed how to expand on their children's answer, how to suggest alternative possibilities, and how to praise correct answers At the beginning of the study, the children did not differ on levels of language development, but at the end of one month, the children in the experimental group were 5.5 months ahead of the control group on a test of verbal expression and vocabulary Nine months later, the children in the experimental group still showed an advance of months over the children in the control group Question 38 Parents can give great help to their children's language development by them A responding to B reading to C adopting D experimenting Question 39 what does the word "they" in the second paragraph refer to? A Participants B Children C Questions D Parents Question 40 During the training session, experimental parents were taught to A use yes-no questions B study many experiments C ask open-ended questions D give correct answers Question 41 what was the major difference between the control group and the experimental one in the study? A The number of participants B The books that were read C The age of the children D The training that parents received Question 42 What conclusion can be drawn from this passage? A Children who read actively always act six months earlier than those who don't B The more children read, the more intelligent they become C Two or three-year-old children can be taught to read actively D Children's language skills increase when they are required to respond actively 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 43 to 50 The elements other than hydrogen and helium exist in such small quantities that it is accurate to say that the universe is somewhat more than 25 percent helium by weight and somewhat less than 75 percent hydrogen Astronomers have measured the abundance of helium throughout our galaxy and in other galaxies as well Helium has been found in old stars, in relatively young ones, in interstellar gas, and in the distant objects known as quasars Helium nuclei have also been found to be constituents of cosmic rays that fall on the earth (cosmic rays are not really a form of radiation; they consist of rapidly moving particles of numerous different kinds) It doesn’t seem to make very much difference where the helium is found Its relative abundance never seems to vary much In some places, there may be slightly more of it; in others, slightly less, but the ratio of helium to hydrogen nuclei always remains about the same Helium is created in stars In fact, nuclear reactions that convert hydrogen to helium are responsible for most of the energy that stars produce However, the amount of helium that could have been produced in this manner can be calculated, and it turns out to be no more than a few percent The universe has not existed long enough for this figure to be significantly greater Consequently, if the universe is somewhat more than 25 percent helium now, then it must have been about 25 percent helium at a time near the beginning However, when the universe was less than one minute old, no helium could have existed Calculations indicate that before this time temperatures were too high and particles of matter were moving around much too rapidly It was only after the one- minute point that helium could exist By this time, the universe had cooled so sufficiently that neutrons and protons could stick together But the nuclear reactions that 207 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 led to the formations of helium went on for only relatively short time By the time the universe was a few minutes old, helium production had effectively ceased Question 43 What does the passage mainly explain? A Why hydrogen is abundant B How stars produce energy C When most of the helium in the universe was formed D The difference between helium and hydrogen Question 44 According to the passage, helium is A difficult to detect B the oldest element in the universe C the second-most abundant element in the universe D the most prevalent element in quasars Question 45 The word “constituents” is closest in meaning to A causes B relatives C components D targets Question 46 Why does the author mention “cosmic rays”? A To explain how the universe began B As an example of an unsolved astronomical puzzle C To explain the abundance of hydrogen in the universe D As part of a list of things containing helium Question 47 The word “they” refers to A radiation B constituents C cosmic rays D particles Question 48 The word “vary” is closest in meaning to A include B mean C stretch D change Question 49 The creation of helium within stars A cannot be measured B produces hydrogen as a by-product C produces energy D causes helium to be much more abundant in old stars than in young stars Question 50 Most of the helium in the universe was formed A in a very short time B in interstellar space C before most of the hydrogen D during the first minute of the universes existence Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ 49 ĐỀ DỰ ĐỐN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 Môn 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 Question A workshop B worm C worry D wordless Question A borrowed B helped C dismissed D booked 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 A dissolve B household C confide D approach Question A determine B argument C counterpart D marvelous Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question A few days ago, problem arise However, until now, we haven’t found any solutions to it yet A a B an C the D ∅ Question Keith deserves in the conference for all the help she has given us 208 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 A to mention B mention C mentioning D mentioned Question This is not the last one we stayed in A as a comfortable hotel as B an as comfortable hotel as C a as comfortable hotel as D as comfortable a hotel as Question There are dozens of TV channels, operate 24 hours a day A some B some of which C some of those D some of them Question Thirty-one people have been injured in incidents throughout the day A violent B violence C violently D violate Question 10 what chemical is this? It's a horrible smell A giving over B giving off C giving down D giving up Question 11 Mary will have finished all her work A as soon as her boss returned B until her boss will return C by the time her boss returns D when her boss will return Question 12 So little about mathematics that the lecture was beyond completely beyond me A I have known B I knew C I know D did I know Question 13 It is probably impossible for life to ever exist on Venus its intense surface heat A because B although C despite D due to Question 14 If you cannot improved sales figures this month, you will be sacked A promise B conduct C regulate D deliver Question 15 At the meeting last week, the finance director the figures for the previous year A produced B represented C purchased D commended Question 16 I think Trump can easily win the election He is a man of the A community B society C country D people Question 17 Overcrowded slums are often considered as breeding ground crime A of B to C for D towards Question 18 The military court the major for failing to his duty A scolded B reprimanded C humiliated D ridiculedƯ 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 19 A severe illness when she was just nineteen months old deprived the well- known writer and lecturer Helen Keller from both her sight and hearing A just B deprived C when D from both Question 20 He didn’t know who it was and couldn’t imagine why they did it, but there must have been somebody that started the rumor which he was from London and very wealthy A which B who C why D that Question 21 It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A such as B in the near future C It is believed D be used to doing 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 22 It would have been better if he had told us his new address A He might have told us his new address B He should have told us his new address C He shouldn’t have told us his new address D It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address Question 23 She knows more about it than I A I know as much about it as she does B She knows as much about it as I C I don’t know as much about it as she does D She doesn’t know as much about it as I Question 24 “Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?”, said Sophie 209 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 A Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer B Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer C Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer D Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer 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 25 We arrived at the airport We realized our passports were still at home A It was until we arrived at the airport that we realized our passports were still at home B We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home C Not until had we arrived at the airport we realized our passports were still at home D Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home Question 26 Nam was so rude to them last night Now he feels regretful A Nam regrets to have been so rude to them last night B Nam regrets having so rude to them last night C Nam wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night D Nam wishes he weren’t so rude to them last night 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 27 - Laura: “What a lovely cat you have!” - Maria: “ .” A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Thank you My father bought it for me C I think so D No problem Question 28 - Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?" - Susan: “ ’’ A I don't agree, I'm afraid B You’re welcome C That would be great D I feel very bored 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 29 she got up late and rushed to the bus stop A came into B went leisurely C dropped by D went quickly Question 30 School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools A divided B paid C required D depended Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 31 I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job A being courteous B being cheerful C being efficient D being late Question 32 My sister lives in Alaska, so we can only see each other once in a blue moon A occasionally B rarely C at night D frequently 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 33 to 37 VIRTUAL DOCTORS Clare Harrison rarely falls ill and hates going to the doctors when she does So when she recently ( 33) out in a painful rash down one side of her body she emailed her symptoms, (34) also included a (35) fever, to e-doc, the internet medical service Two hours later she was diagnosed as having shingles (Herpes Zoster) by her online doctor, who prescribed a special cleansing solution for the rash and analgesics to help relieve the pain Health advice is now the second most popular topic that people search for on the internet, and online medical consultation is big business Sites vary enormously in what they offer, with services ranging from the equivalent of a medical agony aunt to a live chat with a doctor via email They are clearly (36) 210 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 a demand from people who are too busy or, in some cases, too embarrassed to discuss their medical (37) with their general practitioners Question 33 A worked B passed C came D ran Question 34 A whose B which C who D that Question 35 A small B weak C mild D calm Question 36 A serving B meeting C creating D establishing Question 37 A harm B story C hardship D complaint 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 38 to 42 Dolphins are one of the most intelligent species on the planet, which makes them a very interesting animal to scientists In their natural habitats, dolphins use various vocalization techniques They whistle and squeak to recognize members of their pod, identify and protect their young, and call out warnings of danger They also make clicking sounds used for echolocation to find food and obstacles in dark and murky waters Amazingly, the whistling sound that the bottlenose dolphin makes has been found to have a similar pattern to human language They always make conversational sounds when they greet each other If you listen to dolphins' squeaks and squeals, it will sound like they are having a conversation Dolphins usually use both sound and body language to communicate with each other It is through gesture and body language, however, that most of their communication with humans comes Dolphins can be trained to perform complicated tricks This suggests they have a high level of intelligence and communication capacity If they work for a long time with a trainer, they are able to recognize and understand human commands A lot of dolphin communication has been studied using dolphins in captive environments These studies have been criticized because some marine biologists believe that dolphins living in aquariums or research centers cannot be considered "normal." Even so, most believe that studying dolphin communication in captivity is useful for beginning to understand the complexity of dolphin communication After all, dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals Their ability to communicate is impressive and worthy of study Question 38 What would be the most suitable title for the passage? A Communications in dolphins B Intelligent mammals in captivity C Dolphins' social tendencies with humans D Complex patterns in dolphin life Question 39 In line 2, the word vocalization is closest in meaning to A making gestures B creating words C producing sounds D closing eyes Question 40 According to paragraph 4, what some marine biologists think about captive dolphins? A Their relationships are too personal with marine biologists B They can't be considered accurate subjects for biological studies C They can communicate exactly the same as humans D They easily demonstrate how dolphins act in the wild Question 41 All of the following are true about dolphin communication EXCEPT A dolphins' squeals and squeaks sound conversational to the human ear B dolphins' clicking sounds are sometimes used to greet humans C communication using sounds and gestures occurs between dolphins D body language and gestures are used for communication with humans Question 42 In line 17, the word “most” refers to A the majority of marine biologists B a few bottlenose dolphins C a lot of bottlenose dolphins D the minority of marine biologists 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 43 to 50 What does it take to graduate from university with a First? Mark McArdle, first-class degree holder from the University of Lancaster, tells how he did it 211 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 Don’t spend too much time at the student lounge, turn up for most lectures and tutorials and submit all coursework - eventually That, I was told by a PhD student during freshers’ week, was all I needed to to get a 2:2 For a 2:1, I’d require a better attendance record and have to work harder, but not at the expense of being cut off from civilization And for a First I would have to become some sor t of social outcast, go to even lecture and tutorial (scribbling notes madly), spend every waking moment immersed in academic books, and be among the last to be thrown out of the university library at 10 pm closing time Well, I did not give up my life for study I didn't attend every lecture and tutorial I didn’t write down every word spoken in lectures I didn’t get 80% or more in every essay, project, test or exam I was usually behind with my reading and occasionally mystified by the syllabus Sometimes I couldn't be bothered to go to university and stayed at home instead But I always knew where I was what I had to and what not to bother with And I always worked hard on the things that counted: assignments and exams Getting a degree is about learning, but it isn’t just about learning biology, history, English or whatever It’s about understanding what you need to succeed - what, in fact, the university wants from you and what you will get in return You have to have a feel for the education market and really sell your inspirations, what does the lecturer want? what is the essay marker searching for? Some students try to offer something not wanted Others want to give very little - they steal the thoughts of others and submit them as their own But they all want to be rewarded Exchange, but don’t steal, and you’ll get a degree I could guarantee every book on my reading list was out on long loan from the university library within five seconds of the list being issued This was worrying at first, but I quickly learned that it was impossible to read all of the books on an average reading list anyway I sought shortcuts Collections of selected readings or journal articles were excellent sources that often saved me the bother of reading the original texts References in books dragged me all over the place but with all the courses I had to do, there wasn't enough time to be dragged too far I would flick through the book, read the introduction, note any summaries, look at diagrams, skim the index, and read any conclusions I plucked out what was needed and made my escape I revised by discarding subject areas I could not face revising, reading, compiling notes, and then condensing them onto one or two sheets of A4 for each subject area Leading up to the ex am, I would concentrate on just the condensed notes and rely on my memory to drag out the detail behind them when the time came I didn’t practice writing exam questions, although it was recommended I prefer to be spontaneous and open-minded I don't want pre-formed conclusions filling my mind And nor should you; there is no secret to getting a First - this is just an account of how I got my First Be a happy student by striking the right balance between working and enjoying yourself Take what you seriously and your best And, no matter what you don’t forget to appreciate every day of your university studies: it is one of the greatest periods of your life Glossary: University degree classifications in the UK: - First class - Upper second (2:1) - Lower second (2:2) - Third class (3) Question 43 What is the main purpose of the passage? A To describe learning experience of an excellent student B To emphasize the importance of higher education C To suggest ways to deal with assignments at university D To point out challenges of studying at university Question 44 The PhD students who spoke to the writer A exaggerate the need to work hard B succeeded in scaring the writer C was uncertain how to help the writer D thought the writer would get a First Question 45 In the third paragraph, the writer warns against A offering money to academic staff B trying to second-guess lectures C expecting to be rewarded D plagiarism in essays and exams Question 46 The word “immersed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A ploughed B absorbed C sunk D dipped Question 47 Why did the writer not practice writing exam questions? 212 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 A He thought the practice was rather boring B He wanted to answer exam questions critically C He was advised not to D He thought it might prejudice staff against him Question 48 The word “flick through” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A search quickly B skim C borrow D read carefully Question 49 All of the following are mentioned about factors that help the writer to succeed at university EXCEPT A an understanding of what was required B regular attendance at lectures C selective reading D well-organizing revision Question 50 It can be inferred from what the write said in the last paragraph that A student’s top priority is to pass exams B teachers should set goals for students right from the first year C students should follow his recipe for success D students should make the most of being a student Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ 50 ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 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 Question A apprehension B equation C precaution D discretion Question A sour B hour C pour D flour 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 A enthusiast B preferential C participant D particular Question A preference B attraction C advantage D infinitive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Due to lacking _, they couldn’t open a new shop as scheduled A interest rates B expenses C shares D funds Question Armed terrorists are reported to have _ the Embassy A taken up B taken to C taken over D taken after Question I think that married couples should be financially independent _ their parents A to B of C with D on Question The more _ you look, the better you will feel A confident B confide C confidently D confidence Question Students are _ less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures A under B above C upon D out of Question 10 Your sister seldom cooks meals, _? A did she B didn’t she C does she D doesn’t she Question 11 I must take this watch to be repaired as it _ over 20 minutes a day A accelerates B increases C progresses D gains Question 12 Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is A by the age of five it is quite well established B quite well established by the age of five C well established quite by the age of five D by the age of five and quite well established Question 13 An endangered species is a species population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct A whose B which C what D who Question 14 The film by the time we to the cinema A had already started/got B already started/ had gotten 213 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 C had already started/had gotten D has already started/ got Question 15 they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in fat A However B Although C Because D Despite Question 16 me to your mother when you are in New York A Tell B Remind C Remember D Greet Question 17 He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl A shoe B hole C shed D shell Question 18 Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they their student cards A don’t produce B didn’t produce C produced D hadn’t produced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19 When our rent increased from $100 to $200 a month, we protested against such a tremendous increase A light B huge C tiring D difficult Question 20 The government decided to pull down the old building so that a hospital could be built A renovate B purchase C maintain D demolish 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 21 It was necessary to divide the movie ‘Roots’ into five parts in order to show it on television A adapt B merge C segment D transact Question 22 That is a well-behaved girl whose behaviour has nothing to complain about A good behavior B behaving improperly C behaving nice D behaving cleverly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 23 - Mai: “Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot.” -Hoa: “ _.” A Never mind B You don’t mind C You’re welcome D That’s fine Question 24 - Mary: “Make yourself at home” - David: “ _” A That’s very kind of you Thank you B Thanks! The same to you! C Not at all Don’t mention it D Yes, can I help you? 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 25 to 29 The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the native peoples they conquered Throughout history, gold has woven a magic spell over those it touched Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal that can be moulded into many (25) It has been used for money, jewelry, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of worship (26) the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities and countries as they went Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live (27) today Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical means, that are found in the Earth’s crust Gold has a warm, sunny colour and (28) it does not react with air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades In its natural (29) , gold is soft and easily shaped When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins, gold bars, and other objects Stories have been told, movies made and legends bom about the discovery of the world’s great gold deposits It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration Question 25 A formats B outlines C shapes D lines Question 26 A Whoever B However C Forever D Wherever Question 27 A at B in C for D on Question 28 A yet B despite C because D so Question 29 A estate B stage C state D position 214 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 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 30 to 34 The Hindu culture celebrates marriage as a pure and pristine rite enabling two individuals start their journey of life together It puts emphasis on the values of happiness, harmony and growth and could be traced back from the Vedic times Months before the wedding ceremony, an engagement is held which is called “magni” The couple is blessed here with gifts, jewelry and clothes Another important ritual is the “mehendi” which is a paste made from the leaves of henna plant It is the traditional art of adorning the hands and the feet of the bride with mehendi and the name of the groom is also hidden in the design On the day of marriage, the couple exchanges garlands as a gesture of acceptance of one another and a pledge to respect one another as partners which is known as “jaimala” This is followed by “kanyadaan”, where the father of the bride places her hand in the groom’s hand requesting him to accept her as an equal partner Another ritual is the “havan” in which the couple invokes Agni, the god of Fire, to witness their commitment to each other Crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar rice and oil are offered to the ceremonial fire The “gath bandhan” takes place where scarves of the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal bond This signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain loyal The couple then takes four “mangal pheras” or walk around the ceremonial fire, representing four goals in life: “Dharma”, religious and moral duties; “Artha”, prosperity; “Kama” earthly pleasures; “Moksha”, spiritual salvation The couple also takes seven steps together to begin their journey, called the “saptapardi” Then the ritual of “sindoor” takes place where the groom applies a small dot of vermilion, a red powder to the bride’s forehead and welcomes her as his partner for life This signifies the completion of the marriage The parents of the bride and the groom then give their blessings, “ashirwad” to the newly wed couple as they touch the feet of their parents Question 30 What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage? A The Hindu culture B The Hindu religion C The Hindu wedding D The Hindu tradition Question 31 What the Hindu people think about marriage? A It is entirely a spiritual traditional ritual allowing two individuals to live together B It is a belief in the growth of a family newly formed by two individuals C It is a wish of happiness and harmony to come to two individuals D It is just a living-together announcement of two individuals Question 32 What can the word “adorning” be best replaced by? A decorating B painting C repairing D dying Question 33 Why does the couple exchange garlands? A to a ritual B to show both their acceptance of and the swear to respect the partner C to express their acceptance of one another and a wish of happiness D to express their vow to respect each other for the whole life Question 34 When is the wedding ceremony completed? A When the parents of the bride and the groom give their blessings to the couple B When the couple touches their parents’ feet C When the couple makes seven steps together D When the groom applies a small dot of vermillion of the bride’s forehead 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 35 to 42 The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or community gardens scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding neighborhoods But in the Seattle area, and within and beyond the Puget Sound region, it means a great deal more “Urban agriculture doesn’t necessarily equate to production that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area, “says Jason Niebler, who directs the Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central Community College “It means we are providing for growing population food needs from surrounding rural landscapes, as well as from the core urban landscape.” 215 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at varying capacities, surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that become increasingly more rural with distance The hope is that such land use planning, from the inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically sound sustainable food production This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food products that originate from petroleum-intensive large scale farms That’s the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nation’s first metropolitan-based community college sustainable agriculture program that emphasizes farming practices across diverse landscape types from urban centers to surrounding rural environs “It’s small scale agriculture with an urban focus,” Niebler says “Any urban population, large or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect the environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.” SAgE is a part of National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program, which is providing the project with $157,375 over two years ATE’s goal is to support projects that strengthen the skills of technicians who work in industries regarded as vital to the national’s prosperity and security The support largely goes to community colleges that work in partnership with universities, secondary schools, businesses and industries, as well as government agencies, which design and implement model workforce initiatives The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural issues related to sustainable food systems, within Puget Sound watersheds through student and community education and research, and technological innovation The curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural ecology, urban food systems, food politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and technology, the integration of food and forests, and career opportunities “We’ve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles of sustainable agriculture and what a food system is - how it functions both locally and globally,” Niebler says “These courses are challenging, robust and inspirational One of the really wonderful things about them is that we offer service learning opportunities, where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local partner organizations They can a research project, or a service learning option The ideal would be to prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an urban agriculture setting.” (‘‘Promoting Sustainable Agriculture ” by Mariene Cimons) Question 35 It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler _ A preserves the core urban landscape B provides food for Seattle’s population C studies at Seattle Central Community College D directs the SAgE Initiative Question 36 It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban agriculture _ A focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region B aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions C is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas D concerns with food production in any city’s surrounding areas Question 37 The word “concentric” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A coming from different places B having the same size C going in different directions D having the same center Question 38 Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgE’s new land use planning? A dependence on distant food products B increased food production in large scale farms C employment opportunities for local residents D modernized farming practices in rural environs Question 39 The curriculum of SagE at Seattle Central Community College offers courses covering the following EXCEPT _ A agricultural ecology B career opportunities C urban system development D integration of food and forests Question 40 In Niebler’s opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are _ A functional but impractical B robust but unpromising C challenging and costly D hard but encouraging Question 41 The word “them” in paragraph refer to A courses B opportunities C principles D students 216 Facebook: Đỗ Văn Bính Zalo: 387199261 Question 42 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature B The SAgE project alone will offer student sufficient jobs in urban agriculture C ATE helps to improve the skill of technicians in the nation major industries D Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices 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 43 Digital clocks, however precise, (A) they cannot be (B) perfectly accurate because (C) the earth’s rotation changes (D) slightly over years Question 44 (A) Alike other forms of energy, natural gas (B) may be used to (C) heat homes, cook food, and even (D) run automobiles Question 45 The number (A) of homeless people in Nepal (B) have increased sharply (C) due to the recent (D) severe earthquake 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 46 He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon A He survived because he was a skillful surgeon B He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon C There was no skillful surgeon, so he died D Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn’t survive the operation Question 47 No one has sent me that letter A I haven’t been sent that letter B I wasn’t sent that letter C That letter hasn’t been sent me D That letter has sent to me by no one Question 48 “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said A Sarah told us not leave until she comes back B Sarah asked us not leave until she came back C Sarah told us not to leave until she came back D Sarah said to us not to leave until she comes back 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 49 The basketball team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other B Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well C No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match D As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match Question 50 He wasn’t wearing a seat-belt He was injured A If he hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t have been injured B If he had been wearing a seat-belt, he would have been injured C If he had been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t be injured D If he had been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t have been injured 217 ... his leaving the company Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ ĐỀ DỰ ĐỐN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: ... stable C simple D obvious Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ 10 ĐỀ DỰ ĐỐN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mark the letter A,... measure C feather D pleasure Bộ đề chuẩn cấu trúc ĐỀ SỐ ĐỀ DỰ ĐỐN KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020 - 2021 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mark the letter A, B,