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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following Questions.
Question 1. Rodney ___________ for the company for very long before he was promoted.
A. didn’t used to work B. didn’t work C. hasn’t been working D. hadn’t been working
Question 2. John said he_______ to visit me the day after.
A. had come B. will come C. came D. would come
Question 3. He expected__________for an Oscar, but he wasn’t.
A. nominating B. to nominate C. to be nominated D. being nominated
Question 4. It was on March 19th, 1876_______ the first telephone call was made.
A. that B. which C. then D. where
Question 5. You should use this cream the sun from damaging your skin.
A. for prevent B. to prevent C. to preventing D. preventing
Question 6. My brother _________while he _____his bicycle and hurt himself.
A. had fallen / rode B. was falling / rode C. fell / was riding D. had fallen / was riding
Question 7. Nothing unusual happened,_______?
A. did it B. didn’t it C. did they D. didn’t they
Question 8: It is estimated that about 640 women remain illiterate in the world, mostly in_____ developing countries.
A. the B. no article C. a D. an
Question 9: If I were you, I____ part in this competition.
A. have taken B. take C. would take D. will take
Question 10: I was angry when you saw me because I _____with my sister.
A. have been arguing B. had been arguing C. argued D. would argue
Question 11: She got the job the fact that she had very little experience.
A. although B. because of C. despite D. because
Question 12: Betty gets up very early to prepare______ work.
A. of B. to C. in D. for
Question 13: ________back to her hometown, Julia Robert found everything new and attractive.
A. On arriving B. On she arrives C. On arrival D. When arrived
Question 14: If_______ , he promises that he will do his best to promote public welfare.
A. electing B. elected C. being elected D. elect
Question 15: I remember ______like a little princess when I was young.
A. being treated B. treating C. to be treated D. treat
Question 16: In most__developed countries, up to 50% of__ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
A. the / Ø B. Ø / Ø C. the / the D. Ø / the
Question 17: But for his kind support, I________.
A. would not have succeeded B. did not succeed C. had not succeeded D. would succeed
Question 18: - Jean: “Why didn’t you tell me about the plans for the merge?”
- Jack: “I would have told you______.”
A. if you asked me to B. had you asked me to C. you had asked to me D. you were asking me
Question 19: This year, so far, we _____ 28,000 dollars and are still counting.
A. are raising B. have been raised C. have raised D. raised
Question 20: It is now over seventy years since Lindbergh_____ across the Atlantic.
A. has been flying B. flew C. had flown D. has flown
Question 21: Galileo proved that the earth____ round the sun.
A. goes B. went C. is going D. was going

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Question 22: By the end of last March, I______ English for five years.
A. had been studied B. had been studying C. will have been studying D. will have studied
Question 23: ________he hasn’t had any formal qualifications, he has managed to do very well.
A. Despite B. Although C. If D. Whereas
Question 24: We are considering having______ for the coming lunar New Year.
A. redecorated our flat B. our flat redecorated C. to redecorate our flat D. our flat to be redecorated
Question 25: Tim looks so frightened and upset. He________ something terrible.
A. must experience B. ought to have experienced
C. should have experienced D. must have experienced
Question 26: Though________ , he prefers to teach his children in mother tongue.
A. he was in a foreign country B. in a foreign country
C. had been in foreign country D. to be in foreign country
Question 27: If the weather ________ so bad, we would have gone out.
A. had been B. weren’t C. isn’t D. hadn’t been
Question 28: I clearly remember________to the nearby zoo when I was small.
A. being taken B. to be taken C. to be taking D. taking
Question 29: If you do what you tell others, they ________in you.
A. would believe B. won’t believe C. believe D. will believe
Question 30: Park Hang-seo, who is the head coach of___Vietnam national football team, is a new idol of many people.
A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
Question 31: ________ , she fainted and it was half an hour before she came round again.
A. On hearing the news B. To have heard the news
C. She had heard the news D. Just heard the news
Question 32: Do you have any objections________this new road scheme?
A. for B. with C. at D. to
Question 33: ________ New York is not the capital of the USA, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Although D. Otherwise
Question 34. ________ , the meeting stops now. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions later.
A. Without any questions, so B. There being no questions
C. If no questions asked C. With no questions to ask
Question 35. You should take regular exercise________ sitting in front of the television all day.
A. instead of B. without C. in spite of D. except for
Question 36. He is________he has bought a lot of house in this area.
A. so rich a man that B. as rich a man that
C. so a rich man that D. such rich a man that
Question 37. ________ , cars are widely used as the most popular mode of transport in the United States.
A. But for their high price B. Expensive as they are
C. As though they are expensive D. Regardless their high price
Question 38. I assume that you are acquainted ___this subject since you are responsibility___ writing the accompanying
materials.
A. with/ for B. with/ with C. to/ for D. to/ to
Question 39. If he________ill yesterday, he would have taken part in the football match.
A. hadn’t been B. wouldn’t be C. weren’t D. hasn’t been
Question 40. This class, drop it. ________is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather
A. where B. that C. which D. when
Question 41. I would never forget________to be the judge in such a well–known competition.
A. being invited B. having invited C. to have invited D. to be invited
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Question 42. Once _______as the World Natural Heritage by UNESCO, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park attracts a great
number of visitors worldwide.
A. having recognized B. recognized C. recognizing D. is recognized
Question 43. _______his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results.
A. Although B. Since C. Because of D. Despite
Question 44. Both husband and wife should be responsible _______doing the household chores.
A. with B. to C. for D. of
Question 45. _______, the film is still attractive to many people, young and old.
A. Producing many years ago B. Having produced many years ago
C. Although produced many years ago D. It produced many years ago
Question 46. If the weather is fine this weekend, we_______to see our grandparents.
A. were going B. will go C. would do D. went
Question 47. My brother has been playing_______piano since he was a small child.
A. the B. a C. no article D. an
Question 48. The children_______happily in the park when their parents asked them to go home.
A. played B. had played C. were playing D. would play
Question 49: I must congratulate you_______your excel lent exam results.
A. in B. on C. for D. about
Question 50: Most foreign students don’t like American coffee, and _______.
A. I don’t too B. either don’t I C. neither don’t I D. neither do I
Question 51: Michelle would rather that Sheila_______ to work yesterday.
A. come B. came C. could come D. had come
Question 52: The number of working women in China_______ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% today.
A. has been increasing B. has increased C. is increasing D. have increased
Question 53: One of the men was lying on the ground after_______down by a piece of rock.
A. knocking B. being knocked C. knocking him D. was knocked
Question 54: It is great to watch sportsmen in their national costumes_______into the stadium.
A. marching B. marched C. having marched D. to march
Question 55: _______ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when B. It was my birthday on that
C. It was my birthday that D. It was on my birthday that
Question 56: “_______ you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant.”
A. No matter how B. In addition to C. Even though D. As if
Question 57: He didn’t want to risk _______late for the interview.
A. arrive B. arriving C. to arrive D. having arrived
Question 58: You should concentrate_______what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the
questions.
A. to B. at C. on D. in
Question 59: My parents lent me the money. _______, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Only D. However
Question 60: It is essential that he _______. His illness seems worse.
A. needed operating B. need to operate C. need an operation D. needs an operate
Question 61: “Don’t stay up late any longer, _______?”
A. do you B. won’t you C. will you D. should you
Question 62: Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I supposed she _______I was coming.
A. must have forgotten B. must forget
C. may forget D. can’t have forgotten
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Question 63: I_______ on this project for many consecutive days without success.
A. had been working B. had worked C. have been working D. have been worked
Question 64: _______appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an illusion.
A. The Moon which B. The Moon C. When the Moon D. That the Moon
Question 65: _______she could not say anything.
A. Therefore upset was she that B. However upset was she that
C. So upset was she that D. So upset was that
Question 66: The building work is still on schedule_______a problem in digging the foundation.
A. due to B. despite C. so as D. only if
Question 67: By the time I return to my country, I_______away from home for more than three years.
A. will have been B. will be C. have been D. was
Question 68: John was late this morning because he had trouble _______his car started.
A. got B. getting C. to get D. gotten
Question 69: _______you feel thirsty, please help yourself to the drinks over there.
A. Should B. Because C. Would D. Do
Question 70: When he returned home, I found the door _______.
A. unlocking B. unlocked C. to be unlocked D. have unlocked
Question 71: I had no sooner lit the barbecue_______ .
A. than it started to rain B. as it started to rained
C. while it started raining D. that it started raining
Question 72: Summer is one season. Spring is_______ .
A. other B. another C. the other D. others
Question 73: Are you satisfied _______your record?
A. at B. from C. with D. for
Question 74: Many companies are suffering_______a shortage of skilled staff.
A. from B. in C. at D. against
Question 75: Maria Sharapova became the first Russian_______a Wimbledon single title.
A. to win B. that was winning C. who wins D. which won
Question 76: Very _______people went to the show but it still started on time.
A. much B. a few C. little D. few
Question 77: _______ with the size of the whole Earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all.
A. Compare them B. If you compare C. When compared D. A comparison
Question 78: If it _______for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
A. weren’t B. hadn’t been C. isn’t D. were
Question 79: The house felt terribly cold _______the fact that the central heating had been on all day.
A. because of B. in spite of C. because D. although
Question 80: Heavy snowfalls made_______planes to land or take off.
A. it impossible B. impossible for C. impossible D. it impossible for
Question 81: Emma got her purse_______while shopping in the supermarket.
A. steal B. stole C. stealing D. stolen
Question 82: Jane only makes cakes with the _______butter.
A. best unsalted Danish B. unsalted best Danish
C. Danish best unsalted D. best Danish unsalted
Question 83: The more effect you put in this project, _______.
A. the results are more and more satisfying B. the more satisfaction the results are
C. the more satisfying the results are D. the more satisfied are you

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Question 84: Have I told you about _______the government is dealing?
A. the problem with that B. the problem with which
C. the problem D. the problem that
Question 85: Young people have become increasingly committed _______social activities.
A. of B. in C. to D. at
Question 86: back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive.
A. On arriving B. On arrival C. When arrived D. As she arrives
Question 87: Martin Luther King Jr, after his father's assassination, _______the mission of his father to fight for the rights of
blacks in America and achieved some notable success in the 1970s.
A. continuing B. and continues C. continue D. continued
Question 88: The suspect confessed_______.
A. the police his crime B. his crime
C. his crime the police D. his crime to the police
Question 89: This picture book, _______the few pages are missing, is my favorite.
A. for which B. of which C. of that D. to which
Question 90: For the first time in 70 years, _______aspirin's potential beyond reducing pain, fever
and inflammation.
A. researchers begin understanding C. researchers' understanding of
B. researchers began understand D. researchers began to understand
Question 91: He _______to the doctor after the accident, but he went on playing instead.
A. didn't have to go B. couldn't go
C. should have gone D. must have gone
Question 92: Inexperienced _______, she can know the way of operating that system.
A. even though she is B. as she might
C. she may be though D. as she may be
Question93: Marie Curie, _______, was awarded a Nobel Prize for her work.
A. the scientist discovered radium B. whose scientific discovery of radium
C. was the scientist who discovered radium D. the scientist who discovered radium
Question 94: I shall wait_______you.
A. about B. by C. to D. for
Question 95: What will happen if John will not in time?
A. go along B. count on C. keep away D. turn up
Question 96: __________________________that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50.
A. so successful her business was B. so successful was her business
C. her business was successful D. so was her successful business
Question 97: The suspect confessed __________________.
A. the police his crime B. at his crime
C. his crime the police D. his crime to the police
Question 98: ______________________ his advice, I would never have got the job .
A. except B. but for C. apart from D. as for
Question 99: More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, ________ the explosion.
A. causing B. caused by C. which caused by D. which caused
Question 100: I ___________ the bell three times when he answered the door.
A. would ring B. rang C. had rung D. was ringing
Question 101: These facts may be familiar _____________ you.
A. to B. with C. in D. at

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Question 102: The accident _______________ was the mistake of the driver.
A. which causes many people to die B. causing many people to die
C. caused great human loss D. to cause many people die
Question 103: All right, Johnny, it’s time you ___________ to bed.
A. are going to go B. will be going C. would go D. went
Question 104: There was __________ fuel in the car. Therefore, we had to stop midway to fill some.
A. a few B. little C. few D. a little
Question 105: My uncle wishes his son _________ much time when he grows up.
A. hasn't wasted B. hadn't wasted C. wouldn't waste D. didn't waste
Question 106: My relative __________ you met yesterday is an engineer.
A. whose B. whom C. that D. B and C are correct
Question 107: In future, cars will still be _______ us, but, instead of petrol, they will run_____ anything from electricity
to methane gas.
A. for/ by B. for/ on C. with/ by D. with/ on
Question 108: There are ________ that not only governments but also individuals should join hands to tackle.
A. such many environmental problems B. too numerous environmental problems
C. such a lot of environmental problems D. so fewer environmental problems
Question 109: I will stand here and wait for you ___________ you come back.
A. though B. because C. until D. so
th
Question 110: My aunt gave me a ___________ hat on my 16 birthday.
A. new nice cotton yellow B. nice new yellow cotton
C. nice yellow new cotton D. new nice yellow cotton
Question 111: The trouble with James is that he never ______________ on time for a meeting.
A. turns down B. takes up C. takes off D. turns up
Question 112: Valentine’s Day, from Roman, is now celebrated all over the world.
A. to originate B. originating C. originated D. originate
Question 113: ____________, we stay inside the house.
A. It is a stormy day B. The storm day it was
C. It being a stormy day D. It was a stormy day
Question 114: By next Saturday, Tom ________ a whole month without smoking a cigarette.
A. will have gone B. will go C. has gone D. has been going
Question 115: It is possible __________ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.
A. that the loss of leaves B. when leaves have lost
C. to lose leaves D. the leaves are lost
Question 116: ___________, no one was absent from the farewell party last night.
A. As it rained heavily B. In spite of heavily rain
C. Though it rains heavily D. Heavily as it rained
Question 117: Unless you ________ well-trained, you __________ to the company.
A. aren’t / will never admit B. are / will never admit
C. aren’t / will never be admitted D. are / will never be admitted
Question 118: Most of my friends admire Milan as she can play ___________ piano so beautifully.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 119: If Nick doesn't change his way of working, he ___________ in big trouble.
A. is B. would be C. will be D. would have been
Question 120: The last time Jimmy ____________ a training course was when he was an undergraduate.
A. had attended B. has attended C. attended D. was attending

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Question 121: Allan’s inexperience as a midfielder, he played well and scored a decisive goal in the final match.
A. Since B. Although C. Despite D. Because of
Question 122: Judy was not in town when the murder took place, so she was suspicion.
A. above B. over C. under D. below
Question 123: _____________ , others use them in medicine.
A. While some scientists use lasers for military purposes
B. Used for military purposes by some scientists
C. Lasers are used for military purposes by some scientists
D. Some scientists’ using lasers for military purposes
Question 124: After ____________ , the new manager has faced one crisis after another.
A. selecting B. having selected C. being selected D. selected
Question 125: The doctor wants to know the symptoms of a wasp sting, so he tries ___________ by one.
A. to be stung B. to sting C. being stung D. stinging
Question 126. _____________ his income of current job is relatively low, he finds it difficult to make ends meet.
A. Although B. As C. Because of D. In spite of
Question 127. The director criticized the secretary __________ failing to prepare carefully for the annual report.
A. with B. to C. for D. from
Question 128. I still remember ___________ off his extraordinary childhood with lots of hardship.
A. being told B. telling C. to tell D. to be told
Question 129. If I finish my project before deadline, I ___________ more time for my holiday.
A. will have B. am having C. would have had D. would have
Question 130. When __________ about the theft, the suspect said that he had taken no part in it.
A. questioning B. having questioned C. questioned D. was questioning
Question 131. _____________, we can have a better view of our village.
A. When we reached the hilltop B. Stood right on the hilltop
C. To have reached the hilltop D. From the hilltop
Question 132. ____________ Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a country with a great patriotism through its history.
A. The B. A C. An D. ø (no article)
Question 133. Amy ___________ history for 2 years before she majored in literature.
A. has studied B. had studied C. studied D. was studying
Question 134. His clothes are in a mess because he ___________ the house all morning.
A. will be painting B. has been painting C. will have painted D. had been painting
Question 135. __________ proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not requirement for the advertised position.
A. Despite B. Otherwise C. Regarding D. Although
Question 136. The old woman still recalls clearly _________ by her teacher when she was late on her first day at school.
A. to be criticised B. to have criticised C. being criticised D. criticising
Question 137. Heavy lifting is ________ action which requires __________ physical strength.
A. Ø – the B. a – the C. an – Ø D. the – an
Question 138. If you plant these seeds in May, you ____________ a garden full of flowers in October.
A. would have B. had C. will have D. were having
Question 139. ____________ an Oscar last year, she’s now one of the most powerful movie stars in the film industry.
A. Having won B. To have won C. The winning of D. Just won
Question 140. I believe that judges should be independent ____________ the government.
A. to B. of C. with D. on
Question 141. When _________ to the party, she politely refused.
A. inviting B. to invite C. to be invited D. invited

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Question 142: Human activities are also blamed ____________ contributing to global warming.
A. at B. with C. for D. on
Question 143: The leaves of the white mulberry provide food for silkworms, ___________ silk fabrics are woven.
A. from cocoons B. whose cocoons C. from whose cocoons D. whose cocoons are from
Question 144: We __________ our classroom for the upcoming Teachers' Day, but there's still a lot to do.
A. decorated B. have been decorating C. are decorating D. have decorated
Question 145: When ___about their preferences for movies, many young people say that they are in favour of science fiction.
A. having asked B. asking C. asked D. are asked
Question 146: A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn tiger, _________ , can run within minutes of birth.
A. therefore B. even though C. otherwise D. however
Question 147: I don’t like ____________ of these two restaurants. I prefer another one.
A. neither B. either C. any D. one
Question 148: If the world’s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species _____ extinct.
A. became B. will become C. would become D. would have become
Question 149: All flights __________ because of the snowstorm, we decided to take the train.
A. having been cancelled B. had been cancelled
C. were cancelled D. having cancelled
Question 150: Britain has accused Russia ___________ poisoning the ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter.
A. of B. on C. for D. from
Question 151: If she were not afraid of flying, she ___________ far a lot.
A. have travelled B. travelled C. will travel D. would travel
Question 152: He expected ____________ for an Oscar, but he wasn't.
A. nominating B. to nominate C. to be nominated D. being nominated
Question 153: ___________ , Tim recovered from the sickness quickly.
A. Just cared about Mr.Parks B. Under the care of Dr.Parks
C. On care of Dr. Parks D. He had just cared for Dr Parks
Question 154: Did you read ____________ book I lent you last week?
A. a B. the C. an D. no article
Question 155: ____________ , she complained to the head teacher.
A. Once annoying by the boys' behaviour B. Annoyed by the boys' behaviour
C. Having annoyed behaviour by the boys D. She annoyed by the boys' behaviour uncommon

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 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021
(Đề thi có 03 trang) Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Mã đề thi 139

Họ, tên thí sinh: ……………………………………………………………………

Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………………………..
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. hatched B. influenced C. dedicated D. stopped
Question 2: A. autumn B. sunny C. summer D. much
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. argument B. attract C. install D. reject
Question 4: A. discriminate B. philosopher C. vulnerable D. incredible

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: As a child grows on, its physical health is affected by many elements in the air, water and food.
A B C D
Question 6: A smile can be observed, described, and reliably identify; it can also be elicited and manipulated
A B C
under experimental conditions.
D
Question 7: Today's students also appear more formerly dressed and conservative - looking these days.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: By the time you read this letter, I_____ home for Paris.
A. will leave B. have left C. will have left D. am leaving
Question 9: The bigger the supermarket is, ________.
A. the choice is wide B. the wider the choice will be
C. the more the choice is D. the wider the choice it is
Question 10: The cake is gone and Peter was out during this morning. He ___________ it.
A. can’t have eaten B. shouldn’t have eaten C. mustn’t eat D. mightn’t eat
Question 11: He has just bought a __________________________ .
A. sleeping blue polyester bag B. blue sleeping polyester bag
C. polyester sleeping blue bag D. blue polyester sleeping bag
Question 12: ___________ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
A. The stars as small B. Despite of the small stars
C. Small as the stars D. As the small stars
Question 13: It was at this shop _________ I bought those books.
A. who B. which C. that D. where

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Question 14: We ___ on our close friend on the way here. That's why we are a bit late.
A. visited B. dropped in C. paid a visit D. came across
Question 15: Actually, I can’t ______ of that well-known painting.
A. make sense B. grasp C. comprehend D. understand
Question 16: Since he was unable to attend the annual meeting, Mr. Yokomate requested that the
minutes_____________to his office.
A. be sent B. were sent C. sent D. send
Question 17: I’d like to thank you, _____ my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us.
A. on behalf of B. on account for C. because of D. instead of
Question 18: Because of ______weather conditions, California has an advantage in the production of fruits and
vegetables.
A. favour B. favourably C. favourite D. favourable
Question 19: My father refused to eat meat that had been fried. He had _________ in his bonnet about it causing
cancer.
A. a bull B. a bug C. a bee D. an ant
Question 20: We are trying different ways __________ the earth from _____________.
A. to protect/ being destroyed B. protecting/ destroying
C. to protect/ destroying D. protecting/ being destroyed
Question 21: The timeline for the pathway lighting project was extended to_____________input from
the Environmental Commission.
A. use up B. believe in C. make into D. allow for
Question 22: I'm not the only one, ____?
A. aren't I B. am I C. am not I D. are not I
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: Peter is giving a compliment on the meal Mary cooked
- Peter: “That was a great dinner. You must have spent all day” - Mary: “______________.”
A. Thanks. But it really only took an hour B. Thank you. My mother has just cooked it
C. Nothing special. It’s simple D. You can eat up if you like
Question 24: Jack wants to know the way to downtown, so he asks a strange woman at the bus station.
- Jack: “Do all the buses go downtown?” - The woman: “________. I’m new here. Sorry”
A. All the ones with a red sticker in the window B. I don’t know
C. What for D. You should walk. It’s near here

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 25: Someone stole Jim's bike yesterday.
A. Jim's bike has been stolen yesterday. B. Jim had someone steal his bike yesterday.
C. Jim's bike is stolen. D. Jim had his bike stolen yesterday.
Question 26: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
Question 27: It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
A. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.
B. But for your assistance, we could not have got achievement.

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 C. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.
D. Without your assistance, we could get achievement.
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 28: Jack was very thirsty. He refused the glass of water I brought to him.
A. Jack was very thirsty; therefore, he didn't refuse the glass of water I brought to him.
B. Jack refused the glass of water I brought to him because he wasn't thirsty.
C. Jack was very thirsty; however, he refused the glass of water I brought to him.
D. Jack didn't refuse the glass of water I brought to him though he wasn't thirsty.
Question 29: Our products are environmentally-friendly. We package all of them in recyclable materials.
A. Packing our products in recyclable materials, we made them environmentally - friendly.
B. Our products are packaged in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly.
C. The recyclable package of our products makes them look environmentally-friendly.
D. Packed in recyclable materials, our products are environmentally-friendly.

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: At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery.
A. an award for an outstanding achievement B. an object designed to bring good luck
C. a lecture D. a promotion at work
Question 31: One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest in
books or learning.
A. old; elderly B. well-educated; well-read
C. snobbish; stuck up D. friendly and kind

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: Brad made a cursory effort to finish his homework. This was unlike him; usually he worked hard to
finish before dinner.
A. sincere B. hard C. rapid D. brief
Question 33: After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn't see
the bottom.
A. cloudy B. bottomless C. clear D. dirty

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 34 to 38.
Sport and sport events provide a significant source of volunteering opportunities for a wide range of
individuals. (34) __________ organizers of major sport events tend to target the youth market to source
volunteers due to the apparent high level of interest in sport by this group, not only in terms of young people who
watch a particular sport, but also those (35) __________ participate in it. It is therefore suggested that sport may
act as a kind of 'nursery' for volunteering and that the experiences (36) __________ to young people in sport may
be critical for their future volunteer involvement, not only in sport but the broader society. By developing an
interest in volunteering as a young person, it is hoped that these people will continue to volunteer as they become
adults. One of the most common approaches by many event organizers is to place an advertisement in the local
media which invites readers to contact the organization. (37) _______, it is possible to 'adopt a more formally
structured recruitment programme through schools and universities. The (38) ________ of this approach is to
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the hope that young people who are either spectators or participants in the sport continue from childhood to
adulthood.
(Adapted from https://www.eltexampreparation.com/sites/default/files/IELTS)
Question 34: A. Much B. Many C. Each D. Every
Question 35: A. when B. whom C. who D. which
Question 36: A. preferred B. admitted C. afforded D. supported
Question 37: A. In contrast B. In addition C. In short D. In conclusion
Question 38: A. benefit B. investment C. movement D. decision
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
As customers choose brands based on how they make them feel, rather than their actual products or
services, there is an intrinsic advantage to those organizations who use designed experiences as a weapon to cut
through the most competitive of markets. Those that don't, operate in what we call the "experience gap”, the
space between them and their customer's expectation of them. Make no mistake, in our high paced and digitally
connected economies, the experience gap is driving markets, fast.
For example, take Instagram and Twitter. These brands filled the demand for a whole new human
experience that did not exist before the evolution of digital technologies enabled that. They were pioneers, and
there were no established players to unseat. But we are also seeing a similar dynamic in existing industries. New
entrants are coming in and taking the space, also using whole new experiences, purely because the incumbents left
the door open.
Closer to home, this can be seen with Australian neobanks who are giving customers a better experience
than the incumbents. Robert Bell is the CEO at neobank 86400. He says banking has already become quite
complicated and he wanted to make a change. His neobank is working to solve customers' problems more
holistically. Bell said, “It's significantly harder work and takes more time to become a bank, but having done that
we can have a much better relationship with our customers and we can offer them a lot more products and
services."
Think about that for a moment. Do you notice how better experiences, leads to better relationships, which
is then the stepping stone for more offerings? Many brands still jump straight to modified offerings, without
gaining that customer connection and the necessary foundation of trust first.
(source: https://which-50.com/)
Question 39: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Knowledge drives behavior, loyalty, satisfaction.
B. A far-reaching cultural transformation.
C. The importance of experience to competitive advantage.
D. Businesses are unwilling to disrupt themselves.
Question 40: The word "them” in paragraph 1 refers to______.
A. brands B. markets C. customers D. economies
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, what is true about Instagram and Twitter in the stated instance?
A. Their reputation famously preceded even the 4th Industrial Revolution.
B. They were the trailblazers for the experience-oriented marketing strategy.
C. Prior to their advent, there were already several competitors in the field.
D. They are the one and only companies providing such revolutionary services.
Question 42: According to paragraph 3, what is the attitude of Robert Bell towards the customers?
A. He sees them as modern slaves to consumerism.
B. He displays worship in its purest form towards them.
C. He views them as the golden goose for his business.
D. He maintains a healthy relationship of give and take.

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Question 43: What does the phrase "stepping stone" in paragraph 4 mean?
A. A person who travels without settling down for any significant period of time.
B. An asset or possession prized as being the best of a group of similar things.
C. An action or event that helps one to make progress towards a specified goal.
D. An important clue to understanding something that is challenging or puzzling.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
LEVELS OF VOCABULARY
Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at
least three have been identified and described.
Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the
speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions
are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and
idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not
considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang,
however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as
appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard
dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing.
Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but
other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never
accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems
to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.
It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the
creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations
in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the
subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth noting that the terms " standard," " colloquial," and
"slang" exist only as abstract labels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any
language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during
appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressions.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the Toefl, 6th edition”)

Question 44: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. Standard speech B. Idiomatic phrases
C. Different types of vocabulary D. Dictionary usage
Question 45: How is slang defined by the author?
A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage
B. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries
C. Words and phrases that are understood by a restricted group of speakers
D. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage
Question 46: The word "appropriate" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. old B. large C. correct D. important
Question 47: The word "them" in paragraph refers to ________________.
A. words B. slang phrases C. memories D. the majority
Question 48: Which of the following is true of standard usage?
A. It can be used in formal or informal settings. B. It is limited to written language.
C. It is only understood by the upper classes. D. It is constantly changing.

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Question 49: The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created
EXCEPT ________________.
A. new situations B. a new generation
C. interaction among diverse groups D. a number of linguists
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that the author _________________.
A. does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any situation
B. approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not slang
C. approves of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate situations
D. does not approve of colloquial usage in writing

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 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021
(Đề thi có 03 trang) Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 668

Họ, tên thí sinh: ……………………………………………………………………

Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………………………..
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. systems B. cliffs C. maps D. parents
Question 2: A. phrase B. status C. basin D. casual

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. decide B. afford C. comment D. employ
Question 4: A. educate B. description C. effective D. artistic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Forests are the lungs of our land, purify the air and giving fresh strength to our people.
A B C D
Question 6: After the vocal battle, the coach must choose what singer will advance to the next round of the
competition. A B C
D
Question 7: We have conducted exhausting research into the effects of wearing masks on slowing the spread
A B C
of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: By the time you receive this letter, I ______ for Japan.
A. will leave B. will have left C. have left D. would have left
Question 9: After she won the Gold Medal, she felt ______ she was on the threshold of a new life.
A. even though B. as though C. even if D. just as
Question 10: Those two pictures hanging on the gallery wall_______ in France, and they are very well known.
A. were painted B. were paint C. were painting D. painted
Question 11: The children at the campsite had been __________ of the danger, but they had taken no notice.
A. warned B. shown C. prevented D. suggested
Question 12: It was only then _________ how much I owed to my family.
A. I did realize B. that I realized C. did I realize D. had I realized
Question 13: “Smog” occurs when __________ are not dispered by wind currents or when geopgaphic features,
such as mountains, prevent its dispersal.
A. contaminates B. contaminants C. contamination D. contaminating
Question 14: This issue ______ up by the employees during the meeting.
A. brought B. was bring C. bring D. was brought

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Question 15: A week later; he ______ again on his journey around the world, despite his friends’ attempt to
persuade him not to.
A. went away B. leave out C. came off D. set out
Question 16: : After a good night's sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as a ___ and eager to start work again.
A. daisy B. fruit C. kitten D. maiden
Question 17: Remember ______ your answer before handing in your exam paper.
A. check B. to check C. checking D. being checked
Question 18:Good parents don’t put their children ___________, they give them constructive criticism which
helps them to become better people.
A. down B. off C. up D. forward
Question 19: I can’t understand why you have make such a _______ about something so insignificant.
A. mess B. stir C. fuss D. bother
Question 20: Our village had _________ money available for education that the school had to close.
A. so little B. such little C. so much D. such much
Question 21: As it was a small house party, we _______ so formally.
A. would not need to dress up B. did not to have dressed up
C. needn’t dress up D. didn’t need to dress up
Question 22: Those cars are very expensive, _______?
A. are they B. are cars C. aren't they D. aren't cars
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: Two colleagues are talking with each about their work at the office.
- Jane: “How is our production department doing?”
- Lynn:“ ______”
A. It is running on a very tight schedule.
B. Yes, I would not like to hear people complain.
C. I would hate to deal with unhappy customers.
D. Yes, that is the one. Did we start production on it yet?
Question 24: Two colleagues are talking with each other about their work at the office.
- Tom: “Lucy! I got a promotion today!”
-Lucy: “______________ ”
A. Wow, this is great news! I am so glad for you.
B. If I want to lead, then I need to prove it.
C. Always set yourself out as an example, do a good job.
D. Convince people of their value, just to lead.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own
peace of mind.
A. to stop your sleeping B. to stop your worrying
C. to stop your thinking D. to stop your believing
Question 26: : I think we should tell Peter that the location of the picnic has been changed. Let's put him in the
picture.
A. show him B. take his photo C. inform him D. explain to him

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: Jim decided to set up his own business because he was tired of just being a cog in a machine.
A. a large piece of equipment B. a significant instrument
C. a small group of people D. an important person
Question 28: Yes, I suppose she was but she’d changed so much. She used to be chubby, but now she was all
skin and bone.
A. hard up B. quite poor C. rather thin D. very fat

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 29: "How beautiful the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
B. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
C. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress
D. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress
Question 30: The boss is like a bear with a sore head today.
A. He is in a bad mood. B. He has a very bad headache.
C. He badly needs a haircut. D. He likes a teddy bear.
Question 31: Regardless of Bob’s opinion in this matter, I think I’ve done the right thing.
A. I’m sure I have acted correctly in this instance, whatever Bob may think.
B. My opinion that Bob had done the wrong thing in this case turned out to be right.
C. I’ve thought about Bob’s views on this issue, but I think I’ll do as I want.
D. Until Bob told me I was wrong, I thought I was right about this issue.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: Beef contains vitamins. Generally, fish contains almost the same vitamins as beef.
A. Generally, beef and fish may be considered to be a combination of vitamin content.
B. What vitamin fish contains may be considered in general to be made from beef.
C. The vitamins content of fish may be considered in general as similar to beef.
D. The vitamins content of beef is generally considered to come from fish.
Question 33: The girl packed the vase in polyester foam. She didn’t want it to get broken in the post.
A. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam so that it wouldn’t get broken in the post.
B. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam so it didn’t get broken in the post.
C. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam so as it wouldn’t get broken in the post.
D. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam for it didn’t get broken in the post.
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 34 to 38.
VIRTUAL DOCTORS
Clare Harrison rarely falls ill and hates going to the doctors when she does. So when she recently (34)
____________out in a painful rash down one side of her body she emailed her symptoms, (35) ____________ also
included a (36) ____________fever, to e-doc, the internet medical service. Two hours later she was diagnosed as
having shingles (Herpes Zoster) by her online doctor, who prescribed a special cleansing solution for the rash and
analgesics to help relieve the pain.
Health advice is now the second most popular topic that people search for on the internet, and online
medical consultation is big business. Sites vary enormously in what they offer, with services ranging from the
equivalent of a medical agony aunt to a live chat with a doctor via email. They are clearly (37) ____________a

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demand from people who are too busy or, in some cases, too embarrassed to discuss their medical (38)
____________with their general practitioners.
Question 34: A. worked B. passed C. came D. ran
Question 35: A. whose B. which C. who D. that
Question 36: A. small B. weak C. mild D. calm
Question 37: A. serving B. meeting C. creating D. establishing
Question 38: A. harm B. story C. hardship D. complaint

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 39 to 43.
During times of crisis, people find themselves faced with lifestyle changes. One of the earliest and most
noticeable changes seen during the Covid-19 lockdown was how we consume media-and especially how we read.
People tend to find comfort in certain books, and reading habits and genre preferences can change during
periods of stress. This helps to explain why much genre fiction has roots in times of significant social, political or
economic upheaval. Gothic literature is, in part, a British Protestant response to the French Revolution.
Respondents generally reported that they were reading more than usual. This was largely due to having more
free time (due to being furloughed, or not having a commute or the usual social obligation or leisure activities).
This increased reading volume was complicated for those with caring responsibilities. Many people with children
reported that their reading time had increased generally because of their shared reading with children, but had
less time than normal for personal reading. Reading frequency was further complicated by a quality vs. quantity
snag. People spent more time reading and seeking escape, but an inability to concentrate meant they made less
progress than usual. In short, people spent more time reading but the volume they read was less.
Unsurprisingly, lockdown also made re-reading a physical necessity for some. Some respondents noted how
they were unable to visit the library or browse at the bookshop for new books. Others reported that they simply
wished to save money. On the other hand, the participants who reported re- reading less than normal during the
lockdown period wanted to use their newfound time to seek out new topics and genres.
(Adapted from theconversation.com)
Question 39: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Different kinds of people B. Different types of books
C. Changing in reading habits D. Different types of reading
Question 40: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Reading is unable to help people find comfort during stress time.
B. Many great fiction books have been born in times of significant social upheaval.
C. Gothic literature was born during the French Revolution.
D. Reading habits can change during periods of stress.
Question 41: The word “commute” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. retirement B. a talk to other people
C. unemployed person D. road to go to work

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Question 42: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. reading habit and reading time B. progresses in reading
C. reading time and ability to concentrate D. people spent time reading
Question 43: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the reason why people re-read more during
lockdown?
A. They love books so much. B. They want to save money.
C. They think it is necessary. D. They try to seek out new topics in books.
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 44 to 50.
The past fifty years or so have seen the gradual disappearing of animals from this earth, fishes from the
sea, trees and plants from the land.
Many factors result in this unpleasant phenomenon. Among them, hunting is the main factor that endangers
wildlife. Some people kill wildlife for sport. They take pleasure in collecting heads and hides. Yet others specialize in
commercial hunting like killing whales.
Apart from this, the rapidly growing human population threatens wildlife on land, too. Towns expand and
roads have to be built, so forests are burnt and trees are chopped down. It seems that man needs every inch of
land within his reach, so he moves on to the natural habitat of wildlife. Tigers, lions and leopards slowly die off
without the food and shelter that the forests provide.
In addition, rapid urbanization means industrial expansion. Very often, poisonous chemicals, industrial
wastes and oil are dumped into the rivers and seas. Fish and birds are threatened.
Man depends greatly on animals for survival. He needs their flesh, hides and furs. Thus, man cannot do
without wildlife; or he himself would become extinct. The public should be made aware that it would be better to
shoot the animals with a camera than with a gun. In this way, they can preserve and help wildlife to continue living
rather than to remove all signs of it.
Man must learn to farm the sea as he does the land. He should regulate the amount and the frequency of
his catch. He should allow fish to breed and multiply before netting them. Man also needs to build forest reserves,
and to pass laws prohibiting the killing of animals, especially those that are already
rare. To retain the present animal kingdom, the least that man can do is to clean the seas and rivers and to
prevent pollution.
The cycle of nature is such that it forms a vicious circle. The insecticides and pesticides that we spray on
crops can kill the birds and animals that feed on them. When man eats these poisoned animals, he himself can die.
We must therefore test the chemicals to be used before they are sprayed or it might mean the death of man!
(Source: http://fasterreading.com)
Question 44: The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to ______.
A. explain how important wildlife is to human beings
B. call people’s attention to serious problem of pollution
C. explain the relationship between wildlife and human beings
D. call people’s attention to the protection of wildlife
Question 45: According to the passage, what has happened to the wildlife in the past fifty years or so?
A. Animals, fishes, trees and plants are becoming smaller in number.
B. Most animals, fishes, trees and plants are disappearing from the Earth.
C. Animals, fishes, trees and plants can no longer live on the Earth.
D. The number of animals, fishes, trees and plants has suddenly dropped.

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Question 46: According to the passage, the biggest threat to wildlife is______.
A. various kinds of hunting B. the growing number of human beings
C. industrial expansion D. rapid urbanization
Question 47: The growing human population threatens wildlife because ______.
A. more people like to go hunting B. people move to live in forests
C. people take land from animals D. people eat more and more animals
Question 48: The phrase “natural habitat of wildlife” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. forests B. trees C. land D. shelter
Question 49: According to the passage, fishes are threatened by ______.
A. urbanization and hunting
B. industrial expansion in the urban areas
C. growing human population
D. poisonous chemicals, industrial wastes and oil
Question 50: The last paragraph is mainly about ______.
A. the importance of wildlife to human beings
B. the ways to make people aware of the problem
C. how to help wildlife to continue living
D. how to solve the problem of pollution

___________ THE END ___________

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