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TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔ LƯƠNG I LỚP 12, NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024

(Đềgồm 11 trang) Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - BẢNG A

Thờigian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH

Bằng số:…………………………….. Giám khảo 1:…………………………
Bằng chữ:………………..………….. Giám khảo 2: …………………………

SECTION A. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1. You are going to hear a talk. As you listen, fill in the missing information. For questions 1-
15, write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes provided.
One of the biggest shocks when you arrive in a new country can be the clothes people are wearing. You
may look fashionable at home, but you suddenly find you are (1)____________________or simply
someone to (2)____________________ when you arrive abroad. With this in mind, let's take a look at
(3)____________________ in the UK for girls.
One of the things that may shock an outsider most is piercings. These days it is not enough to simply
wear rings in your ears. You will see many teenagers with rings in their navel, or belly button, nose, lip,
or even (4) ____________________.
Some girls go for a 'glam' look. They wear T-shirts; trousers are usually preferred, blue or black, and the
look is (5)_____________________ with metallic bags and shoes and arms full of bracelets. Another
alternative is the (6)________________________ You start with a T-shirt of your favourite band and
tight jeans or a long skirt. On top of this you can wear a (7)____________________. Jewellery tends to
be large and metallic, and to add colour, wear a scarf.
If neither of these is for you, why not (8)_________________________? T-shirts are usually tie-dyed in
hot colours. Wear long shorts, short jeans or a denim skirt. And on your feet?
(9)___________________________, of course! If you prefer something more feminine, there's the
(10)___________________________ Skirts are long, to the floor. Wear a top with butterflies or flowers
printed on it!
Finally, how about the 'Tom Boy' look? Wear (11)________________________ and a T-shirt with a
logo. Don't forget your (12)_______________________ of course!
Follow the fashion tips above, and you shouldn't get (13)______________________However, it's
important to remember to wear clothes and(14)____________________ that you feel comfortable with.
Don't just be one (15)_______________ ,be yourself!
Your answers:
1. 6. 11.
2. 7. 12.
3. 8. 13.
4. 9. 14.
5. 10. 15.

Part 2. You will hear two oversea students who are discussing with their English language teacher.
For question 16-25, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) which fits best according to what you
hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
Course Feedback
16. One reason why Spiros felt happy about his marketing presentation was that
A. he was not nervous B. his style was good C. the presentation was the best in his group.
17. What surprised Hiroko about the other students` presentations?
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A. Their presentations were not interesting.

B. They found their presentations stressful.
C. They didn‘t look at the audience enough.
18. After she gave her presentation, Hiroko felt
A. delighted. B. dissatisfied. C. embarrassed.
19. How does Spiros feel about his performance in tutorials?
A. not very happy B. really pleased C. fairly confident
20. Why can the other students participate so easily in discussions?
A. They are polite to each other.
B. They agree to take turns in speaking.
C. They know each other well.
21. Why is Hiroko feeling more positive about tutorials now?
A. She finds the other students' opinions more interesting.
B. She is making more of a contribution.
C. The tutor includes her in the discussion.
22. To help her understand lectures, Hiroko
A. consulted reference materials.
B. had extra tutorials with her lecturers.
C. borrowed lecture notes from other students.
23. What dries Spiros think of his reading skills?
A. He reads taster than he used to.
B. It still takes him a long time to read.
C. He tends to struggle with new vocabulary.
24. What is Hiroko’s subject area?
A. environmental studies B. health education C. engineering
25. Hiroko thinks that in the reading classes the students should
A. learn more vocabulary.
B. read more in their own subject areas.
C. develop better reading strategies.
Your answers:
16. 18. 20. 22. 24.
17. 19. 21. 23. 25.

SECTION B.LEXICO– GRAMMAR (20 points)

Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in
the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. I can never follow everything he has tried to say. He _________________________.
A. speaks the same language B. talks a mile a minute
C. pulls my leg D. gets on like a house on fire
2. I was ________ in the book I was reading and didn’t hear the phone.
A. submerged B. distracted C. gripped D. engrossed
3. ____________ appearing every four to seven years as it used to, “El Nino” has now been appearing
consecutively for a number of years.
A. On account of B. Because of C. Instead of D. In case of
4. The inn owner was so generous. What we consumed was _________the house.
A. on B. in C. off D. of
5. The President visited the area to see the devastation ________.
A.on first hand B. at first hand C. on first hands D. at first hands
6. Richard started the race well but ran out of _______ in the later stages.
A. power B. steam C. force D. effort
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7. Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like ________ . It must have been quite a party last
night.
A. a wet blanket B. a dead duck C. death warmed up D. a bear with a sore head
8. It is urgent that this letter _________ immediately.
A. was posted B. posted C. be pos C. be posted D. be post
9. Social scientists believe that _______ from sounds such as grunts and barks made by early ancestors
of human beings..
A. the very slow development of language
B. language, which was very slow to develop
C. language developed very slowly
D. language, very slowly developing
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D toindicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
10. Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his
foot in his mouth.
A.speaking indirectly B. making amistake
C. saying embarrassing things D. doing things in the wrong order
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or Dto indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
11. It sent a shiver down my spine when Dorothy gave me such an amorous look.
A. made me wet B. dried my hair
C. made me frightened D. calmed me
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges
12. Laura and Annie are saying goodbye.
Laura: “Goodbye Annie. See you next week!”
Annie: “__________________________!”
A.So far B. Cheers C.So long D. Don’t worry
Your answers:
1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 12.

Part 2. Read the passage below, which contains 8 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the
corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.
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1 Plastics are among the most ubiquitous materials in our economy, our lives, and our
2 environment. They are also among the most pervasive and persistent pollution on Earth.
3 In recent years, stark images of beaches, waterways and wildlife filling with plastic have
4 spurred demands for action to address plastic pollution. These calls are coupled with grown
5 concern that plastic and its toxic additives pose serious risks to human health at every stages of
6 the plastic lifecycle. Far more attention has been paid to the impacts of this same lifecycle on
7 the Earth’s climate. This is a dangerous oversight.
8 From catastrophic wildfires in California to searing heat waves and record drought in India,
9 the scale and growing severe of the climate crisis are undeniable. The Intergovernmental Panel
10 on Climate Change warns that humanity must limit warming below 1.5C or face far greater and
11 potential irreversible climate chaos. To achieve this, we must cut global emissions 45%
12 in 2030 and reach zero net emissions by 2050.
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Your answers:
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15 19.
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16 20.
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SECTION C. READING (70 points)
Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
Smart shoes
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A prototype of such a shoe
has already been produced and a commercial (1)____may be in production within a few years. The shoe
contains sensors that constantly (2)_____the amount of (3)_____left in it. If the foot has become too
large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe (4)____slightly. The entire control system is about 5mm square
and is (5)_______inside the shoe. This radical shoe (6)_____a need because the volume of the
(7)____foot can change by as much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn
about the wearer’s feet and (8)____up a picture of the size of his or her feet throuhout the day. It will
allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they always fit (9)______. They are obviously
more comfortable and less likely to (10)______blisters. From an athlete’s point of view, they can help
improve (11)____a little, and that is why the first (12)_____for the system is likely to be in a sport shoe.
Eventually, this system will find a (13)_____in other household items, from beds that automatically
change to fit the person sleeping in them, to power tools that (14)_____themselves to the user’s hand for
better grip. There is no reason why the system couldn’t be adapted for use in hundereds of consumer
(15)_______.
1. A. assortments B. version C. style D. variety
2. A. prove B. confirm C. inspect D. check
3.A. room B. gap C. area D. emptiness
4. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases
5. A. located B. sited C. established D. laid
6. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces
7. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium
8. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set
9. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally
10. A. provoke B. form C. initiate D. cause
11. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning
12.A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation
13. A. function B. part C. way D. place
14. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert
15.A. commodities B. possessions C. items D. objects
Your answers:
1. 4. 7. 10. 13.
2. 5. 8. 11. 14.
3. 6. 9. 12. 15.

Part 2. Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. Write the answers in the corresponding numbered
boxes.
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Celebrity Crossover
It is not surprising that actors want to be pop stars, (16) _________vice versa. (17)_________ that is
deep in a part of our brain that most of us manage to keep (18)_______ control, we all want to be pop
stars and actors.
Sadly, there's nothing about the one profession that automatically qualifies you for the other, but, of
course, for the fact that famous actors and singers are already surrounded by people who never
(19)_________ no to them. (20)_________ the whole, pop stars tend to (21)_________ better on screen
than their (22)__________ numbers do on CD. Let's (23) __________ it: not being able to act is no big
drawback in Hollywood, whereas not being able to play or sing still tends to count (24)________ you in
the recording studio.
Some stars do display a genuine proficiency in both disciplines, and a few even maintain successful
careers in both fields, but this just (25)_________ a bad example for all the others. (26) ________ every
success, there are two dozen failures. And most of them have no idea (27)________ terrible they are.
(28)________ as power tends to corrupt, so celebrity tends to destroy the ability to gauge whether or not
you're making a fool of yourself.
But perhaps we shouldn't criticize celebrities for trying to expand their horizons in this way.
(29)_________ there is one good thing about actors trying to sing and singers trying to act, it is that it
(30)_________ them all too busy to write books.
Your answers:
16. 19. 22. 25. 28.
17. 20. 23 26. 29.
18. 21. 24. 27. 30.

Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Write
your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes.
The response of most animals when suddenly faced with a predator is to flee. Natural selection has
acted in a variety of ways in different species to enhance the efficacy of the behaviours, known as
"flight behaviours" or escape behaviours that are used by prey in fleeing predators. Perhaps the most
direct adaptation is enhanced light speed and agility.
Adaptations for speed, however, are likely to require sacrifices biter attributes, so we might expect
only some species to adopt a simple fast flight strategy.
Another way of enhancing the effectiveness of flight is to move in an erratic and unpredictable way.
Many species, like ptarmigans, snipes, and various antelopes and gazelles, flee from predators in a
characteristic zigzag fashion. Rapid unexpected changes in flight direction make it difficult for a
predator to track prey.
In some species, like the European hare, erratic zigzagflight might be more effective in the presence
of predators that are faster than they are and straight light more effective against predators that are
slower. One observation that supports this suggestion is the recorded tendency for slow-flying black-
beaded gulls, which are normally able to escape predators by means of direct flight, to show frequent
changes in flight direction when they spot a peregrine falcon (peregrinesare adept at capturing flying
birds).
A quite different way of enhancing escape by flight is to use so-called "flash" behaviour. Here,
the alarmed prey flees for a short distance and then "freezes." Some predators are unexcited by
immobile prey, and a startling flash of activity followed by immobility may confuse them. "Flash"
behaviour is used in particular by frogs and orthopteraninsects, which make conspicuous jumps and
then sit immobile. In some species, "flash" behaviour is enhanced by the display of bright body
markings. Good examples of insects with colourful markings are the red and yellow underwing moths.
At rest, both species are a cryptic brown color. When they fly, however, brightly coloured hind wings
are exposed, which render the moths highly conspicuous. Similarly, some frogs and lizards have brightly
coloured patches or frills that may serve a 'flash" function when they move quickly. Some species even
appear to possess "flash" sounds. The loud buzzing and clicking noises made by some grasshoppers
when they jump may serve to emphasize the movement.
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31. The word "enhance" in line 2 is closest in meaning to...........

A. encourage B. resist C. increase D. reveal
32. The description of the prey's movement as "zigzag" suggests that the movement is.......
A. reliable B. fast C. constant D. unpredictable
33. It can be inferred from the passage that the European hare.........
A. is faster than most of its predators
B. is capable of two kinds of flight
C. is more likely to escape using straight flight
D. is preyed upon by gulls and falcons
34. The behaviour of black-beaded gulls is most comparable to that of.......
A. gazelles B. European hares C. peregrine falcons D. frogs
35. It can be inferred that black-beaded gulls change direction when they spot a peregrine falcon for
which of the following reasons?
A. The falcons are faster than the gulls.
B. The gulls want to capture the falcons.
C. The falcons are unpredictable.
D. The gulls depend on the falcons for protection.
36. The word "alarmed" in line 18 is closest in meaning to..........
A. moving B. selected C. frightened D. exhausted
37. All of the followings are mentioned as characteristics of "flash" behaviour EXCEPT...........
A. brief conspicuous activity B. immobility
C. bright body markings D. aggressive fighting
38. The phrase "in particular" in line 20 is closest in meaning to...........
A. especially B. with difficulty C. expertly D. frequently
39. The hind wings of red and yellow underwing moths function in a way that is most similar to...........
A. the hind wings of peregrine falcons
B. the zigzag flight of European hares
C. the colored patches on frogs
D. the clicking of grasshoppers
40. Why does the author mention "grasshopper" in the last line?
A. To contrast animals that "flash" with animals that "freeze".
B. As an example of an animal whose "flash" behaviour is a sound.
C. To compare the jumping behaviour of insects and reptiles.
D. As an example of a predator that moths escape by using "flash" behavior.
Your answers:
31. 33. 35. 37. 39.
32. 34. 36. 38. 40.

Part 4. The reading passage has six paragraphs, A-F. Choose the correct heading for paragraphs
B-F from the list of headings below.Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding
numbered boxes.

HIGH-TECH CRIME -FIGHTING TOOLS

A. Crime- fighting technology is getting more sophisticated and rightly so. The police need to be
equipped for the 21st century. In Britain we’ve already got the world’s biggest DNA databases. By
next year the state will have access to the genetic data of 4.25 m people: one British-based person in
14. Hundreds of thousands of those on the database will never have been charged with a crime.

B. Britain is also reported to have more than £4 million CCTV (closed circuit television) camera, There
is a continuing debate about the effectiveness of CCTV. Some evidence suggests that it is helpful in
reducing shoplifting and car crime. It has also been used to successfully indentify terrorists and
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murderers. However, many people claim that better lighting is just as effective to prevent crime and
that cameras could displace crime. An internal police report said that only one crime was solved for
every 1,000 cameras in London in 2007. In short, there is conflicting evidence about the effectiveness
of camera, so it is likely that the debate will continue.
C. Professor Mike Press, who has spent the past decade studying how design can contribute to crime
reduction, said that, in order for CCTC to have any effect, it must be used in a targeted way. For
example, a scheme in Manchester records every license plate at the entrance of a shopping complex
and alerts police when one is found to belong to an untaxed or stolen car. This is an effective example
of monitoring, he said. Most schemes that simply record city centers continually- often not being
watched - do not produce results. CCTV can also have the opposite effect of that intended, by giving
citizens a false sense of security and encouraging them to be careless with property and personal
safety. Professor Press said: “All the evidence suggests that CCTV alone makes no positive impact on
crime reduction and prevention at all. The weight of evidence would suggest the investment is more
or less a waste of money unless you have lots of other things in place”. He believes that much of the
increase is driven by the marketing efforts of security companies who promote the crime-reducing
benefits of their products. He described it as a “lazy approach to crime prevention” and said that
authorities should instead be focusing on how to alter the environment to reduce crime.

D. But in reality, this is not what is happening. Instead, police are considering using more technology.
Police forces have recently begun experimenting with cameras in their helmets. The footage will be
stored on police computers, along with the footage from thousands of CCTV cameras and millions of
pictures form numberplate recognition camera used increasingly to check up on motorists.

E. And now another type of technology is being introduced. It’s called the Microdrone and it’s a toy-
sized remote-control craft that hovers above streets or crowds to film what’s going on beneath. The
Microdrone has already been used to monitor rock festivals, but its supplier has also been in
discussions to supply it to the Metropolitan Police, and Soca, the Serious Organized Crime Agency.
The drones are small enough to be unnoticed by people on the ground when they are flying at 350ft.
They contain high-resolution video surveillance equipment and an infrared night vision capability, so
even in darkness they give operators a bird’s -eye view of locations while remaining virtually
undetectable.

F. The worrying thing is, who will get access to this technology? Merseyside police are already
employing two of the devices as part of a pilot scheme to watch football crowds and city parks
looking for antisocial behaviors. It is not just about crime detection: West Midlands fire brigade is
about to lease a drone, for example, to get a better view of fire and flood scenes and aid rescue
attempt; the Environment Agency is considering their use for monitoring of illegal fly tipping and oil
spills. The company that makes the drone says it has no plans to license the equipment to individuals
or private companies, which hopefully will prevent private security firms from getting their hands on
them. But what about local authorities? In theory, this technology could be used against motorists.
And where will the surveillance society end? Already there are plans to introduce smart water
containing a unique DNA code identifier that when sprayed on a suspect will cling to their clothes
and skin and allow officers to identify them later. As long as high-tech tools are being used in the
fight against crime and terrorism, fine. But if it’s another weapon to be used to invade our privacy
then we don’t want it.
List of Headings

i The spy in the sky vi Lack of conclusive evidence

ii The spread of technology vii Cars and cameras
iii The limitations of camera viii Advantages and disadvantages
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iv The cost of camera ix A natural progression

v Robots solving serious crimes x A feeling of safety
Example: Paragraph A ix
41. Paragraph B _________ 42. Paragraph C __________
43. Paragraph D_________ 44. Paragraph E __________

45. Paragraph F __________

Questions 46 and 47
Answer the questions below with words taken from the Reading Passage.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

46. Give examples of 2 events where technology is used to watch crowds.

47. According to the passage, who don’t we want to use the Microdrone?

Questions 48-50

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the Reading Passage?

In boxes 11-13 on your answer sheet, write

YES if the statement agrees with the writer's claims
NO if the statement contradicts the writer's claims

NOT GIVEN if there is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

48. The British authorities use too much technology to monitor their citizens. ..........

49. Microdrone is currently not used to check drivers. ..........

50 . Technology should not be used to check on people's private affairs. ..........

Your answers:

41. 43. 45. 47. 49.

42. 44. 46. 48. 50.

SECTION D. WRITING (60 points)

Part 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the
word given in capital letters and the word mustn’t be altered in any way.
1. Don't think the police are going to drop your case so quickly. (HOOK)
Don't think the police are going to _________________________________ so quickly.
2. Many creatures still survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of the deserts. (AS)
Harsh ______________________________________________
3. If they ever discover your role in the incident, you will go to prison. (LIGHT)
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If your role in the incident______________________________________ , you'll go to prison.

4. It has been difficult for the children to accept their parents’ separation. (COME)
The children are finding _______________________________ with their parents’ separation.
5. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with policies he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
He ___________________________________________________________disagrees with.
Part 2. A friend has written to you asking for some advice about whether to go to college or try to get a
job after high school. Write a letter (80- 100 words) to your friend giving him/her a few pieces of advice
that you think are useful. Use your name and address as Nguyen Ngoc Anh – 59 Doi Cung Street, Vinh
City, Nghe An Province.

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Part 3: Write an essay of about 350 words on the following topic.
“Knowledge is not gained only from university”. Do you agree with this statement? Use specific
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