ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NAM 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 sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions The spectators were so excited to see the race that they did not pay so much attention to that little incident A So excited were the spectators to see the race that they didn't pay so much attention to that little incident B The spectators paid full attention to the race with excitement, so they didn't realize that little incident C The spectators did not pay so much attention to that little incident because they were excited to see the race D Such excitement were the spectators to see the race that they did not pay attention to that little incident I haven't got any money, so I'm not going on holiday A If I had some money, I would go on holiday B Provided I have no money, I will go on holiday C If I have some money, I'll go on holiday D If I didn't have money, I wouldn't go on my holiday 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 to More than 200 reindeer have died of starvation on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, with scientists blaming their deaths on climate change The wild deer carcasses were found on the Arctic islands this summer by researchers from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI), which said it had never logged so many deaths at once in 40 years of monitoring the animals’ population level “It’s scary to find so many dead animals,” project leader Ashild Onvik Pedersen told state broadcaster NRK “This is an example of how climate change affects nature It is just sad.” Svalbard’s capital Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on earth, is thought to be warming quicker than any other settlement on the planet, climate scientists warned earlier this year The milder temperatures in the region led to unusually heavy rainfall in December, leaving a thick layer of ice when the precipitation froze This meant the reindeer could not dig through the hardened tundra to reach the vegetation they graze on in their usual pastures, the NPI said Svalbard’s reindeer have been observed eating seaweed and kelp when food is scarce, but these are less nutritious and cause them stomach problems A relatively high number of calves born last year increased the death toll, as the youngest and weakest are often the first to die in harsh conditions “Some of the mortality is natural because there were so many calves last year But the large number we see now is due to heavy rain, which is due to global warming,” said Ms Onvik Pedersen A team of three scientists spent 10 weeks investigating population of the Svalbard reindeer earlier this year Researchers warned the decline of reindeer would cause unwanted plant species, currently kept in check by the animals’ grazing, to spread across Arctic ecosystems in Europe, Asia and North America Arctic reindeer and caribou populations have declined 56 per cent in the last two decades, a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said last year The report said food security was partly to blame for falling herd numbers, while warmer summers could also put the animals at greater risk of diseases spread by flies and parasites The average temperature in Longyearbyen has risen by 3.7C since 1900, more than three times the global average increase of about 1C In 2016, the entrance to the town’s “Doomsday” seed vault – which stores specimens of almost all the world’s seeds – was flooded following heavy rainfall (Adapted from https://www.independent.co.uk) Which statement is TRUE according to the last paragraphs? A The average temperature of the Earth has increased by 3.7C since 1990 B Beside the scarcity of food, diseases are also the cause of reindeer's mortality C After over months investigated, reindeer populations were reported to decrease because of the increase of unwanted plant species D Nearly a half of reindeer populations have reduced in the last two decades The word "logged" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A cut down B damaged C recorded D discovered According to the passage, which of the following would be the most suitable about the Arctic ecosystems? A the harsh weather in Arctic islands only damages the new-born calves B Arctic ecosystems have no effect of climate change and food chain in the nature C Arctic reindeer play the most important role in the Arctic ecosystems D the Arctic ecosystems are altering worse because of the global warming It can be inferred from the passage that A The Arctic ecosystems are altering worse because of the global warming B The clearest effect of climate change is the limit of food chain in the nature C The harsh weather in Arctic islands only damages the new-born calves D Arctic reindeer play the most important role in the Arctic ecosystems Which could best serve as the title of the passage? A Reindeer - The most vulnerable animals on the Arctic islands B Climate change - The main cause for the death of hundreds of reindeer C Climate change - What are the reasons? D Global warming - What are the effects on nature? The word "scarce" in paragraph could be best replaced by _ A unlimited B insufficient C abundant D inappropriate C milder temperatures D sea weed and kelp What does the word "these" in paragraph refer to? A their usual pastures B Svalbard's reindeer 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 10 to 14 Television is still one of our most popular forms of entertainment It brings people closer (10) families still watch shows or enjoy live sports programmes together Television gives people something to talk about at school and at work and it often gets us talking about important issues (11) _, television - like everything else in the world today - is changing The most important (12) _ on television recently has been technology Computers and the Internet have completely changed the way we get information and entertainment Watching films and videos online is becoming more and more popular Computers and smartphones, (13) are much cheaper than ever before, help people choose their favourite programmes quickly and more effectively Today, as life is getting faster, our mobile screens are the best way to watch programmes anywhere we like Therefore, television stations have to change the way they make shows in order to give (14) _what they want (Adapted from Gateway by Spencer and Edwards) 10 A Many B Every C Much D each 11 A Otherwise B For example C Although D However 12 A influence B strength C advantage D ability 13 A where B who C when D which 14 A spectators B visitors C presenters D viewers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 15 By the time you come home, I _ the decorating A will have finished B finished C have finished D are finishing 16 Scientists _ on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important A working B worked C to work D to be working 17 After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their _ down for a while A souls B heads C hair D hearts 18 Would you like to get your money _ once again? A be count B to count C counted D counting 19 I often watch _ television for two hours every night A no article B the C some D any C was watch D was watching C will we D shouldn’t we 20 I _ TV when the phone rang A is watching B was watched 21 We should begin our discussion now, _? A won't we B don't we 22 In this job, experience accounts for more than paper _ A quality B qualifications C certificates D background 23 Entering the meeting late, he tried to an excuse, still, the strict chairman of the board told him to leave the room A give B have C make D C send D to sending 24 He promised _ us the package by P.M A to send B sending 25 The flood victims _ with food and clean water by the volunteers A were provided B were providing C provided D provide 26 Unless we something now, hundreds of plant and animal species will A make up B point out C cut up D die out 27 He likes Ha Long Bay best because the scenery is so A beautiful B beauty C beautify D beautifully C on D of 28 We get a lot of rain _ November A about B in 29 Universities in Vietnam have become to foreign students than ever before A most attractive B attractive C more attractive D the most attractive Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 30 A donation of 10,000 dollars is just a drop in the ocean compared to millions that need to be spent A a considerable amount B a pocket-size organ C a small part D an insignificant piece 31 Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won't honour the check A different B similar C fake D genuine Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges 32 Laura's aunt, Mary, is visiting her family on Christmas evening She phones and asks her aunt: Laura: "When would you like to have dinner?" –Marys: " _" A Anywhere you can go B How about six o'clock? C How about at a Chinese restaurant? D No, thank you I'm full 33 Mark and David are talking about their plan for the weekend - Mark: "Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend? " - David: " " A Of course not B Yes, I'd love to C You're welcome D It's my pleasure 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 34 to 38 Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about when you’re working and when you’re not You’ll get your best work done and be most ready to transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours Plus, if your role is collaborative, being on the same schedule as your coworkers makes everything much easier “The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you are in charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an employee,” Yurovsky says This means holding yourself accountable, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just as a good manager might “If you feel yourself extending your work hours because you are not doing anything in the evening tell yourself it’s time to put work away, recharge, and start tomorrow with a fresh mind The work will be there in the morning.” If you live with other people, this separation is even more critical Communicate with the people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life 34 According to paragraph 1, if you work on the same schedule as your co-workers, your work may be A readier B more collaborative C easier D more regular C attention D boundaries 35 The word "whom” in paragraph refers to _ A separation B people 36 The word "accountable" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A proficient B colourful C responsible 37 What is the useful advice for those who work from home at night? A Take a rest and come back tomorrow B Finish your work now or it will not be there tomorrow D exclusive C Continue working, you are at home D Try to work more as you are free at night 38 Which best serves as the title for the passage? A Co-workers Makes Everything Easier B Keep Clearly Defined Working Hours C Get Your Best Work Done D Put off Your Work until Tomorrow Morning 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 39 A turtle B question C future D picture 40 A picnic B wildlife C housewife D smiling 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 41 I last met my grandparents five years ago A I have met my grandparents for five years B I haven't met my grandparents for five years C I have five years to meet my grandparents D I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago 42 "I am trying to win a place at a university," the boy said A The boy said that he was trying to win a place at a university B The boy said that he is trying to win a place at a university C The boy said that I would try to win a place at a university D The boy said that I was trying to win a place at a university 43 Smoking isn't allowed in public places A You may not smoke in public places B You needn't smoke in public place C You mustn't smoke in public places D You would not smoke in public places 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 44 With no access to clean drinking water after the flood, the villagers faced a threat of disease A risk B safety C control D cure 45 Every year, in Africa a lot of elephants are poached for tusks A gently cooked B illegally hunted C boiled D stewed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern differs from the other three in each of the following questions 46 A center B effort C machine D reason 47 A engineer B protection C ability D employment Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 48 Her weight has increased remarkably since they began receiving treatment A receiving B Her weight C remarkably D they 49 Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements A waves B may be C concentrated D alike 50 His parents are satisfied with his result when he was at high school yesterday A are B was C with HẾT D His ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NAM 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 sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions The spectators were so excited to see the race that they did not pay so much attention to that little incident A So excited were the spectators to see the race that they didn't pay so much attention to that little incident B The spectators paid full attention to the race with excitement, so they didn't realize that little incident C The spectators did not pay so much attention to that little incident because they were excited to see the race D Such excitement were the spectators to see the race that they did not pay attention to that little incident Giải thích: Các khán giả phấn khích để xem đua mà họ không ý nhiều đến cố nhỏ A Khán giả q phấn khích xem đua họ không ý nhiều đến cố nhỏ B Khán giả tập trung vào đua q phấn khích nên khơng nhận cố nhỏ C Khán giả khơng ý nhiều đến cố nhỏ họ hào hứng để xem đua D Sai ngữ pháp, Such be + Noun + that + clause → Chọn đáp án A I haven't got any money, so I'm not going on holiday A If I had some money, I would go on holiday B Provided I have no money, I will go on holiday C If I have some money, I'll go on holiday D If I didn't have money, I wouldn't go on my holiday Giải thích: Tơi khơng có tiền, tơi khơng nghỉ A Nếu tơi có chút tiền, nghỉ B Sai ngữ pháp (sự việc không thật  dùng câu điều kiện loại 2) C Sai ngữ pháp (sự việc không thật  dùng câu điều kiện loại 2) D Nếu tơi khơng có tiền, tơi không nghỉ → Chọn đáp án A 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 to More than 200 reindeer have died of starvation on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, with scientists blaming their deaths on climate change The wild deer carcasses were found on the Arctic islands this summer by researchers from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI), which said it had never logged so many deaths at once in 40 years of monitoring the animals’ population level “It’s scary to find so many dead animals,” project leader Ashild Onvik Pedersen told state broadcaster NRK “This is an example of how climate change affects nature It is just sad.” Svalbard’s capital Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on earth, is thought to be warming quicker than any other settlement on the planet, climate scientists warned earlier this year The milder temperatures in the region led to unusually heavy rainfall in December, leaving a thick layer of ice when the precipitation froze This meant the reindeer could not dig through the hardened tundra to reach the vegetation they graze on in their usual pastures, the NPI said Svalbard’s reindeer have been observed eating seaweed and kelp when food is scarce, but these are less nutritious and cause them stomach problems A relatively high number of calves born last year increased the death toll, as the youngest and weakest are often the first to die in harsh conditions “Some of the mortality is natural because there were so many calves last year But the large number we see now is due to heavy rain, which is due to global warming,” said Ms Onvik Pedersen A team of three scientists spent 10 weeks investigating population of the Svalbard reindeer earlier this year Researchers warned the decline of reindeer would cause unwanted plant species, currently kept in check by the animals’ grazing, to spread across Arctic ecosystems in Europe, Asia and North America Arctic reindeer and caribou populations have declined 56 per cent in the last two decades, a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said last year The report said food security was partly to blame for falling herd numbers, while warmer summers could also put the animals at greater risk of diseases spread by flies and parasites The average temperature in Longyearbyen has risen by 3.7C since 1900, more than three times the global average increase of about 1C In 2016, the entrance to the town’s “Doomsday” seed vault – which stores specimens of almost all the world’s seeds – was flooded following heavy rainfall (Adapted from https://www.independent.co.uk) Giải thích: TẠM DỊCH: More than 200 reindeer have died of starvation on Hơn 200 tuần lộc chết đói quần đảo the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, with Svalbard Na Uy, nhà khoa học cho scientists blaming their deaths on climate change chết chúng biến đổi khí hậu Xác hươu The wild deer carcasses were found on the Arctic hoang dã tìm thấy đảo Bắc Cực vào islands this summer by researchers from the mùa hè nhà nghiên cứu từ Viện Địa cực Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI), which said it had Na Uy (NPI), cho biết họ chưa ghi nhận never logged so many deaths at once in 40 years of nhiều trường hợp tử vong lúc 40 năm monitoring the animals’ population level “It’s theo dõi mức độ số lượng động vật Trưởng dự scary to find so many dead animals,” project án Ashild Onvik Pedersen nói với đài truyền hình nhà leader Ashild Onvik Pedersen told state nước NRK: “Thật đáng sợ tìm thấy nhiều broadcaster NRK “This is an example of how động vật chết Đây ví dụ việc biến đổi khí climate change affects nature It is just sad.” hậu ảnh hưởng đến tự nhiên Điều thật buồn.” Svalbard’s capital Longyearbyen, the northernmost Thủ đô Longyearbyen Svalbard, thị trấn cực bắc town on earth, is thought to be warming quicker trái đất, cho nóng lên nhanh than any other settlement on the planet, climate khu định cư khác hành tinh, nhà scientists warned earlier this year The milder khoa học khí hậu cảnh báo vào đầu năm temperatures in the region led to unusually heavy Nhiệt độ ơn hịa khu vực dẫn đến lượng rainfall in December, leaving a thick layer of ice mưa lớn bất thường vào tháng 12, để lại lớp when the precipitation froze This meant the băng dày lượng mưa đóng băng NPI cho biết reindeer could not dig through the hardened điều có nghĩa tuần lộc khơng thể đào xun tundra to reach the vegetation they graze on in qua lãnh nguyên cứng để đến thảm thực vật mà their usual pastures, the NPI said Svalbard’s chúng gặm cỏ đồng cỏ thông thường Người ta reindeer have been observed eating seaweed and quan sát thấy tuần lộc Svalbard ăn rong biển kelp when food is scarce, but these are less tảo bẹ thức ăn khan hiếm, thứ nutritious and cause them stomach problems dinh dưỡng khiến chúng gặp vấn đề dày A relatively high number of calves born last year Một số lượng tương đối cao con sinh increased the death toll, as the youngest and vào năm ngoái làm tăng số lượng tử vong, weakest are often the first to die in harsh non yếu thường conditions “Some of the mortality is natural chết điều kiện khắc nghiệt “Một số because there were so many calves last year But chết tự nhiên có nhiều con vào the large number we see now is due to heavy rain, năm ngoái Nhưng số lượng lớn mà thấy which is due to global warming,” said Ms Onvik mưa lớn, nóng lên tồn cầu,” bà Onvik Pedersen nói Pedersen A team of three scientists spent 10 weeks Một nhóm gồm ba nhà khoa học dành 10 tuần để investigating population of the Svalbard reindeer điều tra dân số tuần lộc Svalbard vào đầu năm earlier this year Researchers warned the decline Các nhà nghiên cứu cảnh báo suy giảm tuần television stations have to change the way they make shows in order to give (14) _what they want (Adapted from Gateway by Spencer and Edwards) Giải thích: TẠM DỊCH: Television is still one of our most popular forms of Truyền hình hình thức giải entertainment It brings people closer Many trí phổ biến Nó mang người families still watch shows or enjoy live sports lại gần Nhiều gia đình xem programmes together Television gives people chương trình thể thao trực tiếp Truyền something to talk about at school and at work and hình mang đến cho người điều để nói it often gets us talking about important issues trường nơi làm việc thường khiến However, television - like everything else in the nói vấn đề quan trọng Tuy nhiên, truyền world today - is changing hình - giống thứ khác giới ngày - thay đổi The most important influence on television recently Ảnh hưởng quan trọng truyền hình gần has been technology Computers and the Internet cơng nghệ Máy tính Internet thay đổi have completely changed the way we get hồn tồn cách tiếp nhận thơng tin giải information and entertainment Watching films and trí Xem phim video trực tuyến ngày trở nên videos online is becoming more and more popular phổ biến Máy tính điện thoại thơng minh, rẻ Computers and smartphones, which are much hết, giúp người lựa chọn chương cheaper than ever before, help people choose their trình u thích họ cách nhanh chóng hiệu favourite programmes quickly and more effectively Ngày nay, sống ngày nhanh Today, as life is getting faster, our mobile screens hơn, hình di động cách tốt are the best way to watch programmes anywhere để xem chương trình đâu we like Therefore, television stations have to muốn Vì vậy, đài truyền hình phải thay đổi cách change the way they make shows in order to give làm chương trình để mang đến cho người xem họ muốn viewers what they want 10 A Many B Every C Much D each Giải thích: Kiến thức lượng từ: - many + N đếm số nhiều: nhiều - every + N số ít: - much + N khơng đếm được: nhiều - each + N số ít: Tạm dịch: Many families still watch shows or enjoy live sports programmes together (Nhiều gia đình xem chương trình thưởng thức chương trình thể thao trực tiếp nhau.) → Chọn đáp án A 11 A Otherwise B For example C Although D However Giải thích: Kiến thức liên từ: - otherwise: khơng - for example: ví dụ - although: - however: nhiên Tạm dịch: However, television - like everything else in the world today - is changing (Tuy nhiên, truyền hình - giống thứ khác giới ngày - thay đổi.) → Chọn đáp án D 12 A influence B strength C advantage D ability Giải thích: A influence (n): tác động, ảnh hưởng  influence on something: tác động, ảnh hưởng lên B strength (n): sức mạnh C advantage (n): lợi thế, lợi ích D ability (n): khả Tạm dịch: The most important influence on television recently has been technology (Ảnh hưởng quan trọng truyền hình gần công nghệ.) → Chọn đáp án A 13 A where B who C when D which Giải thích: Đại từ quan hệ: Ta dùng đại từ quan hệ ‘which’ thay cho danh từ vật ‘computers and smartphones’ vị trí chủ ngữ mệnh đề quan hệ Tạm dịch: Computers and smartphones, which are much cheaper than ever before, help people choose their favourite programmes quickly and more effectively (Máy tính điện thoại thơng minh, rẻ hết, giúp người lựa chọn chương trình u thích họ cách nhanh chóng hiệu hơn.) → Chọn đáp án D 14 A spectators B visitors Giải thích: A spectator (n): khán giả theo dõi kiện trời B visitor (n): khách tham quan C presenters D viewers C presenter (n): người dẫn chương trình (cho đài, kênh truyền hình) D viewer (n): khán giả xem truyền hình (TV internet) Tạm dịch: Therefore, television stations have to change the way they make shows in order to give viewers what they want (Vì vậy, đài truyền hình phải thay đổi cách làm chương trình để mang đến cho người xem họ muốn.) → Chọn đáp án D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 15 By the time you come home, I _ the decorating A will have finished B finished C have finished D are finishing Giải thích: Sự phối thì: Ta có: By the time HTD, TLHT Tạm dịch: Khi bạn nhà, tơi hồn thành xong việc trang trí → Chọn đáp án A 16 Scientists _ on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important A working B worked C to work D to be working Giải thích: Mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn: - Câu đầy đủ ‘Scientists who work on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important.’ - Vì mệnh đề quan hệ mệnh đề chủ động nên rút gọn dạng phân từ (V-ing) Tạm dịch: Các nhà khoa học làm việc địa điểm tìm thấy nhiều cơng cụ, lăng mộ đồ gốm cổ xưa, đồng thời chế tạo số đồ quan trọng → Chọn đáp án A 17 After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their _ down for a while A souls B heads C hair D hearts Giải thích: Kiến thức thành ngữ: - let your hair down: thư giãn tận hưởng Tạm dịch: Sau chúc mừng đội mình, huấn luyện viên rời đi, cho phép cầu thủ thư giãn lúc → Chọn đáp án C 18 Would you like to get your money _ once again? A be count B to count C counted D counting Giải thích: Cấu trúc bị động truyền khiến: Get/ have something + PII: có làm Tạm dịch: Bạn có muốn đếm lại số tiền khơng? → Chọn đáp án C 19 I often watch _ television for two hours every night A no article B the C some D any Giải thích: Kiến thức mạo từ: watch TV: xem TV (không dùng mạo từ) Tạm dịch: Tôi thường xem truyền hình hai đêm → Chọn đáp án A 20 I _ TV when the phone rang A is watching B was watched C was watch D was watching Giải thích: Thì QKTD: Thì QKTD diễn tả hành động xảy có hành động khác (QKD) xen vào Tạm dịch: Tôi xem TV chng điện thoại reo → Chọn đáp án D 21 We should begin our discussion now, _? A won't we B don't we C will we D shouldn’t we Giải thích: Câu hỏi (Tag questions): Mệnh đề thể khẳng định, nên câu hỏi thể phủ định Mệnh đề dùng ‘we’ động từ khuyết thiếu ‘should’, nên câu hỏi đuôi dùng đại từ ‘we’ động từ ‘shouldn’t’ ===> Câu hỏi đuôi dùng ‘shouldn’t we’ Tạm dịch: Chúng ta nên bắt đầu thảo luận bây giờ, phải không? → Chọn đáp án D 22 In this job, experience accounts for more than paper _ A quality Giải thích: Kiến thức từ vựng: B qualifications C certificates D background - quality (n): chất lượng - qualification (n): trình độ chuyên môn  paper qualifications: cấp giấy tờ - certificate (n): chứng - background (n): tảng Tạm dịch: Đối với cơng việc này, kinh nghiệm đóng vai trò quan trọng cấp giấy tờ → Chọn đáp án B 23 Entering the meeting late, he tried to an excuse, still, the strict chairman of the board told him to leave the room A give B have C make D Giải thích: Kiến thức collocation: - make an excuse for something: kiếm cớ cho việc Tạm dịch: Vào họp muộn, anh cố kiếm cớ, chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị nghiêm khắc bảo anh khỏi phòng → Chọn đáp án C 24 He promised _ us the package by P.M A to send B sending C send D to sending Giải thích: Dạng thức động từ: promise to something: hứa làm Tạm dịch: Anh hứa gửi cho chúng tơi gói hàng trước chiều → Chọn đáp án A 25 The flood victims _ with food and clean water by the volunteers A were provided B were providing C provided D provide Giải thích: Câu bị động (Passive voice): - Câu bị động khứ đơn: S + was/were + V3/V-ed Tạm dịch: Bà vùng lũ tình nguyện viên cung cấp thức ăn nước → Chọn đáp án A 26 Unless we something now, hundreds of plant and animal species will A make up B point out Giải thích: Kiến thức cụm động từ: - make up: chiếm (phần trăm), bịa chuyện C cut up D die out - point out: - cut up: cắt nhỏ - die out: chết Tạm dịch: Nếu khơng làm điều bây giờ, hàng trăm loài động thực vật chết → Chọn đáp án D 27 He likes Ha Long Bay best because the scenery is so A beautiful B beauty C beautify D beautifully Giải thích: Kiến thức từ loại: - beautiful (adj): đẹp - beauty (n): vẻ đẹp - beautify (v): làm đẹp - beautifully (adv): cách thật đẹp  Chỗ trống cần tính từ đứng sau động từ tobe Tạm dịch: Anh thích Vịnh Hạ Long phong cảnh đẹp → Chọn đáp án A 28 We get a lot of rain _ November A about B in C on D of Giải thích: Kiến thức giới từ: - in + tháng năm Tạm dịch: Chỗ mưa nhiều tháng mười → Chọn đáp án B 29 Universities in Vietnam have become to foreign students than ever before A most attractive B attractive C more attractive D the most attractive Giải thích: Cấu trúc so sánh với tính từ/trạng từ dài: S + to be/V + more + adj/adv + than Tạm dịch: Các trường đại học Việt Nam trở nên hấp dẫn sinh viên nước hết → Chọn đáp án C Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 30 A donation of 10,000 dollars is just a drop in the ocean compared to millions that need to be spent