SỞ GD&ĐT NAM ĐỊNH KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2022

CỤM TRƯỜNG THÀNH PHỐ NAM ĐỊNH Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 1 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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Họ và tên thí sinh: ..................................................... Số báo danh: ................... Mã đề : 123

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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. evolve B. protect C. argue D. resist
Question 2: A. important B. beautiful C. initial D. impatient

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. band B. face C. can D. match
Question 4: A. cats B. steps C. fields D. folks

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each
of the following exchanges.
Question 5: Nam and Mai are talking about the movie on TV yesterday.
- Nam:” Do you enjoy the movie yesterday? “
- Mai:” ______ “
A. Not really. I couldn’t follow the story. B. Yes, it’s warmer than today.
C. No, I dislike moving. D. Certainly, I’d be glad to.
Question 6: Trang and Dung are preparing for the group discussion about diseases next Monday.
- Trang:” Omicron, Delta, flu and cold: What are the differences? “
- Dung:” ______ “
A. How terrible Covid-19 is!
B. That’s too much information
C. Do you know? I don’t care
D. I don’t know. Let’s look for the answer on the Internet

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 7: The quality of online exams is in doubt as there is no ______ solution that can prevent cheating
exams.
A. effective B. effect C. effectively D. effectiveness
Question 8: What she says about her grandfather being a foreign prince sounds like a ______ story to me.
A. deep B. high C. large D. tall
Question 9: ______ classical dance for six years, Jane finally felt ready to perform in public.
A. Studying B. Having studied C. To study D. Being studied
Question 10: I will call you ______.
A. when I get off the plane B. as soon as I got off the plane
C. until I got off the plane D. after I had got off the plane
Question 11: A number of young teachers nowadays ______ themselves to teaching disadvantaged children.
A. offer B. stick C. devote D. give
Question 12: He quickly ______ his illness and came back to school with high spirit.
A. got over B. took in C. went off D. tried out
Question 13: He always buy some really ______ cheese to make the kids happy.
A. French delicious round B. round delicious French
C. delicious round French D. French round delicious
Question 14: He was able to ______ himself through his painting.
A. achieve B. succeed C. accomplish D. fulfil
Question 15: 2022 was supposed to be a year of recovery for a travel industry hit hard by the global
coronavirus pandemic. ______, Russia's invasion of Ukraine could have just changed that.
A. However B. Besides C. Although D. Therefore
Question 16: She has recently been under the weather, ______?
A. isn’t she B. isn’t her C. hasn’t she D. hasn’t her
Question 17: We ______ our quality time when the unexpected guess came.
A. were having B. had C. had been having D. have had
Question 18: When preparing a CV, university ______ can consider attaching a separate report about official
work experience during the course.
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
Question 19: My brother usually listens to music ______ the evening.
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 A. on B. in C. at D. by
Question 20: Gold ______ in California in the nineteenth century.
A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover             D. they discovered
Question 21: The larger the apartment, ______ the rent.
A. the expensive B. the more expensive
C. most expensive D. the most expensive

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 22: There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are turning to
digitalized reading materials.
A. deficiency B. intensity C. popularity D. scarcity
Question 23: The candidate was rejected as he could not fulfill all the requirements of the position.
A. produce B. establish C. satisfy D. acquire

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 24: Sally has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the world; she
must be on cloud nine now.
A. extremely panicked B. obviously delighted C. incredibly optimistic D. desperately sad
Question 25: A.I. is an advanced technology currently used in a lot of fields, especially manufacturing.
A. modern B. old-fashioned C. narrow-minded D. attractive

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.
The oceans of the world are precious because they help regulate the temperature of the planet and they
are home to a myriad of sea creatures that we depend on as sources of food. (26) ______, human beings have
created a swirling mess of garbage. The one located in the Pacific now is known as the Great Pacific Garbage
Patch, and it is not a pretty (27) ______. We all use little pieces on a daily basis, and most of the time we don’t
even notice that we are doing it. (28) ______ people say that any time they walk into a convenience store and
buy a bottled or canned drink, the clerk will offer them a straw to drink with it.
In an ideal world, all of the plastic would be recycled and there would be zero waste. This is not the
case, however, and a huge amount of the plastic ends up (29) ______ its way to our oceans due to
carelessness. If it ends up in the Pacific Ocean, it will eventually become part of the disgusting patch of
garbage. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, (30) ______may be impossible to clean up, is doing a lot of harm to
sea life. If anything, we can do our best to avoid over-using plastic.
Question 26:  A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Besides
Question 27:  A. sight B. view C. landscape D. scene
Question 28:  A. Every B. Much C. Each D. Many
Question 29:  A. having B. making C. doing D. taking
Question 30:  A. whom B. who C. which D. whose
(Adapted from “Great Pacific Garbage Patch | National Geographic Society”)

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.
Thanks to modern technology, the world has developed rapidly and our lives have become more
convenient than ever before. For the elderly, however, being surrounded by various types of new technology can
be unpleasant, and it is a known fact that many senior citizens have difficulty using computers and smartphones.
And there are many different explanations for this.
Obviously, there is a big digital gap. Old adults didn’t grow up with smart devices in their hands.
Computers were big, phones had wires, and a simple and light laptop nowadays is much more powerful than the
best computers from the 80s. The gap in technology becomes bigger every day, and it is extremely difficult for
seniors to catch up without any help.
Another barrier is the elderly’s natural fear of new technology. As humans, we have been always afraid of
the unknown. In many cases, doing something that we’ve never done before is very risky and uncertain, which
terrifies us. For example, some seniors may be afraid of putting any personal information on the Internet and
won’t want to learn digital skills until they feel comfortable, while others think that because of their limited
knowledge, they will break the computer if they do something wrong while playing around with it.
Lack of time is also a big problem. Learning how to use technology (or anything else) means that you
have to allocate time for researching and practicing as well as being patient and persistent enough to make
progress and see the benefits. This, combined with the factors mentioned above, is a major reason why older
generations are often not enthusiastic about developing their digital skills.
(Adapted from easytechseniors.com)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. What makes technology so scary for old people B. The benefits of new technology for senior citizens
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Question 32: According to paragraph 3, old people have a fear of new technology because ______.
A. they consider new technology such as the Internet or computers to be unnatural.
B. they are uncertain about how they should feel, and fear is the most natural reaction.
C. they do not feel very comfortable about having to learn new things at an old age.
D. they think their lack of technological knowledge will lead to negative consequences.
Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. information B. the Internet C. computer D. limited knowledge
Question 34: The word “allocate” in the first paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. provide B. spend C. donate D. present
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a reason for the elderly’s difficulty
using new technology?
A. a big digital gap B. lack of time
C. natural fear of new technology D. convenient life

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.
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose
of an application is to attract an employer’s attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To
do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job.
Like a resume, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate
your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional care, it
is likely to be very effective. While the resume must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance
to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it
should emphasize your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you
know both yourself and the company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It
should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should
never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing
your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement
requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them “negotiable.” However,
when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this reason, you should
investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don’t want to ask for less than you
deserve or more than is reasonable.
(Adapted from “Select Readings – Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen )
Question 36. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Things to avoid during a job interview.
B. Advice on how to find a good job.
C. Tips for writing an effective letter of application.
D. Differences between a resume and a letter of application.
Question 37. According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to______.
A. advertise a product to attract more customers.
B. present what he/she wants from the job.
C. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview.
D. get further information about the company.
Question 38. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to______.
A. the resume. B. an opportunity.
C. the letter of application. D. your work.
Question 39. The word “explicitly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______.
A. clearly. B. slightly. C. quickly. D. shortly.
Question 40. The word “broach” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to______.
A. investigate. B. understand. C. introduce. D. avoid.
Question 41. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is NOT true?
A. It is unwise to mention a salary range even in an interview.
B. The letter should focus on the candidates’ strongest and most relevant characteristics.
C. The candidates shouldn’t praise themselves or ask for sympathy.
D. The letter shouldn’t present what the applicants want from the job.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The letter of application and the resume are the same in the form, style and content.
B. The applicants should describe their last jobs and employers in details, including their dissatisfaction.
C. The letter of application should expand upon the information contained in the applicant’s resume.
D. The aim of an application is to pay attention to the employer and ask for an interview.
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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 43: I am not with you in London right now. I can’t show you some places of interest.
A. As long as I am with you in London right now, I can show you some places of interest.
B. I wish I were with you in London right now and could show you some places of interest.
C. If I am with you in London right now, I can show you some places of interest.
D. If only I had been with you in London right now and could show you some places of interest.
Question 44: Students are banned from using mobile phones in schools. There is no exception whatsoever.
A. Under no circumstances are students prohibited from using mobile phones in schools.
B. On no account are students permitted to use mobile phones in schools.
C. At no time were students permitted to use mobile phones in schools.
D. In no way are students prohibited from using mobile phones in schools.

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 45: He said, "Nora and Jim are getting married tomorrow”.
A. He said that Nora and Jim are getting married tomorrow
B. He said that Nora and Jim were getting married the next day.
C. He said that Nora and Jim were getting married tomorrow.
D. He said that Nora and Jim are getting married the next day.
Question 46: The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. A year ago, I often went to the museum. B. I have not been to the museum for a year.
C. At last I went to the museum after a year. D. My going to the museum lasted a year.
Question 47: It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.
A. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore. B. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.
C. We mightn’t get a visa for Singapore. D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore.

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 48: A turtle differs from other reptiles in that its body is encased in a protective shell of their own.
A B C D
Question 49: Harry confirmed that he would be staying in an advisable capacity but not in his current
A B
post of chief executive.
C D
Question 50: Yesterday morning, it takes me two hours to repaint my bedroom and decorate the living room.
A B C D

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