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KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM
2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 202
Thời gian làm bài. 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
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 01: A. supports B. problems
C. picnics
D. markets
Question 02: A. mother
B. colour
C. concert
D. comfort
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 03: A. injure
B. building
C. letter
D. hotel
Question 04: A. historical B. secretary
C. ability
D. society
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 05: Bodies of ______ dead in the tragic accident yesterday were taken away.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. 0 (no article) 
Question 06: If I ______ you, I would try to use English frequently.
A. were
B. am
C. had been
D. have been
Question 07: John could not talk to you when you phoned him yesterday as he ______ a bath.
A. took
B. had taken
C. was taking
D. would take
Question 08: Her eyes are red and puffy ______ she has been crying a lot.
A. although
B. since
C. because of
D. despite
Question 09: Jonas worked really hard throughout the term, so it was not merely ______ chance
that he got straight A's.
A. off
B. from
C. by
D. in
Question 10: Don't leave ______ about the problem.
A. after you talked to the headmaster
B. until you have talked to the headmaster
C. before you will talk to the headmaster D. as soon as you had talked to the headmaster
Question 11: ______ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.
A. When compared B. On comparing
C. Having compared
D. To compare
Question 12: Betty pointedly avoided ______ at him when she spoke.
A. to look
B. looking
C. looked
D. to be looking
Question 13: Although Ariel arrived ______, we made her welcome just the same as everyone else.
A. expect
B. unexpectedly
C. unexpected
D. expectation
Question 14: Please watch the milk carefully; I don't want it to boil over, ______?
A. won't you
B. do you
C. will you
D. don't you
Question 15: These days, housework has been made much easier by electrical ______.
A. machinery
B. appliances
C. instruments
D. equipment
Question 16: The island where these rare birds nest has been declared a(n) ______ where poaching
is prohibited.
A. observation
B. reservation
C. preservation
D. conservation
Question 17: If you wear a suit to the party, you'll stand out like a sore ______.
A. hand
B. finger
C. thumb
D. foot
Question 18: Lots of young people were ______ drugs like marijuana in the sixties.
A. taking
B. doing
C. having
D. getting
Question 19: The charity aims to ______ food and shelter for underprivileged in the remote areas of
the country.
A. present
B. assist
C. provide
D. offer
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 20: Cows with newly born calves often show a strong urge to protect their helpless
young.
A. desire
B. reaction
C. thought
D. decision
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Question 21: All visitors are told to watch out for pickpockets in public places.
A. take care of
B. look for
C. pay attention to D. beware of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Various programs have been designed in order to facilitate the storage and analysis
of research data.
A. enable
B. prevent
C. speed
D. destroy
Question 23: It seems that the deal was made behind closed doors as no one had any clue about
it.
A. secretly
B. daily
C. transparently
D. frankly
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 24: Mike and Laura are university students. They are both living in the campus.
– Mike: “How often did you call home?”
– Laura: “_____________.”
A. I used to call home once a week
B. I didn't call home yesterday
C. My hometown is a coastal province
D. Oh, I miss my home so much
Question 25: Laura and Mitchell are talking about people's health
- Laura: "People should take better care of their health to avoid some fatal diseases."
- Mitchell: "____________. Being in good health helps us enjoy life better."
A. You are wrong
B. It doesn't matter
C. I can't agree with you more
D. That can't be true
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 26 to 30.
Why do some people take revenge on others? Why aren't we able to sort out our problems
without seeking to get even with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are (26) ______
experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain's
limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we (27) ______ with all animals.
Thus, when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try
to work out a solution together.
(28) ______, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows
us to plan and analyse – and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (29) ______ reaction. A
person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate
act of revenge. Some people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing
you to work through your negative emotions. But it can also be dangerous, and you may
risk finding yourself in a situation (30) ______ rapidly gets out of hand.
Question 26: A. simply
B. simple
C. simplicity
D. simplify
Question 27: A. worry
B. share
C. anger
D. hope
Question 28: A. Therefore B. However
C. Additionally
D. Subsequently
Question 29: A. distinctive B. instinctive
C. extrinsic
D. inborn
Question 30: A. who
B. where
C. when
D. which
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.
Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for
his own use. This not only provided a more abundant food source but also allowed more people
to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock,
and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.
As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to
organise their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early
natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists
sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed
that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ.
Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from
heart problems.
Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of
our present knowledge of drugs and their uses.
Question 31: What does this passage mainly discuss?
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A. Cures from plants
B. The beginning of natural history
C. Prehistoric man
D. Early plants and animals
Question 32: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of ______.
A. the need for more readily available food
B. act of wild animals and plant
C. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic D. early man's power as a hunter
Question 33: The word “This” in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. providing food for man
B. man's domestication of plants and animals
C. man's ability to live on a small plot of land
D. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
Question 34: The word “blossomed” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. produced flowers B. changed
C. learned
D. flourished
Question 35: An herbalist is which of the following?
A. A dreamer
B. An early historian
C. Someone who uses plants in medicine
D. A farmer
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.
Nature has always provided a stimulus for inventive minds. Early flying machines clearly
were an attempt to emulate the freedom of birds. Architects and engineers have often
consciously modeled buildings on forms found in nature. A more recent example of the
inspiration given by nature is the invention of Velcro®. The inventor of this now common
fastening device noticed that small burrs attached to his dog's coat grasped the hairs by means of
tiny hooks. This led him to invent a synthetic fabric whose surfaces mimic the clasping properties
of this natural seedpod.
Animals and plants have evolved solutions to the kinds of problems that often interest
engineers and designers. Much current research in material science is concerned with actively
examining the natural world, especially at the molecular level, for inspiration to develop materials
with novel properties. This relatively new field of study is sometimes known as biomimetics,
since it consciously attempts to mimic nature.
Researchers have investigated several interesting areas. For example, they have studied
how the molecular structure of antler bone contributes to its amazing toughness, how the skin
structure of a worm contributes to its ability to crawl, how the sea cucumber softens its skeleton
and changes shape so that it can squeeze through tiny gaps in rocks, or what gives wood its high
resistance to impact. These investigations have led to several breakthroughs in the development
of composite materials with remarkable properties.
Predictions for future inventions that may be developed from these lines of research
include so-called smart structures that design and repair themselves in a similar way to a variety
of processes in the natural world. For example, engineers have envisaged bridges that would
detect areas heavily stressed by vehicle movement or wind. The bridge structure would then
automatically add or move material to the weak areas until the stress is reduced. The same
principle might be used to repair damaged buildings. Other new materials that have been
imagined are substances that would copy photosynthesis in green plants in order to create new
energy sources. The potential impact of biomimetic research is so great that the twenty-first
century may come to be known as the "Age of Materials."
Question 36: The passage is primarily concerned with ______.
A. future research into the uses of Velcro®
B. the effect of the Age of Materials on nature
C. the development of products based on nature
D. problems that preoccupy designers and engineers
Question 37: The word “emulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. stimulate
B. captivate
C. imitate
D. activate
Question 38: The word “novel” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. unique
B. familiar
C. fictitious
D. legendary
Question 39: Which of the following does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. sea cucumber
B. skeleton
C. shape
D. worm
Question 40: According to the passage, what do investigations in biomimetics suggest?
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A. Biomimetics is not promising.
B. Biomimetics may lead to the development of new creatures.
C. Biomimetics may lead to useful inventions.
D. Biomimetics has provided the new material for smart structures.
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following would NOT be a useful biomimetic
product?
A. Tomatoes mimicking the structures that give sea cucumbers the ability to squeeze
through cracks
B. Bulletproof jackets mimicking the structures that give wood its resistance to impact
C. Glass in windshields mimicking the structures that give antler bone its toughness
D. Cables mimicking the structures that give spiderwebs their flexibility and tensile
strength
Question 42: As inferred from the passage, what would be the advantage of a product that mimics
photosynthesis?
A. It could be used to create green plants.
B. It could help to meet future energy needs.
C. It could be an aid in repairing green areas.
D. It could form the basis of twenty-first century materials.
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 43: Playing video games often distract students from schoolwork.
A. playing
B. games
C. distract
D. schoolwork
Question 44: The doctors wanted to see how the medication would effect the patient
A. wanted
B. to see
C. medication
D. effect
Question 45: Ballads, like folk tales, began thousands of years ago among people who could not
read or writing.
A. like
B. thousands
C. among
D. writing
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 46: Janet speaks English better than Daisy.
A. Janet does not speak English as well as Daisy.
B. Daisy speaks English better than Janet
C. Janet is a better speaker of English than Daisy.
D. Daisy and Janet are not so good at speaking English.
Question 47: "I would be grateful if you did the work," he said to me.
A. He politely asked me to do the work. B. He praised me because I did the work.
C. He thanked me for doing the work.
D. He felt thankful to me because I did the work.
Question 48: It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today.
A. I must have submitted my assignment today.
B. I needn't have submitted my assignment today.
C. I could have submitted my assignment today.
D. I shouldn't have submitted my assignment today.
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 49: The boss scolded Laura for that minor mistake. He now feels really bad about it.
A. The boss wishes he did not scold Laura for that minor mistake.
B. The boss wishes Laura had not made that minor mistake.
C. If only the boss had not scolded Laura for that minor mistake.
D. The boss regretted to scold Laura for that minor mistake.
Question 50: Olga was about to say something about the end of the movie. He was stopped by his
friends right then.
A. Hardly had Olga intended to say something about the end of the movie before he was
stopped by his friends.
B. Only after Olga had said something about the end of the movie was he stopped by his friends.
C. Were it not for Olga's intension of saying something about the end of the movie, he
would not be stopped by his friends.
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D. It was not until Olga was stopped by his friends that he started to say something about
the end of.
_______HẾT_______
ĐÁP ÁN
01. B
02. C
03. D
04. B
05. A
06. A
07. C
08. B
09. C
10. B
11. A

12. B

13. B

14. C

15. B

16. B

17. C

18. A

19. C

20. A

21. D

22. B

23. C

24. A

25. C

26. A

27. B

28. B

29. B

30. D

31. B

32. A

33. B

34. D

35. C

36. C

37. C

38. A

39. A

40. C

41. A

42. B

43. C

44. D

45. D

46. C

47. A

48. B

49. C

50. A

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