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 VĨNH PHÚC - MÃ GỐC Môn 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 underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions A comprehensive study revealed that understanding a child's temperance could help parents develop appropriate expectations for their child's behaviour in certain situations A comprehensive B certain C temperance D appropriate The video that I watch three days ago is about the daily life of some tribes in far-flung regions A far-flung B of C watch D that These clothes are being sold at a discount, but few people buy it A at B being C it D few 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 to Are you thinking about taking a gap year after high school? A gap year, (4) _ is also known as a bridge year, can be a great way to transition from high school to college and uncover your passions and purpose in life You'll (5) _ skills that will prepare you for college and give you a competitive advantage beyond graduation These are skills you can't learn at a desk, (6) you'll inevitably learn with real-world experience Perhaps the biggest thing you'll learn during a gap year after high school is who you are A bridge year is a year of self-discovery, finding your true grit and uncovering hidden passions You'll mature beyond your years and set foot on campus more academically engaged than ever A gap year doesn't just fill the space between high school and college, but allows you to ensure a (7) _ transition between two very different phases while preparing you for life beyond Gap years are becoming increasingly more popular because of (8) _ benefits they bring Gap years also provide the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone through travel, work, or volunteering The more things you try, the more you'll discover about yourself, and the better your decision-making will become A who B that C which D where A attend B remain C acquire D express A or B although C but D because A sudden B extreme C smooth D surprising A another B much C many D every 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 Look at the weather, I think we made a wise decision not to go to the coast this weekend A wrong B difficult C sensible D right 10 Once heralded as a future star of the technological world, Daniel came a cropper when his product proved to be a total flop A abandoned B escaped C failed D succeeded 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 11 to 15 Social media marketing has increased due to the growing active user rates on social media sites For example, Facebook currently has 2.2 billion users, Twitter has 330 million active users and Instagram has 800 million users One of the main uses is to interact with audiences to create awareness of the brand or service, with the main idea of creating a two-way communication system where the audience and/or customers can interact back, providing feedback as just one example Social media can be used to advertise; placing an advert on Facebook's Newsfeed, for example, can allow a vast number of people to see it or targeting specific audiences from their usage to encourage awareness of the product or brand Users of social media are then able to like, share and comment on the advert, becoming message senders as they can keep passing the advert's message on to their friends and onwards The use of new media put consumers on the position of spreading opinions, sharing experience, and has shift power from organization to consumers for it allows transparency and different opinions to be heard Media marketing has to keep up with all the different platforms They also have to keep up with the ongoing trends that are set by big influencers and draw many people's attention The type of audience a business is going for will determine the social media site they use 11 Which best serves as the title for the passage? A Two-way Communication B Advertisements on Social Media C Let Listen to Our Customers D New Types of Marketing 12 The word vast in paragraph is closest in meaning to A enormous B small C definite D certain 13 According to the second paragraph, users can the followings with the adverts on social media EXCEPT _ A adjust B pass C like D share C trends D users 14 The word they in paragraph refers to A messages B audiences 15 According to the third paragraph, what media marketing have to keep up with? A Other types of media B The new trends set by every normal user C The type of audience D All the various platforms 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 16 It is impossible for you to buy a penthouse with little money A You will buy a penthouse with little money B You can't buy a penthouse with little money C You have to buy a penthouse with little money D You are able to buy a penthouse with little money 17 The last time I used Facebook was two days ago A I have not used Facebook for two days B I have used Facebook for two days C At last I used Facebook for two days D I didn't use Facebook for two days 18 "What are you going to give the name to this cat?" asked my wife A My wife asked me what I was going to give the name to that cat B My wife asked me what you are going to give the name to this cat C My wife asked me what was I going to give the name to that cat D My wife asked me what you were going to give the name to that cat 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 19 A mate B calm C save D brace 20 A therapy B neither C therefore D weather 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 21 The substance is very toxic Protective clothing must be worn at all times A Such is the very toxic substance is that protective clothing must be worn at all times B So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times C Not only is the substance very toxic but protective clothing also must be worn at all times D Only when the substance is very toxic must we wear protective clothing at all times 22 Hoa doesn't come to class today She contracts a serious illness A If Hoa contracted a serious illness, she would come to class today B If Hoa contracted a serious illness, she won't come to class today C In case Hoa didn't contract a serious illness, she wouldn't come to class today D If Hoa didn't contract a serious illness, she would come to class today 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 23 A quality B solution C compliment D energy 24 A polite B secure C complete D angry 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 25 to 31 Stonehenge, one of the oldest mysteries in the world lies in southern England Even the name is ancient The word "henge" comes from Old English used over a thousand years ago The word meant "hanging", so Stonehenge means "hanging stones." However, the hanging stones go back much further than that Most recent research has found that Stonehenge was built in three stages and took at least 1,400 years to build The first stage was started about 5,000 years ago and took 50 years to complete In this first construction, the people who built Stonehenge dug a ditch and some holes Historians believe these holes held long wooden poles They don't know if there was a round building there or if the log poles were connected together more like the stones there today However, they have found some digging tools made from animal bones there which has told them how old this stage is The second stage lasted for approximately the next 500 years In this phase, it seems that some new holes were made and some of the old holes were filled in One of the most interesting things is that the old holes were usually filled with burnt materials, often human ashes! These ashes and other building tools help historians tell the age of the second phase The final phase took the longest time; almost 1,000 years Some of the stones were brought by water, while others came over land These stones are terribly large and would be difficult even for modern machines to move How did the ancient people manage to move them? No one can say for certain, but it seems most likely that they were moved through simple machines and willpower How the stones got into place is only one of the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge Who built the massive monument? Why did they build it? Was it for an ancient religion? Was it a tomb for a great person? Is it the gateway to another world? No one can answer these questions, but there is one thing people agree on whenever they see it Stonehenge is one of the most impressive ancient mysteries anyone has ever seen 25 Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A The Newest Seven Wonders of the World B Stonehenge: Mystery and History C Some Interpretations of Stonehenge D Stonehenge: Ridiculous Theories and Facts 26 The word They in paragraph refers to _ A people B historians C stones D poles 27 According to the passage, what helped historians tell the age of the first stage? A log poles B animal bones C building tools D human ashes 28 The word willpower in paragraph is closest in meaning to A determination B confidence C optimism D discouragement 29 The word gateway in paragraph is closest in meaning to A part B roundabout C exit D entrance 30 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Old holes were filled with materials such as human ashes during the second phase B The first stage took 1,400 years to complete C In the first construction, there were digging tools made from animal bones D Huge stones were brought by water and came over land during the third stage 31 It can be inferred from the passage that when the mysteries of Stonehenge are settled, _ A we can communicate with aliens from outer space B we can learn more about ancient times C we can make modern construction techniques better D we can learn more about the timing of farming Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 32 While we _ in the mountains, we saw a family of deer A are hiking B hiked C had hiked D were hiking 33 president of the United States has the power to veto a bill A A B Ø (no article) C An D The 34 Cybersecurity experts recommend two-factor authentication to protect your online accounts A using B used C to using D to use 35 The chairman has also his approval for an investigation into the case A given B taken C needed D received 36 Many parents are confused _ what youth culture is and how it can be defined A to B in C about D with C more faster D faster 37 Nam runs than other boys in his class A fastest B the fastest 38 Facebook _ for intentionally leaking non-users' personal data A has been fined B fines C has fined D fined C have you D don’t you 39 You have a ticket to the water puppetry, _? A you B haven't you 40 You can get a mop from the school's _ downstairs A department store B warehouse C changing room D storeroom 41 Nowadays more and more students _ work in mountainous areas in summers A volunteers B volunteer C voluntarily D voluntary 42 If Ally had enough money, she would buy that dress She is just broke right now A flat B wrong C full D empty 43 Some of the _ from the sale of the book will be donated to charity A processes B procedures C proceeds D processions 44 His mother won't let him watch his favourite program _ A once he finished the housework B after he had finished the housework C until he finishes the housework D as soon as he will finish the housework 45 Coach Park Hang-Seo's contract _ at the end of January 2023, but the team couldn't win the AFF Cup title as a parting gift for Park A gave back B called off C broke down D ran out 46 All the candidates _ were given a second interview A were selected B selected C selecting D were selecting 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 47 Some people doubted that the government decided to ban the use of pesticides to appease their critics A irritate B satisfy C maintain D neglect 48 Twelfth graders should seek counsel from their parents if they have trouble in choosing their career A belief B question C reward D advice 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 49 Sarah and Kate are talking about music - Sarah: "I believe that classical music is boring and outdated." - Kate: " _ There is a lot of emotion and beauty in classical music." A Respectfully, I think you're mistaken B That's an interesting perspective C Frankly speaking, you're spot on D Well, we're on the same page 50 David is talking to Linda after a party - David: "Would you like me to give you a ride home?" - Linda: " ” A No, thanks I don't like riding B Sorry, you're not my type C Yes, I'm riding home now D That'd be great, thanks 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 VĨNH PHÚC - MÃ GỐC Môn 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 underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions A comprehensive study revealed that understanding a child's temperance could help parents develop appropriate expectations for their child's behaviour in certain situations A comprehensive B certain C temperance D appropriate Giải thích: Kiến thức từ vựng: - temperance (n): điều độ - temperament (n): tính khí, tính tình Sửa: temperance → temperament Tạm dịch: Một nghiên cứu toàn diện tiết lộ việc thấu hiểm tính tình đứa trẻ giúp bố mẹ đặt kỳ vọng phù hợp hành vi trẻ tình định → Chọn đáp án C The video that I watch three days ago is about the daily life of some tribes in far-flung regions A far-flung B of C watch D that Giải thích: Chia thì: “three days ago” → dấu hiệu nhận biết khứ đơn Sửa: watch → watched Tạm dịch: Đoạn video mà xem ba ngày trước nói sống hàng ngày số lạc vùng xa xôi → Chọn đáp án C These clothes are being sold at a discount, but few people buy it A at B being C it D few Giải thích: Chia đại từ nhân xưng: - Chủ ngữ ‘these clothes’ danh từ vật số nhiều  dùng đại từ ‘them’ để quy chiếu Sửa: it → them Tạm dịch: Những quần áo bán giảm giá người mua → Chọn đáp án C 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 to Are you thinking about taking a gap year after high school? A gap year, (4) _ is also known as a bridge year, can be a great way to transition from high school to college and uncover your passions and purpose in life You'll (5) _ skills that will prepare you for college and give you a competitive advantage beyond graduation These are skills you can't learn at a desk, (6) you'll inevitably learn with real-world experience Perhaps the biggest thing you'll learn during a gap year after high school is who you are A bridge year is a year of self-discovery, finding your true grit and uncovering hidden passions You'll mature beyond your years and set foot on campus more academically engaged than ever A gap year doesn't just fill the space between high school and college, but allows you to ensure a (7) _ transition between two very different phases while preparing you for life beyond Gap years are becoming increasingly more popular because of (8) _ benefits they bring Gap years also provide the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone through travel, work, or volunteering The more things you try, the more you'll discover about yourself, and the better your decision-making will become Giải thích: TẠM DỊCH: Are you thinking about taking a gap year after high Bạn có suy nghĩ việc nghỉ năm sau school? A gap year, which is also known as a tốt nghiệp trung học? Gap year, gọi năm bridge year, can be a great way to transition from cầu nối, cách tuyệt vời để chuyển tiếp high school to college and uncover your passions từ trường trung học lên đại học khám phá niềm and purpose in life đam mê mục đích sống bạn You'll acquire skills that will prepare you for Bạn có kỹ chuẩn bị vào đại học college and give you a competitive advantage mang lại cho bạn lợi cạnh tranh sau tốt beyond graduation These are skills you can't learn nghiệp Đây kỹ bạn học at a desk, but you'll inevitably learn with real- trường lớp, chắn bạn học world experience Perhaps the biggest thing you'll kinh nghiệm thực tế Có lẽ điều quan trọng mà learn during a gap year after high school is who bạn học năm nghỉ học bạn xác you are A bridge year is a year of self-discovery, định Một năm cầu nối năm finding your true grit and uncovering hidden khám phá thân, tìm thấy lĩnh thực passions You'll mature beyond your years and set khám phá đam mê tiềm ẩn Bạn foot on campus more academically engaged than trưởng thành so với lứa tuổi đặt ever A gap year doesn't just fill the space between chân vào khuôn viên trường việc tham gia high school and college, but allows you to ensure a nhiều hoạt động học thuật hết Một năm smooth transition between two very different nghỉ học không lấp đầy khoảng trống trường phases while preparing you for life beyond trung học đại học, mà cho phép bạn đảm bảo chuyển tiếp suôn sẻ hai giai đoạn khác chuẩn bị cho bạn sống sau Gap year ngày trở nên phổ biến nhiều lợi Gap years are becoming increasingly more popular because of many benefits they bring Gap years also provide the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone through travel, work, or volunteering The more things you try, the more ích mà chúng mang lại Gap year mang đến hội bước khỏi vùng an tồn bạn thơng qua du lịch, làm việc tình nguyện Bạn thử nhiều thứ, bạn khám phá nhiều điều thân việc định bạn trở nên tốt you'll discover about yourself, and the better your decision-making will become A who B that C which D where Giải thích: Ta dùng đại từ quan hệ ‘which’ để thay cho danh từ vật ‘a gap year’ Ta khơng dùng that mệnh đề quan hệ không hạn định Tạm dịch: A gap year, which is also known as a bridge year, can be a great way to transition from high school to college and uncover your passions and purpose in life (Nghỉ năm, cịn gọi năm cầu nối, cách tuyệt vời để chuyển tiếp từ trường trung học lên đại học khám phá niềm đam mê mục đích sống bạn.) → Chọn đáp án C A attend B remain C acquire D express Giải thích: A attend (v): tham dự B remain (v): trì C acquire (v): có được, gặt hái D express (v): thể Tạm dịch: You'll acquire skills that will prepare you for college and give you a competitive advantage beyond graduation A điều chỉnh B truyền cho người khác C thích D chia sẻ Thơng tin: + Users of social media are then able to like, share and comment on the advert, becoming message senders as they can keep passing the advert's message on to their friends and onwards (Người dùng phương tiện truyền thông xã hội sau thích, chia sẻ bình luận quảng cáo, gửi tin nhắn họ tiếp tục chuyển tin nhắn quảng cáo cho bạn bè họ.) → Chọn đáp án A 14 The word they in paragraph refers to A messages B audiences C trends D users Giải thích: Từ “they” đoạn đề cập đến _ A tin nhắn B khán giả C xu hướng D người dùng Thông tin: + Users of social media are then able to like, share and comment on the advert, becoming message senders as they can keep passing the advert's message on to their friends and onwards (Người dùng phương tiện truyền thơng xã hội sau thích, chia sẻ bình luận quảng cáo, gửi tin nhắn họ tiếp tục chuyển tin nhắn quảng cáo cho bạn bè họ.) → Chọn đáp án D 15 According to the third paragraph, what media marketing have to keep up with? A Other types of media B The new trends set by every normal user C The type of audience D All the various platforms Giải thích: Theo đoạn ba, tiếp thị truyền thơng phải theo kịp điều gì? A Các loại phương tiện truyền thông khác B Các xu hướng đặt người dùng C Các kiểu khán giả D Tất tảng khác Thông tin: + Media marketing has to keep up with all the different platforms (Tiếp thị truyền thông phải theo kịp tất tảng khác nhau.) → Chọn đáp án D 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 16 It is impossible for you to buy a penthouse with little money A You will buy a penthouse with little money B You can't buy a penthouse with little money C You have to buy a penthouse with little money D You are able to buy a penthouse with little money Giải thích: Bạn khơng thể mua hộ penthouse với tiền A Bạn mua hộ penthouse với tiền B Bạn khơng thể mua hộ penthouse với tiền C Bạn phải mua hộ penthouse với tiền D Bạn mua hộ penthouse với tiền → Chọn đáp án B 17 The last time I used Facebook was two days ago A I have not used Facebook for two days B I have used Facebook for two days C At last I used Facebook for two days D I didn't use Facebook for two days Giải thích: Lần cuối tơi sử dụng Facebook hai ngày trước A Tôi không sử dụng Facebook hai ngày B Tôi sử dụng Facebook hai ngày C Cuối sử dụng Facebook hai ngày D Sai ngữ pháp (thì khứ đơn dùng ‘khoảng thời gian + ago’) → Chọn đáp án A 18 "What are you going to give the name to this cat?" asked my wife A My wife asked me what I was going to give the name to that cat B My wife asked me what you are going to give the name to this cat C My wife asked me what was I going to give the name to that cat D My wife asked me what you were going to give the name to that cat Giải thích: "Anh định đặt tên cho mèo gì?" vợ tơi hỏi A Vợ tơi hỏi tơi đặt tên cho mèo B Sai ngữ pháp (sửa ‘you are’  ‘I was’; ‘this cat’  ‘that cat’) C Sai ngữ pháp (sửa ‘was I’  ‘I was’) D Sai ngữ pháp (sửa ‘you were’  ‘I was’) → Chọn đáp án A 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 19 A mate B calm C save D brace Giải thích: A mate /meɪt/ (n): bạn đời B calm /kɑːm/ (adj): bình tĩnh C save /seɪv/ (v): tiết kiệm D brace /breɪs/ (n): nẹp Đáp án B có âm “a” phát âm /ɑː/, đáp án lại phát âm /eɪ/ → Chọn đáp án B 20 A therapy B neither C therefore D weather Giải thích: A therapy /ˈθerəpi/ (n): liệu pháp B neither /ˈniːðə(r)/ (pronoun): không C therefore /ˈðeəfɔː(r)/ (adv): D weather /ˈweðə(r)/ (n): thời tiết Đáp án A có âm “th” phát âm /θ/, đáp án lại phát âm /ð/ → Chọn đáp án A 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 21 The substance is very toxic Protective clothing must be worn at all times A Such is the very toxic substance is that protective clothing must be worn at all times B So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times C Not only is the substance very toxic but protective clothing also must be worn at all times D Only when the substance is very toxic must we wear protective clothing at all times Giải thích: Chất độc Quần áo bảo hộ phải mặc lúc A Sai ngữ pháp, đảo ngữ Such: Such be Noun + that + clause B Chất độc hại đến mức phải mặc quần áo bảo hộ lao động lúc C Không chất độc hại mà quần áo bảo hộ lao động phải mặc  Sai nghĩa D Chỉ chất độc phải mặc quần áo bảo hộ lao động  Sai nghĩa → Chọn đáp án B 22 Hoa doesn't come to class today She contracts a serious illness A If Hoa contracted a serious illness, she would come to class today B If Hoa contracted a serious illness, she won't come to class today C In case Hoa didn't contract a serious illness, she wouldn't come to class today D If Hoa didn't contract a serious illness, she would come to class today Giải thích: Hơm Hoa khơng đến lớp Cô bị bệnh nặng A Nếu Hoa bị bệnh nặng, cô không đến lớp hôm  Sai nghĩa B Sai ngữ pháp (Câu điều kiện loại 2: If + S + V2/Ved, S + would/could + Vo) C Nếu Hoa không bị bệnh nặng, cô không đến lớp hôm  Sai nghĩa D Nếu Hoa không bị bệnh nặng, cô đến lớp hôm → Chọn đáp án D 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 23 A quality B solution C compliment D energy Giải thích: A quality /ˈkwɒləti/ (n): chất lượng B solution /səˈluːʃn/ (n): giải pháp C compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ (n): lời khen D energy /ˈenədʒi/ (n): lượng Đáp án B có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ → Chọn đáp án B 24 A polite B secure C complete D angry Giải thích: A polite /pəˈlaɪt/ (adj): lịch B secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/ (adj): an tồn C complete /kəmˈpliːt/ (adj): hồn thành D angry /ˈỉŋɡri/ (adj): tức giận Đáp án D có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai → Chọn đáp án D 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 25 to 31 Stonehenge, one of the oldest mysteries in the world lies in southern England Even the name is ancient The word "henge" comes from Old English used over a thousand years ago The word meant "hanging", so Stonehenge means "hanging stones." However, the hanging stones go back much further than that Most recent research has found that Stonehenge was built in three stages and took at least 1,400 years to build The first stage was started about 5,000 years ago and took 50 years to complete In this first construction, the people who built Stonehenge dug a ditch and some holes Historians believe these holes held long wooden poles They don't know if there was a round building there or if the log poles were connected together more like the stones there today However, they have found some digging tools made from animal bones there which has told them how old this stage is The second stage lasted for approximately the next 500 years In this phase, it seems that some new holes were made and some of the old holes were filled in One of the most interesting things is that the old holes were usually filled with burnt materials, often human ashes! These ashes and other building tools help historians tell the age of the second phase The final phase took the longest time; almost 1,000 years Some of the stones were brought by water, while others came over land These stones are terribly large and would be difficult even for modern machines to move How did the ancient people manage to move them? No one can say for certain, but it seems most likely that they were moved through simple machines and willpower How the stones got into place is only one of the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge Who built the massive monument? Why did they build it? Was it for an ancient religion? Was it a tomb for a great person? Is it the gateway to another world? No one can answer these questions, but there is one thing people agree on whenever they see it Stonehenge is one of the most impressive ancient mysteries anyone has ever seen Giải thích: TẠM DỊCH: Stonehenge, one of the oldest mysteries in Stonehenge, bí ẩn lâu đời the world lies in southern England Even the name giới nằm miền nam nước Anh Ngay tên is ancient The word "henge" comes from Old cổ xưa Từ "henge" xuất phát từ tiếng Anh cổ English used over a thousand years ago The word sử dụng nghìn năm trướC Từ có meant "hanging, so Stonehenge means "hanging nghĩa "treo", Stonehenge có nghĩa "đá treo" stones" However, the hanging stones go back much Tuy nhiên, đá treo có nguồn gốc cịn xa further than that nhiều Most recent research has found that Stonehenge Nghiên cứu gần phát was built in three stages and took at least 1,400 Stonehenge xây dựng ba giai đoạn years to build The first stage was started about 1.400 năm để xây dựng Giai đoạn 5,000 years ago and took 50 years to complete In bắt đầu khoảng 5.000 năm trước 50 this first construction, the people who built năm để hoàn thành Trong lần xây dựng này, Stonehenge dug a ditch and some holes Historians người xây dựng Stonehenge đào believe these holes held long wooden poles They mương số hố Các nhà sử học tin don't know if there was a round building there or if lỗ chứa cọc gỗ dài Họ liệu có the log poles were connected together more like the tịa nhà hình trịn hay liệu cột gỗ stones there today However, they have found some kết nối với giống viên đá ngày digging tools made from animal bones there which Tuy nhiên, họ tìm thấy số công cụ đào has told them how old this stage is làm từ xương động vật cho họ biết giai đoạn có niên đại The second stage lasted for approximately Giai đoạn thứ hai kéo dài khoảng 500 năm tiếp the next 500 years In this phase, it seems that theo Trong giai đoạn này, số lỗ some new holes were made and some of the old tạo số lỗ cũ lấp đầy Một holes were filled in One of the most interesting điều thú vị lỗ cũ thường things is that the old holes were usually filled with lấp đầy vật liệu cháy, thường tro cốt burnt materials, often human ashes! These ashes người! Những đống tro tàn công and other building tools help historians tell the age cụ xây dựng khác giúp nhà sử học xác định niên of the second phase đại giai đoạn thứ hai Giai đoạn cuối nhiều thời gian nhất; The final phase took the longest time; almost 1,000 years Some of the stones were brought by gần 1.000 năm Một số viên đá mang đến từ water, while others came over land These stones biển, viên đá khác đến từ đất liền are terribly large and would be difficult even for Những viên đá có kích thước to khủng khiếp modern machines to move How did the ancient khó di chuyển với cỗ máy đại people manage to move them? No one can say for Làm mà người cổ đại di chuyển chúng? certain, but it seems most likely that they were Không nói chắn, moved through simple machines and willpower chúng di chuyển nhờ dụng cụ đơn giản sức mạnh ý chí How the stones got into place is only one of the Làm viên đá xếp vào vị trí mysteries surrounding Stonehenge Who built the bí ẩn xung quanh Stonehenge Ai massive monument? Why did they build it? Was it xây dựng tượng đài đồ sộ? Tại họ xây dựng nó? for an ancient religion? Was it a tomb for a great Có phải tơn giáo cổ xưa? Đó có phải person? Is it the gateway to another world? No one ngơi mộ cho người vĩ đại? Nó có phải cửa ngõ can answer these questions, but there is one thing đến giới khác? Khơng trả lời people agree on whenever they see it Stonehenge câu hỏi này, có điều người đồng ý bất is one of the most impressive ancient mysteries họ nhìn thấy Stonehenge anyone has ever seen bí ẩn cổ xưa ấn tượng mà thấy