180 GI§eGUCVIPRAO TAO KV THI TOT NGHIEP TRUNG HOC PHO THONG NAM 2021 Bal th: NGOAI NGU; Man thi: THENG ANH. ‘That gla ln ba 60 phi, Khing tho gion ph dé Mark the leter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part ‘fers foom the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A.maintainal ——-B.promoted C-requited Question 2: A. all B. late Cosafe ‘Mark the leer A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the postion of primary stress in each ofthe following questions. Question3: A-achieve B. supply insist D. offer Question 4: A. tradition B. candidate C industry D. customer Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet indicate the correct answer to each ofthe fallowing questions. ‘Question §:He’s American, __? “f ‘A.won't he B did'the C. doesn’t he D.isn'the a! ‘Question 6: The food vietins with food and clean water by the volunters, \ ‘A provided Bower provided —C. were providing. provide ‘ Question 7: Many students are worried___the coming exam. A. about Bon from Dw Question 8: tis, the more uncomfortable we fel A. Hote B.The hotter C. Hottest D. The hotest (Question 9: He was fascinated by the__ ca tthe exhibition, ‘A-redGeman old B.Gomanoldved €.oldred German D. old German re Question 10: Mike ___ his favourite rogram on TV when the lights went out ‘A.was watching -B.iswatching —_C. watched D. watches Question 11: My unele lives ahappy life is disability ‘A because of B. because though D. in spite of| ‘Question 12: Mrs Brown wil have worked at this school for 30 years ‘A. by the time she retires B, when she retired CC. soon as she had retired D_ after she had retired Question 13: ___the report to the manager, she decided to take a rest. ‘A.Havinghanded in B.Handed in" C.Tohand in. Being handed in (Question 14: This restaurant is with those who lke Vietnamese food, ‘A. popular B. popularly . popularise ——_-D. popularity Question 15: Tom's brother asked him t0 _the musi so that he could seep. ‘A close down, B. g0up tum down D. stand up ‘Question 16: When Lind was litle, her mother used fo___her a bedtime story every night Avtll B. speak cay D.talle (Question 17; Stadents from other schools have o pay a sinall___ 19 join the lub A fee B. fare C. wage D. salary (Question 18: As the season tums from spring to summer, ome people fee abit under the sd can’t concentrate filly a their work ‘A. stoem B. weather . climate Dorin ‘Question 19: James hada cosy birthday party athome last Friday in the___ofhisclse frend ‘A. company B, business atmosphere D- residence Trang UsMark the leter A, B, C,or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each ofthe following questions. Question 20: 1s great to go out on such lovely day. Ausly B, besa Cold D. modern (Question 21: Josh's ambition isto become a successful businessman lke his father, ‘A-dream B. doubt . pleasure D. patience Mark the leter A,B, C, or Don your answer sheet to Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word() is each of the following questions. Question 22: You should dress neatly for the interview to make a good impression on the Ac untdily B. formally C.unfisty D. comfortably ‘Question 23: The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the country’s aviation industry du to international wavel restrictions. ‘A. considerably benefited B. negatively changed severely damaged D. completely replaced Mark the letter, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each ofthe following exchanges ‘Question 24: Tim stalking to Peter, hs new classmate, in te classroom. Tim: “How frist from your house to schoo, Peter?” Tpae ‘A. Abou five kilometres B.Abittoo old CC. Not too expensive D. Five hours ago Question 25: Jack and David are talking about taking a gop year. “Jack: I think taking a gap yea isa waste of time.” Davids It gives gap-year takers a lot of valuable experiences.” A Tages with you B.Tdon’tquite agree Csright D. My pleasure 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 ofthe numbered blanks from 26 t0 30. ‘The Best Students According to most prcfssors, mature students are ideal students because they are hardworking ‘and become actively invelvad inal specs ofthe leaning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (26) ‘bu they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level (@7)____ many ofthem have ajo and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and Jecturesand always hand inessiys on time. They ike studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (28) take place, Consequently, they achieve excollent esl In fet as they have experienced many oflie’s pleasures, they ae content with their ives and this has a postive effect on tei ttiude, making them eager to eam ‘On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer ffom anvsty. The fact that they have made (29) sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed, Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of Achievement, (30) ‘heir confidence and improves ther jo prospect. (adapted om Ue of Engh fo I Evo y FM » Question 26: A.development —B.background—-C. basement Dinsitition Question 27: A. Although B.But C80 D.And ‘A. whom B. which C where D. when Awvery B. another C-rmich D may Question 30: A. arses B. boosts € mounts D. surges Read the following passage and! mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer o each of the questions from 31 1033. ‘Marcel Bich, a French manufacture of traditional ink pes, was the man turning the ballpoint pen into an tem that today almost anyone can afford. Bch was shocked atthe poor quality ofthe Trang 2/5 | BORONballpoint pens that were awailable, and also at their high cost. However, he recognised that the ballpoint was a firmly estab shed invention, and he decided to design a cheap pen that worked well and would be commercially sucess, Bich went tothe Bir brothers and asked them if he could use the desig of their origin invention in one of his own pens. In return, he offered to pay them everytime he solda pen. Then, for twa years, Bich studied the detailed construction of every ballpoint pon that was being sold, often working witha microscope. [By 1950, he was ready to introduce his new wonder: plastic pen with a clear batrel that ‘wrote smoothly, didnot leac and only costa few cents. He called it the ‘Bic Cristal. The ballpoint pen had finally become a practical writing instrument. The public liked it immediately, and today itis as common as the pene In Britain, they are stil called Biros, and many Bic models also say ‘Biro’ onthe sie ofthe pea, to emind people oftheir orignal inventors Bich became extremely wealthy thanks o his invention, which had worldwide appeal. Over the next 60 years his company, Soci Bic, opened factories allover the world and expanded its ange of inexpensive produets. Today, Bicis as famous for its lighters and razors asitis fr its pens, and you can even buy a Bie mobile phone. (dated fiom Conpite IELTS Worktook by Rawdon Wyat) ‘Question 31: What could be the best tle for the passage? ‘A. From Mobile Devices to Ballpoint Pens B. From a Luxury len toan Everyday Object . Ballpoint Pen's New Design ~ For Better or Worse? D_ Bios ~A Business Mode! in B ‘Question 32: According to paragraph 1, Marcel Bich was shocked because ‘A.a cheap pen could be designed with great commercial success B. a firm Was not estblished to produce high-quality ballpoint peas ‘C.most people could not afford such a firmly established invention D.the ballpoint pens available were expensive despite their poor quality, ‘Question 33: The word “practical” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ‘A. accurate B. traditional C. sharp D, useful ‘Question 34: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to ‘A. factories 'B company invention D. range Question 35: According te the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as products of Bich’s company? ‘A. mobile phones Blight pencils D. razors Read the fllowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each ofthe questions from 36 t0 42 'A study was setup t examine the old marriage advice about whether it's more important to bbe happy orto be right. Caples therapists sometimes suggest that i an attempt to avoid constant arguments, spouses weigh up whether pressing the point is wort the misery of marital discord ‘The researchers from the University of Avekland noticed that many oftheir patients were adding ‘tres other lives by insisting on being right, even when it worked against their well-being “The researchers then found a couple who were willing o record ther quality of ifeon a scale ‘of Ito 10, They told the man, who wanted tobe happy more than right, about the purpose ofthe Sudy and asked him to agree with every opinion aa ret hs wife ad wi coup eve ‘when he profoundly didnt agree. The wife was not informed of the purpose of the study and just asked to record her quality of lie “Things wen rapidly downhill forthe couple. The man’s qualiy-oF life scores fll from 7 10 3, over the course of the experiment. The wife's scores rose modestly, from 8 to 8.5, before she ‘became hostile othe idea of recording the scores. Rather than ereating harmony, the husband’ agrecablenest led to the wife becoming increasingly grtleal of what he did and said (in the husband's opinion). ARter 2 days he broke down, and the study was called off because of "severe adverse outcomes.” Trang 3/5 = * a‘The researchers cone uded, shockingly, that humans need tobe right and acknowledged as right, at east some ofthe tine, o be happy. They also noted tis was further proof that if given too ‘much power, humans tend to “assume the alpha position and, as with chimpanzees, they become ‘ery aggressive and dangerous.” Ie often sai that there can be no peace without justice, nd thas hue of domestic sphere (Obviously the results ae tobe taken with extreme caution, since this was justone couple with ‘who-knows-what underyirg issues beforehand. But the stuy’s ehief author, Dr. Bruce Aro, maintains that the question of happiness vs. rightness, theoretically, could be settled by scientific inguiry with a wider sample. “This would include a randomized contolled tris,” he says, “However, we would be rlictant to do the definitive study because ofthe concer about divore.” (Adopted fom hap/ealand time com) Question 36: Which best serves as the title forthe passage? ‘A. Expert Advice: It Pays to be Kind rather than tobe Right B.'s Wort Listen to Experts for a Happy Marriage (© Marriage Experiment: I's Better to be Right than Happy D.ItMakes Sense to Avoid Marriage Conflicts (Question 37: The word “dlcord” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ‘A disagreement. status understanding —D.disloyaky ‘Question 38: In paragraph I the study vas conducted in order to ‘Acillustrtchow to live ahappier life Best an old pee of advice on mariage . fnd out the best aivice for couples _D. see ifpeople ate happy in the marriage ‘Question 39: The word “exteal” in paragraph 3s closest in meaning A agreeable B. disapproving unequal D. encouraging 2 ‘Question 40: The word “Tew” in paragraph 4 teers to ‘A. researchers B. results C.chimpanzees humans {Question 41: Which ofthe following is NOT tre, according to the passage? ‘A. The woman in the study was kept i the dark about its am. 4 B. Ie was anticipated ‘hat people need toe regard a right tobe happy. gy (C.Having too much power in hand may lead to aggression among people D. In domestic sphere, peace can hardly be maintained without justice. ‘Question 42: Which ofthe following ean be inferred from paragraph $? ‘A. The findings of the study ate inconclusive duet its imited sample 'B Studies of this kind will ultimately lad to divorce among the subjects. Further reseatch on the issue will definitly be conducted witha larger sample, . Theresearchers are willing to continue the study despite its bad influence. Mark the leter A, B, C, Don your answer sheet (0 indicate the underlined part that neds correction in each ofthe following questions ‘Question 43: Yesterday morning, Joe arrives late for schoo! forthe fis time. A B c D ‘Question 44: In dierent pars of the world, elephants ae sil hunted forts ivory tusks A B c D ‘Question 45: Iris essentialto provide high school students with adequate career orientation, so they A a can make more informative decisions about their future maior c D ‘Mark the letter A, By C, oF D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in ‘meaning to each ofthe following questions. ‘Question 46: She last visited her home country tn years go. ‘A. She hasn't visited her home country for ten yeas B. She didn't visit her home country ten years ago Trang 5. She has visited hee home country for ten years D. She was inher home country for en years (Question 47: ll help you withthe washing-up, Mary" he said ‘A. He admittod holpirg Mary withthe washing-wp B. He denied helping Mary with the wasing-up. €-He promised to help Mary with the washing-up D. He refused to help Mary withthe washing-up. ‘Question 48: I's necessary for you to drink enough water every da, ‘A. You should érink enough water every day. B. You may drink enough water everyday. ©. You noedn’t drinkenough water every day. . You mustn't drink enough water every day. 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 foliowing questions. ‘Question 49: His parents are away on holiday. He really needs ther help now. ‘A. As Tong as his parents are at home, they will be able to help him. B. Hewishes his parents were at ome and could help him now. C Ithis parents are s:home, they ean help im now. D. Ifonly his parents had been at home and could have helped him, Question $0; He finally contracted the disease. He was aware ofthe importance of preventive ‘measures ony then, ‘A Bul forbisavarenes' ofthe importance of reventivemeasres he couldhave contac te seas, B. Hardly had he been svar tat preventive measures were essential when he contacted the dsease. C. Not uni he was avare ofthe importance of preventive measures did he contract the disease. . Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware tha preventive measures were essential ner Trang iS