TRƯỜNG THPTT LÝ BÔN ĐỀ THI THỬ HSG LỚP 12 SỐ 2

ĐỘI TUYỂN ANH K55 NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

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. mindset B. handsome C. medium D. industrial
Question 2: A. combustion B. conservation C. purification D. pollution
Question 3: A.commercial B. merchant C. term D. sergeant
Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs in the position of the main
stress in the following questions.
Question 4: A. respiratory B. initiative C. eco-friendly D. renewable
Question 5. A. approximately B. environmental C. considerable D. conservatively
Question 6. A. objectively B. humanism C. philosophy D. forgettable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 7: When the COVID-19 situation became more complex in the beginning of February, Vietnamese
version of "Ghen Co Vy" was released in ____ with the National Institute of Occupational and Environmental
Health in Vietnam.
A. action B. work C. put D. collaboration
Question 8: Mr. Bond wasn’t in his own car, he was driving ________ car.
A. someone’s else B. someone else's C. someone else D. someone’s else’s
Question 9: He ________ on the bed staring at the ceiling, wondering what to do next.
A. lay B. laid C. lain D. lied
Question 10: : Carbon emissions have reduced after coronavirus-related lockdowns were imposed in countries,
but many fear that this change is only ____.
A. short-life B. short-lived C. short-living D. short-live
Question 11: Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily ________ you up for the night.
A. take B. put C. keep D. set
Question 12: I believe Son Tung M-TP has the musical talent and style to go down ____ history as Vietnam’s
Elvis Presley of Vietnamese Pop music.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
Question 13: Dolphin sounds are unintelligible to humans, and cover a larger range of frequencies than we can
hear or ____.
A. differentiate B. differ C. difference D. different
Question 14: He ________ the plants. If he had, they wouldn't have died.
A. needn't have watered B. can't have watered C. shouldn't water D. couldn't water
Question 15: She listened so attentively that not a word______
A. she had missed B. she missed C. she didn’t D. did she miss
Question 16: Schools across the borough celebrated another _________ year as GCSE results improved again.
A. record-changing B. record-holding C. record - keeping D. record-breaking
Question 17: I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day.
A. gains B. accelerates C. increases D. progresses
Question 18: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty ___ paintings were destroyed, including two
by Picasso.
A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy
Question 19: Learning English isn’t so difficult once you_____
A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it
Question 20: Nowadays children would prefer history ____ in more practical ways.
A. to be taught B. teach C. be taught D. to teach
Question 21: Can you list the problems ____ poor and ____ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated D. facing/overpopulating
Question 22: The sheep were huddled into a ____ to protect them from overnight frosts.
A. cage B. pen C. kennel D. hutch
Question 23: There is ____ in my bedroom.
A. a square wooden old table B. an old square wooden table
C. a wooden old square table D. an old wooden square table
Question 24: One’s fingerprints are _____ other person.
A. different from B. different from any C. differ from any D. different from those of any
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 25: All this luxury was a far cry from the poverty of his childhood.
A. absolutely similar to B. completely different from
C. originally derived from D. incomparable to
Question 26: They told me I was too old for the job, and then to add insult to injury, they refused to pay my
expenses!
A. sharpen up my act B. hit the nail on the head
C. have time on my hands D. make matter worse
Question 27: She’s always taking the mickey out of the managers- she’s got no respect for them at all.
A. flattering B. insulting C. making fun of D. criticizing
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 28: There were tickets available last week, but he missed the boat by waiting till today to try to buy
some.
A. got them free B. lost an opportunity
C. was able to buy some D. waited for sale
Question 29: They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is above the law.
A. over the law B. beyond the law C. within the law D. outside the law
Question 30: Dora Della Street has lots of upmarket shops and rather pricey.
A. for poverty-stricken people B. for people with expensive tastes
C. for prominent people D. for well-known people
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 31. Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?”- Mrs. Green: “____”
A. Be yourself. B. Do it yourself. C. Help yourself. D. Allow yourself.
Question 32. “It’s nearly Tet holiday already.” - “____.”
A. How time flies! B. Thanks a million.
C. Don’t make me laugh! D. No such luck!
Question 33. Jenny: “You must have found reading my essay very tiring.”
Peter: “____ I enjoyed it."
A. Not in the least. B. Just in case. C. At all costs. D. You are welcome.
Question 34. "How do you like your steak done?" – “____.”
A. I don't like it B. Very little C. Well done D. Very much
Question 35. Mark: "How do you do?"- Jenny: “____”
A. I'm well. Thank you. B. How do you do? C. Not too bad. D. Yeah, OK.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 36. He knows New York very well because he has gone to the city many times.
A . because B. knows C. has gone D. many times
Question 37. The sign is one of the five senses that are vital to anyone.
A . the B. to C. the sign D. the
Question 38. A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.
A. begins B. with C. kicking forwards D. in the centre
Question 39: The government's economic policies have come over a lot of criticism.
A. economic B. have C. come over D. criticism
Question 40: I could hear voices but I couldn't make up what they were saying.
A. voices B. but C. make up D. were saying
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.
Donald John Trump is the 45th President of the United States, in office since January 20, 2017. (41)
____
to being a politician, he is a successful business magnate and television personality as well. The son of a
wealthy real estate developer, Trump attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania before
taking (42) ____ of his family's business. He owned several beauty (43) ____ and ventured into reality
television as well. Expanding the (44) ____ of his ambitions, he entered national politics in the early 2000s and
set his eyes on the presidential office. As a politician, his career was marred by allegations of sexual (45) ____
and he also earned much (46) ____ for his extravagant lifestyle and (47) ____ comments on immigrants from
Islamic nations. (48) ____ the controversies surrounding him, Trump (49) ____ for the 2016 presidential
election as a Republican and (50) ____ Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in a surprise victory. Donald
Trump is the first person to assume presidency without prior military or government service and at 70, he is
also the oldest one to assume the office.

41. A. In addition B. In contrast C. Apart D. Other

42. A. steps B. charge C. measures D. advantages
43. A. pageants B. competitions C. tests D. examinations
44. A. scale B. scope C. horizons D. amount
45. A. abuse B. prejudices C. misconduct D. mistakes
46. A. criticism B. accusation C. blame D. conviction
47. A. burning B. confusing C. respectful D. controversial
48. A. Thanks to B. Other than C. Despite D. With
49. A. went B. applied C. ran D. struggled
50. A. won B. defeated C. suggested D. appointed
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 following questions
"The economic history of the United States", one scholar has written, "is the history of the rise and
development of the capitalistic system". The colonists of the eighteenth century pushed forward what those of
the seventeenth century have begun: the expansion and elaboration of an economy born in the great age of
capitalist expansion.
Our excellent natural resources paved the way for the development of abundant capital to increase our
growth. Capital includes the tools – such as: machines, vehicles, and buildings – that makes the outputs of labor
and resources more valuable. But it also includes the funds necessary to buy those tools. If a society had to
consume everything it produced just to stay alive, nothing could be put aside to increase future productions. But
if a farmer can grow more corn than his family needs to eat, he can use the surplus as seed to increase the next
crop, or to feed workers who build tractors. This process of capital accumulation was aided in the American
economy by our cultural heritage. Saving played an important role in the European tradition. It contributed to
American’s motivation to put something aside today for the tools to buy tomorrow.
The great bulk of the accumulated wealth of America, as distinguished from what was consumed, was
derived either directly or indirectly from trade. Though some manufacturing existed, its role in the
accumulation of capital was negligible. A merchant class of opulent proportions was already visible in the
seaboard cities, its wealth as the obvious consequence of shrewd and resourceful management of the carrying
trade. Even the rich planters of tidewater Virginia and the rice coast of South Carolina finally depended for
their genteel way of life upon the ships and merchants who sold their tobacco and rice in the markets of Europe.
As colonial production rose and trade expanded, a business community emerged in the colonies, linking the
provinces by lines of trade and identity of interest.
Question 51: With what subject is this passage mainly concerned?
A. Geography B. Finance C. Economics D. Culture
Question 52: The phrase "paved the way" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.
A. paid for B. supported C. accumulated D. resembled
Question 53: It can be inferred from the passage that the European ancestors of early Americans ____.
A. sent many tools to America B. taught their skills to their offspring
C. were accustomed to saving D. were good farmers
Question 54: The word "funds" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.
A. money B. resource C. labour D. capital
Question 55: According to the passage, which of the following would lead to accumulating capital?
A. Training workers who produce goods. B. Studying the culture history of the country
C. Consuming what is produced D. Planting more of a crop than what is needed
Question 56: The word "it" in the third sentence of paragraph 2 refers to____.
A. growth B. resource C. labour D. capital
Question 57: According to the passage, capital includes all of the following EXCEPT____.
A. factories B. tractors C. money D. workers
Question 58: According to the passage, the emergence of a business community in the colonies was a result of
____.
A. efficient saving B. the immigration
C. the success of production and trade D. the existence of manufacturing
Question 59: The word "negligible" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to____.
A. very important B. not very important C. necessary to be neglected D. able to be neglected
Question 60: The phrase "put aside" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to____.
A. hidden B. saved C. reviewed D. consumed
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 following questions
May 7, 1840, was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century Peter
Illich Tchaikovsky. The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied
composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and
1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave
him a living stipend of about $1,000.00 a year. Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with
Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties. It was during
the time of Madame von Meck's patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most
famous, including the music for the ballets of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty.
Tchaikovsky's music, well known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of
the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music
behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, though there are now some
scholars who argue that he committed suicide.

Question 61: With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?

A. the life and music of Tchaikovsky B. development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets
C. Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame Von Meck D. the cause of Tchaikovsky's death
Question 62: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "productivity"?
A. fertility B. affinity C. creativity D. maturity
Question 63: The phrase "enjoyed the patronage of" probably means _________
A. liked the company of B. was mentally attached to
C. solicited the advice of D. was financially dependent upon
Question 64: Which of the following could best replace the word "terminated"?
A. discontinued B. resolved C. exploited D. hated
Question 65: According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT _________
A. She had economic troubles. B. She was generous.
C. She enjoyed Tchaikovsky's music. D. She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky.
Question 66: It is known that before Tchaikovsky, _______ .
A. the music behind the dance had been taken seriously
B. serous dramatic music had been already brought to dance
C. the music behind the dance had been given very little attention.
D. music had been famous for its rich melodic passages
Question 67: According to the passage, for what is Tchaikovsky's music most well known?
A. its repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of the music
C. its lively, capricious melodies D. the richness and melodic drama of the music
Question 68: According to the passage, "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty" are _________
A. dances B. songs C. operas D. plays
Question 69: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovsky's influence on ballet music B.Tchaikovsky's unhappiness leading to suicide
C. the patronage of Madame von Meck D. Tchaikovsky's productivity in composing
Question 70: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "behind"?
A. supporting B. in back of C. going beyond D. concealing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in
Question 71: As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the talk show.
A. You have remained calm for a long time in spite of your fear of the talk show.
B. Talk shows are only intimidating for people who are not extremely calm.
C. Provided you do not get nervous, the talk show won't go badly for you.
D. Even if you are afraid of the talk show, it is important not to express it.
Question 72: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
B. You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind.
C. You should persuade him to change his mind.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.
Question 73: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
Question 74: He didn't notice anything. We might have been in trouble otherwise.
A. If he noticed anything, we would be in trouble.
B. If he hadn't noticed anything, we couldn't have been in trouble.
C. If he had noticed anything, we could have been in trouble.
D. If he noticed anything, we could have been in trouble
Question 75. . I was under a strong impression that she had not told the truth.
A. I believed that she had not told the truth. B. I doubted that she had not told the truth.
C. I protested that she had not told the truth. D. I insisted that she had not told the truth.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.

Question 76: _________ better than cure.

A. People say that prevention to be B. That prevention to be said
C. It was said that prevention is D. Prevention is said to be
Question 77: Many of the current international problems we are now facing________
A. linguistic incompetencies B. are the result of misunderstandings
C. are the result of not understanding themselves
D. lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
Question 78: We got on well when we shared a flat,_______
A. in spite of the different in our old B. although the difference in our age
C. in spite that fact that I was much older than her D. despite her being much older than me
Question 79: Having been selected to present the Association of American Engineers at the International
Convention, _____.
A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech
Question 80: When you do something, you should _________.
A. get through to B. turn over a new leaf C. weigh up the pros and cons D. go down well with
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