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(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO THÁI BÌNH TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN ĐỨC CẢNH KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA 2020 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao 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 A dreams B heals C waves D tasks A cousin B south C mouse D thousand 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 A manage B confide C maintain D arrive A electrical B attractive C memorial D oceanic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Neither of the boys came to school today, _? A did he B didn’t they C did they D did she Would you mind _ your address on the back of this check? A write B to write C writing D Written Against her parents’ wishes, she wants to be journalist A the B an C a D no article Since I left Venezuela six years ago, I _to visit friends and family several times A return B will have returned C am returning D have returned Much of the PPE (personal protective equipment) _ by doctors and nurses has to be worn once only and destroyed after use A wearing B worn C to wear D.wear 10 If someone offered you those books, which one _? A you choose B did you choose C would you choose D you would choose 11 Antibiotics cannot be used to treat viral infections they don't kill viruses, only bacteria A although B but C because D and 12 As soon as the construction of the new bridge had been completed, _ A he highway commission will check its safety B some of the workers have left their tools behind C the old one was closed down for repair D the materials would have been brought from abroad 13 We are _ no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here A with B to C under D at 14 Could you _me a favour and post these letters on your way home? A B make C give D Bring 15 Doctors cannot currently treat COVID-19 and instead concentrate on relieving symptoms A direct B indirect C direction D directly 16 I could not the peak of mountain in the foggy weather A get over B make out C see through D go into 17 He _ a lifetime to working with disabled children A disposed B devoted C advocated D discouraged 18 As the drug took _the patient became quieter A force B effect C action D influence 19 The residents are fighting tooth and to stop massive deforestation in this area A nail B hair C mouth D tongue Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 20 Laura has been burning the midnight oil trying to finish the homework, so I think she is exhausted now A making every attempt possible B exercising regularly to keep fit C staying up working late at night D having lots of food late at night 21 He gave her a priceless engagement ring A worthless B invaluable C invalid D trivial DeThi.edu.vn (2) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 22 I don’t know what they are going to ask in the job interview I’ll just play it by ear A plan well in advance B listen to others saying C be careful about it D not plan beforehand 23 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A happiness B loss C sadness D pain and sorrow Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges 24 Kim and Anne are talking about the next exams ~ Kim: "I don’t think I’ll pass the math exam!" ~ Anne: “ .” A We won’t have it done B You’ve done your best C Next time, perhaps D Try as much as you can 25 Tim is talking to his father ~ Tim: “May I use your car, Dad?” ~ His father: “ ” A Not old enough to it, son B Certainly, I can C Do it soon you’re free to D It’s too far to drive 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 26 to 30 The COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam is part of the (26) _ worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) On 23 January 2020, the first known case of COVID-19 in Vietnam was reported As of 30 May 2020, the country had 328 confirmed cases, 279 recoveries, and no deaths More than 275,000 tests have been performed Hanoi, as of May is the most- affected city with 114 confirmed cases Vietnam has (27) _ the entry of all foreigners from 22 March 2020 until further notice to limit the spread of COVID-19 The measure will not apply to diplomats, officials, foreign investors, experts, and skilled workers For foreigners (28) _ entered the country before March including those with temporary residence permits will also be entitled to extensions till 30 June but must present health declarations Vietnam is cited by global media as having one of the best-organised epidemic control programs in the world, along with Taiwan and South Korea Several figures have praised Vietnam's response, comparing it (29) _the success in 2003 when Vietnam became the first country to be cleared of the SARS outbreak (30) _inferior economic and technological capacities, the country's response to the outbreak has received acclaim for its immediacy, effectiveness and transparency (Adapted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 26 A upcoming B interruptory C ongoing D gradual 27 A suspended B expanded C widened D opened 28 A which B That C whose D whom 29 A as B for C without D to 30 A Despite B Owing to C Although D However 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 31 to 35 Stars have been significant features in the design of many United States coins and their number has varied from one to forty-eight stars Most of the coins issued from about 1799 to the early years of the twentieth century bore thirteen stars representing the thirteen original colonies Curiously enough, the first American silver coins, issued in 1794, had fifteen stars because by that time Vermont and Kentucky had joined the Union At that time it was apparently the intention of mint officials to add a star for each new state Following the admission of Tennessee in 1796, for example, some varieties of half dimes, dimes, and half-dollars were produced with sixteen stars As more states were admitted to the Union, however, it quickly became apparent that this scheme would not prove practical and the coins from 1798 on were issued with only thirteen stars-one DeThi.edu.vn (3) for each of the original colonies Due to an error at the mint, one variety of the 1828 half cent was issued with only twelve stars There is also a variety of the large cent with only 12 stars, but this is the result of a die break and is not a true error 31 What is the main topic of the passage? A Teaching of astronomy in state universities B Stars on American coins C Colonial stamps and coins D The star as national symbol of the United States 32 The word "bore" in paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A carried B drilled C cost D symbolized 33 The expression “Curiously enough” is used in paragraph because the author finds it strange that A silver coins with fifteen stars appeared before coins with thirteen B Vermont and Kentucky joined the Union in 1794 C no silver coins were issue until 1794 D Tennessee was the first state to use half dimes 34 Which of the following can be inferred about the order in which Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont joined the Union? A Vermont and Kentucky joined at the same time B Kentucky joined before Tennessee and Vermont C Tennessee joined after Vermont and Kentucky D Vermont joined after Tennessee and Kentucky 35 Why was a coin produced in 1828 with only twelve stars? A There were twelve states at the time B There was a change in design policy C Tennessee had left the Union D The mint made a mistake 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 36 to 42 Learning does not just mean studying from a textbook and copying it down come test time — it refers to drawing meaning from your work and seeing how it’s important and connected to a broader concept or idea Though for many students “learning” may consist of memorizing formulas, dates, and facts, they often miss the bigger picture If you spend all of your efforts on memorizing and none of your efforts on understanding what you are actually doing, by the time the next test rolls around, the information stored in your short term memory may be completely forgotten As an example, take two students, Julie and Brian Both students are in high school, getting ready for an upcoming mathematics test Julie memorizes the way that you solve each problem, all of the formulas, and knows exactly what steps she needs to to solve any of the example questions Brian also memorizes the formulas but concentrates on the why — and understands why the examples are done the way that they are, comprehending the methods and connecting any relevant prior knowledge to each question at hand Both might ace the test, but come exam time, Julie will have to memorize the concepts all over again — and one slight twist in the question may throw her off Brian, however, understanding the concepts behind his steps, will be much better off come any challenging question, and practicing questions will come more naturally to him That being said, not all students must be categorized into being a Julie or a Brian — instead, they may fit in between the two The important take-away is understanding how important asking “why?” really is In the midst of stress or a heavy workload, this question is often forgotten — yet it is the key to lifelong learning Practicing the art of asking “why” not only enriches one’s curiosity, but it feeds your desire to learn beyond the textbook (Adapted from https://medium.com/) 36 Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A How to Prepare for the Next Tests? B Julie and Brian’s Ways to Learn C When Can You Ace the Tests D What Does Lifelong Learning Mean for Students? 37 The word “that” in paragraph refers to A the examples B the way C the methods D prior knowledge 38 According to paragraph 3, why is Brian’s method of learning superior to Julie’s? A He memorizes clearly and exactly formulas, dates, and facts B He memorizes the way to solve each problem thoroughly C He does not concentrate on why the problems are solved in the way they are D He understands why, comprehends the methods and connects prior knowledge to the question DeThi.edu.vn (4) 39 The word “ace” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A set out B involve in C get out D succeed in 40 Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A You should understand the meaning of your work B It is enough to memorize formulas, dates, and facts C Brian does not concentrate on the why D It is not necessary to understand the importance of asking why 41 The word “twist” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A change B storage C relation D emotion 42 According to the passage, what is one of the benefits of asking why? A Saying no to textbooks B Knowledge beyond our effort C Satisfying our curiosity D Making heavy work-load easy 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 43 The introduction of the (A) new species of (B) plants into Phu Quoc island (C) offer an opportunity to study the (D) response of a natural system to stress 44 Ecologists are trying (A) to preserve our environment (B) for future generations by protecting (C)the ozone layer, purifying the air, and (D) have planted the trees that have been cut down 45 The leader (A) intends to hold an (B) initiative ceremony (C) for (D) new members of the organization 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 46 No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai A Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club B Mai is the worst English speaker in our club C Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club D Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club 47 “Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leader told us A The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission B The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission C The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission D The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission 48 It’s very likely that the company will accept his application A The company needs accept his application B The company might accept his application C The company must accept his application D The company should accept his application 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 49 The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A The demand was such great that they had to reprint the book immediately B Such the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D So great the demand was, they had to reprint the book immediately 50 You should pay him the money back Otherwise, he will sue you A Unless you pay him the money back, he will sue you B You should either pay him the money back or he will sue you C If you don’t pay him the money back, he would sue you D He will not sue you if you receive the money The end - DeThi.edu.vn (5) SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH THÁI NGUYÊN KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA 2020 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following questions Question 1: A student is asking the librarian to help her fax a report Student: “Could you help me to fax this report?” Librarian: “ _” A Yes, I will send it for you B Certainly, what’s the fax number? C What rubbish I don’t think it’s helpful D It’s very kind of you to say so Question 2: Hana and Jenifer are talking about the book they have just read Hana: “This book is really interesting and educational.” Jenifer: “ _” A Absolutely B I’d love it C Don’t mention it D That’s nice of you to say so 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 vacant B equip C secure D oblige Question 4: A decision B important C refusal D reference 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 5: A forms B makes C cups D corrects Question 6: A blind B indoor C smile D drive 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 7: If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless A useless B futile C purposed D profitable Question 8: The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely A privately B safely C dangerously D publicly 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 9: ANU has maintained its position as Australia’s top university A conserved B complained C remained D conquered Question 10: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A B famous C perfect D skillful Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: There will be many new people _ the party A between B to C with D at Question 12: She is looking forward to _ her friends after a long time living abroad A see B be seen C not see D seeing Question 13: It has rained hard since I working A stop B stopped C have stopped D had stopped Question 14: Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical A utilities B applications C instruments D appliance Question 15: If I _ money, I would buy that car A had B will have C having D have Question 16: Every _ piece of equipment was sent to the fire A consumable B disposable C spendable D available Question 17: Mr Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big in Vietnam football A cheese B bread C sandwich D egg Question 18: They will buy a new computer, _? A are they B will they C won’t they D they Question 19: John _ her as soon as he graduates this university A marry B marries C married D will marry DeThi.edu.vn (6) Question 20: Could you show me _ way to the nearest post office? A the B an C a D no article Question 21: it rained a lot, we still enjoyed out holiday A Because B Because of C In spite of D Although Question 22: He is the only student our problem A solve B to solve C solving D be solving Question 23: The council has promised to deal with the serious problem of _ among young people A unemployment B employment C unemploy D unemployed Question 24: My mother the responsibility for running the household A bears B takes C holds D runs Question 25: The bomb _ when the soldiers were running across the field A went off B went on C went over D went up 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 26 to 30 Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in (26) cities worldwide It has been noticed that the difference in temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings These materials retain heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to thunderstorms (27) occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (28) it is not uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings In Singapore, the government has (29) to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about One outcome was the creation of 18 "Super trees" – metal constructions resembling very tall trees Each one is a vertical freestanding garden and is (30) to exotic plants and ferns They also contain solar panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient (Adapted from "The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS" by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman) Question 26: A one B each C many D much Question 27: A when B which C what D where Question 28: A and B for C otherwise D however Question 29: A confessed B pledged C committed D required Question 30: A home B house C place D land Read the following passage ad mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 35 Ocean water plays an indispensable role in supporting life The great ocean basins hold about 300 million cubic miles of water From this vast amount, about 80,000 cubic miles of water are sucked into the atmosphere each year by evaporation and returned by precipitation and drainage to the ocean More than 24,000 cubic miles of rain descend annually upon the continents This vast amount is required to replenish the lakes and streams, springs and water tables on which all flora and fauna are dependent Thus, the hydrosphere permits organic existence The hydrosphere has strange characteristics because water has properties unlike those of any other liquid One anomaly is that water upon freezing expands by about percent, whereas most liquids contract on cooling For this reason, ice floats on water bodies instead of sinking to the bottom If the ice sank, the hydrosphere would soon be frozen solidly, except for a thin layer of surface melt water during the summer season Thus, all aquatic life would be destroyed and the interchange of warm and cold currents, which moderates climate, would be notably absent Another outstanding characteristic of water is that water has a heat capacity which is the highest of all liquids and solids except ammonia This characteristic enables the oceans to absorb and store vast quantities of heat, thereby often preventing climatic extremes In addition, water dissolves more substances than any other liquid It is this characteristic which helps make oceans a great storehouse for minerals which have been washed down from the continents In several areas of the world these minerals are being commercially exploited Solar evaporation of salt is widely practiced, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea, and magnesium is produced from sea water along the American Gulf Coast DeThi.edu.vn (7) Question 31: The author’s main purpose in this passage is to A explain how water is used in commerce and industry B describe the properties and uses of water in the oceans C illustrate the importance of conserving water D compare water with other liquids Question 32: The phrase “This vast amount” in paragraph refers to _ A 80,000 million cubic miles of water B 300 million cubic miles of water C 80,000 cubic miles of water D 24,000 cubic miles of rain Question 33: The word “outstanding” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A special B exceptionally good C important D amusing Question 34: According to the passage, fish can survive in the oceans because _ A they not need oxygen B evaporation and condensation create a water cycle C ice floats D there are currents Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of water? A Water expands when it is frozen B Water can absorb heat C Water is a good solvent D Water contracts on cooling 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 36 to 42 Some animal behaviorists argue that certain animals can remember past events, anticipate future ones, make plans and choices, and coordinate activities within a group These scientists, however, are cautious about the extent to which animals can be credited with conscious processing Explanations of animal behavior that leave out any sort of consciousness at all and ascribe actions entirely to instinct leave many questions unanswered One example of such unexplained behavior: Honeybees communicate the sources of nectar to one another by doing a dance in a figureeight pattern The orientation of the dance conveys the position of the food relative to the sun's position in the sky, and the speed of the dance tells how far the food source is from the hive Most researchers assume that the ability to perform and encode the dance is innate and shows no special intelligence But in one study, when experimenters kept changing the site of the food source, each time moving the food 25 percent farther from the previous site, foraging honeybees began to anticipate where the food source would appear next When the researchers arrived at the new location, they would find the bees circling the spot, waiting for their food No one has yet explained how bees, whose brains weigh four ten-thousandths of an ounce, could have inferred the location of the new site Other behaviors that may indicate some cognition include tool use Many animals, like the otter who uses a stone to crack mussel shells, are capable of using objects in the natural environment as rudimentary tools One researcher has found that mother chimpanzees occasionally show their young how to use tools to open hard nuts In one study, chimpanzees compared two pairs of food wells containing chocolate chips One pair might contain, say, five chips and three chips, the other our chips and three chips Allowed to choose which pair they wanted, the chimpanzees almost always chose the one with the higher total, showing some sort of summing ability Other chimpanzees have learned to use numerals to label quantities of items and simple sums Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The use of food in studies of animal behavior B Observations that suggest consciousness in animal behavior C The role of instinct in animal behavior D Differences between the behavior of animals in their natural environments and in laboratory experiments Question 37: According to the passage, what is the purpose of the honeybee at a site? A To communicate the location of food B To increase the speed of travel to food sources C To identify the type of nectar that is available D To determine the quality of food at a site Question 38: The word “yet” is closest in meaning to A however B generally C so far D since Question 39: The word “rudimentary” in meaning to A technical B original C superior D basic Question 40: The phrase “the one” refers to the _ A pair B chimpanzee C ability D study DeThi.edu.vn (8) Question 41: Why are otters and mussel shells included in the discussion in paragraph 3? A To provide that certain species demonstrate greater ability in tool use than other species B To provide an example of the use of weapons among animals C To show that animals are very good at using objects in their habitat D To provide an example of tool use among animals Question 42: Which is true about the conclusion of the scientists from the experiment with chimpanzees and chocolate chips: Chimpanzee A exhibit behavior that indicates certain mathematical abilities B have difficulty selecting when given choices C lack abilities that other primates have D prefer to work in pairs or groups 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 43: Tina is worrying about her visa She can’t take her business trip without it A Tina can take her business trip provided that she has got her visa B Tina can take her business trip supposing she could get her visa C If it hadn’t been for the visa, Tina can take her business trip D As long as Tina gets her visa, she can’t take her business trip Question 44: His wife gave birth to the first child He understood what true responsibility meant A Never had he understood before he became a parent himself B Were his first child not to be born, he wouldn’t understand true responsibility C Not until he became a parent did he understand what true responsibility meant D Hardly had he understood true responsibility when their first child was born 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 45: The picture of the soldiers bring back many memories A The B of C bring D memories Question 46: Many meetings aren’t so interested as this one was A Many B aren’t C interested D one Question 47: My brother usually helps me to learn English and doing a lot of difficult things A usually B helps C to learn D 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 48: “I met her sister at the supermarket yesterday,” John said A John said that I met her sister at the supermarket yesterday B John said that I had met her sister at the supermarket yesterday C John said that he met her sister at the supermarket the day before D John said that he had met her sister at the supermarket the day before Question 49: It is noisier in the city than it is in the country A It is noisier in the country than it is in the city B It is not as noisy in the country as it is in the city C It is not as noisy in the city as it is in the country D It is as noisy in the city as it is in the country Question 50: It’s possible that Mary is on the way to school now I am not sure A Mary should be on the way to school now B Mary may be on the way to school now C Mary must be on the way to school now D Mary need be on the way to school now HẾT - DeThi.edu.vn (9) SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BẮC GIANG KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA 2020 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao 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 from to Question 1: He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out A He stretching the rope with one hand and held it B Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand C The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out D Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out Question 2: Her living conditions were not good However, she studied very well A Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well B Difficult as her living conditions were, she studied very well C Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well D She studied very well just because she lived in difficult conditions 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 from to Question 3: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans A separated B divorced C single D married Question 4: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air A feeling extremely unhappy B feeling extremely airy C extremely happy D extremely light 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 from to Question 5: A missed B agreed C liked D watched Question 6: A dedicate B eliminate C certificate D educate Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from to 21 Question 7: If she had known how to protect yourself last time, she infected by Covid-19 now A would be B wouldn’t have been C wouldn’t be D would have been Question 8: I’d like to see that football match because I once this year A haven’t seen B didn’t see C don’t see D weren’t seeing Question 9: I remember to that place once A to be taken B being taken C taking D to take Question 10: After a hard-working day, I went to bed and had _most beautiful dream ever A a – the B O – the C the – the D a – a Question 11: Looking three children all day is a hard work A through B up C to D after Question 12: The clown was wearing a _ wig and red nose A red plastic funny B funny plastic red C red funny plastic D funny red plastic Question 13: We should participate in the movements _ the natural environment A organizing to conserve B which organize to conserve C organized to conserve D organized conserving Question 14: They have lived next door to us for years, _ we hardly ever see them A so B yet C although D and Question 15: Some people are concerned with physical _ when choosing a wife or husband A attractive B attract C attractiveness D attractively Question 16: Mark Zuckerberg’s enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and _ A loyalty B dedication C reputation D indifference Question 17: Martin Luther King devoted his life to the of voting right for black people A achievement B effort C realization D performance Question 18: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem A get back to B put up with C make out of D take away from Question 19: Many children are under such a high _ of learning that they not feel happy at school A concentration B recommendation C interview D pressure DeThi.edu.vn (10) Question 20: Her outgoing character contrasts _ with that of her sister A coolly B sharply C thoroughly D fully Question 21: Nothing unusual happened, _? A did it B didn’t it C didn’t they D did they 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 22 to 28 Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia, even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones It is perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system – an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of the animal kingdom Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not intersected for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale They mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers – and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited in a slightly modified form Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember Whale songs can also be rather catchy When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes – singing the new whales’ songs within three short years Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery Question 22: Why did the author write the passage? A To show that music is not a human or even modern invention B To describe the music for some animals, including humans C To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it D To illustrate the importance of music to whales Question 23: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of humpback whales? A they can sing over a range of seven octaves B their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes C they not use rhyme, unlike humans D whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales Question 24: The bold word “they” in paragraph refers to A human composers B whole songs C whales D octaves Question 25: Which of the following is NOT true about humpback whale music? A It’s easy to learn by other whales B It’s in a form of creating a theme, elaborating and revisiting in rhyming refrains C It uses similar patterns to human songs D It’s comparative in length to symphony movements Question 26: The bold word “refrains” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A words B tunes C notes D sounds Question 27: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Music may have an influence on the whale brain B The research of musical brain always leads to a discovery of a universal music C The earliest human beings came from France and Slovenia D Humpback whales imitate the way human composers work in creating their own music Question 28: Which of the following concepts is defined in the passage? A the limbic system B attention span C the animal kingdom D symphony movements DeThi.edu.vn (11) 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 29 to 33 According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may be recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States In the family traditional cultural patterns confer leadership on one or both of the parents In other cases, such as friendship groups, one or more persons may gradually (29) as leaders, although there is no formal process of selection In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment (30) _ of the common belief that leaders are people with unusual personal ability, decades of research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of "natural leaders” It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have (31) _ common; rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that particular group Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, research suggests that there are (32) two different leadership roles that are held by different individuals Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a social group Group members look to instrumental leaders to "get things done." Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership (33) emphasizes the collective well-beings of a social group's members Question 29: A show B happen C occur D emerge Question 30: A In spite B Despite C Although D Whereas Question 31: A at B on C by D in Question 32: A typified B typical C typically D types Question 33: A those B who C what D which Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words(s) in each of the following questions from 34 to 35 Question 34: The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust A polluted B filled C occupied D concentrated Question 35: You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold A keep changing her mood B keeps taking things C keeps testing D keeps going 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 from 36 to 37 Question 36: Jack: “Would you like to go to the movie tonight?” – Jane: “ _” A Of course B Yes, I like it C I’d love to D No, I don’t like it Question 37: Geogre: “In my opinion, action films are exciting.” – Frankie: “ ” A You shouldn’t have said that B There’s no doubt about it C What an opinion! D Yes, congratulations 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 from 38 to 40 Question 38: Dr Smith is now the fifth wealthiest man in this city A Only four people in this city are wealthier than Dr Smith B Dr Smith is wealthier than five people in this city C Dr Smith is the wealthiest one in this city D No one in this city has more wealth than Dr Smith Question 39: “Congratulations, you’ve been offered the job,” Mr Jones said A Mr Jones said his congratulations because he offered me a job B Mr Jones congratulated me for my job offer C Mr Jones congratulated me on getting the job offer D Mr Jones wanted me to get the job and congratulated me Question 40: I should have finished the essay last night, but I was exhausted A I finished the essay last night because I was extremely bored B I couldn’t finish the essay last night because I was very tired C I finished the essay last night because there was nothing else to D I tried to finish it last night, but the essay was too tiring DeThi.edu.vn (12) 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 from 41 to 43 Question 41: Industrial emissions, together with littering, is causing many problems in our large and industrial cities today A with B large and industrial cities C is D many Question 42: Clean Up Australia Day welcomes more than half a million volunteers who help to clear thousand of tons garbage from beaches, parks, streets and waterway A waterway B half a million C garbage D welcomes Question 43: Few of us would deny that we like to get things for free, or most people don’t cross the line and steal the items A Few B for free C or D the line Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 48 Under certain circumstances, the human body must cope with gases at greater-than-normal atmospheric pressure For example, gas pressures increase rapidly during a drive made with scuba gear because the breathing equipment allows divers to stay underwater longer and dive deeper The pressure exerted on the human body increases by atmosphere for every 10 meters of depth in seawater, so that at 39 meters in seawater a diver is exposed to pressure of about atmospheres The pressure of the gases being breathed must equal the external pressure applied to the body, otherwise breathing is very difficult Therefore all of the gases in the air breathed by a scuba diver at 40 meter are present at five times their usual pressure Nitrogen, which composes 80 percent of the air we breathe, usually causes a balmy feeling of well-being at this pressure At a depth of atmospheres, nitrogen causes symptoms resembling alcohol intoxication, known as nitrogen narcosis Nitrogen narcosis apparently results from a direct effect on the brain of the large amounts of nitrogen dissolved in the blood Deep dives are less dangerous if helium is substituted for nitrogen, because under these pressures helium does not exert a similar narcotic effect As a scuba diver descends, the pressure of nitrogen on the lungs increases Nitrogen then diffuses from the lungs to the blood, and from the blood to body tissues Nitrogen then diffuses from the lungs to the blood, and from the blood to body tissues The reverse occurs when the diver surfaces, the nitrogen pressure in the lungs falls and the nitrogen diffuses from the tissues into the blood, and from the blood into the lungs If the return to the surface is too rapid, nitrogen in the tissues and blood cannot diffuse out rapidly enough and nitrogen bubbles are formed They can cause severe pains, particularly around the joints Another complication may result if the breath is held during ascent During ascent from a depth of 10 meters, the volume of air in the lungs will double because the air pressure at the surface is only half of what it was at 10 meters This change in volume may cause the lungs to distend and even rupture This condition is called air embolism To avoid this event, a diver must ascend slowly, never at a rate exceeding the rise of the exhaled air bubbles, and must exhale during ascent Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss? A How to prepare for a deep dive B The effect of pressure in gases in the human body C The equipment divers use D The symptoms of nitrogen bubbles in the bloodstream Question 45: The word “exert” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to A need B change C cause D permit Question 46: The word “they” in bold in paragraph refers to _ A tissues B joints C pains D bubbles Question 47: What happens to nitrogen in body tissues if a diver ascends too quickly? A It goes directly to the brain B It is reabsorbed by the lungs C It has a narcotic effect D It forms bubbles Question 48: What should a diver when ascending? A Breathe helium B Relax completely C Rise slowly D Breathe faster 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 from 49 to 50 Question 49: A attempt Question 50: A important B exchange B uranium DeThi.edu.vn C social C discovery D support D confidential (13) SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BẮC NINH KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA 2020 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from to 15 Question 1: They are leaving here tomorrow, ? A aren’t they B they C are they D did they Question 2: There is no official language at the federal level for _ U.S A a B an C O D the Question 3: Yuri Gagarin died _ March 27, 1968 in a plane crash A on B for C at D in Question 4: Would you mind not the radio on until I’ve finished with this phone call? A to turn B to be turned C turning D being turned Question 5: If she enough apples now, she would make an apple pie for me A had B have C has D has had Question 6: Since he _, I have heard nothing from him A left B was left C had left D has left Question 7: it is raining, we can’t go outside A Because B In spite of C Because of D Though Question 8: Mary will have finished all her work A as soon as her boss returned B by the time her boss returns C until her boss will return D when her boss will return Question 9: I have a message for people by the traffic chaos A to delay B who delay C who delaying D delayed Question 10: Thanks to large _ from her grandmother, Paula was able to buy a villa in the South of France A inheritable B inherited C heritable D inheritance Question 11: She thinks they _ on her because she doesn’t have a job A look down B look up C look for D look into Question 12: The woman _ her dissatisfaction to the builder for not having the house ready on time A reported B referred C mentioned D expressed Question 13: Thanks to her father’s encouragement, she has made great in her study A teams B contribution C progress D development Question 14: I hate newspaper; they are just full of gossip, scandal and lies! A online B magazine C daily D tabloid Question 15: Our grandfather has always favored Hellen against other children She’s been the _ of his eye A plum B apple C cherry D grape Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions from 16 to 17 Question 16: Nutritious snacks provide an important contribution towards your child’s daily nutritional needs A Uncooked B Inexpensive C Unhealthy D Unpacked Question 17: She relies on you so much that she tells you the whole story You’d better keep it under your hat A mysterious B unknown C revealed D confidential Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions from 18 to 19 Question 18: With the Artemis program, NASA will land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before A crude B latest C rustic D traditional Question 19: It is relatively easy for newcomers to pick off the most lucrative business and ignore the rest A apparently B consequently C comparatively D obviously Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 20 to 24 Why is culture important and how does it answer the question “What is cultural identity?” Culture is the underlying (20) _ of traditions and beliefs that help a person relate to the world around them It is the basis for any superstitions they may have It is the aversion to (21) types of meat, or which days you can work on Culture gives us a definite starting point when beginning to search for our roots Knowing (22) a person comes from will help to define how they look at their family obligations as well as how they celebrate important milestones in life As a person has given up their cultural identity, they (23) can identify themselves with the things that were once the most important thins in their lives They lose direction (24) _ time goes by and DeThi.edu.vn (14) they continue to forget about their past and their natural traditions, their identity becomes less and less pronounced Question 20: A organization B foundation C institution D principle Question 21: A typical B specific C special D especial Question 22: A when B where C which D how Question 23: A no longer B any more C no more D any longer Question 24: A Until B Because C Although D As Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 25 to 27 Question 25: Measles are cured without much difficulty nowadays A are B without C difficulty D nowadays Question 26: Ecosystems regulate the climate, determine the composition of the atmosphere, make new soil, controlling diseases, and provide food A Ecosystems B determine C make D controlling Question 27: Having a pet may make stressed times a little easier to get through A Having B stressed C a little D get through 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 from 28 to 29 Question 28: A attracts B combines C appeals D informs Question 29: A slight B thin C mild D right Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 The cost and benefits of global warming will vary greatly from area to area For moderate climate change, the balance can be difficult to assess But the larger the change in climate, the more negative the consequences will become Global warming will probably make life harder, not easier, for most people This is mainly because we have already built enormous infrastructure based on the climate we now have People in some temperate zones may benefit from milder winters, more abundant rainfall, and expanding crop production zones But people in other areas will suffer from increased heat waves, coastal erosion, rising sea level, more erratic rainfall, and droughts The crops, natural vegetation, and domesticated and wild animals (including seafood) that sustain people in a given area may be unable to adapt to local or regional changes in climate The ranges of diseases and insect pests that are limited by temperature may expand, if other environmental conditions are also favorable In its summary report on the impacts of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated, “Taken as a whole, the range of published evidence indicates that the net damage costs of climate change are likely to be significant and to increase over time.” Question 30: What is the main idea of the passage? A Reasons why low-lying areas are flooded B Reasons why global warming is a problem C Solutions to global warming D Environment pollution is real Question 31: Which of the following is TRUE as the result of global warming? A Life is easier for most people B All people suffer from global warming C All people benefit from global warming D Life is more difficult for the majority of people Question 32: In paragraph 1, the word “this” refers to _ A harder life as a result of global warming B easier life as a result of global warming C flood in low-lying areas D climate change on global scale Question 33: In paragraph 2, the word “erratic” is closest in meaning to A predictable B unpredictable C unchangeable D changeable Question 34: What may happen to diseases and insect pests as a result of global warming? A They will become extinct B They will increase in number C They will be under good control D They will not harm our planet Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions from 35 to 37 Question 35: "Have you ever tried water skiing, Tom?" she asked A She asked Tom whether he had ever tried water skiing B She asked Tom if you had ever tried water skiing C She asked Tom had he ever tried water skiing D She asked Tom whether he has ever tried water skiing Question 36: She isn't obliged to tell you the truth A She mustn't tell you the truth B You can't make her tell you the truth C She has no intention of telling you the truth D She needn't tell you the truth Question 37: Sam is not as strong as Peter A Sam is the strongest B Both Sam and Peter are no strong C Peter is stronger than Sam D Neither Sam nor Peter is strong DeThi.edu.vn (15) 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 from 38 to 39 Question 38: A offer B behave C apply D provide Question 39: A appointment B preference C government D applicant Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges from 40 to 41 Question 40: Mike’s inviting Sue to go dancing - Mike: “Shall we go dancing tonight?” - Sue: “ _” A Never mind B I can’t agree with you C Yes, let’s D Not a little bit Question 41: Mike and Susan are talking about changes in the modern society - Mike: “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” - Susan: “ ” A No, it’s nice to say so B Thank you for saying so C Sure I couldn’t agree more D Yes, it’s nice of you to say so 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 from 42 to 45 Question 42: He was able to finish his book It was because his wife helped him A If only he had been able to finish his book B If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book C Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book D But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book Question 43: Our life has been made easier thanks to smartphones However, using smartphones often may cause some health problems A Since we use smartphones too often, they have made our life easier and caused our health problems to us B Smartphones have made our life easier, but they may cause some health problems if we often use them C Smartphone have not only made our life easier but also caused health problems to those who often use them D If it was not for the smart phones, our life wouldn’t be easier and there wouldn’t be no health problems Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 Language has enabled our species to formulate ideas and exchange information One characteristic of language is that it is ever-evolving, changing to meet the needs of the people speaking it Countries tend to adopt a national language that makes it easy for their inhabitants to communicate with one another as well as with outside entities While this encourages the spread of certain language, it can also lead to the death of others Consider the spread of Latin in ancient world as it pertains to English usage today Latin was the language spoken in the Roman Empire, which included the Mediterranean and parts of Europe Latin became so widespread that the languages of many modern European countries are based on the Latin language However, despite its contribution to modern language, Latin in itself is no longer spoken as a primary language The eventual demise of Latin occurred because, as it spread out over hundreds of years, it took on different dialects and pronunciations based on the different regions in which it was used Rather than adopting Latin as a language, foreign people took the roots of Latin words and adapted them into their own languages Hence, Latin’s popularity is one of the reasons why it ultimately fell out of use As Latin did centuries ago, English is swiftly becoming the world’s most widely used language, spoken by people on the majority of the seven continents and declared the national language in at least thirty-four countries As with Latin, the accent and tone may differ from country to country, but the basics of the vernacular have their foundation in Standard English Linguistics predict that, like Latin, English will experience a immense spread and then subsequent break-up as the languages that got their start in English change into languages unique unto them They feel that this can already be seen in areas such as the islands of Caribbean While English is recognized as the national language of these countries, it has quite a different sound than English spoken everywhere else in the world In other countries, English words have taken on completely different meanings from what they were originally In the African country of Uganda, for example, natives use the word “extend” to mean “move over” or “get out of the way” rather than the more universally understood meanings of “lengthen” or “stretch” People in the South American country of Guyana refer to “operation” when speaking of having an upset stomach or diarrhea We can clearly see that English, like Latin, is being adapted to create other words or to take on new meanings Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The future of English B The similarities and differences between Latin and English C The Latinization of English D How Latin became a dead language Question 45: The word “pertains” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A connects B compares C reflects D relates DeThi.edu.vn (16) Question 46: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that A Outside individuals are likely to choose a language similar to that of their neighbors B National languages are chosen by people who wish to communicate with neighboring countries C Nations are more likely to choose a national language that is easy to their people to use D A country’s inhabitants will speak whichever language chosen by its leaders Question 47: The word “vernacular” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A accent B verbal skills C tone D language Question 48: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of the popularity of Latin language? A It led to the death of other contemporary languages B It actually resulted in the disappearance of the language C It contributed to the formation and development of current dialects D It gave birth to all of the Western languages Question 49: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to A other countries B local words C different meanings D English words Question 50: The author implies that linguistics make a prediction about the future of English that A it continues spreading all over the world B it contributes to building up a new language C it will become a death language like Latin D it will be no longer the national language in some countries THE END - DeThi.edu.vn (17) SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH YÊN BÁI KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA 2020 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Read the passage and choose the correct word or phase that best fits each blank Paper Paper, (1) we use for homework, money, checks, books, letters, packaging, kites, paper dolls, wall paper, and braille books, is everywhere We have paper towels, napkins, plates, cups, and handkerchiefs Doctors put paper sheets on the examining table Scientists use paper lab coats Our knowledge is written on paper Paper is made (2) tress, rice, wheat, cotton, com, sugar cane, and other plants There are about 7,000 kinds of paper The Chinese (3) _ paper in A.D 105 They mixed the bark of a tree and rags with water, put a screen into the (4) , and lifted out a thin piece of wet paper They dried the paper in the sun The Chinese kept their secret of how to make paper until a war with Muslims in the ninth century The Mayan Indians in Central America and Pacific Islanders also discovered how to make paper, (5) _ their knowledge never spread to the rest of the world Question 1: A whom B who C whose D which Question 2: A with B in C by D from Question 3: A improved B proposed C discovered D invented Question 4: A mixture B combination C integration D relationship Question 5: A although B since C but D however 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 6: He is advised to avoid eating fatty foods, having more vegetables and drink water A advised B eating C having D drink Question 7: Have you ever read “Oliver Twist”, an interested novel written by Charles Dickens? A read B interested C novel D written Question 8: Tom works for a company which make electronic devices A works B which C make D devices 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 9: “You have done your work very well today,” the teacher said to me A The teacher told me I had done my work well that day B The teacher told me I have done my work well today C The teacher told me I had done your work well that day D The teacher told me I had done his work well today Question 10: Peter drives more carefully than Tom A Peter drives less carefully than Tom B Peter drives as carefully as Tom C Tom drives more carefully than Peter D Tom doesn’t drive as carefully as Peter Question 11: You’d better go home now before the rain starts A You should go home now before the rain starts B You needn’t go home now before the rain starts C You mustn’t go home now before the rain starts D You would go home now before the rain starts Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The age of Exploration originated in Europe in the fifteenth century At that time, European sailors started sailing to places far from their homes First, they went down the coast of Africa Later, they went into the Indian Ocean and made it to various ports in Asia Near the end of the century, they sailed all the way to the Americas in the New World Eventually, they managed to travel around the entire world The first expedition that managed to circumnavigate the globe was led by Ferdinand Magellan While Magellan was a Portuguese sailor, he sailed under the Spanish flag since his journey was funded by the king of Spain When he departed on September 20, 1519, he had five ships and nearly 300 men The expedition first moved west and crossed the Atlantic Ocean After the ships reached the New World, they sailed south along the east coast of South America Magellan was looking for a way to enter the Pacific Ocean In November 1520, Magellan and his men finally discovered a passage to DeThi.edu.vn (18) the Pacific During the search, though, Magellan lost one of his ships when it crashed into a beach and got wrecked There was also a mutiny attempt by some of his crew members With his remaining ships, Magellan sailed west across the Pacific Ocean They traveled to the Mariana Islands, landed on Guam, and then sailed toward the Philippine Islands During their journey across the Pacific, Magellan and his men became the first Europeans to see most of that part of the world When the ships reached the Philippines, Magellan’s role in the journey came to an end On an island there, Magellan’s men got into a dispute with some of the natives There was a fight, and Magellan was killed in the middle of it He died on April 27, 1521 By this time, Magellan’s crew had three ships, but they had only enough men to sail on two of them So they burned one and sailed the other two south to Indonesia There, they engaged in trade with the natives, so they acquired some spices to take back to Europe However, the Portuguese were at war with Spain at that time, so one ship was captured by them The last remaining ships crossed the Indian Ocean It rounded Africa and sailed north to Spain It arrived home on September 6, 1522 Only eighteen of the original crew made it home alive Question 12: What is the passage mainly about? A The danger of travelling in the past B The first trip around the world C The life of Ferdinand Magellan D The European Age of Exploration Question 13: Which is NOT mentioned as a place that Europeans visited during the Age of Exploration? A America B Australia C Asia D Africa Question 14: What does the author point out by writing that the crew engaged in trade? A They decided to get married B They found more crew members C They got rid of some possessions D They bought and sold items Question 15: According to the passage, what happened to Magellan’s expedition while his ships were near South America? A The crew decided to sail back home B They encountered lots of bad weather C A ship was lost by the expedition D They were attacked by natives Question 16: When did Magellan discover a passage to the Pacific? A In 1522 B In 1519 C In 1521 D In 1520 Question 17: The word “circumnavigate” is closest in meaning to _ A map B go round C learn about D explore Question 18: the word “them” refers to A Magellan’s crew B the Portuguese C the natives D some spices 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: The ceasefire will only provide a temporary solution to the crisis A soak B guess C.complicated D permanent Question 20: We had a whale of a time as everything was quite fantastic A had a little time to play B felt happy C felt disappointed D had a lot of time to play Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 21: A dance B make C face D hate Question 22: A books B maps C dogs D cats Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 23: Mike is talking to Ann at home - Mike: “Would you mind turning down the TV? I’m working.” - Ann: “ _” A Thank you I’m pleased B No, I wouldn’t be working C Yes, I’m working, too D Not at all I’ll it now Question 24: John and Laura are talking about plastic bags - John: “Do you think that we should limit the use of plastic bags to protect our environment?” - Laura: “ _” A Of course not, you bet! B Yes, it’s an absurd idea C Well, that’s very surprising D There is no doubt about it DeThi.edu.vn (19) 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: They began their work The light failed immediately A But for the light failed, they would have begun their work B Only after they began their work the light failed C Hardly had they begun their work than the light failed D No sooner had they begun their work than the light failed Question 26: You can go out with your friends Make sure you come back home before midnight A You can’t go out with your friends in case you come back home before midnight B You can go out with your friends as long as you come back home before midnight C You can go out with your friends unless you come back home before midnight D You can’t go out with your friends if you come back home before midnight Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 27: He will take the dog out for a walk dinner A until he finished B before he had finished C as soon as he finishes D when he was finishing Question 28: He got into trouble when he refused _ his briefcase for the customs officer A being opened B open C to open D opening Question 29: If you want to _ your pronunciation, you should listen to the radio A improved B improvement C improve D improving Question 30: You mother doesn’t like that big present, _? A did she B does she C doesn’t she D didn’t she Question 31: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _ day A rainy B snowy C foggy D windy Question 32: My hobby is watching the work _ by Shakespeare in the 20th century A written B to write C is written D writing Question 33: I haven’t met him again since we school ten years ago A had left B leave C left D have left Question 34: Tommy left high school the age of seventeen A in B of C on D at Question 35: She always _ a fuss of her naughty boys A makes B takes C gets D does Question 36: The average watches television for about 15 hours a week A onlooker B viewer C spectator D observer Question 37: John would be taking a great risk if he _ his money in that business now A would invest B invests C had invested D invested Question 38: She didn’t go to the circus with Betty _ she had a bad cold A although B because of C in spite of D because Question 39: Voicing your about examinations on a live TV or radio discussion program is not as easy as it sounds A agreement B hope C problem D opinion Question 40: As the plane , my kids held my hands tightly A took up B took off C went on D set off Question 41: On our trip to Spain, we crossed Atlantic Ocean A a B an C O (no article) D the Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 42: A household B career C pressure D college Question 43: A electric B powerful C commercial D decisive 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 44: The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place A participated B impressed C defended D organized Question 45: Tony decided to participate in an English-speaking contest for high school students this summer A take part in B compete C enter D play DeThi.edu.vn (20) Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Sleep is very important A person who does not sleep dies faster than a person who does not eat We spend about a third of our lives in sleep That’s about 121 days a year! How much sleep we need? We are all different A baby needs 16 hours of sleep every day Children to 12 years old need an average of 10 to 12 hours of sleep Teenagers need to 10 hours of sleep An adult needs an average of to hours a night There are some people who need only hours of sleep Others need 10 hours of sleep After the age of 50, the average sleep time goes down to 6.5 hours a night We need less sleep as we get older About one in three American has a problem with sleep Many of these people cannot fall asleep The name of this problem is insomnia Some people say, “I didn’t sleep all night.” But that’s not really true They might sleep lightly and wake up several times In the morning they only remember the times they were awake, so they think they were awake all night This is not a new problem Many famous people in history had insomnia Some of these people had special ideas to make them sleep Benjamin Franklin had four beds He moved from one to another to fall asleep Mark Twain had a different way He lay on his side across the end of his bed Question 46: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A A person who does not sleep dies more quickly than a person who does not eat B Some people might sleep lightly and wake up several times C No famous people in history had insomnia D The older we get, the less sleep we need Question 47: What would be the best title for the passage? A Go to sleep! B Sleep more! C Sleep time and its problems D Celebrities and Sleep Question 48: What does the word “insomnia” mean in this passage? A Slow sleep B Sleep with dreams C Good sleep D No sleep Question 49: The word “He” in the last paragraph refers to _ A Benjamin Franklin B A famous people C Mark Twain D a person with insomnia Question 50: If you are thirteen years old, you need at least _ hours of sleep A 16 B C D 12 -THE END DeThi.edu.vn (21)