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KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM
2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 047
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 sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 01. Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.
Jenny: “I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.”
Jimmy: “____________. There were successful people without a degree.”
A. I don't quite agree. B. That's all right. C. I can't agree more. D. That's life.
Question 02. Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
Adam: “________________”
Janet: “Yes, please.”
A. Can you pass me the salt, please?
B. Would you like a cup of coffee?
C. It's a bit hot in here, isn't it?
D. Do you mind if I sit here?
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. attract
B. demand
C. marry
D. connect
Question 04. A. envelope B. temperature
C. victory
D. arrangement
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. Surely David's not going to drive, _______?
A. does he
B. will he
C. isn't he
D. is he
Question 06.  The robbers _______ by the police for an hour.
A. have arrested
B. was arrested
C. had arrested
D. have been arrested
Question 07. Britain has accused Russia _______ poisoning the ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his
daughter.
A. from
B. of
C. for
D. on
Question 08. The larger the area of forest is destroyed, _______.
A. the more frequently natural disasters occur
B. the most frequently natural disasters occur
C. the more frequent are natural disasters
D. the most frequent natural disasters are
Question 09. Jack has a collection of _______ postage stamps.
A. valuable old Japanese
B. old Japanese valuable
C. valuable Japanese old
D. old valuable Japanese
Question 10: When I came yesterday, they _______ dinner.
A. was having
B. were having
C. have had
D. are having
Question 11. His visit to Korea was delayed _______ his illness.
A. because
B. in spite of
C. because of
D. although
Question 12. We will have prepared everything _______.
A. as long as the meeting would begin
B. after the meeting began
C. as soon as the meeting will begin
D. by the time the meeting begins
Question 13. _______ the Nobel Prize, he retired from politics.
A. Received
B. Receive
C. Being received
D. Having received
Question 14. I applied for the job but was _______.
A. taken away
B. got over
C. turned down
D. turned off
Question 15. Many astronomers never get back to the Earth because of _______ accidents.
A. tragedy
B. tragic
C. tragically
D. tragedies
Question 16. The newspaper article which includes a gruesome description of the murder has
_______ a lot of attention from the public.
A. attracted
B. confined
C. drawn
D. paid
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Question 17. The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930 s and 1940's, but it is still an
important _______ of entertainment.
A. source
B. status
C. origin
D. prospect
Question 18. Last year, the company went _______ up after the one of its senior executives offered
his resignation.
A. straight
B. belly
C. stomach
D. cloud
Question 19. It _______ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colors on account of his
working hard during the term.
A. lays
B. comes
C. stands
D. gets
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. After I had deleted several details in the report, I found out that they contained
necessary information.
A. ignored
B. described
C. included
D. erased
Question 21. I just want to stay at home to watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep
B. sit down
C. eat
D. relax
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. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced
B. separated
C. married
D. single
Question 23. We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on
holiday the next day.
A. happy and disappointed
B. sad and impatient
C. relaxed and comfortable
D. at ease and refreshed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the others of the same group.
Question 24. A. finished
B. performed
C. interviewed
D. delivered
Question 25. A. dangerous B. angel
C. battle
D. calculate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and mathematician, was one of the most important
figures of the 17th century scientific revolution. One of his greatest achievement was the
discovery of the three laws of motion, (26) _______ are still used today. But he also had a very
unusual personality. Some people would say he was actually insane.
His father died before he was born, and his mother soon remarried. The young Isaac hated
his stepfather so much that he once (27) _______ to burn his house down - when his stepfather and
mother were still inside! Fortunately he did not, and he went on to graduate from Cambridge
without being thrown into prison.
Isaac's first published work was a theory of light and color. When another scientist wrote a
paper criticizing this theory, Isaac flew into an uncontrollable rage. The scientist (28) _______ for
the criticism was a man called Robert Hooke. He was head of the Royal Society, and one of the
most respected scientists in the country. (29) _______, this made no difference to Isaac, who refused
to speak to him for over a year.
The simple fact was that Isaac found it impossible to have a calm discussion with anyone.
As soon as someone said something that he disagreed with, he would lose his temper. For this
reason he lived a large part of his life isolated from (30) _______ scientists. It is unlikely that many
of them complained.
(Source: https://www.biography.com/scientist/isaacnewton)
Question 26. A. who
B. which
Question 27. A. shouted
B. frightened
Question 28. A. attributable B. reasonable
Question 29. A. Although B. What is more
Question 30. A. another
B. others

C. that
C. threatened
C. guilty
C. Despite
C. other

D. they
D. warned
D. responsible
D. However
D. one

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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 answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about
when you're working and when you're not. You'll get your best work done and be most ready to
transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours. Plus, if your role is collaborative,
being on the same schedule as your co-workers makes everything much easier.
“The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you
are in charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an employee,” Yurovsky says.
This means holding yourself accountable, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just as a
good manager might. “If you feel yourself extending your work hours because you are not doing
anything in the evening...tell yourself it's time to put work away, recharge, and start tomorrow
with a fresh mind. The work will be there in the morning.”
If you live with other people, this separation is even more critical. Communicate with the
people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during
the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention. Having
a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life.
(Adapted from https://www.themuse.com/)
Question 31: The word “accountable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. colourful
B. responsible
C. proficient
D. exclusive
Question 32: According to paragraph 1, if you work on the same schedule as your co-workers,
your work may be ________.
A. easier
B. more regular
C. readier
D. more collaborative
Question 33: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Keep Clearly Defined Working Hours
B. Get Your Best Work Done
C. Co-workers Makes Everything Easier
D. Put off Your Work until Tomorrow Morning
Question 34: The word “whom” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. separation
B. people
C. boundaries
D. attention
Question 35: What is the useful advice for those who work from home at night?
A. Try to work more as you are free at night
B. Continue working, you are at home
C. Take a rest and come back tomorrow
D. Finish your work now or it will not be there tomorrow
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.
Obesity is associated with a shorter lifespan and with an increased risk of many chronic
diseases. The good news is that just being somewhat overweight does not reduce your longevity,
and for those over the age of 65, it is actually better to be on the high side of normal than the low
side.
A 2018 study (part of the Framingham heart study) looked at body mass index and
mortality over a period of 24 years. For those who were obese, people that had a body mass
index of 30 to 35 had a 27% increase in mortality, and those who had a body mass index of 35 to
40 had a 93% increase.
What weight is ideal? Among those who were overweight but not obese (had a body mass
index between 25 and 30), mortality was only increased among those who also smoked. People
with a body mass index on the high side of normal (e.g. 24) had the lowest mortality.
There isn't any real magic when it comes to maintaining (or getting to) a normal body
mass index. Eating a healthy diet, not too much and avoiding empty calorie, and exercising daily,
even if it's fun activities such as gardening, are the true "secret."
In the past, eating breakfast was stressed as necessary for optimal health. Research is now
changing that thought, and intermittent fasting (going for 13 or more hours each day without
eating) may have some benefits. Though the concept and research to back it up are young,
intermittent fasting may help with weight loss and appears to have benefits in cancer risk
reduction as well.
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If you are struggling, talk with your doctor. But keep in mind that fad diets do not work,
and your greatest chance of success lies in adopting long-term healthy eating patterns and
engaging in regular physical activity for life.
(Adapted from
https://www.verywellhealth.com/)
Question 36: Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
A. Knowledge of Obesity
B. Body Mass Index and Mortality
C. Is your breakfast really important?
D. Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
Question 37: If your body mass index is on the high side of normal, you have ________.
A. the same mortality
B. the highest mortality
C. unidentified mortality
D. the lowest mortality
Question 38: The word “maintaining” in paragraph 4 most probably means ________.
A. complaining
B. distributing
C. preserving
D. involving
Question 39: The word “optimal” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. glamorous
B. superlative
C. motivated
D. envious
Question 40: The word “that” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. people
B. obese
C. mortality
D. study
Question 41: What is the increase in mortality for those who have a body mass index of 30 to 35?
A. 27%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 93%
Question 42: Which of the following is inferred according to the article?
A. Being somewhat overweight does reduce your longevity.
B. Among those who were overweight, smoking increases mortality.
C. Eating a healthy diet does not mean avoiding empty calorie.
D. Greatest chance of success is fad diets.
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: The University of Kentucky has held this prestigious title until 1989, when it was
granted to the University of Georgia
A. was granted
B. it
C. has held
D. of
Question 44: Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in its work.
A. such as
B. are always
C. to recruit
D. in its work
Question 45: My mother couldn't bare waste - she always made us eat everything on our plates
A. our plates
B. made
C. eat everything
D. couldn't bare
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: Jane rang hours and hours ago.
A. It's hours before Jane rang.
B. It's hours after Jane rang.
C. It's hours since Jane rang.
D. It's hours when Jane rang
Question 47: My friend told me, "If I were you, I would not ask him for help."
A. My friend told me to ask him for help.
B. My friend advised me not to ask him for help.
C. My friend prohibited me from asking him for help.
D. My friend suggested not asking him for help.
Question 48: There is no need for you to redecorate your room.
A. You needn't redecorate your room.
B. You didn't have to redecorate your room.
C. You mustn't redecorate your room.
D. You didn't need to redecorate your room.
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. Hans told us about his investing in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investing in the company.
B. Only after investing in the company did Hans inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
C. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
D. Hardly had he informed us about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the
meeting.
Question 50. I did not see Susan off at the airport. I feel bad about it now.
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A. I could have seen Susan off at the airport.
B. If only I had seen Susan off at the airport.
C. That I did not see Susan off at the airport escapes me now.
D. It suddenly dawns on me that I should have seen Susan off at the airport.
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