TRƯỜNG THPT CHI LĂNG KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2024

ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. machine B. chemistry C. chaos D. architect
Question 2: A. email B. webcam C. settle D. plenty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. follow B. offer C. destroy D. visit
Question 4: A. confident B. different C. dangerous D. aquatic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: She can play piano very well, _______?
A. does she B. can’t she C. can she D. doesn’t she
Question 6: Lots of houses_____________ by the earthquake.
A. were destroying B. destroyed C. destroy D. were destroyed
Question 7: I'm not really interested _______ watching horror movies.
A. in B. on C. about D. of
Question 8: The cake _______ by the baker looks delicious and smells amazing.
A. bakes B. baking C. baked D. is baking
Question 9: My daughter isn’t learning to play ________violin at her school.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 10: Tom and Daisy _______ supper together when the telephone rang.
A. have had B. have C. were having D. are having
Question 11: Detective books are………………… than science fiction ones.
A. interesting B. most interesting C. the most interesting D. more interesting
Question 12: He will take the dog out for a walk __________.
A. while he was finishing his dinner B. as soon as he finishes his dinner
C. after he had finished his dinner D. before he finished his dinner
Question 13: Remember _______ the door before you leave.
A. locking B. to lock C. lock D. to locking
Question 14: Five years ago people started to preserve the __________ houses and the famous landscape.
A. traditional B. tradition C. traditionally D. Traditions
Question 15: Our flight was delayed, but we finally ______ shortly after midnight.
A. went off B. put off C. took up D. took off
Question 16: My aunt excitedly _____ a compliment on the scarf I knitted for her as a birthday present.
A. took B. passed C. paid D. caught
Question 17: After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to his
____.
A. pension B. overtime C. charity D. allowance
Question 18: I'm so _______ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. iced B. rained C. snowed D. fogged
Question 19: We want clean rivers and lakes, where we can swim without any risk to our ________.
A. mind B. feeling C. thought D. health
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 20: People of diverse background now go to different places for pleasure, business or education.
A. different B. distant C. beautiful D. isolated
Question 21: I highly appreciate Mr. Harrison's practical advice on minimizing deforestation.
A. supportive B. realistic C. constructive D. decent
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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 22: Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.
A. major B. serious C. few D. minor
Question 23: Don’t get angry with such a thing. It’s only a storm in a tea cup.
A. serious problem B. trivial thing C. commercial tension D. financial issue
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24: Maria and Alex are talking about the environment.
- Maria: “Our environment is getting more and more polluted. Do you think so?”
- Alex: “ ________ . It's really worrying.”
A. I don't think so. B. I'll think about that.
C. I don't agree D. I can't agree with you more.
Question 25: Julie is asking Alice’s permission.
- Julie: "Can I have a look at your photo album?"
- Alice: “____________________.”
A. It's a breathtaking view. B. You lied to me. C. Thank a lot D. Sure, go ahead
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 26 to 30.
It is true that keeping fit will benefit a person’s health in many ways. It has become clear in recent years,
that a large number of people are doing less and less exercise, and this is now causing (26) ______ serious
illnesses, putting a strain on doctors and hospitals. However, some experts believe that too much exercise can do
just as much damage.
Although it is true that moderate exercise such as walking can be very beneficial to a person’s health, it is
not the only one factor (27) ______ keeps us healthy. Diet is also extremely important, nd I would argue that it
is probably even more important than exercise, although the ideal is for both of these factors to work together. It
seems to me that many people are unwilling to put in the effort required to become fitter.
(28) ______, too much exercise can also cause problems. So, people are (29) ______ to take moderate
exercise and eat moderately healthily rather than embarking on extreme diets and training. In too many
instances, ultra–fit people have had heart attacks or dropped down dead.
In all, governments need to find ways of motivating people to (30) ______ responsibility for their own
health. People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a fortune, nor is it difficult to
prepare healthy meals themselves. People need to be better educated about their health.
Question 26: A. much B. another C. many D. every
Question 27: A. who B. when C. which D. what
Question 28: A. For example B. However C. Therefore D. In fact
Question 29: A. encouraged B. discouraged C. managed D. protected
Question 30: A. do B. make C. give D. take
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 31 to 35.
Most people want to be polite and behave well around others. Being polite involves good manners of eating and
appropriate ways of greeting and talking to people, and giving and receiving gifts. Polite behaviours may differ from
culture to culture.
In the United States, people prefer to shake hands firmly for a few seconds. In some Middle Eastern countries,
people hold each other’s hands gently for a longer time. What about eye contact? In some countries, you show
respect when you look at someone directly in the eyes. In other parts of the world, to look at someone directly is
rude. Another difference is personal space. In North America, people usually stand about an arm’s length apart
during a conversation. However, in Latin America, people seem to stand closer.
If you are going to live, work, or study in another country, you should learn about its culture, in this way, you
can be polite and make a good impression. Politeness can be good for making friends and doing business as well.
(Adapted from Skills for Success by McVeigh and Bixby)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
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 A. Politeness in different cultures B. Table manners around the world
C. Giving and receiving gifts D. Greeting and talking to people
Question 32: According to paragraph 2, in which part of the world do people hold hands gently?
A. In some Middle Eastern countries B. In the United States
C. In North America D. In Latin America
Question 33: The word rude in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. unclear B. careful B. impolite D. friendly
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of differences
in politeness around the world?
A. shaking hands B. personal space C. eye contact D. facial expressions
Question 35: The word its in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. conversation B. country C. space D. arm
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 36 to 42.
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on the moon. Perhaps
inspired by this major event and earlier space flights, science fiction writers in the late 1960s and 1970s wrote a
countless number of stories about people traveling to space for a vacation. Many people at that time believed
that families in the early 21 st century would routinely take trips to the moon for sightseeing, and popular movies
and TV shows fueled this belief. Take the example of 2001: A Space Odyssey which was released in 1968. This
movie had a famous scene that showed businessmen traveling through space.
In the 1980s space travel for ordinary people was not as widespread as writers and artists imagined in the
1960s. However, in the 1980s civilian expeditions into space had begun. This is illustrated by United States'
decision to send several politicians into space to help them better understand the activities of NASA - America's
space agency. Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher, was scheduled to travel on the space shuttle and teach her
class from space. After she was tragically killed in a shuttle accident, NASA delayed sending civilians into
space for a long time. Because they were traveling to space for a specific purpose, these people were not really
"space tourists" but they were civilians who flew to space.
By the late 1990s space tourism for an exclusive set of people became a reality. A commercial space
company called MirCorp was having problems and it desperately needed money. The company therefore
decided to sell tickets for space flights. It was an American businessman named Dennis Tito who bought the
first ticket from MirCorp, and in April 2001 he flew to the International Space Station. Despite strong
resistance from NASA, Tito stayed at the International Space Station for seven days. After Tito's space trip,
two more fortunate people bought tickets and also visited the space station. More trips were planned but these
were cancelled or delayed after the space shuttle Columbia had an accident in 2003 while returning to Earth and
all the astronauts aboard were killed.
In 2006, space tourism resumed and Russia's space agency again sold tickets to those who wanted to
travel to space. Despite the resumption of space tourism, Russia's space agency announced in 2011 that it
would not carry space tourists again until 2013. Although many people dream of becoming a space tourist,
ticket prices are currently very expensive (around 20 to 25 million dollars US), so taking their family on
vacation to the moon may have to wait for now.
(Adapted from http://dreamreader.net )
Question 36. What would be a good title for this passage?
A. Profiles of Space Tourists B. The Economics of Space Tourism
C. The Challenger Disaster and Christa McAuliffe D. A Brief Look at Space Tourism
Question 37. In paragraph 3, the word "these" refers to ___________
A. tickets B. space station C. space tourists D. trips
Question 38. The word "scene" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________
A. stage B. argument C. shot D. trend
Question 39. According to the article, who wrote stories about people traveling to space for a vacation?
A. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin B. businessmen who had been in space
C. science fiction writers D. people who had travelled to space for a vacation
Question 40. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Christa McAuliffe was killed in a shuttle accident.
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 B. Christa was scheduled to travel on the space shuttle and teach her class from there.
C. NASA delayed sending civilians into space after the death of several politicians.
D. United States send several politicians into space to help them better understand the activities of NASA.
Question 41. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. The company MirCorp was having financial difficulties
B. Dennis Tito sold two more tickets to MirCorp
C. The company MirCorp was bought by Dennis Tito
D. Dennis Tito was the only person who traveled to space
Question 42. The word "resistance" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________
A. agreement B. opposition C. collaboration D. accusation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 43: Many of my schoolmates are invited to my birthday party last year.
A B C D
Question 44: The International Red Cross has their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
A B C D
Question 45: He was an industrial worker when he worked in the factory.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months ago. B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
C. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months. D. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months.
Question 47: “I’ll wait for you until you come,” she said to Nam.
A. She told Nam she’ll wait for you until he comes.
B. She told Nam she would wait for him until you came.
C. She told Nam she would wait for you until he came.
D. She told Nam she would wait for him until he came.
Question 48. You are not allowed to throw litter on the streets.
A. You may throw litter on the streets. B. You should throw litter on the streets.
C. You mustn’t throw litter on the streets. D. You needn’t throw litter on the streets.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Nam was not here yesterday. He couldn’t give me any advice.
A. If Nam had been here yesterday, he couln’t give me any advice.
B. If Nam had been here yesterday, he could give me some advice.
C. If Nam had been here yesterday, he could have given me some advice.
D. If Nam had been here yesterday, he could have given me any advice.
Question 50: Peter saved enough money to buy the camera. He then knew that the price had risen by ten
percent.
A. No sooner had Peter known that the price had risen by ten percent than he saved enough money to buy
the camera.
B. Not until Peter had saved enough money to buy the camera did he know that the price had risen by ten
percent.
C. Had Peter known that the price had risen by ten percent, he wouldn’t save enough money to buy the
camera.
D. Only after Peter knew that the price had risen by ten percent did he save enough money to buy the
camera.
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