KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023

ĐỀ LUYỆN 2: MÔN TIẾNG ANH

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. chair B. cheap C. chorus D. child
Question 2: A. nourish B. flourish C. southern D. floury

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. entertain B. recommend C. supportive D. disappoint
Question 4: A. complain B. manage C. improve D. forgive

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 Youtube video about history we allow ______ will help their learning.
A. our children watched B. our children watch
C. our children to watch D. our children watching
Question 6: I think she will pass the exams with flying colors, ______?
A. won’t she B. don’t I C. does she D. will she
Question 7: Wendy went to the shopping mall yesterday. She bought ______.
A. a pair of sports new Italian shoes B. a pair of new sports Italian shoes
C. a pair of new Italian sports shoes D. a pair of Italian new sports shoes
Question 8: The ______ climbers were rescued by a helicopter.
A. exhaust B. exhausting C. exhausted D. exhaustingly
Question 9: My sister will spend her summer holiday in Australia ______.
A. after she finished her entrance exams.
B. by the time she had finished her entrance exams.
C. as soon as she finishes her entrance exams.
D. when she will finish her entrance exams.
Question 10: If only Laura ______ her homework last night. She got a C for not completing all the
tasks.
A. will finish B. finished C. have finished D. had finished
Question 11: Her illness was __________we thought at first.
A. much seriouser than B. much more serious than
C. much as serious than D. much serious than
Question 12: After the assassination attempt, President Reagan’s doctor suggested that he ______ a
short rest at Camp David.
A. take B. took C. takes D. will take
Question 13: There is a ______ shortage of food in the disaster-stricken areas of Asia.
A. unstable B. powerful C. erratic D. critical
Question 14: The entire Southern region is still in its dry season, ______ normally lasts from late
November to May.
A. that B. whom C. which D. when

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 Question 15: I think nothing is more interesting than sitting in the sunshine and enjoying the beauty
of _____ nature.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 16: It was extremely cold outside, ______ the Greens had no choice but to clear the snow
from the pavement outside their home or else they couldn't go to work.
A. even B. since C. yet D. unless
Question 17: I can't find my wallet anywhere. I must have left it ______ the movie theater.
A. on B. above C. at D. under
Question 18: Sportsmen ______ their political differences on the sports field.
A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart
Question 19: I'm in two ______ about whether to stay home today or go to school because I feel
really bad.
A. hands B. legs C. minds D. eyes

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 20: Two students are talking about the test.
- Student A: “This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!”
- Student B: “_________, but I think it’s quite easy.”
A. A. I couldn’t agree more. B. I understand what you’re saying.
C. You’re right. D. I don’t see in that way.
Question 21: Jane is late for the weekly meeting.
- Jane: “I’m sorry. I was stuck in a traffic jam.”
- Manager: “______”
A. It’s OK. We’ve just started. B. Don’t apologize. It’s all my fault.
C. Never mind. Thanks. D. You should feel sorry.

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: Researchers have found that people are sleeping fewer hours a night than before, and
our health is deteriorating as a result.
A. improving B. degrading C. purifying D. threatened

Question 23: Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is doing his job.

A. eagerness B. weakness C. indifference D. softness

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 24: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. irritates me B. steers me C. moves me D. frightens me
Question 25: They have been forced to live in harsh environments, such as deserts and Arctic
wastelands.
A. suburban B. forgotten C. abandoned D. extreme

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: They shouldn't have played the football match in such bad weather.
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 A. The football match shouldn't have been played in such bad weather.
B. The football match shouldn't have been played by them in such bad weather.
C. The football match shouldn't be played in such bad weather.
D. The football match shouldn't have played in such bad weather.
Question 27: "If I were you, I would take the job," said my roommate.
A. My roommate was thinking about taking the job.
B. My roommate advised me to take the job.
C. My roommate introduced the idea of taking the job to me.
D. My roommate insisted on taking the job for me
Question 28: This is the first time my mom has spent her holiday in Nha Trang.
A. My mom has never spent her holiday in Nha Trang before.
B. My mom spent her holiday in Nha Trang at first.
C. Never before my mom has spent her holiday in Nha Trang.
D. It is Nha Trang that my mom has spent her holiday more than once.

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: Susan's mother is very pleasant that she has made lots of progress this semester.
A B C D
Question 30: More Asian students than American counterparts agree that a husband is obliged
A B
to tell his wife where he has been if he come home late.
C D
Question 31: Today, although her status varies from country to country, women in most parts
A B C
of the world have gained significant legal rights.
D
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: Jessica paid a visit to the local orphanage. She then decided to donate part of her
savings to the orphans there.
A. Jessica had hardly decided to donate part of her savings to the orphans when she paid a
visit to the local orphanage.
B. Having paid a visit to the local orphanage, Jessica decided to donate part of her savings to
the orphans there.
C. Before she paid a visit to the local orphanage, Jessica decided to donate part of her savings
to the orphans there.
D. It was only when Jessica had decided to donate part of her savings to the orphans that she
paid a visit to the local orphanage.
Question 33: Very few students can understand the task. The requirements of the task are very
confusing.
A. If the requirements of the task were not so confusing, more students could understand it.
B. If the requirements of the task were not easy, more students could understand it.
C. Provided the requirements of the task hadn’t been confusing, more students could
understand it.

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 D. Had it not been for the confusing requirements of the task, more students couldn’t
understand it.

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 34 to 38.
The three months of June, July and August in 2003 were the warmest ever (34)_____ in
western and central Europe, with record national highs in Portugal, Germany and Switzerland as well
as in Britain. And they were the warmest by a very long way. Over a great rectangular block of the
Earth stretching from west of Paris to northern Italy, taking in Switzerland and southern Germany,
(35)_____ average temperature for the 2003 summer months was 3.78°C above the long-term norm,
said the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) of the University of East Anglia in Norwich.
That excess might not seem a lot until you are aware of the context - but then you realise it is
enormous. There is nothing like this in previous data, anywhere. It is considered so exceptional that
Professor Phil Jones, the CRU's director, is prepared to say openly - in a way few scientists have
done before - that the 2003 extreme may be directly attributed, not to natural climate variability,
(36)_____ to global warming caused by human actions.
The summer of 2003 has, in a sense, been one (37)_____ climate scientists have long been
expecting. Until now, the warming has been manifesting itself mainly in winters that have been less
cold than in summers that have been much hotter. Last week, the United Nations predicted that
winters were warming so quickly that winter sports would die out in Europe’s lower-level ski resorts.
But sooner or later, the unprecedented hot summer was bound (38)_____, and this year it did.
Source: The 2003 Heatwave - World Weather Attribution

Question 34: A. recorded B. changed C. listened D. called

Question 35: A. an B. a C. the D. zero
Question 36: A. then B. but C. and D. so
Question 37: A. that B. when C. who D. this
Question 38: A. to get B. to come C. to go D. to disappear

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.
Da Vinci was born in Italy in 1452. He took to art at an early age and at age 14, he went to
study as an apprentice in Florence under the artist Verrocchio. For the next six years, Da Vinci
picked up drawing, carpentry, sculpting, and many other techniques from his master and his talent
was evident. In fact, Da Vinci was such a good painter that his talent frustrated his master.
Eventually, Verrocchio was so frustrated by his student’s genius that he stopped painting altogether.
Da Vinci would draw up plans for several futuristic inventions including tanks, submarines,
and flying machines. He also mastered the art of drawing every muscle and detail of the human body.
The only criticism one could make of Da Vinci is that his brilliant mind jumped so quickly from
subject to subject that he rarely completed the works he started. The ones he did finish were often
spectacular masterpieces, such as his paintings The Last Supper and the timeless Mona Lisa. The
latter, which is on display at the Louvre in Paris, is arguably the most famous painting of all times
because of its incredible detail and realism.
Although Da Vinci died in 1519, his effect on the art world has never waned. He helped coin
the term “Renaissance man” which refers to someone who excels in many different areas. Perhaps

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the greatest present Da Vinci left behind was his journals. Admirers and students of his work can
examine 13,000 pages of his notes, drawings, and ideas to better understand what made this genius
tick.
Source: science.gov
Question 39: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Da Vinci: A Talented Painter
B. Da Vinci’s childhood
C. Da Vinci and his Master
D. A Renaissance Man
Question 40: Why did the author mention "tanks, submarines, and flying machines" in Paragraph 2?
A. To tell the readers the stories about these groundbreaking inventions.
B. To make the readers more curious about Da Vinci.
C. To exemplify Da Vinci's drawing skills for modern inventions
D. To compare Da Vinci with other great men of his times.
Question 41: The word the latter in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. The Last Supper B. Mona Lisa
C. The Lourve D. Incomplete works
Question 42: According to the passage, all the statements below are true EXCEPT:
A. Da Vinci's contributions to the art have been well-acknowledged.
B. Da Vinci did not have any artwork on exhibition during his lifetime.
C. Da Vinci was able to perfect his drawing skills of bodily elements.
D. Da Vinci was also a word creator before he died in 1519.
Question 43: The word He in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. the author B. Mona Lisa C. Verrocchio D. Da Vinci

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.
Say Sayonara to Sushi?
There are few meals as nutritious as a plate of fresh fish. Whether eaten steamed or raw, fish
provides our bodies with healthy fats and it tastes great, too. Yet for years, the fishing industry has
practised overfishing, depleting the world’s oceans. It has been estimated that 85 percent of stocks
worldwide have been diminished to a dangerous level. Statistics show that the average person
consumes more than four times as much fish as someone from the 1950s. As the world’s population
grows and more people are able to afford pricier foods, the problem will likely get worse.
In truth, knowledge of the shortage of fish is not something new. Since the late 1980s, despite
increased technology and a greater demand for fish, the total global catch has not increased. Eager to
make a buck, some fishermen have resorted to illegal tactics to catch more fish and increase their
income. They will violate regulations by fishing in waters that are supposed to be off-limits. To make
matters worse, they often use mile-long drift nets which trap and kill large numbers of unwanted
marine life for no reason at all. These practices only serve to destroy fishes’ habitats and speed up the
rate of population decline.
As a result of dwindling fish supplies, many nations are turning to farmed fish. About half of
the fish sold today is derived from this practice. Supporters point out its efficiency and that it is more
feasible to support populations in this manner than with land animals. However, there are still many
hurdles to overcome. Many of the current farm fisheries are poorly run by their owners. Poor

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practices can lead to marine pollution, as waters can be filled with fish manure and extra feed that is
not consumed. Some farmed fish have limited space, which causes disease. This in turn can lead to
health issues for the people who consume the fish.
Still, some regard fish farming as the way of the future. They suggest that with a few
modifications, it would be possible to meet the growing demand for fish. Others have suggested more
drastic measures, such as placing a ten-year ban on capturing some species, to deal with the shortage.
These people argue that a decade would provide sufficient time for the fish population to replenish
itself back to healthy levels. Hopefully, nations can come together and agree upon an effective course
of action before it is too late.
Source: Sustainable Fishing - National Geographic Society
Question 44: What is the biggest problem mentioned in the passage?
A. Not enough people are buying fish.
B. The global fish population is dropping.
C. Fish are too expensive.
D. Too many fishermen have gone unemployed.
Question 45: The amount of fish caught annually has ______ over the past two decades.
A. been on the rise B. stayed unchanged
C. dropped considerably D. disappeared
Question 46: Which of the following best describes drift nets?
A. Many nations favor them.
B. Advanced technology with multiple benefits.
C. They don’t have any effect on fish.
D. They are a dangerous and harmful tool.
Question 47: Which of the following best matches the meaning of the word hurdles in paragraph 3
A. prayers B. blessings C. benefits D. obstacles
Question 48: What does the word they in the last paragraph refer to?
A.campaigns B. organizations C. fisheries D. supporters
Question 49: What does the passage say about farmed fishing?
A. It could be improved with some modifications.
B. It is perfect just the way it is.
C. It is perfectly not going to help the problem.
D. It is undoubtedly the way to go.
Question 50: Why might fishermen stop catching fish for 10 years?
A. They feel sorry for the fish.
B. The oceans have become too dangerous.
C. They hope it will create a higher population of fish.
D. They believe better technology will be available by then.
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