BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021

ĐỀ CHUẨN MINH HỌA 2021 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề
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Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
Question 1. A. engaged B. decided C. appeared D. threatened
Question 2. A. funny B. student C. rubbish D. upper
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. dental B. sandal C. rental D. canal
Question 4: A. biology B. scientific C. geography D. activity
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. She'll take the flight for the early meeting, _______?
A. won’t she B. hasn’t she C. didn't she D. doesn't she
Question 6. English ________ at state schools as a compulsory lesson for 20 years until last year.
A. is being taught B. was being taught
C. had been taught D. has been taught
Question 7. They were deeply shocked ______ her rebellious behavior.
A. for B. with C. to D. at
Question 8. _______ you begin to learn a language, the easier it is.
A. The younger B. Younger C. The youngest D. Youngest
Question 9. Despite giving birth to three children, Joana is such a _________ lady.
A. beautiful tall young B. beautiful young tall
C. tall beautiful young D. young tall beautiful

Question 10: Linda took great photos of butterflies while she _______ in the forest.
A. was hiking B. is hiking C. hiked D. had hiked
Question 11:_____ the sky was grey and cloudy, we went to the beach.
A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of
Question 12: As soon as I _____, I’m going to return to my hometown.
A. have graduated B. will graduate C. will have graduated D. am going to graduate
Question 13: ________ hard all day, I was exhausted.
A. To work B. Work C. Having worked D. worked
Question 14. These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
A. solve B. solvable C. solutions D. solvability
Question 15. The Japanese market _________ 35 per cent of the company's revenue.
A. lets in B. accounts for C. cares for D. takes in
Question 16. The biggest fear is that humans might _________ control over robots.
A. lose B. take C. keep D. gain
Question 17. The talks were meant to break down _________ between the two groups.
A. gates B. walls C. barriers D. fences
Question 18. Failing to submit the proposal on time was _________ for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants B. an open and shut case
C. a shot in the dark D. a mail in the coffin
Question 19. In state schools, students have to follow a National _________ specified by the Ministry of
Education and Training.
 A. Subject B. Curriculum C. Program D. Obligation

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 20. Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his
foot in his mouth.
A. making a mistake B. doing things in the wrong order
C. saying embarrassing things D. speaking indirectly
Question 21. In the Navajo household, grandparents and other relatives play indispensable roles in raising the
children.
A. demanding B. outstanding C. dominant D. essential

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 22. I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.
A. being late B. being efficient C. being cheerful D. being courteous
Question 23. He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey- dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. wild C. tragic D. romantic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following
exchanges.
Question 24. - Mike: “My first English test was not as good as I expected.”
- Thomas: “__________________”
A. Never mind, better job next time! B. Good Heavens!
C. That’s brilliant enough! D. It’s okay, don’t worry.
Question 25. - John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
- Linda: “___________________”
A. Well, that’s very surprising B. Yes, it’s an absurd idea
C. Of course not. You bet D. There is no doubt about it

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or
phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.
Wind is a clean source of renewable energy that produces no air or water pollution. And since the wind
is free, operational costs are nearly zero (26) _______ a turbine is erected. Mass production and technology
advances are making turbines cheaper, and (27) _______ governments offer tax incentives to spur wind-energy
development. Drawbacks include complaints from (28) _______ that wind turbines are ugly and noisy. The
slowly rotating blades can also kill birds and bats, but not nearly as many as cars, power lines, and high-rise
buildings do. The wind is also variable: If it's not blowing, there's no electricity generated. Nevertheless, the
wind energy industry is (29) _______. Thanks to global efforts to combat climate change, such as the Paris
Agreement, renewable energy is seeing a boom in growth, in (30) _______ wind energy has led the way. From
2000 to 2015, cumulative wind capacity around the world increased from 17,000 megawatts to more than
430,000 megawatts. In 2015, China also surpassed the EU in the number of installed wind turbines and
continues to lead installation efforts.
(Adapted from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/)
Question 26. A. therefore B. once C. though D. so that
Question 27. A. few B. many C. a little D. much
Question 28. A. locals B. foreigners C. master D. levels
Question 29. A. relating B. worrying C. booming D. informing
Question 30. A. when B. which C. why D. Who
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
question.
Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing,
before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot
nor too cold.
Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It
prepares your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the
intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily.
Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don’t drink all of that water in one
sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the
morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals.
They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion.
Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably
drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water
each day could make you much healthier.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of water B. The advice of the doctors
C. How to drink water correctly? D. The best amount of water to drink
Question 32. According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT
___________.
A. kidneys B. stomach C. intestines D. livers
Question 33. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. your body B. your kidney C. water D. your stomach
Question 34. The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. preserve B. remove C. absorb D. process
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The first thing you should do every morning is to drink water.
B. You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time.
C. Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion.
D. You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
question.
Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen to their stories
from the olden days.
A study of 1,000 five to 18 year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to hear about how
their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was living in the war, and how they met
the love of their life. More than half of youths have no idea what job their grandparent did before retirement –
admitting they’d never thought to ask. Sadly, one in 10 admitted they are simply not interested in their
grandmother’s or grandad’s previous job or talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to see them for
pocket money. But 23 per cent claim the reason they don’t know anything about their older relatives is because
they don’t really get the chance to talk properly.
Geoff Bates, spokesman for McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign, said: “We know this
generation have lived full lives with heroic tales to tell and so much to offer, but how many of us have actually
thought to ask these questions of our older family members? We want to shout about the amazing feats retirees
have achieved in their lifetime and put the spotlight on the wonderfully colorful lives of today’s older people.
We are calling on parents and children to talk to their grandparents, to find out what they have done in their
lives – and continue to do, and tell us all about it so we can give them the credit they deserve.”
Researchers found that although 65 per cent of youngsters do see their grandparents every single week, 37 per
cent claim this is only because their parents want them to. And while 39 per cent talk to their grandparents on
the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week – 16 per cent once a day – conversation is rarely focused on
what they are doing or have done in the past. Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparents proudest
achievements are, while 30 per cent don’t know if they have any special skills or talents. And 42 per cent don’t
spend any time talking about their grandparent’s history – and are therefore clueless about what their
grandmother or grandad was like when they were younger. Perhaps due to this lack of communication and
respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to their grandparents as a role model and inspiration.
However, grandchildren are agreed their grandparents are both loving and friendly, while 43 per cent think
they’re funny – with 23 per cent admitting they often have more fun with their elderly relatives than their
parents.
(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk)
Question 36. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Grandparents are outdated people in their families.
B. Young people now do not concern much about their grandparents.
C. Grandparents are not interested in telling stories about their life in the past any more.
D. Young people are too busy to take care of their grandparents.
Question 37. According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true?
A. Merely over one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their grandparents.
B. Over 50% of the young don’t know about their older relatives’ professions before superannuation.
C. Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for money.
D. Nearly a quarter of young people don’t have proper opportunities to converse with their older relatives.
Question 38. The word “feats” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. accomplishments B. failures C. difficulties D. differences
Question 39. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. parents B. children C. colorful lives D. grandparents
Question 40. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that McCarthy & Stone’s Inspirational Generation campaign
____________________.
A. encourages people to ask more questions about their grandparents’ jobs.
B. would like to honour the retirees with their remarkable achievements and experienced life.
C. hopes to give recognition to the older family members.
D. intends to retell the heroic tails of the older generation and find out what they have done in the past.
Question 41. According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting their older family
members every week is ___________________.
A. 37% B. 65% C. 28% D. 39%
Question 42. The word “inspiration” in the last paragraph mostly means ________.
A. disincentive B. encumbrance C. stimulation D. hindrance
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: We had dinner when the phone suddenly rang.
A B C D
Question 44: : There were only a few classrooms and its walls were made of mud and straw.
A B C D
Question 45: Until the invention of the telephone, skyscrapers were not considered very
A B C
practicable.
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: It is a long time since we last met each other.
A. We haven't met each other for a long time.
B. The last time we met each other is a long time ago.
C. We last met each other for a long time.
D. We started meeting each other a long time ago.
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: It is impossible for you to buy a big house with little money
A. You are able to buy a big house with little money
B. You can’t buy a big house with little money.
C. You will buy a big house with little money.
D. You have to buy a big house with little money.
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: You are not tactful; that is why you are always offending other people.
A. You must have offended other people because you are not tactful.
B. If you were tactful, you would satisfy other people.
C. I wish you were tactful so that you don’t offend other people.
D. You should have been tactful so that you didn’t offend other people.
Question 50: He not only studies well, but also he sings well.
A. Not only does he study well, but also he sings well.
B. Not only he studies well, but also does he sing well.
C. Not only he does study well, but also does he sing well.
D. Not only he studies well, but also he sings well.