SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CÀ MAU ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có trang) KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2021 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 02/12/2020 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Mã đề thi: 401 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 1: A inside B provide C acid D decide Question 2: A stops B schools C books D texts 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 3: Nam and Mai are talking about the environment - Nam: “I think it's high time we taught the children about protecting the nature.” - Mai: “ _” A I couldn't agree more B Don't bother C It's very kind of you D Not a chance Question 4: Lora is speaking to Tom at their friend’s birthday party - Lora: “When's your birthday?” - Tom: “ _” A Congratulations! B I'm 24 C Good idea! D On June 10th 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 5: A vertical B supportive C marvellous D possible Question 6: A accept B believe C support D follow 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 7: The study that has just been published backs up their theory completely A develops B holds C tests D supports Question 8: How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? A participated in B performed C succeeded in D hosted 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: The second teaching method was less practical than the first one A The first teaching method was less practical than the second one B The second teaching method was not as practical as the first one C The first teaching method was not as practical as the second one D The second teaching method was more practical than the first one Question 10: “I am washing my clothes now,” said Mary A Mary said that she was washing my clothes then B Mary said that she washed her clothes then C Mary said that she had washed her clothes then D Mary said that she was washing her clothes then Question 11: You are not allowed to drive when you are drunk A You mustn’t drive when you are drunk B You needn’t drive when you are drunk C You shouldn’t drive when you are drunk D You can’t drive when you are drunk 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 12: Put your coat on Otherwise, you will get cold A But for your coat, you won’t get cold B Unless you put your coat on, you will get cold C You will not get cold unless you put your coat on D If you put your coat on, you will get cold Question 13: I finished my project Then I left for a two-week holiday A Right after I had returned from my two-week holiday, I finished my project B Not until I had had a two-week holiday did I finish my project C Scarcely had I left for a two-week holiday when I finished my project D No sooner had I finished my project than I left for a two-week holiday 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 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 (Source: Toefl Junior Reading Test) Question 14: What is the best title of the passage? A Communications among Dolphins B Dolphins’ Social Tendencies with Humans C Complex Patterns in Dolphin Life D Intelligent Mammals in Captivity Question 15: According to paragraph 2, dolphins always make conversational sounds when they _ A hear human language B play in murky waters C greet each other D listen to humans Question 16: The word “commands” in line 5, paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A orders B languages C gestures D actions Question 17: The word “most” in line 3, paragraph refers to the majority of _ A marine biologists B aquariums C dolphins D research centers Question 18: Which of the following is NOT true about dolphin communication? A Communication using sounds and gestures occurs between dolphins B Dolphins’ squeals and squeaks sound conversational to the human ear C Dolphins' clicking sounds are sometimes used to greet humans D Body language and gestures are used for communication with humans 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: At about six in the evening the birthday party came to an end We were all tired but happy A finished B began C stopped D completed Question 20: “If you’re ever in a jam and need any help, ask me.” A in a bad condition B in a favourable condition C in an easy situation D in a trouble 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 Ecotourism is often regarded as a form of nature-based tourism and has become an important alternative source of tourists In addition to providing the traditional resort-leisure product, it has been argued that ecotourism resort management should have a particular focus on best-practice environmental management, an educational and interpretive component, and direct and indirect contributions to the conservation of the natural and cultural environment Couran Cove Island Resort is a large integrated ecotourism-based resort located south of Brisbane on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia As the world’s population becomes increasingly urbanised, the demand for tourist attractions which are environmentally friendly, serene and offer amenities of a unique nature, has grown rapidly Couran Cove Resort, which is one of such tourist attractions, is located on South Stradbroke Island, occupying approximately 150 hectares of the island South Stradbroke Island is separated from the mainland by the Broadwater, a stretch of sea kilometers wide Being located on an offshore island, the resort is only accessible by means of water transportation The resort provides hourly ferry service from the marina on the mainland to and from the island Within the resort, transport modes include walking trails, bicycle tracks and the beach train The reception area is the counter of the shop which has not changed in years at least The accommodation is an octagonal ‘Bure’ This is a large room that is clean but! The equipment is basic and sometimes defective Our ceiling fan only worked on high speed for example Beds are hard but clean, there is television, radio, an old air conditioner and a small fridge These “Bures” are right on top of each other and night noises carry so be careful what you say and The only thing is the mosquitos but if you forget to bring mosquito repellant they sell some on the island As an ecotourism-based resort, most of the planning and development of the attraction has been concentrated on the need to co-exist with the fragile natural environment of South Stradbroke Island to achieve sustainable development (Source: https://ieltsmaterial.com) Question 21: What is the best title of the passage? A The Accommodation in Couran Cove Resort B Ecotourism and Couran Cove Island Resort C The Planning and Development of Ecotourism D Ecotourism and Sustainable Development Question 22: The word “serene” in line 4, paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A peaceful B noisy C bustle D impressive Question 23: According to paragraph 2, how can tourists travel from the marina on the mainland to and from the island? A by bicycle B by ferry C on foot D by train Question 24: The word “some” in line 16, paragraph refers to _ A “Bures” B beds C mosquitos D mosquito repellant Question 25: According to paragraph 2, _ has not changed in at least years A the bicycle B the beach train C the counter D the large room Question 26: According to the passage, which of the following statements about Couran Cove Resort is NOT true? A Tourists must use a means of water transportation to reach the Resort B Tourists can buy mosquito repellant on the island if they forget to bring it C The accommodation and the equipment in the resort are modern D It is environmentally friendly, serene and offers amenities of a unique nature Question 27: The word “occupying” in line 5, paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A becoming busy B holding C taking up D taking control Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 28: We had prepared everything by the time the guests _ A were coming B had come C came D come Question 29: If the technology _ available, we would be able to expand the business A would become B had become C became D were become Question 30: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a geo-political and _ organization A economics B economy C economic D economical Question 31: The teacher accused her students of not having _ attention to what she had said A drawn B paid C taken D given Question 32: He joined the army _ from university A after he had graduated B while he was graduating C since he graduated D before he graduated Question 33: I never the cleaning I will clean my room when _ fly A birds B cats C pigs D ducks Question 34: We had the school picnic _ A in spite of the rain B even though it rains C although it is raining D despite of the rain Question 35: Would you mind _ in a questionnaire about what you watch on television? A filling B to fill C fill D filled Question 36: All of the applicants _ for the interview this time stood a good chance of being offered the post A were called B called C calling D to call Question 37: In developed countries, _ government provides free medical services for the elderly A an B Ø (no article) C a D the Question 38: A/ (An) _ species is a population of organism which is at risk of becoming extinct A danger B endanger C endangered D endangerment Question 39: Bob apologized to his teacher _ being late A for B from C with D of Question 40: That man is very lucky, _? A isn’t he B was he C did he D doesn’t he Question 41: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _ devices A labor-saving B pollution-free C environment-friendly D time-consuming Question 42: He’s _ flu again That’s the third time this year A get on with B come up with C cut down on D gone down with 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: My father is fond of read books, listening to music, and playing sports in his free time A is B read C playing D in Question 44: Economics are the study of how the society organizes its money, trade, and industry A are B how C organizes D industry Question 45: She sticks to the principal that everyone should be treated equally A principal B that C be D equally 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 the numbered blanks The world is currently experiencing a pandemic of an infectious disease called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) So far, there have been over million infected cases across the world and more than 400 thousand deaths COVID-19 is a disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus Most people ( 46 ) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience cold or flu-like symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer are more likely to (47 ) serious illness COVID-19 impacts the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions most severely The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is well informed about the COVID-19 virus, what the disease causes and how it spreads Protect yourself and ( 48 ) people from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face The COVID-19 virus spreads ( 49 ) through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you minimize the potential that you infect someone else At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19 ( 50 ) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available (Source: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1) Question 46: A whom B which C who D whose Question 47: A treat B detect C develop D prevent Question 48: A another B other C the other D others Question 49: A especially B primarily C slowly D partly Question 50: A Therefore B Furthermore C Otherwise D However HẾT ... pollution-free C environment-friendly D time-consuming Question 42: He’s _ flu again That’s the third time this year A get on with B come up with C cut down on D gone down with Mark the letter A,... 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