ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỐ 30 ĐỀ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2021

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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.
Câu 1. A. laughter B. caution C. applause D. autumn
Câu 2. A. changes B. durables C. privileges D. marches
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.
Câu 3. A. compulsory B. secondary C. separate D. fee-paying
Câu 4. A. general B. popular C. interrupt D. dedicate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. I can make ____________ a bed in the spare room if you’d like to stay the night.
A. up B. out C. for D. make over
Câu 6. It was with __________ greatest difficulty that Brian had persuaded him to join____ Browns.
A. the/0 B. the/the C. 0/the D. 0/0
Câu 7. Nobody visits the office on Sunday, which means that by the time the first workers _________ the
burglary, the burglars may have left the country with the documents.
A. discovered B. have discovered C. had discovered D. discover
Câu 8. The man the police caught yesterday ____________a bomb attack was also accused ________ in
many other crimes previously.
A. prepare/to be involved B. to prepare/with having been involved
C. preparing /of having been involved D. preparing /of having involved
Câu 9. If she had asked us, we___________ how to fix it, or we ________ at least.
A. knew, tried B. would know, would try
C. know, try D. would have known, would have tried
Câu 10. James didn’t take ___________ to your suggestion that she was mean with money.
A. kindly B. pleasantly C. cheerfully D. agreeably
Câu 11. “Can you come with me to Huong’s party next weekend?” – “I can’t as I’m busy with my work.
____________, my mother is ill.”
A. Even so B. After all C. All the same D. On top of that
Câu 12. The origin of April Fool’s Day, the first day of April, is uncertain, but it _________ to arrival of
spring in late March, when nature _________to “fool” humanity with changes in weather.
A. has been related – has said B. may be related – is said
C. ought to relate – has been said D. relates – is saying

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Câu 13. The new arrivals may just be an adornment, with little structural importance for the ecosystem.
But to Wilkinson, this sounds like _____________ at straws.
A. clutching B. torching C. punching D. plunging
Câu 14. Smoking not only cuts your lifespan by affecting your internal organs, but it also ages you on the
outside by causing ____ damage.
A. skin B. skinner C. skinny D. skinning
Câu 15. “How did you know that he was lying?” – “It was just a ________ feeling.”
A. faint B. gut C. slight D. vain
Câu 16. How birds manage to ___________travel between distant locations is one aspect that has
fascinated observers for centuries.
A. unerringly B. incorrectly C. successfully D. precisely
Câu 17. She __________ her hands in horror at his suggestion that she should marry him.
A. broke up B. threw up C. brought up D. woke up
Câu 18. He had been lied to and _________in the back by people that he thought were his friends.
A. knew B. stabbed C. gripped D. tabbed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 19. Dark clouds began to spread out across the sky, so we rushed to the house as fast as possible.
A. shrink B. diminish C. lessen D. extend
Câu 20. If two people in a romantic relationship are lovey-dovey, they show their love for each other in
public by touching each other and saying loving things.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. demonstrative D. affectionate
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.
Câu 21. Developments in technology mean we can now do banking transactions at our leisure.
A. comfortably B. inconveniently C. freely D. independently
Câu 22. He is very stubborn but flattery usually works like a charm on him. .
A. is completely successful in B. takes effect
C. turned out to be a disaster D. has no effect on
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.
The growing popularity of the video games, online gaming and videos make the children inactive in
their daily routine. The time (23) ________________ has been spent watching online videos and games
can be better utilized by doing some physical activities. Here, parents can become a role model in their
children’s life. The parents should not make them addictive to the techie-gadgets and be active in their
lifestyle so that their kids can also become physically (24) _______________ and active.

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 The best way to become a physically fit is to be active in sports and games. The importance of sports
in our life is crucial. It not only makes a body physically fit and active but also contributes (25)
______________ the mental growth and development. An active participation in sports and games can
have many benefits in students’ life. It gives a student a chance to enhance the physical and the social
skills. It offers a child a change from a monotony of a daily routine. It keeps the stress and anxiety away.
However, a proper balance has to be maintained between a child’s maturity, skills and interests.
Nowadays, sports and games are taken to be a good career option as well. It plays a pivotal role in
shaping a child’s interest towards his profession. Sports and games also help in character building and
provide strength and energy. Sport is a form of a competitive physical activity (26) ______________ by a
person via an organized or a casual participation. Sports and games not only involve the development of
skills but it also stimulates the competitive behavior among students. It builds up the confidence in the
minds of the students. It not only strengthens the physical growth rather it also contributes towards the
mental growth. (27) ______________, it plays an important role in a student’s life.
(Adapted from https://www.budingstar.com)
Câu 23. A. when B. where C. which D. what
Câu 24. A. sound B. strength C. mature D. smart
Câu 25. A. in B. on C. into D. towards
Câu 26. A. performing B. performed C. to perform D. to be performed
Câu 27. A. Hence B. Finally C. Furthermore D. In contrast
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Câu 28. Basing on the clues found, the police managed to apprehend the suspect a few days after the
murder.
A. Basing on B. found C. apprehend D. the
Câu 29. His wife insisted that he stopped sitting around and start to look for a new job.
A. insisted B. stopped C. start D. look for
Câu 30. Leisure activities are necessary for personal development and also to
maintain good health.
A. Leisure activities B. for
C. personal development D. maintain
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.
Anthropogenic global warming is a theory explaining today's long-term increase in the average
temperature of Earth's atmosphere as an effect of human industry and agriculture.
Since the latter half of the 20th century, growing banks of data and improved climate models have
convinced most climate scientists that rising trends in greenhouse gas emissions are directly responsible

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for a rising trend in atmospheric temperature. The source of these emissions vary, consisting of a mix of
gases that include methane and carbon dioxide. While some sources - such as volcanoes - are natural,
their overall emissions compared with those produced by human industries, transport, and livestock have
been regarded as insignificant over recent centuries.
Greenhouse gases are made of molecules that absorb electromagnetic radiation, such as the light
reflecting from the planet's surface, and re-emit it as heat. These gases include methane, carbon dioxide,
water, and nitrous oxide. Despite making up only a small percentage of the atmosphere's mix of gases
they are very important. If we had no naturally occurring greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at all, the
average global temperature on Earth would be a much lower -18 degrees instead of the roughly 15
degrees Celsius we have enjoyed most of human history.
Carbon dioxide levels have steadily risen over the past two centuries, thanks largely to the burning
of fossil fuels for electricity general, transportation, and smelting. Current levels are approximately 415
parts per million (ppm), up from pre-industrial levels of around 280 ppm. Models vary in their predictions
of further temperature increases, and depend heavily on future trends in greenhouse gas emissions.
Conservative estimates by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predict an even chance of 4
degrees Celsius rise by the end of the century if current emissions trends continue.
(Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/)
Câu 31. Where is the passage possibly taken from?
A. An official business letter. B. A brochure for ecotourism.
C. An environmental magazine. D. A questionnaire at the mall.
Câu 32. The word “livestock” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. beast B. animal C. cattle D. poultry
Câu 33. According to paragraph 3, what would happen if the Earth were bereft of natural greenhouse
gases?
A. The Earth’s temperature would be too cold for the habitation of any living things.
B. The sunny weather would be a permanent setting for the Earth.
C. Most of the Earth’s surface would crack due to the scorching heat.
D. No noticeable changes in the climate would arise.
Câu 34. The word “those” in paragraph refers to _______.
A. levels B. models C. sources D. emissions
Câu 35. According to paragraph 4, what are the CO2-producing fossil fuels utilized for?
A. Fossil fuels, as the main energy source, generate a significant share of electricity.
B. The oil and natural gas industry supply a massive number of jobs.
C. Coals provide the right amount of heat for extracting metal from its ore.
D. Petroleum and other derivatives power various means of transport.

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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.
Every summer, when the results of university entrance exam come out, many newspaper stories are
published about students who are top-scorers across the country. Most portray students as hard-working,
studious, smart and, generally, from low-income families. They are often considered heroes or heroines
by their families, communes, villages and communities. And they symbolize the efforts made to lift them,
and their relatives, out of poverty. The students are often too poor to attend any extra-classes, which make
their achievements more illustrious and more newsworthy. While everyone should applaud the students
for their admirable efforts, putting too much emphasis on success generates some difficult questions.
If other students look up to them as models, of course it's great. However, in a way, it contributes to
society's attitude that getting into university is the only way to succeed. For those who fail, their lives are
over. It should be noted that about 1.3 million high school students take part in the annual university
entrance exams and only about 300,000 of them pass. What's about the hundreds of thousands who fail?
Should we demand more stories about those who fail the exam but succeed in life or about those who quit
university education at some level and do something else unconventional?
"I personally think that it's not about you scoring top in an entrance exam or get even into Harvard.
It's about what you do for the rest of your life," said Tran Nguyen Le Van, 29. He is the founder of a
website, vexere.com, that passengers can use to book bus tickets online and receive tickets via SMS. His
business also arranges online tickets via mobile phones and email. Van dropped out of his MBA at the
Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona in the United States. His story has caught the
attention of many newspapers and he believes more coverage should be given to the youngsters who can
be role-models in the start-up community. Getting into university, even with honours, is just the
beginning. "We applaud them and their efforts and obviously that can give them motivation to do better in
life. However, success requires more than just scores," Van said. Van once told a newspaper that his
inspiration also came from among the world's most famous drop-outs, such as Mark Zuckerberg of
Facebook or Bill Gates who also dropped out of Harvard University.
Alarming statistics about unemployment continues to plague us. As many as 162,000 people with
some kind of degree cannot find work, according to Labour Ministry's statistics this month. An emphasis
on getting into university does not inspire students who want to try alternative options. At the same time,
the Ministry of Education and Training is still pondering on how to reform our exam system, which
emphasises theories, but offers little to develop critical thinking or practice. Vu Thi Phuong Anh, former
head of the Centre for Education Testing and Quality Assessment at Viet Nam National University in
HCM City said the media should also monitor student successes after graduation. She agreed there were
many success stories about young people, but added that it was imbalanced if students taking
unconventional paths were not also encouraged.

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 Viet Nam is, more than ever, in desperate need of those who think outside the box. Time for us to
recognise talent, no matter where it comes from or how.
(Source: http://vietnamnews.vn)
Câu 36. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Many students consider universities as their only way after school.
B. A good model of being successful in the real life out of school.
C. Not many students are successful after graduating from universities.
D. University is not the only way to success.
Câu 37. What is NOT stated in the passage about the top-scorers in the entrance exam?
A. The majority of them are poor but intelligent and eager to learn.
B. They are hoped to find the way to better their families’ lives.
C. Their success is more glorious because they attend more classes than others.
D. The students are admired for the great efforts.
Câu 38. The word “unconventional” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _________________.
A. common B. unusual C. well-known D. infamous
Câu 39. The author described Tran Nguyen Le Van in the third passage as ________________.
A. a good example to achieve success although he didn’t finish his education.
B. a businessman who gains money by selling mobile phones online.
C. a founder whose website was inspired from social networks like Facebook.
D. a top-scorer who books online tickets and confirm through messages.
Câu 40. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _________________.
A. honours B. role-models C. the youngsters D. newspapers
Câu 41. The word “plague” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. conflict B. afflict C. remind D. bother
Câu 42. According to the fourth paragraph, what is TRUE about the modern exam system?
A. It puts too much pressure on students who must get a place in a university.
B. Students are not encouraged to do something different.
C. The government is trying to change the theories of exam.
D. Many stories about successful students cannot inspire those who attend universities.
Câu 43. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. It’s high time for the young to change their ways of thinking about success.
B. High scores are the first step to attain achievements in the future.
C. Failing the entrance exam will not determine that these students are doing unconventional things.
D. The most concerned thing for each student is unemployment.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.

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Câu 44. Warm-blooded animals have metabolic rates about five to ten times higher than those of
similarly sized cold-blooded ones.
A. Cold-blooded animals have lower metabolic rates than warm-blooded ones which have similar size.
B. Cold-blooded animals are about five to ten times as small as warm-blooded ones.
C. Cold-blooded animals’ metabolic rates are about five to ten times as low as those of warm-blooded
ones.
D. With the similarly sized animals, the metabolic rates of cold-blooded animals are about five to ten
times lower than those of warm-blooded ones.
Câu 45. He said: “I haven’t met her since she left school.”
A. He said that he hadn’t met her since he had left school.
B. He said that he hadn’t met her since he left school.
C. He said that he hadn’t met her since she left school.
D. He said that he hadn’t met her since she had left school.
Câu 46. You are not tactful; that is why you are always offending other people.
A. You must have offended other people because you are not tactful.
B. If you were tactful, you wouldn’t satisfy other people.
C. I wish you were tactful so that you don’t offend other people.
D. You should have been tactful so that you didn’t offend other people.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges.
Câu 47. Ba and Lan are talking about the development of robots.
Ba: " Do you think that robots can do all the housework for people in the future?”
Lan: “____________”
A. Sorry, I can't
B. I am happy that you like robots
C. Why not? Robots have been used in helping people with the housework now
D. What for? There have been quite a few robots around here
Câu 48. It's late in the evening and two sisters have just come home.
- Jenny: "I'm starving, and there's nothing in the kitchen."
- Jane: “_______”
A. So am I. I'm so thirsty for a glass of cold water.
B. Have you finished the housework before going out?
C. Don't you think we should start cleaning the cupboard?
D. Why don't we try that new restaurant on the corner?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
Câu 49. New York is described as the world's cultural centre. It situated on the bank of Hudson river.

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 A. As long as New York is described as the world's cultural centre, it situated on the bank of Hudson
river.
B. In spite of the fact that it situated on the bank of Hudson river, New York is described as the world's
cultural centre.
C. Because it situated on the bank of Hudson river, New York is described as the world's cultural
centre.
D. New York, which situated on the bank of Hudson river, is described as the world's cultural centre.
Câu 50. I had just arrived home. I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10 kilometers
away
A. Hardly had I arrived home when I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10
kilometers away.
B. Because I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10
kilometers away.
C. Should I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10
kilometers away.
D. Whenever I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the head office nearly 10
kilometers away.

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