SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023

CỤM TRƯỜNG YP1, TD1, QV1, NĐĐ, Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
YP2, HL, LTT, NVC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 05 trang)

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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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. cell B. claw C. cook D. cure
Question 2: A. fold B. store C. hole D. phone
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. machine B. council C. message D. kitchen
Question 4: A. confident B. ambitious C. sociable D. positive
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: A job with a good work-life balance is ______ than a job with long hours.
A. attractive B. more attractive C. the most attractive D. most attractive
Question 6: The museum ______ a collection of priceless artifacts is a must-see for history buffs.
A. housed B. is housed C. is housing D. housing
Question 7: University students will know what it’s like to work in their field ______.
A. until they started their internship B. when they start their internship
C. after they had started their internship D. as soon as they started their internship
Question 8: She was eager ______ her performance on stage in front of a live audience.
A. with B. of C. for D. about
Question 9: Phong will fly to Cambodia to watch the 32 SEA Games, ______?
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A. doesn’t he B. didn’t he C. isn’t he D. won’t he

Question 10: He always makes sure to have ______ breakfast with his family before leaving for work.
A. Ø (no article) B. a C. the D. an
Question 11: The website’s chatbot is available to answer any questions ______ have about endangered
species.
A. tourists B. visitors C. explorers D. spectators
Question 12: When my coworker came back from a leave of absence, we all ______ her recovery.
A. got over B. asked after C. looked after D. checked in
Question 13: Lisa recalls ______ a slideshow of old photos from her school days at the reunion.
A. to watch B. watch C. watching D. to watching
Question 14: My mother and I are cut from the same ______, both having a strong sense of style and
creativity when it comes to fashion.
A. page B. cloth C. shirt D. pant
Question 15: He was chatting with the locals when he ______ about a secret spot to watch the sunset.
A. is learning B. learned C. was learning D. has learned
Question 16: Governments should take ______ action to eliminate gender discrimination.
A. make B. do C. give D. take
Question 17: The volunteer recognition awards ______ at the annual ceremony next year.
A. will present B. present C. are presenting D. will be presented
Question 18: The librarian was lovely and ______, assisting us with finding some books we were
interested in.
A. helpful B. help C. helpfully D. helpfulness
Question 19: Some schools ______ to the philosophy that students should be encouraged to learn at their
own pace.
A. enlist B. register C. subscribe D. advocate

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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.
Question 20: Mindy and Laura are discussing their plan for the weekend.
- Mindy: “How about attending the workshop on time management?”
- Laura: “______”
A. Don’t mention it. B. Never mind. C. Good idea! D. Thanks so much!
Question 21: Minh and Linda, two teachers, are talking about televised lessons.
- Minh: “I think televised lessons are very useful.”
- Linda: “______. They allow students to revise what they have learned in class.”
A. That’s for sure B. I don’t agree with you
C. You should think of it again D. You’re completely wrong
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Workers in high-risk jobs such as construction are more likely to sustain injury on the job.
A. maintain B. prevent C. suffer D. escape
Question 23: The restaurant’s delectable seafood chowder was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter
day.
A. delicious B. admirable C. dependable D. terrible
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: Failing to address climate change can exacerbate the negative impacts on our planet and
future generations.
A. worsen B. reduce C. erode D. achieve
Question 25: Winning the award for best documentary was a shot in the arm for the filmmaker’s future
projects.
A. an encouraging stimulus B. a significant setback
C. a tremendous boost D. a phenomenal success
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 necessary for schools to implement policies to prevent bullying.
A. Schools would implement policies to prevent bullying.
B. Schools mustn’t implement policies to prevent bullying.
C. Schools should implement policies to prevent bullying.
D. Schools needn’t implement policies to prevent bullying.
Question 27: Huong last received a phone call from her pen friend two years ago.
A. Huong has received a phone call from her pen friend for two years.
B. Huong hasn’t received a phone call from her pen friend for two years.
C. Huong has had two years to receive a phone call from her pen friend.
D. Huong didn’t receive a phone call from her pen friend two years ago.
Question 28: “My grandmother gave me a pearl necklace on my birthday,” Jess said.
A. Jess said that my grandmother gave me a pearl necklace on my birthday.
B. Jess said that her grandmother gave her a pearl necklace on her birthday.
C. Jess said that her grandmother had given her a pearl necklace on her birthday.
D. Jess said that my grandmother had given me a pearl necklace on my birthday.
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: With his extensive knowledge and experience, the seasoned professional was in an envious
A B C
situation of being sought after for his expertise.
D
Question 30: The artwork mesmerised the viewers with their bold colours and striking composition.
A B C D
Question 31: The trip we take last summer was an unforgettable adventure that we will always cherish.
A B C D
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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: Tom really wanted to go scuba diving. He didn’t have his own gear.
A. Tom wished he had his own gear so that he could go scuba diving.
B. If Tom had had his own gear, he could have gone scuba diving.
C. Provided that Tom has his own gear, he can go scuba diving.
D. Unless Tom had had his own gear, he couldn’t go scuba diving.
Question 33: He never overlooks the significance of reading exam instructions carefully. He knows it
helps avoid careless mistakes.
A. Under no circumstances did he overlook the significance of reading exam instructions carefully as he
knows it helps avoid careless mistakes.
B. Not for a moment does he overlook the significance of reading exam instructions carefully since he
knows it helps avoid careless mistakes.
C. By no means does he overlook the significance of reading exam instructions carefully although he
knows it helps avoid careless mistakes.
D. No sooner does he overlook the significance of reading exam instructions carefully than he knows it
helps avoid careless mistakes.
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 34 to 38.
Tourism is one of the world’s major industries and the main source of income in (34) ______ countries.
Unfortunately, this development has come at a (35) ______. Increasing numbers of people are flying to far-
off destinations, which not only poses a threat to local ecosystems, but results in huge amounts of carbon
emissions that contribute to global warming.
The majority of tourists are either unaware of or not concerned about such issues. (36) ______, there are
those who prefer to travel with a clear conscience. A growing number of tourists are shifting to “low and
slow”- traveling on land at a far more gentle pace by choosing carbon-neutral activities, such as walking,
cycling or coach travel. Others are using carbon-offset schemes, (37) ______ a person calculates the CO2
the trip produces and donates money to sustainable initiatives and clean technologies to offset the
emissions so that local communities directly (38) ______ from the donations. In this way, a responsible
traveler can try to ensure their flight is carbon-neutral.
(Adapted from Revised Mastermind Grammar & Lexis)
Question 34: A. every B. each C. another D. many
Question 35: A. fee B. price C. fine D. fare
Question 36: A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Furthermore
Question 37: A. which B. that C. who D. where
Question 38: A. retain B. expand C. benefit D. provide
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 39 to 43.
It was once regarded as an art. It was taught and people would be complimented on it. Back then it was
called penmanship, but it is now better known as handwriting. In addition to the change in name, there has
been a significant decrease in its quality. The once high standard of handwriting has become so poor that a
growing number of pupils’ exams papers are becoming impossible to read. On account of this increase,
teachers are now calling for an even greater use of word processors for examination candidates.
Apart from poor handwriting, there is another problem exam candidates encounter. For some pupils,
writing quickly to finish their exam papers is like pulling teeth. Consequently, pupils who are unable to
write ten words a minute can use a scribe, someone who writes exactly what the pupil says. A similar
increase to the one seen in the use of word processors has been observed with scribes.
While word processors and scribes have made the examiner’s job easier, there has been opposition to
their use. Critics claim that instead of allowing pupils to do away with doing their own writing, they should
be taught to write properly through greater emphasis being put on handwriting in the classroom.
(Adapted from Cambridge FCE Practice Tests)
Question 39: Which of the following can be the title for the passage?
A. Mastering the Art of Handwriting B. The Endangered Art of Handwriting
C. How Handwriting Differs from Penmanship D. The End of Bad Handwriting?
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Question 40: According to paragraph 1, teachers ______.
A. prefer handwriting to be called penmanship B. compliment students on their handwriting
C. want candidates to use word processors more D. consider handwriting to be one form of art
Question 41: The word encounter in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. create B. face C. consider D. solve
Question 42: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. pupils B. critics C. scribes D. word processors
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The poor quality of handwriting has resulted in many exam papers being illegible.
B. It is claimed that greater stress should be put on enhancing students’ handwriting.
C. The use of word processors and scribes has been criticised by examiners.
D. Some students have difficulty in writing quickly to complete their exam papers.
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 word rivalry brings to mind images of enemies fighting it out to the death but it doesn’t need to be
that way. Rivalry can be really beneficial. It can push you to work harder and drive you to achieve things
you couldn’t imagine that you could achieve. At school, a rival might challenge you to achieve higher
grades. In business, it certainly pushes companies to be more creative and more innovative, both vital for
continued success.
A rival can also hold a mirror up to you and show you both your strengths and your weaknesses. The
rival makes you think about what you do well and therefore what you need to continue doing. They also
show you what you do less well and what you need to work on. None of us like to know about the things
we’re not good at, but we do need to understand our weaknesses to be able to make the necessary
improvements to become even stronger and more successful.
Of course, a rival is not just someone we work with, study with or compete against on the sports field.
It’s not even someone we loathe. A rival is someone we may respect very much, but about whom we’re
unable to be objective. Our rivalry becomes personal because we want to win so much. It could be another
student whose grades are as good as ours or a colleague who wants the same promotion as us.
Without doubt, rivalry has its downsides, too. Our desperation to beat our rival can cause us to lie or
cheat to get what we want. There are cases of businesses who try to sabotage the success of a competitor
by spreading false information, for example. While their actions may not exactly be illegal, they’re
certainly immoral. We need to be sure that we don’t go down the route of negative actions. Another
possible side effect of rivalry is the fact that we can be so focused on our rival that we don’t see other
competitors close behind us. So, we should always pay attention to that new runner in the race, employee at
work or student in the class because we never know when they might step up and beat us.
(Adapted from Roadmap)
Question 44: Which of the following can the title for the passage?
A. Rivalry: A Curse More Than a Blessing B. Rivalry: Friend or Foe?
C. How Students Can Benefit from Rivalry D. The Dangers of Rivalry
Question 45: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. promotion B. workplace C. business D. rival
Question 46: It is stated in paragraph 2 that ______.
A. a rival can only help us recognise what we should work on more
B. most people appreciate their weaknesses being exposed by a rival
C. knowing what skills we lack is essential to personal development
D. having a rival can make us become more successful in the future
Question 47: The word loathe in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. admire B. dislike C. cherish D. enjoy
Question 48: The word sabotage in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. damage B. avoid C. celebrate D. assess
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Creativity and innovation are crucial for the long-term success of companies.
B. Rivalry can encourage us to obtain goals that we thought impossible.
C. Current rivals are not the only people that we are competing against.
D. Some businesses resorted to highly illegal actions to get what they want.
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Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Competing against a rival at school will ultimately result in your achieving higher results.
B. A rival is essentially someone that we have an aversion to and want them to be left behind.
C. It is important not to let your desire to succeed have a negative impact on your behaviour.
D. Spreading misinformation about rivals is a preferred method among companies to get ahead.

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