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KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM
2024
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 08
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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 1: A. concert
B. culture
C. circle
D. cousin
Question 2: A. wild
B. drink
C. smile
D. hide
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 3: A. attractive
B. serious
C. passionate
D. confident
Question 4: A. happen
B. follow
C. contact
D. confirm
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: This is ______ winter we've experienced in decades.
A. the most cold
B. the coldest
C. the more cold
D. the colder
Question 6: We often hear strange noises outside our house at ______ night.
A. 0 (no article)
B. a
C. an
D. the
Question 7: She promised to ______ her neighbor's cat while they were on vacation.
A. take after
B. get on
C. look after
D. put off
Question 8: The trash ______ by the sanitation workers every Tuesday.
A. has collected
B. is collected
C. was collected
D. collects
Question 9: Brian regretted ______ his job without having another one lined up.
A. to quit
B. quitting
C. to quitting
D. quit
Question 10: The children played loudly in the yard, ______ their neighbors who were trying to
relax.
A. disturbed
B. were disturbed C. to disturb
D. disturbing
Question 11: The Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia is a popular tourist ______, with its rich
history dating back to the Khmer Empire.
A. attract
B. attractive
C. attraction
D. attractively
Question 12: When I walked into the room, they ______ their travel plans.
A. are discussing
B. have discussed
C. were discussing D. will have discussed
Question 13: After years of dedication, she finally earned the top ______ in the photography contest.
A. prize
B. present
C. award
D. reward
Question 14: She will start working on the project ______.
A. once she had received all the materials B. once she will receive all the materials
C. once she was receiving all the materials D. once she receives all the materials
Question 15: Purchasing designer clothes and accessories can ______ too much money.
A. cost
B. save
C. earn
D. raise
Question 16: The problem was too complex ______ him to solve without assistance.
A. on
B. at
C. for
D. to
Question 17: We need to book tickets for our vacation, ______?
A. needn't we
B. need we
C. don't we
D. do we
Question 18: The master chef ______ her apprentices into the art of French cuisine through handson training.
A. initiated
B. triggered
C. launched
D. commenced
Question 19: When I joined the hiking club, I was grateful to have an experienced member who
was willing to show me ______ of mountain climbing.
A. the books
B. the colors
C. the hands
D. the ropes
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: Scientists track migratory birds using GPS devices attached to their wings.
A. neglect
B. follow
C. dismiss
D. conceal
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Question 21: The children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition and subtraction
twice a week.
A. tough
B. complex
C. simple
D. minor
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 22: It's important to avoid insulting others even when you disagree with them.
A. offending
B. respecting
C. disgracing
D. opposing
Question 23: With the success of The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has once again proven that she's a
cut above the rest when it comes to her artistry and dedication to her craft.
A. the worst
B. the latest
C. the strongest
D. the best
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 24: Peter and Jack are chatting.
Peter: "I think we should plant more trees in our neighborhood."
Jack:" ________. It will improve air quality."
A. You're wrong
B. That's for sure
C. I don't think so
D. Of course not
Question 25: Alex is at Emma's house.
Alex: "Might I have some more bread?" Emma:" ________ "
A. No, I prefer milk. B. You're welcome! C. No, thanks.
D. Please, help yourself!
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 from 26 to 30.
These days, many people know that cars can (26) ______ serious harm to the environment,
and they see that cars cause many problems in their cities. However, (27) ______ individuals pause
to consider the amount of money they could save by switching from driving to cycling.
Cars are expensive to purchase, and unlike other (28) ______ investments like houses, their
value decreases rapidly. On top of that, there are running costs such as repair bills, tax, and
insurance, all of (29) ______ seem to go up every year.
Bicycles, in contrast, are far less expensive to purchase and maintain. They do not require
petrol and are easy to park. (30) ______, if more people opted for cycling, the government could
allocate fewer national resources to roads, which are currently funded by taxes whether they
drive on them or not.
(Adapted from FCE Reading
test)
Question 26: A. make
B. meet
C. do
D. take
Question 27: A. much
B. another
C. a few
D. few
Question 28: A. minimal
B. significant
C. excessive
D. plentiful
Question 29: A. which
B. whom
C. that
D. where
Question 30: A. However B. Moreover
C. Because
D. Though
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.
A group of foreign tourists' memories of Vietnam are almost certainly scarred after they
were ripped off on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. They were forced to pay nearly VND16.5
million (US$702) for a meal of 14 dishes and ten beers at a restaurant in tourism hotspot Nha
Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, with several simple dishes costing exorbitant prices. The restaurant
owner explained to authorities after the bill started circulating on social media that the vegetables
were fried with beef, the porridge was cooked with lobsters and that food sources were limited at
that time due to the Lunar New Year holiday. The restaurant was fined for not having fixed food
prices in line with administrative regulations. However, the VND750,000 ($32) fine was miles less
than the profit they made that night. At another restaurant also in Nha Trang over the holiday,
tourists were ripped off with a bill for VND800,000 ($34) for four sets of rice and VND l.5 million
($64) for three sets of eggs fried with tomatoes.
Travel scams have been recognized as a problem for Vietnamese tourism. The national
code of conduct for local and international tourists, tour operators and residential communities at
tourism spots issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2017 specifies rules
applicable to tourism, hotel and transport service providers and sellers, refraining them from
disturbing tourists, overcharging and selling low-quality or fake products. But the code of conduct
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seems to have had little effect in reality. Even though the problem has only been reported in
certain localities, travel scams such as overcharging for restaurants, hotels, taxi fares, vendors,
shopping traps and pickpocketing have scarred the whole country's tourism success. Like a rotten
apple which spoils the barrel, travel scams have held back the country's efforts to boost service
quality-oriented tourism.
(Adapted from
https://vietnamnews.vn/opinion/op-ed/505879/)
Question 31: What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Regulations for Tourism in Vietnam
B. The Beauty of Vietnamese Tourism
C. Tourist Code of Conduct in Vietnam
D. Travel Scams Haunt Vietnamese Tourism
Question 32: The word refraining 2 in paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. encouraging
B. abstaining
C. preventing
D. enforcing
Question 33: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. regulations
B. the restaurant
C. fixed food prices D. foreign tourists
Question 34: What was the reason given by the restaurant owner for the high prices?
A. Increased operating costs
B. High demand from tourists
C. Special and scarce ingredients used in the dishes
D. Limited food sources during the Lunar New Year holiday
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The restaurant owner in Nha Trang was fined for not having fixed food prices.
B. Tourist scams have detrimentally impacted the success of Vietnamese tourism.
C. The national code of conduct for tourism has yet to specify rules against overcharging tourists.
D. The issue of travel scams has been observed to only occur in some specific regions or
localities.
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 36 to 42.
Late on the evening of March 22nd, a group of gunmen unleashed terror upon attendees
gathered to enjoy a rock concert by the band Piknik at the Crocus City complex in Krasnogorsk, a
city on the western outskirts of Moscow, Russia. Located approximately 20 kilometers from the
Kremlin, the venue, with a capacity of 6,200 people, had sold out tickets for the event. The attack
occurred as the audience settled into their seats in anticipation of the performance, as reported by
TASS.
According to Russian investigators, the gunmen, dressed in military attire, opened fire with
Kalashnikov automatic rifles on those present in the concert hall. Shouts and screams echoed as
victims scrambled to flee. Some lay motionless after being struck by bullets, while others sought
refuge in escape routes. "There was a stampede. People were running towards the exits,"
recounted one eyewitness, as cited by Reuters.
TASS reported that a group of individuals was apprehended enroute to the Ukrainian
border. One of the suspects confessed to participating in the attack "for money, around 500,000
rubles (approximately 140 million dong)." He claimed he was contacted through an app called
Telegram and given weapons by someone else. Responding to these revelations from Russia,
Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of
Defense, asserted that the Kyiv authorities were not involved in the recent terrorist attack on
Russian soil, as reported by Reuters.
Russian security authorities announced the arrest of 11 suspects involved in the deadly
attack, which claimed the lives of at least 133 people and left over 100 others injured at the music
concert. By last night, Russia declared that all four gunmen, rather than the initially reported five,
believed to have participated in the assault, were in custody. Addressing the nation last night,
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to pursue and punish those responsible for the heinous
act.
This horrifying attack has shocked Russia, and people are mourning the lives lost. It's a
stark reminder of the threat of terrorism and the need for countries to work to fight it.
(According to www.cbsnews.com/)
Question 36: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The need for international cooperation against terrorism
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B. Political tensions between Russia and Ukraine
C. The capture of criminals by Russian security forces
D. A terrorist attack at a rock concert in Russia
Question 37: What does the word refuge in paragraph 2 mostly mean?
A. Shelter or protection
B. Confusion or disorientation
C. Loud noise or injury
D. Anger or outrage
Question 38: What does the phrase in custody in paragraph 4 mostly mean?
A. In prison
B. Awaiting trial
C. In hiding
D. Under investigation
Question 39: What does the word it in the last paragraph refer to?
A. attack
B. Russia
C. terrorism
D. need
Question 40: How did Ukraine respond to Russia's accusations of involvement?
A. They admitted some involvement.
C. They denied involvement through a
spokesperson.
B. They offered condolences to the victims. D. They threatened retaliation against Russia.
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. While the audience was getting settled in to see the rock show, the attack occurred.
B. The terrorists fired at the people outside the music venue with automatic Kalashnikov rifles.
C. One suspect caught near the Ukrainian border admitted to joining the attack for financial
gain.
D. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 133 people and injuries to over 100 others.
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage about that ______.
A. the security at the concert venue was inadequate
B. terrorist attacks are a common occurrence in Russia
C. international cooperation is essential in combating terrorist threats
D. the relationship between Russia and Ukraine will become more intense
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 43: The members of the hiking club were excited to embark on his journey through the
mountains.
A. members
B. excited
C. his
D. through
Question 44: Spending time in nature has been shown to have beneficent effects on reducing
stress and promoting relaxation.
A. nature
B. beneficent
C. reducing
D. promoting
Question 45: We host a game night at our house last Friday and played board games until
midnight.
A. host
B. our
C. played
D. until
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 46: It is forbidden for companies to use harmful chemicals in their manufacturing
processes.
A. Companies won't use harmful chemicals in their manufacturing processes.
B. Companies needn't use harmful chemicals in their manufacturing processes.
C. Companies wouldn't use harmful chemicals in their manufacturing processes.
D. Companies mustn't use harmful chemicals in their manufacturing processes.
Question 47: The last time Michael cooked dinner for his family was two months ago.
A. Michael didn't cook dinner for his family for two months.
B. Michael started cooking dinner for his family two months ago.
C. Michael hasn't cooked dinner for his family for two months.
D. Michael has cooked dinner for his family for two months.
Question 48: "I will help my friend move to a new apartment tomorrow," said David.
A. David said that I would help his friend move to a new apartment the next day.
B. David said that he would help his friend move to a new apartment the next day.
C. David said that he had helped his friend move to a new apartment the next day.
D. David said that I will help his friend move to a new apartment the next day.
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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 49: The road was blocked. I couldn't reach the destination on time.
A. If the road hadn't been blocked, I can have reached the destination on time.
B. If the road wasn't blocked, I could reach the destination on time.
C. If the road hadn't been blocked, I could have reached the destination on time.
D. If the road isn't blocked, I can reach the destination on time.
Question 50: The hotel is close to the beach. It offers high-quality customer service as well.
A. Not only is the hotel close to the beach but it also offers high-quality customer service.
B. Not only the hotel is close to the beach but does it offer high-quality customer service.
C. The hotel is not only close to the beach, but it offers high-quality customer service.
D. Although the hotel offers high-quality customer service, it is close to the beach.
_____HẾT_____

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