CHUẨN BỊ CHO KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2023

Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ MAY MẮN ĐẦU XUÂN QUÝ MÃO 2023
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; 50 câu trắc nghiệm

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. counter B. product C. typhoon D. decade
Question 2. A. nominal B. attractive C. relative D. edible
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. man B. dash C. land D. art
Question 4. A. required B. controlled C. reflected D. studied

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. I saw that man take a phone out of his pocket.
A. black nice small B. nice small black
C. nice black small D. small black nice
Question 6. Let’s eat out tonight, ?
A. will you B. do you C. don’t you D. shall we
Question 7. Cindy will pay me back _.
A. once she had received her salary B. until she received her salary
C. while she was receiving her salary D. when she receives her salary
Question 8. The production process was shortened thanks to _.
A. automatic B. automate C. automatically D. automation
Question 9. He’s charge of distributing these leaflets.
A. in B. at C. under D. on
Question 10. cheating on the test, Jack got an F and failed.
A. Catching B. Be caught C. Having caught D. Having been caught
Question 11. The president decided to step down because he failed to economic growth.
A. provide B. deliver C. accommodate D. reveal
Question 12. There no news since the day the boy went missing.
A. was B. is C. has been D. are
Question 13. The police wanted to see her son’s birth .
A. diploma B. certificate C. licence D. degree
Question 14. He a new record by running the 100 metres in 10 seconds.
A. laid B. judged C. set D. stared
Question 15. It’s a good idea for you to drink glass of water after getting up every morning.
A. an B. Ø C. the D. a
Question 16. the poverty, they still managed to maintain their quality of life.
A. Although B. Despite C. Instead of D. Because
Question 17. I couldn't believe that one of my closest colleagues the story about me to tell
others.
A. took out B. kept on C. put away D. made up
Question 18. Karl at the meeting because of her lateness.
A. was criticised B. criticises C. is criticising D. has criticised
Question 19. Her boyfriend was actually not that rich; he was just trying to pull the over her
eyes.
A. wool B. tool C. pool D. fool

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 20. The process of collecting these coins have taken him decades.
A B C D
Question 21. Without a momentous lapse of concentration, the waiter couldn’t have made that
A B C
costly mistake.
D
Question 22. Children really enjoy reading this comic book because of their attractive graphics
A B C
and interesting content.
D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 23. Nhat and Dong are talking about social media.
- Nhat: “I think using social media sites is a waste of time.”
- Dong: “ . It depends on how you use them.”
A. Not really B. I totally agree
C. Don’t mention it D. All right
Question 24. Kate and Warrant are talking about a hiking trip.
- Kate: “Would you like to go with us on the hiking trip this weekend?”
- Warrant: “ . I have a lot of work to do.”
A. That’s a great idea B. I think so
C. Yes, I would D. I’m sorry

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 25. People in this city are not as hospitable as those in Danang.
A. People in this city are more hospitable than those in Danang.
B. People in this city are as hospitable as those in Danang.
C. People in Danang are more hospitable than those in this city.
D. People in Danang are as hospitable as those in this city.

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Question 26. It's forbidden to take photos in the museum.
A. You can’t take photos in the museum.
B. You shouldn’t take photos in the museum.
C. You mustn’t take photos in the museum.
D. You may not take photos in the museum.
Question 27. "I’ll take you home", said John to Bianca.
A. John refused to take Bianca home.
B. John threatened to take Bianca home.
C. John admitted taking Bianca home.
D. John offered to take Bianca home.

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 28. Sam cannot finish the project. You should help her.
A. Unless you help Sam, she cannot finish the project.
B. If you help Sam, she cannot finish the project.
C. Provided that you don’t help Sam, she can finish the project.
D. If Sam finished the project, you could help her.
Question 29. Tiffany was exhausted after her business trip. She lent her mother-in-law a helping hand
with dinner.
A. No sooner had Tiffany lent her mother-in-law a helping hand with dinner than she was exhausted
after her business trip.
B. Not until Tiffany had been exhausted after her business trip did she give her mother-in-law a helping
hand with dinner.
C. However exhausted she was after her business trip, Tiffany gave her mother-in-law a helping hand
with dinner.
D. Not only was Tiffany exhausted after her business trip but she also lent her mother-in-law a helping
hand with dinner.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 30. We couldn't drive in this dense fog. We couldn't see anything.
A. thick B. wide C. cold D. thin
Question 31. There was only one seat left but a woman came before me to take it and I missed the
boat.
A. lost the chance B. grasped the opportunity
C. got on the boat D. stayed out of the boat

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 32. She completed her university education in 2009 and since then she has worked as a
teacher.
A. continued B. finished C. generated D. divided
Question 33. It’s very hard to give the precise meaning of this word because it’s a slang word.
A. accurate B. simple C. bright D. new
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE THE START OF A NEW YEAR?
Although different cultures celebrate in different ways, and even at different times of year, there
seems to be a (34) theme of hoping for better luck or more happiness, love or money in the new
year ahead. Celebrating with fireworks is common, and (35) cultures believe in making a lot of
noise to frighten away bad luck. Some cultures, (36) , make noise in more unusual ways. In Italy,
particularly in the south, there is a custom, called lancio dei cocci, of throwing cups, mugs, pots and
pans out of windows!
Cleaning the house is another very common tradition, as people want to make a fresh start. In Brazil,
people also often wear white to bring good luck and peace for the year ahead. In the Philippines, circles
have a particular importance, (37) money. People wear clothes with dots and circles and
bake circular foods, and walk in a circle around the house at midnight. In Mexico, people (38) want
to travel pack a suitcase and walk around their block of the neighbourhood.
(Adapted from Navigate by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz)
Question 34. A. complete B. precise C. universal D. initial
Question 35. A. many B. much C. each D. a lot
Question 36. A. in addition B. however C. therefore D. for instance
Question 37. A. contributing B. establishing C. delivering D. representing
Question 38. A. whose B. which C. whom D. who

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 39 to 43.
Jamie Oliver wants to change peoples' lives and he is using food to do it. Oliver, a chef, is well-
known for sharing his secrets of cooking healthy food through his magazine, cookbooks, and television
shows. He is also changing lives through his Italian restaurant, Fifteen.
Fifteen started in London, England, as a place to train young adults to work in a kitchen. Oliver's idea
was to create a professional kitchen that can help young people get a fresh start and a chance to become
professional chefs.
Every September, a new group of 18- to 24-year-olds start work at Fifteen. When they start, they are
usually not qualified for a restaurant job, but that will change quickly. In the 12 months of training, the
student chefs study cooking at college and get hands-on training at the restaurant. Besides learning
kitchen skills, they learn the importance of using fresh ingredients and how to create their own recipes.
And their education doesn't stop with preparing and serving food. The students also learn how to
manage money and deal with difficult customers. Overall, the program encourages them to believe in
themselves and enables them to look forward to a future in the restaurant business.
The restaurant's name, Fifteen, comes from the number of students the restaurant had when it started
in 2002. Today, Oliver has three of these restaurants, and a few hundred students have finished the
program. Around 90 percent of the graduates are still working in the food industry. Some own
restaurants or work in some of the best kitchens around the world. Others are now starring in their own
TV shows. They're all great examples of what young people can do if they're given the opportunity and
support.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Neil J Anderson)

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Question 39. Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. An Unusual Recipe B. An Internship Programme
C. A Restaurant for Change D. Changing People’s Lives
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, what is said about Jamie Oliver?
A. He has written several cookbooks.
B. He’s currently living in Italy.
C. His restaurant once appeared on a TV show.
D. His secrets of cooking were passed down by his father.
Question 41. The word hands-on in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. complex B. unclear C. practical D. primary
Question 42. The word them in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. skills B. students C. recipes D. customers
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Fifteen aimed to help young people have experience in working in a kitchen.
B. There were 15 students working at Fifteen when it was opened in 2002.
C. Some students who have finished their training at Fifteen now own restaurants.
D. Most of the students working at Fifteen are good at dealing with angry customers.

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 44 to 50.
The latest World Happiness Report says that prosperity is not the main reason for happiness. If you
suffer real hardship, you are unlikely to be happy, but once your basic needs are met, money and
material things become less of a necessity. Happiness depends more on recognizing the things you have
and appreciating them, rather than getting more things. Yes, money can buy you the latest smartphone,
tablet or fashion item, but this enjoyment is usually short-lived. It seems that deep, long-lasting
happiness comes from intangible things rather than things like smartphones.
One essential factor is human relationships. People who have the support of family members and also
have strong friendships are more likely to be happy. Feeling protected and respected and knowing you
can trust in the people around you is vital. But happiness means you have to give and take. Performing
acts of kindness and generosity on a regular basis, for example, listening to a friend in need or carrying a
neighbour's shopping, will make you feel on top of the world. Even a simple smile can work wonders.
It's not surprising that health is another key contributor to happiness. Poor health will certainly make
you feel down in the mouth. But being healthy and staying healthy requires some effort. A healthy diet
is crucial and so is regular exercise. Laziness will not make you happy. Exercising for twenty to thirty
minutes a day helps to reduce stress and anxiety and makes you feel more positive and optimistic
because it releases endorphins. So, if you've been feeling blue and worrying too much about your
exams, get exercising. You'll also find that you sleep better.
Talking of sleep, do you often wake up feeling miserable? If so, it's probably because you haven't
had enough of it. Teenagers tend to go to bed too late and have to get up early, so many suffer from a
lack of sleep. Tiredness will certainly affect your happiness levels and put you in a bad mood. It also
affects your ability to concentrate and may slow your growth. So if you want to be happy and do well at
school, try to get at least eight hours a night. Now you know the theory, it's time to put it all into
practice. Smile, everyone!
(Adapted from Insight by Jayne Wildman)

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Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Laughter is the Best Medicine
B. Secrets of a Happy Life
C. Long-term Happiness can exist
D. Can Happiness Be Bought?
Question 45. The word met in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. guaranteed B. valued C. distributed D. satisfied
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, money and material things .
A. last longer than true happiness B. cannot contribute to our lasting happiness
C. are comparable to intangible things D. play a vital role in our daily lives
Question 47. The phrase work wonders in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. have a good effect B. arouse some doubt
C. cause side effects D. create prosperity
Question 48. The word it in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. diet B. laziness C. stress D. exercising
Question 49. Which of the following sentences is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Friendships can have a certain effect on your level of happiness in life.
B. The more you do exercise, the more endorphins are produced in your brain.
C. People who get up feeling uncomfortable certainly need some sleep.
D. Teenagers are in a bad mood because they are forced to get up early.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. If you do exercise regularly, your exam results can be improved.
B. The feeling of insecurity about your ability can deprive you of leading a happy life.
C. Your academic performance can be negatively affected by sleep deprivation.
D. A friend who can lend you a sympathetic ear will make you believe in yourself.