(2023) Đề thi thử Tiếng anh Sở giáo dục và đào tạo Liên Trường THPT Hải Phòng (Lần 2) có đáp án

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.

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 26 to 30. Tornadoes are giant rotating columns of air. They form in thunderstorms when there is a great difference in the temperature and humidity of the lower and upper atmosphere. They can be very dangerous and very destructive. There are different varieties of tornadoes. They can be very big or small. Some tornadoes are only a few feet across and others can travel across an entire state. Tornadoes· stretch from the ground high into the sky. Usually, people rate them from F0 to F5, F5 being the most dangerous with wind speeds of around 261-318 miles per hour. They are a very violent force of nature and can lay whole towns completely flat. Tornadoes can happen all over the world but a lot of them happen in the central United States in a region called Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley is made up of the low, flat states of the central United States between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. Even though Tornado Alley is the most common place for tornadoes, the deadliest recorded tornado was in Bangladesh in 1989 and killed around 1,300 people. Recently, massive tornadoes destroyed large parts of Alabama in the United States, a state that does not usually have tornadoes. 

Which of the following is NOT true about tornadoes?

What does the word “them” in the passage refer to?

Where do most tornadoes happen?

The word “varieties” in the passage to closest in meaning to ______ .

What would be a good tittle for this passage?

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.

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 34 to 40.

 Within the space of a few decades, video game technology has changed beyond recognition. From basic single – player computer games involving simple stick controls, we can now manipulate the movements of computer game characters with our bodies. We can even invite other people from anywhere in the world to join us in online games. So how might gaming evolve in the next few decades? The average age of gamers has risen to about 30 in recent years. Experts agree that this trend is likely to continue. Not only are people continuing to play games later in life, but now even older people with no computer skills can also confidently take part in the games console revolution. More and more games are designed to need very little pressing of buttons. Games of the future may even be completely voice – activated. Because of this user – friendliness, game designers are trying to appeal to a whole new market the middle – aged. We may soon see the release of games with themes such gardening or cookery. The younger generation, however, can push themselves harder with more serious gaming and they expect games to become to a lot more physical in the future. There are already some games that sense the movement of any part of the body. Soon, games consoles will even be adapted to the way we feel through our facial expressions. Some games will feel more real than ever through the use of 3D imagery. Today’s most advanced video games are played in the home, but it is already common for people to continue playing them wherever they go via their phones or similarly – sized gadgets. Businesses could even try to take advantage of this, couldn’t they? They could start advertising within games that are being played by people in their target groups, those who live in certain areas or by people with particular tastes.

Which of the following can be inferred from the final paragraph?

According to paragraph 2, what has happened to gamers recently?

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to ______ .

The word “adapted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______ .

Which of the following is NOT true about future games according to the passage?

The word “manipulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______ .

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

______ , we will tell him to call you.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.  We all have heard that good study habits involve sitting somewhere quite, sticking to a schedule and setting yourself targets. (41) ______ , such habits don’t work for everyone and cognitive scientists have come up with some new findings. In fact, the brain makes subtle associations between what is studying and the background sensations it has at the time. Restricting study to one place may therefore have (42) ______ effects because when the context is varied, the information being studied is enriched and forgetting is slowed down. In effect, the information is given more support from the multiple associations. Evidence also shows that varying the type of material studied in a single sitting leaves a deeper impression on the brain than does concentrating on (43) ______ skill at a time. Musicians have known this for years, as have athletes (44) ______ routinely incorporate strength, speed and skill drills into their workout. These ideas seem to work when applied to any subject so it seems time for this (45) ______ to studying to be taken more seriously. (Adapted from Complete Advanced by Laura Matthews and Barbara Thomas)

(41) ______ , such habits don’t work for everyone and cognitive scientists have come up with some new findings.  

Restricting study to one place may therefore have (42) ______ effects because when the context is varied, the information being studied is enriched and forgetting is slowed down.

Evidence also shows that varying the type of material studied in a single sitting leaves a deeper impression on the brain than does concentrating on (43) ______ skill at a time.

Musicians have known this for years, as have athletes (44) ______ routinely incorporate strength, speed and skill drills into their workout.

These ideas seem to work when applied to any subject so it seems time for this (45) ______ to studying to be taken more seriously.

Her grandfather’s illness was ______ we thought at first.

The church ______ next to the old power station in 1582.

______ president of the United States has the power to veto a bill.

I’m not trying to put you on the ______ , but could you explain why you did that?

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, ______ ?

The chairman has also _______ his approval for an investigation into the case.

It took her several months to ______ Michael when they ended their relationship.

When you rang last night, I ______ in the garden so I didn’t hear the phone.

Though the world is becoming ______ , the feelings of friendship are sometimes forgotten.

The books ______ by William Shakespeare are interesting.

If we don’t do anything ______ the ice on the poles from melting, the earth will be flooded one day.

Customers are not satisfied ______ this product. It causes allergic reactions.

The body doesn’t ______ these fatty acids, so they have to be consumed.

At least six pet food companies have to ______ products made with imported wheat contaminated with a toxic chemical.

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.

I’m trying to learn English, and I find it very demanding.

The advent of scientific thinking has institutionalized the idea that knowledge has to progress and can do so only through research.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Kevin is asking Sarah for using her computer.

- Kevin: “Do you mind if I use your computer?”                                   - Sarah: “ ______ ”

John and Peter are talking about Chat GPT.

- John: “In my opinion, students can take advantage of Chat GPT in their study and exams.”

- Peter: “ ______ . Also teachers should update their knowledge and enhance their skill to cope with student’s tricks.”

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.

The president is resigned to public indifference to his latest initiative.

He really seems to have fallen on his feet. He got a new job and found a flat within a week of arriving in the city.

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.

He isn’t qualified. He is not given important tasks.

Jack climbed onto the roof. Then he managed to escape from the rising flood waters.

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.

I met him three days ago, he was looking sad because he had failed the oral test.

Many devoted teachers from different countries joined the cultural exchange festival and shared his cultural identities.

Some people consider this evidence of neglected importance, yet there is a compelling one to the contrary.

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.

It’s unnecessary for you to do your homework now.

She asked me: “Why didn’t you come here yesterday?”

The last time Camelia went to my house was two years ago.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.