SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HOÁ KÌ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN 3

TRƯỜNG THPT HẬU LỘC 4 NĂM HỌC: 2020 - 2021

MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút;

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Họ, tên thí sinh:..................................................................... Số báo danh: .............................

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 from 1 to 2.
Question 1: A. solution B. energy C. quality D. compliment
Question 2: A. secure B. angry C. polite D. complete

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 3 to 7.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's oldest
capitals, admiring iconic sites like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However,
visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the
most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and best selling books, the
most famous being the film “Notting Hill” starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought
Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing, jewellery,
souvenirs and vegetables. The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel
overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by antique dealers from throughout England. It's a
great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings that date back 300 years.
They are sold at different prices, so it's possible to find a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers
and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello
Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to savour an
Indian curry, Italian pizza or sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while
listening to street performers. These represent the lively fun of Portobello Market, offering exciting
experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from “Heritage” - Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)
Question 3: What is the passage mainly about?
A. European cuisine B. The film “Notting Hill”
C. The city of London D. Portobello Market
Question 4: According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following
EXCEPT .
A. books B. documentaries C. films D. songs
Question 5: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. buyers and sellers B. weekends C. prices D. bargains
Question 6: Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because .
A. all the antiques are sold at the same price B. all the antiques are more than 300 years old
C. they can meet all sorts of people from England D. there are a large number of antique shops there
Question 7: The word “savour” in paragraph 4 mostly means .
A. make B. prepare C. see D. enjoy

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 from 8 to 10.
Question 8: There are a number of updated entrances in the latest edition of the encyclopedia.(entries:
mục) A B C D

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Question 9: The injured is taken to te hospital after the accident.
A B C D
Question 10: The lion has long been a symbol of strength, powerful and cruelty
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges from 11 to 12.
Question 11: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
Laura: “I think Art should be a compulsory subject.”
Mitchell: “____________. Art helps develop creativity.”
A. I don't think that's a good idea B. I quite agree
C. You must be kidding D. I'm of the opposite opinion
Question 12: Linda and John are talking on the bus.
Linda : “Do you mind if I take a seat?”
John: “__________.”
A. No, do as you please B. Yes, do as you please
C. Yes, I don’t mind D. No I mind

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 from 13 to 15.
Question 13: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
B. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
C. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
D. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
Question 14: “What are you going to do after school, Anne?” Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
B. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
C. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
D. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.
Question 15: Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
A. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally might not have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally couldn’t have paid for her travel in advance.

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 16 to 20.
Why do (16) _______ people take revenge on others? Why aren’t we able to sort out our
problems without seeking to get (17)______with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we simply
are experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature. Our desire for revenge comes from the brain’s
limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals. (18)______,
when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a
solution together.
However, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and
analyse – and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (19) ____ reaction. A person who feels they
have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge. Some people
suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative
emotions. However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (20)
_____ rapidly gets out of hand.
Question 16: A. any B. some C. a lot D. much
Question 17: A. even B. equal C. similar D. fair
Question 18: A. However B. Thus C. Additionally D. Subsequently
Question 19: A. instinctive B. distinctive C. extrinsic D. inborn
Question 20: A. who B. where C. when D. which
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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 21 to 27.
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the past two
decades. The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the highest
known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility of biological
diversity. The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is important to
recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems. As the human population continues to
expand, it will negatively affect one after another of Earth’s ecosystems. In terrestrial ecosystems and in
fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem is habitat destruction. In most
situations, the result is irreversible. Now humans are beginning to destroy marine ecosystems through
other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in less than two centuries, by
significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably redirected the course of
evolution.
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth’s history when mass extinctions have occurred. The
extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical event, either climatic or cosmic. There have also
been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme
conclusion. Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and it
was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out.
However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is altering
the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment. In fact, there is wide agreement that
it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves, that will lead to
biological devastation. Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical and chemical changes
have occurred on Earth, but life needs time to adapt-time for migration and genetic adaptation within
existing species and time for the proliferation of new genetic material and new species that may be able to
survive in new environments.
Question 21: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The time required for species to adapt to new environments
B. The variety of species found in tropical rainforests
C. The impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems
D. The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
Question 22: The word "jolting" in paragraph 1 mostly means .
A. illuminating B. shocking C. appealing D. disgusting
Question 23: The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. humans B. species C. centuries D. activities
Question 24: What can be inferred from the extinction of the dinosaurs in paragraph 2?
A. Actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species' extinction.
B. The cause of the dinosaurs' extinction is unknown.
C. Not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity.
D. Earth's climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs' extinction.
Question 25: The word "magnitude" in paragraph 3 mostly means .
A. extent B. greed C. concern D. ignorance
Question 26: According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from change caused by
humans in that changes caused by humans ___________.
A. are less devastating to most species B. affect fewer ecosystems
C. are occurring at a much faster rate D. are reversible
Question 27: Which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree with?
A. The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
B. Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
C. Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
D. Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.

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 from 28 to 29.
Question 28: A. mouth B. mouse C. bought D. house
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Question 29: A. visits B. believes C. depends D. destroys

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following questions from 30 to 31.
Question 30: The USA is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
A. identified B. varied C. alike D. similar
Question 31: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. doubted B. promised C. considered D. refused

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that best combines each pair or sentences in
the following questions from 32 to 33.
Question 32: They finished one project. They started working on the next.
A. Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next.
B. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next.
C. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next.
D. Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one.
Question 33: The taxi driver ignored the stop sign. Then, he crashed his vehicle.
A. If the taxi driver ignored the stop sign, he crashed his vehicle.
B. Unless the taxi driver paid attention to the stop sign, he would have crashed his vehicle
C. The taxi driver would not have crashed his vehicle if he had taken notice of the stop sign.
D. The taxi driver didn’t ignore the stop sign, or he would not have crashed his vehicle.

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 from 34 to 35.
Question 34: You’re 25 years old, but you still haven’t cut the apron strings.(ăn bám)
A. become independent B. started doing well C. relied on others D. bought a new house
Question 35: The hotel was incredible with breathtaking view and excellent cuisine.
A. untouched B. unspoilt C. unimpressive D. unadorned

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 36 to 50.
Question 36: The parents realized that the young teacher was _______ great efforts to help their poor
kids.
A. making B. getting C. doing D. having
Question 37: It is said the Robin Hood robbed_______ rich and gave the money to_______ poor.
A. a/ the B. a/ a C. the/ the D. the/ a
Question 38: Tom invited us to come to his party________?
A. didn't he B. wasn't he C. couldn't he D. hadn't he
Question 39: Sometimes she does not agree________her husband about child rearing but they soon find
the solutions.
A. of B. for C. on D. with
Question 40: New York is not the capital of the USA, ______ it is the home of the United Nations.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Otherwise D. Although
Question 41: John cannot make a to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and
a car.
A. decide B. decisively C. decisive D. decision
Question 42: More tourists would come to this country if it_______a better climate.
A. has B. had had C. had D. would have
Question 43: Children shouldn’t be allowed _______time playing computer games.
A. waste B. to waste C. wasting D. to wasting
Question 44: We have just visited disadvantaged children in an orphanage in Bac Ninh
Province.
A. to locate B. locating C. locates D. located
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Question 45: When I came to visit her last night, she______ a bath.
A. has B. is having C. had D. was having
Question 46: The high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the
government.
A. marginally B. excessively C. redundantly D. intensively
Question 47: I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep _____.
A. falling off B. falling out C. falling back D. falling over
Question 48: The mother__________her little son. She gives him whatever he wants.
A. ruins B. harms C. damages D. spoils
Question 49: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my_________.
A. piece of cake B. cup of tea C. biscuit D. sweets and candy
Question 50: By the time he arrived,______________
A. the other student have already left B. the other student already left.
C. the other student had already left D. the other student already leave

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