(2023) Đề thi thử Tiếng anh THPT Bỉm Sơn, Thanh Hóa (Lần 2) có đáp án

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.

Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn't eat any chocolate. 

When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 

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

Peter: "The water in this lake is getting worse and worse". 

John:" ____________". It is giving off a horrible smell.  

Jenny: "Could you show me the way to the post office?’ - Jack: "___________" 

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 7 to 11.     Fairies today are the stuff of children's stories, little magical people with wings, often shining with light. Typically pretty and female, like Tinkerbell in Peter Pan, they usually use their magic to do small things and are mostly friendly to humans.     We owe many of our modern ideas about fairies to Shakespeare and stories from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although we can see the origins of fairies as far back as the Ancient Greeks, we can see similar creatures in many cultures. The earliest fairy-like creatures can be found in the Greek idea that trees and rivers had spirits called dryads and nymphs. Some people think these creatures were originally the gods of earlier, pagan religions that worshipped nature. They were replaced by the Greek and Roman gods, and then later by the Christian God, and became smaller, less powerful figures as they lost importance.     Another explanation suggests the origin of fairies is a memory of real people, not spirits. So, for example, when tribes with metal weapons invaded land where people only used stone weapons, some of the people escaped and hid in forests and caves. Further support for this idea is that fairies were thought to be afraid of iron and could not touch it. Living outside of society, the hiding people probably stole food and attacked villages. This might explain why fairies were often described as playing tricks on humans. Hundreds of years ago, people actually believed that fairies stole new babies and replaced them with a 'changeling' – a fairy baby – or that they took new mothers and made them feed fairy babies with their milk.     While most people no longer believe in fairies, only a hundred years ago some people were very willing to think they might exist. In 1917, 16-year-old Elsie Wright took two photos of her cousin, nine-year-old Frances Griffiths, sitting with fairies. Some photography experts thought they were fake, while others weren't sure. But Arthur Conan Doyle, the writer of the Sherlock Holmes detective stories, believed they were real. He published the original pictures, and three more the girls took for him, in a magazine called The Strand, in 1920. The girls only admitted the photos were fake years later in 1983, created using pictures of dancers that Elsie copied from a book. 

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? 

According to paragraph 1, fairies are_______. 

The word “fake” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______. 

In paragraph 2, the phrase “these creatures” in bold refer to_______.

Which of the following is TRUE about fairies, according to the passage?

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. 

Although compulsory lying doesn't have its own diagnostic criteria in the DSM, it does have some unique signs. 

The puppy stood up slowly, wagged its tail, blinking its eyes, and barked.

He didn’t meet her even one time since they said good bye together. 

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. 

It is really incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts. 

Once heralded as a future star of the technological world, Daniel came a cropper when his product proved to be a total flop.  

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 17 to 21.     There are many types of English around the world. Some well-known varieties in Asia include Chinglish in China, Singlish in Singapore and Japanese English. A group of language experts in Japan is troubled by how the government uses English. ___(17)_____, it says the government uses computer or online translation too much. Researchers say many translations create strange and confusing words and expressions _(18)_______are confusing to English speakers. The researchers worry this could have a negative impact on Japan's tourist industry. They even say the increasing number of unsuitable words is becoming a "national embarrassment" in Japan.     The research team says computer software gives ____(19)_______ or incorrect translations for individual  kanji - the Chinese characters used inJapanese writing. There are____(20)________ examples of this,  including "Hello Work" - the name for job centers, and "Go To Travel" a plan to help tourism in Japan during  the COVID-19 pandemic. The team says software creates, "unintentionally funny translations that could easily be corrected if they were just checked by an English speaker". Businesses also create this English. The Christmas message being used by the Seibu Sogo department store has raised ____(21)____. It says "Stay Positive." Many people believe this is the wrong thing to say during coronavirus and "Stay Happy" would be better. 

 ___(17)_____, it says the government uses computer or online translation too much.

Researchers say many translations create strange and confusing words and expressions _(18)_______are confusing to English speakers.

The research team says computer software gives ____(19)_______ or incorrect translations for individual  kanji - the Chinese characters used inJapanese writing.

There are____(20)________ examples of this,  including "Hello Work" - the name for job centers, and "Go To Travel" a plan to help tourism in Japan during  the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses also create this English. The Christmas message being used by the Seibu Sogo department store has raised ____(21)____.

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

The problem of ______ among young people is hard to solve. 

The more I tried my best to help her, ____________ she became. 

________the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train. 

A number of accusations have been ________ against Mark by his former colleagues.

It’s an hour since he _______, so he must be at the office now. 

Mary’s husband gave her a ____________ bag. 

He always goes______ a walk in the early morning. 

I’ll _____ you off this time but the next time you’ll be punished. 

Peter is thinking of changing his job because there are few_________ of promotion.

My father _____ when he found out that I’d damaged the car. 

Thomas ______ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard.

Bill Gates made his money by satisfying the ______for computer operating system that were easy to use. 

John will look for a job __________. 

She called me yesterday, __________? 

Everyone thought Emma should accept the offer. _________, she turned it down.

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 37 to 43.     

Since it’s a relatively new technology, there’s little research to establish the long-term consequences, good or bad, of social media use. However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. The following are negative experiences that social media may promote.     Even if you know that images you’re viewing on social media are manipulated, they can still make you feel insecure about how you look or what’s going on in your own life. Similarly, we’re all aware that other people tend to share just the highlights of their lives, rarely the low points that everyone experiences. But that doesn’t lessen those feelings of envy and dissatisfaction when you’re scrolling through a friend’s airbrushed photos of their tropical beach holiday or reading about their exciting new promotion at work.     While fear of missing out (FOMO) has been around far longer than social media, sites such as Facebook and Instagram seem to exacerbate feelings that others are having more fun or living better lives than you are. The idea that you’re missing out on certain things can impact your self-esteem, trigger anxiety, and fuel even greater social media use, much like an addiction. FOMO can compel you to pick up your phone every few minutes to check for updates, or compulsively respond to each and every alert—even if that means taking risks while you’re driving, missing out on sleep at night, or prioritizing social media interaction over real world relationships.      A study at the University of Pennsylvania found that high usage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram increases rather decreases feelings of loneliness. Conversely, the study found that reducing social media usage can actually make you feel less lonely and isolated and improve your overall wellbeing.     Human beings need face-to-face contact to be mentally healthy. Nothing reduces stress and boosts your mood faster or more effectively than eye-to-eye contact with someone who cares about you. The more you prioritize social media interaction over in-person relationships, the more you’re at risk for developing or exacerbating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.     About 10 percent of teens report being bullied on social media and many other users are subjected to offensive comments. Social media platforms such as Twitter can be hotspots for spreading hurtful rumors, lies, and abuse that can leave lasting emotional scars.     Sharing endless selfies and all your innermost thoughts on social media can create an unhealthy self centeredness and distance you from real-life connections.  

What does the passage mainly discuss?

The word “fuel” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________. 

The word “exacerbating”in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.

Which is NOT TRUE about social media according to the passage? 

According to the passage, which of the following is not mentioned as one of the negative experiences when using social media? 

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. 

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 

The students didn’t revise for their exams. They didn’t realize how important the exams were.

The path down the mountain was slippery. It was hard for us to stay on our feet.

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. 

I last met my grandparents five years ago.

I didn’t know that was her birthday so I didn’t buy her a present. 

I didn’t know that was her birthday so I didn’t buy her a present. 

It’s very likely that the company will accept his application.  

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest inthe position of the main stress in each of the followings. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest inthe position of the main stress in each of the followings.