SỞ GD & ĐT HÀ NỘI ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPTQG LẦN 1

TRƯỜNG THPT KIM LIÊN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020

Mã đề 003 MÔN:
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; không kể thời gian phát đề

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.
Ranked as the number one beverage consumed worldwide, tea takes the lead over coffee in both popularity
and production with more than 5 million metric tons of tea produced annually. Although much of this tea
is consumed in Asian, European, and African countries, the United States drinks its fair share. According
to estimates by the Tea Council of the United States, tea is enjoyed by no less than half of the U.S.
population on any given day. Black tea or green tea – iced, spiced, or instant – tea drinking has spurred a
billion-dollar business with major tea producers in Africa and South America and throughout Asia.
Tea is made from the leaves of an evergreen plant, Camellia saneness, which grows tall and lush in tropical
regions. On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new buds called
flush appear, they are plucked off by hand. Even in today's world of modern agricultural machinery, hand
harvesting continues to be the preferred method. Ideally, only the top two leaves and a bud should be picked.
This new growth produces the highest quality tea.
After being harvested, tea leaves are laid out on long drying racks, called withering racks, for 18 to 20
hours. During this process, the tea softens and becomes limp. Next, depending on the type of tea being
produced, the leaves may be crushed or chopped to release flavor, and then fermented under controlled
conditions of heat and humidity. For green tea, the whole leaves are often steamed to retain their green
color, and the fermentation process is skipped. Producing black teas requires fermentation during which
the tea leaves begin to darken. After fermentation, black tea is dried in vats to produce its rich brown or
black color.
No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend has it that tea as a beverage was discovered in
2737 B.C. by Emperor Shen Nung of China when leaves from a Camellia dropped into his drinking water
as it was boiling over a fire. As the story goes, Emperor Shen Nung drank the resulting liquid and
proclaimed the drink to be most nourishing and refreshing. Though this account cannot be documented, it
is thought that tea drinking probably originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia, then to Europe,
and ultimately to America colonies around 1650.
With about half the caffeine content as coffee, tea is often chosen by those who want to reduce, but not
necessarily eliminate their caffeine intake. Some people find that tea is less acidic than coffee and therefore
easier on the stomach. Others have become interested in tea drinking since the National Cancer Institute
published its findings on the antioxidant properties of tea. But whether tea is enjoyed for its perceived health

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benefits, its flavor, or as a social drink, teacups continue to be filled daily with the world's most popular
beverage.
Câu 1 (TH): Based on the passage, what is implied about tea harvesting?
A. It is totally done with the assistance of modern agricultural machinery.
B. It is no longer done in China.
C. The method has remained nearly the same for a long time.
D. The method involves trimming the uppermost branches of the plant.
Câu 2 (NB): What does the word "they" in paragraph 2 of the passage refer to ________?
A. tea pickers B. tropical regions C. evergreen plants D. new buds
Câu 3 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about the tea production process?
A. Black tea develops its dark color during fermentation and final drying.
B. Black tea goes through two drying phases during production.
C. Green tea is often steamed to keep its color.
D. Green tea requires a long fermentation process.
Câu 4 (TH): The word "documented" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by which of the following
word?
A. ignored B. proved C. stored D. kept
Câu 5 (TH): According to the passage, what is true about the origin of tea drinking?
A. It is unknown when tea first became popular.
B. It may begin some time around 1650.
C. It began during the Shen Nung dynasty.
D. It was originally produced from Camellia plants in Europe.
Câu 6 (TH): The word "eliminate" in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by which of the following word?
A. decrease B. increase C. reduce D. remove
Câu 7 (TH): According to the passage, which may be the reason why someone would choose to drink tea
instead of coffee?
A. Because it's easier to digest than coffee
B. Because it has a higher nutritional content than coffee
C. Because it helps prevent cancer
D. Because it has more caffeine than coffee
Câu 8 (TH): What best describes the topic of this passage?
A. Tea consumption and production B. The two most popular types of tea
C. The benefits of tea consumption worldwide D. How tea is produced and brewed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

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Câu 9 (TH): Since 2011, the four main streets of Agueda, including Rua Luis de Camoes, ________ into
colorful, umbrella-shaded paradises.
A. transformed B. have transformed
C. have been transformed D. have been transforming
Câu 10 (VD): Rape and sexual violence against women have been in focus in India since the December
2012 gang-rape and murder of a young woman on a bus in the capital, Delhi. But there has been no sign
that crimes against women are ________.
A. relieving B. abating C. increasing D. arising
Câu 11 (TH): New York City is blessed with some of the most _________ arresting street in the world.
A. architecturally B. architecture C. architectural D. architecture
Câu 12 (VD): Just 15 months ago, the leaders of North and South ________ on Mt Paektu, optimistic that
they would be able to come to some kind of an agreement to finally end the Korean War.
A. held hand B. held hands C. shake hand D. join hands
Câu 13 (VD): Facebook has faced a series of controversies during the past few years, including questions
about the role it plays in elections, with the spread of _______ news and disinformation.
A. fake B. false C. prosthetic D. counterfeit
Câu 14 (TH): South African Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, is planning a massive
concert to raise funds for university students, many _______ struggle to pay their tuition fees.
A. of them B. of they C. of that D. of whom
Câu 15 (TH): ________ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. Not until had B. No longer had C. No sooner had D. Hardly had
Câu 16 (VDC): When Mr. Spendthrift ran out of money, he ________ his mother for help.
A. fell in with B. fell back on C. fell behind D. fell upon
Câu 17 (VDC): She walked past us with her ________ in the air.
A. nose B. ears C. eyes D. hair
Câu 18 (TH): The move to a universal points-based pension system would remove the most _______
pensions for a number of jobs ranging from sailors to lawyers and even opera workers.
A. advantage B. advantages C. advantaged D. advantageous
Câu 19 (VD): patient has been ________ with the rare viral infection monkeypox in the south west of
England.
A. agreed B. diagnosed C. familiar D. flocked
Câu 20 (TH): I was angry when you saw me because I ________ with my sister.
A. have been arguing B. had been arguing C. argued D. would argue
Câu 21 (TH): We bought some _________.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses

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 C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
Câu 22 (NB): Last night there was _________ bird singing outside my house.
A. a B. x C. an D. the
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.
Câu 23 (NB): A. agricultural B. attire C. advent D. habitat
Câu 24 (NB): A. chapel B. label C. vessel D. parallel
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.
Câu 25 (TH): Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.
A. enthusiasm B. difference C. moved D. like-mindedness
Câu 26 (VD): Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed
by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.
A. inadequacy B. abundance C. sufficiency D. strength
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.
Câu 27 (VD): Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of
several deadly diseases.
A. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
Câu 28 (VD): No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the
experts.
C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts
could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 29 (NB): A. long-lasting B. organic C. overload D. unite
Câu 30 (TH): A. unemployment B. baccalaureate C. politics D. perseverance

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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.
Câu 31 (TH): As regards sport and leisure activities, our two countries appear to have little in common.
A. As regards B. sport C. appear D. in common
Câu 32 (VD): John climbed up into the tree and picked all the fruit out reach.
A. climbed up B. into C. the fruit D. out
Câu 33 (TH): Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.
A. rarely B. or C. since D. was
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Câu 34 (TH): John: "You’re already leaving? The ball is only starting.”
Peter: "But it’s very late, so __________."
A. take care B. it’s great fun, thanks
C. have a good day D. goodbye for now
Câu 35 (NB): Daisy is talking to Mary about the house.
Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” –
Mary: “____________________”
A. Of course not, it’s not costly. B. No problem.
C. I think so. D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
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.
Câu 36 (VD): Had he known more about the information technology, he would have invested in some
computer companies.
A. Not knowing about the information technology help him invest in some computer company.
B. He didn’t know much about the information technology and he didn’t invest in any computer
companies.
C. Knowing about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies.
D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the information
technology.
Câu 37 (VDC): "Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer," said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Câu 38 (VD): You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. You should persuade him to change his mind.

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 B. You didn’t persuade him to because of his mind.
C. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.
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.
In “Cerealizing America”, Scott Bruce and Bill Crawford remark that the cereal industry uses 816 million
pounds of sugar per year. Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year. If (39)
________ end to end, the empty cereal boxes from one year’s consumption would (40) ________ to the
moon and back. One point three (1.3) million advertisements for cereal are broadcast on American
television every year at a(n) (41) ________ of $762 million for airtime. Only automobile manufacturers
spend more money on television advertising than the makers of breakfast cereal.
(42) ________ of the boxed cereals found in supermarkets contain large amounts of sugar and some contain
more than 50% sugar. Cereal manufacturers are very clever in their marketing, making many cereals appear
much healthier than they really are by “fortifying” them with vitamins and minerals. Oh, (43) _______ -
you now have vitamin-fortified sugar!
Before you eat any cereal, read the ingredient list and see how high sugar appears on the ingredient list.
Then check the “Nutrition facts” panel.
(From “Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat” by Tom Ventulo)
Câu 39 (VD): A. laying B. lay C. laid D. to lay
Câu 40 (VD): A. prolong B. stretch C. contact D. reach
Câu 41 (VD): A. cost B. C. D. up B. charge C. average D. up
Câu 42 (TH): A. Mostly B. Furthermost C. Most D. Almost
Câu 43 (TH): A. beautiful B. gorgeous C. lovely D. charming
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.
Câu 44 (TH): An air pollution is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely.
A. considerably B. quickly C. admittedly D. negatively
Câu 45 (VD): In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social
position.
A. with ambition B. with money C. with skill D. with equipment
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Only a fool pays big money for the real thing when you can get stuff on the street for a fraction of the price.
No one's going to know the difference and besides, it doesn't do anyone any harm. does it?

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Sadly, it's not quite that simple. Counterfeit goods are a serious problem for the big brand name
manufacturers. "Although none of the big companies would admit how much they are losing, it clearly runs
into millions of pound every year, " says John Anderson, executive secretary of the Anti-Counterfeiting
Group, a body that represents around 200 major brands in the UK.
“You can buy a bag of fake Lacoste crocodiles in a market in some foreign country and just sew them on
to a bunch of cheap T-shirts.” Anderson says, “The products are often very poor quality, and you have no
right to return those kinds of goods to the shop afterwards if they run to the wash or something”
Although few people are likely to feel sorry for brand name manufacturers, the problem goes deeper than
that. “A fake T-shirt is not going to kill you, but you could die if the profits from that shirt go into making
fake pharmaceuticals. We have evidence that there is money – laundering going on and a lot of the profits
often go back into drug-dealing” says Anderson.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Group is convinced that most fake products are directly linked to organized crime
and terrorism and there is strong anecdotal evidence to support this claim.
Trading of goods often works like this. The counterfeit traders operate from small portable crates, mostly
selling fake perfumes and T-shirts. Three or four of them work a patch and the cash is held by a money
man who watches over his team.
The money man hands out cash to his stooges, often women, who gather round traders pretending to
feverishly buy the fake goods. The stooge’s job is to whip up interest from the public
Each time the trader runs out of goods he gets more from a van parked out of sight nearby. At the first sign
of trouble, the traders whip away their crates and disappear. Policing the counterfeit is not easy.
So while the cunning counterfeiters continue to escape the law, black-market shoppers will still be able to
look like a million dollars on the cheap. But at what cost to the rest of us?
Câu 46 (TH): The article claims that buy counterfeit goods ________.
A. does little harm B. only harms big companies
C. particularly harms women D. potentially harms everyone
Câu 47 (TH): According to Mr. Anderson big companies _________.
A. deny they are losing money because of counterfeit goods
B. are setting up anti-counterfeit organization
C. buy their labels in foreign countries
D. are losing a lot of money because of counterfeit goods
Câu 48 (TH): The article suggests that ________.
A. we should feel sorry for the big companies
B. counterfeit goods help us look smart
C. counterfeit goods are linked to other crimes
D. counterfeit goods are made in foreign countries

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Câu 49 (TH): According to the article, counterfeit goods ________.
A. are often sold from crates B. are good value for money
C. are usually T-shirts D. are mainly bought by women
Câu 50 (TH): According to the article, counterfeit trading is dependent on ________.
A. good teamwork B. interest from the public
C. quick reactions D. women’s interest in shopping

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