SỞ GD-ĐT HẢI DƯƠNG KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023

Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO Thời gian làm bài. 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)

Mark 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.
Question 1. A. sad B. pan C. hand D. call
Question 2. A. charger B. teacher C. chemist D. children

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. conceal B. contain C. conserve D. conquer
Question 4. A. partnership B. computer C. attitude D. company

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. The patients_______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving
conventional medicine.
A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treated
Question 6. Mr. Brown receives a _______ salary than anyone else in the company.
A. big B. biggest C. bigger D. the bigger
Question 7. The host will read the questions _______.
A. until the participants will be fully prepared B. after the participants had been fully prepared
C. after the participants are fully prepared D. before the participants was fully prepared
Question 8. We're particularly proud _______ our company's environmental record.
A. from B. with C. of D. at
Question 9.The book is interesting, _______ ?
A. wasn’t it B. hasn’t it? C. doesn’t it D. isn’t it
Question 10. Vera is reading _______ interesting book about space exploration.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 11. The custom of _______ ancestors is a beautiful, rich, and colorful and joyful tradition in Vietnamese
culture.
A. worshiping B. praying C. honoring D. respecting
Question 12. The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have _______ by 2050.
A. taken over B. caught up C. used off D. run out
Question 13.  In order to avoid having unexpected problems on the road, car owners are advised_______ out
regular maintenance on their vehicles.
A. carrying B. carry C. carried D. to carry
Question 14. Stop _______ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
Question 15. When the fire started, Peter _______ in the laboratory.
A. worked B. was working C. is working D. had worked
Question 16. As estimated in the report, the earthquake in Turkey _______ widespread damage to not only the
coastal cities but the mountainous areas as well.
A. made                   B. caused                     C. led                        D. brought
Question 17. The result of the election _______ to the public tomorrow.
A. will be announced B. will announce C. announced D. is announcing
Question 18. Maria often paints areas of_______ beauty, such as lakes, forests and waterfalls.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalise
Question 19. Taking off one's footwear before entering a home or a temple before worship _______ a sign of
respect, humility, and submissiveness.
A. infers B. refers C. denotes D. deduces

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 20. David is talking to Lucy about her painting.
- David: “What a beautiful painting!”
- Lucy: “__________________.”
A. No problem B. It's on the wall C. I'm glad you like it D. You're welcome
Question 21. Sue and Daisy are talking about eating out.
- Sue: “Should we try that restaurant? I hear the food is cheap!”
- Daisy: __________________ . There's a reason the food is cheap!
A. Then we can save some money
B. And the view is wonderful
C. But that restaurant is spacious and clean
D. Their food is supposed to be bad, though

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 22. In the past, women have been confined to the domestic sphere.
A. restricted B. omitted C. excited D. pleased
Question 23. If you want to keep your job, you'll need to toe the line and meet your deadlines.
A. break the rules B. follow the rules C. wait in a long line D. keep your toes warm

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 24. There’s never a dull moment when Tony is around because his funny stories always give people a great
time.
A. tiring B. interesting C. boring D. disappointing
Question 25. We are ready to be answerable to the manager for anything that goes wrong.
A. dutiful B. responsible C. accountable D. irresponsible

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 26. Passengers are not permitted to use their mobile phones during the flight.
A. Passengers needn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
B. Passengers mustn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
C. Passengers shouldn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
D. Passengers wouldn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
Question 27. My friend last visited his home town fifteen years ago.
A. My friend hasn’t visited his home town for fifteen years.
B. My friend didn’t visit his home town fifteen years ago.
C. My friend has visited his home town for fifteen years.
D. My friend was in his home town for fifteen years.
Question 28. The teacher asked him: “Why didn’t you do your homework?”
A. The teacher asked him why he hadn’t done your homework.
B. The teacher asked him why he hadn’t done his homework.
C. The teacher asked him why hadn’t he done his homework.
D. The teacher asked him why he didn’t do his homework.

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 29. A professor of economy and history at our university has developed a new theory of the relationship
A B
between historical events and financial crises.
C D
Question 30. The little girl disappears three days ago, and the police are still looking for her now.
A B C D
Question 31. The new exhibition centre in our town has attracted many visitors because of their unique collections
of
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visual arts.
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 32. The Internet connection is not stable. She cannot post her pictures on Instagram.
A. If the Internet connection had been stable, she could have posted her pictures on Instagram.
B. If only the Internet connection is stable, so she could post her pictures on Instagram.
C. She wishes the Internet connection were stable so that she could post her pictures on Instagram.
D. If the Internet connection were not stable, she couldn’t post her pictures.
Question 33. My cousin was too ill. He couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
A. So ill was my cousin that he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
B. Had my cousin been too ill, he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
C. But for my cousin's illness, he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
D. Such ill was my cousin that he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.

Read the following passage and mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to pursue. In this world of
diversity, making such a choice is not easy for both children and parents. In the old days, it was not much a problem
to do the task because there were not so (34) _______ diverse learning areas to choose from. Besides, there were
only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor, engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher, etc. to think about. Most
higher learning usually led to a financially successful life. (35) _______ , the cost of education was not so high.
Today‟s world is entirely different from the things (36) _______ have just been described. The job market is
constantly changing due to innovative technology and new (37) _______ . Meanwhile, most teenagers have difficulty
in identifying their own interests. There are a variety of well-organized career talks and student counseling workshops
to guide and help teenagers (38) ______ what course to take.
Question 34. A. many B. much C. little D. few
Question 35. A. In addition B. Otherwise C. For example D. Therefore
Question 36. A. who B. that C. what D. whom
Question 37. A. competition B. rejection C. participation D. termination
Question 38. A. apply B. study C. decide D. employ

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.
Many universities around the world are proud to have long histories and strong traditions. However, very few
universities can claim to be among the oldest in the world.
Nalanda University, in Bihar. India, was established around 600 BC. It was most likely the world's first
university. In the past, scholars came from Europe, China, and all over India to learn about science, medicine, the
Buddhist religion, and other subjects. The university is in ruins now, but at one time it was an impressive school with
temples, classrooms, libraries, and dormitories.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the University of AI-Karaoume in Fes, Morocco, is the
oldest surviving university in the world. It was probably founded in 859 and became a famous place to study natural
sciences. The first university in Europe is definitely the University of Bologna, in Italy. It was one of the few
universities in Europe that were not influenced by religion. Professors were forbidden from teaching outside the
university, and so students came from all over Europe to study with its famous teachers.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Pleading by Neil J Anderson)
Question 39. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Foreign students at ancient universities B. Students at the most famous universities
C. The world's oldest universities D. Subjects that are taught at universities
Question 40. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. science B. university C. religion D. medicine
Question 41. According to paragraph 2, Nalanda University _______.
A. was destroyed B. was the first university in the world
C. only taught science subjects D. invited scholars from different countries to teach
Question 42. The word founded in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.
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 A. damaged B. created C. recovered D. renamed

Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Natural science subjects aren't taught at the University of AI-Karaouine
B. Students could learn religion at the University of Nalanda
C. The University of AI-Karaouine still exists in the modern world.
D. Teachers at Bologna University weren't allowed to teach outside.

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.
Nobody knows how long people have been using the words "Ladies First,’ nor is anyone sure where the
concept came from. However, neither of these facts matters today. The important question is whether the tradition is
still relevant, and if men should continue respecting it.
In the past, there was a strict set of rules concerning men’s behavior toward women - or rather “Ladies" as
they were called then. Men wearing hats used to take them off in the presence of women. They used to stand up
whenever a woman entered or left a room, and they did the same at a dining table. Men used to hold a door for a
woman to allow her to go through first. They always used to pay for meals. All of these customs were considered
good manners, and people looked down on men who did not conform. In fact, this set of rules actually made things
easier for men. If they broke a rule, they knew perfectly well that they were going to offend somebody.
Today, it is much easier to cause offense without meaning to. For example, if a man opens a door to let a
woman through first, and she does without saying thank you, the man may feel offended. And if a man invites a
woman to a restaurant of his choice on their first date, and then asks her to pay her half of the check, it may be the
woman who gets upset. Women no longer want to be treated as the weaker sex, which leaves men in a dilemma. It
is believed that if the man has invited the woman out, then he should pay the check. Actually, it’s the invitation to
dinner itself that is important here, not the amount of money spent.
So the answer to our original question is: yes. "Ladies First" is still relevant today, but not in the same way as
it was in the past. Most women appreciate a kind gesture made by a man, but he should never accompany it with the
words "Ladies First" - it spoils the effect completely!
(Adapted from American English File 3 Workbook)
Question 44. What is the main idea of the reading passage?
A. How men should behave toward women in the 21st century.
B. How men expressed their appreciation to women in the past.
C. The difference between men’s and women’s manners.
D. The history of social etiquette for gentlemen.
Question 45. The word conform in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. accommodate B. comply C. update D. integrate
Question 46. According to the passage, _______.
A. the term of “Ladies first” originated in Europe in the Middle Ages.
B. the idea of “Ladies first” is a new notion in modern cultures.
C. men invented “Ladies first” as they had difficulty behaving well toward women.
D. it is not known when the idea of “Ladies first” commenced.
Question 47. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. “Ladies first” was helpful for males to conduct himself properly toward females.
B. Men have developed a modern code of conduct to follow.
C. Men may feel baffled since women expect more equality.
D. Men were not held in high esteem when they failed to follow “Ladies first”.
Question 48. The word dilemma in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. quandary B. deadlock C. fury D. embarrassment
Question 49. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Men should not underestimate women’s expectations of politeness.
B. The rules of “Ladies first” is outdated and should be replaced.
C. Women feel offended if men overspend on their first date.
D. The concept of “Ladies first” is still applicable for men’s gestures.
Question 50. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.

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A. answer B. question C. Ladies first D. invitation

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