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KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM
2024
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 05
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 1: Mr. and Mrs. Brown are talking about out-of-fashion stuff in their house:
Mr. Brown: “These appliances are old-fashioned. I think we should throw them away and buy new
ones.”
Mrs. Brown: “______. This is money-consuming and environment-unfriendly.”
A. I'm afraid I disagree
B. Sure
C. I couldn't agree more
D. That's a good idea
Question 2: Mark is checking into a hotel in a foreign country.
Receptionist: "Can I have your passport please?"
Mark: "________"
A. Just a moment. Here you are.
B. It is in my pocket.
C. Yes. I wish I had a passport.
D. What is it for? It is my pleasure.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question.
Question 3: Lan is ______ student in her class.
         A. the most tall         B. the tallest        
C. the more tall         D. the taller
Question 4: Diverse cultural perspectives can inspire ______ and drive innovation.
A. create
B. creative
C. creativity
D. creatively
Question 5: The overexploitation of many species, ______ to their extinction, must be limited.
A. led
B. leads
C. leading
D. to lead
Question 6: We often have bread for ______ breakfast.
A. 0 (no article)
B. a
C. the
D. an
Question 7: Because of an accident, my train was ______ for several hours.
A. lain down
B. given up
C. held up
D. turned down
Question 8: You ______ of the result of your exam by letter next week.
A. will be informed B. will inform
C. inform
D. are going to inform
Question 9: I remembered ______ him twice before.
A. meeting
B. to meet
C. meet
D. met
Question 10: You won't be back until late, ______?
A. do you
B. should you
C. would you
D. will you
Question 11: Women have ______ substantial hardship in their attempt to earn equality.
A. undergone
B. maintained
C. suspended
D. welcomed
Question 12: My mum ______ dinner when I came home yesterday.
A. was preparing
B. is preparing
C. prepared
D. has prepared
Question 13: We will receive a plus ______ at the end of the year if our company has a good year.
A. pension
B. wage
C. salary
D. bonus
Question 14: ______, we will set off for the trip.
A. After all the participants had arrived B. By the time all the participants will arrive
C. When all the participants arrived
D. As soon as all the participants arrive
Question 15: They have ______ themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.
A. made
B. taken
C. kept
D. set
Question 16: Women have made ______ 70% of the workforce in service industries.
A. of
B. out
C. up
D. for
Question 17: Neither of the candidates has ______ in his belly, so it's hard to get excited about them.
A. a butterfly
B. a fire
C. a chili
D. a rabbit
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.
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Question 18: A. prime
Question 19: A. percent

B. line
B. economy

C. side
C. become

D. bridge
D. country

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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 20: A. behave
B. follow
C. compare
D. depend
Question 21: A. domestic B. dependent
C. technical
D. exhausted
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 22: Some students have predicted that healthy adults and children may one day take
drugs to improve their intelligence.
A. thought
B. believed
C. forecast
D. imagined
Question 23: Although he made intermittent appearances this season, his goals helped his team
win important matches.
A. constant
B. regular
C. distinctive
D. occasional
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: He was exhausted but he still kept going on with his work.
A. disappointed
B. energetic
C. surprised
D. tired
Question 25: The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations
become known prematurely.
A. privately
B. dangerously
C. safely
D. publicly
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.
What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager gossip among British children has
become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home,
except for a minority of pupils (26) ______ are considered to be vulnerable, or whose parents are
key workers. Closing schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was
in (27) ______ countries. Across the world, school is part of the (28) ______ of life - for parents and
teachers as well as pupils. Because of coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are
now having their education interrupted.
Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be
responsible for (29) ______ it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs
and A-levels, lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun
sharing plans about home schooling. (30) ______, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach
older children.
Question 26: A. which
B. whose
C. whom
D. who
Question 27: A. other
B. another
C. others
D. every
Question 28: A. period
B. phase
C. rhythm
D. stage
Question 29: A. widening B. expanding
C. spreading
D. adopting
Question 30: A. Moreover B. However
C. Therefore
D. Likewise
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.
One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist. In
effect, a market must be created for an artist to be successful. The practice of signing and
numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth
century artist best known for the painting of his mother, called "Arrangement in Grey and Black",
but known to most of us as "Whistler's Mother". Whistler's brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour
Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive
if they knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced. By signing the work in
pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print.
As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints,
their work began to increase in value. When other artists noticed that the signed prints
commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure.
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Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the
placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice. Indeed, prints have been signed within
image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the print. Wherever the artist elects to
sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition.
Question 31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Copying Limited Edition Prints
B. Whistler's Mother.
C. The Practice of Signing Prints
D. Whistler's Greatest Works
Question 32: The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. artists
B. collectors
C. prints
D. copies
Question 33: According to the passage, the thing that made Whistler's work more valuable was
______.
A. his painting of his mother
B. his signature on the prints
C. his brother-in-law's prints
D. his fame as an artist
Question 34: The word "speculated" in the paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ______.
A. noticed
B. denied
C. guessed
D. announced
Question 35: The author mentions all the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed
print EXCEPT ______.
A. it encourages higher prices for the print
B. it limits the number of copies of the print
C. it makes the print more personal
D. it guarantees the print's authenticity
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.
There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although
many traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages.
Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in
different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs live with the
families they are placed with and take care of children. Many parents include au pairs in family
events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job.
However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to
experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe
a good choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching
English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One
drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they
don't have time to learn the country's language.
The nickname "roadie" implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people
who work and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage
crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians
helping band members with their instruments. International tours take a band's crew to cities
around the world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn't get much time off, so they
may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don't see much
besides the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at
no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well. It is widely thought that a flight
attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security
issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you
have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Jobs with opportunities to travel
B. Disadvantages of travelling jobs
C. Jobs involving traveling by planes
D. Travelling to and from work
Question 37: How is a flight attendant's job similar to a roadie's?
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A. A lot of time is spent in doors.
C. They must deal with travel hassles.

B. They provide technical support.
D. Family members mayn't have to pay for

flights.
Question 38: The phrase "travel bug" in the last sentence probably means ______.
A. travel luggage
B. desire to travel
C. travel destinations D. benefits of travelling
Question 39: The word "glamorous" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. permanent
B. attractive
C. skilled
D. challenging
Question 40: The pronoun "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. opportunities
B. people
C. disadvantages
D. careers
Question 41: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All the jobs mentioned in the text are appealing to job seekers.
B. Dealing with security issues is the most interesting aspect of the job as a flight attendant.
C. A roadie doesn't set up the lights for a performance.
D. An au pair's activities are mostly centered around children.
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. it's essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks
B. English teachers abroad don't know the language of the country where they work
C. people who want to travel are more likely to get a job
D. travelling careers have more disadvantages than many others
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 43: He smokes too much. He can't get rid of his cough.
A. If he didn't smoke too much, he could get rid of his cough.
B. He couldn't get rid of his cough if he didn't smoke too much.
C. He could get rid of his cough if he smoked too much
D. If he smoked so much, he couldn't get rid of his cough.
Question 44: He said "hello" to me. After that I realized my neighbor.
A. Hadn't he said "hello" to me I wouldn't have realized my neighbor.
B. Only after he said "hello" to me did I realize my neighbor.
C. Not until did he say "hello" to me I realized my neighbor.
D. It was only when he said "hello" to me did I realize my neighbor.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 45: The agency has their headquarters in Paris, France, and operates educational,
scientific and cultural programs
A. educational
B. operates
C. headquarters
D. their
Question 46: Children who live in heavily populous city neighborhoods are more likely to contract
asthma.
A. neighborhoods
B. populous
C. contract
D. likely
Question 47: I spend the last holiday with my family in a Mediterranean country.
A. my
B. Mediterranean
C. spend
D. a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 48: It is necessary for the city authority to reduce the high crime rate in the region.
A. The city authority should reduce the high crime rate in the region.
B. The city authority may reduce the high crime rate in the region.
C. The city authority can reduce the high crime rate in the region.
D. The city authority mustn't reduce the high crime rate in the region.
Question 49: The last time I saw her was three years ago.
A. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.
B. About three years ago, I first met her.
C. I have not seen her for three years.
D. I have seen her for the last three years.
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Question 50: "I had lunch with my friends last Sunday," Jean said.
A. Jean said that I had had lunch with my friends the previous Sunday.
B. Jean said that she had lunch with her friends the previous Sunday.
C. Jean said that she had had lunch with her friends last Sunday.
D. Jean said that she had had lunch with her friends the previous Sunday.
_____HẾT_____

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