SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠOKỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021

THÁI NGUYÊN Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ- Môn: Tiếng Anh

TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
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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. brides B. colleges C. vegetables D. airlines
Question 2: A. reunite B. initiate C. maintain D. expect
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.
Question 3: A. embarrass B. prohibit C. distinguish D. interfere
Question 4: A. competitive B. entertaining C. optimistic D. fundamental
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: If you are stopped by the police and suspected of drunken driving, you will probably be
asked to take some types of test to _______ your blood alcohol level .
A. determine B. calculate C. evaluate D. predict
Question 6: The program director was absent from the meeting yesterday because she _____ a
seminar in another room.
A. is conducting B. would conduct C. had conducted D. was conducting
Question 7: _______, the more comfortable you will feel next time you give a speech to them.
A. The more you become familiar B. You become more and and more familiar
C. The more familiar you become D. The more you become familiarly
Question 8: Kids East Smart is the charitable organization_____ helps support child nutrition programs.
A. where B. which C. this D. it
Question 9: ______of the two restaurants provides facilities for the handicapped.
A. Both B. Neither C. Not either D. None
Question 10: She explained ______ them what to do in an emergency.
A. to B. with C. for D. at
Question 11: You’ve got to tell the students that you _____business - if they don’t do work, they won’t
pass the class.
A. mean B. fix C. keep D. come
Question 12: I waited for her for ages but she didn’t ______.
A. hold up B. take after C. turn up D. get out
Question 13: That dead tree is dangerous. I am having it_______tomorrow.
A. to cut down B. cut down C. cuts down D. cutting down
Question 14: She _______the door unless she knows who it is.
A. opens B. won’t open C. would open D. didn’t open
Question 15: He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't _______.
A. commit B. burden C. distract D. bother
Question 16: Every day Max goes to his mailbox, but it is usually empty. He gets ______.
A. a few mails B. few mails C. a little mail D. little mail
Question 17: If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop _____ by every little thing that
happens.
A. to bother B. bothering C. being bothered D. to be bothered
Question 18: You can hardly expect her to do it for free,______?
A. don’t you B. can’t you C. can you D. you can
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Question 19: There's increasing demand for cars which are more ______on fuel.
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economize
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: Mary is talking to Nick about her dinner.
Mary: “I'm having some friends over for dinner today. Would you like to join us ?"
Nick: “_______”
A. As a matter of fact, I do. B. Can I take a rain check?
C. I can't agree with you more. D. Thanks, but I don't.
Question 21: Charles and Lisa are in the living room.
Charles : “_______”
Lisa: “No, go right ahead.”
A. Clean the floor, Lisa! B. Please extinguish the cigarette now!
C. Do you mind if I smoke? D. Do you know where your sister is at the moment?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Manufacturers spend millions of dollars on advertising to entice people to buy their products.
A. appeal B. enable C. inspire D. persuade
Question 23: He tried to get off the bus while it was still moving and was badly hurt.
A. scratch B. squeeze C. alight from D. blast out
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 24: This was her final professional match, and she wanted to end her career in a blaze of glory.
A. artificial B. competent C. amateur D. proficient
Question 25: He shook my hand firmly and climbed into the taxi.
A. gently B. tightly C. kindly D. rapidly
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 26: Lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease but it's very relatively small when
A B C => ɸ
compared with the others.
C
Question 27: Walking briskly for 30 minutes or run for 15 minutes will burn an appropriately equal
A B => running C
number of calories.
D
Question 28: Most of the news on the front pages of both daily newspapers concern the progress of the
A B => on the front page C
peace conference.
D
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.
Creating the perfect CV
The growth of online job hunting (29)______ the importance of having a good CV. Many
employers now search CV databases for potential (30) ______, and a great CV which highlights your skills
and experience will boost your chances of getting an interview considerably. If you follow a basic
structure, you can present the information in a clear, concise and persuasive way. Your CV should look
clean and tidy with no frills or fancy attachments, with all the information clearly signposted, and should
not exceed two pages. Include your name, address and contact details, (31)_____information about your
nationality, age and hobbies is not essential.
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 Any prospective employer will be interested in your work experience. List the most recent first,
describing your previous jobs in short sentences using straightforward, positive language which highlights
all your key achievements. Similarly, list brief details of your academic and professional (32) ______along
with the grades attained. Include specific skills such as IT packages or languages, and state whether you're
at a basic, intermediate or advanced level. Applicants (33) _____ for their first job since leaving full-time
education are unlikely to have much relevant work experience, so should put information about their
academic record and key skills first.
D.has increased
Question 29: A. had increased B. should increase C. must increase D. has increased
Question 30: A. graduates B. workers C. candidates D. pioneers
Question 31: A. so B. therefore C. thus D. but (?)
Question 32: A. statistics B. reports C. documents D. qualifications
Question 33: A. look B. looking C. are looking D. have looked
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.
Identity theft
If you use the internet (and these days who doesn’t), you should be aware of the risks you face and
how to prevent being a victim of identity theft.
There are people out there who are scanning the internet to find names, addresses and credit card
numbers that they can use to take something that isn’t rightfully theirs. There are a few tips that can help
make you a safer internet shopper.
Only use your credit card with a trusted website: this means that you should normally stick to
reputable companies whose names you recognize, and who have also been doing business for some time.
If you don’t recognize the company name, there are various lists and verifications provided by independent
organizations involved in keeping internet shoppers secure. Check these out if you’re not sure before
providing your credit card information.
Make sure the website uses appropriate encryption technology: even if the web company itself isn’t
trying to rip you off, there are people out there who are watching who can still do harm if they intercept
your card number. If the connection you are using is not secure, think twice before shopping!
Check your credit card statements each month: even small irregularities will sometimes mean that
something is wrong. Thieves will sometimes use your card to make a small purchase to see if you will
report this to your credit card company. If you don’t, they will then make a much larger purchase.
Question 34: Why should you use only websites with up to date encryption technology?
A. Because other sites might try to rip you off.
B. Because Big Brother is watching you.
C. Because criminals might be able to decode communication sent to other sites.
D. Because checks are the only acceptable form of payment.
Question 35: What is NOT given as an example of a website that may make it unsafe to make a purchase
from?
A. One which does not have verification from an independent organization.
B. One which doesn’t accept credit cards.
C. One which doesn’t use proper encryption.
D. One whose company name you do not recognize.
Question 36: Why does this article suggest you check your monthly credit card statement carefully?
A. Because thieves may make a small purchase as a test.
B. To prevent overspending.
C. To make sure your kids aren’t using your card behind your back.
D. To verify the number is correct.
Question 37: Why are criminals scanning the internet, according to this article?
A. To steal companies’ products. B. To overcharge your credit card.
C. To get address and other personal information. D. To steal your computer files.

Question 38: The word “reputable” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_____.

A. innovative B. accomplished C. qualified D. prestigious
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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.
A change of lifestyle
An allergy made Clare Hall give up her job training racehorses, but she has now created a new career for
herself as a best-selling author. Jane Henman interviews her.

In the large field which would normally contain horses, there are three big dogs running wildly
around. As I talk to Clare Hall and her husband, Daniel, he says, “I'm not allowing Clare to have anything
larger than those dogs.” It's said with a smile, but persuading one of Britain's most successful race horse
trainers to give up her work can't have been easy. Clare explains her situation: “I'd been ill for some time,
and then I discovered that I had actually developed an allergy to horses. Giving up training horses after so
long was a horrible decision to take. But it wasn't as if I needed the money any more. And at least it
allowed me to try writing on a full-time basis - I'd been scribbling away in my free time for years!”
Clare's career as a trainer is legendary. She was not afraid of upsetting people and had a reputation for
being outspoken. “I have endless patience with horses they respond to kindness and are prepared to work
just as hard as you are - but I've no time for people who are in horse-racing purely for financial gain. The
old, established trainers were helpful, but some of the rich newcomers were really spiteful and resented my
success. I had my battles. But when everyone knew I was leaving, I was quite taken aback by the number
of people who said, “Clare - you can't go!"
Since giving up racehorse training, Clare has made a new career as a novelist. She writes laboriously in
longhand at the dining-room table. “Writing is a challenge but also very isolating,” Clare says. “When I
started, I had all the feelings I used to get before an important race fear, apprehension, but that all
disappears when you win or you're published!”
Clare's son Tim has now taken over her training business, keeping eighty of her horses. Despite the fact
that Tim's only been doing this for two years, Clare announces proudly that he's already had several
winners. “But racehorse owners have high expectations. Keeping them happy is not an easy task,” she says.
“It is something you really have to work at and I just hope he can cope.” She sometimes visits Tim's
stables not just to see the horses, but to see her granddaughter, who is also crazy about horses. “Tim and his
family come over here every Sunday and we talk about everything except horses, as I feel he needs a break
from that,” she says.
Clare says she is trying to put her life in horse-racing behind her, but in the next breath, she's talking
about a young horse at Tim's stables. There are compensations in her new lifestyle, however, such as more
time to relax. “My books are selling and I'm having golf lessons three times a week,” she says, smiling. We
do need to sort things out better, though, so we have time to take holidays, and enjoy our hard-earned
money!” However, as hard as she tries, there is obviously a huge gap in Clare's life that has yet to be filled.
Question 39: What do we learn about Clare in the first paragraph?
А She is still worried about her financial security.
B. She likes to follow her husband's advice.
C. She was relieved to begin a less stressful job.
D. She accepted that a change of career would be beneficial.
Question 40: How did Clare feel at the end of her career as a trainer?
A. upset by some people's personal criticism. B. surprised at her colleagues' reactions.
C. relieved that the hard work was over. D. proud of her contribution to horse-racing.
Question 41: According to Clare, horse training resembles writing in terms of ______.
A. the amount of effort required. B. the experience needed to succeed.
C. the loneliness of the activity. D. the extremes of emotion involved.
Question 42: What is Clare's attitude to her son?
A. She considers that he is too competitive.
B. She worries that he is under too much pressure.
C. She believes that she should have more contact with him.
D. She thinks he should spend more time with his daughter.
Question 43: What does 'It' in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. dealing with the owners. B. running a racing stable.
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 C. being successful in races. D. earning money in horse-racing.
Question 44: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Clare’s granddaughter isn’t fond of horses.
B. Clare is learning how to play golf.
C. Clare’s son Tim has taken over her training business.
D. Clare gave up her training horses because she was allergic to horses.
Question 45: In the final paragraph, the writer suggests that Clare______.
A. plans to return to the horse-racing business. B. is exaggerating the size of her income.
C. misses her involvement with horses. D. is concentrating too much on her hobbies.
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 46: If it hadn’t been for the goalkeeper, Chelsea would have lost.
A. Chelsea didn’t lose the game thanks to their goalkeeper.
B. Chelsea lost the match because of their goalkeeper.
C. Without their goalkeeper, Chelsea could have lost.
D. If their goalkeeper didn’t play so well, Chelsea would have lost.
Question 47: It is said that swimming is good exercise for our back.
A. Swimming is said to have been good exercise for our back.
B. Swimming is said to be good exercise for our back.
C. Someone says that swimming is good exercise for our back.
D. People said that swimming is good exercise for our back.
Question 48: They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.
A. It was not until they had finished eating that they get round to business.
B. Only after had they finished eating they got round to business.
C. They had no sooner finished eating than they got round to business.
D. Only after they had finished eating did they get round to business.
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 49: Sheila Brown is giving a concert at Webley Hall. I have long admired her.
A. I have long admired Sheila Brown who is giving a concert at Webley Hall.
B. Sheila Brown, whom I have long admired, is giving a concert at Webley Hall.
C. Sheila Brown is giving a concert at Webley Hall, whom I have long admired.
D. At Webley Hall, Sheila Brown whom I have long admired is giving a concert.
Question 50: Shakespeare died in 1616. He had written more than 37 plays before then.
A. By the time Shakespeare died in 1616, he had written more than 37 plays then.
B. After Shakespeare had written more than 37 plays, he died in 1616 then.
C. By the time Shakespeare died in 1616, he had written more than 37 plays.
D. As soon as Shakespeare wrote more than 37 plays, he died in 1616.

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