SỞ GD&ĐT HÀ TĨNH ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2021

Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ

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. decided B. engaged C. expected D. attracted
Question 2: A. hide B. kite C. hint D. drive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. polite B. famous C. alone D. mature
Question 4: A. satellite B. candidate C. attendance D. relevance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Monkeys are intelligent, ________?
A. won’t they B. didn’t they C. don’t they D. aren’t they
Question 6: The Mona Lisa ________ by Leonardo da Vinci.
A. was painted B. have painted C. were painting D. painted
Question 7: Three students were accused _________cheating in the examination.
A. on B. off C. with D. of
Question 8:________ people drive, the more accidents happen.
A. The faster B. faster C. hottest D. The hottest
Question 9: On her 18th birthday, her mother gave her a pair of ________ shoes.
A. sport new French B. new sport French C. new French sport D. French new sport
Question 10: When I ________ dinner with my family, he suddenly turned up.
A. is having B. was having C. have D. had
Question 11: ________ he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Although D. Because of
Question 12: I will have made the meal ready ________.
A. as soon as you arrived B. by the time you arrive
C. when you arrived D. after you had arrived
Question 13: ________ the national graduation examination,Tom decided to take a gap year.
A. Having finished B. Finished C. To finish D. Be finished
Question 14: Van Toan was elected to be the most ________ football player in March.
A. excellence B. excellent C. excellently D. excellency
Question 15: It took him a long time to ________ the death of his wife.
A. get over B. take off C. take away D. get through
Question 16: He has ________ extensive research into renewable energy resources.
A. made B. worked C. taken D. done
Question 17: The ________of this society is to provide community education for street children.
A. mission B. work C. job D. duty
Question 18: The political candidate knew the issue was a hot ________, so he deferred to his chief of
staff, who directed the question to the committee chairperson.
A. tomato B. cabbage C. potato D. dog
Question 19: Production has come to a ________ because of the Covid – 19 pandemic and the lockdown
in many parts of the world.
A. conclusion B. standstill C. total D. Decision

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Every month, the volunteer group goes to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.
A. empty B. faraway C. crowded D. poor
Question 21: I think hockey is a hazardous sport because you are constantly getting hit by the boards
which can lead to broken bones.
A. dangerous B. luxurious C. fascinating D. marvelous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 22: People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment.
A. remote B. deserted C. suburban D. rural 
Question 23: Libraries are an investment for the future and they should not be allowed to fall into decline.
A. get over increasing B. make a decrease C. be on the increase D. promote an increase
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: Jane is talking to Mary about sharing the household chores.
- Jane: “How often do you clean your house, Mary?”
- Mary: “________.”
A. It’s hard work B. Three times a week C. Not too much D. Yes, of course
Question 25: Juliet and David are talking about traveling.
- Juliet: “Do you think traveling broadens our mind?”
- David: “________. When you travel to a new place, you can learn about a new culture.”
A. I completely agree B. You must be kidding C. You’re dead wrong D. I like traveling

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- 30.
WHAT IS HAPPINESS
How happy were you yesterday? This is a question that happiness researchers ask. And they have
discovered that happiness does not necessarily come with more wealth or possessions. In the West, there
has been an improvement in our (26)________ of living, but there is evidence that being richer doesn't
make us happier. Firstly, we soon get used to pleasure, so a new car or a holiday only gives a short term
increase in happiness. Secondly, we compare our lives with other people's, (27)________ can cause
dissatisfaction.
According to psychologists, the happiest people have supportive social relationships. Friendship is
more important than earnings, and even (28)________ our immune system. Love and marriage also make
people happier, although strangely having children doesn't increase our sense of well-being!
Having worthwhile goals and doing meaningful work contribute to life satisfaction. So if your job
doesn't fit with your strengths and abilities you become less happy. (29)________, the loss of your job can
affect you for years, even after you get a new one. (30)________ areas which are important to happiness
are your spiritual life, your values, and your health.
(Adapted from “Achievers B1” by Helen Halliwell)
Question 26: A. standard B. level C. class D. status
Question 27: A. whose B. who C. where D. which
Question 28: A. raises B. boosts C. enhances D. generates
Question 29: A. However B. Therefore C. Despite D. Whereas
Question 30: A. Another B. Each C. Other D. One

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.
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 Advances in technology continue to push the envelope in healthcare, travel, communication, and
education. The use of robotic technologies has proven themselves to be worthy components of available
educational resources. These technologies use in the education environment have shown their value in
everyday learning and shape the influence of technology in education
The use of robotics has allowed complicated medical procedures to be simplified, the work of
dangerous construction projects to be safer and the discovery of our universe to be possible. When applied
to education, robotics can change the way students learn and ultimately create more knowledgeable and
well-adjusted ones.
Robots can be used to bring students into the classroom that otherwise might not be able to attend. In
New York, a second grader with severe, life-threatening allergies was unable to attend school due to his
condition. A four-foot-tall robot provided a 'real school' experience for the boy, 'attending' school and
bringing the boy with him via an internal video conferencing system. Robots such as the one mentioned are
able to 'bring school' to students who cannot be present physically.
Assistive technology is growing, and the abilities it provides to special education students are
limitless. Robotics technologies offer a range of possibilities within education, with a helpful solution for
every student's learning needs. As the technological world unveils new innovations daily, the educational
world will continue to benefit from the opportunities offered with these groundbreaking tools.
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The use of robotics in education
B. The history of robotics
C. The disadvantages of robotics in education
D. The educational trend in the future
Question 32: The word “ones” in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. robotics B. robots C. projects D. students
Question 33: According to paragraph 3, what can a four-foot-tall robot cater for the boy?
A. classroom B. an internal video C. school D. experience
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned asthe use of robotics in
education?
A. take students to the classroom
B. impact on students’ critical thinking
C. form competent learners
D. change students’ way of learning
Question 35: The word “unveils” in the last paragraph mean________.
A. keeps secret B. reveals C. conceals D. Denounces

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 36 to 42.
The transition of digital photography from the privilege of rich people to an ordinary home appliance
has caused some problems. That is the reason a modern man has a set of questions concerning digital
cameras. The basic problem in choosing a digital camera is the guarantee that the device you are
purchasing will “grow old” in a couple of months due to constant improvements and developments of
technology. The only factor that may delay this process of “growing old” is purchasing a device with the
price twice or three times higher than the average market price for a digital camera at the moment. If a
person chooses a digital camera, there are several criteria of great priority he needs to keep in mind: the
price and the image resolution of the camera, the capacity of the memory card, the presence of an LCD
display, the interface of the device and its weight and size.
The price of a digital camera depends on its quality factors. The resolution of a digital camera or
the “size of a digital image”, is measured in pixels which are photosensitive elements. It is common
knowledge that the bigger the amount of pixels in the camera properties is, the better it is. Therefore, if a
high-detailed photo is required, the usage of the zoom on a digital camera with low resolution will not give
the desired result. In this case, a person choosing a digital camera needs to exactly know what it will be
used for and to choose it according to its future destination. It is necessary to mention that the resolution of
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640 x 480 is the lowest resolution any customer should be orientated to. It is the minimal resolution with
which the purchase of a digital camera remains reasonable.
The lens of the camera or the zoom properties allows saving a lot on the price of the device but hits
the quality of the pictures. The memory card is a very important issue, too. It is much better to choose a
good camera with a small memory capacity than an average digital camera with a larger memory capacity.
The presence of an LCD display is no longer a wish. It is a requirement for any digital camera. It allows
people to check the future image, anticipate it, and delete bad images and therefore saving space.
(Adapted from TOEFL Junior Reading)
Question 36: What is the best title for this passage?
A. How to Choose a Digital Camera
B. The Transition of Digital Photography
C. Elements of a Digital Camera
D. Problems in Purchasing a Camera
Question 37: In the first paragraph, the word “guarantee” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. guidance B. assurance C. employee D. chance
Question 38: What does the word “its” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. the price B. the memory card C. the camera D. the display
Question 39: According to the passage, which kind of cameras may a customer NOT buy?
A. An excellent camera with a small memory capacity
B. A camera with minimal resolution but still sounds reasonable to purchase
C. A camera with a much higher price than the average market price
D. An average camera with a large memory capacity
Question 40: According to paragraph 2, when we are talking about the resolution of a digital camera, all of
the following are what we should be aware of EXCEPT ________.
A. The purpose of the camera will be used for
B. the lowest resolution any customer should be orientated to
C. the future destination of the camera
D. the size and weight of the camera
Question 41: In the second paragraph, the phrase “depends on” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. consists of B. is decided by C. is created by D. makes up
Question 42: What can we infer from the passage?
A. The lens of the camera is useless.
B. The larger the capacity of the memory card is, the better the camera is.
C. The quality of the camera is much more important than the capacity of the memory card.
D. It is not so necessary to pay attention to the presence of an LCD display.
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: Members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A B C D
Question 44: Most visitors to London or Paris spend her time visiting the museums and shopping.
A B C D
Question 45: She is worried about her two teenage sons because they’re at such an impressive age.
A B C D

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 46: The last time I went to the cinema was two years ago.
A. I haven’t gone to the cinema for two years.
B. I didn’t go to the cinema two years ago.
C. I have gone to the cinema for two years.
D. I had gone to the cinema before two years ago.

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Question 47: "If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy.
A. Tom wanted to take a break with Daisy.
B. Tom advised Daisy to take a break.
C. Tom suggested not taking a break.
D. Tom wanted to take a break, and so did Daisy.
Question 48:You are not allowed to take photographs in this museum.
A. You needn’t take photographs in this museum.                  
B. You don’t have to take photographs in this museum.
C. You shouldn’t take photographs in this museum.              
D. You mustn’t take photographs in this museum.
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: Her English isn’t good enough. She can’t explain the lesson to John.
A. Unless her English is good enough, she will explain the lesson to John.
B. If her English is good enough, she will explain the lesson to John.
C. If only her English had been good enough and she could have explained the lesson to John.
D. She wishes her English were good enough to explain the lesson to John.
Question 50: We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realized our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Hardly had we arrived at the airport we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.

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