ĐỀ PHÁT TRIỂN ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 2021 SỐ 04

Nămhọc: 2020 – 2021 - Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Gia sư: PHẠM TRUNG TÍN
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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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. mobile B. idle C. gripping D. alike
Question 2. A. clutches B. extracts C. slips D. barks

MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethewordthatdiffersfromtheotherthree in the
position of the primary stress in each of the followingquestions.
Question 3. A. youngster B. decade C. decline D. showcase
Question 4. A. identity B. mechanical C. characterize D. political

MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethecorrectanswertoeachofthefollowing questions.
Question 5. Johnisvery . He never remembers where his thingsare.
A.forgetful B.forgettable C.forgotten D.unforgettable
Question 6. I’m afraid our funding has been cut and they’repullingthe on the researchproject.
A.wire B.net C.plug D.socket
Question7. Thelevelofairpollutionannouncedbythegovernmentisoften by ecological
groups.
A.contradicted B.facilitated C.overseen D.disputed
Question8. people cut down trees, the hotter the Earth willbecome.
A. Themorefrequently B. More and morefrequently
C. Themorefrequent D. The mostfrequent
Question9.I 10% of my pay each week for when Tommy attendsuniversity.
A.dragon B.keepback C.seton D. putoff
Question10. he worked a full-time job while getting his diploma, Sam managed to keep up
with hisstudies.
A.Because B.Incase C.Eventhough D.Until
Question 11. She was so excited whenreceivinga handbag from hermother.
A. leathertrendyrectangular B. trendy leatherrectangular
C. rectangulartrendyleather D. trendy rectangularleather
Question12.Mygrowinganxietywasassuagedbyawisefellowmotherremarkingthatmy
child was busily engaged in things, like pretend games anddrawing.
A.secreted B.voracious C.exuberant D.extravagant
Question13.Earlyreadingisconsideredsogoodthatchildrenarecoaxed,pressedandif , bribed
intosubmission.
A.requiring B.required C.whichrequire D. torequire

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Question 14. The most interestingfilmI in a long time is the one about the artist who went to
live inFrance.
A.saw B.hadseen C.see D. haveseen
Question 15. This is a song which will bevery popular teenagers enjoying rockmusic.
A.for B.in C.with D.of
Question 16. Many educationists feelthatcontinuous is fairer than formalexaminations.
A.judgment B.cramming C.assignment D.assessment
Question17. , we will go outshopping.
A. Whenever youfinishedwork B. Once you have finishedwork
C. As soon as you arefinishingwork D. After you had finishedwork
Question 18. You had to drivetowork, ?
A.don’tyou B.didn’tyou C.couldn’tyou D. hadn’tyou
Question 19. Next month,theinventor a medal for his contributions totechnology.
A. willhavegiven B. istogive B. is tobegiven D. has beengiven

MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatetheword(s)CLOSESTinmeaningtothe underlined
bold word(s) in each of the followingquestions.
Question 20. If you register as a member of a number of the various university societies, you’ll rapidly
extend your circle of friends, encompassingpeople from all social classes.
A.experiencing B.meeting C.including D.pampering
Question 21. We made changes to the robot to rectifyseveral problems with its performance.
A.revise B.correct C.integrate D.enable

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. Now Johnny, if you’re coming to see your sister in the school play, you’re to be quiet and
mind your p’s and q’s.
A.unkind B.discourteous C.professional D.polite
Question 23. John’s excuse for not doing his homework was that he had been too tired, but the teacher
dismissedthis as nonsense.
A.refused B.ignored C.accepted D.misunderstood
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 24. Melanie and Dan are talking about the research into how bugs are used as drugs.
Melanie: “There’s growing evidence that natural compounds can be used to produce effective drugs.”
Dan:“ . In fact, a compound from the venom of the wasp Polybia Paulista has potential in
cancertreatment.”
A.You’rewrong B. Notnecessarily
C. You have apointthere D. I can’t agree withyou
Question 25. Sam is inviting Lucy to his birthday party.
Sam: “My 21st birthday is on Friday. Are you freethere?”
Lucy:“ ”
A.You’rewelcome B. I would love to go but I’ve been quitebusy
C. Areyoudeaf? D. Sorry but I’m afraid I can makeit

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose theword
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to30.
DREAM JOBS
During our teens, all the pupils at my school had to have a meeting with a ‘careers advisor’ who only
seemedtoknowaboutjobsatthelocalship-buildingworks.Thatwasfinefor(26) _, but many of
uswouldhavelikedtohearaboutawiderrangeofopportunitiesatthattime.Ifonlyshehadknownabout the jobs
I’ve been researching for this article! It seems there are positions out there that are almost too good to
betrue.
Take, for example, the job with the title ‘Ice cream flavour advisor’ for ice cream manufacturer
Frederick’s.Imaginemakingandtastingicecreamforaliving!FromtheFredrick’swebsiteIlearnedthat
thepeople (27) do this job are all chefs and food scientists, and often go on what they call ‘taste
hunts’ where they travel to other countries, trying new foods toget(28) for new products. The
website’s home page also states that ‘every ingredient deserves consideration’, meaning anything from
peanutstopotatoescouldmakeitintothenextflavouradvisor’sinvention.Iguesstheone(29)
of this job could be tasting failedcreations.
Anotherjobthatseemsimpossiblywonderfulisoneforthosewhodreamoflivingonaremoteisland.As the
caretaker of a private island in the Maldives, Simon Grainger gets to enjoy fabulous weather, fishing
andboatingaspartofhisjob.(30) ,hesaysthatwhileitmaysoundmorelikeanextendedholiday than
work, the responsibilities of the job can be verydemanding.
(Adapted from Exam Booster by Helen Chilton, Sheila Dignen, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)
Question 26. A. any B. none C. some D. little
Question 27. A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 28. A. experience B. income C. inspiration D. advise
Question 29. A. merit B. point C. downside D. purpose
Question 30. A. However B. Moreover C. For instance D. Therefore

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
No animal species can survive indefinitely on Earth. Centuries ago, species went extinct from natural
causes, for example, they were unable to adapt to bad weather and other difficult conditions. However,
animals are now dying out faster than ever because of human activity. It is estimated that, until the 18th
century,onespeciesdisappearedfromtheEartheveryfouryears.Bythe19thcentury,thishadincreased
toonespeciesperyear.By1975,itwas1,000speciesperyear,andtodayanimalsaredisappearingatthe alarming
rate of more than 40,000 species peryear.
There are many factors that can cause an animal or plant species to become endangered, and one big
factor is the destruction of their habitats. Deforestation and soil, air, and water pollution are usually the
mainculprits.Forexample,thepopulationofcriticallyendangeredSumatranorangutansisnowlessthan 10,000
on their home island of Sumatra, Indonesia, due to deforestation andfarming.
Another cause of endangerment is from humans exploiting wild animals. Uncontrolled hunting of
whales in the last century, for example, resulted in many whale species becoming critically endangered.
The high demand for animal parts stems from theiruse in certain foods or medicines or their value as
decorative objects. For example, the ivory tusks of elephants are used to make jewelry, and the price is
high enough that people risk being arrested and jailed to go after these animals.
 Introducing a non-native species to an environment can also cause species endangerment. A native
species is one that develops naturally in a particular area and has done so for a long time. A non-native
species might be introduced into a new environment by humans, either intentionally or by accident.
Organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and the IUCN try to raise awareness of threatened
animals and plants. These organizations collaborate with government agencies to save threatened or
endangered species and to make new laws that will protect them. But to really protect plant and animal
speciesnowandinthefuture,thepublicneedstobeeducatedonthevalueofkeepingthesespeciesalive.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Neil JAnderson)
Question 31. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. WWF’s effort to curb humans exploitinganimals
B. Different causes of endangeredanimals
C. Reasons why previous generations of animals wentextinct
D. Human activity on jeopardizing species: Is that allbad?
Question 32. According to the passage, which of the following is mentioned as a cause of animal
extinction in the past?
A.naturaldisasters B. habitatdestruction
C.pollutedwater D.poaching
Question 33. The word “culprits” in paragraph 2 mostlymeans
A.causes B.outcomes C.conditions D.finances
Question 34. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refersto
A.animalparts B.foods C.medicines D.humans
Question 35. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Water pollution has led to the diminishing number of Sumatranorangutans
B. Bringing exotic species to an environment can be detrimental tohumans
C. Animals are disappearing at an unprecedented rate of more than 4,000 species peryear.
D. It is hard to overstate the importance of keeping wild speciesalive

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
For centuries, Beijing has been the promised land of China. Originally a walled bastion for emperors
andofficials,itremainsamajesticpoliticalandarchitecturalmarvel.Today,peoplefromthecountryside still
flock to the city in search of the elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The government
encourages them to go home, but the lureof the capital proves too enticing. Meanwhile, down the road
bytheFriendshipStore,smartlydressedcustomersclutchingmobilephonesheadforthenearestbanquet or
disco.
Perhaps nowhere else in China more than in Beijing is the generation gap more visible. Appalled by
thecurrentdriveto“modernize”,manyolderpeoplestillwaxeuphoricaboutChairmanMaoandtheyear of
sacrifice for the socialist revolution. But most youngsters disdain socialist sacrifice and are more
interested – like youngsters everywhere – in money, motorbikes, fashion, video games and rock music
(though not necessarily in thatorder).
Foreigners seem to enjoy Beijing since the city offers so much to see and do. Things have changed
drastically in the last ten years or so. The Beijing of today is a forest of construction cranes, bulldozers
and24-hourworkcrewsscramblingtobuildthenewChina.Plushshoppingmallsandfive-starhotelsrise
fromtherubble.AgoodnumberofroadsignsandadvertisingbillboardsarenowinEnglish.Whatever
onesaysaboutBeijingtoday,itprobablywon’tbetruetomorrow.Thecityischangingsorapidlyitmakes you
dizzy. Travellers of the 1980s remember Beijing as a city of narrow lanes with single story- homes built
around courtyards. These have given way to the high-rise housing estates of the 1990s. TV sets and
washing machines – unimaginable luxuries in the 1980s – are now commonplace. Whereas bicycles and
ox carts were the main form of transport a decade ago, both are prohibited on the new freeways and toll
roads that now encompass the city. Whereas not so long ago everyone wore a Chairman Mao suit, now
jeans and T-shirts, leather jackets and suits are thenorm.
Whatever impression you come away with, Beijing is one of the most fascinating places in China. It
may be something of a showcase, but what capital city isn’t? Within itsenvirons, you will find some of
China’s most stunning sights – the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Great Wall, to name just
a few. The city itself offers so many interests that the main complaint of most visitors is that they simply
run out of time before seeing it all.
(Adapted from Cutting Edge Advanced by Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Janes Comyns Carr)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Achangingcity B. Beijing’s spectacularlandscapes
C. A tour to different parts of a melting pot D. Beijing: A promising land for gold-seekers
Question 37. The word “lure” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaningto
A.sensation B.hindrance C.appeal D.advantage
Question 38. According to the passage, rural dwellers move to Beijingto
A. searchforgold B. pursue theirdreams
C. go to thenearestdisco D. find peace andhappiness
Question 39. The phrase “wax euphoric” in paragraph 2 mostlymeans
A. write in aformalway B. speak withexcitement
C. have adisturbingdream D. talk withregrets
Question 40. The word “its” in paragraph 4 refersto
A.showcase B.government C.capitalcity D.sight
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The differences between old and young people’s attitudes are very obvious inBeijing
B. Older people are no longer enthusiastic about the Communistpast
C. Traditional homes in Beijing have been replaced by big blocks ofapartments
D. Bicycles cannot be used on some roads in Beijingnow
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. It’s waste of time to explore tiny and unimpressive things inBeijing
B. Many young people show their respect for Communistideals
C. It had been expected that TV sets or washing machines would become common in moderndays
D. Near Beijing there are some extremely impressive things tosee

MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatetheunderlinedpartthatneedscorrection in each of
the followingquestions.
Question 43. Some years ago, people have doubts about the potential of the Internet.
A.years B.have C.about D.potential
Question44.Thatreferencebookwaspublishedover20yearsagososomeoftheinformationitscontains is
probably rather dated.
A.waspublished B.some C.its D.dated
Question 45. The head girl’s words were very moveable and several of her fellow classmates were in
tears before she had concluded her remarks on past events.
A.head B.moveable C.fellow D.remarks

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. Perhaps they introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
A. They can’t have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplementindustry.
B. They should have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplementindustry.
C. They must have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplementindustry.
D. They might have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplementindustry.
Question 47. “I didn’t move boxes containing confidential documents.” said Dais
A. Daisy promised not to move boxes containing confidentialdocuments.
B. Daisy denied having moved boxes containing confidentialdocuments.
C. Daisy was told not to move boxes containing confidentialdocuments.
D. Daisy was warned against moving boxes containing confidentialdocuments.
Question 48. It's a pity that you didn’t remember to send me this message.
A. If only you remembered to send me thismessage.
B. I wish you will remember to send me thismessage.
C. If only you had remembered to send me thismessage.
D. I wish for you to have remembered to send me thismessage.

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. Cheng was not experienced. He successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the phone.
A. Had Cheng been experienced, he would have never successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the
phone.
B. No matter how inexperienced Cheng was, he successfully dealt with unhappy clients on thephone.
C. Although Cheng was a seasoned employee, he failed to deal with unhappy clients on thephone.
D. Until Cheng was not experienced, he successfully dealt with unhappy clients on thephone.
Question 50. Local habitants were notified of the coming storm. They made an effort to evacuate all
people andbelongings.
A. Notonlywerelocalhabitantsnotifiedofthecomingstormbuttheyalsomadeanefforttoevacuateall people
andbelongings.
B. Without being notified of the coming storm, local habitants would have made an effort to evacuateall
people andbelongings.
C. Hardlyhadlocalhabitantsbeennotifiedofthecomingstormwhentheymadeanefforttoevacuateall people
andbelongings.
D. Not until were local inhabitants notified of the coming storm did they make an effort to evacuate all
people andbelongings.