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KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM
2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 008
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. cure
B. huge
C. mute
D. fund
Question 02: A. through
B. though
C. thought
D. thrown
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. attitude
B. invention
C. manager
D. company
Question 04: A. explore
B. inform
C. cancel
D. prevent
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: His mother cleans the floor in the afternoon every day, ______?
A. hasn't she
B. will she
C. doesn't she
D. did she
Question 06: The sign warns people ______ the dangers of swimming in this river.
A. about
B. to
C. with
D. from
Question 07: If you watch this film, you ______ about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
A. will learn
B. would learn
C. were learning
D. learned
Question 08: The drought is having a terrible ______ on the crops because the land is so dry.
A. effect
B. outcome
C. result
D. consequence
Question 09: My parents hope to travel around ______ world next summer.
A. a
B. 0 (no article)
C. the
D. an
Question 10: Once ______ in large quantities, these products will be more affordably priced.
A. are produced
B. producing
C. produced
D. having produced
Question 11: The money ______ in the last financial year can be reinvested on the stock exchange.
A. saved
B. saving
C. which saved
D. which saving
Question 12: Mr. Jenkins suggested we play games to ______ the ice since we were all meeting each
other for the very first time.
A. shatter
B. smash
C. crack
D. break
Question 13: It took the man forty five minutes ______ to his office every day.
A. riding
B. to ride
C. rode
D. rides
Question 14: Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to ______.
A. mistake
B. possibility
C. opportunity
D. chance
Question 15: ______ school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Raising
B. Receiving
C. Improving
D. Gaining
Question 16: Solar energy is not widely used ______ it is friendly to the environment.
A. in spite of
B. because of
C. although
D. since
Question 17: Drinking too much alcohol is said to ______ harm to our health.
A. do
B. lead
C. make
D. take
Question 18: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he ______ along the street.
A. was walking
B. would walk
C. had walked
D. walked
Question 19: You should turn off the lights before going out to save ______.
A. electric
B. electrify
C. electrically
D. electricity
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: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in
astronomy.
A. doubted
B. promised
C. considered
D. refused
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Question 21: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three day
excursion with her classmates.
A. persuade
B. offer
C. permit
D. support
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 22: My mother helps me with my homework yesterday evening.
A. helps 
B. with 
C. homework 
D. evening
Question 23: Many teenagers are different from adults in his beliefs about love and marriage.
A. teenagers
B. different
C. his
D. marriage
Question 24: A comparative house in the city centre would be approximately five times as
expensive as this one; you just can't afford it.
A. comparative
B. approximately
C. expensive
D. afford
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 25: Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn't necessary.
A. Sally might not have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally couldn't have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
Question 26: "What are you going to do after school, Anne?" Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
B. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
C. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.
D. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
Question 27: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
B. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
C. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
D. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
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 28: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they
tend to access information online.
A. selectively
B. regularly
C. attentively
D. occasionally
Question 29: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at
peak hours.
A. prohibits
B. limits
C. protects
D. encourages
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 30: Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
~ Jack: "Would you like to come to my party this weekend?" ~ Mary: "_________."
A. I'm afraid so
B. No, don't worry C. You're welcome D. Yes, I'd love to
Question 31: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
~ Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject."
~ Mitchell: "_________. Art helps develop creativity."
A. You must be kidding
B. I'm of the opposite opinion
C. I don't think that's a good idea
D. I quite agree
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 32: The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant doesn't appear to attract much business.
B. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
C. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
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D. if it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
Question 33: They are my two sisters. They aren't teachers like me.
A. They are my two sisters, neither of whom is teacher like me.
B. They are my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me.
C. They are my two sisters who neither are teachers like me.
D. Unlike me, neither of my two sisters aren't teachers.
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.
Laughing is good for the body and mind. When we laugh we breathe more oxygen into our
body, (34) ______ helps to keep us healthy. Endorphins or happy chemicals, are released in the
body, and you feel more relaxed and happy. Laugher also brings people together to share (35)
______ fun. Companies who have run laughter yoga workshops find that they have advantages for
both employers and employees. People who are happy at work are more hard-working and (36)
______ more money for the company. Also, people who can laugh together communicate more (37)
______. In general, people do better at work when they feel happy and relaxed.
A Danish company who used Laughter Yoga for a year reported an increase in sales of 40
percent over the (38) ______ year. Following Laughter Yoga session, a Hawaiian timeshare
company reported the highest sales of the year – double their target figures.
Question 34: A. what
Question 35: A. some
Question 36: A. make
Question 37: A. successful
Question 38: A. previous

B. that
B. any
B. do
B. successfully
B. next

C. how
C. many
C. provide
C. success
C. following

D. which
D. all
D. take
D. succeed
D. oldest

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 following questions.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's
oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham
Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday life should not miss Portobello
Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling
books, the most famous being the film "Notting Hill" starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which
brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing,
jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables. The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors
may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by antique dealers from
throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and
paintings that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible to find a few
good bargains. It seems that both buyers and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can
meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to
savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a
cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the lively fun of Portobello
Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from ''Heritage”- Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Portobello Market
B. The city of London
C. European cuisine
D. The film "Notting Hill"
Question 40: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. prices
B. bargains
C. weekends
D. buyers and sellers
Question 41: Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because ______.
A. all the antiques are sold at the same price
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B. there are a large number of antique shops there
C. they can meet all sorts of people from England
D. all the antiques are more than 300 years old
Question 42: The word "savour" in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.
A. make
B. enjoy
C. see
D. prepare
Question 43: According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following
EXCEPT _______.
A. books
B. films
C. documentaries
D. songs
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 following questions.
Amphibians are an animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. These
animals live in and out of the water. The number of amphibians on our planet is declining rapidly
in both local mass extinctions and population crashes. This is a cause for concern as many
scientists believe that humans are responsible.
Since the 1980s, scientists have noticed a decline in amphibian populations. Although
many animals are affected by humans, amphibians have been hit particularly hard. Some
scientists believe this is because of their two-stage life cycle. Unlike most animals, amphibians live
their lives in two distinct stages. The first is aquatic and the second is terrestrial. This means
amphibians are sensitive to environmental changes in the water and on land. They also have
permeable skin, which means that toxins and chemicals can easily get into their bodies.
At first, some scientists did not believe that human pollution was the cause for changes in
amphibian populations. These scientists believed that every species on Earth goes through
natural cycles and changes and that there was not enough long-term data to prove that humans
were the problem. In recent years, this has changed. Almost all biologists are concerned about the
decline in amphibian populations. They are worried not only because many amphibians may go
extinct, but also because these extinctions will affect other plants and animals in ecosystems. They
believe that the decline in amphibian populations is a warning to humans to stop polluting and
clean up Earth.
Question 44: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Amphibian life cycle
B. Amphibians and reptiles
C. Endangered amphibians
D. Endangered reptiles
Question 45: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The number of amphibians is going up.
B. The number of amphibians is decreasing rapidly.
C. The number of amphibians is increasing.
D. The number of amphibians staying constant.
Question 46: In paragraph 2, the word noticed is closest in meaning to ______.
A. become aware of B. studied
C. analysed
D. started to work on
Question 47: In paragraph 2, the word they refers to ______.
A. amphibians
B. humans
C. animals
D. scientists
Question 48: According the passage, which of the following is TRUE about amphibians?
A. They mainly live in water.
B. They mainly live on land.
C. First they live in the water, then on land.
D. First they live on land, then in the
water.
Question 49: In paragraph 2, the word toxins is closest in meaning to ______.
A. poisonous substances B. tonic substances C. essential minerals
D. essential vitamins
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Amphibians contribute greatly to biodiversity.
B. All amphibians will go extinct in the near future.
C. A clean environment may help to protect amphibians from extinction.
D. Protecting amphibians is the responsibility of all people on Earth.
_____HẾT_____
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