SỞ GD & ĐT BÌNH ĐỊNH KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020

TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ LÊ TÂN Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ. Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO 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. proofs B. books C. points D. days
Question 2 : A. identify B. final C. applicant D. decide

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. cover B. balance C. invent D. ancient
Question 4 : A. popular B. reductive C. romantic D. financial

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 : You have a ticket for the match tomorrow, _______?
A. haven’t you B. have you C. don’t you D. do you
Question 6 : My brother has been playing __________piano since he was a small child.
A. the B. a C. Ø D. an
Question 7 : Both husband and wife should be responsible _________doing the household chores.
A. with B. to C. for D. of
Question 8 : Are you interested in _______ for an international organization?
A. work B. to work C. worked D. working
Question 9 : If I _________10 years older, I would travel abroad on my own.
A. will be B. were C. am D. would be
Question 10 : They have made a lot of progress since the country __________independent.
A. become B. became C. will become D. was becoming
Question 11 : ._________his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results.
A. Although B. Since C. Because of D. Despite
Question 12 : I will help you with your homework ___________
A. when I was doing my own B. until I did my own
C. as soon as I have done my own. D. after I had done my own.
Question 13 : We should participate in the movements _________ the natural environment.
A. organizing to conserve B. organized to conserve
C. organized conserving D. which organize to conserve
Question 14 : Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
__________.
A. create B. creative C. creatively D. creativity
Question 15 : He does not _________his fellow workers and there are often disagreements between them.
A. put up with B. get on with C. go on with D. take to
Question 16 : This director has __________some famous films but I think this one is the best.
A. conducted B. done C. made D. composed
Question 17 : Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary ________.
A. ingredients B. factors C. substances D. elements
Question 18 : The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as _________.
A. unproductive B. productive C. counterproductive D. productivity
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Question 19 : Sheila had butterflies in her _________before the interview.
A. face B. palms C. stomach D. heart
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 20 : The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents
the entire garden.
A. stop B. release C. reduce D. melt
Question 21 : He finds time for them, always being prepared to lend a sympathetic ear or give some
friendly confidential advice.
A. lend some money B. give useful advice C. give ear treatment D. listen sympathetically

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 : As the disease progressed, she became increasingly immobile, and nearly spent her time on
the bed.
A. able to move B. eager to leave C. cured of her disease D. interested in running
Question 23 : When I saw his new hairstyle with the red colour, I was at a loss for words.
A. moved to tears B. struck dumb C. likely to fall D. able to talk

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 24 : Henry is talking to Judy over the phone..
Henry : “Thank you for helping me prepare for my birthday party, Judy” - Judy : “ .”
A. Never mention me B. Of course not
C. It’s my pleasure D. That’s out of this world
Question 25 : John and Mike are talking about Mike's new car.
- John: “______”
- Mike: “Thanks. I'm glad to hear that.”
A. What a nice car! B. Your car is new, isn't it?
C. Where did you buy your car? D. My car is very expensive.

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 26 to 30.
Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in
(26) ________. For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very important
because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and listen to their
parents.
If there are (27) _______to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide
especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in making the
decision of important matter.
Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (28)_________ family members. Parents are
there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.
Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but especially
outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (29)_______ they should do or
should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights and aggression
especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid quarrels and fights.
There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere
but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (30)_______conflicts.

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Question 26 : A. need B. order C. time D. shape
Question 27 : A. calls B. problems C. changes D. decisions
Question 28 : A. in B. between C. inside D. among
Question 29 : A. which B. what C. how D.that
Question 30 : A. fewer B. more C. little D. less

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.
MICKEY MANTLE
    Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He played for the New York
Yankees in their years of glory. From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in
1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States. For many people, Mantle symbolized the
hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time.
    Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and left-
handed. He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team. He was a
wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him.
    Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from
Oklahoma. His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale
version of the American dream. Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who
wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace. That was Mickey Mantle.
    But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems. He played
without complaint despite constant pain from injuries. He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to
forget his father’s early death.
It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body. It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and
accelerated the advance of liver cancer. Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and
warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped. Despite a liver
transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle
died of cancer at the age of 63.

Question 31 : What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time
B. Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems
C. Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player
D. Mickey Mantle and  the history of baseball
Question 32 : The word “this” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. Mantle’s being fascinated by many people B. Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter”
C. Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete D. Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player
Question 33 : The author uses the word “But” in paragraph 4 to ______.
A. explain how Mantle got into trouble
B. give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame
C. change the topic of the passage
D. give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life
Question 34 : The word “accelerated” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. bettered B. worsened C. quickened D. delayed
Question 35 : Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body?
A. His liver transplant operation B. His own dream
C.  His loneliness D. His way of life

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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.

Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of
body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that
body languages varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is
expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is
true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In
North America people don’t generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North
Americans who don’t know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South
Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than
two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them.
Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or
move any other part of the body - to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people
all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same
gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that
could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but
in some places it communicates ridicule.
The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the
language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate
successfully.
(Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)

Question 36. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Non-verbal communication across cultures.
B. Misunderstandings in communication.
C. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures.
D. The significance of non-verbal signals in America.
Question 37. According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, and American child is
expected to .
A. stand close to the person. B. raise his/her eyebrows.
C. point a finger at the person. D. look directly at the person.
Question 38. The word “intimacy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. enjoyment. B. closeness. C. strength. D. agreement.
Question 39. The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. mispronounced. B. misbehaved. C. misspelled. D. misunderstood.
Question 40. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. the country. B. an example. C. misspelled. D. misunderstood.
Question 41. As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from another
culture, it is advisable for a person .
A. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture.
B. to use the body language of the people from that culture.
C. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture.
D. to travel to as many countries as possible.
Question 42. Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. posture. B. distance. C. gesture. D. eye movement.

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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: Mr Kaio, along with his relatives from Japan, are planning to attend the blossom festival.
A. with B. relatives from C. are D. to attend
Question 44: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeding
up recovery from illnesses.
A. relieves B. most doctors C. speeding up D. illness
Question 45: Modern transportation can speed a doctor to the side of a sick person, even if the patient lives
on an isolating farm.
A. to B. sick person C. even if D. isolating farm

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: Her mother cooks much better than her.
A. She was much better at cooking than her mother.
B. She can’t cook as good as her mother.
C. Her mother is a better cook than her.
D. Her mother is a better cooker than her.
Question 47: “If I were you, I would take this chance for further study,” he said to her.
A. He advised her to take that chance to study further.
B. He ordered her to take that chance for further study.
C. He instructed her to take this chance for further study.
D. He reminded her to take this chance to study further.
Question 48: It’s possible that the plane has been delayed because of the bad weather.
A. The weather must have been very bad, or else their plane wouldn’t have been delayed.
B. It may be the bad weather that has caused the plane to be delayed.
C. The obvious reason for the plane’s being delayed for so long is the bad weather.
D. It’s certainly the bad weather which has resulted in the plane’s being late.

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: She is a famous author. She is also an influential political commentator.
A. She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
B. She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics
C. She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
D. She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator.
Question 50: The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
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ĐÁP ÁN

1-D 2-C 3-C 4-A 5-C 6-A 7-C 8-D 9-B 10-B
11-D 12-C 13-B 14-D 15-B 16-C 17-A 18-B 19-C 20-B

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21-D 22-A 23-D 24-C 25-A 26-B 27-D 28-D 29-B 30-B
31-B 32-C 33-C 34-C 35-D 36-A 37-D 38-B 39-D 40-B
41-A 42-A 43-C 44-C 45-D 46-C 47-A 48-B 49-C 50-A

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