THỰC CHIẾN LUYỆN ĐỀ THEO FORM MINH HỌA

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 20

NGÀY 24/06/2023

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.

A submersible (1) __________ five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed
everyone on board, bringing a tragic end to a saga (2) __________ included an urgent around-the-clock search
for the missing vessel. (3) __________ remaining hope for finding the five men alive was wiped away when the US
Coast Guard announced that debris had been found roughly 488 meters from the Titanic in North Atlantic
waters.

The White House thanked the Coast Guard, along with Canadian, British and French partners who helped
in the search and rescue efforts. “Our (4) __________ go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost
their lives on the Titan,” it said in a statement. Meanwhile, OceanGate Expeditions, the company that owned
and operated the submersible, announced that its office was closed indefinitely (5) ___________ the staff can
have time to cope with the tragic loss of their team member.

(Adapted from apnews.com)

Question 1: A. transferring B. carrying C. transmitting D. conveying

Question 2: A. that B. what C. who D. where

Question 3: A. Much B. Few C. Any D. Other

Question 4: A. hands B. hearts C. souls D. minds

Question 5: A. as long as B. unless C. so that D. because

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 6. A. secure B. decent C. caring D. heavy

Question 7: A. architect B. mineral C. luxury D. tsunami
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: All six Vietnamese students ______ at the Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad 2023 won medals.
A. were competing B. competed C. to compete D. competing
Question 9: Non-smokers usually live ______ smokers.

A. longer than B. the more longer C. much more long than D. the longest
Question 10: By 2030, Phu Quoc ________ two waste treatment plants, one each in Cua Duong and Ham Minh
Commune.
A. will be having B. will have had C. will have D. had had
Question 11: . I think both sexes are equally capable __________ looking after children.

A. out B. for C. from D. of

Question 12: Going swimming in the summer is interesting, ______?

A. isn’t it B. was it C. doesn’t it D. did it

Question 13: The government’s major _______ has not only included legal, economic, and political gains but
also changed the ways in which people live, dress, dream of their future and make a living.

A. status B. achievement C. power D. civilization

Question 14: According to new research, _______ elderly are most affected by the covid-19 pandemic.
A. the B. ∅ C. an D. a
Question 15: Please help me with this math problem. I can’t___________the answer.
A. end up B. face up to C. come up with D. run into
Question 16: Kim's father reminded ____ to his fitness class.

A. to him going B. him go C. him to go D. he goes

Question 17: Mr Lam is a cycle driver in Ho Chi Minh City, who usually has a ________ working day.
A. business B. busy C. busily D. busying
Question 18: The meeting will begin ______ .
A. when all the participants were arriving B. by the time all the participants arrived
C. as soon as all the participants arrive D. after all the participants had arrived
Question 19: High schools across the country should _______ hands to address the problem of cyberbullying.

A. hold B. shake C. lend D. join

Question 20: We wish _______ to college next year.

A. go B. to go C. going D. shall go

Question 21: Do you think that elephants _______ only in African countries?
A. can be found B. can find C. must find D. may find
Question 22: There's a list of repairs as long as______
A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
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 23. A. thank B. thoughtful C. although D. theater

Question 24. A. hike B. wind C. child D. tide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.

Question 25. Lan and Nam are discussing on leaving school of students
Lan: Should students be allowed to leave school when they are 14?
Nam: ___________________
A. I don't think so. I think it is very important to have a good education.
B. Who wants to leave school at the age of 14?
C. It is a hard decision.
D. Students can't have their own choice at the age of 14.
Question 26: Mike and Lane are neighbors. They are talking about Lane's party.
Mike: “Thank you for a lovely evening”.
Lane: “___________”
A. It depends on you. B. Thank you very much indeed.
C. Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it. D. You are welcome.
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: Vietnam’s largest nature reserve offers a stunning range of biodiversity including flora.

A. astonishing B. unimpressive C. beautiful D. attractive

Question 28: It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.

A. driven away B. deceived deliberately

C. given a lift D. created with sincerity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.

Question 29: The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience.

A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered

Question 30: According to experts, speeding up work on power generation and grid projects is an urgent
requirement.

A. demand B. abundance C. indifference D. option

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 31: We last went to Hanoi two weeks ago.

A. We haven't been to Hanoi for two weeks. B. We have been to Hanoi for two weeks.
C. We went to Hanoi for two weeks. D. We didn’t go to Hanoi for two weeks.
Question 32: 'How long have you lived in Ha Noi''? said my friend.
A. My friend asked me how long have I lived in HaNoi.
B. My friend asked me how long had I lived in HaNoi.
C. My friend asked me how long I had lived in HaNoi.
D. My friend asked me how long I have lived in HaNoi.
Question 33: Passengers are not allowed to walk on the line.
A. Passengers may walk on the line B. Passengers should walk on the line
C. Passengers mustn’t walk on the line. D. Passengers needn’t walk on the line.
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 34: He often gets up late in the morning. He goes to school late.
A. He wishes he gets up early in the morning, he won’t go to school late.
B. Providing that he gets up early in the morning, he won’t go to school late.
C. Unless he got up early in the morning, he wouldn’t go to school late.
D. If only he got up early in the morning, he wouldn’t go to school late.
Question 35: He started computer programming in 2010. He left school at that time.
A. Only when he started computer programming in 2010 did he leave school.
B. Hardly had he started computer programming in 2010 when he left school.
C. No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming in 2010.
D. Before he left school, he had started computer programming in 2010.

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.
If you are like many people, social media has become part of your everyday life. But spending hours on
platforms Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter also comes with the risk of becoming victims of social media scams.
That’s why it’s smart to learn about some of them.
Data being stolen is not uncommon. Hackers might steal your credit card information after hacking
major banks. And social media sites are also popular targets. In 2021, for instance, Facebook suffered a data
breach that exposed the personal information of more than 500 million users. If cybercriminals hack into your
favourite social media sites, they might be able to snag the personal information listed in your accounts and
use it for their own benefit.
Do you always share everything about you and your life on Facebook? If you do, you might be exposing
yourself to cybercriminals. Because so many of us often post our birthdates, names, and addresses online,
scammers can steal plenty of personal info without having to do any hacking. They can then either use this
information to access our online financial accounts or take out loans and credit cards in our names, costing us
huge amounts of money.
It’s easy to be tempted by get-rich-quick offers, which is why money-flipping scams are popular. In this
scam, scammers will make a post to social media sites promising viewers that they can make quick money with
minimum effort. If victims do reach out, the posters will tell them to send money to a prepaid debit card as
“investment” and then share the card number and PIN with them. Once victims provide these criminals with
their card information, the scammers simply take out all the money in this bank account and disappear.
(Adapted from us.norton.com)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for this passage?
A. Beware Of These Social Media Scams B. The Dangers Of A Data Breach
C. Using Social Media Sites Safely D. How Do I Protect My Social Media Privacy?
Question 37: According to paragraph 2, hackers __________.
A. most often attack major banks to steal credit cards
B. especially like to target social media to find personal data
C. stole data from 500 million people working for Facebook
D. might use stolen information to benefit themselves
Question 38: The word “tempted” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. employed B. attracted C. guided D. controlled
Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.
A. sites B. viewers C. victims D. posters
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT supported by information in the passage?
A. If you share things carelessly on social media, hackers will be more likely to target you.
B. Sometimes, hackers can effortlessly gain access to people’s personal data on social media.
C. Money-flipping scams start from posts that offer a chance to get rich easily and quickly.
D. In money-flipping scams, victims have to send money directly to the scammers’ account.
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

Most of us hate having tough conversations, especially those who are scared of disagreements.
However, avoiding or delaying difficult talks with others can hurt relationships and create negative outcomes in
the long run. It may not feel natural at first, but you can still learn to dive into tough talks by adjusting your
thoughts.
First, begin from curiosity and respect, and stop worrying about being liked. While it’s natural to want to
be liked, it is more important to enter the conversation with an open attitude and a true desire to learn. Even
when a conversation is difficult, it can still remain mutually supportive – treat the other person’s point of view
with genuine respect and interest, and they will likely do the same, and this will form the foundation for
effective communication.
People who are afraid of conflict often spend a huge amount of time mentally rewording their
thoughts. However, thinking too much about what to say can create unnecessary pressure. Instead, focus on
listening. For example, if a team member is not performing well, approach them with questions like “Can you
tell me about the challenges you’re facing?” Then, listen and gather as much detail as possible. Your genuine
attention will encourage them to elaborate on their thoughts. In addition, you can repeat what they said to
confirm that you understand them correctly and ask follow-up questions, but only if appropriate, to learn more
about their perspective.
Another important thing: Never delay. Instead of putting off a conversation for "the near future", tackle
it as soon as you can. Of course, it is helpful to plan the general outline of what you want to convey and the
outcome you desire from the conversation in advance, but remember: the essential step that truly leads to
change is having it and figure out how to move on from there. After endlessly practicing conversations in your
head, actually engaging in a two-way conversation instead of waiting can be very refreshing and productive.
Finally, always expect a positive outcome. You’ll always have a hard time if you keep going into a
conflict telling yourself, “This is going to be an absolute debacle in the end”. Instead, focus on the long-term
gains that the conversation will create for the relationship. When your attention is focused on positive results
and benefits, it will make your thinking process and inner dialogue more constructive. As a result, you will grow
more comfortable while resolving any difficult situation.
(Adapted from hbr.org)
Question 41: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Mindset Changes You Can Make To Ease Difficult Talks
B. Avoid These Mistakes If You Want To Resolve Conflicts
C. What Are The Characteristics Of A Successful Discussion?
D. Tough Talks Made Easy: The Great Importance of Listening
Question 42: In paragraph 2, what do we learn about curiosity and respect in a difficult conversation?
A. People usually regard curiosity and respect as unimportant when engaging in conversations.
B. curiosity and respect help you worry less about whether you are liked while communicating.
C. Both sides can express curiosity and respect towards each other, even in a tough conversation.
D. Conversations will always be successful if at least one side tries to show curiosity and respect.
Question 43: The word “elaborate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. enlarge B. improve C. extend D. increase
Question 44: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
A. outcome B. conversation C. step D. change
Question 45: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Learning to have difficult conversations is an uncomfortable but quick process.
B. Many people are stressed whenever they have to plan what they say during tough talks.
C. Difficult talks are mostly delayed when those involved want more time to plan.
D. Your will be more constructive when expecting good results from tough conversations.
Question 46: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A. Only those scared of conflicts worry about being liked in tough conversations.
B. Asking follow-up questions is only considered appropriate in very few cases.
C. The more you delay a tough conversation, the worse the problem becomes.
D. Hoping for good results is the best way to calm yourself before hard talks.
Question 47: The phrase “debacle” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. downside B. accident C. failure D. confusion
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 48. His benevolent temperature inclined me to trust him though he’s just a business acquaintance of
mine.
A. temperature B. inclined C. trust D. acquaintance
Question 49 : Last week Peter concentrates on completing project on ASEAN and was able to submit it on
time.
A.concentrates B.project C.able to D.on time
Question 50: Most workers seem to be happy with its new working conditions.

A.seems B. with C. its D.conditions

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