ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ ĐỊNH KÌ THÁNG 4/2023 (FANPAGE) Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 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 A lush B rule C bunch D cut A chairman B exchange C schedule D chapter 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions A applaud B allow C approach D answer A marvellous B sceptical C fantastic D positive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The examination is going to take place at the end of June, _? A isn’t it B doesn’t it C wasn’t it D won’t it Sam has the habit of adding _ sugar on his coffee A a B an C Ø (no article) D the We will respond to you about the complaint _ A after the manager had made a decision B when the manager made a decision C before the manager made a decision D as soon as the manager makes a decision Jack was the last one _ the room but he didn't turn off the lights A leaves B left C was leaving D to leave Mary is dedicated helping disabled children in her neighbourhood A for B with C to D by 10 The restaurant to accommodate more diners A should be enlarged B will enlarge C has enlarged D enlarges 11 This is _ storm that we’ve ever experienced A the heavier B the heaviest C heavier D heaviest 12 After a three-hour operation, she hasn’t _ yet A cut down B taken off C put out D come around 13 You should consider _ another employee to help with the project A to hire B hiring C hire D to hiring 14 You’d better leave him to his own ; he’s already a grown-up man A devices B instruments C appliances D gadgets 15 Since Chat GPT was launched, many university students _ advantage of it to hone their writing skills A had taken B would take C were taking D have taken 16 During the Covid-19 pandemic, bus were required to wear face masks A guests B clients C customers D passengers 17 We have _ significant progress in finding a cure for cancer A kept B made C put D taken 18 The manager seemed favourably towards the idea of flexible working hours A dislodged B disposed C discerned D discarded 19 Many young people should be equipped with necessary soft skills so as to _ in life A successfully B succeed C successful D success 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 20 During her illustrative career as a medical practitioner, she has always extolled the virtue of consuming less fat and doing more exercise A illustrative B medical practitioner D extolled D virtue 21 The restaurant where we have dinner last Friday is famous for its fresh ingredients A where B have C is D its 22 An increased number of university graduates return to its hometowns after finishing tertiary education A increased B return C its D tertiary Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 23 Kate and Kathy are talking about books - Kate: “I think printed books will be replaced by e-books in the near future.” - Kathy: “ _ Many people still enjoy reading printed books.” A For sure B I can’t agree with you more C I don’t go along with you D It’s hard to say 24 Ben is inviting Bob to his birthday party - Ben: “Would you like to come to my birthday party on Wednesday?” - Bob: “ I have arranged a meeting on that day.” A Of course B I’d love to C I’m sorry D No, I won’t 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 25 “Where did you see our advertisement?” The man asked me A The man asked me where had I seen their advertisement B The man asked me where did I see their advertisement C The man asked me where I saw their advertisement D The man asked me where I had seen their advertisement 26 I started to use this computer when I was 18 A I didn’t use this computer at the age of 18 B I have used this computer since I was 18 C I haven’t used this computer since I was 18 D I have used this computer for 18 years 27 You are permitted to bring your calculator into the exam room A You should bring your calculator into the exam room B You can bring your calculator into the exam room C You mustn’t bring your calculator into the exam room D You mayn’t bring your calculator into the exam room 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 28 Tony really wants to attend the concert He doesn’t have a ticket A Unless Tony has a ticket, he can’t attend the concert B If Tony didn’t have a ticket, he couldn’t attend the concert C Provided that Tony had had a ticket, he could have attended the concert D Tony wishes he had a ticket so that he could attend the concert 29 He participated in the environmental campaign He realised how much damage humans had caused to the environment only then A Only when he realised how much damage humans had caused to the environment did he take part in the environmental campaign B Only after he had been involved in the environmental campaign did he realise how much damage humans had caused to the environment C Not until he had withdrawn from the environmental campaign did he realise how much damage humans had caused to the environment D No sooner had he joined the environmental campaign than he failed to understand how much damage humans had caused to the environment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions 30 I have always respected my father's dedication to his work He has no days off and never complains A commitment B quality C tradition D indifference 31 Her constant nagging really gets on my nerves It’s about time I moved out A criticises me heavily B annoys me a lot C comforts me greatly D praises me highly 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 32 Having read the letter, Anna tore it and threw it away furiously A easily B angrily C quietly D simply 33 We were very happy when the judge complimented on our brilliant performance A exhausting B terrific C popular D disappointing 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 34 to 38 Not too long ago, the dinner table was the centre of family life Parents and children would gather around the table, enjoy a good home-made meal and discuss the day's events Nowadays, (34) , the family dinner table has become a thing of the past The reason for this is the fact that parents don't spend as much time with their children as they once used to In most households, both parents work and are simply too tired to organise meals and (35) _ domestic matters Nevertheless, many experts insist that time spent at the family dining table is essential to the well-being of the family unit Gathering for meals gives children a (36) of security and helps them understand and appreciate family life Experts also claim that children not only get a nourishing meal but they also get emotional, intellectual and spiritual nourishment So, whether it is once a month or once a week, busy parents should (37) aside a few hours of their time to organise a family meal and spend quality time with their children After all, the family (38) _ eats together stays together (Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans) 34 A however B as a result C because D additionally 35 A other B much C few D each 36 A sensation B scenario C scene D sense 37 A step B leave C keep D put 38 A whose B when C what D that 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 39 to 43 Arriving in Freiburg by train, you might notice the solar panelled towers of the station building These solar panels are everywhere; on the football stadium, hotels, the conference centre, and even a factory With 1,800 hours of sunshine per year, solar power is the main source of energy in Freiburg, making it one of the most ecologically friendly cities in the world In fact, some say that Freiburg generates nearly as much solar power as the whole of the UK In Freiburg it all began in the 1970s, when local people were strongly against plans for a nuclear power station nearby The historic centre has been car-free since 1973, with over 400 km of cycle paths! However, it is the modern residential districts on the outskirts which most interest environmentalists In the area called Rieselfeld, residents live in small blocks of south-facing flats called ‘passive houses’ The design of these houses keeps them warm or cool, without needing central heating or air conditioning at all The houses cost around 10% more to build, but over many years they cut energy bills and energy loss by 90% Vauban is another quiet area, with solar panels everywhere and a large number of passive houses It’s a safe, clean area It’s busy, but with people and bicycles instead of vehicles Officially, only one person in four has a car and it costs around 18,000 euros a year to keep one outside town, in a 'solar-garage' In Freiburg, being green is part of the economy, and local people buy shares in different green projects, for example the solar football stadium Not surprisingly, this remarkable eco-city has won many awards and other German cities are now competing to become more eco-friendly So why aren't more countries around the world doing the same? (Adapted from Gateway by Annie Cornford and Frances Watkins) 39 Which would be the best title for the passage? A The Future of a Big City B No Energy, No Life! C A Green City D Initiatives to Go Green 40 The word it in paragraph refers to _ A sunshine B Freiburg C solar power D energy 41 According to paragraph 2, what is special about ‘passive houses’? A They’re built from recyclable materials B They’re located in one of the wealthiest areas in Freiburg C They don’t need heating or air conditioning D They’re designed to keep people safe from diseases 42 The word interest in paragraph mostly means _ A attract B compete C achieve D consider 43 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Freiburg has won many awards for its approach to go green B Most people in Vauban use bicycles to travel instead of cars C The production of solar in Freiburg is as much as that in the UK D Great importance is attached to going green in Freiburg 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 44 to 50 Every day we face challenges at school, work or in our personal lives, and we need to develop the skills to deal with them Computer skills, for example, are vital for most activities we carry out in our daily lives as well as helping you with studying When we are young, we are able to learn basic social skills but there are other important skills that can be more challenging to acquire Surprisingly, video games can often help us to master these For example, there are many video games which can help us to develop problem-solving skills Some games help develop patience and perseverance skills by continuing to increase the level of difficulty They constantly place obstacles in your path until you reach the solution As a result of playing these games, players can develop confidence, as being able to overcome the obstacles gives you a real sense of achievement Patience, perseverance and overcoming difficulties are three essential skills in everyday life As humans we often learn through mistakes, however some mistakes would be best avoided Video games can expose you to making decisions in the virtual world by allowing you to choose your characters' actions and then showing you the results of these actions This may help you make more informed choices in the real world However beneficial these games may be, there are things to remember Too much screen time can isolate you from the real world and if you play multi-player games online, then you need to be sure who you are playing with It's also vital to make sure that you are not running up a huge bill in games that you pay for online Links between schools and video games developers have resulted in more games focused on developing life skills The not-for-profit organisation, Makerspace, has developed an education programme based around games in conjunction with Minecraft The programme claims that 30 minutes of video play in the classroom can improve planning skills, memory and motor skills As well as developing life skills, having excellent computer skills could also help you with a future career So, play on and learn two valuable lessons at the same time (Adapted from Optimise by Malcom Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles) 44 Which best serves as the title for the passage? A A New Era of Game Addiction B Video Games and Life Skills C The Combination of Work and Leisure D The Importance of Computer Literacy 45 According to paragraph 1, computer skills _ A play an important role in dealing with daily tasks B are easier to be mastered at a very young age C ensure a potential candidate a steady job D are necessary to get a promotion at workplace 46 The word perseverance in paragraph is closest in meaning to A recognition B admittance C consistency D persistence C obstacles D players 47 The word They in paragraph refers to _ A games B skills 48 The word informed in paragraph can be best replaced by _ A knowing B wise C valuable D core 49 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A Making errors in a game may help players understand their consequences B Overcoming obstacles in a game helps players recognise their weaknesses C Spending excessive time on playing video games can lead to serious ailments D Makerspace has encouraged schools to increase the hours of students playing games 50 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Playing video games in the classroom can be beneficial if there is a time limit B Educational institutions often take little notice of the benefits of playing games C Your addiction to video games can be caused by your preference for living alone D Studying and playing video games simultaneously equip students with vital skills ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ ĐỊNH KÌ THÁNG 4/2023 (FANPAGE) Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI CHI TIẾT 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 A lush B rule C bunch D cut Giải thích: A lush /lʌʃ/ (adj): tươi tốt B rule /ruːl/ (n): quy tắc C bunch /bʌntʃ/ (n): chùm, bó D cut /kʌt/ (v): cắt Đáp án B có âm “u” phát âm /uː/, đáp án lại phát âm /ʌ/ → Chọn đáp án B A chairman B exchange C schedule D chapter Giải thích: A chairman /ˈtʃeə.mən/ (n): chủ tịch B exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ (n): trao đổi C schedule /ˈʃedʒ.uːl/ /ˈskedʒuːl/ (n): lịch trình D chapter /ˈtʃỉp.tər/ (n): chương Đáp án C có âm “ch” phát âm /ʃ/ /k/, đáp án lại phát âm /tʃ/ → Chọn đáp án C 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions A applaud B allow Giải thích: A applaud /əˈplɔːd/ (v): vỗ tay B allow /əˈlaʊ/ (v): cho phép C approach D answer C approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ (v): tiếp cận D answer /ˈɑːn.sər/ (v): trả lời Đáp án D có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ → Chọn đáp án D A marvellous B sceptical C fantastic D positive Giải thích: A marvellous /ˈmɑːr.vəl.əs/ (adj): tuyệt vời, kỳ diệu B sceptical /ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/ (adj): hoài nghi C fantastic /fænˈtæs.tɪk/ (adj): tuyệt vời D positive /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/ (adj): tích cực Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ → Chọn đáp án C Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The examination is going to take place at the end of June, _? A isn’t it B doesn’t it C wasn’t it D won’t it Giải thích: Câu hỏi (Tag question): Mệnh đề khẳng định → câu hỏi phủ định Mệnh đề dùng to be TLG → câu hỏi đuôi dùng “am/is/are” ==> Câu hỏi đuôi dùng “isn’t it” Tạm dịch: Kỳ thi diễn vào cuối tháng 6, có khơng? → Chọn đáp án A Sam has the habit of adding _ sugar on his coffee A a B an C Ø (no article) D the Giải thích: Mạo từ: Trước danh từ ‘sugar’ không đếm không xác định cụ thể → không dùng mạo từ Tạm dịch: Sam có thói quen thêm đường vào cà phê → Chọn đáp án C We will respond to you about the complaint _ A after the manager had made a decision B when the manager made a decision C before the manager made a decision D as soon as the manager makes a decision Giải thích: Hịa hợp thì: TLĐ + liên từ + HTĐ/HTHT Tạm dịch: Chúng phản hồi cho bạn khiếu nại quản lý đưa định → Chọn đáp án D Jack was the last one _ the room but he didn't turn off the lights A leaves B left C was leaving D to leave Giải thích: Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ: Mệnh đề quan hệ có danh từ bổ nghĩa mạo từ “the” kèm theo từ bổ nghĩa như: số thứ tự (first, second, last), dạng so sánh (youngest, best, biggest), từ only rút gọn cách lược bỏ đại từ quan hệ, sau chuyển động từ trợ động từ (nếu có) thành dạng: to + V Tạm dịch: Jack người cuối rời khỏi phòng anh không tắt đèn → Chọn đáp án D Mary is dedicated helping disabled children in her neighbourhood A for B with C to D by Giải thích: Dạng tính từ: be dedicated to doing something: tận tụy làm Tạm dịch: Mary tận tâm giúp đỡ đứa trẻ khiếm khuyết khu phố cô → Chọn đáp án C 10 The restaurant to accommodate more diners A should be enlarged B will enlarge C has enlarged D enlarges Giải thích: Câu bị động (Passive voice): Câu mang nghĩa bị động với động từ khuyết thiếu: modal V + be + V3/V-ed Tạm dịch: Nhà hàng nên mở rộng để đủ sức chứa nhiều thực khách → Chọn đáp án A 11 This is _ storm that we’ve ever experienced A the heavier B the heaviest Giải thích: Cấu trúc: This is + so sánh + HTHT C heavier D heaviest C Mãi đến rút khỏi chiến dịch mơi trường anh nhận người gây thiệt hại cho môi trường nhiều D Ngay tham gia vào chiến dịch mơi trường anh khơng thể nhận người gây thiệt hại cho môi trường nhiều → Chọn đáp án B Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions 30 I have always respected my father's dedication to his work He has no days off and never complains A commitment B quality C tradition D indifference Giải thích: A commitment (n): cam kết, tận tâm B quality (n): chất lượng C tradition (n): truyền thống D indifference (n): thờ dedication (n): cống hiến >< indifference Tạm dịch: Tôi ngưỡng mộ tận tụy công việc bố Ơng khơng nghỉ ngày khơng than phiền → Chọn đáp án D 31 Her constant nagging really gets on my nerves It’s about time I moved out A criticises me heavily B annoys me a lot C comforts me greatly D praises me highly Giải thích: A trích tơi nặng nề B làm phiền nhiều C làm thoải mái D tán dương get on one’s nerve: làm bực >< comfort somebody greatly Tạm dịch: Sự cằn nhằn liên tục cô thật khiến phát cáu Đã đến lúc nên dọn → Chọn đáp án C 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 32 Having read the letter, Anna tore it and threw it away furiously A easily B angrily Giải thích: A easily (adv): cách dễ dàng C quietly D simply B angrily (adv): cách tức giận C quietly (adv): cách im lặng D simply (adv): cách đơn giản furiously (adv): cách giận = angrily Tạm dịch: Sau đọc thư, Anna xé toạc ném cách đầy tức giận → Chọn đáp án B 33 We were very happy when the judge complimented on our brilliant performance A exhausting B terrific C popular D disappointing Giải thích: A exhausting (adj): làm kiệt sức B terrific (adj): tuyệt vời C popular (adj): phổ biến D disappointing (adj): đáng thất vọng brilliant (adj): xuất sắc = terrific Tạm dịch: Chúng vui mừng giám khảo khen trình diễn xuất sắc chúng tơi → Chọn đáp án B 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 34 to 38 Not too long ago, the dinner table was the centre of family life Parents and children would gather around the table, enjoy a good home-made meal and discuss the day's events Nowadays, (34) , the family dinner table has become a thing of the past The reason for this is the fact that parents don't spend as much time with their children as they once used to In most households, both parents work and are simply too tired to organise meals and (35) _ domestic matters Nevertheless, many experts insist that time spent at the family dining table is essential to the well-being of the family unit Gathering for meals gives children a (36) of security and helps them understand and appreciate family life Experts also claim that children not only get a nourishing meal but they also get emotional, intellectual and spiritual nourishment So, whether it is once a month or once a week, busy parents should (37) aside a few hours of their time to organise a family meal and spend quality time with their children After all, the family (38) _ eats together stays together (Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans) Giải thích: TẠM DỊCH: Not too long ago, the dinner table was the centre of Không lâu trước đây, bàn ăn tối trung tâm đời family life Parents and children would gather sống gia đình Bố mẹ quây quần quanh around the table, enjoy a good home-made meal bàn ăn, tận hưởng bữa ăn nhà làm ngon miệng and discuss the day's events Nowadays, however, thảo luận kiện ngày Tuy nhiên, the family dinner table has become a thing of the ngày nay, bàn ăn tối gia đình rơi vào dĩ vãng past The reason for this is the fact that parents Nguyên nhân dẫn đến điều thực tế don't spend as much time with their children as bố mẹ không dành nhiều thời gian they once used to In most households, both parents trước Trong hầu hết hộ gia đình, bố mẹ work and are simply too tired to organise meals làm đơn giản mệt để chuẩn bị and other domestic matters bữa ăn cơng việc gia đình khác Tuy vậy, nhiều chun gia nhấn mạnh thời gian Nevertheless, many experts insist that time spent at dành cho bàn ăn tối gia đình cần thiết cho the family dining table is essential to the well-being hạnh phúc gia đình Việc quây quần bữa ăn of the family unit Gathering for meals gives mang đến cho trẻ em cảm giác an toàn giúp chúng children a sense of security and helps them hiểu rõ trân trọng sống gia đình Các chuyên understand and appreciate family life Experts also gia khẳng định trẻ em không nhận claim that children not only get a nourishing meal bữa ăn bổ dưỡng mà chúng cịn có but they also get emotional, intellectual and nuôi dưỡng mặt cảm xúc, trí tuệ tinh thần Vì spiritual nourishment So, whether it is once a thế, dù lần tháng hay lần tuần, month or once a week, busy parents should put bố mẹ bận rộn nên dành vài để chuẩn aside a few hours of their time to organise a family bị bữa ăn gia đình dành thời gian chất lượng meal and spend quality time with their children Sau tất thì, gia đình ăn After all, the family that eats together stays gắn kết với together 34 A however B as a result C because D additionally Giải thích: A however: nhiên B as a result: hậu C because: D additionally: thêm vào Tạm dịch: Nowadays, however, the family dinner table has become a thing of the past (Tuy nhiên, ngày nay, bàn ăn tối gia đình rơi vào dĩ vãng.) → Chọn đáp án A 35 A other B much C few Giải thích: A other + N (số nhiều/không đếm được): khác D each B much + N (không đếm được): nhiều C few + N (số nhiều): D each + N (số ít): Tạm dịch: In most households, both parents work and are simply too tired to organise meals and other domestic matters (Trong hầu hết hộ gia đình, bố mẹ làm đơn giản mệt để chuẩn bị bữa ăn cơng việc gia đình khác.) → Chọn đáp án A 36 A sensation B scenario C scene D sense Giải thích: A sensation (n): cảm giác, giật gân B scenario (n): viễn cảnh C scene (n): cảnh D sense (n): cảm giác, ý thức → sense of something: cảm giác Tạm dịch: Gathering for meals gives children a sense of security and helps them understand and appreciate family life (Việc quây quần bữa ăn mang đến cho trẻ em cảm giác an toàn giúp chúng hiểu rõ trân trọng sống gia đình.) → Chọn đáp án D 37 A step B leave C keep D put Giải thích: Kiến thức cụm động từ (Phrasal verbs): - step aside: rời bỏ vị trí để khác lên thay - leave aside: khơng cân nhắc điều - put aside something: để dành Tạm dịch: So, whether it is once a month or once a week, busy parents should put aside a few hours of their time to organise a family meal and spend quality time with their children (Vì thế, dù lần tháng hay lần tuần, bố mẹ bận rộn nên dành vài để chuẩn bị bữa ăn gia đình dành thời gian chất lượng mình.) → Chọn đáp án D 38 A whose B when Giải thích: Mệnh đề quan hệ (Relative clause): C what D that