SỞ GD&ĐT HÀ TĨNH ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM

2021
ĐỀ SỐ 14 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ
(Đề thi gồm 5 trang, 50 câu) Môn thành phần: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

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. remained B. promised C. travelled D. arrived
Question 2: A. short B. more C. bored D. most
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. succeed B. brother C. husband D. picture
Question 4: A. scholarship B. January C. pioneer D. interview
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: He has been to American twice, __________?
A. hasn’t he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. has he
Question 6: The prisoner__________ yesterday
A. released B. has released C. was released D. has been released
Question 7: We enjoyed our holiday, but we were a bit disappointed __________the hotel.
A. with B. about C. from D. to
Question 8: __________, the lazier she is.
A. The more beautiful she becomes B. The most beautiful she becomes
C. The more she becomes beautiful D. she becomes the more beautiful
Question 9: This is a picture of a __________bus.
A. red bright London B. bright red London C. London bright red D. London red bright
Question 10: We __________ the television when the lights went out.
A. are watching B. watched C. watch D. were watching
Question 11: __________ of her untidy appearance, she wasn’t offered a job at that company.
A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of
Question 12: They will have repaired this road__________.
A. by the time we come back next summer. B. until we come back next summer.
C. when we came back next summer. D. as soon as we came back next summer.
Question 13: We decided not to travel, __________ the terrible weather forecast.
A. to have been heard B. to have heard C. having been heard D. having heard
Question 14: She takes the __________ for managing the family affairs.
A. responsibly B. responsible C. responsibility D. responsiveness.
Question 15: He__________ his father in every aspect, especially his behaviours.
A. takes after B. sides with C. keeps on D. works off
Question 16: The young should __________themselves in social activities.
A. determine B. serve C. involve D. promote.
Question 17: Before choosing a job, you should take into consideration several__________ including the
supply and demand for professionals in any particular field.
A. turns B. factors C. remarks D. sides
Question 18: Now that they have read it in__________, they believe me.
A. red and blue B. blue and red C. white and black D.
black and white
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Question 19: The city has __________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can,
therefore, help industries predict the potential risks and success of products.
A. a great level B. a high proportion C. a high tendency D. a high rate

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: My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprising more than 70
architectural works such as towers, temples, and tombs.
A. royal B. precious C. holy D. valuable
Question 21: Here are some precautions for us to take when doing different types of physical activities.
A. safety measures B. safety levels C. safety rules D. safety factors
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: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable      B. warm        C. lazy           D. dirty
Question 23: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be pessimistic B. be optimistic C. be confident D. be smart
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 24: Tim is talking to Lucy, his classmate, in the classroom.
- Tim: “What a great haircut, Lucy! You look more fashionable.”
- Lucy: “__________”
A. you think so, I think it a bit too short. C. It my pleasure
B. Oh, yes. that’s right D. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to say so.
Question 25: John and Laura are discussing about the environmental problems.
- John: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
   - Laura: "__________”. It’s a good way to reduce poisonous gases.
A. Of course not, you bet!       B. Well, that's very surprising
C. There is no doubt about it          D. Yes, it's an absorb idea.

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.
ANTARCTICA
Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, is now considered the "safest place in the world," with no
confirmed cases at all.
The region had a close brush with Covid-19 when (26) __________ hit the final cruise ships of the
season, but the virus didn't reach its frozen shores. And, because it's currently descending into winter,
when it's completely cut off, it should stay that way for now.
(27) __________ there's no official native population here - unless you count the many penguins, whales,
seals and albatrosses -- around 5,000 people, (28) __________ scientists and researchers, currently reside
in its 80 or so bases.
Keri Nelson, an administrative coordinator at Anvers Island's Palmer Station, the most northerly
US station in Antarctica, is one of them.
"I really don't think there's a person here right now (29) __________ isn't grateful to be here, and to
be safe," she tells CNN Travel via email.
"Some people are ready to head back home. To help people they love, and to be of use in (30)
__________ ways during this time in history.
(Adapted from “https://edition.cnn.com”)
Question 26. A. outbreaks B. outcome C. income D. output

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Question 27. A. Because B. However C. Although D. Therefore
Question 28. A. foremost B. almost C. most D. mostly
Question 29. A. who B. which C. when D. where
Question 30. A. other B. another C. others D. each

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.
For many American university students, the weeklong spring break holiday means an endless party
on a sunny beach in Florida or Mexico. In Panama City Beach, Florida, a city with a permanent population
of around 36,000, more than half a million university students arrive during the month of March to play
and party, making it the number one spring break destination in the United States. A weeklong drinking
binge is not for anyone, however, and a growing number of American university students have found a
way to make spring break matter. For them, joining or leading a group of volunteers to travel locally or
internationally and work to show problems such as poverty, homelessness, or environmental damage
makes spring break a unique learning experience that university students can feel good about. Students
who participate in alternative spring break projects find them very rewarding. While most university
students have to get their degrees before they can start helping people, student volunteers are able to help
people now. On the other hand, the accommodations are far from glamorous. Students often sleep on the
floor of a school or spend the week camping in tents. But students only pay around $250 for meals and
transportation, which is much less than some of their peers spend to travel to more traditional spring break
hotspots.
Alternative spring break trips appear to be growing in popularity at universities across the United
States. Students cite a number of reasons for participating. Some appreciate the opportunity to socialize
and meet new friends. Others want to exercise their beliefs about people’s obligation to serve humanity
and make the world a better place. Whatever their reason, these students have discovered something that
gives them rich rewards along with a break from schoolwork.
(Adapted from Active skills for reading)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Students’ travelling preferences B. A traditional approach to spring breaks
C. American students’ social life D. Students’ alternative spring breaks
Question 32: How many university students travel to Panama Beach City every March for spring break?
A. Around 10, 000 B. Around 36, 000 C. Around 500, 000 D. Around 50, 000
Question 33: The word “cite” in paragraph 2 probably means __________.
A. list B. get C. avoid D. invent
Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. degrees B. people C. projects D. students
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that alternative spring break trips
try to help solve?
A. Environment damage B. Homelessness C. Poverty D. Overpopulation

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.
The transition of digital photography from the privilege of rich people to an ordinary home
appliance has caused some problems. That is the reason a modern man has a set of questions concerning
digital cameras. The basic problem in choosing a digital camera is the guarantee that the device you are
purchasing will “grow old” in a couple of months due to constant improvements and developments of
technology. The only factor that may delay this process of “growing old” is purchasing a device with the
price twice or three times higher than the average market price for a digital camera at the moment. If a
person chooses a digital camera, there are several criteria of a great priority he needs to keep in mind: the
price and the image resolution of the camera, the capacity of the memory card, the presence of an LCD
display, the interface of the device and its weight and size.
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 The price of a digital camera depends on its quality factors. The resolution of a digital
camera or the “size of a digital image”, is measured in pixels which are photosensitive elements. It is
common knowledge that the bigger the amount of pixels in the camera properties is, the better it is.
Therefore, if a high-detailed photo is required, the usage of the zoom on a digital camera with low
resolution will not give the desired result. In this case, a person choosing a digital camera needs to exactly
know what it will be used for and to choose it according to its future destination. It is necessary to mention
that the resolution of 640 x 480 is the lowest resolution any customer should be orientated to. It is the
minimal resolution with which the purchase of a digital camera still remains reasonable.
The lens of the camera or the zoom properties allows saving a lot on the price of the device
but hits the quality of the pictures. The memory card is a very important issue, too. It is much better to
choose a good camera with a small memory capacity than an average digital camera with a larger memory
capacity. The presence of an LCD display is no longer a wish. It is a requirement for any digital camera. It
allows people to check the future image, to anticipate it and to delete bad images and therefore to save
space.
(Adapted from TOELF Junior Reading)

Question 36: What is the best title for this passage?

A. How to Choose a Digital Camera
B. The Transition of Digital Photography
C. Elements of a Digital Camera
D. Problems in Purchasing a Camera
Question 37: In the first paragraph, the word “guarantee” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. guidance B. assurance C. employee D. chance
Question 38:What does the word “its” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. the price B. the memory card C. the camera D. the display
Question 39: In the second paragraph, the phrase “depends on” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. is decided B. by consists of C. is created by D. makes up
Question 40: According to paragraph 2, when we are talking about the resolution of a digital camera, all of
the following are what we should be aware of EXCEPT __________.
A. The purpose the camera will be used for
B. the lowest resolution any customer should be orientated to
C. the future destination of the camera
D. the size and weight of the camera
Question 41: What can we infer from the passage?
A. The lens of the camera is useless.
B. The larger the capacity of the memory card is, the better the camera is.
C. The quality of the camera is much more important than the capacity of the memory card.
D. It is not so necessary to pay attention to the presence of an LCD display.
Question 42: According to the passage, which kind of cameras may a customer NOT buy?
A. An excellent camera with a small memory capacity
B. A camera with minimal resolution but still sounds reasonable to purchase
C. A camera with a much higher price than the average market price.
D. An average camera with a large memory capacity

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: He doesn't much like the work, but he enjoyed the relationships with the other workers.
A B C D
Question 44: Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of variety forms of
A B C D
communication.

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Question 45: Each of the cars in the showroom has been quickly sold to their new owner recently.
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: I have not met her for three years.
A. The last time I met her was three years ago.
B. It is three years when I will meet her.
C. I did not meet her three years ago.
D. During three years, I met her once.
Question 47: “Susan, can you remember to buy me some sugar”, said Billy.
A. Billy advised Susan to buy him some sugar
B. Billy reminded Susan to buy me some sugar
C. Billy reminded Susan to buy him some sugar
D. Billy invited Susan to buy me some sugar
Question 48: I’m quite sure that she didn’t steal the necklace.
A. She might not have stolen the necklace
B. She cannot have stolen the necklace
C. She should not have stolen the necklace
D. She must have stolen the necklace
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: Unfortunately, I don’t know Philosophy, so I can’t answer your question.
A. If I know Philosophy, I can answer your question.
B. If I know Philosophy, I will be able to answer your question.
C. If only I knew Philosophy, I would be able to answer your question.
D. I wish I knew Philosophy, so I can answer your question.
Question 50: The storm was so great. Many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
A. Although the storm was not great, many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
B. So great was the storm that many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.
C. Many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city in spite of the great storm.
D. It was so a great storm that many families had to be evacuated to safer parts of the city.

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