ĐỀ CHUẨN MINH HỌA SỐ 14
(Đề thi có 05 trang)

KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề
-------------------------Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………
Số báo danh:.................................................................................................................... 
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 1. A. grammar
B. damage
C. mammal
D. drama
Question 2. A. switch
B. stomach
C. match
D. catch
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. nervous
B. active
C. patient
D. aware
Question 4. A. candidate
B. holiday
C. experience
D. tourism
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. Tommy is on the way to his friend's birthday party, carrying a gift box _____ colourful
paper.
A. were wrapped
B. having wrapped
C. wrapped
D. wrapping
Question 6. Monkeys are_______learners than elephants.
A. faster
B. very fast
C. more faster
D. more fast
Question 7. Richard will look for a job __________.
A. after he had passed his exams
B. before he passed his exams
C. while he was passing his exams
D. as soon as he passes his exams
Question 8. His choice of future career is quite similar______mine.
A. at
B. with
C. for
D. to
Question 9. Your sister seldom cooks meals,___________?
A. did she
B. didn't she
C. does she
D. doesn't she
Question 10. My brother has been playing
piano since he was a small child.
A. the
B. a
C. no article
D. an
Question 11. Due to lacking ___________, they couldn't open a new shop as scheduled.
A. interest rates
B. expenses
C. shares
D. funds
Question 12. He's a widower who _______ three children.
A. takes after
B. makes off
C. cuts down
D. brings up
Question 13. Tom hopes __________
a solution soon.
A. to find
B. finding
C. find
D. found
Question 14. He's really got the bit between his _______ so that he can pass the exam with flying
colours.
A. neck
B. eyes
C. teeth
D. hands
Question 15. When I returned from work, my dad _______ with his childhood friends.
A. have played
B. was playing
C. will be playing
D. is playing
Question 16. He _______ sorry and we became friends again. Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua
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A. paid
B. called
C. talked
D. said
Question 17: The river ________ with toxic waste from local factories for a long time.
A. pollutes
B. has been polluted
C. are being polluted
D. is polluting
Question 18. You should ask for Henry's advice; he is very _______ about gardening.
A. know
B. knowledge
C. knowledgeable
D. knowledgeably
Question 19: They haven't found a cure for the disease yet, but they are on the ________ track.

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A. right
B. exact
C. correct
D. precise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges. Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
Question 20: Mary is talking to Linda over the phone. Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
- Mary: "Thank you for helping me prepare for the party."
- Linda: " ________ "
A. My pleasure
B. The meal was out of this world
C. I'm afraid not
D. Of course not
Question 21: Tom and Susan are talking about their plan to help disadvantaged children.
Tom: "Why don't we send them some textbooks and warm clothes?"
Susan: " ________ "
A. No, they are not available.
B. You should agree with us.
C. Great idea! What meaningful gifts!
D. I'm sorry to hear that.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions. Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để
mua bộ đề
Question 22. Hieu is writing an email to apply for the position of Sales Director.
A. situation
B. job
C. fund
D. partner
Question 23. Taking a year out to travel can broaden your experience and teach you new skills.
A. limit
B. produce
C. interest
D. increase
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 24. It's very difficult to talk to our new classmate; she's such a cold fish.
A. a pleasant person
B. a person who is allergic to fish
C. a person who enjoy eating fish
D. an unfriendly person
Question 25. The company should allow flexible working hours so that its employees can avoid
traffic congestion.
A. careful
B. dangerous
C. fixed
D. changeable
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 26. It's not a good idea for us to swim in this lake.
A. We can swim in this lake.
B. We must swim in this lake.
C. We shouldn't swim in this lake.
D. We wouldn't swim in this lake.
Question 27. He began to drive a motorbike last year.
A. He hasn't driven a motorbike since last year.
B. He used to drive a motorbike last year.
C. He got used to driving a motorbike last year.
D. He has driven a motorbike since last year.
Question 28: "Did you pay for the tickets, Laura?", Peter asked.
A. Peter asked Laura if she paid for the tickets.
B. Peter asked Laura if she had paid for the tickets.
C. Peter asked Laura if she was paid for the tickets.
D. Peter asked Laura if she would pay for the tickets. Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
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 29. Some animals are in danger of extinction as humans are hunting it for meat.
A
B
C
D
Question 30. There is a heavy storm hitting our village last Sunday evening.
A
B
C
D
Question 31. It is not advisory to make travel arrangements during this time when the Covid-19

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A
B
pandemic is still spreading at an unprecedented rate.
C
D
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: I filled my glass. Then I noticed that it was broken.
A. No sooner had I noticed that my glass was broken than I filled it.
B. Not until I filled my glass did I notice that it was broken.
C. Only when I filled my glass had I noticed that it was broken.
D. Hardly had I filled my glass then I noticed that it was broken.
Question 33: They cannot continue the work. They are too tired.
A. If they are not too tired, they can continue the work.
B. If they hadn't been too tired, they could continue the work.
C. If they hadn't been too tired, they could have continued the work.
D. If they were not too tired, they could continue the work.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
WHAT IS HAPPINESS? Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and
psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And
while money and material possessions can (34) _______ our spirits for a short time, it seems the
real key to happiness is life experiences. Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may
make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade. We get
used to seeing our (35) _______ and our happiness loses its shine.
What's more, we tend to compare ourselves to (36) _______ and if we see someone with a better or
newer version of what we've bought, it can leave us down in the dumps. Life experiences, on the
other hand, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness. Apart from the enjoyment of the
actual experience, they give us memories (37) _______ we keep our whole lifetime. Life
experiences bring us closer to people, too. (38) _______ the next time you're tempted to spend
money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead. As you look back
on your life, you'll be grateful.
(Adapted from Gateway by David Spencer and Gill Hooley)
Question 34. A. climb
B. increase
C. lift
D. soar
Question 35. A. backgrounds
B. possessions
C. abilities
D. emotions
Question 36. A. others
B. each
C. a little
D. almost
Question 37. A. where
B. what
C. whose
D. that
Question 38. A. So
B. But
C. Therefore
D. Furthermore
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 39 to 42. Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
Many universities around the world are proud to have long histories and strong traditions. However,
very few universities can claim to be among the oldest in the world.
Nalanda University, in Bihar, India, was established around 600 BC. It was most likely the world's
first university. In the past, scholars came from Europe, China, and all over India to learn about
science, medicine, the Buddhist religion, and other subjects. The university is in ruins now, but at
one time it was an impressive school with temples, classrooms, libraries, and dormitories.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the University of AI-Karaouine in Fes,
Morocco, is the oldest surviving university in the world. It was probably founded in 859 and
became a famous place to study natural sciences. The first university in Europe is definitely the
University of Bologna, in Italy. It was one of the few universities in Europe that were not influenced

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by religion. Professors were forbidden from teaching outside the university, and so students came
from all over Europe to study with its famous teachers.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Neil J Anderson)
Question 39. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Students at the most famous universities
B. The world's oldest universities
C. Subjects that are taught at universities
D. Foreign students at ancient universities
Question 40. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. religion
B. medicine
D. science
D. university
Question 41. According to paragraph 2, Nalanda University _______.
A. was the first university in the world
B. only taught science subjects
C. was destroyed
D. invited scholars from different countries to teach
Question 42. The word founded in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. damaged
B. created
C. recovered
D. renamed
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The University of AI-Karaouine still exists in the modern world.
B. Teachers at Bologna University weren't allowed to teach outside.
C. Natural science subjects aren't taught at the University of AI-Karaouine.
D. Students could learn religion at the University of Nalanda.
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 44 to 50.
Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly
everyone went quiet. To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking
their phones. Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring suggestion.
What if they all put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had finished the
meal? If anyone picked up their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill. And so, it is
said, the game of 'phone stacking' was bom. Liên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our inability to
disconnect from technology. But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social context,
measures also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box the
moment they arrive home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with.
The fact that the phone cannot be heard - it is on silent - nor seen - the flashing lights are hidden by
the box - means that they are no longer tempted to use it.
A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family is
likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone, from teenagers
desperate to text friends to parents unable to switch off from work. On a normal day, however,
dinner takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions and anecdotes with the rest
of the family certainly makes up for the time spent offline.
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Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another.
Time seems to stand still in the virtual world, and before you know it, you find that it is three
o'clock in the morning. This is where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all devices
must be put away. Evenings without technology are usually nice and peaceful and make a more
agreeable end to the day.
And then it's time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban
electronic devices altogether from the bedroom. Lying next to a machine bursting with information
is far from relaxing, and the sounds it emits during the night can easily wake you up. With
technology out of the room, a line has been drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables
us to switch off ourselves and drift off to sleep.

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(Adapted from Solutions 3rd Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Too Much Dependence on Technology: Time for Change!
B. Getting Rid of Your Mobiles: For Better or Worse?
C. Shocking News: Technology Shapes Our Mind!
D. Addiction to Technology: Storm in a Teacup
Question 45. According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez was shocked to find that _______.
A. people were willing to remove all their gadgets
B. the prices for food were too expensive
C. people were glued to their phonesLiên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
D. everyone seemed quiet by nature
Question 46. The word highlights in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. tackles
B. expects
C. proposes
D. emphasizes
Question 47. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. fact
B. phone
C. light
D. box
Question 48. The word drastic in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _______.
A. simple
B. effective
C. important
D. severe
Question 49. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
A. People choose not to use their phones at home so that they can talk to other members.
B. Meal times are the most suitable for the whole family to use phones together.
C. Teenagers can find it easier to turn off their phones compared to their parents.
D. Brian's idea is not new in terms of making people less dependent on technology.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Having a conversation at dinner definitely strengthens the bonds among family members.
B. Using electronic gadgets at bedtime is likely to deprive yourself of having a good sleep.
C. People are more pleasant to talk with when they use technology in the evenings.
D. The line between daytime and sleep time has become increasingly blurred.
THE END

KEY CHI TIẾT ĐỀ 14
Question 1. Đáp án DLiên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
Giải thích: drama phát âm là /ɑː/, còn lại phát âm là /æ/.
A. grammar /ˈɡræmə(r)/
B. damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
C. mammal /ˈmæml/
D. drama
/ˈdrɑːmə/
Question 2. Đáp án B
Giải thích: stomach phát âm là /k/, còn lại phát âm là /tʃ/.
A. switch /swɪtʃ/
B. stomach /ˈstʌmək/
C. match /mætʃ/
D. catch /kætʃ/
Question 3: Đáp án D
Giải thích:
A. nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ (adj): lo lắng
B. active /ˈæk.tɪv/ (adj): tích cực
C. patient /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ (adj): kiên nhẫn
D. aware /əˈweər/ (adj): có nhận thức
Đáp án D có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất.
Question 4: Đáp án C
Giải thích:
A. candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/ (n): ứng cử viên

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B. holiday /ˈhɒl.ə.deɪ/ (n): kỳ nghỉ
C. experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/ (n): kinh nghiệm, trải nghiệm
D. tourism /ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm/ (n): ngành du lịch
Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các đáp án còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất.
→ Chọn đáp án C
Question 5: Đáp án CLiên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
Kiến thức: Mệnh đề phân từ
Giải chi tiết:
Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ dạng bị động: bỏ đại từ quan hệ, bỏ tobe, giữ lại V_PII.
Dạng đầy đủ: Tommy is on the way to his friend's birthday party, carrying a gift box which/that is
wrapped
colourful paper.
Dạng rút gọn: Tommy is on the way to his friend's birthday party, carrying a gift box wrapped
colourful paper. Tạm dịch: Tommy đang trên đường đến bữa tiệc sinh nhật của bạn mình, mang
theo một hộp quà được gói bằng giấy sặc sỡ.
Question 6:
Đáp án A
Dịch nghĩa: Khỉ là người học nhanh hơn voi.
Giải thích:
- Căn cứ vào “than” => so sánh hơn
- Công thức của so sánh hơn:
+ Với tính từ ngắn: S1 + V + adj(er)/adv(er) + than + S2
+ Với tính từ dài: S1 + V+ more +adj/adv + than + S2
Question 7: Đáp án D
Kiến thức về mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian
* Ta có mệnh đề:
Richard will look for a job: chia thì tương lai đơn nên mệnh đề chỉ thời gian phải ở thì hiện tại đơn
Question 8: Đáp án D
Dịch nghĩa: Sự lựa chọn nghề nghiệp tương lai của anh ấy khá giống với tôi.
* Căn cứ vào cấu trúc:
- similar to: giống, tương tự.
Question 9: Đáp án C
- Mệnh đề đầu ở thì hiện tại đơn nên phần hỏi đuôi cũng ở thì hiện tại đơn => loại A, B
- Mệnh đề đầu có trạng từ tần suất “seldom” mang nghĩa phủ định nên phần hỏi đuôi dùng khẳng
định Dịch: Chị bạn hiếm khi nấu ăn, có phải không?
Question 10: Đáp án A
Kiến thức: Mạo từ
Giải thích: Quy tắc: the + tên nhạc cụ (ví dụ: the violin, the guitar)
Tạm dịch: Anh trai tôi đã chơi piano từ khi còn nhỏ.
Question 11: Đáp án D
. interest rates: lãi suất
B. expenses: chi tiêu, phí tổn
C. shares: cổ phần
D. funds: quỹ, ngân quỹ, vốn
- funds: money available/ needed to spend on sth: vốn
Dịch: Vì thiếu vốn nên họ không thể mở được cửa hiệu mới như lịch trình.
Question 12: Đáp án DLiên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
Kiến thức phrasal verb:
- take after: giống
- make off: rời đi vội vã, thường là khi đang cố gắng trốn thoát
- cut down: cắt giảm
- bring up: nuôi nấng

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Tạm dịch: Anh ấy là một người đàn ông góa vợ nuôi dưỡng ba đứa con.
Question 13: Đáp án ALiên hệ số O988-166-193 để mua bộ đề
Kiến thức về hình thức động từ: sau “hope” sử dụng động từ To-infinitive
Question 14: Đáp án C- Thành ngữ
Cấu trúc:
Get the bit between one's teeth: kiên quyết, quyết tâm làm gì
Tạm dịch: Anh ấy đã cực kỳ quyết tâm để có thể vượt qua kỳ thi với điểm số cao.
Question 15: Đáp án B
Hòa hợp thì:
Dùng thì quá khứ tiếp diễn để diễn tả hành động đang xảy ra vào một thời điểm trong quá khứ
thì có hành động khác xen vào.
Tạm dịch: Khi tôi đi làm về, bố tôi đang chơi với những người bạn thời thơ ấu của ông.

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