ĐỀ SỐ 3 ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Năm học: 2020-2021
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 word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. dispose B. soot C. lifestyle D. conserve
Question 2. A. expand B. centralise C. densely D. energy
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. initiative B. necessary C. discriminate D. authority
Question 4. A. preservation B. sustainable C. environment D. facility
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. I _________ a new alarm clock the other day when I actually __________ somebody
shoplifting.
A. have bought - saw B. was buying - saw C. will buy - see D. had bought - was seeing
Question 6. We admitted her _________ to the cause of humanity.
A. achievement B. dedication C. awareness D. concentration
Question 7. Whoever ___________ up with the new idea will win the prize.
A. came B. caught C. kept D. put
Question 8. In less developed countries, _______ slums form both on the edges and within the largest
cities.
A. heavily populous B. densely populated C. thinly populated D. most populous
Question 9. The more carefully humans mind their daily activities, _____________ on the environment.
A. the less harmful impact have they B. the less harmful impact they have
C. the less impact harmful they have D. the less harmful they have impact
Question 10. Students are made _____________ with the rules of the school.
A. complying B. complied C. to comply D. comply
Question 11. By the end of this year, the Wildlife Conservation Network _____________ $50 thousand
dollars.
A. will raise B. will be raised C. will be raising D. will have raised
Question 12. Please cut my hair _____________ the style in this magazine.
A. the same length like B. the same length as
C. the same long like D. the same long as

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Question 13. He is credited for helping numerous endangered species recover _____________ certain
extinction.
A. from B. off C. out of D. away from
Question 14. Although she was experienced, she was not ____________.
A. mistaken B. flawed C. erroneous D. infallible
Question 15. I’d rather not ____________ about it in such an unfavorable circumstance.
A. talked B. talking C. talk D. to talk
Question 16. The government is trying not to ____________ the money they are spending on vocational
training.
A. drop out of B. drop in on C. get on with D. cut down on
Question 17. I’m the only person here who went to state school, _____________?
A. am I? B. aren’t I C. do I D. didn’t I?
Question 18. The sky was grey and cloudy. _____________, we went to the beach.
A. However B. In spite of C. Even though D. Consequently
Question 19. The teacher _____________ her to improve her listening skills.
A. persisted B. insisted C. encouraged D. made
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 20. All techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications
that put patients in jeopardy because of their serious side effect.
A. at risk B. in reality C. under control D. under pressure
Question 21. Finally, Linda decided to quit her job as she couldn’t stand doing the same things days in
days out. It’s so monotonous!
A. easy B. low-paid C. tedious D. secure
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. Although many of his policies are still considered controversial, they helped Singapore to
overcome many obstacles and become one of the most admired international business and financial
centres around the world.
A. advantages B. benefits C. disadvantages D. difficulties
Question 23. Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines.
A. dangerous B. risky C. safe D. perilous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 24. Tim: “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.” -
Henry: “__________________.”

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 A. You will be tired. B. Don’t do that.
C. Stay calm. Everything will be alright. D. No, thanks.
Question 25. Hoa: “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” - Mom: “____________”
A. Well done! B. Thank you! C. Never mind! D. Let’s go!
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 26 to 30.
Nowadays, everybody knows Apples and almost everybody knows that the company was founded by
Steve Jobs, an American inventor and entrepreneur. He is (26) _______ recognized as a pioneer in the
field of microcomputer revolution. He helped design the first Macintosh computer, (27) _______ a small
computer graphics company into Pixar, the company behind Toy Story and The Monster Inc.
His countercultural lifestyle and philosophy was a product of the time and place of his (28) ________.
Jobs was adopted and raised in San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s. In 1972, Jobs attended Reed
College from which he dropped out in next to no time. Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 in order to sell
Apple I personal computer. At that moment, he might hardly imagine that only a year later the company
tasted impressive victory with Apple II, one of the first highly successful (29) _______ personal
computers. Unfortunately, in 1985, following a long power struggle, Jobs was forced out of Apple. After
leaving Apple, Jobs took a few of its members with him to found NeXT, a computer development
company which was then bought by Apple. The purchase (30) _______ Jobs to become the company’s
CEO once again.
Question 26. A. widely B. hardly C. legally D. nationally
Question 27. A. translated B. transferred C. transformed D. transited
Question 28. A. increase B. upbringing C. rising D. grow
Question 29. A. massly-produced B. mass-produced
C. massive-produced D. mass-producing
Question 30. A. made B. did C. allowed D. let
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 31 to 35.
Super skyscrapers, underwater cities, 3D-printed homes, and holidays in space will all be a reality in
100 years’ time, according to the SmartThings Future Living Report. The report presented findings from a
survey conducted by Samsung’s SmartThings company with a group of experts on space, architecture,
and urban planners. Several futurologists and adults of different occupations also took part in the survey.
The experts suggest that in a century’s time humans will be able to live in ‘Earth-scrapers’, which
will go up to 25 storeys underground. They also believe that ‘bubble cities’ will be created underwater
making the depths habitable for humans. They say the way we live, work and play will be totally
different to how we do these things today. The authors of the report say that 25 years ago, people could
not imagine how the Internet and smartphones would change our lives. They have revolutionised the way

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we communicate, learn and do daily things. So, it is understandable that the changes in the next century
would be even more unbelievable.
Researchers also questioned 2,000 adults about the predictions they thought were most likely to
happen in the future. Respondents predict that in the future, few people will go to an office but will work
from home and have virtual work meetings instead. People will have advanced 3D printers that will let us
download a design for furniture or a food recipe and then ‘print’ the sofa, table or pizza at home. There
will also be less need for visits to the doctor. We will all have a home health capsule which will tell us
what the problem is and give us treatment. We will also go into space for holidays and to get resources
that we have used up on Earth. A prediction that was missing was about the popularity of English –
whether people would still need to study English or not.
Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The development of Smart Things B. A survey with students
C. The future of English learning D. Life in the next century
Question 32. The word “Earth-scrapers” in paragraph 2 means ________.
A. earthen buildings B. super sky cities
C. underground buildings D. cities in the water
Question 33. The word “habitable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. eligible B. enjoyable C. livable D. responsible
Question 34. All of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT that ________.
A. people will be able to live in ‘Earth-scrapers’, which will go up to 25 storeys underground
B. ‘bubble cities’ will be created underwater making the depths habitable for humans
C. people will all use a global social networking and be able to contact anywhere
D. the way we live, work and play will be totally different to how we do these things today
Question 35. According to the paragraph, what is TRUE about future life?
A. No one will work from home and have virtual work meetings.
B. People will be able to teleshop at home thanks to an advanced 3D printers.
C. Earth citizens will all have a home health capsule which will be capable of giving treatment to any
disease.
D. English will become more popular as it will be the only means of communication.
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 36 to 42.
Carnegie Hall, which is a famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration.
While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building’s history. As a result of this
new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound that it had when it was first built.
Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the
late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts

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hall where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, the concert hall suffered from
several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer people could
afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. As a result,
a coffee shop was opened in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra
cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall
when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights
and air vents. The hole was later covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded
the same afterwards.
In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate
developers unveiled plans to demolish Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site.
This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to
buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the
current restoration, builders tested each new material for its sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in
the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed
the coffee shop. Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked
more promising.
Question 36. What is this passage mainly about?
A. Changes to Carnegie Hall
B. The appearance of Carnegie Hall
C. Carnegie Hall’s history during the Great Depression
D. Damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall
Question 37. In the second paragraph, what is the meaning of the word “detrimental”?
A. Dangerous B. Significant C. Extreme D. Harmful
Question 38. What major change happened to the hall in 1946?
A. The acoustic dome was damaged.
B. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses.
C. The walls were damaged in an earthquake.
D. The stage was renovated.
Question 39. Who was Andrew Carnegie?
A. A violinist B. An architect
C. A steel mill owner D. The mayor of New York City
Question 40. What was Isaac Stern’s relationship to Carnegie Hall?
A. He made the movie “Carnegie Hall” in 1946.
B. He performed on opening night in 1891.
C. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960.
D. He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression.

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Question 41. What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation?
A. Restoring the outer wall. B. Expanding the lobby.
C. Restoring the plaster trim. D. Repairing the ceiling.
Question 42. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “unveiled” in the last paragraph?
A. Announced B. Restricted C. Overshadowed D. Located
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 43. The world’s first (A) electronic computer was (B) building by the (C) university of
Pennsyvania in (D) 1946.
Question 44. In this throw-away society, (A) instead of having an old (B) electronics device (C) fixed,
people (D) tend to toss it away and buy a new one.
Question 45. Before the invention of e-mail and the Internet in 1972, (A) it took people (B) at least one
day to (C) cause hand-written letters sent to the (D) recipients’ homes.
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. Unless you come on time, we will go without you.
A. Come on time or we will go without you.
B. Come on time, so we will go without you.
C. Because of your punctuality, we will go without you.
D. Without your coming on time, we will go.
Question 47. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door.
D. I couldn’t open the door even though trying very hard.
Question 48. “You shouldn’t have told the truth, Kelly!” said Tom.
A. Tom suspected that Kelly had told the truth.
B. Tom criticized Kelly for having told the truth.
C. Tom accused Kelly of having told the truth.
D. Tom blamed Kelly for having told the truth.
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. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles. They can drive with almost no human
intervention.
A. Although many industries today use many automated vehicles, they can drive without human
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 B. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles which can drive with almost no human
intervention.
C. With almost no human intervention, many industries today can run highly automated vehicles.
D. When vehicles are highly automated in many industries, humans do not have to intervene in their
operation.
Question 50. Many elephants are poached. Their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
A. As many elephants are poached, their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
B. Unless many elephants are poached, their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
C. Many elephants are poached because their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
D. Many elephants are poached, so their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.

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