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KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM
2024
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 04
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 option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Harry and Eric are talking about Facebook.
Harry: “I think Facebook is an effective platform for online trading.”
Eric: “_______. Facebook violates users' privacy and information security to run ads and find
customers for online shops.”
A. I don't think you are right
B. I like your idea
C. Exactly
D. You are right
Question 2: Jennie is talking to a waitress in a restaurant.
Jennie: “Can I have the bill, please?”
Waiter: “_______.”
A. Of course. I'll get it for you
B. It's a tough question
C. Let's do it then
D. You are very kind
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 3: After receiving a diamond ring from her husband, Annie feels like she is _______ girl in
the world.
A. happy
B. happier
C. the happiest
D. happiest
Question 4: Mark is very set in his ways, but John has a more _______ attitude to life.
A. flexible
B. flexibly
C. flexibility
D. flex
Question 5: The letter _______ me of the theft hadn't been signed.
A. to accuse
B. that accuses
C. accusing
D. accused
Question 6: I have left my book in _______ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
A. an
B. a
C. 0 (no article)
D. the
Question 7: Being self-reliant is what many young people _______.
A. rely on
B. strive for
C. cope with
D. figure out
Question 8: Nearly 600 thousand visitors _______ by Ninh Binh's beautiful scenery and came to visit
this province during Tet holiday 2024.
A. impress
B. were impressing C. impressed
D. were impressed
Question 9: Mark can't forget _______ many wild animals in Bach Ma national park.
A. to see
B. seen
C. seeing
D. being seen
Question 10: She has recently bought a new car, _______?
A. hasn't she
B. didn't she
C. did she
D. has she
Question 11: The manager seemed favourably _______ towards the idea of flexible working hours.
A. dislodged
B. disposed
C. discerned
D. discarded
Question 12: While the thief _______ into the house to steal things, he was bitten by a dog.
A. broke
B. breaking
C. was breaking
D. has broken
Question 13: She used special washing powder to get rid of the stubborn coffee _______.
A. colour
B. stain
C. line
D. dirt
Question 14: _______, she will buy her parents a new TV.
A. After she had received her salary
B. Once she received her salary
C. Until she received her salary
D. When she receives her salary
Question 15: Since Chat GPT was launched, many university students have _______ advantage of it
to hone their writing skills.
A. used
B. had
C. made
D. taken
Question 16: The Iphone 15 Pro Max has been very popular _______ young adults because of its
notable features.
A. with
B. on
C. for
D. about
Question 17: When hearing the news, Tom tried his best to keep a _______ on his surprise.
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A. hat
B. lid
C. hood
D. roof
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 18: A. skill                B. site            
C. drive              
D. hide
Question 19: A. camel            B. certain     
C. crowded      
D. culture
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 20: A. bamboo        B. cattle           
C. journey      
D. forest
Question 21: A. attendance   B. candidate         
C. scholarship      
D. scenery 
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.
Question 22: Jane was the center of attention when she wore an elegant dress at the party.
A. stylish
B. difficult
C. unattractive
D. tiring
Question 23: The university has just implemented a policy that prohibits smoking on campus.
A. permits
B. accepts
C. forbids
D. refuses
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: A final agreement hasn't been reached yet because they are at loggerheads over the
cost.
A. think in a creative way
B. are in disagreement
C. share the viewpoint
D. become totally exhausted
Question 25: She has neglected her studies for months, so it's not surprising that she got bad
marks at the mid-term exam.
A. glanced at
B. concentrated on C. searched for
D. been inattentive
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 26 to 30.
Nowadays, a growing number of travel companies are adding adventure holidays to their
list of getaways. The reason? More and more people are looking to do something a bit different
when they go on holiday. Today's traveller is increasingly likely to be (26) _______ with simply
lying on a beach all day or visiting the usual tourist spots. Instead, he/she is seeking a more
unique experience. One that might involve travel to an isolated or unexplored area, for example,
or one which offers activities (27) _______ provide an adrenaline rush. In short, today's traveller
wants a holiday where he/she can expect (28) _______ more excitement.
Trekking, mountaineering expeditions, bungee jumping, rock climbing, safaris,
conservation work, overland journeys, cultural exchanges, deep sea diving; all these are just a few
of the types of adventure holidays that are (29) _______ on. In fact, the different types of adventure
holiday are limited only by the imagination. (30) _______ , if you are the type of traveller who loves
new experiences, enjoys challenges, and seeks inspiration, why not consider an adventure trip for
your next holiday?
(Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia
Evans)
Question 26: A. content
B. cautious
C. unsatisfied
D. disqualified
Question 27: A. where
B. that
C. what
D. whose
Question 28: A. a few
B. many
C. another
D. a little
Question 29: A. growing
B. fitting
C. picking
D. catching
Question 30: A. But
B. Though
C. Therefore
D. Or
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.
After twenty years of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business
schools in the United States have started to face harder times. Only Harvard's MBA School has
shown a substantial increase in enrollment in recent years. Both Princeton and Stanford have
seen decreases in their enrollments. Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in
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Business Administration (MBA) degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trend of
lower enrollment rates is expected to continue.
There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree. The first
one is that many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not
guarantee a plush job on Wall Street, or in other financial districts of major American cities. Many
of the entry- level management jobs are going to students graduating with Master of Arts degrees
in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees. Students have asked the
question, “Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?” The
second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entrylevel jobs being offered. Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the
new demands.
Question 31: What is the main focus of this passage?
A. Jobs on Wall Street
B. How schools are changing with the economy
C. Types of graduate degrees
D. Changes in enrollment for MBA schools
Question 32: The word “their” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. schools
B. years
C. decreases
D. people
Question 33: Which of the following business schools has shown an increase in enrollment?
A. Princeton
B. Harvard
C. Stanford
D. Yale
Question 34: Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?
A. a center for international affairs
B. a major financial center
C. a shopping district
D. a neighborhood in New York
Question 35: The word “struggling” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. evolving
B. plunging
C. starting
D. striving
Read the following 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.
In 1812 a young man called James Barry finished his studies in medicine at Edinburgh
University. After graduating he moved to London where he studied surgery at Guy's Hospital.
After that the popular young doctor joined the army and over the next forty years had a brilliant
career as an army medical officer, working in many far-off countries and fighting successfully for
improved conditions in hospitals. It was a remarkable career - made even more remarkable by
the discovery upon his death that he was in fact a she, James Barry was a woman.
No one was more surprised at this discovery than her many friends and colleagues. It was
true that throughout her life people had remarked upon her small size, slight build and smooth
pale face. One officer had even objected to her appointment as a medical assistant because he
could not believe that Barry was old enough to have graduated in medicine. But no one had ever
seriously suggested that Barry was anything other than a man. By all accounts Barry was a
pleasant and good-humored person with high cheekbones, reddish hair, a long nose and large
eyes. She was well-liked by her patients and had a reputation for great speed in surgery - an
important quality at a time when operations were performed without an aesthetic. She was also
quick tempered. When she was working in army hospitals and prisons overseas, the terrible
conditions often made her very angry. She fought hard against injustice and cruelty and her
temper sometimes got her into trouble with the authority. After a long career overseas, she
returned to London where she died in 1865. While the undertaker's assistant was preparing her
body for burial, she discovered that James Barry was a woman.
So why did James Barry deceive people for so long? At that time a woman could not study
medicine, work as a doctor or join the army. Perhaps Barry had always wanted to do these things
and pretending to be a man was the only way to make it possible. Perhaps she was going to tell
the truth one day, but didn't because she was enjoying her life as a man too much. Whatever the
reason, Barry's deception was successful. By the time it was discovered that she had been the first
woman in Britain to qualify as a doctor, it was too late for the authorities to do anything about it.
Question 36: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. James Barry pretended to be a man to become a doctor
B. Gender discrimination among doctors in London
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C. James Barry and her career overseas
D. Punishment for James Barry's deception
Question 37: In paragraph 1, the word “remarkable" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. noticeable
B. commented
C. rewarding
D. focused
Question 38: 41. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ______.
A. many people suspected that she was a woman
B. all people were surprised at the discovery
C. people remarked upon her small size
D. people noticed her slight build and smooth pale face
Question 39: In paragraph 2, the word “objected" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. protested
B. agreed
C. protected
D. shared
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry?
A. She lost her temper easily.
B. She could control her temper perfectly.
C. She never lost her temper.
D. She was calm and well-behaved.
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry?
A. She performed her operations quickly. B. She performed her operations slowly.
D. Her patients did not like her much.
C. She performed her operations carelessly.
Question 42: In paragraph 4, the word “it" refers to ______.
A. Barry's deception B. Barry's choice
C. Barry's career
D. Barry's reputation
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 43: Hung doesn't speak Chinese fluently. He can't apply for that job.
A. Hung wishes he didn't speak Chinese fluently and he could apply for that job.
B. If Hung spoke Chinese fluently, he could apply for that job.
C. If only Hung had spoken Chinese fluently, he could have applied for that job.
D. Provided that Hung speaks English fluently, he can apply for that job.
Question 44: I had turned on my new iPad Pro. There was a strange noise right after that. 
A. As soon as there was a strange noise, I turned on my new iPad Pro.
B. Scarcely had I turned on my new iPad Pro when there was a strange noise.
C. Hardly I had turned on my new iPad Pro, there was a strange noise.
D. I had hardly turned on my new iPad Pro than there was a strange noise.
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 45: The quality of your work is affected by how much you enjoy them.
A. quality
B. is
C. by
D. them
Question 46: Those addicted to drugs suffer from a compulsory drug craving and usage and
cannot quit by themselves.
A. addicted
B. suffer
C. compulsory
D. quit
Question 47: Our father suggests going to Da Nang for the summer holiday last weekend.
A. suggests
B. going
C. for
D. holiday
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 48: It is compulsory for all road users to follow the traffic rules.
A. All road users needn't follow the traffic rules.
B. All road users shouldn't follow the traffic rules.
C. All road users must follow the traffic rules.
D. All road users may follow the traffic rules.
Question 49. The last time Susan went to school by bike was one year ago.
A. Susan has gone to school by bike for one year.
B. Susan has gone to school by bike one year ago.
C. Susan hasn't gone to school by bike for one year.
D. Susan hasn't gone to school by bike one year ago.
Question 50. He said, “My wife has just given birth to a girl.”
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A. He said that his wife had just given birth to a girl.
B. He said that my wife had just given birth to a girl.
C. He said that his wife has just given birth to a girl.
D. He said that his wife just gave birth to a girl.
_____HẾT_____

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