BỘ ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA MÔN TIẾNG ANH Đề 13

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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.
1. A. partnership B. charter C. hard D. scholarship
2. A. bloc B. confident C. policy D. cooperation
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.
3. A. primitive B. inherit C. nominate D. harmony
4. A. comfortable B. devastating C. facsimile D. agriculture
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.
5. Studying the science of logic is one way to cultivate one's reason skills.
A B C D
6. Since vitamins are contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack of most of
A B C D
them.
7. The scholarship board selected Bill because of his research into the effects of vitamins,
A B
many of which can be seen in international journals.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
8. Founded ten years ago, the Youth Media Network ________ the leading source of print and
broadcast news for teenagers.
A. become B. becomes C. becoming D. has become
9. ________ most of his co-workers, Chris prefers to arrive early for work rather than stay late.
A. Among B. Except C. Unlike D. Following
10. ________ the United States consists of many different immigrant groups, many sociologists
believe there is a distinct national character.
A. Even though B. Despite C. Whether D. In spite of
11. AIDS is - that scientists are doing research to find a cure.
A. a so serious disease B. so a serious disease
C. so serious a disease D. a such serious disease
12. ________ in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003, Phong Nha - Ke Bang is noted for
its cave and grotto systems.
A. Listing B. Having listed
C. To have listed D. Having been listed
13. Children learn primarily by ________ the world around them.
A. direct physical experience of B. directly physical experience
C. experience direct D. direct experiencing of

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14. That medical group offers employees competitive salaries and benefits________.
A. pack B. packed C. packers D. packages
15. People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a great deal better under more
________ circumstances.
A. favourable B. favourably C. favourite D. favour
16. The kind-hearted woman ________ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.
A. wasted B. spent C. dedicated D. lived
17. She nearly lost her own life ________ an attempt to save the child from drowning.
A. at B. with C. in D. for
18. The students are going to ________ an experiment to determine the melting point of cotton.
A. buy into B. carry out C. engage on D. come to mind
19. You have to study hard to ________ your classmates.
A. keep pace with B. look out for C. catch sight of D. get in touch with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
20. A: “Shall we go out tomorrow night?” B: “________”
A. I’m sorry I can’t. I’m busy. B. Of course, you can come.
C. Yes, I’m going out now. D. No, thanks to you.
21. A: “Would you like a cup of tea?” B: “________”
A. Yes, I usually drink coffee. B. I could do with one!
C. It isn’t my cup of tea. D. Don’t mention it.
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.
22. I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult time B. for relaxation
C. whenever she needed me D. for a short period of time
23. I don’t think I can ever live on my own in a big city.
A. poorly B. hungrily C. freely D. alone
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.
24. In big cities, animals should be kept under control.
A. out of dispute B. out of discipline
C. out of hand D. out of order
25. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. accessible B. revealed C. lively D. frequented
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.
26. John didn't attend the class because he was seriously ill.
A. John's class was not serious.
B. John never attended the class.

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C. John was absent from class many times.

D. John was too ill to attend the class.
27. The story of their sufferings was painful to listen to.
A. I don’t like to listen to their sufferings because it was painful.
B. It was painful to listen to the story of their sufferings.
C. They always complained about their sufferings which were painful.
D. Their sufferings which I listen to were painful to listen to.
28. She’s very pleased to be going away on holiday soon.
A. She is looking forward to going away on holiday soon.
B. She is fond at going away on holiday soon.
C. She would like she went on away on holiday soon.
D. She wishes she is going away on holiday soon.
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.
29. He was exhausted by his work. He threw himself on his bed.
A. He was exhausted by his work and throw himself on his bed.
B. He was exhausted by his work throwing himself on his bed.
C. He was exhausted by his work, then threw himself on his bed.
D. Being exhausted by his work, he threw himself on his bed.
30. Our flight was delayed. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal.
A. We have been taking a long walk around the terminal since our flight was delayed.
B. Since our flight was delayed, we decided to take a long walk around the terminal.
C. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal in case our flight was delayed.
D. We have been walking around the terminal for a long time since the delay of our flight.
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 31 to 35.
Shooting Hoops
Of the many sports that people play, most have evolved over time from simpler games or a
combination of different games. Basketball is different in this (31) _________ because it was a
game specifically invented to be an indoor sport. Its purpose was not to be just fun and
challenging. (32) _________, it was invented for track and field athletes to use in order to stay
in shape during the winter, while also being relatively safe to play. The person who made up the
game was a physical education teacher at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts named Dr.
James Naismith.
It only took Naismith two weeks to come (33) _________ the game. He took a basket that
had originally held peaches and nailed it high up on the walls of a gymnasium. The players then
used a soccer ball and to get it in the basket while being blocked by other players. Naismith’s
reason for putting the basket high up on the wall came from his (34) _________ that more
injuries in other games happened near where a goal was. In this case, the goal was the basket, so
he believed the higher up it was, the safer the players would be.
Eventually, the game progress like so many other sports did, and it became quite popular. A

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second basket was added, rules of play were (35) _________, and the sport of basketball as we
know today was born.
31. A. respect B. admiration C. honour D. detail
32. A. Rather B. Certainly C. Surprisingly D. Interestingly
33. A. upon B. up with C. down to D. out of
34. A. noticing B. watching C. recognition D. observation
35. A. dealt with B. drawn up C. prepared for D. written out
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's in Your Genes
Every human being has about 25,000 genes. Your genes are part of your DNA. They give
your body instructions on how to develop. For example, if your genes tell your body to build
long, thin fingers, then you will have long, thin fingers.
Your genes come from your parents, and they decide everything about you. They decide
your hair colour, your eye colour, your height, and so on. Genes are still a bit of a mystery to
scientists, but they are learning new things about them all the time.
One issue that people often debate is this: Do our genes influence our personalities? These
days, most people agree that the answer to this questions is
yes. Recent studies have shown that genes especially influence our self-control and our sense of
purpose. Your sense of purpose is your desire to have goals in your life. If a person really wants
to accomplish something and do well in life, he or she has a sense of purpose. A person who
does not care about goals has no sense of purpose.
Although scientists agree that our genes influence our personalities, there is another
question. How much do they influence us? Can we control ourselves, or do our genes control
us? People everywhere are still debating this issue. So far, we don’t really have an answer.
Genes also affect your health. If a gene has a problem, it is called a mutated gene. Some
mutated genes can cause diseases. That is why if a person has a certain health problem, his or
her child is more likely to have that same problem. The child also has the mutated gene.
As scientists and doctors learn more about genes, they are also developing a new kind of
medicine: gene therapy. Therapy is help for a mental or a physical problem. Gene therapy
means fixing or replacing mutated genes. Scientists are still experimenting on gene therapy. It is
possible that in the future, gene therapy will help doctors prevent and cure diseases that are
caused by mutated genes.
36. What does the passage say about genes and personality?
A. We still don’t know how much genes affect personality.
B. We know that genes control our personality completely.
C. We know that genes don’t affect our personality at all.
D. Nobody has studied the effects of genes on personality.
37. Which of the following is NOT influenced by genes?
A. Parts of our body B. Personalities
C. Sense of purpose D. Gene therapy

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38. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to________.

A. scientists B. parents C. genes D. mysteries
39. All of the following are true about genes EXCEPT that________.
A. your genes take after your parents and they give instructions to your body building
B. scientists are discovering more things about genes
C. genes which are a bit of a mystery to scientists are changing all the time
D. defects of genes can cause diseases
40. What might a person with a strong sense of purpose do?
A. Stay at home and watch TV all day
B. Spend a lot of time having fun with friends
C. Do well in school and try to get a very good job
D. Stay at home and read books all day
41. What is gene therapy?
A. Studying genes B. Killing genes
C. Fixing genes D. Teaching people ________ about genes
42. The word “mutated” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to________.
A. differently changed B. developed quickly
C. self-controlled D. hereditary
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 43 to 50.
The People Behind the Music
Think for a moment about the last music album you bought. Most likely, you’ll think of the
singer or band that made you want to buy the album. You might even know the name of the
guitar player or the drummer. Those talented performers, however, are only some of the people
in the music industry work behind the scenes, but the roles they play in the musical progress are
very important.
Songwriters: Songs begin with the songwriter. Some songwriters work alone, but many
work in teams that combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and an
instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Many of today’s pop
stars work with songwriters. For example, some of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits were written by
Nadir Khayat, also known “RedOne”. Some songwriting teams have become very famous, such
as Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, who were responsible for many big 1980s pop
hits.
Arrangers: After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by
deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether
the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can bring a song to life and
make it a classic.
Studio Musicians: Not every singer or instrumentalist can be a star, and many work in the
background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead,
they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the albums you buy, as well as
soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.

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Recording Engineers: Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound
that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio, the room where the performers
play, placing musicians and microphones in exactly the right places to get the best sound. Next,
they use electronic equipment, such as multi-track recorders, to capture the music. Finally, long
after the musicians have gone home, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the
melodies and rhythms of each musician, and sometimes to incorporate special sound effects or
additional tracks.
Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of
them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
43. The article is mainly about________.
A. pop stars who write the biggest hits
B. songwriting teams who combine their talents
C. people who play a background role in creating music
D. instrumentalists who work as hired musicians
44. According to the passage, an instrumentalist is responsible for________.
A. writing the music of a song B. writing the lyrics of a song
C. choosing piano and guitar players D. recording the music
45. Why does the author mention Lady Gaga?
A. to give an example of a star who works with a songwriter
B. to explain why she does not write her own songs
C. to compare her with other talented songwriters
D. to persuade readers to buy her music
46. Which of the following do music arrangers probably NOT do?
A. decide which pitch to use
B. decide how fast or slow a song will be
C. decide which instrument to use
D. decide the price of the CD
47. The word “classic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. a famous song B. a modem song
C. a traditional song D. a lively song
48. Which piece of equipment is used at the end of the recording process?
A. a guitar or piano B. a microphone
C. a mixing board D. a multi-track recorder
49. Which sentence is NOT true about studio musicians?
A. They work in the recording studio.
B. They are not as famous as the artists they play for.
C. They usually support or play for the same artist.
D. They earn money for each session that they do.
50. Which statement would the author probably agree with?
A. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.

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B. It is important to buy albums made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
C. People are often unaware of the amount of work that goes into creating music.
D. Having a famous person sing a song will usually make it successful.

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