SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có trang) KỲ KHẢO SÁT KIẾN THỨC CHUẨN BỊ CHO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2021 – LẦN MƠN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, khơng kể thời gian giao đề Mã đề thi: 104 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 station B state C status D statue Question 2: A decided B wanted C hated D stopped 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 determine B stimulate C applicant D simplify Question 4: A appal B childish C lovely D nature 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 5: Hundreds of books on the table is written in English A is B on the table C Hundreds of D written Question 6: According to most medical experts, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeding up recovery from illnesses A relieves pain B speeding up C medical experts D illnesses Question 7: By the time they reach the summit, they will have been exhaustive A By the time B exhaustive C reach D will have been Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: The play last night was very successful, ? A was it B doesn’t he C wasn’t it D don’t they Question 9: Some people say that they are of events going on elsewhere A ignorantly B ignorance C ignorant D ignore Question 10: Action movies may have a negative influence children A on B out C about D in Question 11: Kelly and Tim persuaded me the party A to be attended B attending C to attend D attended Question 12: The winter I spent in the USA was one of best in my life A an B the C a D Ø (no article) Question 13: Tim is disappointed because he _ for the train for two hours A has been waiting B is waiting C will wait D waited Question 14: Many tourists have decided to visit Ha Long Bay because of UNESCO’s of its natural beauty A protection B condition C recognition D accepting Question 15: The girl proposed that their group leader a camping trip A organizes B organized C organize D organizing Question 16: , he received a big applause A As soon as his presentation will finish B Before he finishes his presentation C After he had finished his presentation D When finished his speech Question 17: The judge the pedestrian for the accident A blamed B accused C charged D sacked Question 18: I don’t think it is fair to a comparison between the two sisters A draw B C take D strike Question 19: I think I put my in it when I asked Lisa about her ex-husband A foot B thought C elbow D nose Question 20: David is a rich man he came into a lot of money last year A although B because C in spite of D as long as Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 104 Question 21: The Mountainview Hotel offers its guests a buffet breakfast every morning A dependent B valuable C complimentary D situated Question 22: If it tomorrow, we may postpone going on a picnic A would rain B will rain C raining D rains 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: - Customer: “Can I try this sweater on?” - Salesgirl: “ ” A Sorry, only cash is accepted here B Sure, the changing rooms are over there C Yes, it is quite cheap It costs one hundred dollars D No, the shop is closed in half an hour Question 24: - Linda: “ ” - Mike: “Thanks I will write to you when I come to New York.” A Better luck next time! B Have a nice trip! C Have a go! D God bless you! 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 25: While myth portrays dolphins as cheerful creatures, they appear sensitive and temperamental A describes B regards C admits D misunderstands Question 26: Although he behaved like a gentleman, he was really a wolf in sheep’s clothing A celebrity B sponsor C receiver D deceiver 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 27: Many parents always keep a tight rein on their children A let loose B give less money C set free D help to ride Question 28: The speaker was asked to condense his presentation to allow his audience to have time to ask questions A talk briefly B give details C cut short D make longer 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 29: It was not necessary for you to hurry because there was a delay of about two hours A You shouldn’t have hurried because there was a delay of about two hours B You needn’t have hurried because there was a delay of about two hours C You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours D There could be a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry Question 30: “No, no, you really must stay with us.” said the children A The children denied my staying with them B The children insisted on my staying with them C The children didn’t agree to let stay with them D The children refused to let me stay with them Question 31: They said that Sally had quit five jobs before working for us A It was said to have had quit five jobs before working for us B Sally worked for us then she quit five other jobs C They said that five jobs to quit by Sally before working for us D Sally was said to have quit five jobs before working for us 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 32: The plane had taken off Paul realized he was on the wrong flight A Not until the plane had taken off did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight B It was not until the plane had taken off, did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight C Hardly had Paul realized he was on the wrong flight when the plane took off D No sooner had the plane taken off than Paul had realized he was on the wrong flight Question 33: Computer is a miraculous device It is capable of doing almost anything you ask it to A Computer is a miraculous device since it is capable of doing anything you ask it to B Computer is able to almost anything you ask it to although it is a miraculous device C Computer is a miraculous device due to almost anything you ask it to D Computer can’t anything you ask it to because it is a miraculous device Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 104 Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks from 34 to 38 YOGA Yoga is one of the most ancient forms of exercise (34) originated in India 5000 years ago Yoga has taken several years to become recognised world-wide, although recently, much more attention has been (35) to it because of the ways in which it can benefit health Yoga can be practised by anyone, at any age, in any physical condition, depending on physical needs For example, athletes and dancers can practise it to (36) _ their energy and to improve stamina; executives to give a much needed break to their overworked minds; children to improve their memory and concentration It's a good idea to check with a doctor first if you've suffered from any type of injury (37) _ of the exercises should cause you any pain, but it's best to start slowly at first The best time to practise is either in the morning or in the evening Beginners find it easier in the evening (38) the body is more supple Question 34: A what B who C whose D which Question 35: A provided B allowed C paid D put Question 36: A receive B return C realize D restore Question 37: A Both B Every C Much D None Question 38: A although B so C if D when 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 39 to 43 The Hollywood sign in the hills that line the northern border of Los Angeles is a famous landmark recognized the world over The white – painted, 50 – foot – high, sheet mental letters can be seen from great distances across the Los Angeles basin The sign was not constructed, as one might suppose, by the movie business as a means of celebrating the importance of Hollywood to this industry; instead, it was first constructed in 1923 as means of advertising homes for sale in a 500 – acre-housing subdivision in a part of Los Angeles called “Hollywood land” The sign that was constructed at time, of course, said “Hollywood land” Over the years, people began referring to the area by the shorten version “Hollywood” and after the sign and its site were donated to the city in 1945, the last four letters were removed The sign suffered for years of disrepair, and in 1973, it needed to be completely replaced, at a cost of $ 27,700 per letter Various celebrities were instrumental in helping to raise needed funds Rock star Alice Cooper, for example, bought an O in memory of Groucho Marx, and Hugh Hefner of Playboy fame held a benefit party to raise the money for the Y The construction of the new sign was finally completed in 1978 Question 39: What is the topic of this passage? A A famous city B A famous sign C World landmarks D Hollywood versus Hollywood land Question 40: The pronoun “it” in paragraph refers to A the movie business B this industry C the importance of Hollywood D the sign Question 41: The passage indicates that the sign suffered for years of A being poorly constructed B the bad weather C not being fixed D being damaged Question 42: The word “replaced” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A raised B found C changed D destroyed Question 43: According to the passage, how did celebrities help with the new sign? A They played instruments B They raised the sign C They helped get the money D They took part in work parties to build the sign 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 50 The American southwest is full of deserts If you ever go there, you might get to see a very strange event We are talking something called the sailing stones Sometimes, stones in the southwestern desert move by themselves Wind doesn’t seem to push them People and animals don’t touch them However, these stones still move Sometimes they travel more than a hundred meters They always leave a trail in the sand behind them This is useful because we can look at the Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 104 trail and figure out how far a stone has moved How is this possible? How can stones move all by themselves? Scientists have been studying this for years People have offered all kinds of theories One of the earliest theories was that wind pushes the stones That theory isn’t correct, because some of the stones weigh more than 300 kilograms When it seemed like there was no logical explanation for the sailing stones, people started coming up with crazier ideas Some people said that aliens were moving the stones, and others said that clever people were playing a joke Finally, in 2013, a scientist came up with an explanation for the sailing stones This scientist normally studies weather on other planets, and when he heard about the sailing stones, he became interested in them He found out that ice forms on the bottom of the stones When that happens, even a very light wind can push the stone for long distances To prove his theory, the scientist did an experiment He put a rock in his freezer and let some ice form on it Then, he put sand and a little water in a tray Finally, he put his frozen rock on top of the sand When he blew on the rock, it moved Even when he blew very gently, he had no problems moving the rock Here is something interesting about the sailing stones Curious people visit the desert in the southwest to see them A lot of those people don’t like to hear the scientific explanation for the sailing stones Many people prefer to feel that the stones are still a mystery Question 44: Which of the followings best serves as the title of the passage? A Deserts in America B Wind and stones C Aliens and stones D Stones that move Question 45: The word “trail” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A a distance B a path C a rail D a road Question 46: Why is it useful that the stones leave a trail? A We can know how far they traveled B We can know how fast the stones traveled C We can know who is moving them D We can know how heavy the stones are Question 47: What kind of work did the scientist before he studied the sailing stones? A He studied weather in deserts B He sold freezers C He studied weather on other planets D He looked for life on other planets Question 48: The word “that” in paragraph refers to A stone sailing B ice forming C an experiment D the bottom Question 49: The word “Curious” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A Aggressive B Interested C Mysterious D Indifferent Question 50: What can be inferred from the scientist’s experiment? A The friction between the stones and the ice is small B Sand and water in a tray makes rocks move C The light wind can move very small rocks D The experiment in the freezer is far different from the real situation - HẾT -Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu Cán coi thi khơng giải thích thêm Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 104 ...Question 21 : The Mountainview Hotel offers its guests a buffet breakfast every morning A dependent B valuable C complimentary D situated Question 22 : If it tomorrow, we... questions Question 25 : While myth portrays dolphins as cheerful creatures, they appear sensitive and temperamental A describes B regards C admits D misunderstands Question 26 : Although he behaved... the following questions Question 27 : Many parents always keep a tight rein on their children A let loose B give less money C set free D help to ride Question 28 : The speaker was asked to condense