BIÊN SOẠN AND SƯU TẦM ĐỀ THI THỬ TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2020

ĐẠT PHẠM Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

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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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. wants B. checks C. stops D. worms
Question 2: A. rose B. chose C. lose D. close
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. develop B. surrender C. signify D. inhibit
Question 4: A. healthy B. alone C. handsome D. careful
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: People tend to ______ assumptions about you based on your appearance.
A. take B. bear C. make D. get
Question 6: The council is considering ______ vehicles from the town centre to relieve congestion.
A. banned B. to ban C. ban D. banning
Question 7: My mother bought me ______ piano because I like playing the piano.
A. a B. an C. Ø (no article) D. the
Question 8: Countries ______ by coronavirus found it difficult to recover their economy.
A. seriously affected B. were seriously affected
C. seriously affecting D. having affected seriously
Question 9: Jack will help you solve the math problem ______.
A. the moment he finished all his homework B. after he had done all his homework
C. as soon as he has done all his homework D. when he was doing all his homework
Question 10: The house looked strangely ______, though she knew she’d never been there before.
A. familiarity B. familiarize C. familiarly D. familiar
Question 11: I ______ at the wrong stop and had to wait for another bus.
A. took off B. run down C. got off D. came over
Question 12: Kim ______ a lot about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries since she bought this
book.
A. has learned B. had learned C. learns D. learned
Question 13: ______ our house is in tip-top condition, we’re having problems selling it.
A. Due to B. Despite C. Even though D. Because
Question 14: It would be better if you applied to several universities instead of just one; don’t put all your
______ in one basket.
A. apples B. strawberries C. potatoes D. eggs
Question 15: This brand new car cost you $12.000 in total, ______?
A. wasn’t it B. doesn’t it C. didn’t it D. aren’t it
Question 16: When I asked her the sum of 100 and 100 was what, she didn’t know the answer. I’m sure
she is ______.
A. meticulous B. innumerate C. productive D. clever
Question 17: Staying focused and applying yourself to whatever you do are the ______ to success.
A. secret B. choice C. key D. factor
Question 18: If I ______ free time at the moment, I would show you how to bake a cake.
A. had had B. had C. would have D. have
Question 19: Nowadays, obtaining news ______ the Internet has become an accelerating trend.
A. in B. with C. at D. on
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: Vietnam has taken a consequential role in finding the vaccine for coronavirus.
A. important B. expected C. noticeable D. recognizable
Question 21: Hundreds of young people who work in the tourist trade face redundancy during the
coronavirus crisis.
A. profusion B. unemployment C. aversion D. starvation

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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: My presentation went up in flames when the slideshow stopped working and I forgot the rest
of my speech.
A. was severely destroyed B. was jeopardized
C. became successful D. failed spectacularly
Question 23: The novel coronavirus detected in China in 2019 is closely related genetically to the SARS-
CoV-1 virus.
A. familiar B. infectious C. dangerous D. strange
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: Tom is inviting Mary to go out for dinner.
- Tom: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- Mary: “______”
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. Yes, so do I. C. Don’t mention it. D. Yes, it is.
Question 25: Henry and Ellen, two friends, are talking about life during COVID-19 lockdown.
- Henry: “Some people took advantage of COVID-19 to sell medical mask with cut-throat price.”
- Ellen: “______. They didn’t realize how mean they were.”
A. I don’t think so B. I couldn’t agree with you more
C. You are kidding D. I’m considering about this
Reading 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.
As a student, one’s primary duty is (1) ________ of knowledge irrespective of the method used to
acquire it. From a very young age, we attend schools and colleges with the sole purpose of becoming
good learners to mature into knowledgeable individuals. In schools and colleges, our learning is mostly
supervised by a teacher or a trainer. But as we grow as a student, we come to realise that self-study is an
important aspect (2) ______ effective learning. In order to be successful in any prestigious exam, we need
to dedicate several hours of self-study (3) ______ it helps us acquire the practical approach of theoretical
information. In higher education, self-study and self-directed learning develops a certain level of intellectual
independence and help students to explore subject-matter (4) ______ they personally find interesting. In
self-study, the number of hours is not the key player. With (5) ______ attention, a 2-hour long self-study
session is as effective as 4 hours of class room study. You can study either through books, competitive
exam magazines, or watch online tutorials to learn particular topics.
Self-study, when done correctly, is a very effective learning tool, and can be helpful when used to
prepare for a test or learn an entirely new subject matter on your own. All you need is, to draft a schedule
and start working towards your goal in a systematic method.
(Adapted from https://www.readersbuzz.com)
Question 1: A. possession B. acquisition C. earnings D. stimulation
Question 2: A. of B. in C. to D. for
Question 3: A. although B. since C. therefore D. hence
Question 4: A. what B. which C. when D. where
Question 5: A. undivided B. unbroken C. unspent D. undirected
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.
Shoplifting is the act of taking an item from a store without paying for it. Usually, the item is hidden in a
customers’ clothing or in a bag while they attempt to exit the shop. However, shoplifting can also include
attempts to get a refund from a stolen item. It can also mean trying to switch the price tag on an item to
get a lower price.
Although these incidents may seem rare, about $35 million dollars’ worth of goods are shoplifted
every day around the world. Studies have shown that all shoplifting is done equally by both genders and
by all races. They report that shoplifters also target all types of stores, from small convenience stores to
big chain retailers. Rich people tend to shoplift only slightly less than poor people. An average shoplifter
starts stealing when they are about ten years old and tend to be most active in their teens. Most shoplifters
don’t set out to commit theft before they go to a store. They shoplift on impulse when they are in a shop.
Many shoplifters say that the feeling of successfully stealing an item is like a drug “high” which makes
them very excited.
Since shoplifting has become such a big problem in stores around the world, retailers have taken
measures to try and stop it. Many stores now have video cameras that watch for suspicious activity.
Security tags called “electronic article surveillance” are attached to many items to alert store staff when
people attempt to leave the shop with something before paying for it. Store detectives disguised as

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shoppers also patrol many stores. They pretend to browse through the shop while keeping an eye out for
shoplifters.
(Adapted from http://dreamreader.net/)
Question 31: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Identifying Shoplifters and Their Methods B. Shoplifting: One kind of illegal act
C. Ways to solve shoplifting problems D. Shoplifting Prevention Tips for Retailers
Question 32: The word “switch” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. change B. connect C. tear D. deceive
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The act of shoplifting doesn’t occur regularly.
B. Most shoplifters have plans about things to steal.
C. Shoplifter can be either female or male.
D. Any types of stores can be shoplifted.
Question 34: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. shoplifting B. retailer C. store D. measure
Question 35: According to paragraph 3, some stores try to stop shoplifting by using _______.
A. cameras, security tags and police officers
B. security tags, store detectives and police officers
C. security tags, security dogs and police officers
D. cameras, security tags and store detectives
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.
Thank goodness for video, and the various pieces of software that let people talk to each other face to
face during lockdown. In a matter of weeks, tools that many people had barely handled before the
pandemic have become everyday necessities. Huge numbers have attended online work meetings and
social gatherings for the first time, with video conferencing apps downloaded a record 62m times over 10
days in March. Zoom, like Google, has become a verb.
Some of this has gone pretty well. In a matter of weeks, organisations from big businesses to
universities and campaign groups have found ways of doing what they do (or some of it) remotely. Plenty
of people still rely on phone calls, emails or messaging apps. But for those separated from relatives and
friends as well as colleagues, and especially people who are alone or isolated, video calls have provided
a lifeline. Some families have relied on them to keep in touch with those being treated for Covid-19 in
hospital. The pandemic has sent us hurtling into a future that was already on its way to meet us, via a
younger generation already much more habituated to screen life.
But that doesn’t mean such changes have to be accepted, let alone embraced. Zoom’s chief
executive was forced to apologise for the company’s lax approach to data and promised to address
security and privacy concerns as a matter of urgency. Other apps, including Houseparty, have also been
criticised. Where schools and colleges have moved classes online, there are concerns about unequal
access. Not everyone has the equipment, broadband connections or physical space in their home to make
virtual work and study possible. Much tighter regulation of technology companies, particularly in their
dealings with children, is long overdue. Crucial aspects of communication – body language, physical
companionship – cannot be replicated online.
More virtual business meetings, and fewer flights, would reduce carbon emissions. Remote and
flexible employment suits some jobs and people. Whether or not video technology should play a larger role
in our lives must be thought about, while the companies behind it are subjected to scrutiny. But the more
pertinent question is when the virus will be brought under control. Video conferences are useful, but they
are no substitute for real people.
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. In praise of “Zoombombing”
B. Video conferencing via Zoom: A Passing Fad
C. Video conferencing: the future of meetings?
D. Essential Security Considerations for Online Meetings
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, why does the author mention “Zoom, like Google, has become
a verb”?
A. To acknowledge the excessive use of Zoom app before and after the lockdown.
B. To illustrate the transition from using Google to using Zoom fully.
C. To show that Zoom has become a household name.
D. To compare the same features of both Zoom and Google.
Question 38: The word “isolated” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. quarantined B. captured C. emerged D. consolidated
Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. messaging apps B. colleagues C. video calls D. families

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Question 40: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT likely to materialize?
A. the divulgence of user’s personal information
B. the unconditional acceptance of using apps such as Zoom
C. the discrepancy in approaching online learning
D. the limitations when communicating via video
Question 41: The word “scrutiny” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. inspection B. revelation C. private D. integration
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. Before the outbreak of the pandemic, the demands for Zoom were considerable.
B. Younger generations have made us become closer to the future of screen technology.
C. Gaining access to learning resources will become more difficult with students who lack necessary
tools.
D. Video conferences played a key role in bringing the virus under control.
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: Participating in teamwork activities help students develop their social skills.
A B C D
Question 44: The two companies have put old rivals aside to combine their broadcast, transmission and
A B C
interactive operations.
D
Question 45: My grandfather’s favorite pastime is eating in trendy restaurants and visit art galleries.
A B C 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: My car is more expensive than yours.
A. Your car is not as expensive as mine. B. My car is cheaper than yours.
C. Your car is cheaper than I. D. My car is as expensive as yours.
Question 47: You are not allowed to use my computer when not having permission.
A. You shouldn’t use my computer when not having permission.
B. You needn’t use my computer when not having permission.
C. You mustn’t use my computer when not having permission.
D. You couldn’t use my computer when not having permission.
Question 48: “Let’s go for a walk. We’ve been working all day,” said Joanna.
A. Joanna suggested going for a walk because they had been working all day.
B. Joanna suggested going for a walk because they have been working all day.
C. Joanna insisted to go for a walk because they had been working all day.
D. Joanna insisted on going for a walk because they had been working all 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 following questions.
Question 49: Women have to do too much housework. They will be exhausted.
A. As long as women don’t have to do too much housework, they will be exhausted.
B. Unless women have to do too much housework, they will be exhausted.
C. In case women have to do too much housework, they won’t be exhausted.
D. If women have to do too much housework, they will be exhausted.
Question 50: He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.
A. Had he missed the opportunity to study abroad, he wouldn’t have realized the importance of English.
B. It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study
abroad.
C. He hadn’t realized the importance of English until he had missed the opportunity to study abroad.
D. Not until he missed the opportunity to study abroad did he realize the importance of English.

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