TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN CAO VÂN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2020

 BÀI THI: NGOẠI NGỮ (Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH )

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Ngày thi : 10/01/2020
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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 1: I stay there with her for a while before I left.
A.  whenever she needed me B.  for relaxation
C. in the difficult time D. for a short period of time
Question 2: Express Money Transfer is a speedy and secure service for transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. fixed B. fast C. protected D. useful
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 3: A. moved B. played C. earned D. worked
Question 4: A. resume B. future C. endure D. pressure
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 5: A. environment B. agriculture C. ability D. development
Question 6: A. chemical B. sociable C. primary D. illegal
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 7: His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A.  contradicted B.  compatible C.  enhanced D.  incorporated
Question 8: An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of
Red Cross Societies in 1991.
A. ended B. helped C. dedicated D. treated
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 9: Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
- Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum.”
- Kate: “_______. It is an essential life skill.”
A. Oh, that’s a problem. B. I can’t agree with you more.
C. You can make it. D. Not at all.
Question 10: Helen and Kim are talking about the summer vacation
Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “______.”
A.  I’d love to go B.  The beach definitely
C.  That’s very nice of you D.  Thanks for the mountains
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 11: I made resolutions to study more, to lose weight, and watching less TV.
A. made resolutions B. watching C. less TV D. more
Question 12: I have usually a lesson at 7.00 a. m., so I am used to getting up early.
A. at B. used C. usually D. a
Question 13: No sooner had I entered the room then I noticed her.
A. No sooner B. noticed C. had I entered D. then
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 sentences.
Question 14: Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.
A. It is the helmet that one needn’t wear when he is riding a motorbike.
B. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
C. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
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 D. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.
Question 15: He said to me: “Don’t sit on my chair!”
A. He told me not to sit on his chair. B. He said to me not sit on his chair.
C. He told me not to sit on my chair. D. He said that I not to sit on his chair.
Question 16: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and crime rate are both higher.
B. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
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 17: Jennifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. If only Jennifer hasn't rejected the job offer.
B. Jennifer regrets not having rejected the job offer.
C. Jennifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer.
D. Jennifer regrets to reject the job offer.
Question 18: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 19 to 23.
LASERS
Lasers organizes irregular or jumbled light waves into a harmonious stream of light. The word “laser” is an
acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In 1957, Theodore Maiman
developed the idea of a laser based (19) ______ the theories of light proposed by the great physicist, Albert
Einstein. (20) ______, it was not until 1960 that Maiman built the first laser. This small but (21) ______ laser
generated laser light by energizing a ruby crystal with light from a flash tube.
Since then, the development of lasers (22) ______ continued to advance. We now use lasers for such (23)
______ things as performing surgery, scanning bar codes, cutting metal, reading information on compact disc,
and carrying communication signals. (Adapted from “Reading comprehension skills & strategies level 6”, p.131)
Question 19: A. from B. in C. on D. by
Question 20: A. And B. However C. But D. Therefore
Question 21: A. vulnerable B. difficult C. effective D. tiny
Question 22: A. was B. have C. has D. were
Question 23: A. vary B. varies C. varied D. varying
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 24: On July 28, 1995, Vietnam became ______ seventh member of ASEAN.
A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
Question 25: Tom painted his room black. It looks dark and dread. He ______ another color.
A. must have chosen B. should have chosen C. should choose D. must choose
Question 26: The government is expected to _____ steps against to the unemployment.
A. take B. make C. apply D. use
Question 27: Some foods that are good ______ of nutrition include fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
A. sources B. resources C. origins D. causes
Question 28: People are not aware _____ the problem of overpopulation.
A. for B. at C. of D. in
Question 29: They are having their house ______ by a construction company.
A. to paint B. being painted C. painted D. painting
Question 30: No one won the match; the final result was a(n) ______.
A. medal B. score C. equal D. draw
Question 31: A _______ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study
or training.
A. grade B. certificate C. vocation D. subject
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Question 32: A tablet is perfect for people _____ work is to draw and write.
A. whose B. which C. who D. whom
Question 33: I have great _______ for the young teachers who devote their life to teaching children in remote
and mountainous areas.
A. sympathy B. admiration C. consideration D. intention
Question 34: ______ he was tired, he still watched the final match on TV.
A. However B. Despite C. Because D. Though
Question 35: Many national parks have been established to protect ______ animals.
A. endangered B. danger C. dangerous D. endanger
Question 36: _____ want to get a good job have to have certain qualifications and experience.
A. Those which B. Those who C. Those whom D. Who
Question 37: It seems such a huge park that one may get ____ easily.
A. lose B. loose C. lost D. loosen
Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 38 to 42.
Dolphins are one of the most intelligent species on the planet, which makes them very interesting animals to
scientists. In their natural habitats, dolphins use various vocalization techniques. They whistle and squeak to
recognize members of their pod, identify and protect their young and call out warnings of danger. They also
make clicking sounds used for echolocation to find food and obstacles in dark and murky water.
Amazingly, the whistling sound that the bottlenose dolphin makes has been found to have a similar pattern
to human language. They always make conversational sounds when they greet each other. If you listen to
dolphins’ squeaks and squeals, it will sound like they are having a conversation.
Dolphins usually use both sound and body language to communicate with each other. It is through gesture
and body language, however, that most of their communication with humans comes. Dolphins can be trained to
perform complicated tricks. If they work for a long time with a trainer, they are able to recognize and
understand human commands.
A lot of dolphin communication has been studied using dolphins in captive environments. Although these
studies have been criticized by some marine biologists, most of them believe that studying dolphin
communication in captivity is useful for beginning to understand the complexity of dolphin communication.
After all, dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals. Their ability to communicate is impressive and
worthy of study. (Adapted from “Master Toefl Junior Advanced” by Richie Hahn)
Question 38: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Dolphins’ Social Tendencies with Humans B. Complex Patterns in Dolphin life
C. Intelligent Mammals in Captivity D. Communications in Dolphins
Question 39: According to the passage, all of the following are the reasons why dolphins use their
communication skills with each other EXCEPT_______.
A. To protect their young
B. To call out warnings of danger
C. To prove that they are happy and useful in captivity
D. To recognize members of their pod
Question 40: What are the common ways for a dolphin to communicate with each other?
A. Vocalizations and body language B. Squeaking and squealing sounds
C. Swimming speed D. Human voice imitation
Question 41: The word “vocalization” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______.
A. producing sounds B. closing eyes C. creating words D. making gestures
Question 42: The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. human commands B. captive environments
C. marine biologists D. a lot of dolphins
Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 43 to 50.
In the early 1960s, the ecologist Robert Paine was studying species that lived along the west coast of the
U.S. He found that one type of starfish played a major role in the coastal ecosystem. Even though it was a
predator, it helped other species in the area by controlling the abundance of grazing animals. When the starfish
were removed, two types of mussels grew unchecked. As their numbers increased, they displaced other species.
In essence, the starfish were responsible for the diversity of the coastal community. Paine soon published his
findings and dubbed the creatures that are paramount to an ecosystem keystone species.
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 Since his landmark work, keystone species have been more rigidly defined. Most biologists consider them to
be species that play critical roles within a community. They also have an impact much greater than would be
expected, consisdering their relative abundance. However, this definition is still fairly subjective. As a result,
there can be disagreement among scientists as to whether a group is a keystone species or not.
The failure to reach a consensus has led to some friction. The main reason is that keystone species are major
targets for conservation efforts. As they directly influence their community, their absence could cause an
ecosystem to collapse. Thus, a significant number of resources are allocated to ensuring that they thrive. Failure
to properly identify the correct keystone species, then, would mean that conservation efforts were misspent.
Another source of contention is the choice to broaden the definition of keystone species. Paine’s original
work cited only predators as being significant. More recently, biologists have named some prey species and
plants as keystone species. They argue that the effect on the given ecosystem should be the primary
consideration in the designation of a keystone species. The role of the species in question is not essential.
However, there is still some reluctance to extend the theory beyond its original scope.
The theory of keystone species is still in its infancy. Until it is further developed, its use to conservationists
will remain limited. However, it has its successes. Most recently, wolves were reintroduced to Yelllowstone
National Park in the U.S. At first, local residents were worried that the predators would have a negative effect
on the number of deer and other small mammals. But scientists argued that as the keystone species, they would
help improve the health and diversity of local wildlife. In the years since, the wolf population has thrived.
Along with wolves, the number of deer has increased. With further work, the theory of keystone species will be
able to play an even greater role in conservation efforts.
(Source: Academic Reading Builder by Bin Walters and Will Link)
Question 43: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Failures of a theory to properly predict the diversity of a species
B. The various applications of a theory of evolution
C. Reasons for the broadening of an indicator species
D. Concerns about the use of varying definitions of an ecological term
Question 44: What does the passage say about keystone species?
A. There has been a growing concensus about their proper definition.
B. They are more important than their numbers would indicate.
C. Their influence is primary due to their abundance within a region.
D. They can only be the top predators in an ecosystem.
Question 45: The word “thrive” in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. evolve uncontrolably B. collapse completely
C. identify properly D. grow vigorously
Question 46: The word “contention” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. pleasure B. argument C. agreement D. satisfaction
Question 47: The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. theory B. species C. scope D. infancy
Question 48: Which of the following is true about conservation efforts?
A. Keystone species must be targeted in order for the efforts to be successful.
B. Numerous species are targeted to make sure that as many as possible survive.
C. The major species are the only ones which benefit from conservation.
D. There are significant funds available to aid in major conservation efforts.
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT an effect of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone
National Park?
A. It was a successful application of the keystone species theory.
B. It helped increase the population of deer in the park.
C. It raised concerns that the numbers of other animals would decrease.
D. It proved the idea that prey animals could be keystone species.
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that the wolves _____.
A. had to be controlled to prevent danger to locals
B. failed to positively impact local animals
C. improved the health of other species within the park
D. increased the amount of food available for the deer
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