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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
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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 pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. scholar B. chaos C. chemistry D. charity
Question 2: A. projects B. hospitals C. families D. solutions

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. commodity B. simplicity C. discovery D. difficulty
Question 4: A. scary B. workforce C. wholesale D. require

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 5. Laura can’t take part in the marathon. She is badly injured in a car accident.
A. If Laura weren’t badly injured in a car accident; she could take part in the marathon.
B. If only Laura hadn’t been badly injured in a car accident, she could have taken part in the marathon.
C. Laura could take part in the marathon in case she were badly injured in a car accident.
D. Without her bad injury in a car accident, Laura couldn’t take part in the marathon.
Question 6. Candidates are prohibited from discussing with anyone while they are taking the entrance exam.
There is no exception.
A. On no account are candidates forbidden to discuss with anyone while they are taking the entrance exam.
B. By no means were candidates allowed to discuss with anyone while they are taking the entrance exam.
C. At no time are candidates banned from discussing with anyone while they are taking the entrance exam.
D. Under no circumstances are candidates allowed to discuss with anyone while they are taking the
entrance exam.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the questions from 7 to 11.
Annie Oakley, an intriguing figure in American entertainment, was a markswoman who starred in Buffalo
Bill's Wild West Show, where she was often called "Little Sure Shot". She was born in 1860 in Darke County,
Ohio, and her original name was Phoebe Ann Moses. As a child, she hunted game with such success that,
according to legend, by selling it in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was able to pay off the mortgage on the family farm.
When she was 15 she won a shooting match in Cincinnati with Frank E. Butler, a vaudeville marksman, and
they were married a year later.
For the next ten years they toured the country and performed in theaters and circuses as "Butler and Oakley."
In April 1885, Annie Oakley, now under her husband's management, joined "Buffalo Bill" Cody's Wild West
Show. Billed as "Miss Annie Oakley, the Peerless Lady Wing- Shot," she was one of the show's star attractions
for sixteen years.
Oakley never failed to delight her audiences, and her feats of marksmanship were truly incredible. At 30
paces she could split a playing card held edge-on, and she hit dimes tossed into the air. She shot cigarettes
from her husband's lips, and, when he threw a playing card into the air, she would shoot it full of holes before
it touched the ground. She was a great success on the Wild West Show's European trips.

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 In 1887, she was presented to Queen Victoria, and later in Berlin she performed her cigarette trick with, at
his insistence, Crown Prince Wilhelm (later Kaiser Wilhelm II) holding the cigarette. A train wreck in 1901
left her partially paralyzed for a time, but she recovered and returned to the stage to amaze audiences for many
more years.
Question 7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Buffalo Bill Cody was not as good a marksman as Annie Oakley.
B. Queen Victoria was brave when she held a cigarette for Annie Oakley.
C. Annie Oakley was a talented and popular entertainer.
D. Frank E. Butler was jealous of his wife's talent and popularity.
Question 8. What does the word “it” as used in the phrase “by selling it” refer to?
A. game B. child C. mortgage D. legend
Question 9. The passage implies that Oakley and Butler were married in ____
A. 1875 B. 1886 C. 1876 D. 1885
Question 10. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “feats” in the passage?
A. accomplishments B. mistakes C. displays D. audiences
Question 11. According to the passage, Frank E. Butler was all of the following EXCEPT _____
A. Annie Oakley’s assistant in her act B. Annie Oakley’s husband
C. Annie Oakley’s manager D. Annie Oakley’s teacher

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 12. We _______ an exciting game on television in our living room when the electricity went out.
A. watch B. were watching C. are watching D. have watched
Question 13. A grand ceremony and parade took place at the stadium of _____northwestern province of
Dien Bien in the morning of May 7 to mark ____70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7,
1954 - 2024).
A. the/ the B. Ө/ the C. the /Ө D. a/ Ө
Question 14. Books are still a cheap way to get knowledge and entertainment, _______?
A. are they B. weren’t they C. aren’t they D. were they
Question 15. Mother’s Day is celebrated annually _____the second Sunday in May, therefore, the date
changes yearly.
A. at B. on C. in D. for
Question 16. My mother advised me __________a glass of warm milk before bed.
A. drinking B. to drinking C. to drink D. drink
Question 17. I will call you __________.
A. before I received my exam results B. as soon as I have received my exam results.
C. after I had received my exam results D. while I was receiving my exam results.
Question 18. The stronger and more positive relationship children have with their parents, _______ they are
to succeed in school.
A. the likely B. more likely C. most likely D. the more likely
Question 19. The guests should tell the receptionist in advance if they have any ______ diets.
A. special B. specially C. specialty D. specialize
Question 20. I’m glad you dropped by. It’s been a month of _____since I last saw you.
A. Sundays B. Fridays C. Mondays D. Saturdays
Question 21. The new illness, ______ by a doctor in Nigeria, has not yet been named.
A. discovered B. to be discovered C. was discovered D. discovering
Question 22. Australia is the greenest country in the world _____ the people are environmentally friendly.
A. therefore B. yet C. because D. however
Question 23. Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of _______ sweetener and cancer.
A. fake B. wrong C. false D. artificial

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Question 24. Van Gogh suffered from depression _______ by overwork and ill-health.
A. coming about B. brought on C. put through D. taken up
Question 25. The findings of the report read that by the year 2028, famine in the Third World countries will
reach epidemic __________.
A. spread B. proportions C. range D. ratio
Question 26. Due to the appearing of Chat GPT, people are concerned that the world ___________ by AI.
A. is dominated B. will dominate C. be dominated D. will be dominated

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 27. It’s obligatory for teachers to change their teaching methods.
A. Teachers must change their teaching methods.
B. Teachers need to change their teaching methods.
C. Teachers should change their teaching methods.
D. Teachers may change their teaching methods.
Question 28. She last met him when she graduated from high school.
A. She last met him since she graduated from high school.
B. She didn’t meet him when she graduated from high school.
C. The last time she met him since she graduated from high school.
D. She has not met him since she graduated from high school.
Question 29. “Why were you absent from the class yesterday?” The teacher said to Andrew.
A. The teacher wanted to know why Andrew was absent from the class the previous day.
B. The teacher asked Andrew why he had been absent from the class the day before.
C. The teacher told Andrew why had he been absent from the class the previous day.
D. The teacher wondered why Andrew has been absent from the class the day before.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the questions from 30 to 36.
To quote CREST founder Dr. Martha Honey, we earnestly believe that ecotourism is “simply a better way to
travel.” Here’s a look at how this transformational approach to travel benefits conservation, increases cross-
cultural understanding, and ultimately turns travelers into environmental advocates:
To see how ecotourism benefits nature and wildlife, let’s look at endangered species such as African Elephants.
Ivory from Elephant tusks is worth $1500 a pound on the black market, which has led to a dramatic increase
in poaching. But Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead. When you consider the revenue from
wildlife photography tours, luxury safari camps, and other ecotourism offerings, a single Elephant is worth
$1.3 million over the course of its lifetime! Ecotourism offers a long-term alternative to exploitation,
generating sustainable revenue and ensuring better overall health of the ecosystem.
Nature reserves and national parks help prevent deforestation and pollution, while also protecting the habitat
of endemic species. The revenue that ecotourism provides can help replace profits from exploitative practices
such as mining or slash ‘n’ burn agriculture. It can also help ensure the long-term financial viability of the
area. Naturalist guides also help travelers understand the value of a pristine ecosystem, and teach them about
the importance of conservation. This ultimately help to create a more mindful and conscious legion of
travelers.
When managed properly, ecotourism can offer locals alternative revenue streams. In wildlife-rich countries
such as Rwanda, former poachers are often employed as guides or trackers, capitalizing on their knowledge
of the animals and their habitat. In Costa Rica, unemployment has fallen to less than 10% since the country
started building its ecotourism infrastructure in the 1970s. Involving local communities in tourism
management empowers them by ensuring that more revenue is reinvested locally. Ecotourism also offers
indigenous peoples an opportunity to remain on ancestral land, conserve it, and preserve traditional culture.

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Sure, being a responsible traveler takes a greater level of commitment to being conscious and mindful of the
impact we have on the destinations we visit. But ecotourism also offers us incredible, transformative
experiences, allowing us to develop closer personal relationships to the nature, wildlife, and local people we
encounter during our adventures. Learning about ecotourism can permanently change your understanding of
mankind’s role in our planetary ecosystem. And once you’ve had that sort of travel experience, you’ll never
want to travel the traditional way again.
(Source: https://www.ith.org.za/what-is-eco-tourism/)
Question 30. The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
A. An introduction to ecotourism. B. Making the most of ecotourism.
C. The benefits of ecotourism. D. Encourage conservation or adding to exploitation?
Question 31. The word “revenue” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.
A. interest B. reward C. benefit D. profit
Question 32. According to paragraph 3, in what direction can ethical tourism help the society?
A. Ecotourism encourages open dialogue about deforestation.
B. Ecotourism provides financial support for local communities.
C. Sustainable tourism yields substantial environmental benefits.
D. Green tourism maintains the balance between animals and human.
Question 33. The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
A. locals B. species C. relationships D. poachers
Question 34. According to paragraph 5, why did the author claim that people will prefer ecotourism over
normal one?
A. Because anything with a green label on it is all the craze now.
B. Because the standard of ecotourism service is more satisfying than other types.
C. Because the author is a trend-setting writer who believes in his words’ influence.
D. Because it is such an awakening and mind-expanding experience.
Question 35. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Indigenous inhabitants are forced to resettle to develop sites for tourism.
B. People engage in green tourism only for their self-image.
C. Income from ecotourism can partly be substituted for environmentally harmful industry.
D. Momentary profits are more recommended than long-term ones.
Question 36. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The current sustainable tourism service is just green washing.
B. Ecotourism is a win-win experience, both for the nature and the people.
C. Ecotourism is seasonal in nature, therefore a vulnerable industry.
D. Responsible travel is a unique opportunity for business.

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 37. The guests at the Japanese Embassy reception enjoyed the food very much but refused to cat
the raw fish.
A. fresh B. rotten C. uncooked D. stale
Question 38. Cua Lo beach was overrun with tourists during long holidays amid severe heat wave.
A. not having enough tourists B. crowded with tourists
C. having no tourists D. having tourists running

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 39. When a virus attacks you for the first time, your body doesn’t know how to combat them
and you become ill.
A. attacks B. combat C. them D. body

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Question 40. A comprehensive study revealed that even among biological relatives there are significant
differences in temperance.
A. comprehensive B. biological C. temperance D. revealed
Question 41. Over the last century, there were many considerable changes in the way we live.
A. the B. were
C. century D. considerable changes

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 42. Tony and Steve are friends. They have just finished dinner in a restaurant.
- Tony: “The food is great. I’ll get the bill.” - Steve; “ _________________”
A. No, it is on me. B. It’s nothing
C. Don’t mention it. D. Yes, speak to you soon.
Question 43. Bob and David are planning for their weekend breaks:
Bob: “Have you seen the new movie “Face Off 7: One wish” directed by Ly Hai?
David: “________________.”
A. The cinema is closed today. B. Yes, the tickets were too expensive.
C. I haven’t had a chance to see it. D. Of course! I’m going to see it on Thursday!

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 44. Cat Linh – Ha Dong urban railway, the first of its kind in Hanoi, was officially inaugurated on
Thursday, 13th January.
A. inner-city B. metropolitan C. rural D. central
Question 45. This new software allowed me to offer constructive criticism and ensure that their
conversation remained on track during the campaign.
A. useful B. negative C. positive D. meaningful

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 46 to 50.
The importance of parents is something (46) ________ children should comprehend involuntarily. It is not
something that can be put forward as a moral or ethical question. Studies show that apart from earlier times,
contemporary parents have a higher chance of failure to maintain a good relationship with their children (47)
________ the nuclear family setups that we have (48) ________ days. They are equally (49) _________ for
providing sound education and sound knowledge of their religion as well as the moral training of their children.
In the same way, children have to appreciate their parent’s promising efforts to ensure a good life for them.
Whatever the situation or whatever is the problem that a child faces in life, parents should try and motivate
and inspire them by their own examples to make a tough into good. Parents try to make the balance in their
child’s emotional persistence that helps to (50)________ tough situations faster.
Question 46: A. that B. those C. who D. whose
Question 47: A. due to B. because C. although D. despite
Question 48: A. another B. other C. these D. this
Question 49: A. advantaged B. responsible C. supposed D. considered
Question 50: A. stimulate B. enable C. improve D. reduce

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