15 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT MÔN TIẾNG ANH

Tài liệu 15 đề thi tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh 2023 là một bộ sưu tập 15 đề thi mẫu dành cho học sinh lớp 12 sắp tốt nghiệp và ôn luyện cho kỳ thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2023. Mỗi đề thi trong bộ sưu tập này bao gồm các phần kiểm tra đa dạng như đọc hiểu, ngữ pháp, từ vựng và viết, giúp học sinh rèn luyện và cải thiện các kỹ năng Tiếng Anh của mình. Các đề thi trong tài liệu này được thiết kế để đảm bảo tính đầy đủ, độ khó phù hợp với đề thi thực tế và được lựa chọn kỹ lưỡng để phù hợp với định hướng của Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo. Tài liệu này là một công cụ hữu ích cho các giáo viên, phụ huynh và học sinh đang ôn luyện cho kỳ thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2023. Các đề thi mẫu trong tài liệu sẽ giúp học sinh cải thiện kỹ năng làm bài thi của mình và tự tin hơn khi tham gia kỳ thi thực tế.

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(Đề thi có 05 trang) KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023

Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề

Question 1: They finished one project They started working on the next

A Only if they had they finished one project did they start working on the next

B Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next

C Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next

D Not until they started working on the next project did they finish the previous one

Question 2: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café She now regrets it

A Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café

B Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café

C Susan feels regret because she applied for the summer job in the café

D If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café

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 3: A decided B installed C visited D appointed

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 5: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic

A reasonable B acceptable C wonderful D decisive

Question 6: The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting

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: I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute

A was determined to go ahead C lost my temper

B was discouraged from trying D began to dislike it

Question 8: Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines

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 9: Two friends, Peter and Linda are talking about family

- Peter: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.”

- Linda: “ They can help each other a lot.”

A I totally agree B It’s not true C That’s wrong D I don’t agree

Question 10: Marry is talking to Linda over the phone

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Mary: “Thank you for helping me prepare for the party.” - Linda: “ _”

A The meal was out of this word B My pleasure

C Never mention the incident again D Of course not

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: _ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain

Question 12: Marie Curie is famous _ her contribute to science

Question 13: _ he traveled, the more he learned

Question 14: If you want to be healthy, you should _ your bad habits in your lifestyles

Question 15: He was offered the job thanks to his _ performance during his job interview

A impress B impression C impressively D impressive

Question 16: Students can _ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the

lectures

Question 17: Make sure you _ us a visit when you are in town again

Question 18: Hung will have finished his project on sustainable development _

C as soon as he had come back D by the time he comes back

Question 19: Jane really loves the _ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present

Question 20: After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as a _ and eager to start work again

Question 21: Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _ of anyone walking down the street That

may help to sell more products

Question 22: She’s your sister-in-law, _ ?

A won’t she B didn’t she C doesn’t she D isn’t she

Question 23: This issue _ up by the employees during the meeting

Question 24: He saw a terrible accident yesterday while he _ along Ben Luc Bridge

Question 25: _ on the topic of the presentation, he started finding relevant information for it

A Having decided B Decided C To decide D Being decided

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

The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives The issue is whether this technological innovation has (26) _ more harm than good In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers Presumably, most parents (27) _ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts We can also assume that (28) _ teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social

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contact In this context, the advantages are clear (29) _, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students There is also (30) _ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills

Question 29: A Moreover B However C Therefore D So that

Question 30: A indisputable B arguable C doubtful D hesitated

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

Body language is a vital form of communication In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures Take for example, eye movement In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her In other cultures the opposite is true Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them

Gestures are often used to communicate We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate

different meanings, depending on the country An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully

(Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)

Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

A Misunderstandings in communication

B Interpretations of gestures in different cultures

C The significance of non-verbal signals in American

D Non-verbal communication across cultures

Question 32: The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _

A mispronounced B misbehaved C misspelled D misunderstood

Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph e refers to _

C sticking out the tongue D making a mistake

Question 34: As stated in the last paragraph, in order to communicate successfully with people from another

culture, it is advisable for a person _

A to use the body language of the people from that culture

B to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture

C to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture

D to travel to as many countries as possible

Question 35: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?

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In what concerns the environment, water will have become one of our most serious problems In many places,

agriculture is changing and farmers are growing fruit and vegetables to export This uses a lot of water Demand

for water will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there could be serious shortages Some futurologists predict that water could be the cause of war if we don't act now

In transport, cars running on new, clean fuels will have computers to control the speed and there won't be any accidents Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are By 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destination On the other hand, space planes will take people halfway around the world in two hours Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth again By 2050, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours

In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories Many factories already use robots

Big companies prefer robots - they do not ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24 hours a day By

2050, we will see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes

Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases Today, there are electronic

devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hear By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people see and hear again Scientists have discovered how to control genes They have already produced clones

of animals By 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they have

(Source: Cambridge English for Schools by Andrew Littlejohn, Diana Hicks)

Question 36: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to _

A the possible war B the cash crop planting

C the serious shortage D the demand for water

Question 37: The word “domain” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to _

A way of life B interest C field of expertise D challenge

Question 38: The word “conquered” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _

A controlled B diagnosed C transmitted D caused

Question 39: What way NOT be true about life in 2050?

A Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer

B Blind and deaf people will be helped by scientists to see and hear again

C Scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how intelligent they are

D Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times

Question 40: The passage mainly discusses _

A The effect of the futurologists’ prediction on our lives

B The effect of telecommunication on our future life

C The changes in our future life compared with our life today

D The importance of cloning in the future

Question 41: We can conclude from the passage that in 2050 _

A People will be used to travel around the world in two hours

B Fewer cars will be used to keep the environment green and clean

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C No one will be injured or die because of accidents

D Space planes will take the place of cars as a means of transport

Question 42: What can be inferred about the life in 2050 according to the passage?

A Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today

B TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business

C People will not suffer from the shortage of water due to the polar melting

D The deaf will not have to depend any longer on the electronic hearing devices

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: At 8 o’clock last night, she is reading an interesting detective story

Question 44: Germany, in companion with France, has now lifted the ban on the export of live animals to Europe

Question 45: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance her beauty and make them look younger

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each

Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago

A He had not tested his eyes for ten months then

B He had tested his eyes ten months before

C He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months

D he didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months

Question 47: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” , Miss Hoa said to me

A Miss Hoa told me to have dinner with her

B Miss Hoa invited me to have dinner with her

C Miss Hoa asked me if she liked to have dinner with me

D Miss Hoa suggested me if I would like to have dinner with her or not

Question 48: Every student is required to write an essay on the topic

A Every student might write an essay on the topic

B Every student should write an essay on the topic

C They require every student can write an essay on the topic

D Every student must write an essay on the topic

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 49: A explore B design C require D threaten

Question 50: A entertain B solution C referee D afternoon

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Question 1 She was very angry She managed to keep herself calm

A Angry as was she, she managed to keep herself calm

B She was so angry that she was not able to control herself,

C Angry though she was, she managed to keep herself calm

D Such was her anger that she managed to keep herself calm

Question 2 Tom didn’t install an alarm The thieves broke into his house

A Had Tom installed an alarm, his house wouldn’t have been broken into

B Tom had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house

C If Tom installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house

D Tom wishes he would installed an alarm and the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Although the “lie detectors” are being used by governments, police departments, and businesses that all want guaranteed ways of detecting the truth, the results are not always accurate Lie detectors are properly called emotion detectors, for their aim is to measure bodily changes that contradict what a person says The polygraph machine records changes in heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and the electrical activity of the skin (galvanic skin response, or GSR) In the first part of the polygraph test, you are electronically connected

to the machine and asked a few neutral questions (“What is your name?”, “Where do you live?”) Your physical reactions serve as the standard (baseline) for evaluating what comes next Then you are asked a few

critical questions among the neutral ones (“When did you rob the bank?”) The assumption is that if you are guilty, your body will reveal the truth, even if you try to deny it Your heart rate, respiration, and GSR will

change abruptly as you respond to the incriminating questions

That is the theory: but psychologists have found that lie detectors are simply not reliable Since most physical changes are the same across all emotions, machines cannot tell whether you are feeling guilty, angry, nervous, thrilled, or revved up from an exciting day Innocent people may be tense and nervous about the whole procedure They may react physiologically to a certain word (“bank”) not because they robbed it but because they recently bounced a check In either case the machine will record a “lie” The reverse mistake is also common Some practiced liars can lie without flinching, and others learn to beat the machine by tensing muscles or thinking about an exciting experience during neutral questions

Question 3 This passage was probably written by a specialist in

A sociology B mind reading C anthropology D criminal psychology Question 4 What is the main idea of this passage?

A How lie detectors are used and their reliability B Lie detectors distinguish different emotions

C Physical reaction reveal guilty D Lie detectors make innocent people nervous Question 5 The word “ones” in paragraph 1 refers to _

A evaluations B reactions C standards D questions

Question 6 According to the test, polygraph _

A make guilty people angry B record a person’s physical reactions

C always reveal the truth about a person D measure a person’s thoughts

Question 7 The word “assumption” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced with _

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 8 A ancestor B chamber C ancient D danger

Question 9 A laughed B explained C sacrificed D cooked

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 10 A electric B architect C luxury D mineral

Question 11 A persuade B decade C apply D offer

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 12 The windows are in _ frames

A wooden huge circular B huge wooden circular

C huge circular wooden D circular huge wooden

Question 13 _, I decided to stop trading with them

A Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer

B Even though they were the biggest dealer

C Though being the biggest dealer

D Being the biggest dealer

Question 14 There were 30 students in the class who _ an exam when the bell went off

A was taking B were taking C had been taking D has been taking

Question 15 Vietnam’s rice export this year will decrease _ about 10%, compared with that of last

year

Question 16 The architects have made _ use of glass and transparent plastic

A imaginative B imagination C imaginatively D imagine

Question 17 It’s very cold in here Do you mind if I _ the heating?

Question 18 Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their _

parents So they leave their home villages to find well-paid jobs in the fast-growing industrial zones

A up-to-date B weather-beaten C wide-ranging D long-term

Question 19 If we didn’t _ any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever

Question 20 It seems that you have to cope with the stresses and strains of the job, _?

A don’t you B haven’t you C doesn’t it D isn’t it

Question 21 The more challenging the job is, _

A the more interesting he finds B he finds it more interesting

C the more he finds it interesting D the more interesting it is to him

Question 22 _ his term paper before the deadline, he delivered it to the professor before the class

A Having finished B Being finished C To finish D Finishing

Question 23 The preparation _ by the time the guest _

A will have finished - are arriving B will have been finished - arrives

C will have finished - arrive D will have been finished - are arrived

Question 24 The lady along with her friends _ because of using drugs

A have arrested B were arrested C was arrested D arrested

Question 25 I _ sight of the robber just before he disappeared around the corner

Question 26 He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as _

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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

Question 27 New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store

A incredible B enjoyable C noticeable D memorable

Question 28 Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there

A a bad and embarrassing member B the eldest child

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 29 It was necessary to divide the movie “Roots” into five parts in order to show it on television

Question 30 Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment

A busy with B relaxed about C free from D interested in

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges

Question 31 Grace: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Ariana!” - Ariana: - “ _”

A Never mention it B Thanks, Grace I had it done yesterday

C Thanks, but I’m afraid D Yes, all right

Question 32 Mary is talking to her professor in his office

- Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?”

- Professor: “ _”

A You mean the podcasts from other students? B You can borrow books from the library

C Try your best, Mary D I like it that you understand

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks

SPORTS IN SOCIETY

The position of sport in today’s society has changed out of all recognition People no longer seem to think

of sports as ‘just a game’ - to be watched or played for the (33) of enjoyment Instead, it has become

big business worldwide It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions The result has been huge

rewards for athletes, some of (34) are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis

players

(35) _, it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising

products or making personal appearances A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part

of the recreation industry that we now rely (36) _ to fill our leisure hours Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (37) _ people all over the world

Question 33 A benefit B good C sake D advantage

Question 35 A In contrast B However C Therefore D In addition

Question 37 A ordinary B abnormal C mighty D extremist

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

The need for a surgical operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a severe shock to the patient and his family Despite modern advances, most people still have an irrational fear of hospitals and anesthetics Patients do not often believe they really need surgery- cutting into a part of the body

as opposed to treatment with drugs

In the early year of the 20th century, there was little specialization in surgery A good surgeon was capable

of performing almost every operation that had been advised up to that time Today the situation is different Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of fifty years ago The heart can be safely

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opened and its valves repaired Clogged blood vessels can be cleaned out, and broken ones mended and

replaced A lung, the whole stomach, or even part of the brain can be removed and still permit the patient to live a comfortable and satisfactory life However, not every surgeon wants to, or is qualified to carry out every type of modern operation

The scope of surgery has increase remarkable in the past decades Its safety has increased, too Deaths from most operations are about 20% of what they were in 1910 and surgery has been extended in many directions, for example, to certain types of birth defects in new born babies, and at the other end of the scale,

to life-saving operation for the octogenarian The hospital stay after surgery has been shortened to as little as

a week for most major operations Most patients are out of bed on the day after an operation and may be back

at work in two or three weeks

One of the most revolutionary areas of modern surgery is that of organ transplants Until a few decades ago, no person, except an identical twins, was able to accept into his body the tissues of another person without reacting against them and eventually killing them Recently, however, it has been discovered that with the use

of X-rays and special drugs, it is possible to graft tissues from one person to another which will survive for periods of a year or more Kidneys have been successfully transplanted between non-identical twins Heart and lung transplants have also been reasonably successful

“Spare parts” surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new ones, is still a dream

of the future but surgery is ready for such miracles In the meantime, you can be happy if the doctors say to you: “Yes, I think it is possible to operate on you for this condition”

Question 38 Today, compared with 1910, _

A 20% of all operation patients recover

B operation deaths have increased by 20%

C 20% fewer of all operation patients die

D five times fewer patients die after being operated on

Question 39 You can be happy if your surgeon can operate because it means _

A he is a good doctor B he thinks your condition may be curable

C he knows you will survive D you are getting better already

Question 40 The main difficulty with organ transplants is _

A only identical twins can give permission for their organs to be exchanged

B the body’s tendency to reject alien tissues

C the patient is not allowed to use drugs after them

D it is difficult to find organs of the same size

Question 41 Surgeons in the early 20 century compared with modern ones _

A needed more knowledge B had less to learn about surgery

C were more trusted by their patients D could perform every operation known today Question 42 Most people are afraid of being operated on _

A in spite of improvements in modem surgery

B unless it is an emergency operation

C because they do not believe they need anesthetics

D because they think modern drugs are dangerous

Question 43 A patient can still live a comfortable life even after the removal of _

A part of the stomach or the whole liver B his brain

C his lungs D a major organ such as the stomach or one lung Question 44 The word “clogged” is most likely to correspond to _

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 Several people had apparently tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen

A Several B refuses C apparently tried D to listen

Question 46 Rabbit and hares look much like and are often mistaken for each other

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Question 47 No one bought jeans from her since its color was not trendy

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 No one has seen Linda since the day of the party

A No one has seen Linda for ages B Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party

C The party is going on without Linda D Linda has not been seen since the day of the party Question 49 John was not here yesterday Perhaps he was ill

A John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here

B John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here

C John couldn’t be here yesterday because he was ill

D Because of his illness, John shouldn’t have been here yesterday

Question 50 “How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!” Peter said to Mary

A Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress

B Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress

C Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress

D Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress

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Question 1: A celebrate B confidence C effective D handicapped

Question 2: A success B access C problem D culture

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 3: You didn't pay enough attention Now you ask such a question

A Had you paid enough attention, you wouldn't have asked such a question now

B Had it not been for your attention, you wouldn't ask such a question now

C Had you not paid enough attention, you wouldn't ask such a question now

D Had it not been for your inattention, you wouldn't ask such a question now

Question 4: He is a rich man However, he leads a simple life

A If he were a rich man, he would lead a simple life

B Rich as he is, he leads a simple life

C As he is rich, he leads a simple life

D He leads a simple life in case he is a rich man

Question 5: The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power and its being cruel

A has long been B symbol C strength D its being cruel

Question 6: The first half of the game was pretty boring because the players did not take enough effort

Question 7: Aristotle believed that everything in the universe were composed of four basic elements: earth, water,

air, and fire

Question 8: She usually spends one hour going shopping every week

A She usually goes to shopping one hour every week

B It usually takes her one hour to go shopping every week

C It usually takes her one hour going shopping every week

D It usually takes her one hour to shop on her car every week

Question 9: "Why don't you try using a screw-driver?” he said to me

A He ordered me to try using a screw-driver

B He said that using a screw-driver didn't work

C He suggested to use a screw-driver

D He suggested that I try using a screw-driver

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Question 10: We understand that Ben wants to train to be a pilot

A It is understood that Ben wants to train to be a pilot

B It is to understand that Ben wants to train to be a pilot

C It understands that Ben wants to train to be a pilot

D Ben understands that he wants to train to be a pilot

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 11: A hoped B gathered C remained D received

Question 12: A feature B measure C feather D pleasure

Question 13: What _ at 9 o'clock last night? I phoned you but couldn't get through to you

A did you do B were you doing C would you do D had you done

Question 14: The committee plans to _ again in about six months

Question 15: We've been together through _ in our friendship, and we won't desert each other now

A bad and good B thick and thin C odds and ends D high and low

Question 16: Now I do apologise for what I said about you I know I shouldn't _ that

Question 17: Language is so _ woven into human experience that it is scarcely possible to imagine life

without it

Question 18: I did not approve _ people throwing trash on the streets and in public places

Question 19: Having been found guilty of theft, _ to find a job in his chosen field as an accountant

A was it difficult for Henry Jones B Henry Jones found it difficult

C did Henry Jones found difficult D it was found by Henry Jones difficult

Question 20: The more she practises, _ she becomes

A the more confident B the most confident

C the greater confidence D the more confidently

Question 21: The man was wearing a _ shirt

A fashionable cotton blue B blue cotton fashionable

C cotton fashionable blue D fashionable blue cotton

Question 22: We decided _ at home this afternoon

Question 23: Meteorologists use special _ to measure changes in the weather

A instrument B instruments C instrumental D instrumentation

Question 24: When they give you the contract, please _ the document before you sign it

Question 25: Everyone in both cars was injured in the accident last night, _ ?

A weren't they B wasn't he C was he D were they

Question 26: In Korea, all men have to _ military service for a period of time in their lives

Question 27: My father still seems optimistic _ many difficulties he has to overcome

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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 28: Sophia and Kyoko talked to each other about how to learn English

- Sophia: "How did you learn English?"

- Kyoko: “ _.”

A I picked it up from movies and songs

B I found it very difficult when I started learning it

C I've learned English for about 10 years

D I liked learning English very much

Question 29: Burt and Kevin talked about Burt's absence from the class

- Burt: "Why didn't you show up for class this morning?"

- Kevin: “ _ You know, I live far from the school."

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 30: A person who suffers from stage fright is easily intimidated by a large audience

A improved B encouraged C applauded D frightened

Question 31: The Native Americans would not allow anyone to trespass on their sacred burial ground

Question 32: This is a difficult topic Please, explain it in plain language

Question 33: The captain ordered his troops to advance when they were attacked by the enemy

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) to each of the questions

You get off your plane and make your way to the Baggage Reclaim area After quite some time spent waiting,

there is no sign of your bags and you begin to consider the possibility that they may have gone (34) _

What should you do?

Firstly, don't panic The most likely (35) _ is that your bags simply didn't make it onto the flight, perhaps because they were mislaid at the departure airport, or perhaps because the aircraft had already (36)

_ its weight allowance If they fail to appear on the carousel, report the loss before you leave the baggage

hall and go through customs Recovering your luggage should be no problems, (37) _ you've kept hold of

your baggage checks – those little barcodes stuck to the back of your tickets at check-in

Go to the handling agent's desk and complete a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) form, (38) _

describes the checked bag and its contents Then, ask the baggage-service manager for a contact telephone number and confirm that your bags will be forwarded to your final destination

Question 34: A lost B missing C absent D misplaced

Question 35: A example B understanding C clarification D explanation

Question 36: A surpassed B overtaken C exceeded D outdone

Question 37: A as soon as B provided C so that D already

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer

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Each advance in microscopic technique has provided scientists with new perspectives on the function of living organisms and the nature of matter itself The invention of the visible-light microscope late in the sixteenth century introduced a previously unknown realm of single-celled plants and animals In the twentieth century,

electron microscopes have provided direct views of viruses and minuscule surface structures Now another type

of microscope, one that utilizes X-rays rather than light or electrons, offers a different way of examining tiny details; it should extend human perception still farther into the natural world

The dream of building an X-ray microscope dates to 1895; its development, however, was virtually halted in the 1940's because the development of the electron microscope was progressing rapidly During the 1940's, electron microscopes routinely achieved resolution better than that possible with a visible-light microscope, while the performance of X-ray microscopes resisted improvement In recent years, however, interest in X-ray microscopes has revived, largely because of advances such as the development of new sources of X-ray illumination As a result, the brightness available today is millions of times that of X-ray tubes, which, for most

of the century, were the only available sources of soft X-rays

The new X-ray microscopes considerably improve on the resolution provided by optical microscopes They can also be used to map the distribution of certain chemical elements Some can form pictures in extremely short times; others hold the promise of special capabilities such as three-dimensional imaging Unlike conventional electron microscopy, X-ray microscopy enables specimens to be kept in air and in water, which means that biological samples can be studied under conditions similar to their natural state The illumination used, so-called soft X rays in the wavelength range of twenty to forty angstroms (an angstrom is one ten-billionth of a meter), is also sufficiently penetrating to image intact biological cells in many cases Because of the wavelength of rays used, soft X-ray microscopes will never match the highest resolution possible with electron microscopes Rather,

their special properties will make possible investigations that will complement those performed with light- and

electron-based instruments

Question 39: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A Sources of illumination for microscopes B The detail seen through a microscope

C Outdated microscopic technique D A new kind of microscope

Question 40: According to the passage, the invention of the visible-light microscope allowed scientists to

_

A understand more about the distribution of the chemical elements

B develop the electron microscope later on

C discover single-celled plants and animals they had never seen before

D see viruses directly

Question 41: The word “minuscule" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

Question 42: Why does the author mention the visible-light microscope in the first paragraph?

A To explain how it functioned

B To show how limited its uses are

C To begin a discussion of sixteenth century discoveries

D To put the X-ray microscope in historical perspective

Question 43: Why did it take so long to develop the X-ray microscope?

A Funds for research were insufficient

B The source of illumination was not bright enough until recently

C Materials used to manufacture X-ray tubes were difficult to obtain

D X-ray microscopes were too complicated to operate

Question 44: The word "those" in paragraph 3 refers to _

A investigations B microscopes C properties D X-rays

Question 45: Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about X-ray microscopes in the

future?

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A They will eventually change the illumination range that they now use

B They will provide information not available from other kinds of microscopes

C They will eventually be much cheaper to produce than they are now

D They will probably replace electron microscopes altogether

Apples are one of the healthiest foods you can eat every day A traditional American proverb states: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" But it does not specifically say anything about the best time of day to eat apples It is generally believed that eating an apple in the morning is good for people, but eating an apple in the evening is like eating poison

There is actually a scientific reason behind this belief One benefit of apples is that they are a favorable source

of fructose, which is a natural form of sugar that gives you a big boost of energy The energy you get from an

apple is longer lasting than that provided by a cup of coffee Clearly, this is something most people would rather

experience in the morning than right before bedtime

Apples also contain high levels of pectin, a kind of dietary fiber Fiber stimulates bowel movements, which

help maintain the health of your digestive system But if you eat an apple shortly before going to bed, this can cause problems While you are asleep, your bowels can fill up with gas, making you feel bloated and uncomfortable You may also wake up several times to use the bathroom, which will prevent you from getting a good night's sleep

Other health benefits of apples come from flavonoids, beta carotene, and B vitamins Flavonoids are the material that gives flowers and fruits their bright colors, such as the deep red of apples When eaten, flavonoids can decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses Meanwhile, beta carotene helps prevent cancer, and B vitamins provide the body with a wide variety of important benefits Apparently, starting your day with an apple really can keep the doctor away

Question 46: What is the main idea of the passage?

A Apples are not as good as people may think B Eating an apple in the morning proves beneficial

C Pectin can cause digestive problems at night D Flavonoids are as good as beta carotene

Question 47: The word "that" in paragraph 2 refers to _

Question 48: The word "stimulates” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _

Question 49: Which of the following gives people a big boost of energy?

A Fructose B Flavonoids C Beta Carotene D Pectin

Question 50: Which of the following is TRUE about flavonoids?

A They make apples' colors brighter than those of other fruits

B They are less important than beta carotene and B vitamins

C They help prevent the risks of several health problems

D They may lead to the feeling of being bloated and uncomfortable

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Question 1: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café She now regrets it

A Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café

B Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café

C If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café

D Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café

Question 2: He arrived in class He realized he had forgotten his book on the bus

A No sooner had he realized he had forgotten his book on the bus than he arrived in class

B Had he arrived in class, he would have realized he had forgotten his book on the bus

C Only after he had realized he had forgotten his book on the bus did he arrive in class

D Not until he arrived in class did he realize he had forgotten his book on the bus

Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term broadcasting, from

the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it It is directly related to cultivation and the adjectives

cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex A person of culture has identifiable attributes, among

them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music Yet the word culture does not refer solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence

of anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and values Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures, between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global cultures Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city The two words are sometimes treated as synonymous Yet this is misleading While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the

19th century and of development in the 20th century Cultures evolve or develop They are not static They have

twists and turns Styles change So do fashions There are cultural processes What, for example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized

The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define There is no single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one The only non- problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture) Since in anthropology and sociology we also

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acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is extremely wide

Question 3: What is the best title of the paragraph?

A the figurative meanings of the word culture B the distinction between culture and civilization

C the derivatives of the word culture D the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture Question 4: The word “attributes” in paragraph 1 most likely means _

Question 5: According to the passage, the word culture _

A comes from a source that has not been identified

B develops from Greek and Roman literature and history

C is related to the preparation and use of land for farming

D derives from the same root as civilization does

Question 6: The word “static” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “ _”

Question 7: The word "They" in the paragraph refers to _

A Cultures B Developments C Evolutions D Conceptions

Question 8: Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?

A The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century

B Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization

C The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people

D Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture

Question 9: It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century _

A classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects

B all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history

C schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history

D classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 10: _ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas

A When reached B Reached C As reaching D Upon reaching

Question 11: John's _ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager

A punctuality B punctual C punctuate D punctually

Question 12: I try to be friendly but it is hard to _ some of my colleagues

A get on with B watch out for C come up with D stand in for

Question 13: They _ ends meet when they were young even they had to work hard

Question 14: The _ of living in some places can be very high Prices in London are particularly exorbitant

Question 15: Jimmy always takes the _ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop

star, which is why he is so successful now

Question 16: Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful _ on their crops

A economy B agriculture C investments D chemicals

Question 17: This is what we need for our new house, _ ?

Question 18: The ancient houses _ by the fire They are now under reconstruction

A were destroyed B destroyed C have destroyed D were destroying

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Question 19: Jenny reminds me _ that famous actress we saw on television last night

Question 20: _ you plan, the better the result will be

A The most carefully B The carefully C The more carefully D Carefully

Question 21: Her husband bought her a _ scarf when he went on holiday in Singapore last week

A beautiful silk yellow B beautiful yellow silk

C yellow beautiful silk D yellow beautiful silk

Question 22: After David _ his homework, he went straight to bed

A had finished B has finished C was finished D finished

Question 23: I have decided to buy that house I won't change my mind _ what you say

Question 24: I will tell him to call you _

A as soon as he returned B until I saw him C when he returns D after I'd seen him

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSET in the meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

Question 25: People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for pleasure, business or education

Question 26: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school

A repeatedly B regularly C unexpectedly D rarely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation

in each of the following questions

Question 27: A approached B noticed C supported D finished

Question 28: A funny B rubbish C upper D student

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 of the following questions

Question 29: A cartoon B answer C reason D paper

Question 30: A remember B dedicate C memorize D clarify

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

Question 31: Today, illegal hunting still threatens many species, especially large mammals such as tigers,

rhinoceros, bears and even primates

A allowed by law B forbidden by law C introducing a law D imposing a law

Question 32: She was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks

A full of experience B lack of responsibility C without money D full of sincerity

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges

Question 33: Cindy informs her aunt about her high school graduation exam results

- Cindy: “Aunty, I've passed the exam with flying colors.”

A I don't quite agree with you B Yes, I share your opinion

C You are absolute wrong D Surely, they shouldn't

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Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor too cold

Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways It helps clean out your kidneys It

prepares your stomach for digestion Water can also help your intestines work better After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day But don’t drink all of that water in

one sitting If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it It’s better to drink some in the

morning and some in the afternoon Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs This can interfere with normal digestion

Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water A little more water each day could make you much healthier

(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)

A The importance of water B The advice of the doctors

C How to drink water correctly? D The best amount of water to drink

Question 36: According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT _

Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _

Question 38: The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _

Question 39: Which of the following is NOT true?

A The first thing you should do every morning is to drink water

B You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time

C Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion

D You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 40: It is necessary that one met a lawyer before signing an important contract

experience in the film industry

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 43: I haven't met my grandparents for five years

A I often met my grandparents five years ago

B I last met my grandparents five years ago

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C I have met my grandparents for five years

D I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago

Question 44: “No, no, you really must stay a bit longer!” said the boys

A The boys denied my staying a bit longer

B The boys refused to let me stay a bit longer

C The boys didn't agree to let stay a bit longer

D The boys insisted on my staying a bit longer

Question 45: You are not permitted to use your mobile phone during the test

A You should use your mobile phone during the test

B You may use your mobile phone during the test

C You mustn't your use mobile phone during the test

D You needn't your use mobile phone during the test

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like

people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (46) _

are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you You can probably thank the generation gap for these feelings There are currently six generations living in the United States: the Greatest Generation, Silent

Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z (47) _ generation has its own unique set of characteristics and norms For (48) _, the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known

for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions The Millennials (born 1980- 2000) are characterized

by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness It

is no (49) _ that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that (50) _ between individuals from different generations So, what causes these differences?

(Adapted from: https://study.com/academy)

Question 48: A answer B process C example D study

Question 49: A wonder B picture C business D training

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Question 1: My secretary is away from the office I really need his help now

A I wish my secretary was in the office and could help me now

B If my secretary is in the office, he can help me now

C If only my secretary had been in the office and could have helped me

D As long as my secretary is in the office, he will be able to help me

Question 2: Lan went to the airport She then realized that she had forgotten the passport

A Not until Lan had gone to the airport did she realize that she had forgot the passport

B Only after Lan realized that she had forgot the passport did she go to the airport

C Having realized that she had forgotten the passport, Lan went to the airport

D Had Lan realized that she had forgotten the passport, she would go to the airport

Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions

to see how similar they are Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal results, that

is, the best decisions Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision

Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that

it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember On average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships A realistic example for many college students is the question “What will I do after graduation?” A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year

A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow

it It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range

goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student

might revise the question above to “What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?”

Question 3: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A A tool to assist in making complex decisions

B Research on how people make decisions

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C A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions

D Differences between long-range and short-range decision making

Question 4: Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet?

A Deciding which consequences are most important B Calculating a numerical summary of each solution

C Listing the consequences of each solution D Writing down all possible solutions

Question 5: The author develops the discussion in paragraph 1 by means of _

A describing a process B providing historical background

C explaining a theory D classifying types of worksheets

Question 6: The word “optimal” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

A satisfactory B suitable C perfect D creative

Question 7: It can be inferred from the paragraph 2 that _

A pencil and paper allow people to relax their minds when they make a decision

B there is only one suitable solution to each problem

C college students can use a worksheet to seek a job after graduation

D human mental capacity has limitations

Question 8: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _

Question 9: The word “revise” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions

Question 10: _ her poor conditions, she won a scholarship to study abroad

Question 11: The more you think about the good things, _ you become

A the most relaxed B the more relaxed C more relaxed D most relaxed

Question 12: The bank will insist you produce a driving _ or passport as a form of ID

Question 13: I've never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my _

A piece of cake B piece of biscuit C a glass of milk D cup of tea

Question 14: The jobs give you lots of chances to travel abroad; it's certainly a very _ offer

A attraction B attracted C attractive D attractively

Question 15: _ at the party, we had finished the second dish

A Before they arrive B As soon as they arrive

C By the time they arrived D After they had arrived

Question 16: When she arrives, she _ us about the change in the schedule

A will tell B tells C will be telling D was telling

Question 17: The kitchen _ , so we need to go out for dinner

A paints B is being painted C painted D is painting

Question 18: They were all surprised _ her amazing performance yesterday

Question 19: The party has started for 20 minutes, but very few people _

A went over B turned up C came after D saw through

Question 20: _ the instructions carefully, she started to operate the machine

Question 21: My father bought a _ clock at the weekly fair last weekend

A wonderful old German B old wonderful German

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C German old wonderful D old German wonderful

Question 22: He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would _ him

Question 23: Destruction of natural habitats accounts for the reason why many species are in _ of

extinction

Question 24: Your sister informed them of her health situation, _ ?

A didn't she B did she C did they D didn't they

The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but a 2009 study showed that it was not the disruptive force The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences

Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive

That is partly because of the areas of difference The top areas of disagreement between young and old people, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults

If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold First, the two largest areas of difference - technology and music - are less emotionally charged than political

issues The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than

to view it as a problem As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation - clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of “Don't trust anyone over thirty!” According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethics and respect for others

Question 25: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A Different points of view are the main problem between generations in America

B Generation gap doesn't cause a big problem in American families

C The areas of difference in generation gap have changed over the years

D The generation gap in the past was different from that in the modern time

Question 26: The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to _

Question 27: The word “prowess” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _

Question 28: According to paragraph 3, what are the two reasons why large differences between generations don't

cause disagreement?

A The generosity of the elder generation and the attitude of the younger generation

B The different styles of music and the knowledge of the elder generation

C The pride of the elder generation and the obedience of the younger one

D The major areas of difference between generations and the respect for the elder generation

Question 29: According to the passage, which is NOT true?

A Grandparents feel uncomfortable with their grandchildren because of their better technology skills

B The majority of Americans agree that there are major differences in generations' viewpoints

C The elderly in America are admired in moral values, work ethics and respect for others

D Technology is one of the two biggest areas creating the gap between the old and the young

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

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Question 30: Bill Gates is famous for his generosity He has donated a large part of his possessions to charities

A hospitality B kindness C greediness D responsibility

Question 31: At present, I have to work and study at the same time, so I often have to burn the midnight oil

A go to bed late B get up late C go to bed early D work until late at night

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 32: He's really out of shape, so he'd better start exercising every day

A out of work B extremely joyful C out of order D physically fit

Question 33: The critical issue is whether genuine artificial intelligence can ever be truly realized

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 34: The last time she met her grandmother was three years ago

A About three years ago, she used to meet her grandmother

B She has met her grandmother for three years

C She has not met her grandmother for three years

D She has often met her grandmother for the last three years

Question 35: It's optional for students to learn French in this school

A Students needn't learn French in this school

B Students mustn't learn French in this school

C Students might learn French in this school

D Students must learn French in this school

Question 36: “You'd better stay at home during this time,” he said to Lam

A He thanked Lam for staying at home during that time

B He ordered Lam to stay at home during that time

C He warned Lam against staying at home during that time

D He advised Lam to stay at home during that time

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Culture beliefs differ as to whether directness or indirectness is considered positive In the mainstream

American culture, the ideal (37) _ of communication includes being direct rather than indirect (“ideal”

here means that the culture values this style, although not everyone speaks directly) There are several expressions

in English (38) _ emphasize the importance of being direct: “Get to the point! Don't beat around the bush!

Let's get down to business!” These sayings all indicate the importance of dealing directly with issues rather than avoiding them One way to determine whether a culture favours a direct or indirect style in communication is to find out how the people in that culture express disagreement or how they say “No” In Japan, there are at least

fifteen ways of saying “No”, without actually saying the word (39) _ , in some countries, there are different

ways to express disagreement For example, it would be considered rude to say directly “I disagree with you!” or

“You're wrong!”

(40) _ Americans believe that honesty is the best policy, and their communication style reflects this Honesty and directness in communication are strongly related It is not a(n) (41) _ then, to find out that

cultural groups misjudge each other based on different beliefs about directness and honesty in communication

Question 39: A Frankly B Differently C Similarly D Honestly

Question 41: A anger B surprise C disappointment D interest

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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 43: A Demanded B employed C consumed D maintained

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each

Question 44: Robots can replace humans at work because it can complete tasks very fast

Question 45: The country has been in a very poor economical state since the outbreak of coronavirus happened

Question 46: They have been working here since they are very young

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 47: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phones in class

- Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phones in class.”

- Mira: “ _ This will distract them from studying.”

C I quite agree D I'm of the opposite opinion

Question 48: Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for

- Manager: “ _”

- Claudia: “I work hard and I enjoy working with other people.”

A Would you describe yourself as ambitious? B What are some of your main strengths?

C Why have you applied for this position? D Can you do jobs on your own?

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 49: A appear B obtain C employ D settle

Question 50: A difference B comedy C character D importance

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Question 1: A sought B fought C drought D bought

Question 2: A involved B damaged C kidnapped D explained

Question 3: A popular B potential C primary D generous

Question 4: A answer B region C success D athlete

Question 5: _ the task is, the sweeter the success is

A The more difficult B The most difficult C Most difficult D Difficult

Question 6: He is French, _?

Question 7: _, we will have moved in a new house

A After you had come next time B After you come next time

C When you come next time D When you came next time

Question 8: _ well in the interview, she hopes to be given the job

A To perform B Be performed C Performed D Having performed

Question 9: Alex’s class is enjoying the picnic _ the bad weather

A although B in spite of C because D because of

Question 10: This old castle _ hundreds of years ago

Question 11: Last night, I _ in bed when I suddenly heard a scream

Question 12: It’s great you got that job - you should be proud _ yourself

Question 13: We bought a(n) _ rug on our holiday to Iran last year

A beautiful old Persian B beautiful Persian old

C old Persian beautiful D Persian beautiful old

Question 14: We didn’t want to bother Paul He was in his room and it looked like he was lost in _ thought

Question 15: I’ve been trying to _ smoking, but I simply can’t do it

Question 16: It is always very _ to drive at such a high speed

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Question 17: Mark would prefer to go to university and do a _ in astronomy, rather than start work

Question 18: It took some time to get _ to the slower pace of life in the country after the frantic atmosphere

of the city

Question 19: There, I knew there was something I had to do today, but now it’s completely _ my mind

Question 20: The task was not challenging enough for the team, so everyone got bored soon

Question 21: It is amazing how quickly the new foreign students adapt to the local culture

Question 22: The government is taking active steps to prevent the rapid spread of the disease

Question 23: He bent over backwards to please his new girlfriend, but she never seemed satisfied

A gave someone a nice surprise B tried to do something which is difficult

C did some physical exercise D tried to do something which is easy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 24: David is asking Carl about his playing football

- David: “How long have you been playing football?”

- Carl: “ _”

C It’s so interesting D Not very near

Question 25: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school days

- Laura: “Do you think school days are the happiest time of your life?”

- Mitchell: “ _ I wish my school days would last forever!”

A It’s out of the question B I think so

C I don’t think that’s a good idea D I totally disagree

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

Cats

Cats of all kinds are present in the legends, religion, mythology, and history of many different cultures Cave paintings created by early humans display different types of wild cats (26) _ are now extinct, or no longer around Cats (27) _ to the ones kept as pets today started showing up in artwork thousands of years ago For example, the ancient Egyptians believed cats were the sacred, or special, animal of a goddess named Bast They believed that Bast often appeared as a cat, so many ancient Egyptians respected and honoured cats and kittens (28) _, other cultures feared cats or thought that they brought illnesses and bad luck Today, with millions kept as pets in homes around the world, cats have become important members of (29) _ families

No one knows for sure when or how cats became very popular household pets It’s possible that people noticed how cats hunted mice and rats, so they set food and milk out to keep the cats near their homes This helped to prevent too many of these rodents from coming into homes and eating people's food or (30) _ sickness

(Adapted from https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk)

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Question 27: A close B Same C Like D Similar

Question 28: A However B Consequently C For instance D Furthermore

Question 30: A Suffering B Spreading C treating D Experiencing

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

Living on my own

When I tell people about the idea of moving out, many people’s reaction is like, “what do your parents say?” because they assume parents would not like their children to leave them I don’t know if my parents like it, but they always support and respect my decisions They think it is good for me to try and live on my own and then I would know it is the best to stay with my family The most important reason for independent living is to save the travelling time to work It used to take me one hour fifteen minutes to travel to work from my previous living place

From my new apartment, it just takes me thirty minutes, so I saved forty-five minutes’ travelling time I don’t have to get up early, and I save two thirds of my traveling cost In addition, I gain my personal space and freedom

by independent living I make my own decisions; I don’t have to say whether I would go home for dinner; I can invite my friends to come and stay late

Money is the main issue in living on your own You have to be responsible for all the expenses Therefore, you’ve got to be well prepared and save up for your bills Although I find my transportation time much shorter, the saved time is spent on other things, such as cooking and other household chores Preparing and cooking the food do occupy a significant portion of my time, therefore I always try to make simple meals Moreover, I have

to regularly tidy up my apartment and wash my clothes, so it doesn’t really save much of my time after all Now I’m getting used to my new life, and I’m enjoying it I feel that moving out makes it easier for me to

strike a balance between my work, my social life, my study and my family It may be troublesome, but it may be

worth it

(Adapted from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english)

Question 31: Why does the writer want to move out?

A Because it makes his travelling to work more convenient

B Because many people assume that he should live independently

C Because his parents do not support and respect his decision

D Because his parents would like him to live far from them

Question 32: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the most time consuming to the writer?

A Saving up for household bills B Tidying up the apartment

C Transportation time D Cooking and doing the housework

Question 33: The word “strike” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _

Question 34: The word “It” in paragraph 4 refers to _

A enjoying life B moving out C my work D my social life

Question 35: What conclusion does the writer make about moving out?

A It is too troublesome to live on his own B It is easier for others, not for him

C It enables him to gain balance in life D He is enjoying the trouble that it brings

An education pioneer born into rural poverty in Nepal has opened 30 schools in a bid to boost prospects for his country’s children

The World Bank ranks Nepal as the globe’s 31st poorest country, with almost 10 million people living on daily incomes between £1.48 and £2.50 Many rural villages remain unreached by government schooling and adult literacy stood at just 60 percent in 2011

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Surya Karki and his charity United World Schools Nepal (UWS) are tackling high illiteracy and poverty

rates by funding and improving education

The first school opened in 2015 Since then 92 percent of children have completed primary education, which finishes at age eight, and continued into secondary education with UWS schools, in comparison to 39 percent of students continuing education who attended government schools

Mr Karki was born into poverty in rural Nepal Speaking to the Telegraph he said: “School is the only solution

to the poverty cycle that we live in I was raised by a single mother in a male- dominated society The school that

I went to was approximately two hours walk away My house was on top of a hill and my mother had to drag me across rivers We used to walk 10 miles a day The schooling was really bad.”

Karki’s mother was a firm believer in education, and at age eight Karki secured a scholarship to study in the

capital, Kathmandu From there he won scholarships and completed Master’s degrees in China and the United

States He returned to Nepal in 2015 and decided to stay and develop the education system Karki said:

“Inequalities in a country can only be decreased if there is access to knowledge.”

The devastating earthquake in 2015 damaged 9,300 schools, displacing hundreds of thousands of families

and pushing 700,000 people into poverty As of January 2018, only 2,891 schools had been rebuilt Karki said:

“We came at a crucial time, where we could redo or undo what had been done badly Education was really bad in terms of infrastructure, quality of teachers and training It was an opportunity for us to really make things better.” UWS Nepal has so far built 30 schools and has seven more in construction The schools run between 10 am and 3:30 pm, and have an 86 percent average attendance rate, which Karki says is almost double the attendance rate for government schools in the vicinity Sexual health classes are taught to the children in the later years

(Adapted from hltps://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people)

A It was not easy to be educated by a single mother in a male-dominated society.,

B The disastrous earthquake in 2015 deteriorated the schooling system in Nepal

C A man born into poverty in Nepal inspired thousands of children to finish school

D Nepal successfully got rid of illiteracy thanks to the financial aid from the World Bank

Question 37: The word “tackling” in the passage is closest in meaning to _

A suffering B discussing C addressing D planning

Question 38: The word “there” in the passage refers to _

A the school in China where Karki studied his Master’s degree

B Karki’s house in Nepal

C the school in Kathmandu where Karki studied

D the school in the United States Karki studied his Master’s degree

Question 39: The word “displacing” in the passage mostly means _

A making people homeless B causing people to panic

C making people lose directions D bringing people safety

Question 40: What can we learn about Nepal from the passage?

A Governmental schooling could reach even the most remote rural villages

B In 2011, just more than 50% of its population were able to read and write

C It currently has the population of just under 10 million people

D It used to have higher literacy rates than 31 other countries in the world

Question 41: All of the following is TRUE about Surya Karki EXCEPT _

A he was not raised by his father, which was a disadvantage in a male-dominated society

B he used to travel a long way in order to get to school

C he obtained his first academic achievement at a very young age

D he and his charity UWS started building their first school in 2011

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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A Karki and his organisation have generally outperformed Nepal governmental schools in inspiring children

to continue their schooling

B The obstacles faced by schools in Nepal were made more serious due to the harsh weather and the disastrous

earthquake in 2015

C The schooling offered to Karki had been of higher quality than that offered to current students in Nepal

D School children in Nepal are bored with attending governmental schools and opting for attending UWS

schools at higher levels

Question 43: Yesterday morning I get stuck in a traffic jam for an hour on the way to work

Question 46: It’s necessary to listen to opinions that are different from ours

A We mustn’t listen to opinions that are different from ours

B We may listen to opinions that are different from ours

C We should listen to opinions that are different from ours

D We needn’t listen to opinions that are different from ours

Question 47: He last saw her two weeks ago

A He didn’t see her two weeks ago B He saw her for two weeks

C He hasn’t seen her for two weeks D He has seen her for two weeks

Question 48: “You should come, it’s going to be a lot of fun,” she said

A She reminded me to come B She persuaded me to come

C She decided to come D She promised to come

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 49: She contracted a severe illness She realized the importance of good health only then

A But for her realization of the importance of good health, she could have contracted a severe illness

B Only after she had contracted a severe illness did she realize the importance of good health

C Not until she realized the importance of good health did she contract a severe illness

D Hardly had she realized the importance of good health when she contracted a severe illness

Question 50: My parents aren’t here now I want to share this triumph with them

A If only my parents had been here and could have shared this triumph with me

B If my parents are here now, they can share this triumph with me now

C I wish my parents were here now, so I could share this triumph with them

D As long as my parents are here, they will be able to share this triumph with me

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Question 1: A coughed B asked C watched D smiled

Question 3: A restaurant B engineer C hospital D chemistry

Question 5: I will phone you immediately _ in New York

A when I will arrive B as soon as I arrive

C by the time I had arrived D after I arrived

Question 6: You like films, _ ?

Question 7: He _ a striking resemblance to one of my friends

Question 8: When he phoned, we _ with our friends at home

Question 9: Brian lost so much money as he didn't know how to _ his business

Question 10: _ the content, we are now looking for supporting information

A To plan B Having been planned C Having planned D To be planned

Question 11: He lost the race because he _ petrol on the last lap

A ran out of B got out of C put out of D made out of

Question 12: A number of _ buyers have expressed their interests in the company

A potential B potentiality C potentially D potention

Question 13: People in this area _ with clothes and food by the government every year

A are providing B provided C provide D are provided

Question 14: The later you get up, _ you will be

A the tired B the more tired C the most tired D the tireder

Question 15: Many young people are now interested _ Korean music

Question 16: I've got a promotion at work, but all John did was make a joke about it He has a real chip on his

_ I think he is just jealous

Question 17: We bought a _ cat at the flea market last week

A nice British white B British nice white C nice white British D white British nice

Question 18: Numerous _ have prevented us from going to the lakeside again this year

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A disadvantages B impairments C obstacles D adversities

Question 19: He was late for school this morning _ he had missed the bus

Question 20: Sewage from this company has definitely contaminated the vast area of the river, the habitat of

numerous aquatic species

Question 21: Female kangaroos carry their young in pouches that are external to their bodies

Question 22: Mr Brown is a very generous old man He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization

Question 23: Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more

in the future

A resolve a conflict over B voice opinions on

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 24: Nick and Peter are talking about sports

- Nick: "What sports do you like?"- Peter: " _”

A Yes, it's my favorite sport B Well, I love volleyball

C I think it's boring D No, I don't

Question 25: Maria and Alex are talking about the environment

- Maria: "Our environment is getting more and more polluted Do you think so?"

- Alex: “ _ It's really worrying."

A I don't think so B I don't agree C I can't agree more D I'll think about that

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

Culture refers to the customs, practices, languages, values, and world views that define social groups such as

those based on nationality, ethnicity, region, or common interests Cultural identity is important for people's (26)

of self and how they relate to others A strong cultural identity can contribute to people's overall being

well-Cultural identity based on ethnicity is not necessarily exclusive People may identify themselves as New

Zealanders in some circumstances and as part of a particular culture (e.g Māori, Chinese or Scottish) in (27)

circumstances They may also identify with more than one culture

Cultural identity is an important contributor to people's well-being Identifying with a particular culture helps people feel they belong and gives them a sense of security An established cultural identity has also been linked

with positive outcomes in areas such as health and education It provides access to social networks, (28)

provide support and shared values and aspirations

(29) , strong cultural identity expressed in the wrong way can contribute to barriers between groups Members of smaller cultural groups can feel (30) from society if others obstruct, or are intolerant of their

cultural practices

Question 26: A sense B opinion C thinking D feeling

Question 27: A the other B another C other D others

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Question 29: A But B Therefore C However D And

Question 30: A debarred B eliminated C excluded D exhausted

One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme Such programmes offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation The rest of the time will be spent

at a company There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning to

operate machinery You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and find out if you can

see yourself working there after completing your training

This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have

completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have

hands-on experience in your job There are around 350 officially recognised training programmes in Germany, so

chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents You can find out which one that might be

by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year

Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very good This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two- thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme

Question 31: Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?

A Employment Opportunities and Prospects in Germany

B Dual Vocational Training System in Germany

C Higher Education System in Germany

D Combination of Theory and Practice in Studying in Germany

Question 32: The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _

A machinery B knowledge C company D organisation

Question 33: How many German school leavers choose this vocational training programme?

A around one out of five B about 70% C well over 75% D less than a third

Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about vocational training programmes

in Germany?

A They last two and three and a half years B They offer opportunities for on-the-job training

C They provide work experience D They are organised in one city in Germany

Question 35: The word "hands-on" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _

A theoretical B integral C practical D technical

Do you feel like your teenager is spending most of the day glued to a phone screen? You're not too far off A

new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals the surprising ways that technology intersects with teen

friendships - and the results show that 57 percent of teens have made at least one new friend online Even more surprisingly, only 20 percent of those digital friends ever meet in person While teens do connect with their friends face-to-face outside of school, they spend 55 percent of their day texting with friends, and only 25 percent of teens are spending actual time with their friends on a daily basis These new forms of communication are key in maintaining friendships day-to-day - 27 percent of teens instant message their friends every day, 23 percent connect through social media every day, and 7 percent even video chat daily Text messaging remains the main form of communication - almost half of the survey respondents say it's their chosen method of communication with their closest friend

Tiêu đề	15 Đề Thi Thử Tốt Nghiệp Thpt Môn Tiếng Anh
Trường học	University of Education, Vietnam
Chuyên ngành	English
Thể loại	đề thi thử
Năm xuất bản	2023
Thành phố	Ho Chi Minh City

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