KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mark the letter A, B, C, or
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Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
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.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5 He is a good cook, _ ?
6 Music festivals are held all over world.
7 Reading books lays a _foundation for a better tomorrow.
8 Exercise is than dieting for losing weight.
A the most effective B effective C most effective D more effective
9 I wish my flat-mate wouldn’t play the guitar all day and night It’s driving me up the .
10 I don't mind a little extra for organic produce because it's healthier.
11 I lost my _ on the way home and had to call my doctor to get a new one.
12 David entered the room while they behind his back.
Trang 2A talk B are talking C were talking D talked
13 The holiday resort offers all the a young family could want.
14 I had to the job offer because the salary was too low.
15 I get quite depressed when thinking about the damage we are _to the environment.
16 People smartphones have access to a wealth of information and entertainment at their
fingertips
17 The children will start playing again _.
A by the time they finished their snacks B after they finish their snacks.
C when they finished their snacks D as soon as they had finished their snacks.
18 Peter is walking happily hoping that he _ to the party by his girlfriend.
19 They are tired seeing the same boring movies all the time.
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.
20 At the educational conference, teachers shared best practices and strategies for teaching effectively.
21 The police officers signaled for the traffic to proceed through the intersection.
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.
22 The crowd began to scatter when they heard the loud explosion.
23 The party was a barrel of laughs, thanks to all the fun games and activities.
A pleasurable B entertaining C unavoidable D unenjoyable
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.
24 Susan and Brian are talking on the phone.
- Brian: “Would you like to grab some coffee and catch up this afternoon?”
- Susan: “ _, but I have to finish my English assignment”
Trang 3A I’ll certainly come B Congratulations C I’m sorry D Good luck
25 Andrew and Olivia are talking about the book they’ve read.
- Andrew: “Personally, I think the book was a bit too long.”
- Olivia: “ 100 pages, just enough for us to read”
A I can’t agree more B Exactly right C I don’t agree D Great idea
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.
Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of teenagers every day In the past, it mostly happened atschool or in public places, but nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies to (26) _ theirvictims at home We call it cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens someone online Experts believethat almost all children and teenagers will experience bullying at some point in their lives
Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent (27) _ what shouldyou do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (28) _ try to ignore bullying becomebystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it Sometimes bystanders arefrightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher (29) reason
is that they just feel confused about what to do But if you don’t do anything, bullies think that their behavior
is not bad They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens That’s why we need to be standers Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (30) _ !
up-Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders
(Adapted from Oxford Metro Student’s Book)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Samba is one of Brazil's most popular music and dance styles In many ways, it is a symbol of the countryitself In the worlds of one of modern samba's main artists, Seu Jorge: “Samba is our truth, our peculiarity …
and our flag” When people today hear the word samba, they often think of the festival of Carnaval and the
city of Rio de Janeiro But there are many different types of samba, and these styles differ throughout Brazil.Today, one of the most popular types of samba comes from Bahia, a state in the eastern part of the country
It’s called samba reggae From the 16th to 18th centuries, over three million Africans were brought to Brazil
to work as slaves Samba from this region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African rhythms Modern samba
reggae is a combination of Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae It’s a bit slower than Rio
samba, and it is usually performed in large groups – sometimes with over 200 drums playing at one time!
Trang 4Bahia’s most famous drumming group is Olodum Many say the group invented the samba reggae sound But
Olodum is not only a musical group Its members also created local organizations to help young people and
the poor Every year, in the city of Salvador in Bahia, the lively sound of samba reggae fills the streets duringCarnaval – one of the world’s greatest parties
(Adapted from Reading Explorer 1)
31 What is the passage mainly about?
A Olodum, Bahia’s most famous drumming group
B Brazil, a country with different types of samba
C The Rio Carnaval, the most important festival in Brazil
D Samba reggae, an important type of music in Brazil
32 According to the passage, Rio samba is faster than
A Samba reggae B Jamaican reggae C African drumbeats D African rhythms
33 The word “combination” in paragraph 2 mostly means _.
34 The word “Its” in paragraph 3 refers to
35 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A Olodum founded local organizations to support other people.
B Samba reggae is rarely played with over 200 drums at one time.
C Africans brought samba to Brazil from the 16th to 18th centuries.
D Different types of samba are similar throughout Brazil.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Time management is a critical skill that can help us achieve our goals and be more productive It involvesplanning and organizing our time to ensure that we use it efficiently and effectively Good time managementskills can help us reduce stress, increase productivity, and achieve a better work-life balance
One of the first steps in effective time management is prioritizing tasks based on their importance andurgency This can involve breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, and
setting realistic goals and deadlines for each one By focusing on the most important and urgent tasks first,
we can maximize our productivity and minimize stress
Another key aspect of time management is avoiding distractions In today's world, there are countlessdistractions that can interfere with our ability to focus and be productive, such as social media, email, and
other digital devices To avoid them, it can be helpful to set specific times to check email or social media, or
even turn off notifications altogether when working on important tasks
Finally, it's important to be flexible and adaptable in our approach to time management No plan is foolproof,
Trang 5and unexpected events or emergencies can arise at any time By being open to changes in our schedule andadjusting our priorities as needed, we can better manage our time and reduce stress.
In that way, time management is an important skill that can help us be more productive, reduce stress, andachieve a better work-life balance By prioritizing tasks, avoiding distractions, and being flexible in our
approach, we can enhance our overall productivity and well-being.
(Adapted from https://craftythinking.com/importance-of-time/)
36 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A The Art and Science of Effective Time Management
B Time Management – The Only Way to achieve Goals
C Time Management – The Lead to Every Success
D The Importance and Urgency of Time Management
37 The word realistic in paragraph 2 mostly means _
38 According to paragraph 3, one way to prevent distractions is by .
A focusing on social media B working on important tasks
C turning off digital devices D setting times to check emails.
39 The word them in paragraph 3 refers to
40 The word enhance in paragraph 5 mostly means _.
41 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the ways to better our time
management?
A Being flexible B Prioritizing tasks C Reducing stress D Avoiding distractions
42 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A To reduce stress and manage time better, people need a fixed approach to time management.
B Effective Time Management can benefit individuals in both personal and professional lives.
C People can increase productivity and reduce stress just by focusing on urgent tasks first.
D Various digital distractions make people less productive and more stressful.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
43 She reads the latest issue of her favorite magazine during her commute yesterday.
44 His work remained obscene for years before it was finally recognized as groundbreaking and influential.
Trang 645 He bought a new suit so that he could use them for his upcoming job interview.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
46 “Have you seen that movie before?” asked my roommate.
A My roommate asked me if had I seen that movie before.
B My roommate asked me if have I seen that movie before.
C My roommate asked me if I had seen that movie before.
D My roommate asked me if I have seen that movie before.
47 He hasn't taken a day off from work for months.
A It’s months since he didn’t take a day off from work.
B He has a day off from work to take every month.
C He has taken a day off from work monthly.
D He last took a day off from work months ago.
48 It’s likely that we'll be stuck in traffic for hours.
A We needn’t be stuck in traffic for hours B We might be stuck in traffic for hours.
C We must be stuck in traffic for hours D We can’t be stuck in traffic for hours.
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
49 The weather was so bad We couldn’t go for a picnic.
A If only the weather wasn’t so bad, we could go for a picnic
B If the weather hadn’t been so bad, we couldn’t have gone for a picnic.
C If the weather hadn’t been so bad, we could have gone for a picnic.
D As long as the weather wasn’t so bad, we could have gone for a picnic.
50 They were being followed by a group of strangers They then realized that.
A Only later they realized that were they being followed by a group of strangers.
B Only later did they realize that they were being followed by a group of strangers.
C Not until they realized that were they being followed by a group of strangers.
D Not until were they being followed by a group of strangers, they realized that.
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Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI CHI TIẾT
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.
Giải thích:
A chat /tʃæt/ (v): tán gẫu
B change /tʃeɪndʒ/ (v): thay đổi
C ache /eɪk/ (v): đau, nhức
A thin /θɪn/ (adj): gầy
B climb /klaɪm/ (v): trèo, leo
C spin /spɪn/ (v): xoay, quay
Trang 8B allow /əˈlaʊ/ (v): cho phép
B achievement /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/ (n): thành tựu, thành tích
C charity /ˈtʃær.ə.ti/ (n): tổ chức từ thiện
D benefit /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ (n): lợi ích
Đáp án B có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất
Câu hỏi đuôi (Tag question):
Mệnh đề chính khẳng định → câu hỏi đuôi phủ định
Mệnh đề chính dùng to be ở HTĐ → câu hỏi đuôi dùng “am/is/are”
==> Câu hỏi đuôi dùng “isn’t he”
Tạm dịch: Anh ấy là một đầu bếp giỏi, có đúng không?
→ Chọn đáp án D
6 Music festivals are held all over world.
Giải thích:
Cụm từ (Collocations):
all over/throughout the world: khắp thế giới
Tạm dịch: Các lễ hội âm nhạc được tổ chức khắp thế giới.
→ Chọn đáp án A
7 Reading books lays a _foundation for a better tomorrow.
Giải thích:
Trang 9Chỗ trống đứng sau mạo từ (a) và trước danh từ (foundation) → cần tính từ
Tạm dịch: Việc đọc sách xây dựng một nền tảng vững chắc cho một ngày mai tốt đẹp hơn.
→ Chọn đáp án D
8 Exercise is than dieting for losing weight.
A the most effective B effective C most effective D more effective
Giải thích:
Cấu trúc so sánh hơn:
Tính từ ngắn: adj-er + than
Tính từ dài: more adj + than
Tạm dịch: Tập thể dục hiệu quả hơn ăn kiêng trong việc giảm cân.
→ Chọn đáp án D
9 I wish my flat-mate wouldn’t play the guitar all day and night It’s driving me up the .
Giải thích:
Thành ngữ (Idioms):
drive somebody up the wall: làm ai khó chịu
Tạm dịch: Tôi ước bạn cùng căn hộ của tôi không chơi ghita từ sáng đến tối Việc đó đang khiến tôi phát
cáu
→ Chọn đáp án C
10 I don't mind a little extra for organic produce because it's healthier.
Giải thích:
Dạng động từ:
mind doing something: phiền khi làm gì
Tạm dịch: Tôi không bận tâm phải trả thêm chút ít cho các sản phẩm hữu cơ vì nó lành mạnh hơn.
→ Chọn đáp án A
11 I lost my _ on the way home and had to call my doctor to get a new one.
Giải thích:
Trang 1012 David entered the room while they behind his back.
Giải thích:
Hòa hợp thì:
QKĐ + while + QKTD: diễn tả 1 hành động đang xảy ra trong quá khứ thì có 1 hành động khác chen vào
Tạm dịch: David đi vào phòng trong khi họ đang nói xấu anh ấy.
→ Chọn đáp án C
13 The holiday resort offers all the a young family could want.
14 I had to the job offer because the salary was too low.
Giải thích:
Kiến thức cụm động từ (Phrasal verbs):
- get down: ghi chép lại
- get up: thức dậy
- turn down: từ chối cái gì
- turn up: xuất hiện
Tạm dịch: Tôi đã phải từ chối lời đề nghị công việc vì mức lương quá thấp.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Trang 1115 I get quite depressed when thinking about the damage we are _to the environment.
Giải thích:
Cụm từ (Collocations):
cause damage: gây thiệt hại
Tạm dịch: Tôi khá phiền muộn khi nghĩ về những thiệt hại mà chúng ta đang gây ra cho môi trường.
Mệnh đề quan hệ dạng chủ động rút gọn bằng cách lược bỏ đại từ và chuyển V sang V-ing
Tạm dịch: Những ai sở hữu điện thoại thông minh được tiếp cận với nguồn thông tin và giải trí dồi dào ngay
trong tầm tay
→ Chọn đáp án A
17 The children will start playing again _.
A by the time they finished their snacks B after they finish their snacks.
C when they finished their snacks D as soon as they had finished their snacks.
18 Peter is walking happily hoping that he _ to the party by his girlfriend.
Giải thích:
Câu bị động (Passive voice):
Câu bị động ở thì TLĐ: will + be + V3/V-ed
Tạm dịch: Peter đang vui vẻ bước đi với hy vọng rằng anh ấy sẽ được bạn gái mời đến bữa tiệc.
→ Chọn đáp án D
19 They are tired seeing the same boring movies all the time.
Giải thích:
Trang 12Dạng tính từ:
be tired of doing something: mệt mỏi với việc làm gì
Tạm dịch: Họ mệt mỏi với việc luôn xem những bộ phim tẻ nhạt như nhau.
→ Chọn đáp án A
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.
20 At the educational conference, teachers shared best practices and strategies for teaching effectively.
conference (n): hội nghị = meeting
Tạm dịch: Tại hội nghị giáo dục, các giáo viên đã chia sẻ những cách thức và chiến lược giảng dạy hiệu quả.
→ Chọn đáp án A
21 The police officers signaled for the traffic to proceed through the intersection.
Giải thích:
A employ (v): thuê, mướn (người)
B finish (v): hoàn thành, xong
C begin (v): bắt đầu
D continue (v): tiếp tục
proceed (v): tiếp tục, tiếp diễn = continue
Tạm dịch: Lực lượng cảnh sát đã ra tín hiệu giao thông để các phương tiện lưu thông qua ngã 4.
→ Chọn đáp án D
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.
22 The crowd began to scatter when they heard the loud explosion.
Giải thích:
A send (v): gửi
B move (v): di chuyển
C collect (v): tập trung
Trang 13D decrease (v): giảm
scatter (v): chạy tán loạn >< collect
Tạm dịch: Đám đông đã bắt đầu chạy tán loạn khi họ nghe tiếng nổ lớn.
→ Chọn đáp án C
23 The party was a barrel of laughs, thanks to all the fun games and activities.
A pleasurable B entertaining C unavoidable D unenjoyable
Giải thích:
A pleasurable (adj): vui
B entertaining (adj): có tính giải trí
C unavoidable (adj): không thể tránh khỏi
D unenjoyable (adj): không vui
a barrel of laughs: rất vui vẻ >< unenjoyable
Tạm dịch: Bữa tiệc tràn ngập tiếng cười, nhờ vào tất cả những trò chơi và các hoạt động vui nhộn.
→ Chọn đáp án D
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.
24 Susan and Brian are talking on the phone.
- Brian: “Would you like to grab some coffee and catch up this afternoon?”
- Susan: “ _, but I have to finish my English assignment”
A I’ll certainly come B Congratulations C I’m sorry D Good luck
Tạm dịch: Susan và Brian đang nói chuyện qua điện thoại.
- Brian: “Bạn có muốn uống chút cà phê và cùng tán gẫu vào chiều nay không?”
- Susan: “Mình xin lỗi, nhưng mình phải hoàn thành bài tập tiếng Anh.”
→ Chọn đáp án C
25 Andrew and Olivia are talking about the book they’ve read.
- Andrew: “Personally, I think the book was a bit too long.”
- Olivia: “ 100 pages, just enough for us to read”
A I can’t agree more B Exactly right C I don’t agree D Great idea
Giải thích:
Trang 14A Mình rất đồng ý
B Chính xác
C Mình không đồng ý
D Ý hay đó
Tạm dịch: Andrew và Olivia đang nói chuyện về quyển sách mà họ vừa đọc.
- Andrew: “Theo cá nhân mình, mình nghĩ quyển sách hơi quá dài.”
- Olivia: “Mình không đồng ý Vừa đúng 100 trang, vừa đủ để chúng ta đọc.”
Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent (27) _ what shouldyou do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (28) _ try to ignore bullying becomebystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it Sometimes bystanders arefrightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher (29) reason
is that they just feel confused about what to do But if you don’t do anything, bullies think that their behavior
is not bad They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens That’s why we need to be standers Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (30) _ !
up-Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders
(Adapted from Oxford Metro Student’s Book)
Giải thích:
TẠM DỊCH:
Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of
teenagers every day In the past, it mostly
happened at school or in public places, but
nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies
to reach their victims at home We call it
cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens
someone online Experts believe that almost all
children and teenagers will experience bullying at
some point in their lives.
Việc bắt nạt khó kiểm soát và nó ảnh hưởng hàng triệu thanh thiếu niên mỗi ngày Trong quá khứ, việc này chủ yếu diễn ra ở trường hoặc những nơi công cộng, nhưng ngày nay Internet khiến những kẻ bắt nạt có thể tiếp cận các nạn nhân của mình ngay tại nhà Chúng ta gọi đó là bắt nạt qua mạng - khi nghe bắt nạt chế giễu hay đe dọa ai đó trực tuyến Các chuyên gia tin rằng hầu hết tất cả trẻ em và thanh thiếu niên sẽ bị bắt nạt vào lúc nào đó trong cuộc sống.