ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHỌN HSG MÔN TIẾNG ANH

NĂM HỌC 2022-2023

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PART A - LISTENING COMPREHENSION (4MS)

Listen and choose the best answers to questions 1-10.
Câu 1: What does the woman mean?
(A) She disagrees with the man.
(B) She doesn't want to look anymore.
(C) She's quite disappointed.
(D) She didn't hear what the man said.
Câu 2: What does the man mean?
(A) He always wears suits to work.
(B) He wants the woman to wear blue.
(C) He's going to buy a blue suit.
(D) He thinks he looks good in blue.
Câu 3: What does the woman mean?
(A) She wants to make an appointment for the man.
(B) She knows of a less expensive hair salon.
(C) She needs another haircut soon.
(D) She thinks her hairdresser charges too much.
Câu 4: What does the woman mean?
(A) The man will be sorry later.
(B) The camera should be thrown away.
(C) It's too bad the camera didn't work.
(D) Sarah was quite embarrassed.
Câu 5: What will the man probably do?
(A) Ask someone else to help the woman.
(B) Ask the woman for directions.
(C) Show the woman the map.
(D) Show the woman where the building is.
Câu 6: How does the man probably feel now?
(A) Worried.
(B) Relieved.
(C) Indifferent.
(D) Doubtful.
Câu 7: What does the man imply?
(A) His grandmother will make a sweater for the woman.
(B) He hasn't seen the woman in a long time.
(C) The sweater doesn't fit him.
(D) He isn't sure if the sweater is attractive.
Câu 8: What does the woman imply?
(A) She'll get Larry a cold drink.
(B) She'll talk to Larry later.
(C) Larry should take off his jacket.
(D) Larry is wrong to be angry.
Câu 9: What does the man imply?
(A) He wrote down the wrong date.
(B) he won't be able to meet the woman on Thursday.
(C) He thinks the club should meet during the day
(D) He wants to write the minutes for the last meeting.
Câu 10: What can be inferred about the man?
(A) He's surprised the woman was late.
(B) He often gets up earlier than the woman.
(C) He lives closer to campus than the woman.
(D) He has been waiting for an hour.
Listen to a conversation between a student and a university advisor, then choose the best answers to
questions 11-15.
Câu 11: Why is the student talking to the advisor?
A. To try and determine the best subject for him to major in.
B. To ask about the advisor's experiences as an undergraduate.
C. To get advice about transferring to a different university.
D. To decide which classes would be best to take next quarter.
Câu 12: Which of these statements about the student's experience are true?
A. He is senior at Kryptos Univeristy.
B. He is majoring in business administration.
C. He wanted to go to a school close to home.
D. He has made lots of friends at Kryptos.
Câu 13: Why does the advisor say this: "I was ready to pack it in after the first two weeks"?
A. To show that she emphasizes with the student's feelings.
B. To make the student feel foolish about wanting to leave.
C. To demonstrate how brave he was for staying in school.
D. To illustrate an example of his poor decision-making.
Câu 14: What will the student have to do if he transfers?
A. Send educational records.
B. Take extra courses.
C. Change majors.
D. Visit his friends.
Câu 15: What will most likely happen next?
A. The advisor will call the students' parents.
B. The student will search for more information.
C. The student will move back to his hometown.
D. The advisor will do research in the lab.
Listen to a conversation between a bookstore sales clerk and a student, then choose the best answers
to questions 16-20.
Câu 16: What is the student's purpose in coming here?
A. To fulfil a course requirement
B. To buy a souvenir for someone
C. To pick up a novel
D. To try on school wear and get a textbook
Câu 17: What must the student do to return the book?
A. See the clerk
B. Produce the receipt
C. Keep it sealed
D. Accept a discount
Câu 18: What is the design of the sweatshirt?
A. It carries a large motto on the back.
B. It carries a large crest on the front.
C. It carries a small crest on the back and a motto on the front.
D. It carries a crest on the back and on the front.
Câu 19: Why does the young man say this: "What's your return policy?"
A. He wants to bring the book back.
B. He's afraid he might damage the book.
C. He wants to buy the book.
D. He doesn't need the book now.
Câu 20: What will the student probably do after this?
A. Look up some Latin
B. Pay his taxes
C. Wrap his gift
D. Surf the net.
PART B – PRONUNCIATION (2MS)
There is a word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the answer from sentence 21 to 25
Câu 21: A. machine B. ache C. mechanic D. scholarship
Câu 22: A. local B. remote C. record D. almost
Câu 23: A. comprises B. practises C. composes D. exercises
Câu 24: A. faced B. fixed C. wrapped D. wicked
Câu 25: A. enough B. rough C. through D. cough

There is a word in each line that has different stress pattern from the rest.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the answer from sentence 26 to 30.
Câu 26: A. metropolitan B. alternative C. geological D. mausoleum
Câu 27: A. majority B. illiterate C. official D. teenager
Câu 28: A. complicated B. administrative C. memorable D. elevated
Câu 29: A. environmental B. personality C. technological D. representative
Câu 30: A. redundancy B. magnificent C. maintenance D. comparison

PART C – LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (5MS)

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence from
question 31 to 40
Câu 31: Nga: It’s too cold outside.Would you mind if I closed the door ? - Lan: ________________
A. No, I wouldn’t B. No, never mind
C. Why not do it? D. I’d rather you didn’t. It’s stuffy.
Câu 32: “Harry’s new jacket doesn’t seem to fit him very well.” - “He ___________it on before he bought it.
A. must have tried B. should have tried
C. was able to try D. may have tried
Câu 33: Something important _________________________ in our school.
A. has happened B. is happened C. was happened D. happens
Câu 34: It is essential that children ______________________ of their old parents.
A. taken care B. take care C. to take care D. taking care
Câu 35: The manager was angry because somebody __________________________________________
A. had allowed the photographers to enter the building
B. had let the photographers to enter into the building
C. permitted the photographers enter the building
D. made the photographers let into the building without the proper documentations
Câu 36: It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes ________ American life.
A. reflecting B. reflects C. is reflecting D. reflected
Câu 37: Not until a monkey is several years old ________ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.
A. it begins B. does it begin C. and begin D. beginning
Câu 38: The more cigarettes you smoke,_______________ you will die.
A. the easier B. more sooner C. the sooner D. the faster
Câu 39: It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying __________________ .
A. a thick wooden old table B. a thick old wooden table
C. an old wooden thick table D. a wooden thick old table
Câu 40: The jury______her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. paid B. gave C. made D. said

Choose A, B, C or D that has the different meaning to the root one from sentence 41 to 45.
Câu 41: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A. improve B. maximize C. worsen D. enrich
Câu 42: Nga wishes she spent her summer holiday in Singapore.
A. Nga doesn’t spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
B. Nga doesn't want to spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
C. Nga won’t spend spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
D. Nga has little chance to spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
Câu 43: I haven't worn this shirt for five months.
A. It's five months since I last wore this shirt. C. I last wore this shirt five months ago.
 B. I started wearing this shirt five months ago. D. The last time I wore this shirt was five months ago.
Câu 44: We need to repair this pair of shoes.
A. This pair of shoes needs to be repaired. C. We need to have this pair of shoes repaired.
B. This pair of shoes needs repairing. D. Someone need have us repair this pair of shoes.
Câu 45: When did you start using this washing-machine?
A. Since when have you used this washing-machine?
B. How long have you been using this washing-machine?
C. How long is it since you began using this washing-machine?
D. Since when has this washing-machine been used for you?
Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting from sentence 46 to 50.
Câu 46: I don’t really approve about what he is saying. It sounds illogical and impossible to carry out.
A B C D
Câu 47: The harder the students try , the more progress they do in their studies.
A B C D
Câu 48: Never again you will have such an opportunity, so you should have some consideration for it.
A B C D
Câu 49: Remember to think it over carefully before you will decide whether to do it or not.
A B C D
Câu 50: He only did very few of the exercises the teacher gave. He could not do the exercises.
A B C D
Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best combines each pair of sentences
or rewrite the sentences in questions 51-55.
Câu 51: It is unnecessary for you to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon
A. You needn’t finish the report until tomorrow afternoon.
B. You have to finish the report unitl tomorrow afternoon.
C. You may finish the report after tomorrow afternoon.
D. You should finish the report until tomorrow afternoon
Câu 52: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the cafe.
B. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe.
C. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe.
D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the cafe.
Câu 53: She had only just put the telephone down when the boss rang.
A. She put the telephone down and the boss rang.
B. Hardly had she put the telephone down when the boss rang.
C. The boss rang back, but she put the telephone down.
D. She had put the telephone down, so she let it ring when the boss rang.
Câu 54: The last time I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have not seen her for three years.
B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have often seen her for the last three years.
D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her
Câu 55: She said, "John, I'll show you round my city when you're here."
A. She made a trip round her city with John.
B. She planned to show John round her city.
C. She promised to show John round her city.
D. She organized a trip round her city for John.

PART D – READING COMPREHENSION (4MS)

Read the following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 56 to 60.
Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people
from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (56) ______ are
closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the generation gap
for these feelings. There are currently six generations living in the United States: the Greatest Generation,
Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. (57) ______ generation has
its own unique set of characteristics and norms. For example, the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) (58)
______ known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000)
are characterized by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and
open-mindedness. It is no (59) ______ that many people from different generations have a hard time
understanding each other. Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that
(60) ______ between individuals from different generations. So, what causes these differences?
Câu 56: A. who B. which C. when D. what
Câu 57: A. Another B. Very C. All D. Each
Câu 58: A. will be B. has been C. is D. was
Câu 59: A. wonder B. picture C. business D. training
Câu 60: A. trade B. exist C. credit D. target

Read the passage and choose the option that best answer A, B, C, or D for question from 61 to 70.
A balanced diet contains proteins, which are composed of complex amino acids. There are 20 types of amino
acids, comprising about 16 percent of the body weight in a lean individual. A body needs all 20 to be healthy.
Amino acids can be divided into two groups: essential and nonessential. There are 9 essential amino acids.
These are the proteins that the body cannot produce by itself, so a healthy individual must ingest them. The 11
nonessential amino acids, on the other hand, are produced by the body, so it is not necessary to ingest them.
Proteins are described as being either high-quality or low-quality, depending on how many of the 9 essential
amino acids the food contains. High-quality proteins, typically found in animal meats, are proteins that have
ample amounts of the essential amino acids. Low-quality proteins are mainly plant proteins and usually lack
one or more of the essential amino acids. Since people who follow a strict vegetarian diet are ingesting only
low-quality proteins, they must make sure that their diets contain a variety of proteins, in order to ensure that
what is lacking in one food is available in another. This process of selecting a variety of the essential proteins is
called protein complementation. Since an insufficient amount of protein in the diet can be crippling, and
prolonged absence of proteins can cause death, it is imperative that a vegetarian diet contains an ample amount
of the essential proteins.
Câu 61: With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?
A. the 20 types of amino acids B. high- and low-quality proteins
C. the process of complementation D. healthy diets for vegetarians
Câu 62: The word "lean" in line 2 could be best replaced by
A. thin B. fat C. tall D. short
Câu 63: The word "ingest" in line 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. meager B. frequent C. substantial D. harmful
Câu 64: Which of the following would NOT be an example of a low-quality protein?
A. legumes B. apples C. grains D. tuna
Câu 65: As used in line 8, which of the following words is closest in meaning to "strict"?
A. responsible B. casual C. harmonious D. rigid
Câu 66: According to the passage, a vegetarian could die from insufficient protein ingestion if he or she
A. did not follow a varied and properly protein-complemented diet.
B. ate too many animal proteins,and could not digest them properly.
C. did not follow a diet in which nonessential proteins were ingested.
D. ate too many low-quality proteins.
Câu 67: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "crippling" as used in line 11?
A. discouraging B. betraying C. incapacitating D. amazing
Câu 68: Which of the following words could best replace the word "prolonged" in line 11?
A. narrow B. hollow C. hard-hearted D. extended
Câu 69: Which of the following best describes the author's tone in this passage?
A. forceful B. light C. casual D. argumentative
Câu 70: Which statement best describes the organization of this passage?
A. Contrasting views concerning proteins are compared.
B. The author moves from a general comment to a specific argument.
C. A statement is given and its cause is then discussed.
D. Items are discussed in their order of importance.

Read the following passage and choose the option that best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 75.
Do you feel like your teenager is spending most of the day glued to a phone screen? You're not too far
off. A new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals the surprising ways that technology intersects with
teen friendships – and the results show that 57 percent of teens have made at least one new friend online. Even
more surprisingly, only 20 percent of those digital friends ever meet in person.
While teens do connect with their friends face-to-face outside of school, they spend 55 percent of their day
texting with friends, and only 25 percent of teens are spending actual time with their friends on a daily basis
(outside of school hallways). These new forms of communication are key in maintaining friendships day-to-day
– 27 percent of teens instant message their friends every day, 23 percent connect through social media every
day, and 7 percent even video chat daily. Text messaging remains the main form of communication – almost
half of survey respondents say it's their chosen method of communication with their closest friend.
While girls are more likely to text with their close friends, boys are meeting new friends (and
maintaining friendships) in the gaming world – 89 percent play with friends they know, and 54 percent play
with online-only friends. Whether they're close with their teammates or not, online garners say that playing
makes them feel "more connected" to friends they know, or garners they've never met.
When making new friends, social media has also become a major part of the teenage identity – 62 percent of
teens are quick to share their social media usernames when connecting with a new friend (although 80 percent
still consider their phone number the best method of contact). Despite the negative consequences-21 percent of
teenage users feel worse about their lives because of posts they see on social media – teens also have found
support and connection through various platforms. In fact, 68 percent of teens received support during a
challenging time in their lives via social media platforms.
Just as technology has become a gateway for new friendships, or a channel to stay connected with
current friends, it can also make a friendship breakup more public. The study reveals that girls are more likely
to block or unfriend former allies, and 68 percent of all teenage users report experiencing "drama among their
friends on social media."
(Source: https://www.realsimple.com)
Câu 71: The word "digital" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. analogue B. numeracy C. numerous D. online
Câu 72: The following sentences are true, EXCEPT _____.
A. Most teenagers use video chat to maintain relationship with friends
B. New forms of communication play an important role in keeping friendships
C. According to the survey, more than half of teens have ever made new friends online
D. Teens only meet face-to-face one fifth of online friends they have made
Câu 73: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The majority of teenage users agree that social media has negative consequences in their lives.
B. Thanks to social media, more than two thirds of teens are supported when they face with challenges
in their lives.
C. Boys are more likely to meet new friends than girls.
D. Most teens are not easy to give others their usernames when making new friends.
Câu 74: What is the synonym of the word "breakup” in the last paragraph?
A. commencing B. popularity C. termination D. divorce
Câu 75: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The difference of making new friends between girls and boys.
B. Social media connects friendship.
C. Social media affects friendship too much.
D. Teenagers are making and keeping friends in a surprising way.

PART E – WRITING (5MS)

I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning, beginning with the given words.
1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.
 The snow…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I didn’t arrive in time to see him.
 I wasn’t early…………………………………………………………………….……………….
3. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
 I apologize………………………………………………………………………….……………..
4. Peter is the best tennis-player in the club.
 No one………………………………………………………………………………………..……
5. The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money.
 The bank manager…………………………………………………………………..……………..
6. It was so late that nothing could be done.
 It was too……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
 We are going ……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Maria says she’d like to have been put in a higher class.
 Maria wishes………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
 In…………………………………………………………………………………….……………….
10. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
 It………………………………………………………………………………………………………

II. Write a paragraph with the following topic.

“Secondary school students need no more self-study at home because studying hard at school is
enough.” Do you agree with this saying or not? Write a paragraph about 120-150 words to express
your idea.