ĐỀ KHAI TRIỂN TỪ ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2024

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 1: Linda and James are chatting.
- Linda: “I believe students should prioritize focusing solely on their coursework.”
- James: “ _______ . Extracurricular activities are crucial for holistic development.”
A. I can’t agree with you more. B. I beg to differ.
C. Of course not. D. Maybe, it depends.
Question 2: Two friends are at a shopping mall.
- Ngan: “Do you want to check out the new shoe store?”
- Hoai: “ _______ .”
A. No, I prefer shopping for clothes. B. Yes, I’m thinking of getting a new handbag.
C. Sure, I need to buy some new sneakers. D. Maybe, I’m not sure what I’m looking for.

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: Lin is _______ than her sister when it comes to cooking.
A. the better B. the best C. better D. more good
Question 4: Alex couldn’t help but feel _______ as he waited for the results of his college entrance
exam.
A. apprehension B. apprehensive C. apprehend D. apprehensible
Question 5: The living costs in big cities have risen substantially, _______ it difficult for people to cover
their living expenses.
A. to make B. is made C. making D. made
Question 6: She loves to play _______ violin in the orchestra every Saturday evening.
A. an B. the C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 7: Emma prefers to _______ in the morning before starting her day.
A. set up B. take off C. work out D. turn down
Question 8: The SAT scores _______ available yesterday at 6 PM.
A. make B. were making C. have made D. were made
Question 9: The new marketing campaign aims _______ increased brand awareness in the market.
A. generate B. to generate C. generating D. to generating
Question 10: James and Mary went to the new exhibition, _______ ?
A. did he B. did they C. didn’t he D. didn’t they
Question 11: Hailey took a(n) _______ approach to solving the company’s budgetary issues, focusing on
practical solutions rather than theoretical concepts.
A. elaborate B. obstinate C. pragmatic D. fortuitous
Question 12: The film had just reached its thrilling middle when I _______ to leave the theater due to an
urgent phone call.
A. had B. has had C. was having D. is having
Question 13: In the hiring process, it’s essential not to _______ against candidates based on their race,
gender, or ethnicity.
A. discriminate B. distinguish C. separate D. differentiate
Question 14: Peter will celebrate with us _______ .
A. by the time he finished his assignment B. when he will finish his assignment
C. as soon as he has finished his assignment D. once he had finished his assignment
Question 15: After years of planning and saving, Isla finally decided to _______ a business selling
handmade jewelry online.
A. take B. set C. run D. stand
Question 16: Working for yourself means you’re in charge and don’t have to answer _______ anyone
else.
A. for B. on C. with D. to
Question 17: John has a memory like a(n) _______ ; he can never remember where he puts his keys.
A. zebra B. elephant C. sieve D. goldfish

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. kitchen B. church C. chick D. machine
Question 19: A. think B. swim C. quick D. twice
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. difficult B. dangerous C. religious D. tolerate
Question 21: A. finish B. extreme C. although D. degree

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: The government decided to curtail spending on non-essential services to manage the
budget more efficiently.
A. restrict B. minimize C. allow D. increase
Question 23: The prohibitive cost of housing in the city makes it challenging for many people to secure
decent accommodation.
A. exorbitant B. obtainable C. affordable D. unavailable

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: Despite the treacherous terrain, the intrepid explorer ventured into the jungle to discover
its hidden secrets.
A. fat B. slim C. timid D. brave
Question 25: Despite the challenges, she went to great lengths to ensure the success of her project,
working day and night to meet the deadline.
A. took it easy B. lost control C. made efforts D. stay tranquil

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.
Ecotourism
The primary aim of ecotourism is to educate the traveller and bring him or her closer to nature.
Participants are given the chance to visit parts of the world (26) _______ are untouched by human
intervention and to engage in conservation work and various other kinds of environmental projects.
Visitors benefit by gaining an appreciation of natural habitats and an (27) _______ into the impact of
human beings on the environment. Local communities gain financially but also in (28) _______ ways,
since not only monuments but other buildings as well, such as bridges or windmills, are restored in order
to attract more visitors.
(29) _______ , there are also disadvantages to this type of tourism. There have been cases in which
tourism has been allowed to develop with no control or limits. As a result, (30) _______ cultures have
been affected or even threatened by foreign lifestyles. Many people today support that our approach to the
development of ecotourism has to be reconsidered. It is essential that this type of tourism be
environmentally, socially, and culturally friendly.
Question 26:A. who B. that C. when D. why
Question 27:A. advent B. intent C. access D. insight
Question 28: A. other B. another C. every D. one
Question 29: A. Although B. Therefore C. However D. Moreover
Question 30: A. primary B. peculiar C. indigenous D. exotic

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.
Parents complain that it is difficult to live with teenagers. Then again, teenagers say exactly the same
thing about their parents! According to a recent survey, the most common arguments between parents and
teenagers are those regarding untidiness and household chores. On the one hand, parents go mad over
untidy rooms, clothes dropped on the floor and their children’s refusal to help with the housework. On the
other hand, teenagers lose their patience continually when parents tell them off for dropping the towel in
the bathroom, not cleaning up their room or refusing to do the shopping at the supermarket.
The survey, conducted by St George University, showed that different parents have different approaches
to these problems. However, some approaches are much more successful than others. For example, those
parents who yell at their teens for their untidiness, but later clear up after them, have fewer chances of
changing their teens’ behaviour. On the contrary, those who let teenagers experience the consequences of
their actions are more successful. For instance, when teenagers who don’t help their parents with the
shopping don’t find their favourite food in the fridge, they are forced to reconsider their actions.
Psychologists say that the most important thing in parent-teen relationships is communication. Parents
should talk to their teens, but at the same time they should listen to what their children have to say.
Parents should tell their teens off when they are untidy, but they should also understand that their room is
their own private space. Communication is a two-way process. It is only by listening to and understanding
each other that problems between parents and teens can be solved.

Question 31: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Teen Issues B. Family Rules
C. Parents’ Advice D. Parents’ Anger
Question 32: The phrase “go mad” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. get bored B. feel sad C. remain calm D. become angry
Question 33: Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a cause of arguments between teenagers and
parents?
A. Teenagers drop their clothes on the floor. B. Teenagers go shopping a lot.
C. Teenagers refuse to do the housework. D. Teenagers do not tidy their rooms.
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, parents have a better chance of changing their children’s
behaviour by _______ .
A. shouting at them whenever they do something wrong
B. cooking them their favourite food
C. doing the household chores for them
D. letting them experience the bad results of their actions
Question 35: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. parents B. teens C. psychologists D. children
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.
For over 300 years since its appearance in Britain in 1621, newspapers were written and read by only a
tiny minority. In 1896, a new newspaper was produced in large numbers and at such low prices that
ordinary people could buy it on every street corner, and it was an instant success. The Daily Mail, which
is still running today, was the mother of the modern tabloid, and the beginning of a whole new subculture
in the British press. Today more than twice as many tabloids are sold than the so-called “quality press”
titles such as The Times or The Guardian.
Originally, the word tabloid referred to the size and format. But today, for most people, the word tabloid
has nothing to do with shape and size. What makes a tabloid a tabloid is content, and above all, style.
Tabloids follow a special formula: they report the news, but only certain kinds. Tabloids dedicate most of
their pages to stories about celebrities. This involves photographing them in embarrassing situations,
gossiping about their private lives and generally making them look a bit silly. However, the tabloids are
not simply an irritation for celebrities; they are also a vehicle for self-promotion.
Though they have millions of devoted readers, tabloids are also widely criticised in Britain. They are
accused of being sensationalist, in bad taste, and of having no ethical standards in their reporting and
“researching” methods. They may tap celebrities’ phones or even break into their houses just to get a
story. When criticised, the tabloids state that the public has a right to know about everything, but
celebrities have no rights to privacy at all.
So why does Britain, which has access to the best press agencies and the highest journalistic standards,
consume tabloids like chocolate? Maybe the reason is that we have enough news on the television, the
radio and in the quality newspapers. Tabloids are not actually about news at all; tabloids are just about
gossip. And when it comes to gossip, what matters is not what is true or what is kind, but what is
entertaining and what is funny. The more in bad taste a story is, the funnier it seems. And bad taste is
what the British tabloids have made into an art.
(Adapted from “Oxford Exam Excellent” by Danuta Gryca et al.)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Art of Bad Taste: The British Tabloid
B. Tabloids: Too Kind to Be True
C. Tabloids versus Broadsheets: An Ongoing War
D. The Guardian: Feeding Bad Taste for Gossip
Question 37: The word “formula” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. method B. design C. sequence D. readership
Question 38: The phrase “a vehicle” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ .
A. a method of researching something B. a set of instructions on how to do something
C. a means of transporting something D. a way of achieving something
Question 39: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. houses B. people C. readers D. tabloids
Question 40: Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as an accusation against tabloids?
A. They gain entry into celebrities’ houses illegally.
B. They bug celebrities’ phone conversations.
C. They violate the public’s rights to privacy.
D. They feature sensational news stories.
Question 41: According to paragraph 4, what explains the popularity of tabloids in Britain?
A. They are deemed to be more aesthetic than “quality press”.
B. They are governed by the highest journalistic standards.
C. They provide thorough accounts of current issues.
D. They contain light-hearted stories that entertain readers.
Question 42: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be found in a modern tabloid?
A. Miss Universe lying about her A level results
B. A Premier League footballer failing his dope test
C. Future changes in European economies
D. An Oscar winner accused of tax evasion
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: Linda didn’t revise the lessons before going to class. She received an F.
A. If Linda had revised the lessons before going to class, she wouldn’t have received an F.
B. If Linda had revised the lessons before going to class, she will have received an F.
C. If Linda had revised the lessons before going to class, she would have received an F.
D. If Linda had revised the lessons before going to class, she won’t have received an F.
Question 44: Peter graduated from high school. He decided to work straight away.
A. Had it not been for Peter’s decision to work straight away, he would have graduated from high school.
B. Not until Peter decided to work straight away did he graduate from high school.
C. Hardly had Peter graduated from high school when he decided to work straight away.
D. Only after Peter decided to work straight away did he graduate from high school.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 45: Everyone should be treated fairly and have the same opportunities regardless of her
background or identity.
A. fairly B. opportunities C. her D. identity
Question 46: It is imperative that all individuals are protected by lawful measures against prosecution
and discrimination based on any factor, as such actions violate fundamental principles of equality and
human rights.
A. imperative B. prosecution C. discrimination D. principles
Question 47: After I have finished my homework, I went out to meet my friends for dinner.
A. have B. homework C. went D. my

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: Spectators are encouraged to keep their seats clean.
A. Spectators may keep their seats clean.
B. Spectators should keep their seats clean.
C. Spectators must keep their seats clean.
D. Spectators can keep their seats clean.
Question 49: Alice last practiced playing any musical instruments a week ago.
A. Alice started practicing playing any musical instruments a week ago.
B. Alice didn’t practice playing any musical instruments for a week.
C. The last time Alice practiced playing any musical instruments was a week ago.
D. Alice has practiced playing any musical instruments for a week.
Question 50: “My teacher never forgets to assign homework before the class ends,” said Sarah.
A. Sarah said that my teacher never forgets to assign homework before the class ends.
B. Sarah said that her teacher never forgets to assign homework before the class ends.
C. Sarah said that my teacher never forgot to assign homework before the class ended.
D. Sarah said that her teacher never forgot to assign homework before the class ended.
_______ THE END _______

ĐÁP ÁN
1.B 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D
11.C 12.A 13.A 14.C 15.C 16.D 17.C 18.D 19.D 20.C
21.A 22.D 23.C 24.D 25.C 26.B 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.C
31.A 32.D 33.B 34.D 35.A 36.A 37.A 38.D 39.D 40.C
41.D 42.C 43.A 44.C 45.C 46.B 47.A 48.B 49.C 50.D