BỘ ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA CHUẨN CẤU TRÚC

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

ĐỀ SỐ 4
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Số câu hỏi: 50 câu - Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

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. tortoise B. opinion C. focus D. purpose
Question 2. A. nourish B. flourish C. courageous D. southern
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. competition B. repetition C. equivalent D. disappointment
Question 4. A. ambitious B. assemble C. equivalent D. vacancy
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. Our company has to ________ ways of reducing costs.
A. take in B. think over C. work out D. look out
Question 6. Remember that when doing something, you should ________.
A. weigh up the pros and cons B. turn over a new leaf
C. go down well with D. get through to
Question 7. She is playing music at ________ volume and disturbing all her neighbors.
A. utter B. supreme C. total D. full
Question 8. She is always flying ________ the handle about the slightest things.
A. off B. over C. around D. through
Question 9. ________ surprised everybody.
A. That she passed the exam B. Because she passed the exam
C. Which she passed the exam D. She passed the exam
Question 10. You shouldn’t make a(n) _______ decision. Think about it first.
A. snap B. abrupt C. spontaneous D. careless
Question 11. People over eighteen are ________ for membership in this club.
A. legal B. capable C. eligible D. permissible
Question 12. The girl was ________ from hospital this morning only a week after her operation.
A. ejected B. expelled C. evicted D. discharged
Question 13. His contract ________ in three months, so he’s looking for another job.
A. runs down B. runs out C. goes out D. goes away
Question 14. The little girl can’t even sit up yet, ________ stand and walk.
A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than
Question 15. I’ve yet ________ a person as David.
A. to meet as interesting B. to have met such interesting
C. been meeting as interesting D. been meeting such interesting
Question 16. The economic crisis has brought about a slump ________ the world trade.
A. in B. on C. up D. for
Question 17. That film was so sad that we all were reduced ________ tears at the end.
A. with B onto C. to D. into
Question 18. Thanks a lot of lending me your raincoat; it really came in ________.
A. used B. handy C. handful D. needy
Question 19. Ben was ________ something under his breath, but his son didn’t catch what he said.
 A. whispering B. muttering C. growling D. swallowing
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. Earthquakes are regarded as one of the most devastating forces known to man.
A. terrifying B. destructive C. fascinating D. mysterious
Question 21. That stunning beach was overrun with tourists so I decided to go back another day.
A. having no tourists B. not having enough tourists
C. crowded with tourists D. having tourists running
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. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
Question 23. It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious B. indistinct C. transparent D. evident
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. John is talking to Daisy about the final exam.
John: "I didn’t do well in the final exam’’.
Daisy:" ________."
A. That’s a shame! B. Don’t mention it.
C. What a drag D. That will be the day!
Question 25. Hoa: “Tm sorry. I left my laptop home.” - Nam:” ________ “
A. Well. You do? I’m sorry. B. Oh. What a pity for that.
C. Never mind. I’ve got another one. D. No way. It’s up to you.
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.
Quan Ho is a Vietnamese style of folk music that is often performed in spring festivals in the
north of Vietnam. Bac Ninh province is (26) _______ to the traditional music which was first
recorded in the 13th century and officially recognized as the (27) _______ Cultural Heritage by
UNESCO in 2009. It is characterized by its meaningful lyrics, folk beauty of music and the way it is
performed.
There are a large number of Quan Ho melodies. A pair of female singers sing a ‘challenge
phrase’ (cau ra) and a pair of male singers sing ‘a matching phrase’ (cau doi), which repeats the
melody phrase. Most of lyrics focus on topics related to love and sentimental desire of young adults.
Hardly any form of cultural activities place men and women (28) _______ an equal basis like Quan
Ho; young adults are free to communicate and (29) _______ their feelings with each other and more
importantly, lyrics convey their high emphasis on genuine feelings rather than money or social
status in a romantic relationship.
Quan Ho seems to be a game instead of a folk music as teams of singers compete with each
other through the match of lyrics and of melodies to bring wonderful performance to audiences. The
melodies as well as the lyrics are so beautiful and rich in poetry that the appearance of instruments
sometimes seems to be abundant; the musical message is sufficient by (30) _______ .
Question 26. A. house B. place C. home D. environment
Question 27. A. Intangible B. Physical C. Mental D. Tangible
Question 28. A. in B. with C. of D. on
Question 29. A. talk B. demonstrate C. express D. infer
Question 30. A. it B. them C. itself D. themselves
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.
 In the modern word, people are always looking for more ways of keeping fit and staying
healthy. The following are some ways to help you become healthy.
Running is excellent exercise. Before you begin running you should warm up first by using
slow movements that make all your muscles work. But be careful! If you stretch when your muscles
are cold, you might hurt yourself. Always wear comfortable clothing and make sure your trainers
are in good shape. If you wear shoes that support your whole foot well, you will put less pressure on
your knees. You should start exercising slowly, at a pace you can keep up for about 15 minutes. Try
to exercise on soft ground, as this will protect your knees and hips from too much stress.
It’s OK if you sometimes go to bed late but if you usually cut down on your sleep, it will soon
have a negative effect on your skin. If you get a good night’s rest, it will do you the world of good.
Lack of sleep can cause acne or dry skin. Make sure that you get a good night’s sleep by going to
bed and getting up at regular times: don’t burn the candle at both ends. During the day, keep active:
if you don’t get enough exercise during the day, you may end up sleepless all night.
Most of us live in big polluted cities. If you got more fresh air, you would look healthier and
more attractive. A brisk walk is one of the best things you can do for circulation and appearance.
Walking slowly is useful but a quick pace gets more oxygen into your lungs. So don’t just go for a
pleasant stroll, try and find an area that doesn’t have much pollution, and get moving!
Many young people feel guilty about eating too much chocolate, and some even say that they
are addicted to it, though there is no evidence to support this. Nevertheless, if your diet is balanced,
you needn’t feel guilty: eating chocolate in moderation is fine - but don’t eat it instead of a proper
meal!
Question 31. The writer says that you should ________.
A. start running as quickly as possible B. run before start doing exercise
C. run before you warm up D. warm up before running
Question 32. Running on soft ground is good because ________.
A. it makes your hips weaker B. you will feel more relaxed
C. it is better for your knees D. it protects your trainers
Question 33. The writer says that going to bed late ________.
A. has no negative effects on your health B. does harm to your skin
C. will make you feel comfortable D. is OK if you get up early
Question 34. The best way to get more oxygen is ________.
A. walking slowly
B. walking quickly along the busy street
C. walking quickly in a place where there is no or little pollution
D. going for a pleasant stroll
Question 35. It is OK to eat chocolate ________,
A. if you have a balanced diet B. if it doesn’t a lot of fat
C. if it gives you pleasure D. if you eat it regularly
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.
Railroads reshaped the North American environment and reoriented North American behavior.
"In a quarter of a century", claimed the Omaha Daily Republican in 1883, "they have made the
people of the United States homogeneous, breaking through the peculiarities and provincialisms
which marked separate and unmingling sections.”
The railroad simultaneously stripped the landscape of the natural resources, made velocity of
transport and economy of scale necessary parts of industrial production, and carried consumer
goods to households; it dispatched immigrants to unsettled places, drew emigrants away from farms
and villages to cities, and sent men and guns to battle. It standardized time and travel, seeking to
annihilate distance and space by allowing movement at any time and in any season or type of
weather. In its grand and impressive terminals and stations, architects recreated historic Roman
temples and public baths, French chateaus and Italian bell towers - edifices that people used as
stages for many of everyday life’s high emotions: meeting and parting, waiting and worrying,
planning new starts or coming home.
Passenger terminals, like the luxury express trains that hurled people over spots, spotlight the
romance of railroading. (The twentieth-Century Limited sped between Chicago and New York in
twenty hours by 1915). Equally important to everyday life were the slow freight transport chugging
through industrial zones, the morning and evening commuter locals shuttling back urban terminals,
and the incessant comings and goings that occurred in the classifications, or switching, yards.
Moreover, in addition to its being a transportation pathway equipped with a mammoth physical
plant of tracks signals, crossings, bridges, and junctions, plus telegraph and telephone lines the
railroad nurtured factory complexes, warehouses, and generating stations, forming along its right-
of-way what has aptly been called "the metropolitan corridor" of the American landscape.
Question 36. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The influence of ancient architecture on the design of railroad terminals.
B. The importance of natural resources in the development of railroads.
C. The railroad’s impact on daily life in the United States in the nineteenth century.
D. Technological improvements in the area of communication in the nineteenth century.
Question 37. It can be inferred from the quote from the Omaha Daily Republican in the first
paragraph that railroads ________.
A. made all sections of the nation much wealthier
B. brought more unity to what had been a fragmented nation
C. reduced dependence on natural resources
D. had no effect on the environment of the United States
Question 38. The word "it” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. transport B. scale C. production D. railroad
Question 39. The word "annihilate" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. conquer B. utilize C. separate D. mechanize
Question 40. All of the following were true of impressive passenger terminals EXCEPT ________.
A. their architecture was influenced by the architecture of Europe
B. luxury express trains traveled between them
C. they were usually located in small towns
D. they were important to many commuters
Question 41. According to the passage, which type of development lined the area along the
metropolitan corridor ________.
A. stores and shopping areas B. recreational areas
C. industrial D. agricultural
Question 42. The author mentions the Twentieth-Century Limited as an example of ________.
A. a luxury train B. a commuter train
C. a freight train D. an underground train
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. (A) According to a research, (B) many traumatic experiences (C) has been traced to
events (D) during childhood.
Question 44. These dams were (A) used to control flooding, provide water for (B) irrigation, and
(C) generating electricity (D) for the local area.
Question 45. When you talk (A) to the old woman, please remember (B) to speak out (C) as she’s
(D) hard of hearing.
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. We bought two motorbikes. Neither of them worked well.
A. We bought two motorbikes, of which neither worked well.
 B. We bought two motorbikes which neither of worked well.
C. We bought two motorbikes, neither of whom worked well.
D. We bought two motorbikes, neither of which worked well.
Question 47. Michael said, "You’d better not lend them any money, Jane.”
A. Michael asked Jane if she had lent them any money.
B. Michael commanded Jane not to lend them any money.
C. Michael advised Jane not to lend them any money.
D. Michael ordered Jane not to lend them any money.
Question 48.They haven’t heard any news from her so far.
A. No news has been heard from her so far.
B. No news is heard from her so far.
C. No news have been heard from her so far.
D. Any news has been heard from her so far.
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. Nam cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
A. As long as Nam cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
B. Having finished reading the book, Nam cannot lend it to me.
C. Nam cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it.
D. Not having finished reading the book, Nam will lend it to me.
Question 50. My friend is an efficient engineer. It is hard for him to get a job.
A. It is hard for my friend to get a job because he is an efficient engineer
B. That my friend is an efficient engineer makes it hard for him to get a job.
C. Despite the fact that my friend is an efficient engineer, he finds it hard to get a job.
D. If my friend wouldn’t be an efficient engineer, he would get a job.