KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: 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 whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.  Question 1: A thin B thought C mother D three Question 2: A silent B punish C picnic D ticket Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.  Question 3: A country B nature C cartoon D language Question 4: A difficult B essential C attractive D successful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.  Question 5: The movie by the producer will be released next month A produces B producing C produced D is producing Question 6: Learning a new language is _ than learning a new skill on the computer A difficult B most difficult C the most difficult D more difficult Question 7: She'll start exercising _ A when she feels better B after she is feeling better C before she will feel better D until she felt better Question 8: Not many people are aware male preference in this company A with B on C about D of Question 9: Michael returned to his hometown last summer, _? A won't he B doesn't he C didn't he D hasn't he Quetion 10: I bought _ new shirt yesterday It was very nice A Ø (no article)  B an  C the  D a  Question 11: Due to lacking _, they couldn’t open a new shop as scheduled A interest rates B funds C shares D expenses Question 12: Mary met her second husband not long after her first marriage _ A broke in B broke down C broke up D broke off Question 13: They agreed _ to Japan with their daughter for their summer holiday A going B to go C go D to going Question 14: She is an old head on young _, and doesn’t know how to interact with her peers A shoulders B toes C hands D knees Question 15: I sent the mail as soon as I _writing A has finished B finished C was finishing D had finished Question 16: The government has _ tough measures to stamp out corruption in the country A made B done C taken D caused Question 17: The new shopping mall _ next month and a grand opening ceremony is being planned A will be opened B opened C will open D opens Question 18: The coronavirus is so _ that all citizens in this city contract it A infection B infected C infectious D infect Question 19: The scandal ruined his _ and he never worked in the stock market again A work B career C job D profession 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 20 Tom and James are talking about older people and young people Tom: “I believe that there’s no end to what younger generations can learn from the old.” James: “ _ They can learn useful life skills from their grandparents.” A You can say that again B I’m afraid you’re wrong C Please don’t say that D It’s alright Question 21 Jack and Peter are talking about their plan for this weekend - Jack: “Why don’t we visit the imperial citadel this weekend?” ; - Peter: “ _.” A To learn more about its history B That’s a great idea C Because it is very old D I couldn’t agree with you more 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 When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A to pay no attention to B be interested in C be related D express interested in Question 23 After having a poor performance in the mid-term test, I decided to put my shoulder to the wheel to achieve better results in the final test A refuse to work hard B pay much attention C keep anxious D work diligently Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.  Question 24 Sadly, many non-disabled people have negative attitudes toward children with cognitive impairments in developing countries A positive B pessimistic C disappointing D helpless Question 25 The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system A seriously B gradually C significantly D doubtfully Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.  Question 26 It’s obligatory for teachers to change their teaching methods A Teachers should change their teaching methods B Teachers may change their teaching methods C Teachers must change their teaching methods D Teachers need to change their teaching methods Question 27 The last time I talked to Rose was three years ago A I didn't talk to Rose three years ago B I have talked to Rose for three years C I haven't talked to Rose for three years D I hadn't talked to Rose for three years Question 28 “Why didn’t you send me the brochure?” Mr William asked the agent A Mr William asked the agent why she didn’t send him the brochure B Mr William asked the agent to send him the brochure C Mr William asked the agent why hadn’t she sent him the brochure D Mr William asked the agent why she had not sent him the brochure 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 29 It will require a collectable effort from the government, providers, and the media to meet our goals A collectible B effort C government D media Question 30 Her last book is published in many languages years ago A last B is C published D years Question 31 ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as providing opportunities for their members A economic growth B their C providing D aims at 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 32 I lost her phone number I couldn’t call her A If I hadn’t lost her phone number, I could have called her B I wish I had her phone number so that I could call her C As long as I had had her phone number, I couldn’t call her D If only I had lost her phone number and I could have called her Question 33: Hoa finished a course on economics at Hanoi University She worked for a company in London at once A Not until Mai finished a course on economics at Hanoi University that she worked for a company in London B No sooner Mai had finished a course on economics at Hanoi University than she worked for a company in London C After had Mai finished a course on economics at Hanoi University, she worked for a London-based company D Hardly had Mai finished a course on economics at Hanoi University when she worked for a London-based company 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 It's the end of the school year and the exam period is approaching Undoubtedly, exams (34) pressure on both students and parents alike (35) _parents would like to see their children succeeding academically, as they believe a good education gives them an added advantage in life They want to see their children settled in a rewarding job and be financially well-off But is that what their children have planned for themselves? Apparently it is not Most students either can't think that far ahead or have no intention of doing so They would rather aim low so as not to be disappointed if they get low marks.However, child psychologists, who have been consulted on the matter, stress that students should aim high, but at the same time have a variety of other options (36) _, students will not have to worry about grades and in the long term they will have better chances of succeeding On the whole, there are many practical and invaluable things (37) _parents can for their children.Apart from being people their children can turn to, parents can plan a reasonable schedule that both they and their children agree on According to psychologists' (38) _, this schedule should include no more than eight hours of studying, three proper meals a day and some exercise Above all, prior to each exam, parents need to reassure their children that everything will be fine whatever the result Question 34: A force B set C put D bring Question 35: A Most B Much C Lot of D Almost Question 36: A As a result B Moreover C However D In contrast Question 37: A whom B who C why D that Question 38: A clues B announcements C instructions D qualities 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 Telecommunicating is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a distant site and transmit the material to their employers A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately million telecommuters Although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular? Clearly, change simply takes time But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to accept the opportunity Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area they never really get away from the office Question 39: With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned? A. An overview of telecommuting B. The advantages of telecommuting C. The failure of telecommuting.        D A definition of telecommuting Question 40: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT A. the lack of interaction with a group B. the work place is in the home C. the opportunities for advancement  D. the different system of supervision Question 41: According to the passage, the number of American workers involving in telecommuting is A More than million B More than predicted in Business Week C Fewer than estimated in USA Today D Fewer than last year Question 42: The word “them” in paragraph refers to A systems B telecommuters C executives D responsibilities Question 43: The word “executives “ in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to A. most people B. telecommuters  C. employees D. managers 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.  The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun Once installed, they provide energy at no they cost and with no pollution Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels A larger project is under way in China The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run (Adapted from "Advanced Reading Power" by Beatrice S Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries) Question 44 Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss? A Successful green building projects all over the world B An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings C New technologies applied to constructing office buildings D Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings Question 45 The word "insulation" in paragraph mostly means _ A devices that monitor changes in temperature B systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays C materials that prevent heat loss and absorption D panels that convert solar energy into electricity Question 46 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph as a merit of green buildings? A Improving living conditions B Proving more economical eventually C Being friendly to the environment D Increasing work productivity Question 47 According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because _ A the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time B there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings C the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then D there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century Question 48 What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany? A Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably B Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs C Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones D Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems Question 49 The word "they" in paragraph refers to _ A green builders B recycled materials C rays of the sun D solar panels Question 50 The phrase "under way" in paragraph mostly means _ A being inspected B being certified C being notified D being launched …………………………… THE END  ... Question 21 Jack and Peter are talking about their plan for this weekend - Jack: “Why don’t we visit the imperial citadel this weekend?” ; - Peter: “ _.” A To learn more about its history B That’s... Hanoi University, she worked for a London-based company D Hardly had Mai finished a course on economics at Hanoi University when she worked for a London-based company Read the following passage... a rewarding job and be financially well-off But is that what their children have planned for themselves? Apparently it is not Most students either can''t think that far ahead or have no intention