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TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ NĂM HỌC 2022 - 2023

Môn thi: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 THPT
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm có 08 trang)
(Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài ra tờ giấy thi)

Họ và tên thí sinh: .................................................................... Điểm bài thi

Số báo danh: ...........................................Lớp: .........................
Chữ ký cán bộ coi thi 1: ...........................................................
Chữ ký cán bộ coi thi 2: ...........................................................

SECTION ONE: LISTENING (4 POINTS)

Part 1: You are going to hear somebody giving their opinion about the media and its influence on
society. For each question, fill in the missing information in the number of spaces. (2.0 points)
(Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS taken from the recording for each gap. Write
your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes).
Society and the Media
- The three forms of media are TV, radio and (01) _______________.
- Politicians use the media during political (02) _______________.
- Entertainers use it to stay in the (03) _______________.
- The percentage of people who did not have a particular point of view about the privacy of celebrities
was (04) _______________.
- The most influential form of media is (05) _______________.
- We can be deceived by TV when we are shown carefully selected (06) _______________.
- Some TV stations turn true events into (07) _______________.
- A newspaper had to pay (08) _______________ for printing lies about a pop singer.
- Sometimes a paper can avoid being sued if it makes a public (09) _______________.
- There are two kinds of newspaper: the “quality” papers and the (10) _______________.
Part 2: You will hear a radio interview in which an artist called Sophie Axel is talking about her
life and career. Choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. (1.0
point)
01. Sophie illustrates the importance of colour in her life by saying she ______.
A. has coloured daydreams B. associates letters and colours
C. paints people in particular colours D. links colours with days of the week
02. Sophie’s attitude to risk is that her children should be ______.
A. left to cope with it B. warned about it
C. taught how to deal with it D. protected from it
03. Sophie’s mother and aunt use their artistic gifts professionally in the ______.
A. pictures they paint together B. plays they perform on stage
C. objects they help to create D. clothes they design and make
04. Sophie feels the puppet show she mentions is a good example of ______.
A. the inspiration she gives to other people
B. the admiration she now enjoys
C. the expectations she has to live up to
D. the assistance she gives the playgroup
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05. Sophie was a failure at art school because she ______.
A. was not interested in design B. favoured introspective painting
C. was very pessimistic D. had a different approach to art
Part 2: You will listen the podcast about doing a digital detox and decide if the following sentences
are true (T) or false (F). (1.0 point)
01. According to the presenter, a mounting number of young people are taking a digital detox.
02. Amanda Vince’s job revolves around uploading her own videos to social media.
03. The first step in a digital detox is to get rid of distractions, such as screens in your home and
workplace.
04. Amanda removed notifications from everything except very important work-related things.
05. Amanda and her partner tried a two-day digital detox first.

SECTION TWO: PHONETICS (0.5 POINT)

Part 1: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.2 point)
01. A. teethe B. southern C. worthy D. wreath
02. A. necklace B. shoelace C. embrace D. disgrace
Part 2: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions. (0.3 point)
03. A. lemonade B. introduce C. understand D. atmosphere
04. A. goldfish B. harpoon C. canyon D. drunkard
05. A. derogatory B. intimacy C. arithmetic D. descendant

SECTION THREE: VOCABULAR AND GRAMMAR (5.5 POINTS)

Part 1: Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions. (2.0 points)
01. It was at the press conference ______ his weak leadership.
A. that the Minister admits B. where the Minister admits
C. where the Minister admitted D. that the Minister admitted
02. ______, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
A. Leaving uncovered B. Having left uncovered
C. Left uncovered D. Been left uncovered
03. If a diamond is heated without oxygen, it will turn to graphite, a form of ______ that is used as
a lubricant.
A. carbon is so soft B. is carbon so soft C. carbon so soft D. so soft the carbon
04. My parents told me that I would have to paddle my own ______ if I wished to pursue a career in
showbiz.
A. ship B. boat C. raft D. canoe
05. Telecommunications specialists herald the Internet as one of the greatest technological
developments of all times because it is the fastest way to ______ information.
A. dispel B. disseminate C. disperse D. dissolve
06. If Joanne hadn’t decided to stop working to look after her children, her medical practice ______
now.
A. would be thrived B. would be thriving
C. would have been thrived D. would have been thriving

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07. Against all the ______, he was able to survive being stranded in the wilderness for a week with
no food.
A. chances B. edges C. odds D. risks
08. My brother ______ a total transformation during adolescence.
A. underwent B. undermined C. underlined D. underpinned
09. Those women, ______ are my students, work at the local hospital.
A. their children B. both their children C. whose children D. that their children
10. “We need to buy a DVD player” – “We don’t have money for the utility bills, ______ a DVD.”
A. not mentioning B. let alone C. lest D. much as
11. That song was popular ______ people from my father's generation.
A. with B. to C. for D. about
12. Most of the houses in the neighbourhood ______ terrible damage in the fire.
A. conceived B. persevered C. perceived D. sustained
13. I could manage an appointment on Monday or Tuesday; ______ day suits me fine.
A. both B. neither C. all D. either
14. ______ for a second interview will be informed by mail.
A. Who chosen B. Those are chosen C. If you are chosen D. All chosen
15. The noise from the unruly fans celebrating their team’s victory didn’t ______ until early in the
morning.
A. carry off B. give away C. let up D. fall over
16. Visitors are asked to ______ to the rules of the park to prevent damage to its fragile ecosystem.
A. apply B. adhere C. cling D. ascribe
17. With their undeveloped immune system, young infants are ______ to a wide range of minor
ailments.
A. conducive B. receptive C. susceptible D. oppressive
18. The bridge construction ______ to have absorbed about 40% of the town’s operating budget,
making investment in other vital sectors impossible.
A. has been so far estimated conservatively B. is being estimated conservatively so far
C. conservatively is estimated so far D. so far has been conservatively estimated
19. Isabella and Tommy are in front of their office, talking about the company’s policy.
- Isabella: “I’ve got some amazing news.” - Tommy: “______”
A. Fire away, I’m all ears. B. No way! You’re pulling my leg.
C. That’s teach you. D. Get a life!
20. - Peter: “Do you think that the teacher would let us leave early to watch the basketball match?”
- Minh: “______”
A. Fat chance. B. Not at all. C. It’s on me. D. You’ll never guess.
Part 2: Give the correct tense or form of the given verb in each of the following questions to
complete the sentences. (1 point)
01. We decided to take a break because we _______________ (work) non-stop for more than six
hours and we were having difficulty concentrating on the task.
02. I would rather _______________ (not have) that verbal confrontation with that insolent journalist
at the press conference last night.
03. My brother picked up some holiday brochures _______________ (lie) around the table at the
travel agency.

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04. Poor Jack! He _______________ (not squander) all his savings, he _______________ (not be)
poor now.
05. I would have preferred _______________ (inform) about the meeting a few days ahead of time
rather than at the last minute.
06. I _______________ (revise) more for the final exams. I was so lazy, and now I’ll fail.
07. The management’s preference is that you _______________ (suspend) without pay.
08. They _______________ (have) Spanish from eight to nine in this room. Don’t let anyone disturb
them then.
09. Lisa had looked everywhere for her glasses, but they were nowhere _______________ (find).
Part 3: Read the following passage and complete the blanks with the correct form of the word in
brackets. (2 points)
The purification for healthier entertainment in Vietnam
Vietnam's entertainment industry has recently boomed, attracting a slew of talented artists, actors,
and actresses. With their ___________ (01. EXCEPT) talent, these entertainers became
___________ (02. IDOL) by many teenagers and amassed millions of social media followers.
However, their ___________ (03. FIND) success brought with it a slew of criticisms and judgments
from their fans and the online community based on their actions and verbal expressions. Harsh
judgments from online communities sparked a new movement known as 'cancel culture,' which is
currently being imposed on entertainers who have engaged in ___________ (04. QUESTION)
actions and behaviours. A more wholesome entertainment industry, where talented artists with great
___________ (05. PERSON) can shine, is a tangible wish of the young, according to a youngster's
opinion when looking back at cancel culture in Vietnam in 2021.
The boycott trend is considered as a way to ‘purify’ the industry by removing artists who have
committed wrongdoing or made ___________ (06. MORAL) statements so that justice can be
served, as well as a wake-up call to fans who have ___________ (07. BLIND) admired their idols.
The debate over ___________ (08. CONTENTION) issues does not end with online criticism;
rather, cancel culture in Vietnam takes them to a whole new level. The audience has ___________
(09. RESPONSE) in a variety of ways, including a ban on television shows, a halt to donations, and
even ___________ (10. PROSECUTE) for legal issues.
Nguyen Le Dung, studying for a master’s degree in Multimedia at Myongji University in South
Korea, stated that her friends are no strangers to the cancel culture in Vietnam's entertainment.
“People used to say that there was no cancel culture in Vietnam in 2021, but I saw some artists had
to quit or apologise in public,” Dung stated, “Those obviously show that cancel culture is an online
movement but has real impact.”
(Adapted from https://tuoitrenews.vn/)
Part 4: Find and correct ONE error in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)
01. Along with the country’s rapid social and economic development, Vietnam faces a series of
environmental pollution challenges which is largely spurred by agriculture, transportation, and
industrial production.
02. Schoolchildren shouldn’t make fun of those who are intellectually inferior than them.
03. Major advertising companies have traditionally volunteered its time to public service accounts.
04. Protective gear for firefighters is supposed to be made of inflammable materials so as to eliminate
the risk of fire.
05. Students need a card to access to restricted areas such as residences and labs.

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SECTION FOUR: READING (6 POINTS)
Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (2.0 point)
Learning to code helps students better understand one aspect of the digital world (01) ______ we
live and, in some (02) ______, become better prepared for it. The objective behind learning to code
is no longer restricted to becoming a skilled coder and (03) ______ the job market’s needs. It enables
children to progress in all aspects of life.
Coding for kids is a fundamentally creative process, starting with nothing and finishing with
something. Just like painting or cooking, coding encourages a child to benefit from the satisfaction
through the process. In the real world, creative acts are often limited by the materials we have at our
(04) ______ - like ingredients when we cook or the canvas when we paint. But with coding, where
the virtual world is (05) ______, the only restriction is the child’s imagination. Creativity (06)
______ the foundation for innovation, ingenuity, and leadership because it represents the ability to
connect existing ideas with new solutions, approaches, and concepts.
The ability to code gives a new perspective to problem-solving. From beginners to professionals,
anyone will tell you that writing codes can get quite challenging. Through coding, children learn to
quickly fix and try again in different ways when something doesn’t (07) ______. Coding also equips
kids with the ability to stick with a problem and work on finding a solution. This problem-solving
technique is (08) ______ to a lot of other fields.
Most importantly, the ability to code (09) ______ kids from passive consumers into innovative
creators, with eyes that see every piece of technology as more than just a toy but as a problem to
solve and an opportunity to create. The benefits of coding come in (10) ______ for different aspects
of life and allow kids to express themselves.
(Adapted from https://www.gettingsmart.com/)
01. A. in which B. on which C. under which D. to which
02. A. lanes B. ways C. routes D. paths
03. A. establishing B. revolving C. satisfying D. overlooking
04. A. presence B. disposal C. convenience D. proximity
05. A. infinite B. definite C. ubiquitous D. irresistible
06. A. leads B. lies C. lays D. rises
07. A. turn out B. set out C. take out D. work out
08. A. transferable B. communicable C. comparable D. changeable
09. A. transform B. convert C. modify D. figure
10. A. useful B. practical C. handy D. helpful
Part 2: Read the following passage and think of the word which best fits each of the numbered
blanks. (2.0 point)
Many parents today use technology incredibly well and feel comfortable with the programs and
online venues that their children are using. Nevertheless, for various (01) _________, some may find
it difficult to relate to their digitally smart youngsters. Such parents may lack a basic understanding
of these forms of socialisation, which are integral (02) _________ children’s lives. Frequently, they
do not have the technical abilities or time needed to keep (03) _________ with their children in their
ever-changing Internet habits. In (04) _________, these parents often lack a basic understanding that
children’s online lives are an extension of their offline lives. The result can be a knowledge and skill
gap, which creates a disconnection in (05) _________ these parents and their children relate.

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Social media sites (06) _________ young people to accomplish online many of the tasks that are
important to them offline; staying connected with friends and family, making new friends, and
exchanging ideas. Older students also use social media to connect with one another on school work.
Some schools successfully use blogs (07) _________ teaching tools, which has the benefit of
reinforcing skills in written expression and creativity. Adolescents are (08) _________ finding that
they can access online information about their health concerns easily. (09) _________, because of
their young age, adolescents can encounter inaccuracies during these searches and may require
parental involvement to (10) _________ that they are using reliable online resources, interpreting
the information correctly, and not becoming overwhelmed by what they are reading.
Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the
following questions.
The First Environmentalist: Rachel Carson
Rachel Louise Carson received her degrees in marine biology from the Pennsylvania College for
Women and in zoology from the Johns Hopkins University. Her true calling turned out to be much
broader in range than the academic study of wildlife, however. As Carson’s career as a scientific
writer progressed, she became interested in the effects of artificial chemicals on the natural
environment. Through her published research, she was the first to direct public attention to the
environmental damage caused by the indiscriminate use of pesticides in agriculture. She is thus
regarded as the public figure who launched the environmentalist movement.
Upon enrolling in college, Carson had initially intended to major in English and become a journalist
or novelist. Her attentiveness to presentation allowed her to convey even rather dry facts in an
evocative prose style that held the attention of the general reader. Wedded to her extensive
academic training in biology, Carson’s talent for expressive writing positioned her ideally to
bring scientific findings about ecology to a mass audience. She published a famous trilogy about
the delicate and complex ecology of the sea, beginning with Under the Sea-Wind. That first volume
took a large-scale approach, describing the living systems of the ocean in everyday, easily
understood terms. Under the Sea-Wind was only a moderate commercial success, but it, along with
Carson’s writings for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, set the stage for her second
volume, published ten years after the first. The Sea Around Us made Rachel Carson a household
name. It became not only a bestseller but also a National Book Award winner. In it, Carson examined
more explicitly than before the effects of human action on the creatures of the ocean. The last book
in the trilogy was The Edge of the Sea, in which Carson trained her writerly and scientific gaze on
the shoreline of the East Coast to examine the endangered organisms that populated it.
These books established Carson as a public figure who advocated respect for the environment, but
the work that would be her most lasting legacy was yet to come. She began to examine data on the
effects of agricultural pesticides, spurred in part by a letter from two friends who owned a farm in
Massachusetts and expressed concern that sprayed pesticides were causing harm to local wildlife.
Carson’s research convinced her that high exposure to pesticides such as DDT threatened not only
beneficial insects and birds but also people. She put her conclusions in a landmark fourth scientific
volume, Silent Spring. In the famous image that gave the book its title, Carson hypothesized about
an ecosystem in which the calling of birds had been silenced by poison in soil and groundwater.
Carson alleged that the regulations governing use of these chemicals were inadequate, though her
positions were not as extreme as they are sometimes now characterized. She did not support the
outright banning of pesticides. Rather, she objected to “indiscriminate” use, which is to say, use

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without any thought for caution and moderation. Eventually, Carson’s views were taken seriously at
the highest levels of government. President John F. Kennedy’s Science Advisory Committee
solicited her advice on how to improve rules about pesticide use. She also testified before Congress.
Through her influence, she assisted in bringing about far stricter controls on toxic chemicals such as
DDT, which deteriorates slowly and thus remains in soil and groundwater for very long periods of
time.
Although Carson’s fame meant that she was in demand as a public speaker, she much preferred the
solitude of research and writing. She employed assistants but frequently did even tedious archival
research herself to avoid wasting time reviewing material with which she was already familiar. The
same concern with clarity and elimination of waste characterized her writing itself. Though Carson
died in 1964, two years after the publication of Silent Spring, that book is still frequently cited in
environmental policy recommendations by analysts and regulators. Her best-selling work, it also
remains a staple of high school and college science classes. Indeed, more than one major publication
has deemed Carson one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century.
(Adapted from Toefl Reading)
01. The word launched in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. wrote about B. reorganised C. began D. researched
02. Which of the sentences below that best expresses the essential information in the boldfaced
sentence in the passage?
A. Carson felt it necessary to choose between becoming a scientist and becoming a popular writer.
B. People were surprised at the large-scale damage Carson's writings brought to their attention.
C. Carson initially found it difficult to write about ecology for a mass audience.
D. Carson was able to popularize her views by combining her writing talent and knowledge of
biology.
03. The author uses the phrase a household name in paragraph 2 to indicate that Carson ______.
A. became famous B. wrote very slowly
C. did not socialise much D. was already planning her third book
04. The word trained in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. questioned B. studied C. reviewed D. aimed
05. According to paragraph 3, Carson was influenced to write Silent Spring by ______.
A. observing the use of pesticides at her farm B. a letter from friends
C. the public reaction to her first three books D. her illnesses caused by DDT
06. It can be inferred from the passage that DDT is especially dangerous because ______.
A. it is the most commonly used pesticide B. its taste attracts birds
C. it does not disappear quickly D. it takes a long time to kill insects
07. The “silent spring” in the title of Carson's fourth major book refers to ______.
A. the long gap between her two books
B. people's unwillingness to speak out against pollution
C. the death of wildlife from agricultural chemicals
D. the hidden dangers of pesticides
08. The word alleged in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. ruled B. argued C. disproved D. limited
09. The word indiscriminate in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. ineffective B. uncontrolled C. illegal D. funded

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10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as evidence of Carson's influence on
the regulation of pesticides?
A. She spoke before Congress. B. She served on a presidential committee.
C. She wrote the first set of pesticide regulations. D. Her work is still cited by regulators.

SECTION FIVE: WRITING (4 POINTS)

Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original
one. (1.0 point)
01. Collecting celebrities’ autographs gives the children a lot of pleasure.
® The children derive ____________________________________________________________
02. Coffee shops are forbidden to serve over ten customers at the time during social distancing.
® On no account ________________________________________________________________
03. Someone has suggested the resignation of the Minister.
® It __________________________________________________________________________
04. It was wrong of them not to give the newcomers any instructions to do their tasks.
® The newcomers _______________________________________________________________
05. People estimate that the company manufactured more than 5,000 small planes last years.
® More than 5,000 small planes ____________________________________________________
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not
CHANGE the word given. (1.0 point)
01. I am dying to visit Son Doong Cave. (bucket)
® Son Doong Cave is ____________________________________________________________
02. Using this new design programme can be tricky at first, but you’ll soon know how to use it.
(hang)
® Tricky as ____________________________________________________________________
03. Tom’s colleagues were surprised to see his rude behaviours at the party last night. (conduct)
® To __________________________________________________________________________
04. I promise that I will do everything possible to resolve this matter by next week. (have)
® I give________________________________________________________________________
05. The girl was about the cry when she was punished by her teacher. (point)
® The girl ______________________________________________________________________
Part 3: Write an essay of about 200 words on the following topic (2.0 points)
“It is said that learning History via social networking sites such as Facebook or Tiktok is more
effective than learning it at school”. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your answer.

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