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ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2019-2020
Môn: 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(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Hundreds of health workers rallied on Thurday to show solidarity for Black Lives Matter as protests continued in the U.S. over the death of a 46-year-old African American.
A. google met B. gathered together C. ran a marathon D. raised money
Question 2: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately.
A. precisely B. carelessly C. untruthfully D. easily

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.
GLOBAL WARMING
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world`s climate. Many scientists (3) _____ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world`s temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at risk from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and causing sea levels all around the world to rise.
Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take (4) _____ to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in favor of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, (5) _____ could then replace existing power station.
Some scientists, (6) _____, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and (7) _____ gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
Question 3: A. have B. take C. put D. give
Question 4: A. action B. advantage C. time D. care
Question 5: A. who B. why C. which D. what
Question 6: A. however B. despite C. although D. but
Question 7: A. others B. another C. other D. every

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 8: A. flight B. discuss C. lively D. licence
Question 9: A. hopes B. likes C. serves D. writes

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.
Since the early eighties, we have been only too aware of the devastating effects of large-scale environmental pollution. Such pollution is generally the result of poor government planning in many developing nations or the shortsighted, selfish policies of the already industrialized countries, which encourage a minority of the world’s population to squander the majority of its natural resources.
While events such as the deforestation of the Amazon jungle or the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl continue to receive high media exposure, as do acts of environmental sabotage, it must be remembered that not all pollution is on this grand scale. A large proportion of the world`s pollution has its source much closer to home. The recent spillage of crude oil from an oil tanker accidentally discharging its cargo straight into Sydney not only caused serious damage to the harbor foreshores but also created severely toxic fumes which hung over the suburbs for days and left the angry residents wondering how such a disaster could have been allowed to happen.
Avoiding pollution can be a fulltime job. Try not to inhale traffic fumes; keep away from Chemical plants and building-sites; wear a mask when cycling. It is enough to make you want to stay at home. But that, according to a growing body of scientific evidence, would also be a bad idea. Research shows that levels of pollutants such as hazardous gases, particulate matter and other chemical `nasties’ are usually higher indoors than out, even in the most polluted cities. Since the average American spends 18 hours indoors for every hour outside, it looks as though many environmentalists may be attacking the wrong target.
Question 10: The best title for this passage could be _____.
A. deforestation of the Amazon jungle.
B. environmental pollution as a result of poor policies.
C. indoor pollution in industrialized countries.
D. the devastating effects of environmental pollution in some areas.
Question 11: Which statement about Sydney harbor is probably TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a ship refueling in the harbor.
B. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a collision between two oil tankers.
C. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a deliberate act of sabotage.
D. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a tanker pumping oil into the sea.
Question 12: The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to _____?
A. pollution B. an oil tanker C. crude oil D. spillage
Question 13: In paragraph 3, the writer suggests that _____.
A. hazardous gases are concentrated in industrial suburbs
B. there are several ways to avoid city pollution
C. people should avoid working in cities
D. Americans spend too little time outdoors
Question 14: The word "nasties" in paragraph 3 means _____.
A. dirty B. composition C. kind D. dangerous

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 15: We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. Hardly had we arrived at the airport when we realized that our passports are still at home.
B. Not until had we arrived at the airport we realized our passports were still at home.
C. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.
D. No sooner had we realized our passports were still at home than we arrived at the airport.
Question 16: You can learn a lot about American history. Make sure you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
A. You can learn a lot about American history unless you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
B. You can’t learn a lot about American history if you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
C. You can learn a lot about American history provided you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
D. You can’t learn a lot about American history in case you visit the exhibition tomorrow.

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 17: A. express B. enter C. employ D. reduce
Question 18: A. obedient B. biologist C. decision D. mischievous

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 19: The sign says that we should read the constructions carefully before proceeding.
A B C D
Question 20: Since Trang An were recognised as the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in
A B
2014, Ninh Binh has made great efforts to conserve and develop it.
C D
Question 21: For accuracy and reliable world weather forecasts, forecasts up to 14 days as well as
A B C
radar, satellites and historic data, visit World Weather Online.
D

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: I was going to try bungee jumping but lost my nerve at the last minute.
A. was discouraged from trying B. was determined to go ahead
C. grew out of it D. lost my temper
Question 23: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. complicated B. difficult to operate
C. expensive D. simple and easy to use

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 24: Joanna is inviting Sally to go out with her.
- Joanna: "Well, would you like to come out for dinner? Let`s go somewhere this evening."
- Sally: “_____”
A. I love going out. B. Really? I`d love to.
C. How do you feel about it? D. Shall we go out tonight?
Question 25: Thanh and Son are talking about their friend, Lan.
- Thanh: "Lan`s the best singer in our school." - Son : “_____”
A. I can`t agree with you more! B. Yes, tell me about it!
C. That`s OK! D. Yes, please.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 26: The existence of such a center is expected to help ASEAN members facilitate assistance to any country _____ by a disaster.
A. hits B. hitting C. to hit D. hit
Question 27: I try to be friendly but it is hard to _____ some of my colleagues.
A. watch out for B. stand in for C. get on with D. come up with
Question 28: As the world`s most _____ nation in tackling with Covid-19, Vietnam is cautiously lifting social distancing measures and restrictions on movement.
A. success B. succeed C. successfully D. successful
Question 29: Have you ever considered _____ to study in a foreign country?
A. having gone B. to be going C. to go D. going
Question 30: Only a few of the many species _____ risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal protection.
A. on B. in C. with D. at
Question 31: We regret that it is impossible to meet the _____ date for the goods you recently ordered from