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NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Ngày thi: 07.06.2023

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Mã đề: 101

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest.
Question 1: A. mood

B. poor

C. room

D. school

Question 3: A. lovely

B. happy

C. only

D. nearby

Question 2: A. added

B. wanted

C. stopped

D. mended

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word differs from the rest in
position of the stress.
Question 4: A. 'temple

B. 'tower

C. po'lice

D. 'garden

Question 5: A. be'gin

B. pro'tect

C. 'bother

D. de'lay

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answers to each of the
following questions.
Question 6: Look! Minh _____________ on stage. She looks so beautiful.
A. sang

B. is singing

C. was singing

D. sings

Question 7: We often take part in green movements _____________ Sundays.
A. to

B. for

C. on

D. at

Question 8: You _____________ the exam unless you start revising for the lessons.
A. will fail

B. fail

C. would fail

D. failed

Question 9: If I was in his _____________, I wouldn't take part in the game.
A. shoes

B. clothes

C. hats

D. bags

Question 10: I wish I _____________ English well to communicate with foreigners.
A. could speak

B. had spoken

C. have spoken

D. speak

Question 11: Passing the final exam would give him a great _____________ of achievement.
A. level

B. sense

C. record

D. emotion

Question 12: His best movie, _____________ won several awards, was about the life of a famous
artist.
A. whom

B. whose

C. that

D. which

Question 13: Nicole _____________ television a lot when she was at home due to Covid-19
lockdown last year.
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A. watched

B. is watching

C. was watching

D. watches

Question 14: My father _____________ a teacher at a secondary school in Son La city.
A. be

B. has been

C. was

D. is

Question 15: Making public speeches is her biggest _____________.
A. strongly

B. strong

C. strength

D. strengthen

Question 16: It was so noisy outside that she couldn't concentrate _____________ her work.
A. on

B. in

C. at

D. with

Question 17: Many students are now _____________ in their future career choices.
A. dependent

B. independent

C. dependence

D. independence

Question 18: I want everybody to listen _____________ to what I am saying.
A. carefulness

B. carefully

C. care

D. careful

Question 19: I asked them when _____________ changed.
A. the timetable is

B. the timetable had been

C. had the timetable been

D. was the timetable

Question 20: Mai has to look _____________ her younger sister after school.
A. up

B. down

C. round

D. after

Mark 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 21: The disabled have received a lot of help from this organization to lead an
independent life.
A. protection

B. punishment

C. support

D. entertainment

Question 22: Larry was so absorbed in reading the novel that he forgot all about time.
A. distracted

B. obliged

C. busy

D. interested

Mark 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 23: In some schools, students arc under the gun taking continual examinations.
A. relaxing

B. terrifying

C. proud

D. stressful

Question 24: Thousands of people in Angola are going starving because of the food shortage.
A. poor

B. full

C. rich

D. hungry

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions
Question 25: She is looking forward to meet you again.
A. forward

B. is

C. again

D. meet

Question 26: Nobody can help Lan if she did not try her best to finish her school project.
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A. if

B. try

C. can help

D. to finish

Question 27: No sooner he returns from a long journey than he was ordered to pack his bags.
A. long

B. he returns

C. than

D. to pack

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 28: Andy and Bob are talking about their plan.
- Andy: “How about coming to my English class tonight?"
- Bob: “_____________”
A. You're welcome.

B. I love English.

C. Great! What time?

D. Don't worry.

Question 29: Anna and John are discussing how to protect the environment.
- Anna: “I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.”
- John: “_____________”
A. Never mind

B. Thank you

C. It is bad

D. I totally agree

Read the following passage and mark the letter A for True and B for False on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is
one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London
consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End.
In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End
we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theaters. It is the world of rich people and
money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also
there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and
museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous
museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery.
There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London's main shopping centre. People
from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile
long. The best-known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is
Hyde Park with its Speaker's Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England's favorite food- fish and
chips.
Question 30: There are lots of theatres, parks and historical sites in the City of London?
A. True

B. False

Question 31: The Port of London is in the East End of London.
A. True

B. False

Question 32: Working people live and work in the West End of London.
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A. True

B. False

Question 33: The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London.
A. True

B. False

Question 34: Oxford Street in London is more than a mile long.
A. True

B. False

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.
Did you know that reading can keep your mind active and (35) _____________ well into old age?
Several years ago when I was working as (36) _____________ newspaper reporter, I interviewed a
woman who was a resident at a local nursing home.  She was 100 years old.  She read at least one
book per week.  She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with.  "I love to read.  It helps me (37)
_____________ what is going on in the world," she said.  "A friend of mine brings me a new book

every week.  (38) _____________, I look forward to her visits and I look forward to the books.  We
talk about the books we have read. "Reading has other benefits, as well.  For one thing, reading a
good story can help you forget some of the problems in your own life.  For the other thing, reading
also sets a good (39) _____________ for younger generations.
Question 35: A. excited

B. enthusiastic

C. happy

D. engaged

Question 36: A. the

B. an

C. a

D. no article

Question 37: A. keep up with

B. bring out in

C. catch up with

D. go round to

Question 38: A. But

B. Although

C. However

D. Therefore

Question 39: A. example

B. goal

C. view

D. story

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.
One of the greatest security threats in the online world is computer hacking. Hackers are
people who illegally enter systems. They may alter or delete information, steal private information,
or spread viruses that can damage or destroy files. But how exactly can a hacker get into a system
to do these things?
Most hackers use information called protocols that are built into computer software. These
protocols allow computers to interact with one another. Protocols are sort of like computer police
officers. When a computer connects to another system, the protocols check to see if the access
is valid. The protocols can also determine how much information can be shared between the two
systems. Hackers can manipulate the protocols to get unlimited access to a computer system.
In fact, just the act of entering a computer network is commonly considered passive hacking.
Passive hackers get a rush from just being able to access a challenging system like a bank or
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military network. Another kind of hacker tries to do damage to a system. After hacking into
systems, these hackers release viruses or alter, delete, or take information. Known as active
hackers, they are the more dangerous of the two.
The easiest way to protect a system is with a good password. Long and unusual passwords
are harder for hackers to guess. For even greater security, some online services now use
“password-plus” systems. In this case, users first put in a password and then put in a second code
that changes after the user accesses the site. Users either have special cards or devices that show
them new code to use the next time. Even if a hacker steals the password, they won't have the
code. Or if the hacker somehow gets the code, they still don't know the password.
Question 40: What should be the main title of the passage?
A. Famous Hackers

B. Ways to Stop Hackers

C. A Convicted Suspect

D. Cybercrime

Question 41: The word "They” in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. Systems

B. Computers

C. Hackers

D. People

Question 42: What do hackers do to get into a computer?
A. replacing security programs

B. manipulating its codes

C. spreading viruses

D. making a new password

Question 43: Which of the following can NOT be inferred about active hackers?
A. They take over the computers systematically
B. They are more warning than passive ones.
C. They deactivate the protocols in computers.
D. They make use of the hacked information.
Question 44: The word "assesses” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
A. designs

B. connects

C. invents

D. forgets

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 45: Mary spent many hours a day surfing Tik Tok. She got badly short-sighted.
A. Mary spent many hours a day surfing Tik Tok, so she got badly short-sighted.
B. Mary spent many hours a day surfing Tik Tok, or she got badly short-sighted.
C. Mary spent many hours a day surfing Tik Tok because she got badly short-sighted.
D. Mary spent many hours a day surfing Tik Tok, but she got badly short-sighted.
Question 46: Her explanation was clear. I didn't understand it.
A. Despite her clear explanation, I don't understand it.
B. As clear as her explanation was, I didn't understand it.
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C. Although her clear explanation, I didn't understand it.
D. In spite her clear explanation, I didn't understand it.
Question 47: Nam La is a stream. It flows through Son La city.
A. Nam La is a stream which flows through Son La city.
B. Nam La is a stream what flows through Son La city.
C. Nam La is a stream, that flows through Son La city.
D. Nam La is a stream who flows through Son La city.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that the sentence that
is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 48: If I were you, I would do workout everyday to keep fit.
A. I suggest you doing workout everyday to keep fit.
B. I prefer you do workout everyday to keep fit.
C. I would rather you to do workout everyday to keep fit.
D. It is advisable that you do workout everyday to keep fit.
Question 49: “I'm going back to work next week.”, said Harry.
A. Harry said that he was going back to work next week.
B. Harry said that I was going back to work the following.
C. Harry said that he was going back to work the following week.
D. Harry said that lam going back to work the following week.
Question 50: Tom bought that book at the bookshop yesterday.
A. That book was bought at the bookshop by Tom yesterday.
B. That book is bought by Tom at bookshop yesterday.
C. That book yesterday is bought by Tom at bookshop.
D. That book was bought yesterday by Tom at bookshop.
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