SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN I

NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021

MÔN ANH VĂN
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
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. laughed B. looked C. hoped D. needed
Question 2: A. campus B. nature C. patient D. station
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. cartoon B. answer C. open D. paper
Question 4: A. recommend B. entertain C. disappear D. compliment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
Question 5: My son often goes to school by _______ bus.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
Question 6: Your brother can speak three languages, _______?
A. can he B. can’t he C. isn’t he D. is he
Question 7: Protecting wildlife _______ being extinct requires strict laws and forces.
A. at B. on C. from D. over
Question 8: Parents and children can sometimes have difficulty _____ each other due to the generation gap.
A. understand B. to understand C. understanding D. understood
Question 9: The report form is available on the two _______ discs in my drawer.
A. small green round B. round small green C. green small round D. small round green
Question 10: By the time we start the next lesson, I hope that all of you _______ your reports on endangered
species in Vietnam.
A. have finished B. had finished C. will have finished D. will finish
Question 11: He _______ to study harder if he wants to pass the exam. I hear it is going to be very difficult
this year.
A. should B. must C. ought D. need
Question 12: The forest fire was started by a group of _______ teenagers who lit a camp fire in the night.
A. careful B. careless C. caring D. cared
Question 13: A new study by University College London shows that teenager girls are twice as likely to be
depressed _______ social media as boys.
A. as a result B. thanks to C. despite D. due to
Question 14: In the eastern part of Vietnam _______, a major shipping and manufacturing center.
A. lies the city of Hai Phong B. the city of Hai Phong lies
C. around the city of Hai Phong lies D. there lies the city of Hai Phong
Question 15: Scientists hope that this new drug will be a major _______ in the fight against Covid -19.
A. breakout B. breakthrough C. breakdown D. break-in
Question 16: Peter has now arrived late for work three days in a _______.
A. line B. sequence C. row D. series
Question 17: I can _______ the house being messy, but I hate it if it’s not clean.
A. keep up with B. make up to C. catch up on D. put up with
Question 18: Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of _______ sweetener and cancer.
A. artificial B. fake C. wrong D. false
Question 19: Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He _______ great importance to coming to work in
time.
A. affixes B. attributes C. admits D. attaches

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 20: It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential.
A. is said B. these C. become D. confidential
Question 21: Dreams are commonly made up of either visual and verbal images.
A. commonly B. made up C. either D. verbal

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Question 22: Methods used in preparing articles for an encyclopedia differs, depending on the length of the
articles.
A. preparing B. differs C. depending on D. length of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 23: The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and
score your points when you get the opportunity.
A. have B. take C. gain D. fulfill
Question 24: The coach explained the regulations at length to make sure that none of his players would
become violators.
A. at last B. at least C. in detail D. in short
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 25: The majority of the young population spends their free time on Face book.
A. A small number of B. A large number of C. Almost all D. Nearly everyone
Question 26: He was planning to ask his boss for a rise, but when it came to the point he lost his nerve and
didn’t do it.
A. was calm B. was desperate C. was sanguine D. was courageous
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 27: Sarah and Clara are talking to each other.
- Sarah: “Would you like to go to the coffee shop with me this afternoon?” - Clara: “_______”
A. How do you do? B. Yes, I’d love to.
C. Don’t worry about that. D. Take care.
Question 28: Tom and Linda are talking about jobs they would like to choose.
- Tom: “I think working as a doctor is a challenging job.” - Linda: “_______”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. Not at all.
C. I’m sorry, but I agree with you. D. That’s exactly what I think.
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 29 to 33.
Maintaining your culture when moving to (29) _______ country can be difficult, in particular, if
you've been trying to immerse yourself into the new culture to deal with culture shock and adjustment to your
new community. But it's important to know that just because you're adapting (30) _______ a new culture
doesn't mean you need to let go of the old. Balancing both worlds is important in maintaining your identity
and connection to who you are.
Being born and (31) _______ in a place not only helps you form an identity with that community but
it also becomes an integrated part of who you are and when a new culture bumps against what is familiar, it
can feel strange and sometimes disconcerting - otherwise known as culture shock. Culture shock could be
more pronounced (32) _______ you didn't try to prepare yourself for this big move.
However, while these feelings are usually associated with moving to another country and culture,
culture shock can also be experienced by people (33) _______ move to another state or city. 
Source: https://www.thespruce.com
Question 29: A. other B. another C. others D. the other
Question 30: A. for B. with C. to D. in
Question 31: A. grown B. cared C. brought D. raised
Question 32: A. unless B. if C. otherwise D. or
Question 33: A. which B. whom C. who D. whose

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 34 to 38.
During times of crisis, people find themselves faced with lifestyle changes. One of the earliest and most
noticeable changes seen during the COVID-19 lockdown was how we consume media - and especially how
we read.
People tend to find comfort in certain books, and reading habits and genre preferences can
change during periods of stress. This helps to explain why much genre fiction has roots in times of significant
social, political or economic upheaval. Gothic literature is, in part, a British Protestant response to the French
Revolution (1789-99).

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 Respondents generally reported that they were reading more than usual. This was largely due to having
more free time (due to being furloughed, not having a commute, or the usual social obligations or leisure
activities). This increased reading volume was complicated for those with caring responsibilities. Many
people with children reported that their reading time had increased generally because of their shared reading
with children, but had less time than normal for personal reading. Reading frequency was further complicated
by a quality vs. quantity snag. People spend more time reading and seeking escape, but inability to
concentrate meant they made less progress than usual. In short, people spent more time reading but the
volume they read was less.
Unsurprisingly, lockdown also made re-reading a physical necessity for some. Some respondents noted
how they were unable to visit the library or browse at the bookshop for new books. Others reported that they
simply wished to save money. On the other hand, the participants who reported re-reading less than normal
during the lockdown period wants to use their newfound time to seek out new topics and genres.
Source: https://theconversation.com/
Question 34: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Different types of books B. Different kinds of people
C. Different types of reading D. Changes in reading habits
Question 35: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Reading habits can change during periods of stress.
B. Reading is unable to help people find comfort during stress time.
C. Many great fiction books have been born in times of significant social upheaval.
D. Gothic literature was born during the French Revolution.
Question 36: The word “commute” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. road to go to work B. retirement
C. unemployed person D. a talk to other people
Question 37: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. people spent time reading B. reading habit and reading time
C. reading time and ability to concentrate D. progress in reading
Question 38: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the reason why people re-read more during
lockdown?
A. They love books so much B. They try to seek out new topics in books
C. They want to save money D. They think it is necessary
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 39 to 45.
The term “science communication” is not universal. For 50 years, what is called “science
communication” has had different names such as “public understanding” or “popular science”. Each name
defines how science and society link with each other. Is science a part of society? Is it held in high esteem?”
In the UK, in 1985, the Royal Society’s Report argued that scientists should consider it their duty to
communicate their work to citizens. In general, there is always an expectation that researchers will contribute
to the development or society. In other words, science is for the public good. An established principle across
Europe is an expectation or obligation that researchers will contribute to the growth, welfare and development
of society. Universities are expected to exchange knowledge and skills with others in society and encouraging
public debate. Medical doctors explain the situations to patients in simple languages that people with a non-
scientific background can understand. A physicist should not serve a bunch of difficult questions to the
audience. Instead, she should explain in human language, for example what gravity is about, what a black
hole is, … All examples of science communication leave the audience with a sense of inclusion to the
scientific community and not exclusion from it, similar to how a patient ideally should feel when leaving the
medical doctor’s office.
A science communicator is someone who bridges the gap between the science and the public. They can
be active scientists who engage in science communication additionally to their research and the active
communicators, who are not researchers but have a background in science and spend their time explaining to
the public. Both groups play an important role in science communication. Especially at this present time, it’s
challenging to be a science communicator. The current pandemic, climate crisis, and concerns over artificial
intelligence demand public accountability, clear discussion and the ability to agree and disagree in public.
Additionally, the increased online commercial focus to appeal to our emotions in order to get votes or sell a
product makes it more important than ever before to communicate enthusiastically and openly about science.
With effective communication, government will slowly but surely shut down public research institutions. And

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nobody wants a science institution to do research on, let say, obesity if it is funded by the pharmaceutical
industry.
(Adapted from theconversation.com and thesciencebasement.org)
Question 39: According to the passage, science communication can be understood as _______.
A. the opportunity for fellow citizens to do research
B. the ability to explain science to normal people
C. the demand to exchange students’ results among researchers
D. the fund the government give to research institutions
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT an example of science communication?
A. Science contributes to the development of the society
B. Doctors help patients to understand their conditions and treatments
C. Physicians discuss profound topics with each other
D. Teachers teach their students about how black holes are formed
Question 41: According to the passage, the absence of _______ won’t make one a science communicator.
A. simplified language B. government C. commercial D. artificial intelligence
Question 42: The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. name B. society C. science D. science communication
Question 43: The word “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. study about B. participate in C. pass over D. be scared of
Question 44: What is a reason why nowadays science communicators are more important?
A. The government is closing research institutions B. Research is going to be funded by companies
C. People like to make emotional-based decisions D. We need to make decisions based on science
Question 45: Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage?
A. The rising importance of science communication B. Different ways to communicate science
C. The definitions of science communication D. Emotion-based decisions vs. Science-based decisions
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: No other student in his class is as successful as Pat.
A. Pat succeeded in beating all other students in his class.
B. Pat is the most successful student in his class.
C. His class is less successful than Pat is.
D. The more successful his class is, the more success Pat gets.
Question 47: “Let’s give her more information about our plan next week,” said Michael.
A. Michael suggested giving her more information about their plan the following week.
B. Michael proposed that he would give her more information about their plan next week.
C. Michael blamed them for not giving her more information about their plan the following week.
D. Michael wanted to have permission to give her more information about next week‘s plan.
Question 48: It was wrong of you to criticize her in front of her colleagues.
A. You are wrong about criticizing her in front of her colleagues.
B. You shouldn’t have criticized her in front of her colleagues.
C. You didn’t need to criticize her in the presence of her colleagues.
D. You must be mistaken about criticizing her with her colleagues.
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: We couldn’t get a babysitter. That’s why we couldn’t join you at the restaurant.
A. If we could get a babysitter, we would have joined you at the restaurant.
B. We could have joined you at the restaurant, but we couldn’t get a babysitter.
C. The reason for our absence at the restaurant was not that we could get a babysitter.
D. We couldn’t get a babysitter so that we couldn’t join you at the restaurant.
Question 50: Lee gave up her job. She planned to continue her education.
A. Lee’s education was interrupted since she wanted to find a job.
B. Lee gave up her job with the aim at continuing her education.
C. Lee gave up her job in case she continued her education.
D. Lee gave up her job with a view to continuing her education.

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