ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 3

ĐỀ PHÁT TRIỂN THEO FORM

nh thời MINH
gian giao đề) HỌA 2024
(Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không tính thời gian giao đề)

Question 1: Michael and Sarah are discussing a new restaurant they tried last night.
- Michael: “The food at that new Italian restaurant was absolutely delicious.”
- Sarah: “_______. I particularly enjoyed the pasta dishes.”
A. I’m afraid I have to disagree. B. I beg to differ.
C. You can say that again. D. It’s nice of you to say so.
Question 2: Jake and Emma are discussing plans for the weekend.
- Jake: “What do you feel like doing, Emma?”
- Emma: “_______.”
A. That sounds great. B. Let’s go for a hike in the mountains.
C. Yes, I’m feeling tired. D. No, I don’t like spicy food.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 3: She is _______ as her sister in playing the piano.
A. as talented B. the most talented C. more talented D. the more talented
Question 4: The chef used her _______ to turn leftover vegetables into a delicious soup.
A. creature B. creation C. creativity D. creative
Question 5: The book I bought yesterday, _______ by my friend, turned out to be an inspiring read.
A. recommended B. to recommend C. is recommended D. recommending
Question 6: Students face _______ six-day school week, with additional classes even on Sundays.
A. an B. the C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 7: Several university students _______ each year due to financial constraints and academic
challenges.
A. come across B. take off C. look after D. drop out
Question 8: The project _______ by the team within the given deadline.
A. was completing B. has completed C. completes D. was completed
Question 9: They planned _______ to Yen Bai to admire the breathtaking terrace fields in Mu Cang
Chai.
A. to travel B. traveling C. travel D. to traveling
Question 10: You finished reading that book last night, _______?
A. do you B. don’t you C. didn’t you D. did you
Question 11: The unexpected turn of events significantly _______ our plans for the weekend.
A. concealed B. replicated C. disrupted D. enhanced
Question 12: I came across an old photo album when I _______ out the attic.
A. is cleaning B. cleans C. was cleaning D. has cleaned
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 Question 13: The tropical rainforest is home to a diverse range of _______, including monkeys, birds,
and insects.
A. residents B. inhabitants C. citizens D. dwellers
Question 14: I’ll meet you at the cafe _______.
A. after I have finish my workout B. once I finished my workout
C. while I’m finishing my workout D. when I had finished my workout
Question 15: During the brainstorming session, Sarah decided to _______ a suggestion regarding the
upcoming project timeline.
A. make B. keep C. set D. give
Question 16: Students are worried _______ the newly announced national exam schedule, set for June
26th and 27th
A. with B. for C. about D. of
Question 17: After careful financial management, the company managed to turn a profit and was
finally in the _______.
A. pink B. red C. black D. dark

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 18: A. thought B. thorough C. though D. through
Question 19: A. tasty B. danger C. various D. famous

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 20: A. introduce B. evident C. regulate D. organize
Question 21: A. include B. happen C. occur D. prefer

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: Health officials worked tirelessly to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 in the affected
regions.
A. maintain B. spread C. constraint D. restrict
Question 23: Sarah grew tired of dealing with her fickle friend, who constantly changed plans at the
last minute.
A. unpredictable B. consistent C. unreliable D. changeable

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 24: The unexpected findings from the study greatly challenged the initial hypothesis about
the effectiveness of the treatment.
A. reinforced B. contradicted C. confirmed D. validated
Question 25: Instead of calmly addressing the minor issue, John tends to make a mountain of a
molehill, causing unnecessary stress for everyone involved.
A. create a fuss B. downplay the issue C. remain calm D. magnify the issue

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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 word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines.
Firstly, a balanced diet (26) _________ means selecting food that is low in salt and sugar is absolutely
essential. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can (27) _________
heart problems.
Secondly, it is important to (28) _________ exercise into your daily routine. This can be done
by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is
necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel
generally fitter and happier.
Finally, staying relaxed is (29) _________ reason for good health. Too much stress can lead to
a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy
and treat yourself occasionally. (30) _________, the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to
respect your body too. It’s all a question of getting a balance right.
(Adapted from FCE Use of English)
Question 26:A. who B. when C. whose D. which
Question 27:A. solve B. improve C. prevent D. cause
Question 28:A. fit B. match C. use D. search
Question 29:A. few B. another C. many D. much
Question 30:A. So B. Or C. Although D. Since

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 31 to 35.
Sweden can be one of the first countries to stop using cash. In most cities, buses do not take
any cash. Instead, you pay for your ticket by card or mobile phone before you get on. Some businesses
only take cards and there are banks which do not deal with any notes or coins.
Sweden can be one of the first countries to stop using cash. In most cities, buses do not take
any cash. Instead, you pay for your ticket by card or mobile phone before you get on. Some businesses
only take cards and there are banks which do not deal with any notes or coins.
In a cashless society, you do not need to worry about having enough change for the bus. You
will feel much more secure as well. Statistics show that since the decrease in the cash economy, there
is not as much crime in Sweden.
However, not all Swedes like the idea. Elderly people complain much about the problems of
paying by card. Small businesses are also unhappy because they have to pay a little money to the bank
each time somebody pays them using a card.
It is not just richer countries that are becoming cashless. Many countries in the developing
world have found that mobile phones are perfect for transferring money. For example, in Kenya, only
a few people have a bank account, but lots of Kenyans have a mobile phone. Now people can pay for
things in shops, pay their bills and their children’s school fees, and receive their salary with their
phones. Kenya has led a revolution in mobile banking.
(Adapted from Navigate)

Question 31: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Bank Notes Then Cash? B. Why Once Again Sweden?
C. The End of Cash? D. A New Currency Unit for Kenya?
Question 32: According to the passage, in a cashless society, __________.
A. people will travel more by bus B. elderly people will become more active

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 C. you will feel much safer D. businesses will earn more money
Question 33: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. the problems B. all Swedes C. small businesses D. elderly people
Question 34: The word “revolution” in paragraph 4 mostly means __________.
A. an important change B. an unsuccessful attempt
C. a frequent movement D. a violent struggle
Question 35: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in Sweden can pay for bus tickets by mobile phone.
B. Few people in Kenya own a mobile phone.
C. People in Kenya can pay school fees with their phones.
D. Sweden may be among the first countries to stop using cash.

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 36 to 42.
It is often held that technology in general does little to help family relationships as, in many
cases, family members are more interested in their smartphones and the TV than they are in each other.
Before smartphones, the TV was blamed the most for breakdowns in communication between parents
and children. It was argued that ‘the box’ stopped them from talking to each other, and clashes
between family members over what programmes to watch created barriers and caused resentment.
However, TV programmes can be both informative and entertaining. They often provide topics
for family members to discuss, bringing them closer together rather than driving them further apart.
What is more, twenty-first century families do not need to watch the same programme at the same time.
The fact that people can watch what they want results in more time for families to be together rather
than less.
The smartphone has taken over from the TV as the major reason for a lack of communication
between family members. Parents often do not see why their children spend so much time online and
fail to see the importance of having an online identity while most teens feel their online image is part
of who they are. They often criticise the amount of time their children spend online rather than
attempting to understand why they do it. In fact, adults are often not very good examples themselves.
Who has not witnessed a table at a restaurant where all the family members are silently focused on
their mobile devices?
Broadly speaking, smartphones do have some negative effects on family relationships. This
technology is still relatively new, so many families have not yet learned how to deal with it. Parents
and children should discuss how they use technology to help them all make the most of technology
instead of blaming it for their problems.
(Adapted from High Note)

Question 36: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Deal with Generation Gap in the Family
B. How Technology Affects Family Relationships
C. Negative Impacts of Technology on Schoolchildren
D. TV and Smartphone as Means of Communication
Question 37: The word “clashes” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. chances B. benefits C. arguments D. worries
Question 38: According to paragraph 1, the TV ________.
A. makes family members become more interested in each other
B. is often believed to be greatly helpful in fostering family bonds
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 C. encouraged more communication among family members
D. was claimed to prevent parents from conversing with children
Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. family members B. barriers C. topics D. TV programmes
Question 40: The word “negative” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. positive B. minimal C. interesting D. harmful
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The lack of communication in the family is now mostly blamed on the TV.
B. The majority of teenagers regard their online image as important to their identity.
C. The TV can serve as a source of both information and entertainment.
D. Parents and children should work on how to utilise technology to their advantage.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Most families prefer talking to one another to using smartphones in restaurants.
B. Twenty-first century families are generally not in favor of watching television together.
C. Parents in the past did not criticise their children for watching too much television.
D. A lot of families are still incapable of making good use of smartphones.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
Question 43: John forgot his presentation materials. He couldn’t give his speech at the seminar.
A. If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he could have given his speech at the seminar.
B. If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he can have given his speech at the seminar.
C. If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he couldn’t have given his speech at the
seminar.
D. If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he can’t have given his speech at the seminar.
Question 44: Emily finished writing her novel. She decided to take a vacation to the mountains.
A. Scarcely had Emily finished writing her novel than she decided to take a vacation to the
mountains.
B. Had it not been for Emily’s decision to take a vacation to the mountains, she would have finished
writing her novel.
C. Only after Emily finished writing her novel did she decide to take a vacation to the mountains.
D. Not until Emily decided to take a vacation to the mountains did she finish writing her novel.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 45: It seemed unlikely that the debt would ever be repaid, so we simply forgot about them.
A. unlikely B. repaid C. simply D. them
Question 46: The collaboration between the two departments resulted in a comprehensible report that
thoroughly highlighted their complementary strengths and expertise.
A. departments B. comprehensible C. thoroughly D. complementary
Question 47: My sister always dedicate her evenings to tutoring underprivileged children at the
community center.
A. dedicate B. her C. underprivileged D. community

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 48: Completing the online safety training module is compulsory for all new employees.
A. New employees should complete the online safety training module.

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 B. New employees must complete the online safety training module.
C. New employees can complete the online safety training module.
D. New employees will complete the online safety training module.
Question 49: The last time John attended a concert was at the end of last year.
A. John didn’t attend a concert for the end of last year.
B. John has attended a concert at the end of last year.
C. John hasn’t attended a concert since the end of last year.
D. John started attending a concert at the end of last year.
Question 50: “I will provide you with 5 million dong per month to care for our child,” Jack said to An.
A. Jack said to An that I would provide you with 5 million dong per month to care for our child.
B. Jack told An that he would provide her with 5 million dong per month to care for their child.
C. Jack said An that he would provide her with 5 million dong per month to care for their child.
D. Jack told An that I would provide you with 5 million dong per month to care for our child.
_____THE END_____