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TRƯỜNG THPT VIỆT YÊN SỐ 1 NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

MÔN THI: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 12
MÃ ĐỀ: 121 Ngày thi: 09/11/2023
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- Thí sinh không được sử dụng từ điển và các tài liệu khác.

A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (70 điểm)

 Listening.
Part 1. You will hear two travellers, Lily and Alex, having a discussion in a café. Choose the correct
letter A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE.
Question 1. What kind of drink does Alex want to have?
A. Orange juice B. Coffee C. Tomato juice
Question 2. What made Alex lost when he was driving in the car?
A. There was bad weather. B. The map he had was wrong. C. There was road construction.
Question 3. Alex said the car rental business owner was _____.
A. a weird person B. really friendly C. not helpful
Question 4. What did the business owner talk about with Alex?
A. Some tasty local restaurants. B. Cars and trucks. C. The local history.
Question 5. What else does Alex also decide to order?
A. Some Mexican food. B. A breakfast. C. A sandwich.
Part 2. You will hear a conversation in a continuing education institute office. Choose the correct
letter A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE.
Question 6. The continuing education program is for people who _____.
A. want to start getting another degree B. want to learn new hobbies
C. cannot find employment elsewhere
Question 7. The woman is interested in ______.
A. making money to travel the world B. learning about accounting
C. being an entrepreneur
Question 8. The city centre is accessible by public transport but _____.
A. doesn’t offer as many classes B. is more expensive
C. is under renovation now
Question 9. The woman takes care of her ill father during ______.
A. weekends B. the evening C. normal working hours
Question 10. The man finally suggests taking classes ______.
A. at the city centre campus B. at the suburban satellite campus
C. through the Internet
Part 3. You will hear a radio discussion about writing a novel. For each question, choose the answer
A, B, C or D which best fits according to what you hear. You will hear the recording TWICE.
Question 11. What does Louise say about Ernest Hemingway’s advice to writers?
A. It wasn’t intended to be taken seriously.
B. It might confuse some inexperienced novelists.
C. It is useful to a certain extent.
D. It applies only to inexperienced novelists.
Question 12. Louise says that you need to get feedback when you
A. are having difficulty organizing your ideas.
B. have not been able to write anything for some time.
C. have finished the book but not shown it to anyone.
D. are having contrasting feelings about what you have written.

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Question 13. Louise says that you should get feedback from another writer because
A. another writer will understand what your intentions are.
B. another writer may be kinder to you than friends and relatives.
C. it is hard to find other people who will make an effort to help you.
D. it is easy to ignore criticism from people who are not writers.
Question 14. What does Louise regard as useful feedback?
A. Comments focusing more on style than on content.
B. A combination of general observations and detailed comments.
C. As many points about strengths and weaknesses.
D. Both identification of problems and suggested answers.
Question 15. What does Louise say about the people she gets feedback from?
A. She doesn’t only discuss writing with them.
B. It isn’t always easy for her to get together with them.
C. She also gives them feedback on their work.
D. Some of them are more successful than her.

  === THE END OF THE LISTENING ===  

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 16. Parents may sometimes get a little angry at their children. On most occasions they think the
world of their offspring.
A. Although quarrels are few and far between, it can’t be denied that children can generally twist their
parents around their little fingers.
B. The rule of thumb is that most of the parents still play an opinion indispensable role in their
children’s lives despite the occasion disputes.
C. By and large, most parents have a very high opinion of their children despite flying off the handles
about them once in a blue moon.
D. Infuriating as children might be at times, most parents are dedicated to them without an exception.
Question 17. They tried hard. They couldn’t revive her quickly enough.
A. Not until it dawned on them how slowly she was gaining consciousness did they pull themselves together.
B. So hard as they tried but they couldn’t make her come round quickly enough.
C. Hard as they tried, they failed to bring her round quickly enough.
D. Little did they try until they realized they couldn’t revive her quickly enough.
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 18 to 25.
The changing role of librarians
A combination of new technology and shifting student expectations is radically altering the job of a
college or university librarian. Many librarians now regard themselves as information brokers who (18)
______ and manage access to the information resources needed for learning, teaching and research. They
agree that the pace of change has (19) ______ and much more content is delivered electronically.
As a result of this, a librarian’s responsibilities include information technology, knowledge management
and institutional portals, in addition to being excellent managers and interpreters of services which may
be provided from a growing (20) ______ of global resources. Despite tremendous changes within library
environments, these (21) ______ are regarded as stimulating. Librarians respond by being flexible and
adaptable in establishing a strong customer (22) ______, requiring the expansion of their skills to
providing (23) ______ to Internet users and delivering e-services. (24) ______, most librarians say that
many traditional library skills are still (25) ______ in the digital world.
Question 18. A. render B. incorporate C. enable D. facilitate
Question 19. A. hastened B. gathered C. reached D. accelerated
Question 20. A. series B. range C. accumulation D. extent
Question 21. A. achievements B. challenges C. strengths D. goals
Question 22. A. focus B. attention C. point D. contact

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Question 23. A. supplies B. encouragement C. support D. approval
Question 24. A. Similarly B. Therefore C. Nevertheless D. Moreover
Question 25. A. parallel B. applicable C. preferable D. expedient
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 26. Children at an impressive age should be under close parental supervision since they may be
led astray by their unsuitable friends.
A. astray B. unsuitable C. impressive D. parental
Question 27. According to classical musical tradition, the term sonata is given to those works are written
for solo piano or for a solo wind or stringed instrument.
A. are written B. stringed instrument
C. classical musical D. works
Question 28. The works of early American woodcarvers have many artistic qualities, but these craftsmen
probably did not think of them as artists.
A. works B. probably C. them D. many
Question 29. Unlike competitive running, race walkers must always keep some portion of their feet in
contact with the ground.
A. feet B. Unlike C. running D. in contact with
Question 30. The Dave Brubek Quartet, one of the most popular jazz bands of the 1950s, had a
particularly loyal following on campuses college.
A. following B. campuses college C. particularly D. the most popular
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 31. The loud music coming from her neighbour’s flat didn’t bother Lucy at all.
A. Lucy suffered the loud music from her neighbour’s flat for so a long time that she didn’t mind it at the end.
B. The neighbor next door played an intense piece of music, making Lucy exhilarated.
C. Lucy was in no way bothered by the loud music coming from her neighbor’s flat.
D. Lucy has never been so irritated by the music from next door as she was that moment.
Question 32. It’s not likely to happen, but if you’re not satisfied with the product, we’ll refund your money.
A. Only when you are not satisfied with the product will get a refund which is also very rare.
B. In the unlikely event that the product fell short of your expectations a refund will be made.
C. Even when you are prone to dissatisfaction with the product, it’s not possible that you will get a refund.
D. It unlikely that you are not contented with the product, so refund is not considered in the case yet.
Question 33. When people are stressed, they easily succumb to everyday illnesses such as the common cold.
A. Too much agony can get people end up in sudden demise for such gentle diseases as the common cold.
B. People’s being more susceptible to catching normal diseases may leave them in stress.
C. When people are under stress, they tend to be more susceptible to catching ailments like the common cold.
D. Stress can be the root of many serious illnesses including the common cold.
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 34 to 41.
Herbs are different kinds of plants and plant parts that can be used for medicinal purposes. This can
include the leaves, stems, roots or seeds of the plant. Herbs have been important traditional medicine for
centuries in both the East and the West. In Western medicine, they have largely been replaced by drugs.
Herbal treatments are, however, still an integral part of Eastern medicine. In recent years, interest in
traditional medicine has increased in the West. Many people are either using modern methods combined
with traditional treatments or are turning to these treatments entirely. While traditional medicines can be
helpful, they are not without their share of problems.
The main difference between herbs and drugs is that, while herbs are simply parts of the plant, drugs are
specific chemicals in a pure form. Many modern drugs are derived from chemicals found in plants. One
example is aspirin, which is made from a chemical extracted from the bark of the willow tree. Other drugs
are entirely synthetic. Even those drugs that are derived from natural sources are heavily processed in order
to purify and concentrate them. This allows drugs to be administered in very precise amounts. Different
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kinds of degrees and illnesses often require dosages that differ only slightly. A little too much or not
enough of a certain drug can have negative effects on the patient. Many drugs also produce negative effects
even when taken in the recommend dosage. These undesired negative effects are called “side-effects.”
The possibility of dangerous and unexpected side-effects from drugs has led many people back to
traditional medicine. Herbal treatments seem more natural than modern drugs. Many feel that traditional
medicine is more concerned with treating the underlying causes of disease instead of just the symptoms,
though the truth of this claim is not yet clear. In any case, there is a certain comfort in taking natural
herbal treatment instead of the processed, synthetic chemicals derived from them.
There are, however, disadvantages to herbal treatments, some of them serious. Few herbal treatments
have been scientifically studied. While the active chemicals in the herb may be known, it may not be
clear what they really do, or if they are really effective at all. Because the active chemicals are not used
alone, it is very difficult to determine the proper amount of treatment, since the levels of the chemical in
herbs are not constant throughout the plant. Therefore, the risk of under - and overdose is higher than
with drugs. A more serious problem is that certain herbal treatments may have no real medical effects,
thus giving the patient a false sense of security. This is particularly harmful when the patient refuses
treatment with modern drugs that could be effective.
There are even certain herbs that can cause side-effects, just like a drug. One of these is ma-huang, also
called ephedra, which is taken to increase energy. It has been known to cause damage to the heart and
nervous system. Garlic and ginger are common elements in food that are also taken as herbal treatments, but
they can be dangerous for people with diabetes. In general, herbs are most dangerous when they are taken
along with common drugs. This may happen in two ways: a patient decides to supplement his or her regular
treatment with herbs, or a dishonest manufacturer adds modern drugs to a herbal treatment. In both cases, the
results can be very serious. Herbs can be used to treat depression, but if they are used along with conventional
antidepressants, the combination can cause confusion, headaches, allergic reaction, and other problems.
Finally, because production of herbal treatments is seldom regulated, harmful substances can be
present in herbal preparations. Herbs grown in polluted soil may contain lead, arsenic, or mercury. They
may also be tainted with pesticides. It is for these reasons that herbs should not be treated as the perfect
substitute for drugs. Although herbs appear to be quite distinct from modern drugs, it is important to use
them with the same sort of care.
Question 34. The word “integral” in the first paragraph 1 is closest meaning to ______.
A. famous B. harmful C. important D. controversial
Question 35. The word “This” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. the risk of under- and overdose of a herbal treatment
B. patients taking ineffective herbs instead of drugs
C. patients having a sense of security
D. the patient’s belief that modern drugs are bad for you
Question 36. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “tainted” in paragraph 6?
A. contaminated B. substituted C. augmented D. accompanied
Question 37. Why does the author mention that drugs are heavily processed?
A. Because many mistakes can occur in this processing.
B. To show that herbs cannot compete with modern medical techniques.
C. To illustrate that drugs are not natural.
D. To point out that many countries cannot afford to produce drugs.
Question 38. According to the passage, when are herbs most dangerous?
A. When not taken under a doctor’s supervision.
B. When taken in combination with drugs.
C. When the dosage is not administered precisely.
D. When the patient refuses modern medicine.
Question 39. Which of the following best states the topic of the passage?
A. Patients are not educated enough to use herbal treatment.
B. Modern drugs are still better choice than herbal treatment.
C. Modern medicine should use herbal treatments more in the future.

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 D. Herbal treatments can be helpful, but should be used with care.
Question 40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Herbal treatments can also produce side-effects.
B. Some herbal treatments are not effective in fighting disease.
C. Modern doctors often do not approve of using herbs.
D. Some manufactures add drugs to herbs.
Question 41. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. the side-effects of drugs are more serious than those of herbs
B. the drug industry is better regulated than the herb industry
C. the popularity of herbal treatments will decrease in the future
D. people who use drugs instead of herbs recover more quickly
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 42. He was planning to ask his boss for a rise, but when it came to the point, he lost his nerve
and didn’t do it.
A. was courageous B. was calm C. was desperate D. was sanguine
Question 43. Tenacious in pursuit his goals, he continued to apply for a position in this company until he was
accepted.
A. Persistent B. Determined C. Discouraged D. Intimidated
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 44. A. individual B. magnificence C. astronomy D. curriculum
Question 45. A. responsive B. dominant C. versatile D. fabulous
Question 46. A. empire B. expire C. inspire D. desire
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 47. A. exhibition B. exuberant C. execution D. exhalation
Question 48. A. bought B. drought C. fought D. sought
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 49 to 54.
Meet the amazing Watkin family
The sons are composers and prize-winning musicians, while Dad makes the instruments. Matthew Rye
reports.
Whole families of musicians are not exactly rare. However, it is unusual to come across one that
includes not only writers and performers of music, but also an instrument maker.
When South Wales schoolteachers John and Hetty Watkins needed to get their ten-year-old son,
Paul, a cello to suit his blossoming talents, they baulked at the costs involved. 'We had a look at various
dealers and it was obvious it was going to be very expensive,' John says. “So I wondered if I could
actually make one. I discovered that the Welsh School of Instrument Making was not far from where I
lived, and I went along for evening classes once a week for about three years.”
'After probably three or four goes with 17 violins and violas, he had a crack at his first cello,' Paul,
now 28, adds. 'It turned out really well. He made me another one a bit later, when he'd got the hang of it.
And that's the one I used right up until a few months ago.' John has since retired as a teacher to work as a
full-time craftsman, and makes up to a dozen violins a year - selling one to the esteemed American player
Jaime Laredo was 'the icing on the cake'.
Both Paul and his younger brother, Huw, were encouraged to play music from an early age. The
piano came first: 'As soon as I was big enough to climb up and bang the keys, that's what I did,' Paul
remembers. But it wasn't long before the cello beckoned. 'My folks were really quite keen for me to take
up the violin, because Dad, who played the viola, used to play chamber music with his mates and they
needed another violin to make up a string trio. I learned it for about six weeks but didn't take to it. But I

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really took to the character who played the cello in Dad's group. I thought he was a very cool guy when I
was six or seven. So he said he’d give me some lessons, and that really started it all off. Later, they
suggested
that my brother play the violin too, but he would have none of it.'
'My parents were both supportive and relaxed,’ Huw says. 'I don't think I would have responded
very well to being pushed. And, rather than feeling threatened by Paul's success, I found that I had
something to aspire to.' Now 22, he is beginning to make his own mark as a pianist and composer.
Meanwhile, John Watkins' cello has done his elder son proud. With it, Paul won the string final of
the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. Then, at the remarkably youthful age of 20, he was
appointed principal cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, a position he held, still playing his father's
instrument, until last year. Now, however, he has acquired a Francesco Rugeri cello, on loan from the
Royal Academy of Music. 'Dad's not said anything about me moving on, though recently he had the
chance to run a bow across the strings of each in turn and had to admit that my new one is quite nice! I
think the only thing Dad's doesn't have and may acquire after about 50-100 years is the power to project
right to the back of large concert halls. It will get richer with age, like my Rugeri, which is already 304
years old.'
Soon he will be seen on television playing the Rugeri as the soloist in Elgar's Cello Concerto,
which forms the heart of the second programme in the new series, Masterworks. "The well-known
performance history doesn't affect the way I play the work,' he says. ‘I'm always going to do it my way.'
But Paul won't be able to watch himself on television the same night he is playing at the Cheltenham
Festival. Nor will Huw, whose String Quartet is receiving its London premiere at the Wigmore Hall the
same evening. John and Hetty will have to be diplomatic - and energetic - if they are to keep track of all
their sons’ musical activities over the coming weeks.
Question 49. Why did John Watkins decide to make a cello?
A. He wanted to encourage his son Paul to take up the instrument.
B. He was keen to do a course at the nearby school.
C. He felt that dealers were giving him false information.
D. He wanted to avoid having to pay for one.
Question 50. What do we learn in the third paragraph about the instruments John has made?
A. He considers the one used by Jaime Laredo to be the best.
B. He is particularly pleased about what happened to one of them.
C. His violins have turned out to be better than his cellos.
D. It took him longer to learn how to make cellos than violins.
Question 51. Paul first became interested in playing the cello because
A. he admired someone his father played music with.
B. he wanted to play in his father's group.
C. he was not very good at playing the piano.
D. he did not want to do what his parents wanted.
Question 52. What do we learn about Huw's musical development?
A. His parents' attitude has played little part in it.
B. It was slow because he lacked determination.
C. His brother's achievements gave him an aim.
D. He wanted it to be different from his brother's.
Question 53. What does Paul say about his performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto?
A. It is less traditional than other performances he has given.
B. Some viewers are likely to have a low opinion of it.
C. He considers it to be one of his best performances.
D. It is typical of his approach to everything he plays.
Question 54. What will require some effort from John and Hetty Watkins?
A. preventing their sons from taking on too much work
B. being aware of everything their sons are involved in
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 C. reminding their sons what they have arranged to do
D. advising their sons on what they should do next

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 55 to 68.
Question 55. As soon as you cross the army gate, you will have to ______ yourself to the superior’s commands.
A. devote B. comply C. submit D. abide
Question 56. The picking of fruit, ______, takes about a week.
A. as they receive no money for that work B. they receive no money for it
C. for which work they receive no money D. whose work they receive no money
Question 57. It was me who Cindy used to take ______ her confidence.
A. up B. on C. in D. into
Question 58. When was the last time you ______? - I went to the hairdresser’s a month ago.
A. had your hair cut B. cut your hair
C. cut your hairs D. had your hairs cut
Question 59. Probably no man had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United States ______.
A. more than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
B. rather than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
C. as Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
D. than did Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
Question 60. This carpet was priced at $400, but I ______ get a discount because of this little mark here
in the corner. You can hardly see it.
A. was able to B. obtained to C. could D. used to
Question 61. The doctor insisted that I should be given a thorough check-up just to be ______.
A. on the safe side B. in trouble with C. in charge of D. in his shoes
Question 62. Martin has been feeling low since he was given a cold ______ by another girl.
A. shoulder B. eye C. face D. hand
Question 63. ______, Alice in the Wonderland appeals to many adult readers, too.
A. Though for children written B. Though it written for children
C. It was written for children D. Though written for children
Question 64. Don’t push me into helping you in the garden now. I’m completely ______ and feel like
having a short nap.
A. worn off B. filled up C. let out D. done in
Question 65. If it hadn’t been for the hint that the professor ______, nobody would have found out the
correct answer.
A. threw B. dropped C. cast D. flung
Question 66. Zach: “Mr. Louis, we do appreciate your taking the time to help us.”
Louis: “______”
A. Why don’t you buy me something as a reward? B. Thank you. I’m sure I don’t deserve it.
C. I’m glad to be of some service. D. Allow me to offer my congratulations.
Question 67. The art thieves ______ inside knowledge of the museum’s security procedures.
A. were thought to be having B. are thought to be having
C. are thought to have had D. were thought that they had had
Question 68. They said I’d be on ______ for the first two weeks as they want to find out about my skills.
A. probation B. testing C. examination D. inspection
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 69. The quality of the device does come up to my expectations, but the problem is that I cannot
stand the harsh sound it makes.
A. match B. overlook C. worsen D. batter
Question 70. Your comments on his appearance are rather tangential because we are trying to assess his
performance.
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 A. mean B. inappropriate C. hasty D. timorous

B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (30 điểm)

Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and EIGHT words,
including the words given in capital. (15 pts)
1. I suddenly realised I had strayed from the main road. (DAWNED)
→ It suddenly .............................................................from the main road.
2. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk. (BUT)
→ All .........................................................................by the boss.
3. We were just going to bed when the fire happened. (POINT)
→ We were ................................................................when the fire happened.
4. Our detectives are determined to find out exactly what happened in this case. (BOTTOM)
→ Our detectives........................................................this case.
5. Experts believe that the landslides were caused by recent floods. (RESULTED)
→ The landslides .......................................................recent floods.
6. You have to eat less sugar to avoid obesity. (CUT)
→ You are ..................................................................to avoid obesity.
7. Should you persist in your defiance of instructions, we will take disciplinary actions. (GO)
→ If you .....................................................................taken.
8. Jackie really has no idea of the difficulty of driving in London during rush hour. (HOW)
→ Little ......................................................................drive in London during rush hour.
9. It was only when it got dark that Paolo decided to make his way home. (FELL)
→ It was not ............................................................... that Paolo decided to make his way home.
10. Visitors can only enter the exhibition if they have booked online. (RESTRICTED)
→ Entrance ................................................................have booked online.
Part II. Write an essay (15 pts.)
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike,
leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead
to the loss of cultural identity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include
any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write 200-250 words.

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