25 BỘ ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA - MÔN TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ SỐ 21)
50 câu hỏi
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.
generous
suspicious
constancy
sympathy
Đáp Án B. (Trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai, các từ còn lại rơi vào âm thứ nhất)
A.generous /ˈdʒenərəs/ (adj): hào phóng, rộng rãi.
(Đuôi “ous” trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3 từ phải sang trái).
B. Suspicious /səˈspɪʃəs/ (adj): khả nghi.
(Đuôi “ious” trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết đứng trước nó).
C. Constancy /ˈkɑːnstənsi/ (n): tính kiên định, lòng chung thủy.
D. Sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ (n): sự đồng cảm.
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.
effect
event
emerge
even
Đáp Án D. (Trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, các từ còn lại rơi vào âm thứ hai)
A. effect /ɪˈfekt/ (n): tầm ảnh hưởng.
B. event /ɪˈvent/ (n): sự kiện.
C. emerge /iˈmɜːrdʒ/ (v): nổi lên, hiện lên.
D. even /ˈiːvn/ (adv): thậm chí.
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.
afterwards
advise
agree
allow
Đáp Án A. (“a” được phát âm là /æ/, còn lại là /ə/)
A. afterwards /ˈæftərwərdz/ (adv): sau đó.
B. advise /ədˈvaɪz/ (v): khuyên giải.
C. agree /əˈɡriː/ (v): đồng ý
D. allow /əˈlaʊ/ (v): cho phép.
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.
accurate
accept
accident
success
Đáp Án A. (“cc” được phát âm là /k/, còn lại là /s/)
A. accurate /ˈækjərət/ (adj): chính xác.
B. accept /əkˈsept/ (v): chấp nhận.
C. accident /ˈæksɪdənt/ (n): tai nạn.
D. success /səkˈses/ (n): sự thành công.
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.
“ _________” - “Yes, a bit cold, though.”
Cold weather, isn’t it?
Bad weather, don’t you think?
Freezing, isn’t it?
Nice day, isn’t it?
Đáp Án D.
“Hôm nay là một ngày đẹp trời nhỉ?” – “Đúng, mặc dù hơi lạnh.”
A. Trời lạnh nhỉ?
B. Thời tiết xấu quá, bạn có nghĩ vậy không?
C. Hôm nay lạnh cóng nhỉ?
D. Hôm nay là một ngày đẹp trời nhỉ?
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.
“Did you have a good trip?” - “ _________”
Thank you, good.
I like that very much.
Yes, thanks. It’s was fine.
Oh, it is so good.
Đáp Án C.
“Bạn đã có một chuyến đi tốt chứ?” – “Có, cám ơn. Nó ổn.”
A. Cám ơn, tốt.
B. Tôi rất thích nó.
C. Có, cám ơn. Nó ổn.
D. Ồ, nó rất tốt.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.
come out of boredom
come in large numbers
come without knowing what they will see
come by plane
Đáp Án B.
A. Come out of boredom: tránh sự nhàm chán.
B. Come in large numbers: đi với số lượng lớn = Flock: tụ tập, tụ họp thành bầy.
C. Come without knowing what they will see: cứ đi mà không cần quan tâm những gì họ thấy.
D. Come by plane: đi bằng máy bay.
Dịch câu: Du khách hôm nay tụ tập để xem hai thác nước tạo thành thác Niagara.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free trade agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among member states.
reconcile
strengthen
prolong
augment
Đáp Án A.
A. Reconcile (v): hòa giải = Settle (v): giải quyết.
B. Strengthen (v): củng cố.
C. Prolong (v): kéo dài.
D. Augment (v): tăng lên.
Dịch câu: Tổ chức có thẩm quyền quản lý và điều chỉnh các hiệp định thương mại tự do mới và hiện có, giám sát các hoạt động thương mại thế giới và giải quyết các tranh chấp thương mại giữa các nước thành viên.
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.
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
be confident
be pessimistic
be optimistic
be smart
Đáp Án B.
A. be confident: tự tin.
B. be pessimistic: bi quan >< look on the bright side: lạc quan.
C. be optimistic: lạc quan.
D. be smart: thông mình, lỗi lạc.
Dịch câu: Anh họ của tôi có xu hướng trở nên lạc quan trong mọi hoàn cảnh.
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 council demolished it.
started
did
made
construct
Đáp Án D.
A. started: bắt đầu.
B. did: làm.
C. made: chế tạo.
D. construct: xây dựng >< demolished: phá hủy.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _________of a receptionist or tourist guide.
location
position
site
word.
Đáp Án B.
A. Location (n): vị trí địa lý.
B. Position (n): vị trí.
C. Site (n): cảnh.
D. Word (n): từ ngữ.
Dịch câu: Cô ấy thích gặp mọi người và du lịch nên cô ấy muốn đăng kí một vị trí của lễ tân hoặc hướng dẫn viên du lịch.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
To my _________, I was not offered the job.
happiness
dream
joy
disappointment
Đáp Án D.
A. Happiness (n): sự hạnh phúc.
B. Dream (n): ước mơ.
C. Joy (n): sự vui vẻ.
D. Disappointment (n): sự thất vọng.
Dịch câu: Thật thất vọng, tôi không được nhận việc.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
He could not play in the game _________ his foot injury.
because
due to the fact that
because of
for
Đáp án C.
Cụm từ chỉ lý do:
Because of / Due to / Owing to + V-ing / Noun / pronoun
Dịch câu: Anh ấy không thể tham gia trận đấu vì chấn thương chân.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Martin asked me _________.
how is my father
how my father is
how was my father
how my father was
Đáp Án D.
Đây là câu tường thuật, không phải câu hỏi nên không thể đảo động từ lên trước.
Trong câu tường thuật gián tiếp lùi 1 thì: “how my father is” là thì hiện tại, lùi 1 thì thành “how my father was”.
Dịch câu: Martin hỏi tôi rằng cha tôi có khỏe không.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
By the time a baby has reached his first birthday, he should _________sit up or even stand up.
to be able to
able to
to be able
be able to
Đáp Án D.
“somebody should be able to do something” thể hiện sự tin tưởng vào khả năng làm gì của ai đó.
Dịch câu: Cho tới sinh nhật đầu tiên của một đứa bé, nó có lẽ sẽ biết ngồi hoặc thậm chí biết đứng.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
“All right, I’ll wait for you” She agreed _________for me.
to wait
not to wait
waiting
wait to
Đáp Án A.
Ta có cấu trúc “S + agree + to/not to V-inf”, mang nghĩa là “Đồng ý làm gì”
Trong câu này, ta thấy có 2 đáp án A và B hợp lý về mặt ngữ pháp. Tuy nhiên, căn cứ vào câu vế trước, đáp án B không hợp lý về nghĩa, vì trong câu trước chủ thể “she” đã đồng ý “wait for you” rồi.
Dịch câu: “Được rồi, tớ sẽ chờ cậu”. Cô ấy đã đồng ý chờ tôi.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
They arrived _______ that train station late because their taxi had broken _________.
at / down
for / off
on / over
on / up
Đáp Án A.
- Sau “arrive” có thể xuất hiện 1 trong 2 giới từ “in” hoặc “at”
+ arrive in: Đến (Tuy nhiên địa điểm trong trường hợp này là địa điểm lớn.
Eg: arrive in Ha Noi, arrive in Fracce…)
+ arrive at: Đến (Địa điểm nhỏ.
Eg: arrive at the airport, arrive at the station…)
Trong trường hợp này, ta chọn “arrive at”
- break down: vỡ, hỏng, trục trặc
Dịch câu: Họ đến nhà ga muộn vì xe taxi bị hỏng.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The success of shared holidays depends on _________you shared it with.
whose
who
whom
which
Đáp án A
Whose dùng để chỉ sở hữu cho danh từ chỉ người hoặc vật, thường thay cho các từ: her, his, their, hoặc hình thức ‘s. Cấu trúc: N (person, thing) + WHOSE + N + V
Đáp án B “Who” thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người làm chủ từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ. Cấu trúc: N (person) + WHO + V + O
Đáp án D “ Which” thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật, làm chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ. Cấu trúc: N (thing) + WHICH + V + O; N (thing) + WHICH + S + V
“Whom” thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người làm tân ngữ cho động từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ. Cấu trúc: N (person) + WHOM + S + V
Dịch câu: Sự thành công của kì nghỉ chung phụ thuộc vào việc bạn đi nghỉ cùng ai.
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.
employment
employees
employers
unemployment
Chọn D
A. Employment (n): sự làm công
B. Employees (n): người ứng tuyển
C. Employers (n): người tuyển dụng
D. Unemployment (n): sự thất nghiệp
Dịch câu: Vấn đề thất nghiệp của giới trẻ rất khó để giải quyết.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Since 1980, scientists the world over _________ a lot of things to fight against AIDS.
have done
are doing
did
had done
Chọn A
Trong câu xuất hiện giới từ “since”, nên động từ chính trong câu phải được chia ở thì hiện tại hoàn thành để chỉ hành động diễn ra liên tục từ quá khứ đến hiện tại.
Dịch câu: Rất nhiều nhà khoa học trên toàn thế giới đã làm rất nhiều thứ để chống lại bệnh AIDS kể từ năm 1980.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Birds aren t all the same. There are many different _________.
categories
species
animals
plants
Chọn B
A. Categories (n): thể loại
B. Species (n): loài
C. Animals (n): động vật
D. Plants (n): thực vật
Dịch câu: Không phải tất cả chim đều giống nhau. Có rất nhiều giống loài khác nhau.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The mountain gorilla is on the verge of _________.
extinct
extraction
extinguish
extinction
Chọn D
A. extinct(v): tuyệt chủng
B. extraction(n): sự khai thác
C. extinguish(v): dập tắt
D. extinction(n): sự tuyệt chủng
Dịch câu: Ngọn núi khỉ đột đang trên bờ vực tuyệt chủng.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Synchronized swimming is a sport in which groups of swimmers _________in patterns in
the water to music.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Synchronized swimming is a sport in which groups of swimmers _________in patterns in the water to music.
go
move
dive
jump
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
A. go (v): đi
B. move (v): di chuyển
C. dive (v): lặn
D. jump (v): nhảy
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn B.
Dịch: Bơi lội nghệ thuật là một môn thể thao bao gồm một nhóm vận động viên bơi lội di chuyển theo đội hình dưới nước theo nhạc.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Katherine Curtis developed the _________ for the competition of synchronized swimming.
regulations
formula
laws
principles
Chọn B
A. regulation(n): quy định
B. formula(n): thể lệ
C. laws(n): luật lệ
D. principles(n): nguyên tắc
Dịch câu: Katherine Curtis đã thành lập nên thể lệ thi của bộ môn thể thao bơi lội nghệ thuật.
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 25
After years of cooler climate, the days get longer, the buds (25) ________ in the trees, birds sing, and the world (26) ________ a green dress. Springtime passes (27) ________ summer. The whole world knows that summer will not (28) ________ forever. The magic of all the spells in the world cannot keep it for us. The flowers blossom, the leaves turn yellow and then drop to the ground, (29) ________ the world turns into autumn whether people like it or not.
put off
take up
fall off
come out
Chọn D
A. put off (v) = delay (v) = postpone (v): trì hoãn
B. take up (v): bắt đầu (một hoạt động)
C. fall off (v): rơi khỏi: từ chối, giảm bớt
D. come out (v): thoát ra, xuất hiện
“… the buds COME OUT in the trees, birds sing…” (…chồi nhú trên cây, chim chóc hót,…)
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 26
After years of cooler climate, the days get longer, the buds (25) ________ in the trees, birds sing, and the world (26) ________ a green dress. Springtime passes (27) ________ summer. The whole world knows that summer will not (28) ________ forever. The magic of all the spells in the world cannot keep it for us. The flowers blossom, the leaves turn yellow and then drop to the ground, (29) ________ the world turns into autumn whether people like it or not.
carries on
puts on
looks after
comes round
Chọn B
A. carry on (v): tiếp tục
B. put on (v) = wear: mắc, khoác lên
C. look after (v): trong coi, chăm sóc
D. come round (v): cuối cùng cũng đồng ý làm gì; đến thăm
“… and the world PUTS ON a green dress.”
(… và thế giới khoác lên một chiếc váy xanh lục.)
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 27
After years of cooler climate, the days get longer, the buds (25) ________ in the trees, birds sing, and the world (26) ________ a green dress. Springtime passes (27) ________ summer. The whole world knows that summer will not (28) ________ forever. The magic of all the spells in the world cannot keep it for us. The flowers blossom, the leaves turn yellow and then drop to the ground, (29) ________ the world turns into autumn whether people like it or not.
from
by
into
on
Chọn C
A. pass from (v): chuyển từ
B. pass by (v): đi qua
C. pass into (v): chuyển sang
D. pass on (v): chấp thuận, đồng ý, đưa
Dịch câu: Mùa xuân chuyển sang mùa hạ.
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28
After years of cooler climate, the days get longer, the buds (25) ________ in the trees, birds sing, and the world (26) ________ a green dress. Springtime passes (27) ________ summer. The whole world knows that summer will not (28) ________ forever. The magic of all the spells in the world cannot keep it for us. The flowers blossom, the leaves turn yellow and then drop to the ground, (29) ________ the world turns into autumn whether people like it or not.
succumb
evaluate
forego
last
Chọn D
A. succumb (v): không chống nổi, bị đè bẹp
B. evaluate (v): đánh giá, định giá
C. forego (v): đi trước
D. last (v): kéo dài, tiếp tục/tồn tại mãi
Dịch câu: Mọi người đều biết mùa hạ sẽ không KÉO DÀI MÃI.
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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 29
After years of cooler climate, the days get longer, the buds (25) ________ in the trees, birds sing, and the world (26) ________ a green dress. Springtime passes (27) ________ summer. The whole world knows that summer will not (28) ________ forever. The magic of all the spells in the world cannot keep it for us. The flowers blossom, the leaves turn yellow and then drop to the ground, (29) ________ the world turns into autumn whether people like it or not.
and
therefore
since
whereas
Chọn A
A. and: và
B. therefore: vì vậy
C. since: từ khi, bởi vì
D. whereas: trong khi
Dịch câu: Hoa nở, lá úa vàng rồi rụng xuống đất, và thế giới chuyển sang mùa thù dù mọi người có thích điều đó hay không.
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 30 to 34.
In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in musiC. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop musiC. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
The passage is mainly about
Why the Beatles split up after 7 years
The Beatles’ fame and success
How the Beatles became more successful than other groups
Many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song
Chọn B
Đoạn văn chủ yếu là về ______.
A. Tại sao nhóm The Beatles giải tán sau 7 năm
B. Danh tiếng và sự thành công của nhóm The Beatles
C. Cách nhóm The Beatles trở nên thành công hơn các nhóm khác
D. Nhiều người có khả năng hát một bài hát của nhóm The Beatles
Dẫn chứng: In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world... However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out.
Dịch bài:
Trong những năm 1960, The Beatles có lẽ là nhóm nhạc pop nổi tiếng nhất trên thế giới. Kể từ đó, đã có rất nhiều nhóm nhạc đã đạt được danh tiếng to lớn, vì vậy có lẽ bây giờ khó tưởng tượng được The Beatles đã gây chú ý như thế nào vào thời điểm đó. Họ là bốn chàng trai từ phía bắc nước Anh và không ai trong số họ đã được đào tạo về âm nhạc. Họ bắt đầu bằng cách biểu diễn và thu âm các bài hát của người Mỹ da đen và họ đã có một số thành công với những bài hát này. Sau đó, họ bắt đầu viết bài hát của họ và đó là khi họ trở nên nổi tiếng. The Beatles đã thay đổi nhạc pop. Họ là nhóm nhạc pop đầu tiên đạt được thành công lớn từ những bài hát họ tự viết. Sau đó tạo sự phổ biến với các nhóm nhạc và ca sĩ để viết các bài hát của họ. The Beatles đã không có một sự nghiệp lâu dài. Kỷ lục hit đầu tiên của họ là vào năm 1963 và họ chia tay năm 1970. Họ dừng biểu diễn trực tiếp vào năm 1966 bởi vì nó trở nên quá nguy hiểm đối với họ - người hâm mộ của họ rất hào hứng đến nỗi họ vây quanh ban nhạc và cố gắng lấy quần áo của họ làm quà lưu niệm! Tuy nhiên, ngày hôm nay một số ca khúc của họ vẫn nổi tiếng như khi chúng mới ra mắt lần đầu tiên. Trên khắp thế giới, nhiều người có thể hát một phần bài hát Beatles nếu bạn yêu cầu họ.
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 30 to 34.
In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in musiC. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop musiC. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
The four boys of the Beatles _________.
Were at the same age
Came from a town in the north of England
Came from the same family
Received good training in music
Chọn B
Bốn chàng trai của nhóm The Beatles ______.
A. ở cùng độ tuổi
B. đến từ một thị trấn ở phía Bắc nước Anh
C. đến từ cùng một gia đình.
D. nhận được sự huấn luyện tốt về âm nhạc
Dẫn chứng: They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music.
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 30 to 34.
In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in musiC. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop musiC. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to
shocking
bad
notorious
popular
Chọn A
Từ "sensational" có ý nghĩa gần nhất với _____.
A. sốc
B. xấu
C. hiển nhiên
D. phổ biến
Sensational = shocking (adj): giật gân, gây chú ý.
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 30 to 34.
In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in musiC. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop musiC. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
The first songs of the Beatles were _________.
paid a lot of money
broadcast on the radio
written by themselves
written by black Americans
Chọn D
Những bài hát đầu tiên của Beatles _____.
A. đã được trả rất nhiều tiền
B. đã được phát sóng trên đài
C. đã được viết bởi chính họ
D. đã được viết bởi người Mỹ da đen
Đáp án A, B không được đề cập đến trong bài.
Đáp án C sai. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans
Dẫn chứng: Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular.
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 30 to 34.
In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in musiC. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop musiC. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
What is not true about the Beatles?
They became famous when they wrote their own songs
They had a long stable career
The members had no training in music
They were afraid of being hurt by fans
Chọn B
Điều gì không đúng về The Beatles?
A. Họ trở nên nổi tiếng khi họ viết bài hát của mình
B. Họ đã có một sự nghiệp ổn định
C. Các thành viên đã không có sự đào tạo về âm nhạc
D. Họ sợ bị gây thương tích bởi người hâm mộ
Đáp án A đúng. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular.
Đáp án C đúng. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music.
Đáp án D đúng. because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs
Dẫn chứng: The Beatles did not have a long career. => Họ không có một sự nghiệp lâu dài.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
In line 12, the word “They” refers to _________
Walls
Animals
Materials
Artists
Chọn D
Từ “They” nhắc tới ……………
A. bức tường
B. động vật
C. chất liệu
D. hoạ sĩ
Dẫn chứng: Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Những nhà hoạ sĩ mà thời buổi đầu vẽ những con vật đã hoàn thành một di tích và những nhiệm vụ khó khăn. Họ không chỉ giới hạn bản thân với những bức tường dễ chạm tới mà còn mang chất liệu vẽ của mình đến những khu vực đòi hỏi phải trèo lên những bức tường dốc hoặc là bò vào những hành lang hẹp trong quần thể Lascaux.
Do đó, họ ở đây là chỉ những người nghệ sĩ.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?
It is home to rare animals.
It is known for horse-racing events,
It has attracted many famous artists.
It has a large number of caves.
Chọn D
Dựa vào đoạn văn, điều nào sau đây là đúng khi nói về phía Nam nước Pháp?
A. Đây là nhà của rất nhiều loài động vật quý hiếm.
B. Nó được biết đến bởi những sự kiện đua ngựa.
C. Nó thu hút rất nhiều hoạ sĩ nổi tiếng.
D. Nó có rất nhiều hang động.
Dẫn chứng: When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
Hidden Prehistoric Paintings
Determining the Age of French Caves
Wild Animals in Art
Exploring Caves Respectfully
Chọn A
Đâu là nhan đề tóm tắt nội dung chính của cả đoạn?
A. Những bức hoạ thời kì trước bị ẩn đi
B. Xác định độ tuổi của những hang động ở Pháp
C. Những loài động vật hoang dã trong nghệ thuật
D. Khám phá những hang động một cách tôn trọng
Dẫn chứng: Bài viết tập trung nói về những bức hoạ tìm thấy trong hang động Lascaux.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task?
It was completely dark inside.
The caves were full of wild animals.
Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.
Painting materials were hard to find.
Chọn C
Tại sao việc vẽ bên trong khu quần thể Lascaux là một nhiệm vụ khó khăn?
A. Bên trong tối đen như mực.
B. Hang động đầy những loài động vật hoang dã.
C. Rất nhiều chỗ vẽ tranh khó để chạm tới.
D. Chất liệu vẽ rất khó tìm.
Dẫn chứng: Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
In line 3, the words “pays heed to” are closest in meaning to _________.
watches
discovers
notices
buys
Chọn C
Từ “pays heed to” gần nghĩa nhất với………….
A. Xem
B. Phát hiện ra
C. để ý
D. mua
Dẫn chứng: Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. - Những phát hiện này thường xuyên đến nỗi mà hiếm ai để ý đến.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
What does the passage say happened at the Lascaux caves in 1963?
Another part was discovered.
Visitors were prohibited from entering.
A new entrance was created
A new lighting system was installed.
Chọn B
Chuyện gì đã xảy ra ở hang Lascaux vào năm 1963?
A. Một bộ phận khác được tìm ra
B. Khách bị cấm không được vào
C. Một lối vào mới được tạo ra
D. Một hệ thống ánh sáng mới được cài đặt.
Dẫn chứng: To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
According to the passage, all of the following have caused damage to the paintings EXCEPT _________.
water
temperature changes
air movement
light
Chọn D
Theo đoạn văn, tất cả những thứ sau đều gây thiệt hại đến những bức tranh, TRỪ:
A. nước
B. sự thay đổi nhiệt độ
C. dòng chuyển động của không khí
D. ánh sáng
Dẫn chứng: Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside.
Cần tránh nhầm lẫn với câu dưới: Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago
(Mặc dù không ở ngoài trực tiếp với không khí, nơi mà ánh sáng tự nhiên lẽ ra đã phá huỷ chúng từ trước đó). Để ý thì của động từ - would have destroyed - lẽ ra đã phá huỷ, chứ không thực tế phá huỷ.
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 35 to 42.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
According to the passage, which animals appear most often on the cave walls?
Horses
Bison
Birds
Wild cats
Chọn A
Theo đoạn văn, loài động vật nào xuất hiện thường xuyên nhất trong các bức tường trong hang động?
A. ngựa
B. bò rừng
C. chim
D. mèo hoang
Dẫn chứng: Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
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.
My uniform needs to be washed before the meeting but I’m too busy to do that.
I must have my uniform before the meeting.
I must have my uniform to be washed before the meeting.
I must have my uniform washed before the meeting.
I must get my mum to wash my uniform before the meeting
Chọn C
Nghĩa câu gốc: Đồng phục của tôi cần được giặt trước cuộc họp nhưng tôi quá bận để làm điều đó.
Câu gốc được viết lại ở thể bị động truyền khiến có cấu trúc: have + something + Past Participle (V3) (+by somebody) : nhờ ai đó làm cái gì
C. I must have my uniform washed before the meeting. Tôi phải giặt đồng phục trước cuộc họp.
Các câu khác:
A. I must have my uniform before the meeting. (thiếu động từ chính)
B. I must have my uniform to be washed before the meeting. (sai ngữ pháp)
D. I must get my mum to wash my uniform before the meeting. Tôi phải nhờ mẹ tôi giặt đồng phục trước cuộc họp. (Trong câu gốc không xuất hiện “my mum”)
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.
When Jack questioned which one I needed, I said I didn’t mind.
I would have done the choosing if they had asked me to.
It was up to me to choose between them, but I really didn't want to.
Jack said I could choose between them, but I said it didn’t matter to me
Jack wanted me to choose for him and I agreed to do so.
Chọn C
Nghĩa câu gốc: Khi Jack hỏi tôi cần cái nào, tôi nói tôi không có vấn đề với cái nào hết.
C. Jack nói tôi có thể chọn giữa chúng, nhưng tôi nói điều đó không quan trọng với tôi.
Các đáp án còn lại sai nghĩa gốc:
A. I would have done the choosing if they had asked me to. Tôi đã có thể lựa chọn nếu họ hỏi tôi.
B. It was up to me to choose between them, but I really didn’t want to. Chọn cái nào giữa chúng là tùy thuộc vào tôi, nhưng tôi thực sự không muốn làm điều này.
D. Jack wanted me to choose for him and I agreed to do so. Jack muốn tôi chọn cho anh ấy và tôi đồng ý làm như vậy.
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.
No matter how hard Fried tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car.
Fried fried hard to start the car, and with success.
Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded.
It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded.
Chọn A
No matter how + adv + mệnh đề được viết lại bằng However + adv + mệnh đề.
Cấu trúc này tương đương với các cấu trúc although, in spite of, despite hay adj/adv + as though + as if + S V, + S + V: mặc dù …nhưng.
Nghĩa câu gốc: Dù Fred có cố gắng khởi động xe đến đâu, anh cũng đã không thành công.
A. However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car. Dù cố gắng thế nào, Fried vẫn không thể khởi động xe.
Các câu khác:
B. Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success. Fried đã cố gắng hết sức để khởi động xe, và với thành công.
C. Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded. Fried đã rất cố gắng để khởi động xe, và đã thành công.
D. It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded. Rất khó khăn cho Fried để khởi động xe vì anh ta không bao giờ thành công.
Mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Scientific (A) advances and (B) other developments (C) constant eliminate some jobs and create (D) new ones.
advances
other developments
constant
new ones.
Chọn C
constant => constantly (trạng từ constantly bổ nghĩa cho động từ eliminate)
Dịch câu: Cải tiến khoa học và cá phát kiến khác liên tục loại bỏ một vài cộng việc và tạo ra những công việc mới.
Mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
I haven't (A) come (B) back to Hanoi (C) from my brother last (D) visited me
come
back
from
visited
Chọn C
From => Since (Dấu hiệu của thì Hiện tại hoàn thành – Since: kể từ khi)
Dịch câu: Tôi vẫn chưa quay trở lại Hà Nội kể từ lần cuối em trai tôi đến thăm tôi.
Mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Hai Phong is (A) the place (B) which I (C) was born and (D) grew up.
the place
which
was
grew up.
Chọn B
Which => where (Where: nơi mà)
Dịch câu: Hải Phòng là nơi mà tôi đã sinh ra và lớn lên.
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.
I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.
I didn’t know you were at home although I didn't drop in
Not knowing that you were at home, I didn’t drop in
If I knew you were at home, I would drop in
Not knowing that you were at home, but I still dropped in
Chọn B
hai vế câu cùng chủ ngữ => rút gọn về dạng chủ động/bị động tùy thuộc vào nghĩa câu gốc Trong trường hợp này, câu gốc ở dạng chủ động => dùng “knowing”
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi không biết rằng bạn đã ở nhà. Tôi không ghé qua chơi.
A. Tôi không biết bạn đang ở nhà mặc dù tôi không ghé qua.
B. Không biết rằng bạn đang ở nhà, nên tôi đã không ghé qua chơi.
C. Nếu tôi biết bạn đang ở nhà, tôi sẽ ghé qua. (Sai vì dùng câu điều kiện loại II).
D. Không biết rằng bạn đang ở nhà, nhưng tôi vẫn ghé qua.
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.
Jack wanted to get some fresh air in the apartment. He opened the window.
Jack wanted to get some fresh air in the apartment because he opened the window.
Having opened the window, the apartment could get some fresh air by Jack.
Jack got some fresh air in the apartment, even though he opened the window.
Jack opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the apartment.
Chọn D
Đề: Jack muốn có một chút không khí trong lành ở trong phòng. Ông ấy mở cửa sổ.
In order to V: để làm gì (chỉ mục đích của hành động)
A. Jack muốn có một ít không khí trong lành ở trong phòng bởi vì ông ấy mở cửa sổ.
B. Sau khi mở cửa sổ, căn phòng có thể có một ít không khí trong lành bởi Jack.
C. Jack đã có một ít không khí trong lành trong phòng, mặc dù ông ta mở cửa sổ.
D. Jack đã mở cửa sổ để có được một ít không khí trong lành trong phòng.








